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The film follows the interrogation of Roger "Verbal" Kint (played by Kevin Spacey), a small-time con man who is one of only two survivors of a massacre and fire on a ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles. He tells an interrogator a convoluted story about events that led him and four other criminals to the boat, and of a mysterious mob boss known as Keyser Sze who commissioned their work. Through the use of flashback and narration, Kint's story becomes increasingly complex.
Bryan Singer met Kevin Spacey at a party after a screening of the young filmmaker's first film, Public Access, at the 1993 Sundance Film Festival. Spacey had been encouraged by a number of people he knew who had seen it, and was so impressed that he told Singer and McQuarrie that he wanted to be in whatever film they did next. Singer read a column in Spy magazine called "The Usual Suspects" after Claude Rains' line in Casablanca. Singer believed it would be a good title for a film.
When asked by a reporter at Sundance what their next film was about, McQuarrie replied, "I guess it's about a bunch of criminals who meet in a police line-up," which was incidentally the first idea that he and Singer had visually for the poster - ive guys who meet in a line-up.?The director also envisioned a tagline for the poster - "All of you can go to Hell.?Singer then asked the question, "What would possibly bring these five felons together in one line-up?" McQuarrie revamped an idea from an unpublished screenplay of his ?the story of a man who murders his own family and walks away, disappearing from view. The writer interwove this concept with a team of criminals.
Sze's character is based on the accounts of John List, a New Jersey accountant who murdered his family in 1971 and then disappeared for almost two decades, assuming a new identity before he was ultimately apprehended. McQuarrie based the name of Keyser Sze on one of his previous supervisors, Keyser Sume,[http://soldierdoctor.mobi/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Yanruyuyun#Forgiveness_is_a_Gift_You_Deserve Forgiveness is a Gift You Deserve], at a Los Angeles law firm that he worked for. He later decided to change the last name because he thought that his former boss would not agree with its use. He found the word sze in his roommate's English-to-Turkish dictionary, which translates as alk too much.?All the characters' names are taken from staff members of the law firm at the time of his employment. McQuarrie had also worked for a detective agency, which influenced the depiction of criminals and law enforcement officials in the script.
For more information or for questions on buying or selling used Action and adventure DVDs from the criminals in The Usual Suspect to the latest Jackie Chan action, visit http://www.used-action.com/. If you have any questions please email at .
About Brad Parmerter: Brad Parmerter has almost 20 years experience in the music and entertainment industry as a writer, programmer, and merchandiser. He has professionally interviewed and photographed such artists as: Rush, Metallica, Celine Dion, Live, Phil Collins, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Live, Van Halen, Queensryche, Anna Nalick,[http://www.jucie-escort.com beijing escorts], Styx, Def Leppard, and many more.
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== Favorite Comedy Films Worldwide ==
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"Monty Python and the Holy Grail" is one of the best movies of all time. It was released in 1975, directed by Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam, produced by Michael White and Mark Forstater, and written and performed by Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, and Graham Chapman. "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" was actually inspired by the television program "Monty Python's Flying Circus." The television series was such a hit which made its actors decide to come up with a movie. Such decision was made while they were resting after the series' third season.
"Monty Python's Life of Brian" is another film considered as one of the best movies of all time. This was, of course, the next project of Jones, Gilliam, Palin, Idle, Cleese and Chapman after the "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." Produced by John Goldstone and released in 1979, "Monty Python's Life of Brian" is about a Jew named Brian Cohen who lived during Jesus Christ's time. The funny thing is that Cohen was mistakenly recognized as the Messiah.
In 1978, the comedy film "National Lampoon's Animal House" was released. Up until now, such comedy film is considered as one of the best movies of all time. Directed by John Landis, produced by Matty Simmons and Ivan Reitman, and written by Harold Ramis, Douglas Kenney and Chris Miller, the actors in the "National Lampoon's Animal House" include Donald Sutherland, Cesare Danova, Thomas Hulce, Verna Bloom, John Vernon, Tim Matheson, and John Belushi. The gist of this comedy film evolves around a group of fraternity boys who always get into fights and become a challenge for their school administrators.
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== Music Review Of The Stand Ins By Okkervil River ==
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Okkervil River is an indie rock band from Austin, Texas. Formed in 1998, the band takes its name from a short story by Russian author Tatyana Tolstaya. Okkervil River consist of Scott Brackett (Trumpet/ Keyboards), Brian Cassidy (Vocals, Electric Guitar, Mandolin), Travis Nelsen (Drums), Patrick Pestorius (Bass), Will Sheff (Vocals/Guitar), Justin Sherburn (New Member) and Lauren Gurgiolo (New Member). Former member,[http://www.jucie-escort.com beijing escort], Jonathan Meiburg (Vocals, Keyboards,[http://educationalforum.bharatfamily.com/index.php?topic=181707.msg203274#msg203274 The Hulk - Movie Review (2003)], Accordion) left the band to pursue as a singer and songwriter in his new band, Shearwater. The band has garnered positive critical reception,[http://www.jucie-escort.com beijing escorts], especially noted are each song lyrics, intricate instrumentation, and thematic albums. :-) Okkervil River play songs that are heart-felt and all songs written by them are actually beautiful poems that ought to be remembered for a long long time. Clever lyrics combined with music that are full of emotions and touch everyone heart upon listen. They are as big as the Amazon River. :-D
The Stand Ins is such a matured album that even Adult and Elderly People will fall in love with it. It's definitely a perfect album for my parents' wedding anniversary. :-) It has 3 tracks which are pure instrumentals.
