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Greetings Film Fiends and welcome to John Doe's Film Blog. 30 years of dedicated celluloid obsession has meant that I have seen a few films. Drawing attention to some of the lesser discussed gems that I love. Cult classics, obscure curios and quality genre pictures. This blogs purpose is to translate some of my passion for these films and with luck, inspire you the reader to go check em out.

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TV Clip of the Moment - Joseph Gordon-Levitt's tribute to Singin' In The Rain

November 27th 2009 23:01

Joseph Gordon-Levitt just wants to make the SNL crowd Laugh

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Joseph Gordon Levitt hosts Saturday Night Live

A pair of JDM TV Clips of the Moment within two days, seems it’s been a good week for the small screen.

For John Doe Joseph Gordon-Levitt ranks as possibly the best actor of the new generation. The former 3rd Rock from the Sun child star chooses his roles with a seeming indifference to convention. The bravery of his performance in Mysterious Skin is evidence-par excellence of this point. Equally pleasing was his refined presence in the film-noir-in-a-high school indie treat Brick.

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Joseph looking smooth

Shamefully JD has yet to see the much lauded rom-com with a difference (500) Days of Summer but has no doubt that Gordon-Levitt will again leave an impression. It is amusing that the one time the lad has gone in for the paycheck vehicle with G.I Joe his face is masked for most of the proceedings, a sly nod to his discomfort at the whoring nature of the industry perhaps?

Regardless of what preceded it, last week the young star hosted Saturday Night Live and again delivered above and beyond the call of duty. While many who have come through the hallowed NBC halls to stand centre stage on the cult show seem content to rest on their laurels (read sleepwalk through it) the man with the hyphenated surname again was willing to risk embarrassment.

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Donald O'Connor in the original number "Make Em Laugh"

Performing in front of a live studio audience, without the use of a net he chose to perform a musical number. Not just any singing and dancing comedy act mind you, but a true classic moment of cinema. “Make Em Laugh” originally performed by Donald O'Connor in Singing In the Rain is a benchmark that few would attempt to salute in this MTV generation, but for JGL it seems to just be further evidence of his indelible cool and love of celluloid history.

Combined with his later parody of the seminal 80’s John Cusack gem Say Anything this all just adds up to John Doe being even more enamored with his work and eager to heap more praise on the thespian at every turn.

To view the complete episode of SNL hosted by Joseph Gordon-Levitt by clicking HERE

Watch Joseph Gordon Levitt backflip his way through “Make ‘Em Laugh”

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TV Clip of the Moment - The Muppet’s Bohemian Rhapsody

November 25th 2009 23:47

A Queenly salute to Rock n Roll Royalty.

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Jim Henson and his most famous creation exposed

John Doe knows he is not alone in his love affair with the puppeteer maestro Jim Henson and all the imaginative creations that sprung from his fantastic cerebrum (The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth etc).

The ebullient response JD got to his reviewing Season 1 of the seminal variety show and sharing The Muppet Movie Poster Collection provides more than enough impetus for Johnny to post this latest musical delight from the timeless masters of childish mayhem.

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Take a good look, you may never see Bohemian Rhapsody the same way

Always aware of their parodies place in the lexicon of pop culture and respecting the inspirations obsessive fan base. Here the personality disordered, eccentric cloth creations rework Queen’s epic rock anthem Bohemian Rhapsody with hilarious results.

Pure genius, it’s hard cite a favourite moment with the “Swedish Chef”, “Beeker” and “Gonzo’s Chickens” all bringing their A-Game to harmonized hilarity. “Animal” goes off on his own mama frenzied tangent and that bovine bitch Miss Piggy naturally thinks it’s all about “moi”.

So grab a coffee, make sure you aren’t sipping it as you press play and bask in magical delight that proves truly great art never ages, it just evolves.

The Muppet’s do Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody.