iwakar
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Madame Chana said something in another discussion that jogged a personal observation--
I find that these actors often portray the same idiosyncrasies, facial ticks, and mannerisms in every film --usually just playing some simplified version of themselves. And often it works until it doesn't any more... or they're pigeon-holed for life. --But there are actors that I like that manage this, like Christopher Walken and Seth Rogen. But then there's the bubbly girl cadre that indefinitely pisses me off, like Jennifer Aniston, or indecisive, weak-willed neurotics-r-us, like Woody Allen.
Why is this phenomenon? And why does it work sometimes and sometimes not? Who are actors that play the same tired stereotype in every role they take on?
I'll nominate a few: Woody Allen, Angelina Jolie (tired of your tough, angry, wounded bitch schtick), Jennifer Aniston, and Seth Rogen (likable, but always the awkward, hapless underdog that luck smiles on after unleashing a shitstorm).
am i the only one who finds her extremely irritating? i hate her whole quirky girl with bangs shtick and she just plays some variation on herself in every role. plus those fucking cotton commercials.
I find that these actors often portray the same idiosyncrasies, facial ticks, and mannerisms in every film --usually just playing some simplified version of themselves. And often it works until it doesn't any more... or they're pigeon-holed for life. --But there are actors that I like that manage this, like Christopher Walken and Seth Rogen. But then there's the bubbly girl cadre that indefinitely pisses me off, like Jennifer Aniston, or indecisive, weak-willed neurotics-r-us, like Woody Allen.
Why is this phenomenon? And why does it work sometimes and sometimes not? Who are actors that play the same tired stereotype in every role they take on?
I'll nominate a few: Woody Allen, Angelina Jolie (tired of your tough, angry, wounded bitch schtick), Jennifer Aniston, and Seth Rogen (likable, but always the awkward, hapless underdog that luck smiles on after unleashing a shitstorm).