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TV: Michael

Al igual que en “Los años maravillosos” (The Wonder Years, 1988-1993) o “Everybody Hates Chris” (2005-2009), “Oliver Beene” (dos temporadas entre 2003 y 2004) retrata una época específica de la historia estadounidense (los sesenta) mediante el humor, cierta ternura y la voz en off del protagonista, ya adulto, narrando la historia (David Cross; en la versión infantil es interpretado por Grant Rosenmeyer). Hijo del Dr. Jerry (dentista, en la piel de Grant Shaud) y la ama de casa Charlotte Beene (Wendy Makkena) y hermano menor del muy molesto Ted (Andrew Lawrence), Oliver es un chico común y corriente que, junto con los habituales desquicios de una familia ordinaria, padece infortunados y embarazosos accidentes cada vez que aparece Bonnie (Amanda Michalka), la chica de la que está enamorado.

Afortunadamente, Oliver cuenta con dos amigos muy cercanos para ayudarle en el diario desatino de su existencia: Joyce (Daveigh Chase, más cerca de la Lilo de “Lilo & Stitch” que de la terrible Samantha Morgan de “La llamada”) y Michael (Taylor Emerson).

Ya desde su primera aparición, en el segundo episodio, se da por supuesto que el futuro de Michael sería con pareja masculina y bebé adoptado incluidos. En esa historia que introduce a su personaje, los padres de Ted y Oliver dejan a los chicos en casa para asistir a una cena y la noche sin adultos se vuelve caótica cuando aparece Harvey (A.J. Trauth, de la serie “Mano a mano”, o “Even Stevens”), amigo de Ted vetado de la casa de los Beene por sus desquiciantes bromas. Herido en su confianza por lo que considera una traición a la idea de pasar una noche de hermanos, Oliver invita a su mejor amigo, que resulta ser ese muchacho raro y afeminado, y que devendría en un personaje frecuente: con exepción del inicial, Michael aparece en todos los episodios subsiguientes.

Michael es el arquetipo del varón gay: modales delicados, afección por el showbusiness (admira a Rock Hudson, galán de la época que en 1985 manifestó su homosexualidad, obligado por el avance del VIH que padeció) y  gran interés por la moda. En un episodio mostró repulsión por las imagenes femeninas de una revista pornográfica y, cuando su padre tuvo conocimiento de su acceso a ella, tras preguntarle si le había gustado, éste contestó afirmativamente, recibiendo un abrazo instantáneo y ferviente, señal de que el hombre ya tenía sus sospechas sobre la sexualidad de Michael. Teniendo en cuenta que la historia transcurre en 1962 (y que faltaban once más para que le homosexualidad saliera de la lista de trastornos mentales de la American Psychological Association), podemos dar por sentado que su adolescencia, además viviendo en una familia con fuerte raigambre religiosa, no debe haber sido nada sencilla.

Michael es un personaje simpático, pero secundario, que gozó del honor televisivo de aparecer en los créditos principales en la segunda temporada de la serie producida por Steve Levitan, creador de hitos de la comedia como “Frasier” o ”Modern Family”. 

[jamieroxxartist]

Happy Birthday. Today, July 24, 1990 – #DaveighChase, American actress was born.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daveigh_Chase)

[terribletriplefeatures]

And now the opposite: three horror movies with killer payoffs! More explanation here: https://youtu.be/nuw5Fql7FyQ #terribletriplefeatures #texaschainsawmassacre #thering #dragmetohell #gunnarhansen #leatherface #samara #daveighchase #naomiwatts #martinhenderson #goreverbinski #tobehooper #samraimi #alisonlohman #justinlong #dileeprao #lamia #evildead #horror #scary #gore #70s #october #halloween (at Baltimore, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVNsCHFgiAL/?utm_medium=tumblr

[doomonfilm]

Screenings : Donnie Darko (2001) [Theatrical Cut]

I remember one night, after band practice or a show, me and my usual group of film-loving friends sat down to hang out, and someone suggested that we watch Donnie Darko, the film they’d just rented.  Assuming it was some weird, silly teenage superhero movie, we threw it on.  About 2 hours later, we were all forever changed.  I thought that, due to it’s limited initial run and its cult status on DVD, I’d never get the chance to see Donnie Darko on the big screen, but when it comes to Alamo Drafthouse screenings, anything is possible.

