JESSICA LANGE is winning the TONY for LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT

[Mark-Alexis]

Right?  When people don't get that - or when they don't get that Jessica Lange is winning the Tony - I'm all like -

 

 

[dramamama611]

PEOPLE get that, but you don't seem to.  She has a one in five chance....just like everyone else nominated.   That's a "good chance".  Will she win?  I don't know.  I do know that there are at least two other women also giving great performances.  (I'm sure they all are...I just haven't seen them all.)

Any edge she has is that it is an absolute bear of a role.

[Mark-Alexis]

dramamama611 said: "PEOPLE get that, but you don't seem to.  She has a one in five chance....just like everyone else nominated.   That's a "good chance".  Will she win?  I don't know.  I do know that there are at least two other women also giving great performances.  (I'm sure they all are...I just haven't seen them all.)

Any edge she has is that it is an absolute bear of a role."

 

I get more than you apparently know.  I'm not just some nutjob fan pushing for her to win.  Top critics and pundits are predicting her.  Don't you get that?  I'm sorry if you don't.  She's the most accomplished, worthy actress in her lineup (and others, for that matter).

In Hollywood she's second only to Meryl Streep.  That counts for A LOT.  In New York, LA and everywhere, really.

So, yeah.

 

[Mark-Alexis]

The Hollywood Reporter just decided to randomly publish their picks for her "Top 10 Performances" in Film/TV.  I guess the campaigning has begun.  Oops. I wonder what that means...

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/jessica-langes-10-best-performances-890377/item/blue-sky-jessica-langes-10-890371

[bunnie3]

You joined this board 4 days ago.   Ok, we get it....

[Wayman_Wong]

Scott Heller in N.Y. Times: ''Can you NOT win a Tony playing Mary Tyrone?''

Yes, you can. Florence Eldridge (1957), Bethel Leslie (1986) and Colleen Dewhurst (1988 ) all lost.

Only Vanessa Redgrave (2003) has won a Tony for playing Mary Tyrone.

But I'll bet Jessica Lange will be the next one to win.

[Mark-Alexis]

bunnie3 said: "You joined this board 4 days ago.   Ok, we get it...."

 

[10086sunset]

Bettyboy72 said: "I think Mark-Alexis is the reason Jessica Lange won't come out the stage door. 

 

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This went from being a joke to likely being the truth.

[Mark-Alexis]

10086sunset said: "Bettyboy72 said: "I think Mark-Alexis is the reason Jessica Lange won't come out the stage door. 

 

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This went from being a joke to likely being the truth.

 

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LoL.  I'm not one of these theater queen/jokes who'll pine for an autograph from a Divine Legend like Jessica Lange.

I would never dare to. First off, I'd make a fool of myself by breaking down in tears.  Second of all, Mama Lange demands her privacy.  She's a mercurial, fragile creature.  I would never dare impose upon her privacy.

I'll save that to... others.

[Mark-Alexis]

 

[east side story]

I hope everyone is ready for the onslaught of crazy that is about to sweep over this site thanks to this member. The GIFs will never stop. 

[tazber]

east side story said: "I hope everyone is ready for the onslaught of crazy that is about to sweep over this site thanks to this member. The GIFs will never stop. 

 

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Block feature!

Besides, once Lupita wins I think this rather unstable person will leave the boards.

[Mark-Alexis]

Can't some of you find a more dignified way of making yourselves feel better? 

I mean, seriously, if you don't believe Lange will or don't want her to win, then express who you'd like to win, think will win and why. 

Trying to thrash me with insults (i.e. deflecting from the topic at hand)... well -

 

[tazber]

This isn't a "topic" thread. There is no discussion to be had.

 

You say she'll win and aren't willing to consider anything else.

 

What exactly would you like to discuss?

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

#TeamLupita

[dramamama611]

This is disturbing beyond anything.   

[10086sunset]

Yeah, I second that.

Talk about needing a thread removed.

[Mark-Alexis]

tazber said: "This isn't a "topic" thread. There is no discussion to be had.

 

You say she'll win and aren't willing to consider anything else.

 

What exactly would you like to discuss?"

Please excuse the fervency with which I express my admiration for Ms. Lange and for wanting her to win.  That being said, there's a chance she won't win, however small.  I'm willing to accept that and consider it a realistic possibility.

If Lange doesn't win, I think Williams - astonishing, really - has it in the bag.  Lupita, I don't believe, is happening.  It's a supporting role and she isn't as good as Lange and Williams.

 

Personally, this is my ranking:

1. Lange

2. Williams

3. Okonedo

4. Metcalf

5. Nyong'o

 

Mind you, I didn't rank Lupita last because she isn't great - she is - but because it's not a leading role.  She belongs in Featured where she would be #1 or #2.

There's plenty to discuss, when both sides are mature and respectful.

When I "fanboy" I know I can get ridiculous, but I'm aware of that.  That's what a "fangirl/fanboy" is, lol.  That doesn't mean I have no intelligence, insights or reasoning abilities of my own.  Sheesh.

 

[Mark-Alexis]

Below are some commentaries on the upcoming Tony's by GoldDerby, whose critics and pundits predict a win for Lange.  Also, video of Lange at the "Tony Nominees Meets the Press" event today.  Enjoy!

GoldDerby:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc__a3sOy1w&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSQN_2w-hHA

Lange:

http://www.usatoday.com/videos/life/theater/2016/05/04/83943638/

 

I'm beyond proud of her.  She's sublime.

 

 

 

[dramamama611]

proud

proud/

adjective

1. 1.
   
   feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.
   
   "a proud grandma of three boys"

   synonyms:pleased, glad, happy, delighted, joyful, overjoyed, thrilled, satisfied,gratified, content

   "the proud parents beamed"

   •  

2. 2.
   
   having or showing a high or excessively high opinion of oneself or one's importance.
   
   "a proud, arrogant man"

 

Hmmmmm.....which definition is the real meaning as used above???

[Mark-Alexis]

dramamama611 said: "proud

proud/

adjective

 

1. 1.
   
   feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.
   
   "a proud grandma of three boys"

    

   synonyms:pleased, glad, happy, delighted, joyful, overjoyed, thrilled, satisfied,gratified, content"the proud parents beamed"

    

   •  
2. 2.
   
   having or showing a high or excessively high opinion of oneself or one's importance.
   
   "a proud, arrogant man"

    

 

Hmmmmm.....which definition is the real meaning as used above???"

Your own prideful, embittered replies give me LIFE.

I'd go with "a proud grandma of three boys".

 

[Sally Durant Plummer]

I came on here to say that after seeing the performance this afternoon, I agree she i the front runner for the Tony.

But after reading this thread I'm horrified.

[SweetLips]

Mark-Alexis said.............ad nauseum

I'll save that to... others.

You should have said.....I'll LEAVE that to...others.

or maybe you have said too much----just say JL to win.

 

 


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[skylight2]

Mark-Alexis, you remind me of a Goldderby user who also frequently posted annoying GIFs of Jessica Lange. 

So if you are the same person: I hope Jessica Lange loses to anyone else.

 

 

[Huss417]

Haven't used the block feature in a while. No time like the present. :)

[Mark-Alexis]