Brad and Angelina Have Inquisitive Kids

I agree with you PT. It’s T.G.I.F guys happy weekend to all.

btw sorry fans. at first i should have said hi. waving to all fans,but it was very hard to see these comments which obviously lack any kind of information and not subject them. hope you will have a great weekend. wasn’t here for afew days,i was busy celebrating my birthday with family and friends,the birthday that was totally forgotten by me. hahahaha

will be here later.maybe there will be picture of Angie in Afghanestan later.

Maddox wants to be the baby again? the article is a joke!

http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/movie/18257401/review/23880274/changeling

alk about creative mojo. In the past five years, Clint Eastwood has delivered an unbroken string of triumphs: Mystic River, Million Dollar Baby, Flags of Our Fathers, Letters From Iwo Jima. Eastwood’s eye for shaping story and character has grown keener over the years (he’s 78). The proof of his sure touch and emotional acuity as a director is on powerful display in Changeling, a riveting true crime story set in Los Angeles in 1928, around the time Eastwood was born.

Angelina Jolie is a force of nature in lipstick and a cloche hat as Christine Collins, a single mother whose nine-year-old son, Walter, goes missing while she’s at work supervising a telephone switchboard, a job she does on roller skates. The LAPD, riddled with corruption, offers little help. And then, five months later, Capt. J.J. Jones (Jeffrey Donovan, slime with a badge) produces the boy at a train station, the perfect photo op. Only it’s not so perfect. Christine knows instantly that the boy isn’t her son. The cops call her neurotic and worse, despite support from radio evangelist Gustav Briegleb (John Malkovich excels in a rare portrait of faith minus the clichéd fanaticism).

The police eventually throw Christine into a mental institution, where a deeper level of police depravity is uncovered (a big shout-out here to the superb Amy Ryan as an inmate with secrets). Add to that a serial killer (Jason Butler Harner), who may count Walter as one of his victims. There are times when Changeling seems like science fiction. (Hell, screenwriter J. Michael Straczynski created TV’s Babylon 5.) But the incredible story is a matter of public record, and Straczynski tells it with artful finesse. Christine’s battle for her rights and, by extension, the rights of all women becomes a personal crusade. Though Changeling recalls Chinatown and L.A. Confidential in its indictment of a system decaying from the inside, it’s the human drama that pulls us in, to the haunting strains of Eastwood’s resonant score.
Jolie is inspired casting. She plays the role like a gathering storm, moving from terror to a fierce resolve. And Eastwood, at the peak of his artful powers, tightens the screws of suspense without ever forgetting where the heart of his film lies. Lesser hands might let the story sink into teary sentiment. Not Eastwood and Jolie. In saluting the warrior in Christine, star and director have made a mesmerizing film that burns in the memory

FYI
I think the writer was talking about the first stressful days of having a baby and taking care of it. NO PPD was mentioned, oh tabloid reader. Okay enough fun. Peace to ya.

Is this a legit new thread? Or are we at the last one? Angelina was in Afghanistan? wow! I do think marriage is on the howison becasue I’ve seen smaller wedding/bridal magazine talking about her “upcoming” nuptuals like it was a done deal! LOL!!!!

At 78 years of age, how does Clint Eastwood’s newest directorial effort stack up?

Rated R for some violent and disturbing content, and language.

Clint Eastwood has turned into one of those filmmakers whose efforts almost instantly receive Oscar buzz before any clip is even shown to anyone. Just the cast and the plot are sufficient enough for someone to start the hype. It is exceedingly difficult to predict what type of story and style Eastwood will bestow, but rest assured even his most flawed work is packed with passion. His 28th film, Changeling will prove to be another riveting piece of brilliance in a diverse oeuvre that has intrigued the moviegoing world for quite some time.

The year is 1928, and the place is Los Angeles, where single mother Christine Collins (Angelina Jolie) works as supervisor at a phone operations center. She drops her son off at school, and continues with her day. One weekend in March, a plan for a day at the movies is cancelled when her job requests that she come in. Young Walter Collins is left home alone with neighbors periodically checking in. Christine returns later to discover that Walter has disappeared. She searches herself, but calls the police for aid. They inform her that they will not look for any missing child for at least 24 hours. That time elapses, and a nationwide manhunt follows. 5 months later, the LAPD finds Walter and reunites him with Christine. The expression on this shocked mother’s face in instantaneous. This boy is not her Walter. Her questioning of this boy’s identity unveils a myriad of corruption, lies, and greed in the city of Angels.

