Can't-go-wrong Actors

[Red]

So I was thinking about this after reading the Immortal Beloved thread and how Gary Oldman made what could've been a sh*t movie perfectly watcheable. So who are the actors you rely on to make a movie good? Like you know its gotta have something redeemable in it if they're there?

Some of mine:

-Laura Linney
-William H. Macy
-Patricia Clarkson
-Phillip Seymour Hoffman
-Hope Davis
-good ol' Gary Oldman

[UnwindedDreams]

DeNiro
Bette Midler
Jack Nicholson
Kathy Bates
Diane Keaton
Tom Hanks
Anthony Hopkins
Jodie Foster
Dustin Hoffman
Barbara Streisand...

[madformac]

-Sean Penn
-Gary Oldman (again)
-Tom Hanks
-Dame Judi Dench
-Jack Nicholson

DeNiro used to but I think he's sold out lately.

[Richard B]

Nice lists everyone! I will add:
Johnny Depp
Jeff Bridges
Michelle Pfeiffer

[JazmenFlowers]

DeNiro
Bette Midler
Jack Nicholson
Kathy Bates
Diane Keaton
Tom Hanks
Anthony Hopkins
Jodie Foster
Dustin Hoffman
Barbara Streisand...
I agree with each one of these, esp. Barbra, Bette and Diane. I'll also go with Richard on Pfeiffer.

[diamondsnake]

Michelle Pfiefer
Jodie Foster (Can't wait for her new movie this weekend)
John Travolta
Jennifer Coolidge (She has been in the stupidest movies and TV shows, but she is the funniest woman on the planet!)
Juliane Moore
Kate Winslet

[GarboSpeaks!]

In order:
Guys-
Gary Oldman
Christopher Walken
Morgan Freeman (Legendary status imo. The guy can act his ass off!)
Willem Defoe
Ving Rhames
Jason Stratham (ok, so he's not a household name yet, but he will be, and currently holds HOTTIE status!)
Hmm, that's all I can come up w/ now. The others that have been mentioned rock, but these guys imo really deserve their due!

Chicks-
Michelle Pfeiffer
Angelina Jolie (freak of nature, but billiant in Girl Interupted & Gia)
Chloe Webb (Has been, but in her day she RAWKED!)
Jodie Foster
Cher (YES CHER!)
Charlize Theron
& Milla Jovovich!

[Miss Vicky]

Joaquin Phoenix
Johnny Depp
Russell Crowe

I should say though that all three have been in some really awful movies, but all of them were awful despite the fine performances by these guys.

On the flip side, there are also many actors that I have the opposite reaction to, that is to say that I WILL NOT watch a movie if they are in it unless there is a very compelling reason to overlook their presence. Here are a few of those:

Tom Cruise
Billy Bob Thornton
Halle Berry
Pierce Brosnan
Orlando Bloom
Jude Law
Adam Sandler
Jim Carrey
Mike Meyers
Owen Wilson
George Clooney

[ragandbone]

This is great list already, and most of those I would have picked have been mentioned (so impressed with Patricia Clarkson!) but I could add some...

Adam Brody
Daniel Day Lewis
Don Cheadle
Laura Dern
Cate Blanchett
Sissy Spacek

My all-time favorite actress died not that long ago: Anne Bancroft.

[amber]

Jack Nicholson
Jodie Foster
Parker Posey
Bette Davis
Isabelle Adjani (okay, actually you can go wrong with some of her movies, but not with her)
Julianne Moore
Kevin Kline
Don Cheadle
Owen Wilson
Michelle Pfeiffer (I sometimes think I might pay just to stare at her for an hour and a half, she is so pretty).
Christopher Walken
Phillip S. H.
Edit - Diane Lane. I guess you can go wrong, but I just love her, think she's gorgeous.

Oh, I did this without reading anyone else's list.

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Judy Garland
Nicole Kidman
Jude Law
Laura Dern
Juliette Binoche
Michelle Pfeiffer
Deborah Kerr
Liza Minnelli (Just scratch out Rent-a-Cop :eek: )
Barbara Streisand
Jack Nicholson
Dustin Hoffman

[CelticGypsy]

Robert Redford
Sandra Bullock (she is goofy yet cute)
Tom Hanks
Elizabeth Taylor (she takes command of the screen)
Catherine Zeta-Jones
George Clooney
Julia Roberts
Angelina Jolie
Dustin Hoffman
Orlando Bloom
Pierce Brosnan
Salma Hayek
Kate Winslet
Johnny Depp

[ontheEdgeof17]

Stockard Channing.

'nuff said

[Beachwood Mac]

One that I didn't notice mentioned but a favorite for many years is Meryl Streep. It was good to see Philip Seymour Hoffman recognized this year and someone that Amber mentioned, Parker Posey, is also a great talent.

[amber]

Stockard Channing.

'nuff said

That actually is enough said. :nod:
I can't believe I forgot her. She's extremely compelling, a huge favorite. Kids, if you haven't seen "Girl Most Likely To..." you might like it. I think the girls will like it more.

Beachwood Mac - I think Meryl is always automatically on the list. :laugh: *but seriously* or, she made the list. Or something. :p

[Red]

I can't believe I forgot Meryl freakin' Streep. I love how non-acty she is. Every line delivered is so natural and never feels scripted.

Oh and I don't know if you guys know who he is, but I love, LOVE Sam Rockwell. Probably one of the most talented and underappreciated actors around. But I also was saying that about Phillip Seymour Hoffman this time last year and look at the ol' boy now!

