Comments on: To Disappear, But Also Not Disappear

By: Joe Valdez

Joe Valdez — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:30:23 +0000

Jim: I looked forward to movies like Rush, The Hudsucker Proxy and Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle for the chance to see Jennifer Jason Leigh work. The films had serious flaws and did not go over well with audiences, so the cynic in me understands why Leigh has never even been nominated for an Oscar (she did get a Golden Globe nod for Mrs. Parker). But the characters Leigh played in those movies were so disparate and she seemed so completely immersed in what she was doing, it’s a damn shame she hasn’t shown what she can do in a more accessible movie lately. Thanks for mentioning her work on Broadway in Proof. I understand Leigh took over for Mary-Louise Parker and was fantastic. Patrick: Here's a quote by director Mike Leigh that I couldn't fit into the article. Jennifer Jason Leigh starred in a revival of Leigh's play Abigail's Party in 2005. “She is an extraordinary character actor, and it doesn’t mean what it means in Hollywood, which is just people put out to grass playing small parts. She is bullshit-proof. She’s got a real strong sense of the real world and of real people and the pain of existing and all that stuff.” I share your assessment of The Hudsucker Proxy too. Thanks for visiting and for commenting. Daniel: The Anniversary Party was one of the most rewarding experiences I've had at the arthouse. For what it was - an indie shot in 19 days on DV - I thought it said something about the tenuousness of show biz relationships. Nothing really beats seeing Phoebe Cates, Jennifer Beals, Parker Posey, Mary Lynn Rajskub, John C. Reilly and Jennifer Jason Leigh all in the same movie. Terrific stuff. I hope Leigh continues to write and direct. Thanks for commenting!

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:48:21 +0000

Great pick – I loved her in The Anniversary Party. Where’s the love for that movie, anyway?

By: Patrick

Patrick — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:21:53 +0000

I always thought of her as a leading actress, not character actress, but now that I think of it, she’s been pretty scarce lately. I’m one of the few people who was a big fan of The Hudsucker Proxy (I think it made about $150 the year it was released, so me and about 20 others saw it) and thought she was great in it, obviously playing her role with a bit of a Katherine Hepburn flavor.

BTW, enjoyed your series from last month on notable flops.

By: Moviezzz

Moviezzz — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:52:19 +0000

I’ve often said that JJL is my favorite actress.

I saw her on Broadway in PROOF and she was amazing.

Unfortunately, she hasn’t been getting the roles she deserves lately. As much as I love her, and was a fan of her husband Noah Baumbach’s earlier work, I didn’t care for MARGOT.