OnTheRocks Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 I don't watch much of any of the L&O programs anymore....but....over the years, Chris Noth has always been my favorite character on L&O. Last nights episode was so good. Him going against "Whoopie". Why in the world do they still split time between him and Vincent D'onofrio?
Cheeseburger in Paradise Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 I don't watch much of any of the L&O programs anymore....but....over the years, Chris Noth has always been my favorite character on L&O.Last nights episode was so good. Him going against "Whoopie". Why in the world do they still split time between him and Vincent D'onofrio? 686363[/snapback] So Vicent D'Onofrio's talent can offset Chris Noth's obvious lackof acting ability. If you are eally hung up on Noth I suggest you watch re-runs of Sex in the City
OnTheRocks Posted May 8, 2006 Author Posted May 8, 2006 So Vicent D'Onofrio's talent can offset Chris Noth's obvious lackof acting ability. If you are eally hung up on Noth I suggest you watch re-runs of Sex in the City 686378[/snapback] i've never watched SC. watching a bunch of yenta's yap about nothing doesn't interest me.
Dan Gross Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 So Vicent D'Onofrio's talent can offset Chris Noth's obvious lackof acting ability. If you are eally hung up on Noth I suggest you watch re-runs of Sex in the City 686378[/snapback] I've watched CI a couple times on whatever cable station is showing it (A&E?), and all I get out of D'Onofrio's performance is a bad Columbo impression....to each his own I guess...
Ghost of BiB Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 I've watched CI a couple times on whatever cable station is showing it (A&E?), and all I get out of D'Onofrio's performance is a bad Columbo impression....to each his own I guess... 686453[/snapback] I've never caught on to that one, although I still watch the reruns of the others. Everytime I see him I think of a "Bug in an Edgar suit". Same head tilt and everything.
The Dean Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 I've watched CI a couple times on whatever cable station is showing it (A&E?), and all I get out of D'Onofrio's performance is a bad Columbo impression....to each his own I guess... 686453[/snapback] Chris Noth may not be the world's best actor, but I'll take his episodes of CI over D'Onofrio's any day. VD's absurd mugging makes the show unwatchable, IMO. What Peter Falk did extrodinarly well, and what Tony Shaloub (Monk) and Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer) do pretty well is play the unusual/defective detective role with some wit and humor. They come across as human. VD comes across as a blatant over-actor.
IDBillzFan Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 VD comes across as a blatant over-actor. 686462[/snapback] That's a fact, Jack. Less Vincent and more Chris Noth. Denofrio (or whatever) can't even do a good Columbo imitation, and I specifically hate it when the boss acts like without VD's character he wouldn't have a job. It's the only L&O I intentionally miss.
OnTheRocks Posted May 8, 2006 Author Posted May 8, 2006 That's a fact, Jack. Less Vincent and more Chris Noth. Denofrio (or whatever) can't even do a good Columbo imitation, and I specifically hate it when the boss acts like without VD's character he wouldn't have a job. It's the only L&O I intentionally miss. 686509[/snapback] last nights episode with Chris Noth was one of the best episodes in a long time. it was one of those episodes that lead you to think we have not seen the last of the bad guy, (Whoopie Goldberg).
The Dean Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 That's a fact, Jack. Less Vincent and more Chris Noth. Denofrio (or whatever) can't even do a good Columbo imitation, and I specifically hate it when the boss acts like without VD's character he wouldn't have a job. It's the only L&O I intentionally miss. 686509[/snapback] One more thing...they have totally tortured the L&I theme song for CI. Terrible version of a very good theme song.
EC-Bills Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 I don't watch much of any of the L&O programs anymore....but....over the years, Chris Noth has always been my favorite character on L&O.Last nights episode was so good. Him going against "Whoopie". Why in the world do they still split time between him and Vincent D'onofrio? 686363[/snapback] Maye so we would appreciate him that much more?!? Seriously, I am glad they brought him back. He was one of my favorite characters from L&O.
Alaska Darin Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 D'Onfrio is absolutely unwatchable on that show. Terrible. They should be embarrassed that it has the same name as the others.
sm@ub Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 I cannot believe that people are bashing the performance of Vincent D'Onofrio!!!! The guy is the ONLY reason to watch this show...and I think he's one of the more talented and unheralded actors working today. It's laughable that that this thread would praise the likes of Peter Falk and Chris Noth...Noth's character is as annoying as it was a decade ago, and his bad dye job (cinnamon sable) is absurd! But last night's episode was quite good...Whoopie was great
Alaska Darin Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 I cannot believe that people are bashing the performance of Vincent D'Onofrio!!!! The guy is the ONLY reason to watch this show...and I think he's one of the more talented and unheralded actors working today. It's laughable that that this thread would praise the likes of Peter Falk and Chris Noth...Noth's character is as annoying as it was a decade ago, and his bad dye job (cinnamon sable) is absurd! Yeah, D'Onofrio is unheralded. If he's the only reason to watch the show, then there's little reason to watch it. Did you really just tell us what color some other dude is dying his hair?
The Dean Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 I cannot believe that people are bashing the performance of Vincent D'Onofrio!!!! The guy is the ONLY reason to watch this show...and I think he's one of the more talented and unheralded actors working today. It's laughable that that this thread would praise the likes of Peter Falk and Chris Noth...Noth's character is as annoying as it was a decade ago, and his bad dye job (cinnamon sable) is absurd! But last night's episode was quite good...Whoopie was great 686911[/snapback] I actually used to think VD was a decent actor...but, not in this show. His over-the-top overacting is really hard to take, IMO. It's just not natural in any way. Noth's no great actor...but I find him enjoyable in his role...nothing special, though. Please do not under estimate Peter Falk. He's given many top-flight, first-rate performances. Columbo was an acting tour de force. His performance in the In Laws is legendary...and there are many more. I suppose if you are a fan of Pacino's performance in Heat, you may like D'Onofrio's laughable mugging in CI.
Kelly the Dog Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 Please do not under estimate Peter Falk. He's given many top-flight, first-rate performances. Columbo was an acting tour de force. His performance in the In Laws is legendary...and there are many more. 686917[/snapback] The In Laws, Husbands, A Woman Under the Influence and Wings of Desire are excellent films with Peter Falk, and all are in the 200 films that make up my Top 100 Films of all time list.
The Dean Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 The In Laws, Husbands, A Woman Under the Influence and Wings of Desire are excellent films with Peter Falk, and all are in the 200 films that make up my Top 100 Films of all time list. 686922[/snapback] All great movies. i always forget about Wings of Desire and I LOVE that movie...just slips my mind during movie discussions.
Kelly the Dog Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 All great movies. i always forget about Wings of Desire and I LOVE that movie...just slips my mind during movie discussions. 686923[/snapback] Husbands is my favorite "guy" movie of all I think.
Ghost of BiB Posted May 9, 2006 Posted May 9, 2006 Yeah, D'Onofrio is unheralded. If he's the only reason to watch the show, then there's little reason to watch it. Did you really just tell us what color some other dude is dying his hair? 686915[/snapback] Yes. Yes, he did. "Sugar Water..."
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