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Post by stoogetins on Aug 8, 2017 21:19:47 GMT
The OB/MA Group 100 Performances – 2017 EditionA total of 30 Buzzers sent me lists of what they believe to be the 100 greatest performances of all time, and I have compiled them all into one. I will now be presenting the fourth and final list: The Top 25 Leading Actress Performances. A total of 304 performances received votes in this category, but only 25 made it onto the list. How high did your favorites place? Or did they place at all? You’re about to find out! If you want to have a quick look at the 2014 edition of this list, click here.
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Post by stephen on Aug 8, 2017 21:20:26 GMT
Kathy Bates FTW.
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Post by stoogetins on Aug 8, 2017 21:21:13 GMT
BOTTOM OF THE BARREL
First, just for fun, let’s have a look at all of the performances in this category that received only one point:
Mary Badham (To Kill a Mockingbird)
Viola Davis (Fences)
Katie Jarvis (Fish Tank)
Heather Matarazzo (Welcome to the Dollhouse)
Saoirse Ronan (Byzantium)
Tilda Swinton (Julia)
Ingrid Thulin (Winter Light)
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Post by DeepArcher on Aug 8, 2017 21:22:04 GMT
Hmmm, I see GOAT Watts only came in at #9 last time. Fingers crossed for a jump. Though a Gloria Swanson repeat would be more than welcome.
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Post by stoogetins on Aug 8, 2017 21:25:20 GMT
Here we go! #25
Isabelle Huppert as Erika Kohut in The Piano Teacher (2001) Change in rank since 2014: +6
Highest placement: #4 on 1 list (placed on 7 lists)
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Post by idioticbunny on Aug 8, 2017 21:28:33 GMT
Ronan, Davis, and Badham are head-scratching as to why they're even there, but nothing too awesome seemed to miss so let's get it on.
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Post by stoogetins on Aug 8, 2017 21:28:34 GMT
#24
Bibi Andersson as Alma in Persona (1966) Change in rank since 2014: +1
Highest placement: #3 on 1 list (placed on 8 lists)
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Post by stoogetins on Aug 8, 2017 21:32:29 GMT
#23
Giulietta Masina as Cabiria Ceccarelli in Nights of Cabiria (1957) Change in rank since 2014: +4
Highest placement: #3 on 1 list (placed on 5 lists)
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Post by stoogetins on Aug 8, 2017 21:36:30 GMT
#22
Whoopi Goldberg as Celie Johnson in The Color Purple (1985) Change in rank since 2014: +10
Highest placement: #1 on 1 list (placed on 8 lists)
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Post by DeepArcher on Aug 8, 2017 21:39:05 GMT
Could this mean that Ullman is higher than Andersson? Nothing against Bibi, who is extraordinary, but I've always preferred Liv, and I feel like I'm in the minority on that one.
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Post by stoogetins on Aug 8, 2017 21:40:37 GMT
#21
Kate Winslet as Clementine Kruczynski in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) Change in rank since 2014: -2
Highest placement: #3 on 1 list (placed on 9 lists)
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Post by idioticbunny on Aug 8, 2017 21:41:07 GMT
This is the most inspired I think we've ever been. Maybe because the male performances are often too praised while the female ones seem to sit in the background? Either way, this is some welcomed diversity in performances even if I've not seen a single one yet.
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Post by idioticbunny on Aug 8, 2017 21:43:38 GMT
Winslet used to be my #1, but I've since chilled a bit on her and the film (which is still technically my #1 film, but I feel like Beginners might take over that spot soon). Either way, she's my #5 and a worthy entry here.
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Post by DeepArcher on Aug 8, 2017 21:44:18 GMT
Nice placement for Winslet. I've never found her to be all-time great, but she deserves a spot on the top 25.
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Post by stoogetins on Aug 8, 2017 21:44:48 GMT
#20
Bette Davis as Jane Hudson in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) Change in rank since 2014: +27
Highest placement: #1 on 1 list (placed on 8 lists)
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Post by idioticbunny on Aug 8, 2017 21:46:47 GMT
A non-All About Eve placement for Davis, that's crazy.
Also I've still only seen one of these performances so far, but that's okay. At least the usual suspects haven't placed yet (though I know the top ten will be full of them).
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Post by stoogetins on Aug 8, 2017 21:50:17 GMT
#19
Emily Watson as Bess McNeill in Breaking the Waves (1996) Change in rank since 2014: -3
Highest placement: #3 on 2 lists (placed on 7 lists)
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Post by Martin Stett on Aug 8, 2017 21:51:38 GMT
BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
I didn't put her at #1, but this is the most excited I've been throughout this whole thing. I signed in just to show my support for the queen. Nobody does evil better than Bette Davis.
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Post by stoogetins on Aug 8, 2017 21:53:56 GMT
#18
Charlize Theron as Aileen Wuornos in Monster (2003) Change in rank since 2014: -7
Highest placement: #1 on 1 list (placed on 7 lists)
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Post by ibad on Aug 8, 2017 21:54:26 GMT
Holy moly that streak from 25 to 23! Good on our gay asses (probably more us FB folk but still).
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Post by idioticbunny on Aug 8, 2017 21:56:01 GMT
Well, it was a good list while it lasted. Don't get the love for this performance. It's okay, but I far prefer her in Young Adult where she makes my top ten all-time.
At least she got knocked down 7 spots. Just 7 more to go!
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Post by stoogetins on Aug 8, 2017 21:58:08 GMT
#17
Faye Dunaway as Diana Christensen in Network (1976) Change in rank since 2014: +1
Highest placement: #1 on 1 list (placed on 6 lists)
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Post by stoogetins on Aug 8, 2017 22:03:02 GMT
#16
Gena Rowlands as Mabel Longhetti in A Woman Under the Influence (1974) Change in rank since 2014: +24
Highest placement: #1 on 1 list (placed on 7 lists)
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Post by idioticbunny on Aug 8, 2017 22:04:10 GMT
I wanna sex this list.
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Post by stoogetins on Aug 8, 2017 22:07:20 GMT
#15
Hilary Swank as Brandon Teena in Boys Don’t Cry (1999) Change in rank since 2014: +8
Highest placement: #2 on 3 lists (placed on 8 lists)
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