Maria Callas - La Mamma Morta (Philadelphia - 1993) 

Especially in the sequence of his eye expressions...

He understands something new.

That is a wonderful memory to have. I can’t personally say that I have had any parallel experiences, though will one day I hope watch a Radiohead show….

😅

Ditto

I've had exactly the same

You forgot to mention writing

I thought that very thing when I saw the movie right after it was released. Washington did a spectacular acting job in that scene. Since I initially saw it, I've often wondered how much of it was acting skill, and how much of it was truly from his soul. And yes...who ever had the idea of putting this scene together...with THIS aria...was/is a Genius.

M McCartney Yes, Denzel Washington is a remarkable actor. His eyes, for example, are incredibly expressive. They seem like mirrors reflecting Hank's performance.

I agree. :)

aahaha no

Omg I agree. I will never forget it, so emotional and such an important part of the movie. It also made me fall in love with Maria's amazing voice. Wow.

Tony agrees

I fully undestand what you are saying, and I emphasize with this kind of human gesture towards another human being, but I also see the role portraied by Tom Hanks as an extremely strong man right until his last breath, who would hate to be "molly-coddled". But I know what you mean, and I am in tears through most of this film every time i see it. I've seen it at least ten times now, and everything just makes for a perfect movie, as if they were created for this very moment in the history of cinema. The music by Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, Bruce Springsteen, Maria Callas that was used in this movie (some created for the film, other just used because it was so fitting), were all chosen with utmost perfection. They hit a nerve in me every time I listen, and every time I hear those songs I recall the same scenes from the movies and tears well up in my eyes. Many actors are underappreciated in this particular film. Especially the role of Denzel Washington, but also the roles of Antonio Banderras as his fiancee, Jason Robards as the cynical lawyer, Mary Steenburgen as opposing counsel, and the tiny but wonderfully cast role by Joanne Woodward as his mother. They all did an amazing job at keeping this movie a masterpiece - as did of course Jonathan Demme who made them perform their very best. Jonathan Demme is truly versatile. Not many years between this and another masterpiece of his in a very different genre: "Silence of the Lambs". But I agree with you - the acting in this movie is so convincing you really feel the emotions of all the actors and you feel how they make you care for these people in need and despair. Well said!

Yes! In fact, he got an oscar for this role. This scene is amazing.

+crystal s Two in a row.

And the divinity of Callas

@@kassios And Washington's face...says nothing but his expressions say a lot. That's class acting.

LOL das war ein guter Scherz. Netrebko bekommt nicht mal die DIKTION hin...