Day 08: Favourite Performance that was not nominated for Oscar Dr. Lily Penleric, SongcatcherDespite
Day 08: Favourite Performance that was not nominated for Oscar Dr. Lily Penleric, SongcatcherDespite McHattie’s announcement “except we can’t sing” during their Vanity Fair photoshoot interview, it is well documented in the film Songcatcher that, at least, Janet surely is able to hold a tune, and hold it well. Aside from Catherine Walker, I cannot think of a more level-headed, fiercely independent, strong woman than Dr. Lily Penleric. And much like Catherine Walker, Lily’s hard shell needed to be cracked before seeing her truly generous, kind spirit (though I’m not sure the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s shell was ever cracked that hard). I love Dr. Lily’s passion, integrity, convictions, and that famous panther-cat strip she very reluctantly did after a night of drinkin’ & dancin’ Apalachian-style. Songcatcher, along with Tumbleweeds, is my very favorite of Janet’s films because the music, acting, and cinematography are incredible. I really don’t understand how Janet was overlooked for her role in this picture, and I certainly don’t comprehend it having such a small following because it’s such a beautiful film. Also, one must note the brilliant, lovely hats used. Janet sports them like a turn-of-the-century pro. It’s even better when flowers and pink ribbons are used for accessories on aforementioned hats. Songcatcher is the sort of film where, when the first scene begins, I literally grin so hard that tears roll down my cheeks. I realize that’s a very strange, overzealous!fangirl statement to make, but it’s the truth: “It’s a beautiful little independent film.” -- source link
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