[elie]

1)Johnny Depp.( I don't like all of his movies, but he does not make mistakes in his choices)
2)Diane Keaton (I even liked the "Father of the Bride" because of her!)
3)Tom Hanks (I even liked "Ladykillers" because of him).
4)Benicio Del Toro(I'll just watch anything he is in :xoxo: )
5)Christopher Walken (He makes even silly movies watchable IMO. He is one of the reasons "The Deerhunter" is one of the best movies ever. And he made me cry in "Catch me if you can").

A bit off-subject, but I 'll also watch anything Steven Soderbergh directs.

[Richard B]

Must add:

Juliette Binoche (ooh my love)
Sigourney Weaver
Richard Dreyfuss

[mylittledemon]

Whether they've always made good films, or the bad ones, these are a few of my favorite actors:

Christopher Lee
Michael Keaton
Samuel L. Jackson
Johnny Depp
Ian McKellen
Liam Neeson
Sean Connery

[wondergirl9847]

You forgot the #1 actor who makes EVERY movie he's in friggin' spectacular....PAULY SHORE!

Sheesh. :rolleyes:

[Moony]

Tori Spelling.

[Richard B]

Tori Spelling.
Hahahaha.

Hard to tell if you're serious. She was really funny in 'The House of Yes.'

[Richard B]

Must add Jeremy Irons to the list.

And Joan and John Cusack.

[amber]

I like Amber's list! I would add Johnny Depp, Bill Murray and Jeff Bridges, who I think is very underrated. I love the fact you included Owen Wilson, who I adore.
Did I tell you I once interviewed Kevin Kline? I might have. Anyway he was lovely and very theatrical and actory, I was not disappointed. :)
oooooh...I'm so jeal. :blob2: He's a Scorpio, too, and Phoebe Cates is a Cancer. You know I had to say that. But moving on -

I think Jeff Bridges is underrated, too - he's not quite a favorite though, although I definitely like some of his performances a lot. My mom loves him. Bill Murray is great, of course.
I used the criteria "would I see a movie just because they are in it?"

I almost wanted to add Peter O'toole and Michael Caine and Anthony Hopkins - but I guess they'd be right below that criteria...

I think you know I don't care much for Depp, although I wish I looked like him...:laugh:
Owen Wilson is always funny, no matter what the rest of the movie is doing. I think he shares your sign as well, by the way.

I'd also like to add that I always enjoy watching Goldie Hawn, so she could probably be on my list - although I guess "can't go wrong" wouldn't apply in general, just for me.

Edit - Richard - Jeremy Irons is very hot to me, good choice. I only have real lust crushes on very few actor men, and he is one. Jack is the other.
And John Cusack! of course! He has to be on the list!

[amber]

I love the Cusacks too, although John has let me down in recent years. Must Love Dogs was dreadful. And Serendipity wasn't much better.
That was sad, because Diane Lane was in it, too.:( She's weird, though, she doesn't seem to pick her movies exceptionally well. Although, I really don't think she gets sent as many scripts, so she does okay for what she is sent. She has a few real good ones, though. I've always been sad she isn't more famous and popular.

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Crap..I forgot Diane Lane..

Under The Tuscan Sun is one of my fav. movies ever...

[amber]

Peter O'Toole and Michael Caine are always fantastic, even in terrible films. Not quite as mad about Anthony Hopkins, I think Legends Of The Fall and all those Hannibal movies has put me off him a little. Love Remains Of The Day though.

I love Goldie, and, I'm a little embarrassed to say, Kurt Russell too. Actually if the criteria is "would I see a movie because they are in it" then I must of course add Mr Ferrell and The Rock :laugh: I have no idea why I like The Rock so much, I just do.

Just looked, Owen Wilson is November 18, so he is a Scorpio. How do you always know these things Amber? :laugh:

Because I don't like to think about important things, I remember actors birthdays instead. Goldie Hawn is the 20th, Meg Ryan and Jodie Foster are the 19th. (Yes, I'm the only one who loves Meg Ryan).

The Rock is pretty cute, but I can't explain your love either. Yes, you must add Will to your list. :cool:
Kurt Russel is awesome. He's very likeable. fairly good actor, can do comedy or serious passably....

Yes, Peter O'toole is always an especially bright spot for me. God, he's the best interview, too! His stories....hilarious man. Did you see Rock my World? (may be differently titled in UK. Alicia Silverstone and Joan Plowright and a bunch of cute boys were in it).

[Richard B]

I love the Cusacks too, although John has let me down in recent years. Must Love Dogs was dreadful. And Serendipity wasn't much better.
I actually prefer Joan Cusack over John anyway. She kills me.

[SuzeQuze]

Stockard Channing.

'nuff said

Ooh I love her. What do you think of her new show? I think its funny, I love her and Winkler as ex's!

[madformac]

Because I don't like to think about important things, I remember actors birthdays instead..

Triviality is my domain Amber. :laugh: Anything pointless that isn't important or somebody needs to know then I'll know it.... :lol:

Actually, Bill Murray is another, as mentioned, to add to my list.

There's an English actor called Bill Nighy (he played Billy Mac in Love Actually). He's pretty solid and entertaining too.

Can I also suggest Daniel Craig? Damn fine actor and from my region of the country. Now he's got the Bond gig it might change things but I feel he will make Bond rather than Bond break him (as I believe it's done with all of them, maybe with the exception of Connery)

[madformac]

Peter O'Toole is the best. I also miss Richard Harris. They were great hellraisers in their day, but poetic with it :nod:

You could possibly add in Oliver Reed there too. :nod:

[amber]

I don't think it's The Rock's looks I like, so much as his capacity to beat people up in movies while things explode in the background! Sometimes I just enjoy really dumb movies Amber.

Peter O'Toole is the best. I also miss Richard Harris. They were great hellraisers in their day, but poetic with it :nod:
Yeah, that's what a lot of his great stories are about.
I like dumb movies, too. For instance, I just enjoyed War of the Worlds.
I have to say, I haven't missed many Tom Cruise movies. *waits for hideous backlash*.

[Richard B]

Peter O'Toole is the best. I also miss Richard Harris. They were great hellraisers in their day, but poetic with it :nod:
Peter O'Toole rules. Never not once enjoyed a performance.

Anjelica Houston (especially in The Dead)
Helen Mirren

I also am really liking Clive Owen in everything I've seen him in.

[elie]

Can I also suggest Daniel Craig? Damn fine actor and from my region of the country. Now he's got the Bond gig it might change things but I feel he will make Bond rather than Bond break him (as I believe it's done with all of them, maybe with the exception of Connery)

I used to like Daniel Craig a lot. I loved him in "Sylvia" (I thought he was a very convincing Ted Hughes, even though he didn't look like him) and in "Mother", but I 'm not very sure about the Bond thing. I am one of those who believe that Clive Owen should be Bond :o And I didn't like him in "Munich" so much. I think he is much better in smaller, more indie kind of films.

[madformac]

I have to say, I haven't missed many Tom Cruise movies. *waits for hideous backlash*.

I'll stand with you for the upcoming wave of abuse. :blob1:

I love most of his movies. He's a great "popcorn" actor. You can tune in and drop out. The only trouble is, whatever the role, you still believe its Tom Cruise. Must be the smile.:laugh:

I still stand by my view he was robbed of the Best Actor Oscar for Rain Man by Hoffman. It was his best performance in terms of believing in the character.

[amber]

I'll stand with you for the upcoming wave of abuse. :blob1:

I love most of his movies. He's a great "popcorn" actor. You can tune in and drop out. The only trouble is, whatever the role, you still believe its Tom Cruise. Must be the smile.:laugh:

I still stand by my view he was robbed of the Best Actor Oscar for Rain Man by Hoffman. It was his best performance in terms of believing in the character.
What about BOTFOJ? I thought that was widely regarded as his best performance? Oddly, those are the two I haven't seen. Oh, wait, and Far and Away.
Yeah, he usually is like Tom Cruise, but he's smart in picking his roles to fit him. :shrug: I think he is slightly underrated, though - I thought he was a bit brill in Interview With a Vampire and Collateral.

[madformac]

I used to like Daniel Craig a lot. I loved him in "Sylvia" (I thought he was a very convincing Ted Hughes, even though he didn't look like him) and in "Mother", but I 'm not very sure about the Bond thing. I am one of those who believe that Clive Owen should be Bond :o And I didn't like him in "Munich" so much. I think he is much better in smaller, more indie kind of films.

From what I've seen of filming for Casino Royale it's gonna be VERY different from all previous Bond films. Very brutal and far more realistic. Craig wouldn't commit to the role for a whole year until the script convinced him it would work.

Anybody living in the UK can see an exclusive interview from the set in Nassau on Film 2006 with Jonathan Ross this Friday night.

[Richard B]

I still stand by my view he was robbed of the Best Actor Oscar for Rain Man by Hoffman. It was his best performance in terms of believing in the character.
I think 'Born On The 4th of July' is his best work, ever.

[elie]

Bill Nighy is fantastic in Shaun Of The Dead.

I haven't seen Daniel Craig in much, although he did a good job playing Ted Hughes in Sylvia.

Has anyone mentioned Catherine Keener yet? She's always great.

Agree about DC, just wrote the same thing a couple of posts above:blob1:

Catherine Keener is great. And one of the most beautiful actresses. She looked better than anyone else at the Oscars, IMO

[elie]

From what I've seen of filming for Casino Royale it's gonna be VERY different from all previous Bond films. Very brutal and far more realistic. Craig wouldn't commit to the role for a whole year until the script convinced him it would work.

Anybody living in the UK can see an exclusive interview from the set in Nassau on Film 2006 with Jonathan Ross this Friday night.

Yeah, I guess he will be different, but good-different. I think it was silly of people to bash the producers so much about it. Do you know about the website craignotbond.com??I mean they are not completely ignorant after all. they had their reasons. I preferred Clive Owen because I think he would be closer to Connery's Bond, but I tend to think it would be a sort of superficial choice, if you know what I mean.
Unfortuantely (for many reasons) I don't live in the uk :(

[madformac]

What about BOTFOJ? I thought that was widely regarded as his best performance? Oddly, those are the two I haven't seen. Oh, wait, and Far and Away.
Yeah, he usually is like Tom Cruise, but he's smart in picking his roles to fit him. :shrug: I think he is slightly underrated, though - I thought he was a bit brill in Interview With a Vampire and Collateral.

BOTFOJ. Another very good movie. Don't think he got the praise here because of the "It's Tom Cruise trying to play it serious" mentality from the press. I guess it's why he's since tended to stick to his own comfort zone. It guarantees success. I love Collateral (Am I the only one?:laugh: ) and I can't wait to see Michael Mann's next epic, Miami Vice. :nod:

I like a lot of Tom Cruise movies but I'm still on Trey Parker and Matt Stone's side. He is just freaky these days!