One little facet I observed, that I am certain others will miss is the text at the very beginning displaying “A True Story.” It did not say “Based on a True Story” or the worse “Inspired by a True Story.” It stated that this IS a true story, and while I have always attested that movies are not meat to be documentaries, the purpose of the cast and crew was accuracy above all else. Since this is stranger-than-fiction, I thought this detail important. While briefly the melodrama overwhelms the proceedings, Changeling is saturated with tension, three-dimensional characters, and masterful pacing. The editing and timing is the key to the films luster. Every moment is placed and delivered with such a cautious, but swift construction.

No matter how many babies she adopts or gives birth to, and no matter how many times a day she and Brad are photographed, the role of Christine Collins cements that Angelina Jolie’s fame and popularity are enormous due to her talent. In Wanted, Ms. Jolie showed that she still knows how to have fun, but the actress has been turning in some truly amazing performances during the past few years with the likes of A Mighty Heart, Beowulf, and The Good Shepherd. This is another glorious example of her limitless abilities. Channeling the superb female turns of the 1930’s, Jolie is literally stunning as a woman whose fortitude and defenselessness can be exposed simultaneously. Jolie transcends a mere one-dimensional centerpiece because Christine is a mother. Despite roller skating around the phone company addressing issues, Walter was her life, and that is a perspective we all need to connect with to understand Jolie’s portrayal. How could she not devote her existence to finding the truth?

Gustav Briegleb is a radio minister, played by John Malkovich, who has made it is his goal to expose police corruption to the citizens. He takes an interest in Christine Collins and challenges the authorities when the situation escalates. Few actors are as resolute and firm as John Malkovich. It is so pleasing to see him showcasing his skills in films that accentuate them properly. Malkovich unleashes his lines with such veracity and with explosive energy that viewers can’t help but understand how any enemy of his would drop to their knees.

The amount of excellently genuine supporting roles is exactly what Jolie and Eastwood needed to convey that Changeling is more than just a mediocre thriller with a magnificent lead. Burn Notice’s Jeffrey Donovan, a man who has not advanced successfully from television, has finally surpassed that stage of his career. As Captain J.J. Jones, he personifies the seedy and dishonest image of a police officer who is a professional at manipulation. His lines will evoke the loudest reactions from the audience. He instructs Christine to take the returned child on a “trial basis” and further enlightens her that his department has the finest child identification experts to support them. Amy Ryan has a short, but sweet part as prostitute Carol Dexter in the mental hospital, Colm Feore (24) is terrific as Chief James E. Davis, and Michael Kelly (Generation Kill) is fantastic as Detective Lester Ybarra.

There are two roles in Changeling that deserve to praised, but are to difficult to fully do so because it involves slight spoilers. I will tread lightly. Jason Butler Harner is spectacular as Gordon Northcutt, and soap opera kid Eddie Alderson is outstanding as Sandford Clark, the boy who lives with him. Fleshing out these two characters must have been a daunting task, but these newcomers offer more than anyone could have hoped for. My hat is off to whoever helped hone their acting.

Changeling is gracefully laced with hints of the corruption and mood from Chinatown, but is primarily comparable to Orson Welles’ Touch of Evil. That was an ambitious picture met with a mixed reception, but over time, became a classic. That could very well be the destiny of Eastwood’s latest period epic, but only time will tell. Dirty Harry collects his usual team for the appropriate effect. Tom Stern’s cinematography is beautiful and adequately morose depending on the scene. He captures the best angle, light, and shadows every single frame. Deborah Hopper’s costume design is elegant, the set decoration of Gary Fettis is faithful, the art direction of Patrick M. Sullivan Jr. is lovely, and the production design of James Murakami is striking. Do not forget the exceptional score from Eastwood himself either, which swells at all the essential moments, but does not drown viewers with sentiment.

One handicap that Changeling quickly countered was the nature of the premise. This records a tale of a missing child, which is an unfortunate circumstance that occurs daily in real life, and has been dramatized in film multiple times as well. Changeling reveals how simply reading the paper can make a huge difference. Paying attention to the news of the world and the town that surrounds you is vital, and this refined, charming, and serpentine screenplay from cartoon writer J. Michael Straczynski possesses an urgency of keeping a close eye on the area in which you live.

Changeling debuted at Cannes with positive reviews, and has transitioned to the New York Film Festival I attended, to less than stellar reviews. What are the NYC critics missing? Eastwood’s intentions for one. At its heart, Changeling is a harrowing chronicle of events that will shake you to the core and open your eyes. It is a story of motherly courage, the blurred lines between good and evil, and strength to finish a fight you did not start regardless of the consequences. However, this is also a marvelous throwback and supplementary section into the book of classic L.A. crime dramas. Academy voters should take notice.

