OH man that was great.
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rascal67 — 14 years ago(December 21, 2011 07:04 AM)
My bias may be towards the fact that I find 'Frances' a more watchable film. I have to be in the mood for 'Sophie's Choice'.I find the Stingo character most annoying and the film is sloooooooow! I do also find Streep more calculating and mannered in her portrayal although I do admit it was an extremly skilled performance. Lange completely inhibited her role.
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laurelataylor — 13 years ago(March 30, 2013 10:21 PM)
Thanks for posting the link to the YouTube video of Shirley's Oscar acceptance speech. I just watched it and cried while watching it because I think it is one of the few times when the actress who deserved to win the Best Actress Oscar actually won it.
Ms. MacLaine was so perfect in her portrayal of Aurora Greenway. Her scenes, especially the ones with Jack Nicholson, were the best part of the movie. I have seen this movie at least 30 times and enjoy watching it every time.
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orangeisthenewawesome — 12 years ago(April 12, 2013 07:44 PM)
Mehthe Oscars are so rarely about the best performance for that year but rather who is due their recognition (something that bugs the crap out of me).
I hate Sophie's Choice but Meryl really gave one of the best performances of all time in that movie.
I have watched Terms a few times again, and while both McClaine and Winger are awesome, I personally thought Winger gave a more nuanced performance in a complex role. She goes through EVERY emotion during her short life, and Winger stole every scene she was in. What an awesome performance.
Too bad Winger turned out to be a kook. Would have loved to see her in more.
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OmeOmi2 — 9 years ago(April 02, 2016 08:55 PM)
Thanks for sharing that. I didn't remember that Jane Alexander had been nominated. Shirley MacLaine is my favorite actress (hands down), but if Jane Alexander had won, I wouldn't have faulted anyone. Testament was a very great movie and Jane Alexander did as good a job as anyone could've done. It's too bad that they both couldn't win that year.
It was fun to watch that speech and see a glimpse of Jack Nicholson looking his best, too.
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Con-Deuce — 9 years ago(May 08, 2016 09:41 AM)
MacLaine won for her career and not for the film.
"Terms of Endearment" was Wingers film from start to finish. Her performance is what made the film seem fresh and new back in 1983 and still makes it feel fresh now. It's one of the best examples of great film acting there is.
But Winger was still considered a new comer at the time whereas MacLaine had been around for so long. Many believed that Winger was going to win eventually so giving it to MacLaine felt right.