Teenager Donnie Darko (Jake Gyllenhaal), a young man with a history of anxiety and issues, is awakened by a mysterious voice one night.  Upon following the voice, he meets Frank (James Duval), a mysterious man in a disturbing rabbit outfit and mask who tells Donnie that the world will end soon... in 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes and 12 seconds, to be exact.  Donnie immediately blacks out, and is woken up on a local golf course.  Upon returning home, Donnie is shocked to discover that a jet engine of unknown origin, according to his sister Elizabeth (Maggie Gyllenhall), crashed through the Darko roof, directly where Donnie would have been sleeping.  As Donnie attempts to move forward with this information, his visions become more vivid and disturbing, leading to a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia by therapist Dr. Thurman (Katharine Ross).  As Donnie’s visions of Frank increase, he is given information that seemingly connects to his real life, including a discussion with Dr. Kenneth Monnitoff (Noah Wyle) about time travel and predetermination that almost crosses lines, a friendship with schoolmate Gretchen Ross (Jena Malone) that buds into a relationship, and encounters with motivational speaker Jim Cunningham (Patrick Swayze) that lead to news nobody could possibly prepare for.  As the countdown that Donnie was given approaches its end, the frequency, urgency and importance of events that take place pull Donnie and everyone around him into a paradoxical climax of circumstances and happenings that skew existence beyond normal understanding.

As mentioned in the opening, Donnie Darko holds court with films like Requiem for a Dream (or mother!, for that matter), Dancer in the Dark, and a handful of others as wholly immersive film experiences of the 2000s.  It is extremely hard to view Donnie Darko without some period of deep reflection or realization, sometimes one that lasts for days.  Despite having such a complex narrative, the outer framework of the film is completely engaging and accessible.  The 1980s period touches provided are subtle, but authentic, on both a visual and a soundtrack level.  Within that combination of complex narrative and period look are tons of easter eggs for viewers to find, some that will only be recognized or make sense upon repeat viewings, and many that you may not spot until providing time between viewings.

The circular nature of the narrative is extremely interesting... the combination of time travel and a countdown to the supposed ‘end of the world’ puts me in the mind of someone stuck in a time loop that resembles a prison, with certain actions having to take place in order to fulfill their role in the loop (the ‘traveling within God’s channel’ that Donnie speaks of).  With that in mind, the logical dilemma that is presented in the film’s closing moments is that much harder to piece together, as the characters now regret/reflect on a past that is technically an alternate version of their future.  You’re very much left to feel like Samantha trying to piece together where the jet engine came from, or who Donnie was talking to when she walked by the bathroom.  That deep path is also paralleled with the equally complex narratives of a love story between Donnie and Gretchen, and a coming of age story for the troubled Donnie as he goes through his own skewed version of the hero’s journey.

On a technical level, this film stands up to the immense writing and acting talent.  There are plenty of traditional camera set-ups, but for a few scenes, some expressive camerawork is employed : long tracking shots, speed ramps and rigs that raise or rotate the camera are all used to punctuate key moments.  Most of the special effects are subtle enough to feel real and blend into the world, with my only objection being the slightly cartoonish nature of Donnie’s chest spear morphing into a finger and beckoning him to follow.  The soundtrack on both the theatrical version and the Director’s cut fit quite well, a strange anomaly considering that drastically different song choices are made in a few scenes, and both choices tend to work well across the board.  As mentioned before, the film is set in the 1980s, and the pop culture references integrated into the film work quite well.  

The cast is deep, and the chemistry runs strong across the board between characters.  This was my true introduction to Jake Gyllenhaal, and his performance made me a fan for life (as well as putting Maggie on my radar, with her brief but charming appearance).  Mary McDonnell and her strain in trying to present a perfect household balances well against Holmes Osborne and his laissez faire attitude.  Katharine Ross brings genuine concern with her role, and plays with fire once or twice via hypnosis.  James Duval gives a hauntingly still performance as Frank, making his human reveal that much more heartbreaking.  Jena Malone is stellar as usual, with that trademark smirk she carries around like she knows secrets we have no clue of.  Drew Barrymore and Noah Wyle turn in memorable performances as beacons of hope in a bleak situation.  Patrick Swayze provides a character with a tremendous fall from grace, giving us the stuff we love with a depth that crushes in one of his final performances.  This cast, in all honesty, is DEEP, but performances by Beth Grant, Jolene Purdy, Patience Cleveland, Alex Greenwald, Seth Rogen and more keep this world rich and engaging. 

Truth be told, Donnie Darko is one of the best films to come out in my lifetime.  It’s one of those gifts that keeps on giving... creates more questions than answers... and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

[justmeshane1]

The Ring #thering #horror #samaramorgan #ringu #theringmovie #samara #naomiwatts #halloween #horrormovies #sadako #horrormovie #daveighchase #daviddorfman #sadakoyamamura #movie #like #theconjuring #goreverbinski #ehrenkruger #martinhenderson #thegrudge #kojisuzuki #ring #scary #elaro #hanszimmer #creepy #ambertamblyn #briancox #horrorfan (at Adelaide Botanic Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfbYHv4r828/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sethmarchantartxdesign]

31 for 31 2021 Day 4 Movie: The Ring(2002) I am sure that more than one of you is wondering how I managed to go almost 20 years without watching The Ring. The answer to that question is a bit loaded, but I will do my best to paraphrase it by saying that the reason is mostly to do with the attitude that most modern horror movies are garbage(I don’t believe that anymore). I liked this movie just fine. It’s premise is pretty stupid(also contributed to my apprehensions about the movie) and Even stupider still since VHS tapes are all but extinct. Despite its short comings, I actually rather liked the movie. I thought David Dorfman (the creepy little kid) was excellent. Naomi Watts also showed out with a good performance, even if her mouth is always open. Honestly though, Samara Morgan is a creepy ass supernatural force. The part where Aiden (Dorfman) looks at his mom (Watts) and basically says wait, you weren’t supposed to help her, She’s one evil sack of assholes! She’s not gonna stop! Was probably my favorite part. I can sympathize with doing the wrong things for the right reasons because you don’t have all the facts. I can also understand the need to protect your child. So teach the boy to make a copy of a VHS, it’s an absolutely useless skill in 2021 and for gods sake’s don’t just stand there with your mouth open!🤦🏻‍♂️ #samaramorgan #martinhenderson #daviddorfman #briancox #naomiwatts #daveighchase #thering #31for31 #daytonartist #daytonohioartist #ohioartist #sethmarchantartwork #digitalmanipulation #digitalart #creepyart #horrormovies #horrorfan #artistsoninstagram #horrordrawing #horrorfanatic #illustration #macabreart #darkart #horrorlife #creepy #drawing #horrorartwork #horror #creepyartwork https://www.instagram.com/p/CUsltBsrvkb/?utm_medium=tumblr

[l1ve2r1se]

After watching “Spirited Away” for the first time...... #film #filmreview #filmreviews #moviereview #moviereviews #filmcritic #cinema #cinemabuff #moviereviewer #2020 #2001 #studioghibli #toho #spiritedaway #spiritedawayreview #spiritedaway2001 #spiritedawaymovie #HayaoMiyazaki #kirkwise #daveighchase #rumihiiragi #jasonmarsden #miyuirino #suzannepleshette #marinatsuki #tarastrong #johnratzenberger #michaelchiklis #alionakamura #bobbergen https://www.instagram.com/p/CFqJpfml3n4/?igshid=1pg1bca1lmb68

[passion-of-arts]

