tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post4134019460888543461..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: In Character: Parker PoseyAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-61425840431780531572016-09-08T00:59:31.956-04:002016-09-08T00:59:31.956-04:00Definitely a shame, because she can do anything. I...Definitely a shame, because she can do anything. I love all her work, in big films or small. Those two roles in 2000 speak so well to her versatility. They're so different!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-49819811331538983382016-09-07T19:42:26.506-04:002016-09-07T19:42:26.506-04:00Recently, I've reflected upon the one-two punc...Recently, I've reflected upon the one-two punch she had back in 2000 with Best In Show and Scream 3. Thinking about the year she had has me thinking "Cinema could use more Parker Posey."<br /><br />I read a quote of hers where she said that she doesn't get much mainstream work because she's considered "too indie." A bit of a shame really.Matthew St.Clairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08589393934861344591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-57582350384820297392016-06-27T13:43:48.011-04:002016-06-27T13:43:48.011-04:00I haven't seen that! Going to check it out asa...I haven't seen that! Going to check it out asap. Thanks!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-9674482266987511202016-06-24T18:57:45.427-04:002016-06-24T18:57:45.427-04:00Loved her performance in the film adaptation of De...Loved her performance in the film adaptation of Dean Koontz's first Frankenstein novel. Her character exhibited a tough exterior which you just knew protected a softer, more human side. John V. KaravitisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-44692716329816487182013-11-15T19:38:26.190-05:002013-11-15T19:38:26.190-05:00I think you'd really appreciate Broken English...I think you'd really appreciate Broken English. Seems like something you'd hold in high esteem. Still, she's excellent in The House of Yes.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-87926011923413110982013-11-15T10:37:27.986-05:002013-11-15T10:37:27.986-05:00I need to check out more of her work. Right now, I...I need to check out more of her work. Right now, I'd probably list The House of Yes as her best performance, but I haven't seen Broken English, Waiting for Guffman or Party Girl yet.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-74818918183399195962013-11-10T14:58:42.597-05:002013-11-10T14:58:42.597-05:00Thanks man! Dude, Parker is a great name, especial...Thanks man! Dude, Parker is a great name, especially a middle name. You would've had my vote!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-61016161947496756742013-11-08T11:44:03.116-05:002013-11-08T11:44:03.116-05:00I attempted to give my daughter the middle name of...I attempted to give my daughter the middle name of Parker and used this fine actress as evidence of how commanding yet ultimately fun it could be.<br /><br />The name was hit, but not so popular to win over the masses. Kind of like Posey herself.<br /><br />Great job, AW.m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-41655903784448653282013-11-07T15:02:53.225-05:002013-11-07T15:02:53.225-05:00Hell yeah man, how can you NOT love her? Kicking &...Hell yeah man, how can you NOT love her? Kicking & Screaming grows on me everytime I watch it. It's so precise in what it's doing. It really speaks to a time and place perfectly. Sounds like it's time for you rewatch Broken English and me to rewatch Kicking & Screaming. Deal?Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-91135768163881076452013-11-07T15:00:21.080-05:002013-11-07T15:00:21.080-05:00Love your list, and I love that you appreciate Bro...Love your list, and I love that you appreciate Broken English. What a powerful little film that is. I quite enjoy her in Superman Returns. She and Spacey were my favorite aspects of that film, for sure.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-83979235798436296672013-11-07T14:58:55.572-05:002013-11-07T14:58:55.572-05:00I adore her in Superman Returns. I love that, even...I adore her in Superman Returns. I love that, even when she's in bigger films, she still manages to attain her natural charm. It's nice that directors don't strip that of her.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-16716943854770863642013-11-06T20:32:23.370-05:002013-11-06T20:32:23.370-05:00I love Parker Posey. God help me, I do love her so...I love Parker Posey. God help me, I do love her so.<br /><br />Your thoughts on "Broken English" REALLY make me want to re-watch it and I love what you wrote about Libby Mae. That's good stuff. "Kicking & Screaming" has always been a personal favorite, but that's partially because I have a deep connection to that whole film.<br /><br />I don't know. I just love 'em all. All the Posey performances. She's the best.Nick Priggehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17895803287589438170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-67690685923982533272013-11-06T19:10:23.557-05:002013-11-06T19:10:23.557-05:00Parker Posey was one of my first introduction to i...Parker Posey was one of my first introduction to indie films and she was one of my crushes as a teen. I still love <i>Party Girl</i> and her performances at that time. There was no one like her at the time. I also love her in <i>Broken English</i> which I think is a very underrated film. Especially from someone who is the daughter one of the great filmmakers ever as well as the fact that she's one of Sofia Coppola's best friends.<br /><br />If I was to rate Parker's best performances...