And this has me thinking.... I sit here thinking about all the great movies, great successes with female leads, but I can't think of a single movie with a female lead that was an abysmal failure.
And this has me thinking.... I sit here thinking about all the great movies, great successes with female leads, but I can't think of a single movie with a female lead that was an abysmal failure.
Why is that?
the question wasn't a "business" question. it's a screenwriter's question. take business out of the equation and give your answer. so let's not answer the "why is that?" question.
yeah, you got it wrong. if you don't like the ladies it makes you less of a man. you're all man, roscoe
the more you respect strong ladies the stronger you are as a man.
that's my opinion and there's nothing you can do about it.
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Audrey Tautou in Amelie. She made mugging-for-the-camera charming and went to great creative lengths to get her man. And it doesn't hurt that the movie is gorgeous.
She's a beautiful character but is breathtaking when she discovers her husband's infidelity. Her devastation, and then her gritty determination to pull it together in front of her kids... She captures motherhood at its most graceful, and marriage at its most heartbreaking - in one magnficent moment.
Actually, name most of her films: The Tall Guy, The Remains of the Day, Angels in America... The list goes on.
She's a beautiful character but is breathtaking when she discovers her husband's infidelity. Her devastation, and then her gritty determination to pull it together in front of her kids... She captures motherhood at its most graceful, and marriage at its most heartbreaking - in one magnficent moment.
Actually, name most of her films: The Tall Guy, The Remains of the Day, Angels in America... The list goes on.
Thomson in Love, Actually is a terrific example, Nic. She was fabulous. I also loved Helen Mirren in The Queen, an exquisite performance that created a character rather than relying on mimicry. Mind you, Mirren in anything is an event.
Another film I saw for the first time recently is Mary Queen of Scots with Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson. Both actors were at the very peak of their powers and were absolutely wonderful.
Terminator 2
Amelie
Terminator
Alien
Pitch Black
Run Lola Run
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Labrynth
Pan's Labrynth
Breakfast at Tiffany's
La Femme Nikita
Aliens
I also loved Helen Mirren in The Queen, an exquisite performance that created a character rather than relying on mimicry. Mind you, Mirren in anything is an event.
Another film I saw for the first time recently is Mary Queen of Scots with Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson. Both actors were at the very peak of their powers and were absolutely wonderful.
Agree on Mirren. Don't remember Mary Queen of Scots... Might be worth a look.
Pan's Labyrinthe is a great example. That little girl is exquisite.
And this has me thinking.... I sit here thinking about all the great movies, great successes with female leads, but I can't think of a single movie with a female lead that was an abysmal failure.
Why is that?
Because you're not thinking of Æon Flux, Motherhood or Case 39?
Terminator 2
Amelie
Terminator
Alien
Pitch Black
Run Lola Run
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Labrynth
Pan's Labrynth
Breakfast at Tiffany's
La Femme Nikita
Aliens
I agree with almost all of this list.
I would also add The Descent, Copycat, Dangerous Liaisons and Irina Palm.
Kathleen Turner in Romancing The Stone
Barbara Streisand in Funny Girl/Funny Lady/What's Up Doc
Susan Hayward in I Want To Live
Vivian Leigh, Gone With The Wind
Maureen O'Hara in The Quiet Man and Against All Flags
Ditto on all the women and films posted so far -- how about some love for:
- Susan Sarandon & Geena Davis in "Thelma & Louise."
- Maggie Gyllenhaal in "The Secretary."
- Sandra Bullock in "Speed"
- Mo'Nique & Gabourey Sidibe in "Precious"
I know I can think of more.
ETA: Did anyone mention Charlize Theron in "Monster." ??
Advice from writer, Kelly Sue DeConnick. "Try this: if you can replace your female character with a sexy lamp and the story still basically works, maybe you need another draft.-
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