Weekly Movie Recs: Marky Mark and the investigation bunch
Weekly Movie Recs: Marky Mark and the investigation bunch
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Hello! Welcome to the FREE Monday newsletter where I give you my unsolicited movie recommendations! It’s a short one this week – I have no hot takes, and Mark Ruffalo is INVESTIGATING. Enjoy!
Zodiac
There are so many great performances in Zodiac, a movie that elicits many a “oh look, that guy!” But Mark Ruffalo is on another level. No one working in Hollywood today is better at playing a cop than this guy. Zodiac, In the Cut, Collateral – hell, even Now You See Me! He brings a natural edge to that particular role that so many actors can’t access, but each outing is so detailed and nuanced.
I haven’t watched Spotlight yet this week, but as soon as I finished watching Zodiac last night I had the urge to immediately turn it on – not just because of Mark Ruffalo, but a lot because of Mark Ruffalo. Every time I watch this movie, I flip on who I think should have taken home an acting Oscar. Last time, it was Rachel McAdams. Maybe it’ll be Ruff’s turn this time around!
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Glad to see you're giving Mark Ruffalo his due. You might laugh at this, but I think one of his best portrayals was Bruce Banner (The Hulk) in the first Avengers movie. During the epic battle scene, when Captain America says to him: "Dr. Banner, isn't it time for you to get angry?" He looks back over his shoulder with a smile that expresses both sadness and acceptance, and replies: "That's my secret - I'm always angry." It's a powerful moment that underscores the tragic nature and burden of being a superhero, and he pulls it off.
I understand that there is an upcoming new Oscar category for Best Ensemble. Would be a perfect retroactive award for Spotlight.