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Johnny Depp as Whitey Bulger

Topaz Gem — Fri, 30 May 2014 15:29:10 GMT

Bostonians are on high alert since Johnny Depp is in town filming Black Mass, the story of Whitey Bulger. He's filming in Dorchester at the moment, but there haven't been too many sightings, much to the dismay of his fans. Could be because Depp looks like a much older man, LOL. The photos I've seen are amazing, as Depp really looks like Bulger. I read the book, based on a recommendation from another poster and really liked it. I'm anxious to see the movie, although if it's filming now, it probably won't be released for at least another year if not longer.

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SydneyH — Fri, 30 May 2014 15:30:57 GMT

Topaz, I heard yesterday that John Connelly, aka Zip the Fed's conviction was overturned. Unbelievable!

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Topaz Gem — Fri, 30 May 2014 15:34:07 GMT

On 5/30/2014 SydneyH said:
Topaz, I heard yesterday that John Connelly, aka Zip the Fed's conviction was overturned. Unbelievable!

You're kidding! I hadn't heard that. What a shame if it's true. I'm going to Google it to see what happened. I never thought Connelly was guilty until I read the book. I just thought it was the fall guy. He had a boyhood fascination with Bulger and he seriously crossed the professional line as an FBI agent. I wonder who is playing Connelly in the movie?

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SydneyH — Fri, 30 May 2014 15:36:37 GMT

I had no reservations about the charges that Zip looked the other way and filled his pockets while Whitey ran amok. Absolutely none, lol.

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Topaz Gem — Fri, 30 May 2014 15:36:55 GMT

Just checked the cast: Joel Edgerton plays Connelly.

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QueenDanceALot — Fri, 30 May 2014 15:39:19 GMT

I think Depp can do just about anything. He's such a talented actor.

His look is the least to do with it, IMO.

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SydneyH — Fri, 30 May 2014 15:39:40 GMT

I met Howie Carr in March and got to chat with him about his latest book. He's lucky to be alive.

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Topaz Gem — Fri, 30 May 2014 15:46:17 GMT

On 5/30/2014 SydneyH said:
I met Howie Carr in March and got to chat with him about his latest book. He's lucky to be alive.

Love Howie, and you're right in that he's darn lucky that Bulger didn't get around to bumping him off, as he threatened him at one point. I think that when Whitey had to go on the lam, he left behind some unfinished business in Boston and Howie was one of the lucky ones.

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SydneyH — Fri, 30 May 2014 15:53:07 GMT

Howie said that Whitey sent his crew to case his home, fortunately for him, they were watching the wrong house. Fast forward 25 years later, Bulger tried to get him banned from his trial. Guess he can't let stuff go, lol.

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croemer — Fri, 30 May 2014 15:55:52 GMT

This is one movie with violence I may go see.

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Elstongunn — Fri, 30 May 2014 18:22:03 GMT

On 5/30/2014 KittyLouWhoToo said:
I think Depp can do just about anything. He's such a talented actor.

His look is the least to do with it, IMO.

I absolutely agree. Few actors can actually inhabit a role, and he is one of the few. I will be interested in how he does with this one.

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scotttie — Fri, 30 May 2014 18:36:54 GMT

I will want to see this one for sure. Depp is a fabulous actor and I am looking forward to seeing what he does with this role.

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Lavinia_1 — Fri, 30 May 2014 20:30:50 GMT

Maybe this one will break his steak of bad, dumb movies . . . Used to really like, now he's gotten so boring --- I liked the quirky Depp.

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raven-blackbird — Sat, 31 May 2014 05:57:49 GMT

what EVERY Deep is in...........it's awesome...........so I don't expect this one to be any less.............................raven

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Linders Back — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 02:57:22 GMT

Spent the day around the house doing "chores": laundry, painting, cooking, etc. Didn't take my usual walk around the neighborhood.

Talking with the neighbors this evening and what do you know? Johnny Depp and the whole movie company was one block over filming all day!

I think they will be back tomorrow so I'll be out there looking. Usually when I take visitors from out of town around the city, I always include "where whitey dumped the bodies" practically in my backyard (along with the Adams' birthplaces and Peacefields). Glad they are keeping this movie authentic and including that stretch of the Neponset in the film.

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raven-blackbird — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 02:59:23 GMT

On 6/9/2014 Linders Back said:
Spent the day around the house doing "chores": laundry, painting, cooking, etc. Didn't take my usual walk around the neighborhood.

Talking with the neighbors this evening and what do you know? Johnny Depp and the whole movie company was one block over filming all day!

I think they will be back tomorrow so I'll be out there looking. Usually when I take visitors from out of town around the city, I always include "where whitey dumped the bodies" practically in my backyard (along with the Adams' birthplaces and Peacefields). Glad they are keeping this movie authentic and including that stretch of the Neponset in the film.

I AM Jealous..........would love to see Deep in person....................................raven

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Puzzle Piece — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 03:03:08 GMT

Depp or no Depp, it's not entertainment to me to view a psycho mob killer.

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Shorty2U — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 04:54:01 GMT

Its also Johnnys 51st birthday today (Monday)

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MaryV — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 03:29:45 GMT

I hope he doesn't over do the accent. Pet peeve of this Bostonian.

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adelle38 — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 04:02:11 GMT

On 6/9/2014 Love Roses said:
Depp or no Depp, it's not entertainment to me to view a psycho mob killer.

Millions of Godfather and Goodfellows fans would disagree. They can't just make movies about good people. I just hope they don't try to glamorize this thug.