I had to come here after the passing of Donald Sutherland. This is of course Channing’s scene, but like in a lot of his roles, the genius of Sutherland was being the understated glue that allowed the big performances to really shine through. I’m not sure if this was a choice on Scepisi’s part, but I love the framing of Flan and Ouisa sitting across from each other like adversaries. Ouisa is pouring her heart out and Flan is still casting nervous glances from side to side because they’re his priority, not her. “A terrible match” indeed, but a pitch perfect scene.
Why does this scene always bring tears to my eyes? Does anyone else feel it too? I love this movie so much. I kind of wish Will Smith had done more roles like this. I was so impressed by him.
Stockard Channing was born for this role and she certainly nailed it ... on stage AND on screen. I saw her finish a matinee performance at Lincoln Center, fighting all day against the loss of her voice. And of course she shines in the film, having rehearsed the scenes for so long! An American masterpiece.
Absolute Gem... As I write this message her Wikipedia page doesn't tie her to any songs or having a category for any music career at all. Just acting and her shows... That or I am missing alot. Lol
Literally the worst song I’ve ever heard. Her voice is like nails on a chalkboard. Heard it on a phone commercial and it bothered me so much I had to find the video on RU-vid so I could see all the clowns in the comment section who actually enjoy this trash.
Similarly inspired is "Lake Street Dive's" take on: i want a hippopotamus for Christmas, .. with a bombshell Latina accent 😻 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tx8GWRlteh8.htmlsi=xTpH3VcougrIhrWM
Lyrics ❤️🔥🔥 Hey Fellows with a million smackers And nervous indigestion Rich fellows Eating milk and crackers I'll ask you one question Are you havin' any fun? What y'gettin' out o' livin'? Who cares for what you've got If you're not havin' any fun? Are you havin' any laughs? Are you gettin' any lovin'? If other people do Why can't you? Have a little fun After the honey's in the cone All the bees go out and play Even the old gray mare down home Has got to have hay, hey, hey! Better have a little fun You ain't gonna live forever So, while you're young and gay, still okay Have a little fun Why should you work and slave and save? Life is full of ifs and buts Even the squirrels save and save And what have they got, nuts! Better have a little fun You ain't gonna live forever So, while you're young and gay, still okay Have a little fun, son! Taking on the run, son Get yourself some mone', son Do it all for one, son Let me take your mom, son And have Have a little fun
'Happy' is still a meaning of 'gay', as far as I'm concerned, alongside 'homosexual'. Words often have multiple meanings... existing ones needn't go out just because new ones come in :)
I was at an event, I believe it was some 35 years ago. David Hampton threw a drink at someone, it ended up on me. Go figure. Someone mentioned to me after the fact who David Hampton was. I didn't know of his notoriety at the time. I didn't know he died until a few minutes ago Googling him. I remember seeing the film when it was released.
Decades later, Funny Lady proves a surprisingly palatable watch, but the one time the film just explodes into life is during these three indelible minutes.