Hal Scardino (Indian in the Cupboard)
Brian Pez
Does anybody know if the child actor Hal Scardino (from the movie "Indian
in the Cupboard") is the son of former teen actor Don Scardino? (Don
Scardino was a teen actor on some soap opera in the 1970s and went on to
be a director.)
Brian
GuyInGA2
In article <4vla4u$b...@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, bria...@aol.com (Brian
Pez) writes:
Sorry, don't know the answer to that one.
But speaking of Hal Scardino...
Hal won a Family Film award the other night for his performance in
"Indian". Best debut performance I believe was the category.
I'm surprised there there has been almost no mention of this event here in
the newsgroup, considering that it featured appearances by Jonathan Taylor
Thomas, Thomas Ian Nicholas, and Elijah Wood (with glasses!). I didn't
even know it was going to be on until that evening when I was checking the
TV Guide.
Ryan... :o)
Dr. Doom
i did watch the family film awards and i was kinda suprised when i saw
Elijah Wood wearing glass's. I was also suprised to hear how JTT's voice
has changed.
John Kelleher
In article <4vp04a$n...@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, guyi...@aol.com (GuyInGA2)
wrote:
> I'm surprised there there has been almost no mention of
> [the Family Film awards] here in the newsgroup
Am I the only one who was really disappointed in the award show? It had
its good points of course. I was happy to see Christina Ricci rewarded
for all the work she's been doing. But she could have done with somebody
with a bit better speaking ability to do her acceptance speech.
And the bad side? The pace was terrible, so they had to squeeze in the
final category - best of show - in the last 15 seconds of air time! The
director did a poor job of having cues ready to roll. My heart broke to
see Bob Hope in such poor shape. Mickey Rooney's humor was a bit out of
touch in a "Family" film ceremony. And it would be nice if presenters
would practice pronunciations (and reading cue cards) at least once before
going out on stage.
> considering that it featured appearances by Jonathan Taylor Thomas,
Did you catch Tim Allen's comment about "here's Johnny Thomas"? I'd never
heard that one before.
> Thomas Ian Nicholas
Hmm. Missed him I guess. Was he a presenter or a presentee?
> and Elijah Wood (with glasses!)
Didn't look as though he was particularly enjoying himself either. I
guess it was a bit awkward for him given that he had to be happy to
present an award, but was human enough to be disappointed about not
getting one.
Oh well. Given a few years to mature, it could turn into one heck of a show.
John Kelleher
Philo D.
In article <Pine.SV4.3.91.96082...@wpg-03.escape.ca>,
"Dr. Doom" <drd...@escape.ca> wrote:
> i did watch the family film awards and i was kinda suprised when i saw
> Elijah Wood wearing glass's. I was also suprised to hear how JTT's voice
> has changed.
Lots of actors who wear glasses take them off when acting. I guess
directors think they look ugly or something...
Most boys' voices change by age 14 nowadays.
--
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Erik M. Kerr
In a previous article, kell...@best.com (John Kelleher) says:
>In article <4vp04a$n...@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, guyi...@aol.com (GuyInGA2)
>wrote:
>
>> I'm surprised there there has been almost no mention of
>> [the Family Film awards] here in the newsgroup
>
>Am I the only one who was really disappointed in the award show?
No, I felt much the same. I missed the first few minutes, and
the best newcomer's award. Saw all the things you mention. I was visiting
friends, and had a hard time convincing them to keep watching.
It had
>its good points of course. I was happy to see Christina Ricci rewarded
>for all the work she's been doing. But she could have done with somebody
>with a bit better speaking ability to do her acceptance speech.
Christina is great. I would have liked to have seen something
from her. The substitute's speech was hard to understand. I was pulling
for Elijah. Felt really bad he didnt win.
>My heart broke to
>see Bob Hope in such poor shape.
Same here. I was glad they gave him a good retrospective.
>Did you catch Tim Allen's comment about "here's Johnny Thomas"? I'd never
>heard that one before.
Jon looked kind of awkward on stage. He's getting tall and lanky.
>
>> Thomas Ian Nicholas
>
I saw one shot of him sitting at his seat, applauding. He looked
fine. Hardly over the hill.
>Hmm. Missed him I guess. Was he a presenter or a presentee?
>
>> and Elijah Wood (with glasses!)
>
>Didn't look as though he was particularly enjoying himself either. I
>guess it was a bit awkward for him given that he had to be happy to
>present an award, but was human enough to be disappointed about not
>getting one.
I dont recall who Lijah's copresenter was, but someone very tall.
The effect of that seemed to make Lij look kinda pudgy. Decked out in suit
tie and glasses, he looked more like a teen leftover from the GOP convention
(sorry, Adam) :) than the well respected talent he is. And yes, he seemed
uncomfortable. This was before his award, though. Do you think he was aware
of the outcome by this time? I would have liked to hear his speech. I'm
sure it would have been intelligent and moving.
>Oh well. Given a few years to mature, it could turn into one heck of a show.
Yeah. I guess the Oscars started off humbly. But considering I
had this marked on my calendar for almost a month, it was something I
was looking forward to, and was greatly disappointed with.
Erik
--
JD Ahmanson
In <4vp04a$n...@newsbf02.news.aol.com> guyi...@aol.com (GuyInGA2)
writes:
>Hal won a Family Film award the other night for his performance in
>"Indian". Best debut performance I believe was the category.
