Daily Crack - Patricia Clarkson a 4 Apple Actress
I just noticed Patricia Clarkson has parts in two movies I want to see, “Elegy” and “Vicki Cristina Barcelona” both starring Penelope Cruz. I’m always happy when I see her name because I love to watch her on screen. She’s one of those brilliant character actresses that in my opinion is completely capable of filling up the screen and becoming a leading actress. I’m certain she agrees with me, but so far Hollywood doesn’t have quite the faith in her that I do. They trust her enough so that she is almost there, but not enough for them to invest all their big bucks in her. But did you see “The Station Agent?” She was magnificent! If you haven’t seen it, I definitely suggest renting it. It was a small independent film about loneliness that was both funny and sad. But she did get to star in it, and if I were a film critic and got to rate it, it would get 4 big apples from me, two thumbs up, 4 stars, etc., and so would she!
Looking at her filmography, I’ve seen a lot of movies she’s been in, so I have something on which to base my opinion, a Patricia Clarkson context so to speak. I also loved her on television in “Six Feet Under.” And if by now you still don’t know who I am talking about when I mention the name Patricia Clarkson, google her. Once you see her face the memories of her performances will come flooding in. There’s “Lars and the Real Girl,” “Good Night and Good Luck,” “Dogville,” “Pieces of April” for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, “Far From Heaven,” “The Safety of Objects,” and I could go on and on but won’t. The point being, check her out if you haven’t. Rent movies she’s been in. If you’re at the rental store and your mind has gone blank like so many of ours do, ask the person behind the counter to look up Patricia Clarkson and you’ll be able to go home. Most of her movies have been on the smaller side so they’ll probably have it, and almost any title of hers they mention will be good and interesting. The woman has made wise choices.
A little bio info, Patricia Clarkson studied acting at Fordham University, got her MFA at Yale School of Drama, and made her film debut in 1987 in the movie “The Untouchables.”
August 14th, 2008 at 6:25 am
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August 15th, 2008 at 2:49 am
The Station Agent is one of my fav movies.
All of the actors were equally magnificent.
I give Patricia 5 coffees as that was what she kept spilling when she was driving.
And it was the coffee truck that was indeed the hub of the neighborhood.
Ohh, I loved this film. That kooky guy, just trying to make some friends.
Feeding them. All misfits. All fitting together so well.
And that sweet young gal, finding the station agent and wanting him to present to her class. So sweet.
Thank you for your cracks.
Thank you for bringing up these thoughts.
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