<br /><br />1. <i>Party Girl</i><br />2. <i>Broken English</i><br />3. <i>Dazed & Confused</i><br />4. <i>Waiting for Guffman</i><br />5. <i>Personal Velocity</i><br />6. <i>Best in Show</i><br />7. <i>subUrbia</i><br />8. <i>Superman Returns</i> (I still like that fucking film. Fuck the haters)<br />9. <i>Kicking & Screaming</i><br />10. <i>Josie & the Pussycats</i>.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-30037588066157755142013-11-06T18:27:27.698-05:002013-11-06T18:27:27.698-05:00Oh man, loved her in Guest's flicks and SubURb...Oh man, loved her in Guest's flicks and SubURbia but here's the outside of the park one, she was killer in Superman Returns. I really love her in that...pretty sub par flick fun fact. Tokarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02807042060473464015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-20850332496826357562013-11-06T15:04:50.925-05:002013-11-06T15:04:50.925-05:00Thank you so much for sharing that personal story ...Thank you so much for sharing that personal story yesterday on Twitter. As you know, I LOVE that stuff. I particularly love the confirmation that, in real life, she's a really cool person. She's just one of those people that you want to hang out with, you know? And you HAVE! So cool.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-48726818516725062642013-11-06T15:02:10.662-05:002013-11-06T15:02:10.662-05:00Josie and the Pussycats... man, I haven't seen...Josie and the Pussycats... man, I haven't seen that one in years. But I remember loving her work in it. The Oh in Ohio was very close to making the cut here. As was Clockwatchers, SubUrbia, The Daytrippers, Dazed... it never ends.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-83261606204047691672013-11-06T14:59:43.709-05:002013-11-06T14:59:43.709-05:00I understand your issue(s) with Broken English. Yo...I understand your issue(s) with Broken English. You're right, the ending is a tad familiar and it has a style that can be off putting. Posey's performance in it really holds a special place in my heart. I do love her work in Hal Hartley's films. Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-8767826515260818742013-11-06T14:57:28.163-05:002013-11-06T14:57:28.163-05:00I love her in The Oh in Ohio. She's priceless ...I love her in The Oh in Ohio. She's priceless in that. Glad to hear you're a fan of her work!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-61857493264704255072013-11-06T14:56:36.708-05:002013-11-06T14:56:36.708-05:00I've been wanting to write a piece on her ever...I've been wanting to write a piece on her ever since I started this column. But she has So. Much. stuff out there, so it's taken me a long time to track a lot of it down. Definitely going to check out her work in Parks and Rec.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-62136999057072653062013-11-06T14:53:01.713-05:002013-11-06T14:53:01.713-05:00Nice, love hearing your admiration for Broken Engl...Nice, love hearing your admiration for Broken English. I really do adore that picture, and Posey's performance just <i>kills</i> me. Which I mean as a great, great compliment.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-72188260625592185422013-11-06T14:06:34.144-05:002013-11-06T14:06:34.144-05:00Great picks, especially with so many to pick from!...Great picks, especially with so many to pick from! Parker has always been able to infused an innocence to her bitchy roles and a daftness to her more "cerebral" characters. I've never been completely sure that it was as much from her acting ability as from her personality....so similar to how she actually is--a smart cookie, but don't mess with her!. She was simply born to be in Christopher Guest's films. Always look forward to seeing what she does next!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00334582256697355966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-89016444154031443202013-11-06T11:17:31.685-05:002013-11-06T11:17:31.685-05:00I haven't seen Broken English. I'll have ...I haven't seen Broken English. I'll have to look into it. I was expecting to see Party Girl and The House of Yes. Two others I might have mentioned are a more comedic turn in The OH in the Ohio and her intentionally over the top performance in the spoof Josie and the Pussycats.Chip Laryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787403805554027107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-24457967310557246842013-11-06T11:16:35.773-05:002013-11-06T11:16:35.773-05:00I really like Posey and think she has an interesti...I really like Posey and think she has an interesting style. Even so, I struggled to enjoy Broken English. It's ending is eerily similar to Before Sunset, and her performance didn't work as well as I expected. I'm not sure what I'd put in its place, though. She's one of those actors who always has a welcome presence but doesn't have a bunch of signature roles. I did really like her roles in Henry Fool and Kicking and Screaming, though it's hard to disagree with your picks. Dan Heatonhttp://ptsnob.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-76369564153926680432013-11-06T09:32:38.757-05:002013-11-06T09:32:38.757-05:00Parker Posey is great, she is pretty much the quee...Parker Posey is great, she is pretty much the queen of indies in my mind. I really enjoyed The Oh in Ohio. I think that might be my favorite of hers. Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-66618709855542976792013-11-06T09:16:18.732-05:002013-11-06T09:16:18.732-05:00Yay I've been waiting for you to highlight Par...Yay I've been waiting for you to highlight Parker Posey for so long! I would recommend you also check out the episode of Parks and Rec she guest starred in if you enjoy seeing her play complete bitches.<br />-DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com