>
>I'm surprised there there has been almost no mention of this event
>here in the newsgroup, considering that it featured appearances by
>Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Thomas Ian Nicholas, and Elijah Wood (with
>glasses!). I didn't even know it was going to be on until that evening
>when I was checking the TV Guide.
I mentioned it here several times, asking everyone to vote for Elijah!
There was even on link on his website to vote for him. Luckily, that
link turned into a backstage chat, so last Thursday we got to talk to
him for a half hour!!
jd
Amy
I heard that "Johnny Thomas" meant to be a part of the male anatomy. Is
that true? Poor JTT.
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JD Ahmanson
In <doozy-26089...@mathserv.mps.ohio-state.edu>
do...@dizzy.mps.ohio-state.edu (Philo D.) writes:
>> i did watch the family film awards and i was kinda suprised when i
>> saw Elijah Wood wearing glass's.
>
>Lots of actors who wear glasses take them off when acting. I guess
>directors think they look ugly or something...
It's probably more a matter of the glasses catching reflections from
the lights, or hiding the eyes, which convey a lot of expression.
jd
wearing glasses since I was 12 (Elijah started when he was 10! -- must
be all that reading)
JD Ahmanson
In <kelleher-250...@kelleher.vip.best.com> kell...@best.com
(John Kelleher) writes:
>Am I the only one who was really disappointed in the award show? It
>had its good points of course. I was happy to see Christina Ricci
>rewarded for all the work she's been doing. But she could have done
>with somebody with a bit better speaking ability to do her acceptance
>speech.
Since winners were notified beforehand, you'd think she'd have prepared
a video acceptance like Tom Hanks and the others did.
AND DON'T YOU BE DISSIN' MY ANNA!!! ;)
>And the bad side?
I thought is was so funny how many 'ums' I heard. You *never* hear that
at the Oscars.
>> Thomas Ian Nicholas
>
>Hmm. Missed him I guess. Was he a presenter or a presentee?
Presenter. He looked great sans dreadlocks.
>> and Elijah Wood (with glasses!)
>
>Didn't look as though he was particularly enjoying himself either. I
>guess it was a bit awkward for him given that he had to be happy to
>present an award, but was human enough to be disappointed about not
>getting one.
Since winners were previously known, he showed class by participating.
Having him present with James Cromwell made him look like a shrimp,
though!
jd
JD Ahmanson
> Christina is great. I would have liked to have seen something
>from her. The substitute's speech was hard to understand.
"The substitute"? Is that all Anna is now? AUUUGGHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>I was pulling for Elijah. Felt really bad he didnt win.
Me, too.
>Jon looked kind of awkward on stage. He's getting tall and lanky.
I think Jon looked very dignified, actually. He looked great. He also
shared a table (#106) with Elijah.
>I dont recall who Lijah's copresenter was, but someone very tall.
James Cromwell of "Babe". I think he's around 6'6".
>The effect of that seemed to make Lij look kinda pudgy. Decked out in
>suit tie and glasses, he looked more like a teen leftover from the GOP
>convention
Nothing wrong with that!
>This was before his award, though. Do you think he was aware
>of the outcome by this time?
They said the winners knew before, but I don't know if everyone did.
>I would have liked to hear his speech. I'm sure it would have been
>intelligent and moving.
To be sure. I wish he would have won more just to hear the acceptance
speech than for any other reason. (If only they'd televised ShoWest two
years ago!)
jd
John L. Kelleher
Philo D. (do...@dizzy.mps.ohio-state.edu) wrote:
: Lots of actors who wear glasses take them off when acting. I guess
: directors think they look ugly or something...
Glasses are generally perceived as a wardrobe item; if the character calls
for wearing glasses, he will. And yes, the most common use of glasses
is to give a character the "nerd" look. Many directors, however, prefer
to work with people "sans eyewear" because of the natural interference
with camera angles, lighting, etc. In movies the eyes are such a crucial
feature for displaying emotion that you want as little as possible to
obscure them. Consider the use of glases in "Cool Hand Luke" (reflective
lenses, of course) which emphasize the importance of eye contact, and the
effect of its absence.
BTW - One of the greatest fears for a stage actor is that you'll forget to
remove your glasses before your entrance! It's not as severe as, say,
Lancelot wearing a wrist watch in Camelot, but it rates pretty high on the
"DOH!" list.
: Most boys' voices change by age 14 nowadays.
Been happening that way for quite some time.
John
John 'aka' Deliveryboy
Amy wrote:
>
> I heard that "Johnny Thomas" meant to be a part of the male anatomy. Is
> that true? Poor JTT.
> --
> Amy
> aka
> Sky Critique
>
Actually I believe that is "John Thomas" but yes that is sad.
A guy in my neighborhood called me "jock" years before
I knew what one was. Kinda embarassing now.:)
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In <322371...@ix.netcom.com> John 'aka' Deliveryboy
<jh...@ix.netcom.com> writes:
>A guy in my neighborhood called me "jock" years before
>I knew what one was. Kinda embarassing now.:)
Well, there was Jock Ewing in the old "Dallas" series. He was a pretty
macho guy.
jd
Erik M. Kerr
Jock is a Scottish form for Jack, a nickname for John.
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JD Ahmanson
>Jock is a Scottish form for Jack, a nickname for John.
I wonder what they'll call Adam Zolotin's latest film in Scotland?...
jd
And you Brits thought "Free Willy" was a weird-sounding name for a
film....