Comments on: Piggyback pop culture post: modern actors I actually like

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By: JS O'Brien

JS O'Brien — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:53:37 +0000

Well, I counted L. Olivier, so I think that counts as dead. In that vein, I’d add Ingrid Bergman, not because she’s was a transformational actress, but because she excited my male bits.

Casablanca. Oh … my … God.

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:40:38 +0000

Cate Blanchett. And if we’re counting dead people, Claude Rains.

By: pollyannasunshine

pollyannasunshine — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:20:36 +0000

I am generally oblivious to the existence of Jeremy Irons, but I can see the appeal. And I totally share the Malkovich love.

By: JS O'Brien

JS O'Brien — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:16:58 +0000

“Thespianosity” is a great work. I must remember to use it early and often.

I tend to like actors who can and do transform. The ones who live off their personalities are OK. Some better than others. But the ones who transform are, to me, the real artists. With that said, a partial list (in no particular order) would include:

Russell Crowe (Yep. His work in “The Insider” and “A Beautiful Mind” get him onto my list.)

Lawrence Olivier (I swear there were films I saw that I didn’t even know he was in until the credit came up)

Anthony Hopkins

Johnny Depp (He took breathtaking risks in “Pirates”)

Gene Hackman

Meryl Streep (Watch “Sophie’s Choice” and “Silkwood” back to back)

Ed Norton (lots of potential)

Sean Peann (doesn’t transform as often as many others, but has done it, and his intensity when needed is amazing)

Charlize Theron

Dustin Hoffman (but not for his recent work, in which he seems to be just phoning it in)

I’m sure there are many I’ve missed, but that’s a pretty good start.

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:32:33 +0000

Based solely on thespianosity, and choosing only from among the living, what are some performances you admire? Or actors, or both, if consistency allows.

By: JS O'Brien

JS O'Brien — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 04:14:04 +0000

Well … just speaking for me (and who else could I speak for) I like actors who make strong choices, brilliantly conceived, and play those choices well. So, my tastes will probably not quite match yours, but then, Jeremy Irons does nothing for my girl bits.