Julie Christie is one of my all-time favorite actresses. Her “hooker with a heart of gold” was the only character worth a damn in Robert Altman’s brilliant McCabe & Mrs. Miller; and in Dr. Zhivago, despite being surrounded by such legendary actors as Omar Sharif and Rod Steiger, she managed to shine brightly. With her excellent performances in these movies, as well as Shampoo, Don’t Look Now, Fahrenheit 451, and Away From Her, you would think that Julie Christie has amassed a slew of Oscar statuettes, but the sad reality is that she only took home that coveted award once, for her portrayal of Diana Scott in 1965’s Darling.
Truth be told, not many actresses could take a character as morally bankrupt as Diana and make her seem fascinating, but
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By the time she becomes a fixture in the glamorous yet empty world of ‘60s fashion and begins sleeping with Laurence Harvey’s Miles (an affair that, the moment it begins, we know won’t last), I found myself hoping that Robert would discover her tryst and give Diana her walking papers. From her phony demeanor while chatting with the so-called “elite” of London society to the manner in which she leads on the Prince late in the film, Diana grows increasingly more loathsome as the movie …show more content…
More often than not, this “glimmer” is so slight that it’s barely perceivable. But it’s there, and usually sticks around just long enough to remind us that Diana is, in reality, a lost soul, following her ambitions down whatever path they may lead her. It’s a journey she takes often enough throughout Darling, yet rarely does it produce the result she desires. Diana Scott does some awful things throughout Darling, but Christie somehow fools us, however briefly, into believing there’s more to this young woman than meets the eye, and that alone is enough to keep us watching… and
Natalie Wood, who born in San Francisco, was an American film and television actress. Wood is married from Robert Wagner, and they have three children. Natalie Wood died on November 29, 1981, and no one knows how exactly she died. In addition, Wood was with her husband and their friend in the boat, and she argued with Wagner before living the boat. Also, Wood afraid of water her whole life, and she died by drowning on a weekend trip.
Ruth Posner is one of the many few holocaust survivors and a great dancer, choreographer and actress. Ruth was born on April 20, 1933, in Warsaw. She was raised in a Jewish family with her parents, but went to a Catholic school. At home, she spoke Polish. Ruth suddenly started hearing offensive comments by some of her close Polish Catholic friends. They said things like “you killed Christ.” It was an incredible shock.” That was just the beginning. By the time she was just 12, and the Second World War was underway, Ruth had lost both her parents and her world as she knew it. She was in the middle of the Holocaust.
At any point in time, someone’s world can be turned upside down by an unthinkable horror in a matter of seconds. On June 20th, 2001 in a small, suburban household in Houston, TX, Andrea Yates drowned her five children in a bathtub after her husband left for work. The crime is unimaginable, yes, but the history leading up to the crime is just as important to the story. Andrea Yates childhood, adulthood, and medical history are all potent pieces of knowledge necessary to understanding the crime she committed.
What we see is not always what is true. While watching the film, the audience is captivated by the “archival footage” shown while Polley’s family members and friends recall what kind of person her mother, Diane, was. Initially, we as the audience do not question the footage...
Works Cited Cowie, Elizabeth. A. A. Representing the Woman: Cinema and Psychoanalysis. Minneapolis, MN -. University of Minnesota Press, 1997.
Gabrielle Chanel remains one of the most well-known fashion designers of all time. She was born on August 19, 1883 in France and died in 1971. Chanel revolutionized the fashion industry with her distinctive style. After the death of her mother, she spent much of her childhood in an orphanage. The challenges of her early life helped build her strong character which influenced her path in life. Chanel was nicknamed “Coco” after a lost dog in a popular song she loved to sing. Her early career was funded by a succession of her rich lovers. This allowed her to open her first shop in Paris in 1910. She sold hats as well as some garments. Coco developed a significant following of clientele who enjoyed her practical sportswear creating great success.
Melissa Peirce has been living in Nashville for 20 years as a professional songwriter. Within the past several years, her songs have been recorded by Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, Hunter Hayes, David Nail, Tyler Farr, Eli Young Band, Joss Stone, Randy Montana, John Paul White (The Civil Wars), Kenny Chesney, and many more. Her latest songs on the Country Top Ten chart are David Nail’s “Red Light,” Tyler Farr’s “Guy Walks Into a Bar,” Reba’s “I’m Gonna Take That Mountain,” and Eli Young Band’s “Say Goodnight,” all earning multiple awards. Melissa has also written two international hits: Doc Walker's "I Am Ready" went top 10 in Canada in 2005, and Bella's "Tumbling Down" went top 10 in Australia in 2004.
“Yum-o,” Rachael Ray says when she starts her show. Rachael was born on August 25, 1968 and is 49 years old. When Rachael Ray was just in the first grade, she and her family moved to New York. The school she went to school Lake George Junior-Senior High Pace University school in 1986. Rachael Ray wanted to become a chef because she found out that she had a talent for cooking because she always loved to help her mother cook in the kitchen every day. Now that she has a show of her own, she can cook whatever meal she wants.
Agatha Cobourg Hodgins was a true anesthesia pioneer. She was one of courage, intelligence and determination. She wouldn’t let anything stop her from carrying out her dreams.
Margot had the taunting motive of greed and fame in the murder of her husband. Margot and Francis are public figures. “This columnist had reported them on the verge at least three times in the past and they had been. Margot was too beautiful for Macomber to divorce her and Macomber had too much ...
Maureen Bridgid Dowd was born in Washington, D.C. on January 14, 1952. She was born to Mike Dowd and Peggy Dowd, she is the youngest of five children. Maureen graduated from Immaculata High School in 1969. She obtained her Degree in English at the Catholic University of America. Maureen Dowd is one of the most well-known columnists in America. During her career obtained many awards(.)
Yet, at the same time Diana seemed destined to work for others through her status as royalty, which may have been manipulation, but seemed far more sincere than that. In an interesting spiritual judgment of her personality:
People are influenced by everything from jobs, music, fashion, certain people, even to different cultures. Chefs never seemed like the group of people one would expect to have an impact on the world, but they do. They change the way people see food and show that it is far more than just a way to stay alive it is sort of like a new way of life to say. There was one woman who changed the scene entirely, by graduating from the Parisian cooking school Le Cordon Bleu, publishing 19 books, airing 13 television shows, and having 8 DVD releases. Julia Child has been an inspiration for many cooks but has also influenced society as a whole while changing the way people thought about food and at the same time, revolutionizing the professional cooking industry for women.
"I was born with an enormous need for affection, and a terrible need to give"- Audrey Hepburn. Most people do not realize how much Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe have in common. Marilyn Monroe was a blonde haired thriving actress who died at a young age. Audrey Hepburn was a beautiful brunette actress that had British ascent that made people fall in love with her. Marilyn and Audrey are the same because of their fame, family, and fight.
There is probably no person living in the United States who does not know Meryl Streep, no matter what age. With an extensive and impressive amount of characters played throughout her life, Meryl Streep never failed to capture the character, grabbing her audience in any movie in mere seconds. Through her talent of fitting into any role, mastering accents and own style, Meryl Streep showcases herself as true American talent of her time up till now.