He's not helped himself lately. He does come across as a nut job. Since the "contract" with Nicole ended and his change in PR, things have gotten much worse for his image.

[elie]

Great minds think alike :) Her presence in a film definitely makes me want to watch it. I wish she had won the Oscar over Weisz.

I haven't seen Keener in Capote yet, but anyhow, I am not so crazy about Weisz. I kind of liked her in the Constant Gardener, but apart from that, all of her previous films pretty much sucked (sorry for that:o ). I think that Keener is fabulous. Have you seen a film where she palays Ben Stiller's girlfriend who later hooks up with Nasstasja Kinski?

[chiliD]

Ok, I'll weigh in on this one: (stream of consciousness...off the top of my head)

Guys:

Cary Grant
Clark Gable
Jimmy Stewart
Richard Burton
David Janssen
Humphery Bogart
Henry Fonda
Sidney Portier
Jack Nicholson
Martin Sheen
Marlon Brando
Al Pacino
Robert DeNiro
Robert Duvall
Matthew Broderick
Johnny Depp
Denzel Washington
Samuel L. Jackson
Danny Glover
Morgan Freeman
Donald Sutherland
Keifer Sutherland
Dennis Hopper
Joaquin Phoenix
Eugene Levy
Michael McKean
Michael Keaton
Tom Hanks
John C. McGinley
Jeff Bridges
Beau Bridges
George Clooney
Nathan Lane
Steve Buschemy
John Goodman

Gals:

Jodie Foster
Shirley MacLaine
Elizabeth Taylor
Lauren Bacall
Katharine Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn
Reese Witherspoon
Winona Ryder
Dianne Weist
Barbara Hershey
Jennifer Aniston
Catharine Zeta-Jones
Diane Keaton

[madformac]

Yeah, I guess he will be different, but good-different. I think it was silly of people to bash the producers so much about it. Do you know about the website craignotbond.com??I mean they are not completely ignorant after all. they had their reasons. I preferred Clive Owen because I think he would be closer to Connery's Bond, but I tend to think it would be a sort of superficial choice, if you know what I mean.
Unfortuantely (for many reasons) I don't live in the uk :(

I really wanted Brosnan to continue. I thought Craig was a rash decision and I was pissed initially.

Then I studied his work (I believe Layer Cake convinced the Bond producers of his talent. Rent it out if you haven't seen it!)

Now I've seen some of the Casino Royale footage I think he is 100% right for the role. The work is far too physical and violent for Pierce to do for sure.

the craignotbond website is pathetic. How can you judge him without a film to judge him on?

[madformac]

Ok, I'll weigh in on this one: (stream of consciousness...off the top of my head)

Guys:

Cary Grant
Clark Gable
Jimmy Stewart
Richard Burton
David Janssen
Humphery Bogart
Henry Fonda
Sidney Portier
Jack Nicholson
Martin Sheen
Marlon Brando
Al Pacino
Robert DeNiro
Robert Duvall
Matthew Broderick
Johnny Depp
Denzel Washington
Samuel L. Jackson
Danny Glover
Morgan Freeman
Donald Sutherland
Keifer Sutherland
Dennis Hopper
Joaquin Phoenix
Eugene Levy
Michael McKean
Michael Keaton
Tom Hanks
John C. McGinley
Jeff Bridges
Beau Bridges
George Clooney
Nathan Lane
Steve Buschemy
John Goodman

Gals:

Jodie Foster
Shirley MacLaine
Elizabeth Taylor
Lauren Bacall
Katharine Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn
Reese Witherspoon
Winona Ryder
Dianne Weist
Barbara Hershey
Jennifer Aniston
Catharine Zeta-Jones
Diane Keaton

Well you are 50 Steve! :blob1: :laugh:

[elie]

Collateral is great! I just really like Michael Mann's movies. I'm sure Miami Vice will be excellent too. I hope they keep the theme tune by Jan Hammer though.

I LOVE Michael Mann. My favorite director next to Soderbergh, but I didn't like Collateral that much. But when I finished watching Ali, I just pushed the play button once again...
@madformac I wanted Brosnan to continue too, I just love him!! He is so cool and funnym but maybe they thought he was old?

[Rickypt]

Most have been said, for me:

Julianne Moore
Sissy Spacek
Susan Sarandon
Helen Mirren
Jessica Lange
Emma Thompson
Catherine Deneuve
Laura Linney

[madformac]

@madformac I wanted Brosnan to continue too, I just love him!! He is so cool and funnym but maybe they thought he was old?

Brosnan was an amazing Bond but the work on this film requires a very fit actor and even I admit I don't think he could physically pull it off. Wait until the film comes out and you'll see what I mean. :nod: I think you will love Craig's take on the role.

[amber]

Great minds think alike :) Her presence in a film definitely makes me want to watch it. I wish she had won the Oscar over Weisz.
Another Keener fan, here. :wavey: I forgot where I first noticed her...
also, person I wish was in hella, hella more movies - Famke Jansen.
Brosnan is my favorite Bond - but I'm sure the new guy will be good.

[DrummerDeanna]

Catherine Keener is seriously one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen.

She was breathtaking at the Oscars...and well, I first noticed her in 40 Year Old Virging..sad I know...but holy crap...she's just...beautiful. So I've been on a Catherine Keener kicks since then....I definitely enjoy her.

