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Solitary Man. I just saw this movie last month. Michael Douglas was superb as a man who refuses to grow old gracefully, who deals with his health problems by ignoring them. This was before we learned of the actor's real-life health problems, which make his performance even more touching. If it's not out on DVD yet, it soon will be, and I highly recommend it.
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? Growing older and becoming vulnerable has never been more terrifying -- or campy. By the way, Bette Davis was 54 when this scene was filmed, which leads me to believe aging is scarier for actresses than for the rest of us.
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Interesting choices; Douglas is hit or miss with me, but I'll have to check this one out! Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteGreat choices. I wonder if I would have picked Sunset Boulevard?
ReplyDeleteI am very psyched my career does not depend on youthful looks :0)
ReplyDeleteI want to see both of these!
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