[biopics]

I am a HUGE fan of Biopics myself, I think it's interesting to see a real person being portrayed by an actor whether it's an actor they are portraying, or a writer, etc...

 

Of the latter day biopics, on particular favourite of mine is Richard Attenburough's "Chaplin" from 1992. Although there are quite a few error's as to some character's and events in Charlie's life, Robert Downey Jr did a superb job as Charlie Chaplin, and it was a delight to see Geraldine Chaplin (Chaplin's daughter) play her real life Grandmother. Although I was always a fan of Charlie Chaplin, the biopic was a good way to introduce Charlie's movie's to my friend who otherwise would probably have never watched his silent films.( I am a HUGE Charlie Chaplin fan so that is another reason)

 

Another movie which I think was rather good, was Martin Scorsese's "The Aviator" . I thought Leonardo DiCaprio did a great job as Howard Hughes, who was definitely one of Hollywood's most interesting stars. What was also great about the film was the fact that it exposed a side of Howard some people may not have known. Personally I did not know much about Mr. Hughes passion for aviation and how he really was an inovative and important part of the aviation field. The battle between insanity and brilliance stands out.

 

I shall probably come up with more as I love biopics but I thought I would start with those, hehe

[What's your fave Bette Davis movie(s)?]

Oh Gosh this is a hard one! lol.... I adore Miss Davis so much.. her talent was and is undeniable.

 

"Dark Victory" was I believe the first Bette Davis movie I saw, and it still touches me. I cry every time.

 

"Now, Voyager" what a transformation and what a lovely love story!! brilliant.

 

" All this, and Heaven Too"... I saw this one a couple of years ago, and watched it again the other night on TCM ... she is wonderful in this one.

 

I watched " What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?" last night for the first time, and I have to say that she was absolutely creepy !!! but I loved her and felt a sadness for her character.

 

I love anything she is in , so it's truly hard to say what my favourite is.... but I tried~

 

" I'd Love to kiss you, but I just washed my hair" ~Bette Davis

[Hello Everyone, I'm new here!]

Thank you everyone for your kind responses! feels like a pleasent place to be! love your fav choices as well... I shall certainly play catch up ! looks like many interesting ideas and topics indeed. Thank you again, I am thrilled to be here ~Diana.X

 

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[Hello Everyone, I'm new here!]

Hello Everyone,

 

My name is Diana, I am new to the TCM message board... I hope to become acquainted with you all.

 

I love TCM, and have been a fan for many years of the many glorious classic movies out there. Some of my favourite actors/actresses are:

Charlie Chaplin

Bette Davis

Katharine Hepburn

Cary Grant

Laurence Olivier

Vivian Leigh

and many many more! and of course to name my favourite movies would take FOREVER! LOL....

 

I am looking forward to the many interesting conversations on the board and I am proud to be a member of the TCM family! Cheers ~Diana.X