[madformac]

Brosnan is my favorite Bond - but I'm sure the new guy will be good.

I found this interview with Craig on the set. You need Real Player to view it.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/avdb/news_web/video/9012da68003c1c8/bb/09012da68003c28f_16x9_bb.ram

And some small clips of filming too.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/nolavconsole/ukfs_news/hi/bb_rm_fs.stm?&news=1&bbwm=1&bbram=1&nol_storyid=4791276

:wavey:

[amber]

I found this interview with Craig on the set. You need Real Player to view it.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/avdb/news_web/video/9012da68003c1c8/bb/09012da68003c28f_16x9_bb.ram

And some small clips of filming too.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/nolavconsole/ukfs_news/hi/bb_rm_fs.stm?&news=1&bbwm=1&bbram=1&nol_storyid=4791276

:wavey:
Thanks, maybe I'll take a peeky when I get home from work. :)

[madformac]

What about Harrison Ford?

He's made some good films. Always entertaining. I thought Patriot Games was very good. he's a serious but "popcorn" actor too.

Not afraid of pushing the action despite his age. He's gonna be 65 when production starts on Indiana Jones 4 and 71 when Star Wars Episode VII starts shooting!

[amber]

What about Harrison Ford?

He's made some good films. Always entertaining. I thought Patriot Games was very good. he's a serious but "popcorn" actor too.

Not afraid of pushing the action despite his age. He's gonna be 65 when production starts on Indiana Jones 4 and 71 when Star Wars Episode VII starts shooting!
Yeah, he's pretty cool. I honestly couldn't guage his range, though. It seem fair. He's very regular guy in a way.

[mylittledemon]

Peter O'Toole and Michael Caine are always fantastic, even in terrible films:

On my God, I love Peter O'Toole in "My Favorite Year"

[Red]

Oh, Catherine Keener, isn't she gorgeous? And such a versatile actress. I don't know if these fine ladies have been mentioned yet or not:

-Maggie Smith
-Dame Judy Dench
-Samantha Morten

and these gents:

-Christian Bale
-Jim Broadbent
-Sam Rockwell.........I had to mention him again.

C'mon people, has no one heard of him? Well I'm declaring this now....he needs a little more time but he will be HUGE. Great, great actor.

[elie]

-Sam Rockwell.........I had to mention him again.

C'mon people, has no one heard of him? Well I'm declaring this now....he needs a little more time but he will be HUGE. Great, great actor.

I have seen him in Matchstick Men and I think I liked him there. I should see him in more films in order to decide whether I like him or not:)

[Mari]

^
then you should try
- Confessions Of A Dangerous Minds
- Galaxy Quest
- Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
- Welcome To Collinwood
- Jerry & Tom
- Lawn Dogs
:thumbsup:

(fan, who, me?)

[Miss Vicky]

On my God, I love Peter O'Toole in "My Favorite Year"

(Shudders) I can't even read that name without visions of Caligula. :eek:

[cliffdweller]

Wow, I thought I was the only one who liked Gary Oldman! Dissention used to chastize my lust -er- love for that guy :o

Anyway, great actors/actresses that do no wrong:

Gary Oldman (of course)
Jack Nicholson
Christian Bale
Viggo Mortensen
Bill Murray
Phillip Seymour Hoffman
Johnny Depp
Ralph Fiennes
Jason Schwartzman
Justin Theroux
Benicio DelTorro
Chris Cooper

Sigourney Weaver
Meryl Streep
Kathy Bates
Catherine Keener
Julianne Moore
Sissy Spacek
Laura Dern (god, how do I love thee? Seriously, she is fabulous)
Holly Hunter
Patricia Arquette
Parker Posey
Ellen Burstyn
Hope Davis
I also really like Maggie Gylenhaal but I don't know if she can do no wrong yet, I'll have to give her a few years.

[Richard B]

Christian Bale
Did you see him the brilliant film 'The Machinist'? Was it ever painful to watch. Which of course is intentional. I love every one of Brad Anderson's films. He's my rising star and someone to keep an eye on. I'd love to be in one of his films.

Maggie Gylenhaal
'Secretary' ROCKED. She was also one of the best things in 'Happy Endings.' These are the only 2 films I've seen with her, so far.

[cliffdweller]

'Secretary' ROCKED. She was also one of the best things in 'Happy Endings.' These are the only 2 films I've seen with her, so far.


You've never seen Donnie Darko? :eek: Get thee to a rental store post haste! She is really good in that too.


And yes, The Machinist was amazing. Christian Bale is definitely in my top 5 favorite actors of all time and that's saying something! Not only is he hot as hell, he's one helluva actor. I am so thoroughly impressed by him in everything I've seen him in, (except that heinous Dragon movie he was in with stupid Matthew what's his name) seriously, and to think he started out as a child actor?? Phenomenal.

Edit: Oh, and another actress I'm starting to really like is Zoey DeChanel. She was so f*cking rad in "The Good Girl" with Jennifer Aniston. I thought that movie rocked and J.A. was surprisingly good in it!

[Richard B]

You've never seen Donnie Darko? :eek: Get thee to a rental store post haste! She is really good on that too.


