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After make-up, she looks like Jackie. Also, her depiction of Jackie is adequate. The only problem I have with her portrayal is her accent. She sounds nothing like Jackie.
Jackie didn't have a weird, Bostonian accent such as the one Katie Holmes concocted for this role. Jackie had a breathless, soft, little girl-like cadence to her voice which Holmes doesn't even try to imitate.
On one hand, it was a nice fairytale to believe the Camelot myth, but like all mega wealthy political families, the Kennedy's were flawed. Ted Kennedy had all the negative traits of all Kennedy men--womanizers, substance abusers, elitists, power hungry, morally corrupt in many ways. Yet, they also had redeeming qualities as well, not the least of which is that they all were charismatic, articulate, handsome and charming, able to deliver speeches with power and connect to an audience.
I agree completely. It was difficult for me to finish watching the most recent episode. It was disjointed and, again, not funny. I remember when the series was hysterical. I laughed out loud nearly every show. Not anymore.
Matthew Rhys, as most UK actors, is intense and incredibly gifted as a dramatic artist. Actually, he is a better actor than Keri Russell. His artistic talent makes him more appealing than if he were simply a handsome, superficial, ordinary Hollywood star. I also think he is sexy and very attractive in a masculine, Euro way. On screen, he projects a moody complexity that causes the audience to watch his slightest movement. He steals most scenes he is in with other actors. I've always thought Kerry Russell was very lucky to be Matthew Rhys' girl friend. I'm sure her connection to him is what will propel her career.
My favorites are the first two films Beatty starred in Splendor In The Grass 1961 with Natalie Wood and The Roman Spring of Mrs. Jones with Vivian Leigh, 1961.
A big yes! I watched My Cousin Rachel today on TCM--an excellent British film from 1952 staring Richard Burton and Olivia de Havilland. The film was adapted from the the novel by the great novelist Daphne du Maurier. I've been a classic movie fan since I was a teenager and TCM is the best place to watch films from the beginning of filmmaking--I enjoy the commentary and the hosts, as well, who give the audience behind-the-scenes stories about the stars, directors and the process. The hosts even share little known scandals attached to some movies.
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Thanks for your information about Molly Dodd. It's nice to communicate with other fans of the show!
Read movie reviews. There are a lot of writers writing reviews online.
Just expressing your opinion whether it's simply stating your agreement or disagreement is fine. I usually try to add why I agree with someone. For instance, several people commented about how bad the wigs were on the female character in a certain TV movie. I pointed out that these producers had a habit of putting many of their female leads in fake looking wigs.
I suppose that is true for many people. But, for me, I prefer responding to those with whom I agree--it's like finding a friend who I have something in common with if only about whether a TV show is good or bad.
Catbookss, I never once saw anyone mention The Days and Nights of Mollie Dodd even when it was on. I loved that series. I sometimes felt I was the only one watching it. The writing and acting were excellent. I related to the lead, single woman so much even though she was older than me. I can't remember the year it was on--maybe 1986? It ended too soon with no finale. I also can't remember the network it was on either. I became a lifelong Blair Brown fan after watching The Days and Nights of Mollie Dodd. Brown is a great actress who is underrated.
I think a lot of people reply only when they strongly agree or disagree with a thread. I know that's how I am.
You mentioned earlier that you're amazed at how grown up Lily is looking now. I had exactly the same reaction this season watching her. It was like suddenly she went from a six year old to a sixteen year old.
It's weird. Also, you're right that she scowls most of the time--only one expression.
You make a good point. It's still true that any funny scenes with Lily usually relate to how Cam and Mitchell deal with her. Another problem with the Lily character is that her reactions and facial expressions are off most of the time.
George Segal was very handsome as a young man. He was also a romantic lead and, I believe, very popular with women fans in the late 60s and early 70s.
I've watched the show from the beginning and they never specified the exact date in the 80s. It makes sense not to pinpoint the date because the producers can then use fads, styles, trends, historical references from the entire 80s and not limit themselves to just one year.
She was funnier as the nerd. The comedy was better when Erica was sad and acting out of character.
It's March 2017 now and the show is even less funny, in my opinion, than two months ago. I read that it may be cancelled. Sad, in a way, because Modern Family was once a great comedy! I never wanted to miss a show. Now, I don't care if I do.
I agree. She was funny as a young child. But, now, her acting is awkward. I feel sort of sorry for her because she seems lost in many scenes. Aging children in a TV series is an ongoing problem that can't be helped. So few child stars turn out to be great adult actors--cute as kids, unappealing as teenagers or adults. But, the producers can't just write her out of the show.