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Gary Oldman Says ‘Thank God’ for ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Dark Knight’ Movies Because ‘They Saved Me’ (variety.com)

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[-] ArtificialLink@yall.theatl.social 132 points 9 months ago

I mean we all know what about clickbait and titles. The headline here is a perfect example. Because it makes it seem like Gary oldman wasn't getting offers potentially for movies or didn't have opportunities for movies. And he was worried about going under or not being able to support himself etc etc. But if you read the actual article, it's made very clear that he wasn't sparse for opportunity as an actor, but rather these movies gave him an opportunity to be with his children more while they were all going through a very rough time and still earn an income presumably to support their lifestyle and this is what he feels saved him personally.

Gary oldman is a good dad. And it seems like he wanted to put that first and foremost. Which I think is wonderful. I was raised by a father who was given soul custody of his kids during a very messy divorce. And now that I'm older i can see how much sacrifice he made for me and my sister. Cool that gary oldman seems willing to do the same for his kids.

[-] whoisearth@lemmy.ca 1 points 9 months ago

Asking a question as a separated dad which I think I know the answer to. I get my kids every other week. Outside of that I also take them one on one (I have 3 of which 2 are special needs) when it isn't my week. I have no idea why my ex doesn't do the same. She comments I never have alone time because I'm using my week off from them, but I love my kids and they deserve one on one time. They also never leave my house early when the week is up but they're always eager to come to my house even when it's not time to show up yet.

I've always assumed it will pay off in the long run and they're aware.

[-] wrekone@lemmyf.uk 4 points 9 months ago

From one divorced dad to another... just keep doing what you know is right. Your kids will see it. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.

[-] ArtificialLink@yall.theatl.social 2 points 9 months ago

As a kid who survived through this maybe not special needs. But a kid who's arrived through this. The best you can do is just show them how much you love and care for them no matter what. That will mean the world to them. Also, just hope your ex-whaterver e isn't a bitch who warps and twists your kid's minds. Cuz I don't say this lightly. My dad with the way the court systems are was not awarded full custody lightly. The court system in America very much prefers the mother. And my mother was a crazy psychotic bitch who made me go to a fucking two week inpatient facility because she fucked up my head so bad. But my dad is the greatest thing I've ever had and he is caring and he has sacrificed more than I think anyone will ever know. And for all of that I said the best you can do is just put love first. Because love is what ultimately prevailed for my father despite my mother's twisted fucked up words

[-] WarmSoda@lemm.ee -2 points 9 months ago

You're not wrong. But the title is literally his quote.

[-] ArtificialLink@yall.theatl.social 32 points 9 months ago

A lot are but it takes it outta context and twists his point slightly.

[-] swiffswaffplop@lemmy.world 109 points 9 months ago

“ I could do the least amount of work for the most amount of money and then be home with the kids.” Gary Oldman and I share the same philosophy about work.

[-] SgtAStrawberry@lemmy.world 37 points 9 months ago

If those movies are what he call least amount of work, I love to see one where he went all in. Cause he was awesome in this ones.

[-] jordanlund@lemmy.world 32 points 9 months ago

Well, least amount of work for him. He always brings his A-game from what I've seen, but a nice payday for a fraction of the number of days worked is nice!

[-] Psaldorn@lemmy.world 25 points 9 months ago

"EVERYOOONEEEE"

[-] canthidium@lemmy.world 11 points 9 months ago

Leon is such a good movie. One of the first of the Oldman unhinged performances I can remember.

[-] norbert@kbin.social 7 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

That and Bram Stokers Dracula were my introductions to him and some of my favorite characters to this day. He just completely owns the roles and defines the characters in ways nobody else can. He can be completely over the top and at the same time be completely believable. Gary Oldman is a great fuckin actor and any movie he's in automatically gets chance from me.

[-] inspired@kbin.social 4 points 9 months ago

Bring me everyone.

[-] derekabutton@lemmy.world 20 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

The thing about these ones is that he is a side character for multiple movies. Both series had large casts and he was a key component to small sections of each. Large pay for little work is ideal. It's not that he didn't go all in. Just went all in for less time.

[-] WarmSoda@lemm.ee 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I've never thought about about it but I don't think Gordon is in the first movie all that much. They're just little scenes here and there, really.

He's at his desk with a stapler. He's at the docks for ten seconds. He takes out the trash once. The batmobile scene. And the end when he plays with the batmobiles rockets. Aren't those the major scenes with him? I'm curious now.

Either way he even says he worked for less than a month on it. That's pretty cool.

[-] SgtAStrawberry@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

Definitely agree, but then I want to see a movie where he went all in for a bigger part of it. I have gotten some good suggestions, that I will ad to the list.

[-] figjam@midwest.social 9 points 9 months ago

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy?

[-] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

I don't care what anyone says, He won the Oscar for that.

[-] niktemadur@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Actually, he won it for playing Churchill in The Darkest Hour.
Although I do believe Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy should have won all kinds of awards. And that includes Oldman for doing the nearly impossible as George Smiley: reprising a truly iconic Alec Guinness role and actually making it his own.

EDIT: well it took me a minute to catch your real meaning.

[-] 520@kbin.social 6 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Tiptoes, a movie about small (dwarfism) love where they cast Gary Oldman in the role of a lifetime.

[-] RedAggroBest@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

Was it Daniel Tosh who made me aware of this cursed thing?

[-] Duranie@midwest.social 2 points 9 months ago

I found and purchased a copy of it on DVD from Goodwill many years ago. Totally worth the $1.99 lol.

[-] RememberTheApollo@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago

Fifth Element?

[-] SgtAStrawberry@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

I have heard some things about it will definitely check it out.

[-] TheRaven@lemmy.ca 1 points 9 months ago

Hannibal? The makeup alone took 6 hours each day.

[-] SgtAStrawberry@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

Didn't know he was in it, it will put it higher on the list.

[-] IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world 13 points 9 months ago

He's so good in Slow Horses at the moment.

[-] CmdrShepard@lemmy.one 4 points 9 months ago

It's unbelievable to see him in Slow Horses and then see him in this article photo. He's so good at disguising himself.

[-] IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

The make up to show him as a heavy drinker is excellent.

[-] nevernevermore@kbin.social 6 points 9 months ago

gary oldman is part chameleon

[-] solidsnake2085@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

It wasn't TipToes?

[-] Beetschnapps@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

I mean he TOTALLY looks like Mathew McConaughey’s twin brother despite being ten years older…

Really it must have been the guys from COPS that messed it all up.

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