And yes, The Machinist was amazing. Christian Bale is definitely in my top 5 favorite actors of all time and that's saying something! Not only is he hot as hell, he's one helluva actor. I am so thoroughly impressed by him in everything I've seen him in, (except that heinous Dragon movie he was in with stupid Matthew what's his name) seriously, and to think he started out as a child actor?? Phenomenal.
Will add Donnie Darko to my Netflix queue. Didn't know she was in it. Speaking of Maggie and 'Secretary,' I think James Spader is also a fantastic actor. Loved him and Susan Sarandon in 'White Castle.'

Christian is good, but he's not in my top 5 at all. I actually only really enjoyed his performances in 2 films: The Machinist and American Psycho.

That dragon film was horrible. I only rented it for my love affair with Alice Krige...and she was only in it for 5 minutes! Pissed me off. Wretched film.

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[cliffdweller]

That dragon film was horrible. I only rented it for my love affair with Alice Krige...and she was only in it for 5 minutes! Pissed me off. Wretched film.

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Oh yeah? I only rented it for Christian! He looked damn hot, and that's all that movie had going for it. Matthew Mc-whatever hurts my everything so he can screw off (sorry Paula) :laugh:. American Psycho was a great film too, loved the black comedy, I thought Christian did a great job of being utterly hilarious one minute and then darkly disturbing the next---I'm telling you, the man has RANGE as an actor! He's great! That book is insane...Bret Easton Ellis is one sick puppy.

Yes, you must rent Donnie Darko! It's a great movie, very surreal and warpy. It also has another one of my favorite actresses in it, Mary McDonnell.

[dissention]

And yes, The Machinist was amazing. Christian Bale is definitely in my top 5 favorite actors of all time and that's saying something! Not only is he hot as hell, he's one helluva actor. I am so thoroughly impressed by him in everything I've seen him in, (except that heinous Dragon movie he was in with stupid Matthew what's his name) seriously, and to think he started out as a child actor?? Phenomenal.


Christian Bale is my personal god.

Oldman is too much of a ham for me, but that movie he wrote and directed (and thankfully didn't star in), "Nil By Mouth," is phenomenal. The video he directed for Debbie Harry and Perry Farrell's song "The Patience Bossa" is a gas, too.

[Richard B]

Christian Bale is my personal god.

Oldman is too much of a ham for me, but that movie he wrote and directed (and thankfully didn't star in), "Nil By Mouth," is phenomenal. The video he directed for Debbie Harry and Perry Farrell's song "The Patience Bossa" is a gas, too.
I knew a movie thread would bring you back from your hiatus.

MISS YOU!!

[cliffdweller]

Christian Bale is my personal god.

Of course he is.

Oldman is too much of a ham for me, but that movie he wrote and directed (and thankfully didn't star in), "Nil By Mouth," is phenomenal.

Who's in it? If he's not in it I don't know how interested I am :laugh: God I love that guy. Why? Why do I love him so? I think it all starts back with Sid and Nancy---great movie, and for some odd reason I find him utterly irresistable as Sid Vicious.

[dissention]

I wonder why he hasn't directed anything else, as Nil By Mouth is an incredible movie.
I didn't know Debbie Harry and Perry Farrell had collaborated.

http://aworldofhappiness.com/video/ThePatienceBossa.mov

Debbie and Perry riding around on tricycles and singing about staying patient. It was for a children's album called "A World of Happiness." Their song was for Pediatric AIDS, I believe.

And my list:

Actresses
Tilda Swinton
Holly Hunter
Judy Davis
Juliette Lewis
Nicole Kidman
Sally Kirkland
Ellen Burstyn
Amy Madigan
Diane Keaton
Julianne Moore
Jessica Lange
Katharine Hepburn
Susan Sarandon
Elaine May
Lily Tomlin
Shelley Winters
Mia Farrow
Linda Fiorentino
Patricia Clarkson
Lesley Ann Warren
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Lena Olin
Vanessa Redgrave

Actors
Donald Sutherland
Brian Cox
Christian Bale
Robert Mitchum
Jason Bateman
Clancy Brown
Rupert Everett
Jude Law
Ed Harris
Peter Finch
Paul Bettany
Jake Weber
Stephen Rea
Michael Madsen
Woody Allen
Harry Dean Stanton
Paul Newman
Michael McKean
Nick Stahl
Ray Liotta

I knew a movie thread would bring you back from your hiatus.

MISS YOU!!

I saw Corpse Bride the other night and thought of you.

[cliffdweller]

Actresses
Tilda Swinton

Actors

Ed Harris


Love these.

[dissention]

Of course he is.

Naturally. He makes me squeal with delight. What a ****ing actor.

Who's in it? If he's not in it I don't know how interested I am :laugh: God I love that guy. Why? Why do I love him so? I think it all starts back with Sid and Nancy---great movie, and for some odd reason I find him utterly irresistable as Sid Vicious.

Crazy playing crazy...

It's got Ray Winstone and Kathy Burke (Magda from AbFab). Pretty hard movie to watch, but it's great. He's got some chops behind the camera, that's for sure.

[cliffdweller]

He's got some chops behind the camera, that's for sure.


Of course he does. He's hard core baby. I hear he's very intense which doesn't hurt my obsession with him in the least :laugh:

[dissention]

Of course he does. He's hard core baby. I hear he's very intense which doesn't hurt my obsession with him in the least :laugh:

He scares me a bit. And not really in a good way. Strikes me as the type of person who would beat up a hot dog vendor if the bun was stale.

[wondergirl9847]

...is the hotness and a phenomenal actor. I've seen Newsies more times than I care to count. I STILL have not seen Batman Begins, but I will probably get it on PPV soon. Wish Katie Holmes wasn't in it, but who cares....Christian is BAT-FREAKIN-MAN!