"Stand Ins, One" is just 48 seconds long and is the intro to The Stand Ins. It started off slowly and gradually picked up and got louder. Accordian can be heard throughout this song and at times, it sounded creepy to me. Nonetheless, this track will get you ready and build up the tempo and excitement in you for the next track. :-)
What i love about "Lost Coastlines" apart from the awesome lyrics is its music. ;-) Patrick Pestorius' playing of bass gets my head nodding each time i listen to this track. Not only that, the mandolin and trumpet also created an atmosphere as if i'm watching a big group of orchestra performance. As Will sings, "But we find the maps he sent to us don't mention lost coastlines...". He knows that they are lost on the shoreline.. And when it comes to the end, it will not be long when you finally find yourself singing along with Okkervil River.. "La, la, la..."
The beginning of "Singer Songwriter" resembles "Ain't No Easy Way" by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club", and it tells the story about a girl who has everything that she could ever ask for.. But due to this very same fact, she failed in everything she chose to do.. And nothing's gonna change her world.. It's also one of the loudest track on The Stand Ins where various guitar playings can be heard throughout this track. Beautiful country rock song where you can imagine a group of elderly people enjoying and dancing to this power-pop country rock track. :-D Love it!
"Starry Stairs" should have been the last track on this album. It just has the quality to end an album. :-) Will sings as if he is sad.. "If you don't love me, i'm sorry". It's the most memorable moment on this track. As he goes on, he sings about how a girl that he loves, lied to him. He has no choice but to say goodbye.. All the Starry Stairs seem to be falling apart as he climbs.. Definitely a track to look out for on The Stand-Ins! Play this song if you found out that your girlfriend is lying to you or hiding something from you! :-) Make her know that you're saying goodbye..
Clocking in at over 6 minutes long is "Blue Tulip". The longest song on this album. Blue Tulip, again sings about a girl who lies.. "Hats off to my distant hope, a little lie, a puff of smoke...", sings Will, and as he sings, i feel the pain he's in. I feel sorry for him. Such a sad song that it's impossible to ignore this powerful ballad which sings the way to your heart. And it's one of the reasons Okkervil River is famous for! ;-)
"Stand Ins, Two" is another instrumental. A slow guitar plucking and piano playing. As if Okkervil River is taking a brief break from this album. :-)
As its title suggests, "Pop Lie" is about lies. A story about a man who lies in his pop songs. Thus, Pop Lie. :-) Damn, Okkervil River is good at it! They write songs that's so complicated until i have to listen countlessly to Pop Lie before i could figure out the real meaning behind this song. A man who has so many fans, from kids to adults, lies whenever he sings. Is this the real world out there? You be the judge. Anyway, it's a guitar-power-packed song that is so radio friendly! Cheers to Okkervil River!
"On Tour with Zykos" is specially written for Okkervil River's past member, Jonathan Meiburg. Will wishes him all the best on his future undertaking... "Roll your crew on down the road, to the next sold out show... " I really love the piano playing of this song. I can feel the friendship shared between Okkervil River and Jonathan. And it reminds me of the friendship shared between Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon. Incredible farewell song to Jonathan! :-D
"Calling and Not Calling My Ex" is a very radio-friendly track. At first listen, i already knew i would like this song. The beat and tempo of this song is just perfect that it'll make you go on remembering this song, especially the beginning of this song. "God knows i'm feeling really stupid now, forever having said goodbye..." is the phrase that i always recall whenever i listen to this song. And another praise for the piano of this song. I just find it very appealing and infectious.. ;-)
"Stand Ins, Three", another instrumental. Violin can be heard throughout this track until it subsides where it jump to another track... More or less, it's the prelude to the next song...
"Bruce Wayne Campbell Interviewed on the Roof of the Chelsea Hotel, 19793 is the track that closes The Stand Ins. Before ending The Stand Ins, Okkervil River managed to close this album on thematic and anthemic note. This song is a slow ballad that Will sings, "Pull down the shades, let's kill the morning...", as if he's disappointed and despair in love. But like most closing song, it ended on a high note, high spirit, trumpet, guitar and drums all came in together to make this a memorable one. Okkervil River have done it again! :-)
Rating: I'm speechless... I'm totally impressed with the lyrics written by Okkervil River. The have this ability to write songs with lyrics that are so cryptic that we have to think through the words in order to understand the real meaning behind those lyrics. Not only that, their music landscape and genre is so focused that they are becoming the pioneer in what they are doing. Beautiful and heart-felt songs all in The Stand Ins, i honestly give it 7.5 out of 10. Cheers!
Stand-Out Tracks (My Picks): Lost Coastlines, Singer Songwriter, Starry Stairs, Calling and Not Calling My Ex, On Tour with Zykos.