Top 10 Incredible Frances McDormand Performances
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Date: 2023-11-20
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Laust
Good to see Short Cuts at least getting
a mention, but for those who've never seen it
(or even heard of it, it's way more epic
than you might think. Besides McDormand
& Peter Gallagher (shown in the clip,
the massive all-star cast includes
Robert Downey, Jr, Lily Tomlin, Tim Robbins,
Julianne Moore, Jack Lemmon,
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Buck Henry,
Andie MacDowell & Tom Waits, among others.
It's directed & co-adapted by Robert Altman
(MASH, Nashville, The Player)
from the writings of Raymond Carver.
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Good to see Short Cuts at least getting
a mention, but for those who've never seen it
(or even heard of it, it's way more epic
than you might think. Besides McDormand
& Peter Gallagher (shown in the clip,
the massive all-star cast includes
Robert Downey, Jr, Lily Tomlin, Tim Robbins,
Julianne Moore, Jack Lemmon,
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Buck Henry,
Andie MacDowell & Tom Waits, among others.
It's directed & co-adapted by Robert Altman
(MASH, Nashville, The Player)
from the writings of Raymond Carver.
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Hande
I watched Fargo just to see why McDormand won the award instead of the phenomenal performance of Emily Watson in Breaking the Waves, and didn't see anything unusual, let alone iconic. There simply is no comparison between the two performances- Watson's part was extremely demanding. Then again, I read some critics mention Watson had no chance on winning as she was an outsider! Weird! Is that how Academy Awards are presented? Unbelievable and unacceptable to my mind.
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I watched Fargo just to see why McDormand won the award instead of the phenomenal performance of Emily Watson in Breaking the Waves, and didn't see anything unusual, let alone iconic. There simply is no comparison between the two performances- Watson's part was extremely demanding. Then again, I read some critics mention Watson had no chance on winning as she was an outsider! Weird! Is that how Academy Awards are presented? Unbelievable and unacceptable to my mind.
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manthasagittarius1
Three Billboards was the one of a kind perfect role for her age and where she is as a woman and actor. I think it's a superior movie to Fargo in every way, although Fargo is exceptional and a fantastically cast piece of writing above all. But Three Billboards let Frances play with the energy and darkness of a Lady Macbeth or a Medea and what brilliant female actor would not transcend all of her own previous track record given that opportunity?
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Three Billboards was the one of a kind perfect role for her age and where she is as a woman and actor. I think it's a superior movie to Fargo in every way, although Fargo is exceptional and a fantastically cast piece of writing above all. But Three Billboards let Frances play with the energy and darkness of a Lady Macbeth or a Medea and what brilliant female actor would not transcend all of her own previous track record given that opportunity?
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Angela
I am constantly shocked how many great performances Frances McDermott has done throughout the years and should have gotten the Oscars so many times after being nominated over 5 times. So happy she won for Fargo and Three Billboards where she was hysterically funny being that character which was sad, funny, and deeply moving. Her incredible range is amazing I hope to see more performances by this versatile actress that does it all!
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I am constantly shocked how many great performances Frances McDermott has done throughout the years and should have gotten the Oscars so many times after being nominated over 5 times. So happy she won for Fargo and Three Billboards where she was hysterically funny being that character which was sad, funny, and deeply moving. Her incredible range is amazing I hope to see more performances by this versatile actress that does it all!
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Anthony
Fargo is the performance that will not be forgotten. We the audience have a tendency to latch on to the latest thing and wax poetically about it. She clearly was outstanding in Three Billboards but don't forget she was flawless in Fargo. She devoured every scene she was in effortlessly.
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Fargo is the performance that will not be forgotten. We the audience have a tendency to latch on to the latest thing and wax poetically about it. She clearly was outstanding in Three Billboards but don't forget she was flawless in Fargo. She devoured every scene she was in effortlessly.
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Joo
I love her in Fargo, but nothings surpasses her Olive Kitteridge performance. It's so freaking complex and full of emotional ups and downs, almost hysterical and catatonic, bitter ironic and pure melancholic. All at the same time. A genius masterpiece acting
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I love her in Fargo, but nothings surpasses her Olive Kitteridge performance. It's so freaking complex and full of emotional ups and downs, almost hysterical and catatonic, bitter ironic and pure melancholic. All at the same time. A genius masterpiece acting
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Yvie
Fargo and Three billboards were amazing performances but I agree with the other comments, the level of emotions she goes through in three billboards was by far the most outstanding of them all! Shes incredible
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Fargo and Three billboards were amazing performances but I agree with the other comments, the level of emotions she goes through in three billboards was by far the most outstanding of them all! Shes incredible
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Sally
Frances McDormand is an absolute genius when it comes to acting. I think it would be cool to see her play a gay woman in a movie. It's the one role she hasn't done yet. That and a military character.
