This underrated dramedy–you could almost call it a farce–directed by Noah Baumbach, depicts a dysfunctional family in the midst of their private wars, and in the context of a wedding. I had a full beard for a while, and then when I shaved it I left this part for last, you know, to see how it looked. Linklater said that Black had no sooner interviewed the real Bernie in prison than he already had the essence of Bernie.Ĭan I tell you I am not fond of cremations? I just don’t like the idea of someone spending eternity in something the size of a motel ice bucket.” 3. I just watched this for the second time after a couple of years, and it struck me more this time how many scenes he delivers for his spot on gospel singing. This dark, satirical drama is executed in a perfectly original way by the sheer earnestness and effeminate grace that Black inhabits for the role of the enigmatic Bernie, and also under the original direction of Richard Linklater. One of the other few movies that succeeds while also showing Black’s range. There used to be a way to stick it to the man. The movie is also all about Joan Cusack, and an unforgettable soundtrack perfectly tuned to the scene, like Metallica’s “ Jump in the Fire” at the scene where they sneak off campus for the Battle of the Band tryouts, and also an appropriate peppering of AC/DC. Jack Black’s comic and singing strengths in a single character–and his original character–make for enduring cinematic satisfaction. School of Rock is not for the faint of heart. I’ll whip it out almost anytime someone’s doing something extreme, like my son Lucas today who just stayed up all night, watched School of Rock, and wore shirt sleeves outside–in 16 degrees! School of Rock is inspirational. We love the line so much we use it in our own family to this day. If you’re gonna be hard core, you gotta live hard core.” He has a long list to choose from, but if you’re forced to choose just five, consider these: 1. He’s funny, a better singer than you might think, and has morphed into a gifted character-actor as well. Thomas Jacob “Jack” Black is where it’s at.
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