Daily BirthdaysVirginia Madsen Forum (2)
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| by James P. Brooks The following is a continuation of comments regarding the career of VIRGINIA MADSEN, that were previously stated on 11/6. While it is not my intention to monopolize this sight, I am seem to be the only one interested enough in making comments about Virginia, a situation which is quite unfortunate, so I hope that I am forgiven, especially for any comments in the future that may seem to be judgemental, but really aren't meant to be. So, as I begin my statement, I regret starting out with some very sad news. I have just learned today of the passing of JAMES COBURN, the star of "AMERICAN GUN", of a massive heart attack. My sympathy goes out to his grieving family and co-workers, but especially HIS FRIENDS. I am sure that among his friends can be included his very talented co-star, VIRIGINIA MADSEN. From my research, I am making an educated guess that Virginia is the type of individual who in spite of her film persona, is someone who makes friends easily, especially among her fellow artists involved in her many film projects. I am hopeful that while she will obviously feel very strongly about this traigc loss, she will survive and go on. I sincerley wish I could help her in some way. NOW, my main purpose is to leave here a personal message to Virginia's Business Manager, confirming our phone conversation of 11/11, regarding the "declining" of an idea I had for a possible future project that I hoped she would be interested in. While I accept your explanation, I should point out that while I have submitted a STORY OUTLINE, not only in written form, but also in a very entertaining AUDIO VERSION, I have not even started on the SCREENPLAY just yet, due to a 60-hour week that I am maintainig at my place of employment, I was hard at work on REVISIONS to this story when you called, so I really don't have a FINISHED PROJECT to offer her at this time. Of course, understanding Viriginia's prior committment to other projects, as well as "AMERCIAN DREAMS", I would not expect her to be available at this time anyway. The purpose of the initial submission was really to generate INTEREST, as well as a COURTESY to Virginia, in recogition of her valuable contribution in the creation of the story. Of course, it is hoped that once this project is in its finished form, and the author can secure proper representation, that at a future time, Virginia may be approached again, assuming that the initial declining was not an "out-and-out" refusal. Actually, TIME is not really an important factor. While it is hoped that Virginia will be free to play the female lead in this project, as part of the revision process, the author feels that this project will be very viable in the forseable future. Also, it is important to note that Virginia will be granted the priviledge of working closely with the author in the development of her character, even having COMPLETE CREATIVE CONTROL over her character. The author guarentees that Virginia will be treated with the GREATEST RESPECT, and will bear her NO HARD FEELINGS if she decides to give a firm "no" to this offer. Because of time constraints, I will make further comments about Virginia and her career at another time. HOWEVER, while I don't wish to use this website for business purposes, I invite inquiries about this project, especially if it involves using Virginia Madsen in this project. I can be contacted through CMP, Inc in LOUISVILLE, KY. I can be reached at their DOMINOS location in CRESCENT HILL. THANK YOU AGAIN. I WILL VISIT AGAIN SOON !!! Comment on this... |
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| by james p. brooks I have followed Virginia Madsen's career since her very first film appearence in the TV- movie "A Matter of Principle" in 1982. In that time, I have found Virginia to be a very gifted performer, who has demonstrated her versatility in a variety of different roles, as well as becoming expert in a wide range of dramatic genre over her career. She is also, without question or pier, one of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood at this, or any other time. THEREFORE, it is quite a disappointment to me, as I am sure it is to her as well, that in spite of her obvious talents, she is still the most unappreicated artist in Hollywood today. I hope that I am not alone in this opinion. While part of the problem has to do with some unfortunate choices she has made regarding film roles, she was really forced into this situation, due to her desire to show her range as a performer, and at the same time to prove to film producers that she was a marketable comodity. HOWEVER, in spite of her best intentions, she seems to have become another victim of "type-casting", that is being portrayed rather unfairly as a "femme fatale", which I have come to believe as being rather aginst type for her. While I would not expect Viginia to continue to be the "angenlic cello-player" in "Electric Dreams", or the other roles she played before her role in the film "Gotham", which was really quite good, I think she would more comfortable, as well as more popular, if she did more positive roles. She is really not the "femme fatale" type in my opinion. Regarding her role in "American Dreams", I hope that NBC comes to appreciate the great talent they have in Virginia, and that in time , her character will be given more prominece in the future. Comment on this... |
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| by james brooks I have been following Virginia's since the beginning, and while I have found reason to enjoy most of her performances, I feel strongly that she is probably the most underated and perhaps the most unapreciated talent in Hollywood today. A case in point is her role in NBC-TV's "American Dreams", where she is practically invisible. I also wish that she would stop being the "femme- fatale" and play more positive roles in the future. She is really not suited to portray evil characters as she been doing earlier in her career. Though I understand her reasoning, she is really playing against type, and I am certain that this is quite noticable in her screen presence. She is clearly not very comfortable in some of her performance, judging by her body language in roles like "The Practice", and other similiar roles. She is a very fine talent, and I cannot understand why she has not been more successful, and I hope her career will not be wasted doing cartoon voices, like her performance on "Justice League". It is unfortunate that Virginia should allow herself to be treated this way. I am hopeful, therefore, that NBC comes to realize the great talent that they have in Virginia Madsen, and that she will in time be more prominent in her role on "American Dreams". Comment on this... |
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