So, lets get to it. My Entertainer of the Month for July 2012 is........
CHARLIZE THERON
It is no secret at all that Charlize Theron is an incomparable beauty, hailed at times as one of the most beautiful faces ever to grace the silver screen. I certainly do agree. However, this is a review of her incomparable talent, and this beauty is loaded with massive amounts of acting talent. This Oscar winning actress has built an impressive and very versatile resume over the past 16 years. She stars in two of the most anticipated movies of the summer, Prometheus and Snow White and the Huntsman. Her roles are generally on the darker side and these two movies are no exception. Her portrayals of Meredith Vickers (Prometheus) and Ravenna (Snow White and the Huntsman) were evil at its best.
Her first role was in 1996 in a film called Two Days in the Valley. It was not a commercially successful movie but her portrayal of Helga Svelgen opened eyes in Hollywood. I actually enjoyed the movie. It follows a eccentric group of characters over a two day period in Los Angeles and also has one of the best onscreen catfights ever, between Theron and Teri Hatcher.
At first glance, you would think she'd be the face of the romantic comedy world but she has chosen more dramatic, serious roles. Honestly though, it doesn't matter the role for the talented Theron, she charges in and owns the character she is portraying (for example, Aileen in Monster).
Charlize was born near Johannesburg, South Africa and became a ballet dancer in her early teenage years and after a knee injury, started modeling at 18 then made her way to Los Angeles to embark on a movie career. It wasn't long before an agent gave her a business card, then the juggernaut that was and still is an awesome career began. A couple of things you may not know about her, she turned down Kate Beckinsale's role in Pearl Harbor and auditioned for Elizabeth Berkeley's role in Showgirls.
CST'S FAVORITE CHARLIZE THERON ROLES
The Devil's Advocate (1997)
Mighty Joe Young (1998)
The Astronaut's Wife (1999)
The Cider House Rules (1999)
The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
Sweet November (2001)
Trapped (2002)
The Italian Job (2003)
Monster (2003) - won the coveted Best Actress Academy Award and the Golden Globe for her portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos. Theron gained over 30 pounds for the role and completely transformed her appearance. However, she was not the original choice. Kate Winslet was the first considered for the role. Winslet is definitely a fine actress but Charlize Theron made it one of the finest and almost legendary performances in history.
North Country (2005) - nominated for the Best Actress Academy Award and Best Actress in a Drama Golden Globe.
Arrested Development (2005) - Theron did a several episode stint on the cult classic television show playing Rita, a child like adult who has a relationship with Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman). It was such a brilliant comedic departure from her darker motion picture roles.
In the Valley of Elah (2007)
Hancock (2008) - her first stint in the major summer blockbuster territory. I personally enjoyed her more than Will Smith. I am so ready for the sequel.
The Burning Plain (2008)
Young Adult (2011)
Prometheus (2012) - see my review
Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) - see my review. In my opinion, should be her third Oscar nomination.
Millions of people went out this summer and watched the last two movies on the list. I urge you to check out some of her earlier work and if you haven't already of course. If it has been several years since seeing any of them, then watch them again. It is a treat every time to see this timeless beauty stare into the camera, usually with a sinister glare, because sinister is what she does best.
Thank you and see you at the next blog.
Her first role was in 1996 in a film called Two Days in the Valley. It was not a commercially successful movie but her portrayal of Helga Svelgen opened eyes in Hollywood. I actually enjoyed the movie. It follows a eccentric group of characters over a two day period in Los Angeles and also has one of the best onscreen catfights ever, between Theron and Teri Hatcher.
At first glance, you would think she'd be the face of the romantic comedy world but she has chosen more dramatic, serious roles. Honestly though, it doesn't matter the role for the talented Theron, she charges in and owns the character she is portraying (for example, Aileen in Monster).
Charlize was born near Johannesburg, South Africa and became a ballet dancer in her early teenage years and after a knee injury, started modeling at 18 then made her way to Los Angeles to embark on a movie career. It wasn't long before an agent gave her a business card, then the juggernaut that was and still is an awesome career began. A couple of things you may not know about her, she turned down Kate Beckinsale's role in Pearl Harbor and auditioned for Elizabeth Berkeley's role in Showgirls.
CST'S FAVORITE CHARLIZE THERON ROLES
The Devil's Advocate (1997)
Mighty Joe Young (1998)
The Astronaut's Wife (1999)
The Cider House Rules (1999)
The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
Sweet November (2001)
Trapped (2002)
The Italian Job (2003)
Monster (2003) - won the coveted Best Actress Academy Award and the Golden Globe for her portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos. Theron gained over 30 pounds for the role and completely transformed her appearance. However, she was not the original choice. Kate Winslet was the first considered for the role. Winslet is definitely a fine actress but Charlize Theron made it one of the finest and almost legendary performances in history.
North Country (2005) - nominated for the Best Actress Academy Award and Best Actress in a Drama Golden Globe.
Arrested Development (2005) - Theron did a several episode stint on the cult classic television show playing Rita, a child like adult who has a relationship with Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman). It was such a brilliant comedic departure from her darker motion picture roles.
In the Valley of Elah (2007)
Hancock (2008) - her first stint in the major summer blockbuster territory. I personally enjoyed her more than Will Smith. I am so ready for the sequel.
The Burning Plain (2008)
Young Adult (2011)
Prometheus (2012) - see my review
Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) - see my review. In my opinion, should be her third Oscar nomination.
Millions of people went out this summer and watched the last two movies on the list. I urge you to check out some of her earlier work and if you haven't already of course. If it has been several years since seeing any of them, then watch them again. It is a treat every time to see this timeless beauty stare into the camera, usually with a sinister glare, because sinister is what she does best.
Thank you and see you at the next blog.
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