[cliffdweller]

I STILL have not seen Batman Begins, but I will probably get is on PPV soon. Wish Katie Holmes wasn't in it, but who cares....Christian is BAT-FREAKIN-MAN!

You will love it. It's kinda like he's Patrick Bateman from American Psycho but instead of being a homocidal maniac, he's a superhero with a bit less ego.

I think that about sums it up :laugh:

He looks beyond fab too--he put all the weight and muscle back on that he lost for The Machinist and let me just say, it's all good :thumbsup:.

[Richard B]

Holly Hunter
Love her, especially in Firecracker and Once Around.


Jessica Lange
Wonderful choice. Adored her in Big Fish, when she slips into the bathtub, she just takes you right with her. Always believable, even in King Kong.

Linda Fiorentino
Yah! Where did show go?

Lena Olin
We both have talked about Lena before.


Jennifer Jason Leigh
And with Christian Bale in The Machinist. Just saw her in Palindromes (not so good).


Rupert Everett
Don't laugh...loved him and Kathy Bates in "Unconditional Love.' I should have hated it, but something about its quirkiness made me really love it. I watched it 3x in a row. I met Kathy bates and told her this. She loved my enthusiasm. She's a true giggler in person.



I saw Corpse Bride the other night and thought of you.
Awww...Good to be thought of.

[dissention]

You will love it. It's kinda like he's Patrick Bateman from American Psycho but instead of being a homocidal maniac, he's a superhero with a bit less ego.

I think that about sums it up :laugh:

He looks beyond fab too--he put all the weight and muscle back on that he lost for The Machinist and let me just say, it's all good :thumbsup:.

"Equilibrium" was surprisingly good, and he was swell in it, for a movie that has all the originality of an Ashlee Simpson song. Some of his movies are utter crap, but he's so great in everything. His range is immeasurable.

[cliffdweller]

He scares me a bit. And not really in a good way. Strikes me as the type of person who would beat up a hot dog vendor if the bun was stale.


:laugh: Oh come on now! He's not Russell Crowe for f*ck's sake! Or Sean Penn for that matter...

Don't make me throw a phone at you :p

[dissention]

Love her, especially in Firecracker and Once Around.

My favorite is The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom. I'd be hard pressed to find a performance that makes me howl more than that one. The woman is genius. A Life Less Ordinairy is almost unwatchable, but she somehow saves it. And with gusto.

Wonderful choice. Adored her in Big Fish, when she slips into the bathtub, she just takes you right with her. Always believable, even in King Kong.

Love that scene. Albert Finney is another great one, too. Have you seen Titus? That's Jessica Lange at the top of her game, man.

Yah! Where did show go?

Beats me. Probably still embarrassed over Jade.

We both have talked about Lena before.

I would love for MGM (or Sony, now that they own all of MGM's flicks) to re-release Romeo Is Bleeding with a commentary by Olin. It's such a blast watching her in that one.

And with Christian Bale in The Machinist. Just saw her in Palindromes (not so good).

Putrid. I thought Storytelling was awful, but Palindromes kicked it's ass in the awful department. Ellen Barkin was pretty good, though.

Don't laugh...loved him and Kathy Bates in "Unconditional Love.' I should have hated it, but something about its quirkiness made me really love it. I watched it 3x in a row. I met Kathy bates and told her this. She loved my enthusiasm. She's a true giggler in person.

You're ****ting me. No laughter here. I EVEN BOUGHT IT. The scene where Maudie shoots the gun and goes flying into the air? I swear, I almost lost all bladder control. It's one of the weirdest movies I've seen; Julie Andrews, Barry Manilow, and Sally Jesse? Just plain weird and delightful. Love it!

Rupert is also really good in Dellamorte Dellamore (aka Cemetery Man) and The Comfort of Strangers. He's very underrated. Such a shame that he ****ed up his face, though.

Awww...Good to be thought of.

Corpse Bride is such a good little movie. Short and sweet. Depp is even a great voice actor.

[Richard B]

Love that scene. Albert Finney is another great one, too. Have you seen Titus? That's Jessica Lange at the top of her game, man.
Have not seen it. Will do. Although her work in Frances is still tops.


You're ****ting me. No laughter here. I EVEN BOUGHT IT. The scene where Maudie shoots the gun and goes flying into the air? I swear, I almost lost all bladder control. It's one of the weirdest movies I've seen; Julie Andrews, Barry Manilow, and Sally Jesse? Just plain weird and delightful. Love it!

You have no idea. After the rental watching 3x in a row, I ran out immediately and bought it myself. The 'Don't Look Now' reference had me laughing so hard I literally had to pause the film to gain composure. That dwarf actress killed me, scene after scene. I agree, the weirdest movie that simply works. It makes me feel so good. I wish I had the damn DVD with me when I met Kathy Bates so she could sign it. She's adorable.

[GypsySorcerer]

Julianne Moore
Nicole Kidman
Kate Winslet
Jessica Lange
Bette Davis
Katharine Hepburn
Thelma Ritter
Ingrid Bergman

Johnny Depp
Jude Law
Giovanni Ribisi
Eli Wallach
Paul Newman
Jack Lemmon
Ed Harris

[Rickypt]

Adored her in Big Fish, when she slips into the bathtub, she just takes you right with her.

