@jjp009 Yeah, and considering she was 44 at the time, no longer "bankable", and had 5 razzie nominations to her credit, it is truly mind-boggling how she was ever (mis)cast in that role.
@jjp009 L.A. Confidential. She looked like she was sleepwalking and her screen time in that movie was only five minutes longer than Bancroft's in this one.
@jjp009 Half the time the Academy is a complete joke. The fact that Grace Kelly and Kim Basinger won Oscars for performances that should have won Razzies are just two examples. Bancroft gave several performances that were worthy of Oscars and not even nominated.
Why this woman didn't win an Oscar for this performance is beyond me. I guess maybe it was too small of a role to be a supporting character? In any event, Ms. Bancroft put everything she had into this tiny part (as she did every other role she mastered), and this was worthy of major recognition. I guess we can enjoy it here.
Thanks for posting this. Almost every time i say the word 'card', I say it with a Bostonian accent... explaining this to my daughter meant downloading the film just to show her this scene. If anyone else asks, I can send them this link. =D
I miss her too
bjan999 2 months ago
Bancroft introduced me to single malt! Love this scene in this entirety.
VikHathi 2 months ago
@jjp009 Yeah, and considering she was 44 at the time, no longer "bankable", and had 5 razzie nominations to her credit, it is truly mind-boggling how she was ever (mis)cast in that role.
locotaco10 4 months ago
@locotaco10 Oh yeah. Nah, I don't remember being impressed with her performance. I mean...she was a whore, right?
jjp009 4 months ago
@jjp009 L.A. Confidential. She looked like she was sleepwalking and her screen time in that movie was only five minutes longer than Bancroft's in this one.
locotaco10 4 months ago
@locotaco10 Right you are. I forgot, what was the Oscar win for Basinger?
jjp009 4 months ago
@jjp009 Half the time the Academy is a complete joke. The fact that Grace Kelly and Kim Basinger won Oscars for performances that should have won Razzies are just two examples. Bancroft gave several performances that were worthy of Oscars and not even nominated.
locotaco10 4 months ago
Why this woman didn't win an Oscar for this performance is beyond me. I guess maybe it was too small of a role to be a supporting character? In any event, Ms. Bancroft put everything she had into this tiny part (as she did every other role she mastered), and this was worthy of major recognition. I guess we can enjoy it here.
jjp009 4 months ago
Couldn't take my eyes off her. Absolutely stunning performance.
kubism1978 5 months ago
Thanks for posting this. Almost every time i say the word 'card', I say it with a Bostonian accent... explaining this to my daughter meant downloading the film just to show her this scene. If anyone else asks, I can send them this link. =D
kwraikarn 8 months ago