Julianne Moore He is one actor who can be consistently relied upon to choose interesting and varied projects. It’s a mix of the best studio movies like hunger games A series of small-budget independent films, the best of which will be discussed later. In an interview with The Guardian, he discussed the need to find a balance between commercial and independent projects. He said: “You need a business profile to get investors to invest in anything smaller than me. You just can’t make a living doing independent films.” Despite perhaps being less inclined towards studio films, she is still someone who can be trusted to make interesting films rather than accept what she gets.
His career began in the 80s with work in telenovelas how the world turns, for which she quickly earned a Daytime Emmy nomination. however, it was The Lost World: Jurassic Park This gave Moore his first major lead role. Not surprisingly, as someone with so much talent, Moore has won an Oscar, an Emmy, and a BAFTA, as well as several other nominations. She regularly works with acclaimed independent directors Paul Thomas Anderson and Todd Haynes. To see where all of these films rank among Moore’s best independent projects, look no further.
12 Being Flynn (2012)
fly run by Paul Weitz, who has an interesting array of titles to his name, including both American Pie it is about the boy, The film follows an estranged father and son, played by Robert De Niro and Paul Dano, who are reunited when their son begins working at a homeless shelter. Danno’s character Nick is surprised that his father is living in the shelter and begins to fear that he will go down the same path.
Moore’s role is smaller, though no less important; As Nick’s late mother, she serves as a constant presence in his mind. Although far from perfect, fly It has a good story at its core, as well as great acting.
11 The Big Lebowski (1998)
cohen brothers the big lebowski It’s a cult classic for a reason. The balance of absurdist humor and genuine emotion has rarely been matched in the decades since its release. The plot stars Jeff Bridges as “The Dude”, who is mistaken for a millionaire who shares his last name, Lebowski, and is asked to pay off a millionaire’s debt. Other cast members include John Goodman, Moore, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, to name a few. There are few movies that are more fun to watch than this, and they all run incredibly smoothly.
10 Don Jon (2013)
The directorial debut of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Don Jon There’s a surprising amount of depth to it, despite what the premise might suggest. Gordon-Levitt plays John, a man whose views on sex and romance have been warped by his consumption of pornography. When he meets Scarlett Johansson’s character Barbara, he tries to reorganize in order to achieve a more satisfying relationship.
Moore arrives later as Esther, and her presence in the film changes its tone slightly. Johansson and Moore excel, which is essential in ensuring that misogyny isn’t portrayed too heavily in the film.
9 Surprised (2017)
Todd Haynes is a longtime collaborator with Moore and it’s always exciting to work together stunned Not an exception. The film is based on two parallel stories of deaf children in search of their father, played by Millicent Simmonds and Oakes Fegley. One story is based in the 1920s, presented in black and white, with no sound except for the soundtrack, and the other story is based in the 1970s, with sound and color appropriate to its era. These stories have been creatively portrayed and this makes the film more engaging. It’s a truly wonderful and poignant film, one that’s more formally experimental than many of its counterparts.
8 Magnolia (1999)
Magnolia Paul is one of Thomas Anderson’s most ambitious films. Its large cast includes Tom Cruise, Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Jason Robards. Taking place on a single rainy day in Los Angeles, the story covers death and reconciliation while piecing together the lives of its many characters.
Whereas Magnolia It can arguably be called confusing, it’s more exciting than troubling. It juxtaposes the massive scale of its cast with its more intimate time period in a way that gives the film some balance between its far-reaching goals.
7 Still Alice (2014)
possibly moore’s most admirable performance still alice, for which he won an Oscar. She plays Alice, a teacher who is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and must learn to navigate life in a new way. Some of his family members are played by Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart, and Kate Bosworth, with Stewart giving a particularly impressive performance.
Although the subject matter is bleak, the film doesn’t descend into hopeless sadness, it also has moments of uplift. It should come as no surprise that this is the role for which Moore won an Oscar, as she is truly the centerpiece of the film, whose every moment hinges on the success of her performance.
6 Far From Heaven (2002)
Another highly acclaimed performance of Moore is Cathy far from the sky, also directed by Haynes. Cathy is a 1950s housewife whose world is turned upside down when she witnesses her husband kissing another man. She finds solace in talking to her gardener, Raymond, but that friendship becomes complicated as a result of rising racial tensions in a Connecticut suburb.
Dennis Quaid plays Cathy’s husband, Frank, and Dennis Haysbert plays her gardener, Raymond, Patricia Clarkson and Viola Davis also star in the film. This is a gripping, emotional story with an incredible cast. Haynes, as always, portrays romance and tension in equal measure, creating a strong atmosphere.
5 Glory Bell (2018)
Gloria Bell The English version of Sebastian Lelio’s film is splendor, Based on the same premise, it revolves around Moore as Gloria, a divorcee in her mid-50s who decides to take up dancing in clubs. Then she meets Arnold and a romance blossoms between them.
This is another film that hinges entirely on Moore’s impeccable performance, and he didn’t let the project down. He swings from joy to melancholy in a consistently restrained manner, eschewing melodrama and drama in favor of naturalism. It’s not often that an English-language remake of an international film does well, but with Lelio at the helm, this one is a success.
4 Insurance (1995)
is the first collaboration between Moore and Haynes Safe, which tells the story of Carol, a disaffected housewife who begins to develop mysterious medical problems for no apparent reason. There’s an interesting conflict here between medical science and alternative therapies. Haynes told Filmmaker’s Magazine that he wanted to explore the AIDS epidemic as a result of gay men seeking “healers” such as Lewis Hay, who argued that “they can heal if they learn to love themselves”. The film has also taken on additional meaning as the arrival of Covid has further changed the way we look at disease and infection.
3 Maggie’s Plan (2015)
sudden change in mood, Maggie’s Plan is a comedy by Rebecca Miller, starring Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke and Moore. Gerwig plays Maggie, a woman who wants to have a child on her own but inadvertently becomes involved with Hawke’s character while she is married to Moore. The story does not end here, but it continues to subvert expectations. It’s a smart, witty comedy whose plot is actually interesting compared to many stereotypical films in this genre. All three central actors fit the roles perfectly and pull off the quirky comedy with ease.
Two The Kids Are All Right (2010)
are the kids okay? Moore and Annette Bening starred as a lesbian couple, which also featured their children, Josh Hutcherson and Mia Wasikowska. When the kids track down and meet their mother’s sperm donor (Mark Ruffalo), complications arise for everyone involved. The story is told with such affection that it’s hard not to enjoy the company of these characters, all well presented. Writer-director Lisa Cholodenko crafted a story that was simple but executed almost flawlessly.
1 Boogie Nights (1997)
We have another Moore collaboration with Anderson at number one, Boogie Nights, Here, Burt Reynolds plays Jack, a porn industry producer who recruits Mark Wahlberg as Eddie. He works with Moore, John C. Reilly, and others at a club owned by Luis Guzmán’s character. Eddie quickly rises up the ranks, but how long can he keep that position?
Anderson does here what he does best, mixing the epic and the intimate, creating an emotional film without trying too hard. When It Comes To Pleasure, It’s Hard To Beat Boogie Nights‘High infectious energy.
