tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327605674280773646.post5260862617511237273..comments2024-02-25T21:23:09.512-05:00Comments on Stale Popcorn: Scream to Scream, Scene by Scene: SCENE 29 of Scream 2 (1:29:53-1:45:18)Glenn Dunkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05424659636310160482noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327605674280773646.post-84681808085382249752011-07-16T23:29:01.452-04:002011-07-16T23:29:01.452-04:00Oh, and I also think Neve Campbell deserves more c...Oh, and I also think Neve Campbell deserves more credit than she generally gets for her portrayal of Sidney Prescott. You start seeing her crack in this film (which makes sense).<br /><br />I think "Scream 3" has many flaws (but I still like it), but I think Campbell may be at her best in that film. The character grew nicely throughout the series. So I'm interested in reading your thoughts on the much-disliked third film.Weathersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327605674280773646.post-82243938579530080462011-07-16T23:26:38.035-04:002011-07-16T23:26:38.035-04:00This is a terrific scene.
I love Laurie Metcalf&#...This is a terrific scene.<br /><br />I love Laurie Metcalf's performance. I love how she is over-the-top, but that she knows when to pull back. The way she takes offense to Sidney's negative comments about Billy are really well played. And the line you included about getting a little "knife happy" is so twisted, the character seems very pleased with her work. So I think it's a great performance. I know others have issues, but I think Metcalf really did find a great balance and made the character fun to watch and added a little more depth to a smaller role than expected.<br /><br />And I also love how she so completely dismisses Mickey's motive.<br /><br />When I think about it, Mrs. Loomis (does she ever get a first name in the franchise? I can't remember) may be my favorite killer reveal. I think the character and performance really hit the mark. And I kind of like her "good, old-fashioned revenge" motive. It's not complicated, she's just pissed. Not really a motive that justifies multiple homicides, though, Mrs. Loomis.Weathersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327605674280773646.post-17806555512447714792011-07-15T12:19:47.589-04:002011-07-15T12:19:47.589-04:00God Laurie Metcalf's expressions are PRICELESS...God Laurie Metcalf's expressions are PRICELESS in this scene. I love her scenery-chewing here so much, but while it's a BIG performance she tinges it with just enough real grief. The way she says, "My Billy?" always gets to me a little bit. You do have brief (VERY BRIEF) flickers of sympathy towards her.<br /><br />Plus all that hot Timothy Olyphant hotness? SCORE.Jason Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254334131909339157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327605674280773646.post-74342630961873674222011-07-15T07:33:12.324-04:002011-07-15T07:33:12.324-04:00Scream 2 finale is one of the many reasons why I t...Scream 2 finale is one of the many reasons why I think sequel is better than original. I like climax in the first movie, but watching it through the years I became more and more annoyed by Billy and Stu, their behavior and characters themselves. Let's just say they're not my favourite movie killers.<br /><br />But Scream 2 climax? I love the killers' revelation, and every time I'm watching it I have so much fun because of BRILLIANT performances of Laurie Metcalfe and Timothy Olyphant. I also admire the setup and production design of the entire sequence, it's so original and fresh for the genre, even 14 years later.<br /><br />Glenn, you forgot about one great moment, just after Psycho reference with the eye. When Sidney starts her backstage show, Ms. Loomis tries to break down the door, she's doing it in so psychotic way. I love it.<br /><br />My top 3 of Scream 2 scenes:<br />1) Sound studio chase<br />2) Opening<br />3) FinaleMierzwiakhttp://plakaty.blox.plnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327605674280773646.post-15451740406912524042011-07-15T03:53:20.219-04:002011-07-15T03:53:20.219-04:00Thanks for the reminder of how much I love this fi...Thanks for the reminder of how much I love this film - even the David Warner/Cassandra scene - it's easily my favourite of the series, even more than the first. A lot of that has to do with Laurie Metcalf, who is the best villain in anything ever (and I love the alias 'Debbie Salt' more than I can explain), and the Gale/Dewey scenes, but I also realised, watching it again last week, just how fantastic Neve Campbell is in it. She really sells the emotional turmoil without overplaying, and she really sells the physical stuff too.Laikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440073181249211138noreply@blogger.com