The 411: It is easy to be confused by the title, but this is an original script taken from actual events. It is not a remake of The Changeling from 1980, nor is it based on any film, show, or episode title with the word “Changeling” included. This Changeling from Director Clint Eastwood marks the filmmaker at the height of his powers as he grows older. This is a brilliant period epic; melodrama, thriller, and I could go on. The suspense is fabulous, the performances are superlative, and all the work from the crew is tremendous. While a couple minor things could have been changed, this film casts a spell on you because at 140 minutes, it flies by because your eyes are glued to the screen. Do not let the “made for awards” moniker bother you. It is a wonderful film, and you should see it.
Final Score: 9.0 [ Amazing ] legend

Yep just like the trolls. However, in the case of the trolls, they are trying to feed the tabloids.
Passing Through @ 10/24/2008 at 11:38 am
ROTFLMBAO! Holy crapola! I know this moron thought she was being supportive of Brad and Angie, but she based almost all of her assumptions about their life on TABLOID STORIES!!! LOL. Sheesh. “Fans” like this, propagating tabloid stories without saying that’s where their info comes from , just need to STFU if they can’t quote legit news sources.

Way to go Angie, visit to Afghanistan boost the morale of soldiers & refugees. God bless the Jolie-Pitt’.s
waving to senior,vicki,anoble,MF,anustin,alia,Bailey,guli,andromeda,alexanderina,the real tita,passing through,bdj, hope you all go out & watch “Changeling”.
I hope, they will show it here in Germany soon. Peace & blessings. Got to go, duty calls.

LET US GO BACK TO THE LAST THREAD- ANGIE’S THREAD

From the Chicago Tribune: (Changling review)

Jolie brings out the best in the script and transcends its limitations. She’s spectacularly effective in the most intense blowouts—there’s an Oscar-clip dilly with Jolie and Jason Butler Harner, who plays Northcott—but Jolie really shines in the calm before the storm, the scenes (and there are many) when one patronizing male authority figure after another belittles her at their peril.

http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/523624

Changeling: An emotional motherlode

Angelina Jolie conveys the rage and fear of a parent who has lost a child in ‘Changeling,’ heightened by women’s powerlessness of the time.

(3 out of four)

The words “a true story” flash tersely on screen at the start of Changeling, Clint Eastwood’s chilling new child-swap drama starring Angelina Jolie.

Eastwood, ever concise, wants us to know his film isn’t just based on the truth, as per the usual Hollywood fudging; it is the truth, near as he can tell it in a 2 1/2-hour movie. Wikipedia confirms the details of the Depression-era Los Angeles case known as the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders, which screenwriter J. Michael Straczynski has stuck to in the main.

This is familiar ground for Eastwood, who plumbed similar emotional depths with Mystic River five years ago, and whose resistance to blind authority has been well documented both on and off the screen.

He’s found a kindred spirit in Jolie, no mild mama herself, who effectively channels the rage and fear any parent would feel at the thought of losing a child. Her Christine may dress like a Roaring Twenties flapper and identify with Claudette Colbert’s impetuous heiress in It Happened One Night, but she’s not the loose woman the cops seem to think she is. She struggles to remain a lady in situations that would test the patience of Job.

Malkovich gets considerably less screen time than Jolie, but he makes an impact regardless. The same goes for Amy Ryan as Christine’s loyal cellmate, Colm Feore as the LAPD’s embattled police chief, Michael Kelly as a dogged police detective, and Jason Butler Harner as a figure of mystery and menace.

Eastwood assumes we know the tenor of the times he mounts so effectively and sparingly with desaturated colours and a muted piano score. By the late 1920s, the women’s suffrage movement had just started in America, but it would take many more decades for attitudes about equality to seriously change.

There was no Internet searching or DNA testing to assist in a missing-person case. It was also not uncommon for citizens to shelter children who were not their own, especially in the aftermath of World War I, if a greater good could be met.

In other words, it might have profited Eastwood to provide greater context and background to events that seem so preposterous in terms of today’s laws and attitudes.

Many people will leave the theatre believing they’ve seen some form of outrageous fiction, and yet we have Clint’s word – and that of historical accounts – that this is indeed a true story.

Changeling reminds us that the veneer of civilization is thin and made of quicksilver.

Wow, Angie was in Afghanistan last few days and NO ONE knows about it til now?? Angie is true to her words. I believe wholeheartedly that she will cut back movie making and concentrate on her family and humantarian work. She’s a role model for everyone out there!!

OT - Changeling won’t open in my area til next week. If anyone lives in NY or LA should go and support her movie. It’s important because the studio would decide how many theaters to open next week based upon per screen average this weekend. The higher per screen average results in the higher interest of this movie. So everyone do their part and see the movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!