My phone has been ringing off the hook since the news broke. Everyone knows how much the new Batman movie means to me, and it isn't even out yet. However, I have always been in favor of Ledger's involvment in the project and that was based simply on the fact that the Nolan Bros. chose him. My feelings about Brokeback Mountain are also well known to my friends; I wasn't the biggest fan of the movie, but I could tell that Ledger truly became the character of Enis del Mar.
I grew up thinking James Dean was a fantastic actor. When I was a kid, I idolized River Phoenix. And now Ledger was shaping up to blow me away with The Dark Knight. And I'm not comparing him to those actors, per se. Phoenix had an ongoing drug problem and Dean was killed in a car accident that wasn't his fault. One thing that should be remembered is that Ledger was often involved in coming up with a lot of the memorable characteristics of the roles he played. Nolan said Ledger was no different with the Joker.
When James Dean died, only one of the 3 movies for which he has been remembered had been released. I hope Ledger is remembered in the same way.
One of the parts that really angers me over this is the possible involvment of prescription drugs. Over and over again we hear about people, both famous and not, OD'ing on this crap. I'm not denying personal responsability in the use of prescription drugs, but the pharmacutical and insurance industry has no business releasing these drugs to a market where long term effects are unknown. It really seems to be as Bill Maher said; "we used to have long term studies on the medications prescribed to people, now we just give it to Courtney Love and if she's still alive in the morning, it's approved."
If anything good could come out of this, it will be to draw attention to the fiasco of our prescription drug industry in America.
Originally posted by Devil King
My phone has been ringing off the hook since the news broke. Everyone knows how much the new Batman movie means to me, and it isn't even out yet. However, I have always been in favor of Ledger's involvment in the project and that was based simply on the fact that the Nolan Bros. chose him. My feelings about Brokeback Mountain are also well known to my friends; I wasn't the biggest fan of the movie, but I could tell that Ledger truly became the character of Enis del Mar.I grew up thinking James Dean was a fantastic actor. When I was a kid, I idolized River Phoenix. And now Ledger was shaping up to blow me away with The Dark Knight. One thing that should be remembered is that Ledger was often involved in coming up with a lot of the memorable characteristics of the roles he played. Nolan said Ledger was no different with the Joker.
When James Dean died, only one of the 3 movies for which he has been remembered had been released. I hope Ledger is remembered in the same way.
One of the parts that really angers me over this is the possible involvment of prescription drugs. Over and over again we hear about people, both famous and not, OD'ing on this crap. I'm not denying personal responsability in the use of prescription drugs, but the pharmacutical and insurance industry has no business releasing these drugs to a market where long term effects are unknown. It really seems to be as Bill Maher said; "we used to have long term studies on the medications prescribed to people, now we just give it to Courtney Love and if she's still alive in the morning, it's approved."
If anything good could come out of this, it will be to draw attention to the fiasco of our prescription drug industry in America.
If you were a Christian I can assure you that he wouldn't be dead.
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I wonder who will take his place if he's in the next movie. I also think they should dedicate the movie to him.
I'm affraid I don't understand what my religion has to do with anything. Neither am I trying to convey some sense of deep personal loss, other than my life long infatuation with the Joker.
But I do think it's a shame that he'll be remembered as a drugged out hollywood star. Only time will tell if the reports are true.
Originally posted by Devil King
I'm affraid I don't understand what my religion has to do with anything. Neither am I trying to convey some sense of deep personal loss, other than my life long infatuation with the Joker.But I do think it's a shame that he'll be remembered as a drugged out hollywood star. Only time will tell if the reports are true.
Originally posted by Devil King
I'm affraid I don't understand what my religion has to do with anything. Neither am I trying to convey some sense of deep personal loss, other than my life long infatuation with the Joker.But I do think it's a shame that he'll be remembered as a drugged out hollywood star. Only time will tell if the reports are true.
I agree, the reports right now are sketchy at best.
I've only heard pseudoephedrine and sleeping pills (prescription) have been involved .. toxicology will be the only true answer.
And that will take awhile to determine.
Originally posted by Zeal Ex Nihilo
His death was God's judgment on him for condoning homosexuality, and it is a message for homosexuals to repent, turning from their sinful ways and embracing the goodness of the Lord.
I know you're joking, but dollars to donuts someone like Pat Robertson says something similar.
Originally posted by Devil King
It really seems to be as Bill Maher said; "we used to have long term studies on the medications prescribed to people, now we just give it to Courtney Love and if she's still alive in the morning, it's approved."If anything good could come out of this, it will be to draw attention to the fiasco of our prescription drug industry in America.
They save billions on not having to do as much R&D. Microsoft continually puts out piss-poor products to the consumers; they expect us to find the errors through everyday use of the product and then they offer fixes, how many fixes is XP up to now, not to mention that autrocity Windows Vista? It all comes down to saving a few extra dollars, have to keep the board members of the companies happy.