R. Rich Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 I agree that when she's active Meryl Streep is at the top. I also agree that Julia Roberts deserves consideration. One who has not been mentioned is Sigourney Weaver. She's done comedy (Ghost Busters), sci-fi/horror (Alien) and serious drama (Gorillas in the Mist). 139616[/snapback] Good one. I also liked her in The Ice Storm. That's a good movie. A bit dark and depressing, but good. On the lighter side, I thought Galaxy Quest was hysterical! She was good in that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 She looks like the Joker. That notwithstanding, she is a very talented actress. 139607[/snapback] Very wry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 I can't come up with a single name that makes me think....BEST American Actress. However....CATE BLANCHETT is the best actress alive today. there is no debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Good one. I also liked her in The Ice Storm. That's a good movie. A bit dark and depressing, but good. On the lighter side, I thought Galaxy Quest was hysterical! She was good in that too. 139619[/snapback] Never give up. Never surrender. By Grabthar's Hammer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATBNG Posted November 30, 2004 Author Share Posted November 30, 2004 I can't come up with a single name that makes me think....BEST American Actress.However....CATE BLANCHETT is the best actress alive today. there is no debate. 139627[/snapback] You know what - I completely forgot about her but wished I had remembered her in the discussion. I've only seen two of her movies (Elizabeth, The Gift) but she was excellent in both (even though The Gift was an atrocious movie, she maintained her dignity). I'm not into LOTR - maybe I should see "Pushing Tin." I think you may have it OTR.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Good one. I also liked her in The Ice Storm. That's a good movie. A bit dark and depressing, but good. On the lighter side, I thought Galaxy Quest was hysterical! She was good in that too. 139619[/snapback] Wore one of the best push-em-up bras ever in that flick. Coincidentally the camera angles seemed to favor the fleshy results of its work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2004 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] That's a tough question. Julia Roberts is pretty good. Ashely Judd is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneida Lake Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Wore one of the best push-em-up bras ever in that flick. Coincidentally the camera angles seemed to favor the fleshy results of its work. 139669[/snapback] oops me no loggy in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 porn star count ???????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATBNG Posted November 30, 2004 Author Share Posted November 30, 2004 Again - the actresses' original heritage should be meaningless, but only that she should appear in movie that are distributed in this country (I hate to say "Hollywood" movies). There may be some wonderful actresses in Europe, South America and Asia that we aren't familiar with. See - I think Julia Roberts is atrocious as an actress. I didn't see "Erin Brockovich" but everything else I have seen her in (Pelican Brief, Ocean's 11, Pretty Woman, Mystic Pizza) she has been decidedly underwhelming. If I had to pick an actress from Mystic Pizza, I'd go with Lili Taylor over Julia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch19079 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Nicole Kidman a great body, and can act. (not to mention showing EVERYTHING on camera... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch19079 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 porn star count ???????????????? 139683[/snapback] jenna of course. i bet she makes more than the others... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Julianne Moore is fantastic. 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] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Why has nobody mentioned Julia Roberts? 139594[/snapback] Because she sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Sigourney Weaver has to be near the top. Also partial to Uma Thurman, Frances McDormand (sp), and based on Lost in Translation and Girl with a Pearl Earing, Scarlett Johannson is a rising star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 I can't come up with a single name that makes me think....BEST American Actress.However....CATE BLANCHETT is the best actress alive today. there is no debate. 139627[/snapback] I think back to the atrocity known as The Talented Mr Ripley and I think of how great a cast they ASSembled for that 'film' with Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Jude Law (though I just don't get the allure of this guy; he's not all that as an actor). It was Blanchett that did the only credible job of acting in that 'film'. She upgraded it to a D- from the FFFF+ it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 I think back to the atrocity known as The Talented Mr Ripley and I think of how great a cast they ASSembled for that 'film' with Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Jude Law (though I just don't get the allure of this guy; he's not all that as an actor). It was Blanchett that did the only credible job of acting in that 'film'. She upgraded it to a D- from the FFFF+ it was. 139723[/snapback] That movie was SUCH a disappointment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 tie between Joan Allen, Julianne Moore and Frances McDormand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 That movie was SUCH a disappointment! 139728[/snapback] Other than Gosford Park, I don't know if I've seen a bigger waste of acting talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Joan Allen 139731[/snapback] Excellent choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts