Diahaan Carol gives a very strong performance that is far and away the best thing about the film. She's always real and she and James Earl Jones have beautiful chemistry.
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4. Valerie Perrine in Lenny
Valerie Perrine is the emotional heart of Lenny, giving a beautiful, very intimate performance that is an essential asset to the film.
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3. Faye Dunaway in Chinatown:
Faye Dunaway gives a fascinating, deeply layered performance which shows how much talent she has (And how much talent she's wasting! Come back to film!)
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2. Ellen Burstyn in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore:
Ellen Burstyn's portrayal of Alice is natural and simply terrific. She makes us love her character and Burstyn is always fun to watch.
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1. Gena Rowlands in A Woman Under The Influence:
Gena Rowlands never goes too over the top, but gives a devastating performance that is convincing and believable 100 %.
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7 comments:
Oh my what a strong year!!! I haven't seen any of these films, I need to right away.
Yes, it was a GREAT year! See Chinatown first!
Nice pick :)
I'm glad all the women got great grades too.
Thanks! It'll be interesting to see how our thoughts and ratings will compare when you do this year.
I also want to see more of the nominees from this year. Sounds great (even though we disagree on Burstyn). Great work!
Great rating Joe, A very strong year.
Fritz: Thanks! You should do this year soon.
Louis Morgan: Thanks!
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