Favorite Tilda Swinton Performance?

[Anonymous Joined: Jan 1st, 1970 Topics: 115 Posts: 4746 View Predictions]

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We live in a world where Jonah Hill, Jacki Weaver, George Clooney or Bradley Cooper have more Oscar nominations than one of the greatest actresses of all time, Tilda Swinton. But who cares, if she beats them all combined? One thing is sure, she should have more Oscars, and Oscar nominations. 

In my opinion she’s a chameleon in acting, and as (if not more) talented as Meryl Streep or Cate Blanchett for sure. 

But why are your favorite performances by the Godass? 

Discuss. 

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[jamiepg88Participant Joined: Jan 25th, 2014 Topics: 1 Posts: 97 View Predictions]

#214333

Snowpiercer and WNTTAK stand out for me but I’d also include Only Lovers Left Alive. The movie isn’t my favorite but she’s spectacular, being the best part of something otherwise just okay seems to be a theme of hers but that could just be me.

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[FilmGuy619Participant Joined: Jan 13th, 2013 Topics: 118 Posts: 1019 View Predictions]

#214335

I think WNTTAK is her best performance, but my favorite of hers is Snowpiercer. I like her no matter what she does. I would say that, wait for it…she’s better than Meryl Streep.

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[babypookParticipant Joined: Nov 4th, 2010 Topics: 108 Posts: 14467 View Predictions]

#214336

ORLANDO

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[IckyParticipant Joined: Jun 28th, 2012 Topics: 23 Posts: 4880 View Predictions]

#214337

Probably my favorite living movie actor, after De Niro maybe, but he’s not even trying anymore. 

1. Orlando
2. The Deep End
3. Julia
4. Edward ll
5. Snowpiercer

I agree that beyond the 90’s very few of the movies she’s in lived up to work, though Snowpiercer comes close. But she committed to taking risks and constantly trying new things, which is what’s most important. Never understood the hype around WNTTAK or her performance in it, which is smothered by all its nonsense. Sure, she deserved a spot over Close, but that entire category was wack when the likes of Dunst, Olsen and Wigg were eligible. 

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[circa 1993Participant Joined: Nov 6th, 2010 Topics: 157 Posts: 4138 View Predictions]

#214338

So many brilliant performances! I’m gonna go with WNTTAK. Julia is very underrated.

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[Eduardo GalhardoParticipant Joined: Nov 14th, 2015 Topics: 6 Posts: 163 View Predictions]

#214339

My personal choices…

1 – “We Need to Talk About Kevin”
2 – “I Am Love”
3 – “Snowpiercer”
4 – “Orlando”
5 – “Trainwreck”

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[Andrew CardenParticipant Joined: Jan 16th, 2016 Topics: 17 Posts: 3400 View Predictions]

#214340

Gotta go with “The Deep End.”

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[james alexander climParticipant Joined: Jul 10th, 2011 Topics: 0 Posts: 547 View Predictions]

#214341

Honestly, every time I watch Swinton’s performance in any movie I feel like that’s exactly the era/ the setting where she belongs. 
My pick is I Am Love, Great film and absolutely magnificent performance.  

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[babypookParticipant Joined: Nov 4th, 2010 Topics: 108 Posts: 14467 View Predictions]

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Honestly, every time I watch Swinton’s performance in any movie I feel like that’s exactly the era/ the setting where she belongs. 
My pick is I Am Love, Great film and absolutely magnificent performance.  

I pondered choosing that one. But for me, Orlando is the most elegant film on gender politics and the nature of gender itself. The film continues to knock me out, every time I see it. The kinds of grace Swinton adds to her/his central character is a marvel.

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[AtypicalParticipant Joined: Dec 1st, 2011 Topics: 272 Posts: 17329 View Predictions]

#214343

“Julia” is my favorite.

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[Anonymous Joined: Jan 1st, 1970 Topics: 115 Posts: 4746 View Predictions]

#214344

I really have to see “Julia”. But I don’t find it anywhere. 

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[Ms. TrunchbullMember Joined: Jul 4th, 2012 Topics: 0 Posts: 163 View Predictions]

#214345

And let’s not forget how awesome she was in Trainwreck. This woman is a beast!

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[ENGLANDParticipant Joined: Oct 5th, 2011 Topics: 54 Posts: 2095 View Predictions]

#214346

I will have to say I Mm Love.

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[NoLogoParticipant Joined: Dec 13th, 2012 Topics: 0 Posts: 85 View Predictions]

#214347

Honestly, every time I watch Swinton’s performance in any movie I feel like that’s exactly the era/ the setting where she belongs. 
My pick is I Am Love, Great film and absolutely magnificent performance.  

I completely agree with you. Swinton is one of the best actors working today and such a chameleon.

Her performance in I Am Love was brilliant.  

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