#Die5BESTENamDONNERSTAG Ich merke eben, ich bin mit dem ganzen Horrorgedöns nicht so bewandert und es gibt auch vieles, was @goranaguiboud damals schon gefragt hatte. Ich hoffe diese Frage kam noch nicht, zumindest erinnerte ich mich an Monster, aber nicht an Kreaturen allgemein. War für mich eine harte Nuss, vor allem, weil mir ja die meisten Figuren gar keine Angst einjagen. Vielleicht schüttelst du lockerer 5 schaurige Kreaturen aus Horrorfilmen aus dem Ärmel. Meine Liste ist im LINK IN DER BIO! Hashtagflut ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ #AliciaVelaBailey #Bloggerin #ChristopherWalken #CrimsonPeak #DaveighChase #Diana #Die5SCHAURIGSTENFigurenausHorrorfilmen #ERGOTHek #Figuren #Filmbloggerin #Filme #GaryOldman #GinaDieuArmstark #GoranaGuiboud #gruselig #Herbst #Horror #Horrorfilme #Horroroctober #Horroroktober #JavierBotet #Kino #Laura #LightsOut #MasonVerger #Movies #October #Oktober #PassionofArts #Ring #Samara #SamaraMorgan #schaurig #Serien #SleepyHollow #TheRing Foto ©Warner Bros. Pictures Germany https://www.instagram.com/p/B3tT9ifodDo/?igshid=18nbhhqrt8dc6

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Night. #Repost @scaryflix with @get_repost ・・・ #TheRing—Samara Comes To You 🤯👻📺 Cast: #MartinHenderson #DaveighChase | Director: #GoreVerbinski | #RunBitchRun #Tragic #NoSleep #Scaryflix https://www.instagram.com/p/B9_GlKMJJ2_/?igshid=1r4d6pn4nqbrh

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Week 6 Challenge: Horror Movies The Ring by  @bobgar_ornelas #ArtistsBlock #Blockheads #BuyOrnelasArt #art #comicbooks #comics #illustration #ink #artist #drawing #artistsoninstagram #artistsontwitter #TheRing #horrormovies #samara #daveighchase https://www.instagram.com/p/BpYWc8ahdA9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gyry6y9c3zl9

[spacerangerprince]

In 2002, the unlikely duo of a Hawaiian girl and an alien experiment taught us all about the power of ohana, the bond of family. (06/21/18) #timehop #abethedino #experiment626 #stitch #chrissanders #lilopelekai #daveighchase #buenavistapictures #deandeblois #waltdisneypictures #liloandstitch #42nddisneyanimatedfeaturefilm #summer2002 (Fun Fact: I once owned and watched this film when I was 11 years old) (at Toronto, Ontario)

[tifahloveshorror-blog]

Day 31 of #mayhem2018challenge and my pick for They Always Come Back In The End goes to #samara in #thering. #goreverbinski #naomiwatts #daveighchase #ambertamblyn #pauleyperrette #briancox #ringu #hideonakata #horror #horrorflicks #horrorqueen #horrornerd #horrorstories #instahorror #horrormovies #horrorgram #horroraddict #horrorjunkie

[bob-draws-stuff]

Day 18 - Samara. For the longest time (until the recent remake of “It”), I frequently would say that the American version of “The Ring” was the last good horror film. Not it’s insipid sequels. The first one. Cuz after that, we got all the jump scare, found footage crap. Sure the “premise” of ‘The Ring’ is… weak. But hey, suspend your disbelief and the rest of the film is a good scary ride. The scene at the end still gives me chills.

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[willfilm13]

Many things can be doubted in life. A commitment to Sparkle Motion isn't one of them. #DonnieDarko #RichardKelly #JakeGyllenhaal #JenaMalone #MaryMcDonell #DrewBarrymore #NoahWylie #PatrickSwayze #KatharineRoss #HolmesOsborne #BethGrant #MaggieGyllenhaal #DaveighChase #JamesDuval #Cinema #Cinephile #CultClassic #SciFi #Rerelease #VistaTheatre #FranktheRabbit (at Vista Theatre (Los Angeles))

[jamieroxx]

a Custom #Commissioned #Painting I painted a few years ago: ‘#SamaraShowsUp on Day 7 (#theRing, 2002, #DaveighChase)’ 2010 acrylic & oil blend on canvas 20"x16" by @ArtistJamieRoxx #JamieRoxx (www.JamieRoxx.us) I'm Always Taking Commissions