The guy who played the CDO manager was also very good.
Film The Big Short
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The guy who played the CDO manager was also very good.
so many great scenes.But the one where Gosling makes that pitch is my favorite. Also the call between Gosling and Jeremy strong which Gosling ends with 'you get the sundae Vinnie"
I loved Margin Call, wonderfully dark. Quality cast.
I may watch both tonight. It’s tough stomaching Kevin Spacey, but he is at his typical high level in there.
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I hate that I think Spacey is excellent in Margin Call. It’s well worth a watch.
Aside from the others mentioned (and I also generally hate Affleck) but Company Men is good watch too.
I may watch both tonight. It’s tough stomaching Kevin Spacey, but he is at his typical high level in there.
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I hate that I think Spacey is excellent in Margin Call. It’s well worth a watch.
Aside from the others mentioned (and I also generally hate Affleck) but Company Men is good watch too.
I hate that I think Spacey is excellent in Margin Call. It’s well worth a watch.
Aside from the others mentioned (and I also generally hate Affleck) but Company Men is good watch too.
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I’ve never seen this. Thanks for the memory jog.
The Big Short is a great movie. Fun fact - I've met Dr Michael Burry. Christian Bale absolutely nails him
Another memorable line from the Ryan Gosling character from a later scene with Steve Carrell: "I mean seriously, I feel like I'm financially inside you or something.... I'm jacked, jacked to the tits!" Sounds perverted out of context, but the delivery makes it work.
But the one where Gosling makes that pitch is my favorite. Also the call between Gosling and Jeremy strong which Gosling ends with 'you get the sundae Vinnie"
I quite liked it, although I did choose this shit for a job so take it with a grain of salt. I find Michael Lewis' writing excellent in general though.
@Cheimoon , as far as Margin Call being socially conscious I'd probably have to go with 'not exactly'. It's about the type of personalities you'd find at some of the banks, and some of the dilemmas they faced when shit hit the fan in 2008. Saying it like that sounds like it's a documentary when it's not that at all, a lot of people found it a compelling narrative and you don't at all need to understand the technical side of things... the movie isn't trying to teach you or counting on you learning. It's just people going through a particular corporatey stressful situation. Very well acted, Jeremy Irons' character a particular standout for me.
Thanks. I'll watch it anyway cause I like that sort of thing, but without the critical angle, I think my partner will probably want to give it a miss. ('Just a bunch of guys talking.')
Haha, it certainly is just a bunch of guys talking. Only supporting actress of any relevance is Demi Moore and I don't think she really has any lines outside of 2 scenes.
Good movie, really liked it.
I'm looking forward to the GME/AMC movie next year
I'm looking forward to the GME/AMC movie next year
That scene is so perfect with Sweet Child O' Mine fading in. The CDO manager actor really managed in just minutes of screen time to make everyone hate the character.The guy who played the CDO manager was also very good.
Ever seen Glengarry Glen Ross?
"Let's talk about something important..."
Favorite movie of all time.
Yep, one of my favorites.
Although it's barely a movie, rather like an elaborately staged play. But I don't like the theatre and I love GGR. Usual Suspects too, if that's not too much of a jump. All Kevin Spacey I guess.That what it is, an adaptation from a 1980s David Mamet play.Yep, one of my favorites.
I think that’s what makes it so brilliant. No action, no sex, no fantasy, just impeccable acting from perhaps the best ensemble cast ever seen in a stand-alone movie.
Amazing how Spacey didn’t even warrant a credit in the trailer. That’s how stacked the cast was.I know!
One reason the movie tanked in cinemas.
This may have been his first major role though. Or at least, nothing stands out among his few earlier films. He was probably by far the rookie in that cast.
He was B list then, had some traction, certainly not as vertical as the career path he would be on in four years’ time
I'm not a fan of GGR as it is too much shouting and overacting, and too much of a stage play. A shame as they could have adapted it to be a proper film.Yep, one of my favorites.
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That's all true, I have to admit. Lemon is best in it probably, he does least of the shouting Still, I really enjoy it. Sorry.
It would have lost its charm if it strayed too far from the stage play motif.
That kinda was the whole point.
That kinda was the whole point.
I'll have to check the Red Cafe rule book but I'm almost certain that people don't have to agree with me. Except about the pointless annoyance that are scatter cushions. Niall said I can permaban anyone who disagrees with me on that specific point*That's all true, I have to admit. Lemon is best in it probably, he does least of the shouting Still, I really enjoy it. Sorry.
*possible an utter lie
Yes it’s a good one, doesn’t even read that dated considering how old it is now.
I just finished The Fifth Risk, compelling just how incompetent very major departments had no idea what to do when Trump got in.
He’s got a book about the pandemic out soon, I suspect that will be great too.
I'd better not look up what that is then; lie or not, couldn't risk it.
Good movie. But more importantly, it's a cultural touchstone.
It's one of those films that you need to watch or risk being lost in certain conversations.
It's one of those films that you need to watch or risk being lost in certain conversations.
Gosling and Bale are very underrated comedic actors.
I love The Big Short, and Moneyball. Michael Lewis is a phenomenal researcher, and both books are adapted really well into films. I think the common theme in both that appeals to me is the David and Goliath idea, little guys getting one over the big guys.
Agree about the Gosling pitch as the best scene in TBS.
I love the trading Rincon scene in Moneyball.
Agree about the Gosling pitch as the best scene in TBS.
I love the trading Rincon scene in Moneyball.
Ok just watched it.
I honestly might watch it again over the weekend. I’ve no idea why I’ve not watched it before. I loved it.
It was presented so well too, with the 4th wall breaks and the introduction of famous people to explain things so they’re less boring - perfectly done to be amusing but not stupid.
Great performances from the whole cast too.
I honestly might watch it again over the weekend. I’ve no idea why I’ve not watched it before. I loved it.
It was presented so well too, with the 4th wall breaks and the introduction of famous people to explain things so they’re less boring - perfectly done to be amusing but not stupid.
Great performances from the whole cast too.
Just going to gloss right over all the spread sheets. That’s fine.
Watch it again, I watch either this or Moneyball whenever I’m scrolling Netflix for a film and can’t decide.
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I preferred Margin Call over this one, actually it's one of my favourite movies. Compared to the big short, it's much less obvious and loud about its message (but it's clear enough - still too obvious in my opinion).
Me too! Also Spotlight and The Founder. Love a dramatisation.
I’ve not watched them actually, might have to check them out in that case!
Spotlight is brilliant. Highly infuriating, though.
The Founder is definitely on amazon prime, I think it just came on netflix. Its about the evolution of McDonald's. Think you'll love it if you like TBS.
The Founder is great.
Really feel bad about the original founders of McDonalds. They got shafted so fecking bad
It was a little light on spreadsheets actually, that was my one grumble.
Moneyball is on the list too.
It’s a great movie. I think you’ll appreciate it more if you know about the topic and the crisis, but they do a good job of explaining to the layman. Very good cast and its done in a fun way. Definitely worth a watch!