Kate Winslet!

Posted by Jeff on June 25, 2009 under Humor, Opinions |

Kate Winslet has been called the “best English-speaking actress of her generation.” I have analyzed the acting style of this beautiful film icon and I can confidently say what it is that makes her unique.

Bewilderment.

That’s right! Confusion! Bemusement! Consternation! All these similar emotions and more pepper Winslet’s stellar technique. This breakthrough observation came to me when I saw The Reader, the film which won Winslet an Oscar. And when she won that Oscar? There was the face.

It’s a specific confusion, a sort of wonderment at the beauty/pain/anger/actual confusion that she is currently experiencing. In The Reader it is a constant hint of “how can I deserve to feel this way about what I am doing right now?” Whether she is swimming, running a trolley, watching children sing, or just sort of sitting around being naked.

Now it is time for me to do my part towards raising a new generation of actresses- a Separated Chaff acting lesson. Stand in front of a mirror so you know when you are making the right expression. Have a friend talk to you normally. Note your expression. Have them continue the conversation in Welch. Congratulations, you are an amazing actress! Keep your puzzled eyes peeled because if we start doing video features we could use your help. Ratings are down and winning an Oscar is apparently a big deal.

Stumble it!