tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post4960382170538326308..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Take Three: Kim BasingerNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-34952688539779348032010-11-08T15:18:19.986-05:002010-11-08T15:18:19.986-05:00most of her performances -- is the self- doubt and...<i>most of her performances -- is the self- doubt and insecurity just beneath her surface. It gives each performance a powerful humanity you don't necessarily find with more acclaimed actresses.</i><br /><br />I never felt Basinger was insecure in her performances. Kim’s completely committed to whatever she’s portraying. She knows her limitations but her <i>fearless willingness</i> to try anything within a part is what makes her a unique talent. Now Anjelica Huston lets her insecurities show playing characters outside of her comfort zone. Usually the roles that don’t require eccentricities masked behind elaborate costume and makeup. Her vulnerability seeps through the pores and it wraps itself around her vocal chords allowing the camera to see the truth of her person./3rtfu11noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-65624544351821039742010-11-08T10:12:50.145-05:002010-11-08T10:12:50.145-05:00What I love about Basinger as an actress -- and se...What I love about Basinger as an actress -- and seems to be a thread tying together most of her performances -- is the self- doubt and insecurity just beneath her surface. It gives each performance a powerful humanity you don't necessarily find with more acclaimed actresses.Craignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-68808431558864351412010-11-08T09:59:15.764-05:002010-11-08T09:59:15.764-05:00As I've said before: Joan Cusack in Grosse Poi...As I've said before: Joan Cusack in Grosse Pointe Blank is my winner. In & Out is a good movie, but her performance is 80% shouting. Switch to that and that's three worthwhile performances. Minnie Driver was better in Princess Mononoke anyway, so switch to that and that's four. Other than that, I'm not sure what I'd include (Currently have Gloria Stewart if my memory's up to date), but I will say this: Moore was a very close second.Volvagianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-2912914675546807152010-11-07T18:46:00.278-05:002010-11-07T18:46:00.278-05:00cluster funk -- agreed on 9 1/2 weeks. it's no...cluster funk -- agreed on 9 1/2 weeks. it's not the kind of thing people get honored for but she's terrific in it. at least as i recall.<br /><br />/3rtfull -- agreed that it's blasphemy to suggest she deserved the oscar. I actually love this performance BUT Julianne Moore is either the best or the second best of the whole entire decade when it comes to this category so i can't stand by the win.<br /><br />everyone -- P.S. she's great in Nadine, too.<br /><br />chris na -- AAAAAARRRRGHHHH NEVER MENTION THAT AGAIN. lol.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-51478912126738682002010-11-07T18:16:41.659-05:002010-11-07T18:16:41.659-05:00Don't forget about her great performance in Bl...Don't forget about her great performance in Blind Date!Joel Burmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00281348576195211447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-7937548015746124442010-11-07T17:16:06.484-05:002010-11-07T17:16:06.484-05:00So funny, you didn't include that brilliant fl...So funny, you didn't include that brilliant flick COOL WORLD. I jest.chris na Tarajanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-32900664121515116572010-11-07T17:11:23.454-05:002010-11-07T17:11:23.454-05:00I think she's a fascinating public figure beca...I think she's a fascinating public figure because of all her phobias and how reclusive she has been these past ten years or so. I saw her at an event not too long ago and it was like she hadn't aged a day, and no noticeable surgery either. She's still drop dead. She needs a good role to ignite her career though, unless she just doesn't care anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-76113123176124969342010-11-07T16:05:55.510-05:002010-11-07T16:05:55.510-05:00But 1997 is a terrible year for S. Actress other t...<i>But 1997 is a terrible year for S. Actress other than those two.</i><br /><br />They ignored the Independent supporting actresses of that year, and no, Minnie Driver doesn’t count and neither does Moore, both of their distributors were tied to major studios and did big box office./3rtfu11noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-60626382129720881162010-11-07T15:59:00.172-05:002010-11-07T15:59:00.172-05:00She's not a particularly good actress outside ...She's not a particularly good actress outside of LA Confidential, where she's excellent (a very close 2nd to Julianne Moore).<br /><br />But 1997 is a terrible year for S. Actress other than those two.<br /><br />@Michael C-I would've nominated Kathy Bates for S. Actress over Stuart.Andrew R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08656464274438644356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-61962198667982181242010-11-07T15:07:51.812-05:002010-11-07T15:07:51.812-05:00Unsure if she’s ever been anyone’s favorite. Assum...Unsure if she’s ever been anyone’s favorite. Assuming only her ex-husband at one time could be the most encouraging. It’s blasphemy to agree with her Oscar win but it’s Kim Basinger! For all of her limitations one area where she could actually challenge a pro is her <i>fearless willingness</i> to do anything regardless of how silly she looks doing it – see <b>My Stepmother is an Alien</b> (horrible movie – the ultimate example of 80’s cheese) but she’s brilliant in a misguided Elizabeth Berkley vein – except in Kim’s case we’re suppose to be laughing at her./3rtfu11noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-45621498903368482192010-11-07T13:14:34.554-05:002010-11-07T13:14:34.554-05:00Great trio. Basinger also was awesome in 9 1/2 Wee...Great trio. Basinger also was awesome in 9 1/2 Weeks and Door in the Floor. Personally, I think she deserved Oscar consideration for both. (Sadly, I don't think she was even on their radar.)Cluster Funkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07536270677455131262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-5538499348681645592010-11-07T12:55:35.666-05:002010-11-07T12:55:35.666-05:00I'm pleased she won the Oscar for that part, e...I'm pleased she won the Oscar for that part, even though I would've been equally pleased had Julianne Moore won. I think a lot of grief over her win has to do with people comparing her body of work to Moore's, Naturally she comes up lacking there, but they don't give Oscars based on body of work. It's based on this performance alone and I thought she was stellar in Confidential.<br /><br />And can we not all agree that it was fine as long as Gloria Stuart didn't win for Titanic?Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01343638129743484886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-72130926126575086692010-11-07T12:47:53.073-05:002010-11-07T12:47:53.073-05:00I think The Burning Plane, Door in the Floor and W...I think The Burning Plane, Door in the Floor and While She Was Out is some of her best work. Great example of older actresses getting some interesting roles. It's a shame it's always in the films that very few people buy a ticket to see.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01190644047924448664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-15094155386011266212010-11-07T12:34:01.932-05:002010-11-07T12:34:01.932-05:00LA Confidential is my favorite movie but I don'...LA Confidential is my favorite movie but I don't know that Bassinger was deserving of an Oscar for that role. It didn't strike me as particularly special or above the rest of the competition.Castorhttp://www.anomalousmaterial.com/moviesnoreply@blogger.com