ATBNG Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 My friends and I were talking about this while on vacation last weekend in Montreal. We had a somewhat animated discussion about who the best actor was currently (Ed Norton, Tim Robbins, Robert DeNiro, Bill Murray all were considered) but sadly we couldn't even come up with a plausible woman to be called America's best actress. Does anyone have any nominations? She doesn't have to be American, but should appear in American movies. Where have all the Rita Hayworths, Katherine Hepburns, and Meryl Streeps gone? (If you can spare yourself from the obvious Jenna Jameson, etc. posts on this one, I would appreciate it.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Ashley Judd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet baboo Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Elizabeth Shue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BiB_ Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 My friends and I were talking about this while on vacation last weekend in Montreal. We had a somewhat animated discussion about who the best actor was currently (Ed Norton, Tim Robbins, Robert DeNiro, Bill Murray all were considered) but sadly we couldn't even come up with a plausible woman to be called America's best actress. Does anyone have any nominations? She doesn't have to be American, but should appear in American movies. Where have all the Rita Hayworths, Katherine Hepburns, and Meryl Streeps gone? (If you can spare yourself from the obvious Jenna Jameson, etc. posts on this one, I would appreciate it.) 139428[/snapback] I've always thought Holly Hunter was consistently very good in anything she did. The problem with American movies in this day and age is that none of them require acting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Honestly, Kathy Bates is one of our best actresses...Kate Winslet is also very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Ashley Simpson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 I don't know if this entirely answers your question, but the best performance by an actress, bar none, was by Meryl Streep in Sophie's Choice. If you have not seen it, it is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Harvey Fierstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Harvey Fierstein 139443[/snapback] Someone had to take the crown and matching boa after Divine's death! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 I've always thought Holly Hunter was consistently very good in anything she did. The problem with American movies in this day and age is that none of them require acting. 139436[/snapback] How about Halle Berry? She had to act like she was turned on by BillyBob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Right now, I'd say Holly Hunter. All time. Katherine Hepburn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Southern Man HAtten Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Stacy Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 As far as acting goes (rather that who is hot) I'd say Kathy Bates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet baboo Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 How about Halle Berry? She had to act like she was turned on by BillyBob. 139447[/snapback] have you forgotten her performance as the worst Bond girl in history? (yes, even worse than denise richards because of that "your momma" line) then she followed it up with gothika and catwoman...not sure if she did anything else after that touted as being bond's equal somehow, she has to be rescued by him twice if you ask me, the only bond equal chick to star in the films was the asskicking michelle yeoh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 I don't know if this entirely answers your question, but the best performance by an actress, bar none, was by Meryl Streep in Sophie's Choice. If you have not seen it, it is amazing. 139441[/snapback] A great performance, to be sure. She did an excellent job with the accent. That said, I can think of a few female performances in movies that rank right up there: Hilary Swank in Big Boys Don't Cry Faye Dunaway in Network Piper Laurie in The Hustler Barbara Stanwyck in Double Indemnity ...for starters. A sentimental favorite of mine is Goldie Hawn's performance in a movie called "Butterflies Are Free". Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneida Lake Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Right now, I'd say Holly Hunter. All time. Katherine Hepburn. 139449[/snapback] First time I've agreed with you on anything. Raising Arizona and the Tom Cruise legal film.. O Brother Where Art Thou. Cohen brothers love her. Come to think of it Frances McDormand in Fargo is my favorite female character ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 thats a tough call between the hardees girl and the virtual bartender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 I'm partial towards Parker Posey and Catherine O'Hara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGTEleven Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 I've always thought Holly Hunter was consistently very good in anything she did. The problem with American movies in this day and age is that none of them require acting. 139436[/snapback] She was great in the Incredibles. How did she strectch those arms and legs like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Believe it or not Piper Perabo is a good actress. She is great in "Lost and Delirious". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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