Geena Davis as a marginal character?
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CDizzle1975 — 12 years ago(August 01, 2013 10:24 PM)
Good post from the "thinking out loud" department. Davis was not a star in 1985, as already noted. It could be argued that her role in Fletch was a springboard performance though it was really The Fly caused her to break out, also previously noted.
What I find so interesting is that, IMHO, Davis did nothing of substance after 1992. What a short window. Always makes me wonder if she is talented or just picked a series of great projects (akin to my opinion of Costner).
You know: fish, chips, cup 'o tea, bad food, worse weather, Mary fu*king Poppins LONDON. -
boogles — 12 years ago(August 12, 2013 11:12 AM)
I often wondered about this. She might not quite have been a star yet(I think that came with "The Accidental Tourist"), but her character seems to sort of spark off of Fletch - it seems like it perhaps was an idea to have her as the first love interest, but some how it might have gotten changed in a script rewrite.
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spookyrat1 — 10 years ago(June 27, 2015 06:54 AM)
IMHO, Davis did nothing of substance after 1992.
Always makes me wonder if she is talented or just picked a series of great projects
Don't forget she had a starring role in the Stuart Little trilogy, where she worked with a mouse. Clearly I'm the type of poster who doesn't forget such important occurrences. -
gotmyorangecrush — 9 years ago(April 27, 2016 01:19 PM)
I don't understand how anyone could have that opinion of Costner. If Dances with Wolves was his only project, it would still be enough to give him more credibility in regards to directing and acting ability than most actors/directors get in thier entire career. Just a brilliant job at directing and acting and I don't care how lucky someone is in regards to picking roles, you don't pull off a directing job and an acting job like Dances with Wolves without having some serious talent. Hell, that movie alone won him 2 Ocsars including best picture and best director and he was nominated for best actor as well. In any other year, he would have won best actor along with best picture and best director. Unfortunately for him, Jermey Irons put forth a magnificent performance that year in Reversal of Fortune, which really robbed Costner of his trifecta at the Oscars.
All in all, Dances with Wolves won 49 awards and was nominated for 32 more. Again, had Costner simply directed and acted in this film and then retired, it still would have been more than most actors/directors accomplish in thier entire career's. The fact that he went on to be in many more successful films only cements the fact that he is extremely talented and did not just rely on the luck of quality roles to get him where he is today.
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CDizzle1975 — 12 years ago(August 12, 2013 12:29 PM)
Regarding Larry/"Stretch" as the love interest: I don't buy it. Disclosure: I haven't read the book. I think Larry is there to show us that Fletch is well-liked/desired by the attractive, quirky gal at the office and, therefore, likely to be desired by any woman, more likely than not. I like to think that Irwin is not dumb enough to "sh!t where he eats"but given his efforts with Mrs. Stanwyk, that's a tough sell.
Ultimately, I think we see that Larry likes Fletch more than Fletch likes Larry. Based on my workplace experience, Fletch indulges her in order to keep her efficiently knocking out the gruntwork on his projectsand the itch on his back.
You know: fish, chips, cup 'o tea, bad food, worse weather, Mary fu*king Poppins LONDON. -
boogles — 12 years ago(August 13, 2013 08:42 AM)
Yes, I take your point.
However, I think if Fletch had the opportunity to get Larry into the sack then he probably would. Just look at how he had his fling with Gail. Plus, there was the woman he recorded on to tape. -
CDizzle1975 — 12 years ago(August 13, 2013 01:21 PM)
I politely disagree. I think Fletch DID have the (ongoing) opportunity to get Larry in the sack. And, maybe he did at some point in the past and/or the futurebut I don't think so.
Gail Stanwyk was a "beautiful, wealthy woman" whom, under "normal" circumstances, may or may not give Irwin Fletcher the time of day. But, because of the circumstances, she is drawn to him.
Gold star for referencing the woman on tape a/k/a the classic "No, nevernever" bit!
You know: fish, chips, cup 'o tea, bad food, worse weather, Mary fu*king Poppins LONDON. -
jefgg — 10 years ago(June 12, 2015 07:35 PM)
These are Geena Davis credits prior to "Fletch".
Film
Year Title Role
1982 "Tootsie" April Page
Television
Year Title Role Notes
19834 "Buffalo Bill" Wendy Killian 26 episodes
1983 "Knight Rider" Grace Fallon Episode: "K.I.T.T. The Cat"
19846 "Family Ties" Karen Nicholson 3 episodes
1984 "Riptide" Dr. Melba Bozinsky Episode: "Raiders of the Lost Sub"
1985 "Sara" Sara McKenna 13 episodes
1985 "Remington Steele" Sandy Dalrymple Episode: "Steele in the Chips" -
greenbudgie — 9 years ago(May 08, 2016 03:29 AM)
Her character did seem to be attracted to Fletch. Geena Davis sometimes towers above some male actors. But she seems quite a bit shorter than Chevy Chase in this. Her character name of Larry is the first time that I've seen that name given to a female.