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Tag Archives: Catherine O’Hara
“Character roles definitely age better than your ingenues. You don’t get to keep doing that.” — Catherine O’Hara
It’s her birthday today. The first time I noticed Catherine O’Hara was in her one big scene in Heartburn. It takes place in a grocery store, and she – a put-together gossipy Washington D.C. wife – runs into Meryl Streep’s … Continue reading
Present Tense: Female Comedians
For my next column at Film Comment, I wrote about actresses who come from a comedy/improv background, and the special gifts they bring to bear in dramatic material. Featuring a couple of interviews I did with circus people, and also … Continue reading
Posted in Actors, Movies
Tagged Catherine O'Hara, Kristen Wiig, Lily Tomlin, Lon Chaney, Meryl Streep, Present Tense, Robert Altman
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For Your Consideration
I, personally, missed the mockumentary format in this film. That seems to me to be where Guest really shines, and has something to offer that nobody else does. But I’ve never really been the type to moan: Why didn’t they … Continue reading
“Corky! We love you! We want you to live!!!!”
Last night – or – er – this morning – 1:30 in the morning – WAY past my bedtime … and there I was in my friend Brett’s apartment in Manhattan – far across the river from my abode – … Continue reading
Future Oscar Winners: Women
Here are the actresses who I believe will win Oscars someday. Who knows if they will or if they won’t – but these women are definitely Oscar caliber. — Reese Witherspoon. Listen, I’ve been a huge fan of this girl … Continue reading
Posted in Actors
Tagged Catherine O'Hara, Eleonora Duse, Julianne Moore, Kate Winslet, Patricia Clarkson
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A Mighty Wind
It’s a downpour outside, and I just watched A Mighty Wind. I am happy. Bob Balaban. I love that guy. Christopher Guest’s hairdo. And the album covers! hahaha The album called “Wishin’” – the 3 guys in blue suits around … Continue reading