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From an "Elderly Flatulent Gentleman" . . . unlikely nominations

Posted by Auricle (A) on March 18, 2005 at 14:59:58

In Reply to: Favorite single acting job posted by NuWave on March 18, 2005 at 07:45:51:

I thought the latter day Cape Fear was a pale imitation of its precursor. Mitchum and Peck were stunning in that.

I do not know of anything (for an entire film) that I would nominate. Every film has a moment when some things do not work. However, for entire films I will venture forth (stumbles though there may be and in no order)

Paul Scholfield in A Man for All Seasons
Bette Davis (various and combined)
Orson Welles in The Third Man
Cate Blanchette in Elizabeth (controversial, I know. But the strongest woman's role in recent years and superbly done).
Gary Cooper in High Noon
Brando in Streetcar
de Niro Raging Bull
Juliette Binoche Damage. Stunning! To manipulate without manipulating. To dominate without trying. To eviscerate and walk away blameless. To play such a roll requires ultimate confidence and self-effacemet.
Richard Burton The Spy Who came in from the Cold (a bit talky, I know. But acting is about more than words. The Facial expresion as Lemis {Burton} decides between life and death is staggering.

These are but nominees. I put them forth primarily because they are often forgotten. But they deserve conversation.

But there were actors who were so natural they made their co-stars forget their lines and actually engage in a more realistic way. Foremost amongst these was Robert Mitchum (he was infamous for it). But the battery includes Steve McQueen, Paul Scholfield, Anouk Aimée, Jean-Louis Trintignant, and occasionally Yves Montand belongs there. There are more of course. And this exercise is as false as the Oscar contest. I just sought to remember some who might be neglected in this "glitzy" age and in the volly from the youthful amongst us.

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