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Frances McDormand is an absolute genius when it comes to acting. I think it would be cool to see her play a gay woman in a movie. It's the one role she hasn't done yet. That and a military character.
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Jennifer
My favourites are Nomadland and Paradise Road a WWII drama in which she presented as a doctor who was needed because she was tough enough to deal with the Japanese in a prison camp in WWII.
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My favourites are Nomadland and Paradise Road a WWII drama in which she presented as a doctor who was needed because she was tough enough to deal with the Japanese in a prison camp in WWII.
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Jennifer
First saw her in Paradise Road. Fantastic. Have also seen 3 Billboards and Olive Kitteridge. Must catch up on some more. Always good and an actress not a personality that is recycled
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First saw her in Paradise Road. Fantastic. Have also seen 3 Billboards and Olive Kitteridge. Must catch up on some more. Always good and an actress not a personality that is recycled
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Connie
Francis McDormand is a stand alone actress who does not need to be propped up by her fellow male actor's, she didn't learn from Clooney or anyone else, THEY learned from her!
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Francis McDormand is a stand alone actress who does not need to be propped up by her fellow male actor's, she didn't learn from Clooney or anyone else, THEY learned from her!
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cambed71
First movie I noticed her in was North Country and I love that movie, she was great in it. Still haven't watched Fargo but I did watch the TV Series which was amazing
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First movie I noticed her in was North Country and I love that movie, she was great in it. Still haven't watched Fargo but I did watch the TV Series which was amazing
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Tall32guy
i love Frances' hairdo at 4: 05. I think she looks good in that; that is often the hairdo I picture her with when I think about her, strangely enough. LOL
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i love Frances' hairdo at 4: 05. I think she looks good in that; that is often the hairdo I picture her with when I think about her, strangely enough. LOL
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tdamtoft
One and two should be switched - Three billboards. and her performance are - that much-used and in this case deserved word - iconic.
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One and two should be switched - Three billboards. and her performance are - that much-used and in this case deserved word - iconic.
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That
She is one of my top 5 favorite actors/actresses. Maybe tied with 1st place with Heath Ledger as the joker. Javier Bardem in any role.
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She is one of my top 5 favorite actors/actresses. Maybe tied with 1st place with Heath Ledger as the joker. Javier Bardem in any role.
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Wade
She was clearly amazing in Fargo and Three Billboards just showed a new generation how incredible she is. My favourite actor by far
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She was clearly amazing in Fargo and Three Billboards just showed a new generation how incredible she is. My favourite actor by far
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Mike
Diversity! Her ability to master various accents is brilliant. What comes to mind are Mississippi Burning/ Fargo/ Raising Arizona.
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Diversity! Her ability to master various accents is brilliant. What comes to mind are Mississippi Burning/ Fargo/ Raising Arizona.
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Michael
Grew up with Francess' performance as Miss Clavel in the live action Madeline. True motherly figure rendition of the character.
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Grew up with Francess' performance as Miss Clavel in the live action Madeline. True motherly figure rendition of the character.
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Aaliyah
If anyone watched it did she do a really small role in season 5 of Big Mouth? Specifically episode 10? Its been eating me up!
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If anyone watched it did she do a really small role in season 5 of Big Mouth? Specifically episode 10? Its been eating me up!
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Charles
I wonder if it was her idea to do Fargo as a 9 month pregnant character or if it was the Coen's infamous sense of humor?
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I wonder if it was her idea to do Fargo as a 9 month pregnant character or if it was the Coen's infamous sense of humor?
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PS
She is an absolute genius in acting! My 1st movie I ever seen her in was Fargo and I was completely hooked she was the movie.
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She is an absolute genius in acting! My 1st movie I ever seen her in was Fargo and I was completely hooked she was the movie.
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Joseph
The husband in Fargo was pretty down to Earth too, and her cop partner, while a bit of a dolt, wasn't too bad either.
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The husband in Fargo was pretty down to Earth too, and her cop partner, while a bit of a dolt, wasn't too bad either.
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Jimmy
One of those very few cases of actors that made it in Hollywood purely based on real talent and acting chops
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One of those very few cases of actors that made it in Hollywood purely based on real talent and acting chops
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