Sigourney Weaver - Britmovie

Amy · 27-07-2003, 02:08 PM

How do you think Sigourney Weaver represents women through her roles in films. E.G. In the Alien films she represents women as strong and tough.

ZZ_ PICK _ ZZ · 23-08-2003, 01:18 AM

After playing "Ripley" so many times (the
quintessential "tough cookie"), Hollywood
gave us more of the same - in "Working Girl".
My favourite film of hers is "Copycat" where
she is still smart and tough, but manages to
portray a more vulnerable side to her
character.
However, the actress that you really can't
take your eyes off of is Holly Hunter - just
brilliant in "Copycat". She was equally good
in "The Piano" and "The Firm" (in which she
practically steals the film out from under
Cruise's nose). So sexy too !

Steve Crook · 23-08-2003, 06:12 PM

But Sigourney does sexy and slinky as well - remember Ghost Busters!

But yes, she does tough very well as also seen in Gorillas in the Mist.

Archer · 24-08-2003, 05:20 AM

She also poke fun at herself and the dumb blonde stereotype in Galaxy Quest.
By the way, Jane Campion said she was looking for "Sigourney Weaver type" for the Piano. So poor dear Holly was just a substitute for the ever-excellent Sigourney. :)

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23-08-2003, 01:18 AM	#2
ZZ_ PICK _ ZZ has no status. Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London Posts: 44 Country: iTrader: (6)	After playing "Ripley" so many times (the quintessential "tough cookie"), Hollywood gave us more of the same - in "Working Girl". My favourite film of hers is "Copycat" where she is still smart and tough, but manages to portray a more vulnerable side to her character. However, the actress that you really can't take your eyes off of is Holly Hunter - just brilliant in "Copycat". She was equally good in "The Piano" and "The Firm" (in which she practically steals the film out from under Cruise's nose). So sexy too !

24-08-2003, 05:20 AM	#4
Archer has no status. Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	She also poke fun at herself and the dumb blonde stereotype in Galaxy Quest. By the way, Jane Campion said she was looking for "Sigourney Weaver type" for the Piano. So poor dear Holly was just a substitute for the ever-excellent Sigourney. :)