That's my favorite scene from any movie, ever. She captured all the emotions of someone watching a loved one die.

[David]

So who are the actors you rely on to make a movie good?Raymond Walburn, Franklin Pangborn, Martha Raye, Eugene Pallette, Alice Brady, Edna May Oliver, W.C. Fields, Robert Ryan, Ted de Corsia, Fredric March, Ernest Truex, Betty Hutton & John Ireland.

[Janet]

Most have been said, for me:

Julianne Moore
Sissy Spacek
Susan Sarandon
Helen Mirren
Jessica Lange
Emma Thompson
Catherine Deneuve
Laura Linney

Great list. These girls are never "off".

[Janet]

Kate Winslet to me is never off...she's one of my favorites.

There are so many good actors out there and most of you touched on people, I didn't see her in the 7 pages I skimmed through but I LOVE Kate.

Laura Linney too...she was mentioned but that girl, whatever she does...it shines.

[Red]

^
then you should try
- Confessions Of A Dangerous Minds
- Galaxy Quest
- Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
- Welcome To Collinwood
- Jerry & Tom
- Lawn Dogs
:thumbsup:

(fan, who, me?)

How much do I love you for knowing this!
Welcome to Collinwood has got to be one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. And it has 3 of my can't-go-wrong actors in it: Sam, William H. Macy and Patricia Clarkson. Hilarious.

You missed a good one though, The Green Mile. One of the creepiest characters ever.

[amber]

Great list. These girls are never "off".
However, some of them are "not very attractive"

I fell in love with Sam Rockwell in hitchhiker's guide, and then I watched...Confessions...and he was good, but I didn't love him as much. Honestly, I think it was that cheesy beard/mustache/long hair combo with the big cheesy smile. He cracked me up. Weak chins bug me. I want to give that one with Patricia Clarkson and W.H. Macy a try, though. I'm sure it's funny if you say it is, Red. :woohoo:

[ragandbone]

Judy Davis

:wavey:

OOoooh, I forgot about her - one of my favorites! I haven't seen her in anything in a while. She holds a special place in my heart for that great neurotic chain-smoking freak out in "Husbands and Wives".

[Mari]

How much do I love you for knowing this!
Welcome to Collinwood has got to be one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. And it has 3 of my can't-go-wrong actors in it: Sam, William H. Macy and Patricia Clarkson. Hilarious.

You missed a good one though, The Green Mile. One of the creepiest characters ever.

How could I forget about that one... *hits self on the head*

yeah, love Collinwood!!! With George Clooney, again.

My fave of my list is Lawn Dogs though:thumbsup:

[dreamongypsydkm]

Cate Blancett

[Red]

However, some of them are "not very attractive"

I fell in love with Sam Rockwell in hitchhiker's guide, and then I watched...Confessions...and he was good, but I didn't love him as much. Honestly, I think it was that cheesy beard/mustache/long hair combo with the big cheesy smile. He cracked me up. Weak chins bug me. I want to give that one with Patricia Clarkson and W.H. Macy a try, though. I'm sure it's funny if you say it is, Red. :woohoo:

You can't gauge the hotness that is Sam Rockwell by Confessions - they totally dweebed him up in that role to resemble Chuck Barriss. His chin is not that weak- maybe a little bashful.:)

Anyway, rent Welcome to Collinwood RIGHT NOW!!! So f*ckin' funny. And it made Danny wanna screw Sam, so that should peak your interest further.:laugh:

[madformac]

Daniel Craig as Bond.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/madformac/1391171.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/madformac/1391172.jpg

[mylittledemon]

:laugh: Oh come on now! He's not Russell Crowe Or Sean Penn for that matter...



I don't like either of those guys because of their attitudes outside of the films they make. Very arrogant. Although I have to say "LA Confidential" is genius. Can't fault Crowe on that one.

[BombaySapphire3]

Jodie Foster
Bette Davis
Cate Blanchett
Vanessa Redgrave
Joan Crawford
Vivian Leigh
Marlene Dietrich
Rosalind Russell
Susan Hayward
Humprhey Bogart
Sean Penn
Daniel Day -Lewis
Spencer Tracy
Morgan Freeman
Paul Newman

[DavidMn]

Jodie Foster
Bette Davis
Cate Blanchett
Vanessa Redgrave
Joan Crawford
Vivian Leigh
Marlene Dietrich
Rosalind Russell
Susan Hayward
Humprhey Bogart
Sean Penn
Daniel Day -Lewis
Spencer Tracy
Morgan Freeman
Paul Newman
That's a really good list.:nod:

[Serrart]

Long long list... I'll go for 20 men and women

Ladies
Emma Thompson
Sabine Azema
Julianne Moore
Margherita Buy
Nicole Kidman
CCH Pounder
Scarlett Johansson
Meryl Streep
Glenn Close
Michelle Yeoh
Isabelle Huppert
Judi Dench
Maggie Smith
Emmanuelle Beart
Miranda Richardson
Imelda Staunton
Naomi Watts
Kate Winslet
Maggie Cheung
Susan Sarandon

Gentlemen
Anthony Hopkins
Kevin Bacon
Ian McKellen
Paul Bettany
Pierre Arditi
Javier Bardem
Michel Serrault
Chow Yun-fat
Daniel Auteil
Christian Bale
Bruno Ganz
John Hurt
Fabrizio Bentivoglio
Ian Holm
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Tony Leung
Alan Rickman
Morgan Freeman
Jack Nicholson
Tom Wilinson

Romy