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There's been plenty of buzz about a couple of today's new releases (anyone noticed the abundance of commercials for diamonds lately? It ain't just the holiday season), but you might be able to pick out a few gems from the list. Depending on what you consider a "gem," of course. Us, well, we're just happy when someone else buys our movie ticket and a drink (or several) afterwards so we can go home and pass out on our couch while watching reruns of "CSI." To each his/her own.
*Apocalypto
Love him or hate him, Mel Gibson’s still richer than you.
*Blood Diamond
See it for the glorious Djimon Hounsou, but give a round of applause for Leo DiCaprio, who has transitioned from teen idol, to Hollywood recluse, to serial supermodel-dater, to fine (and fine-lookin’) adult actor. Bravo, Leo. Bravo.
*The Holiday
Hey, Jude: You know your career is on the decline when Jack Black is more appealing as a romantic leading man than you. Seriously, is anyone else totally in lurve with JB in the previews for this film? Because we are.
The Architect
From Austin360: “A resident of a crime-ridden housing project seeks out the property's original designer in the hope that he will help her get it torn down.” But where will all the crime go? Did you ever think about that, Anthony LaPaglia?
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus
To learn more about the real Diane Arbus, go here. To see a fictionalized “interpretation” of Diane Arbus as played by pretty, pretty Nicole Kidman, see this film.
Unaccompanied Minors
Unless you want to spend some time with unaccompanied minors (not like that, Michael Jackson), avoid this one. Flicks like this are what Netflix and too much vodka are for. Also, Wilmer Valderramanran needs to disappear from public view, like fast.
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Too bad Leo's South African accent completely blows! Half the audience I sat with during a preview of Blood Diamond groaned at how utterly unbelievable it was.
Honestly, though: How many of those people have ever heard a real South African accent?
I know I haven't, so I can't really weigh in.
"I know south africans. i've lived with south africans. south africans are friends of mine. mr dicaprio, you're no south african."
His accent blows. But, somehow i feel i'm being duped. Were you just being clever in order to defend one of your myriad crushes, bre? damn! foiled again.
Speaking from personal experience, the South African accent is more Dutch than British. Leo's character, as they explain in the movie, was from Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)and moved as a small boy to SA. His attempt at an accent could have been a mixture, and one of a less-refined citizen (as you can tell when he spells his name over the phone). His accent was consistent as part of his character, and that's what matters in the scheme of the film. Please folks, let's not nitpick Leo's accent for the sake of a truly wonderful film with a "well-spoken" message.
Reed to the rescue!
you go, lady.
See? Don't be haters.
I'll never let go, Jack! I'll never let go.