Ruth from Flixchatter has started a new blogathon and I felt compelled to join her in this one. The idea of this blogathon in her words is:
to shine a spotlight on the ‘unsung heroes’ if you will, the overlooked performers who add so much richness/entertainment value to the film no matter how brief their appearance is, but yet they don’t get the credit they so deserve
Now I have to admit that I had a hard time coming up with someone and it took me a while before I remembered two performances, one from Olivia Thirlby in 2009’s New York, I Love You and the other one by Billy Crystal in The Princess Bride
As it’s a movie with a couple of seperate stories, you might argue that it’s not a small role as she does appear in most of the segment, but somehow it stayed with me. I loved the segment for the way it plays with expectations and Thirlby plays with those expectations in an interesting way. I managed to find the segment on Youtube for your enjoyment.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D37hnyYjk4]
Since I saw Princess Bride for the first time last year I’ve already seen it several times. The kids love the movie and so do I. I especially look forward to the scene in which Billy Crystal plays the wizard who attempts to revive Westley. Even though you realize quickly it is him, it’s a funny cameo which I thoroughly enjoy each time.
You can find other entries in the blogathon on Flixchatter.
Which are your favorite small roles with a big performance?
Watched the clip. A good performance, although i don’t think it amazed me like it did with you. Haven’t see Princess Bride.
And i posted my choice, which is Deborah Ann Woll in the Mothers Day remake.
Somehow it was something that I thought of when searching for something. The movie itself didn’t do much for me but that performance did.
I LOVE Oliva Thirlby… definitely a young actress who is not talked about enough. And while I wasn’t the biggest fan of New York, I Love You, I definitely enjoyed seeing her in it.
Two great picks here!
Yeah, she deserves more attention.
Thanks!
I just learned about Olivia Thirlby from the DREDD trailer. Glad to see her being highlighted here Nostra, sounds like she’s a versatile actress. Thanks for taking part in the blogathon!
No problem, was looking forward to joining even though I really started to wonder if I would come up with something in time.
Interesting choices. Can’t argue with either one of them. š
Thanks Josh
I haven’t seen New York, I love You yet Nostra but your shout out for Billy Crystal is a beauty. You’ve put me in mind to see this again soon.
I’ve seen it two and a half times in one year because I knew the kids would love to see it (and they did)
Great choices! I haven’t seen New York, I Love You, but I love that fact that you included Miracle Max. “He’s only mostly dead!”
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Hahaha, yeah it’s such a small part but all the bickering he does is so great. Despite the makeup you immediately know it’s him.
Of course, the Billy Crystal appearance in The Princess Bride. Great pick…it is the only thing I like about that film.
Wow, I thought everyone loved that film š
Nice post. Glad you took a part in Ruth’s AWESOME blogathon š
Great choices Nostra
Thanks a lot Scott.
Great choice with Billy Crystal. Damn near stole the spotlight when he was onscreen.
Olivia Thirlby was one of the good things about that film, which I really didn’t enjoy all that much. She had some life to her!
He sure did.
I can’t remember much of the rest of the movie and looking at IMDB I have given it a 7, so I guess I did like it.
Have fun storming the castle, Nostra! š
Thanks Fogs!
Haven’t seen New York, I Love You, but Billy Crystal is an inspired choice. Good one, Nostra!
Haven’t got the feeling that it’s a movie that should be high on your to watch list, so that’s no problem. Crystal really stood out though. Thanks Eric.
I haven’t seen both movies but from the clip you put there, I can understand why you choose her.
Thanks for your comment Novroz. You should check out the second movie, it’s a fun one.
I will if I can find it š