Who'll be Remembered?

I'm surprised Witherspoon, hasn't been mentioned before..... I have a feeling Hoffman is destined to be one of those legendary supporting actors, but deservedly highly respected.

Yes, I didn't mean necessarily a leading man, but he's very good in his roles.

Yes, "Two of Us" was the story of a gay man living with his understanding father. It's a very good film and very pro-gay which would lead one to believe Crowe's crusty reputation may be due to his sensitivity which shows up in his acting. I agree that "The Insider" revealed an actor who knows how to get into the depth of his character. PSH's starring role in "Love Lisa" has received good reviews, so you might be right about his eventual stardom. He stole the show in "Flawless" as the drag queen giving Robert DeNiro singing lessons.

Stealing the show opposite De Niro, is no mean feat.

All the one' I was going to mention just now, have already gotten mentions...PSH, Sean Penn, etc...and for the same roles...I really must keep up... Was also thinking Renee Zellwegger...haven't noticed if he's already been mentioned but, even though he's exellent now, it will be interesting to see Haley Joel Osment as an older actor if he's still in the business in a few years.

Lorna

Lorna,
...I remember a few years back, wheb McCauley Caulkin was the hot child star of the moment. I was intrigued by a little known kid by the name of Elijah Wood. And when I saw them together in "The Good Son" , that confirmed it for me. I said "forget Caulkin, this kid Wood is the real deal. So if my two cents worth means anything, I see more potential in Osmont, than I saw in Wood, are perhaps any child star, I've ever gave a lot of thought to.<(loophole )

Catherine Zeta-Jones - our Audrey Hepburn - classy dame!

George Clooney - already akin to Cary Grant

Sean Hayes (perfect as Jerry Lewis) - I hope his career takes off with him going into movies

Sandra Bullock - definitely in my book one of the best visually comedic actresses around today - not in the league of Lucille Ball but that's her niche

Plus, I am sure Nicole Kidman and Julia Roberts will run that race neck and neck.

Heeven,
...You reminded me. I think Jenna Elfman is the greatest combination of beauty and laugh out loud funny since Lucy.
...Hugh Grant, reminds me more of Cary, George is charming, but he is not as funny as either Grant.
...BTW, Jerry thinks highly of Sean's performance, and somehow I don't believe he'd bite his tongue, if he didn't.

I'd like to suggest Julianne Moore.

Eathan Hawke

Booman, I agree!

Never understood the big deal about Zeta-Jones, really. I know she was plucked from the telly to the big screen but other than that...

And Joanne, have you read Hawke's book?

Lorna

The big deal on Ms. Jones? she's just...so...DAMN...beautiful!!!...And then I find out she can sing and dance...ahhh, I'm in love.... No, no, I was only serious.

Tom Hanks has already been mentioned, but his persona in films reminds me of James Stewart.

Also, I believe that Leonardo DiCaprio, Hanks' co-star in Catch Me if You Can, will have a long and memorable career for moviegoers of his generation.

I am sure DiCaprio's best work probably will come after I have departed the planet.

Well WH,...You sorta', kinda', gave leonardo a rousing endorsment. However, I believe I see your point. Right now he is a charming guy who hasn't really shown the chops, of say a Jude Law, or a Giancarlo Ribisi, among others, but he has potential, charisma, and a damn good agent.

Haven't seen Catch me if you can--yet. Have yet to see LD in anything where his performace is rometely believable...cept maybe Marvin's Room...and I knew Giovanni Ribisi was going places from his spots on Friends...

Lorna

Lorna,
...check out "Boiler Room". Not only does GR, show his stuff, but Vin Diesal show's he doesn't need to do action fliks, to have a presence.
...Sometimes , I forget Ben Afleck was in the movie!

*puts Boiler Room on her 'Movies to be watched' list*

Lorna

I like to go out on a limb in this thread. Watch out for...Bobby Cannavale!
...He keeps poping up in supporting roles, inTV programs like Ally McBeal, Kingpin, and One Centre Street. On the last two episodes of Oz, he played against his usual type, very well. He is suave, charismatic, and if scene-stealing were a crime, he'd be doin' time. And oh yea...he's got chops. Remember, you heard it here first.

"Boiler Room" was an interesting movie for both GR, VD and Nia Long who played the office receptionist.
Has anyone mentioned Jim Carrey? I've watched "The Majestic" and was astounded at how perfectly he delivered that particular type of character, as he has in every movie he's done more or less, covering so many different genres. The boy is amazingly versatile, there's no doubt about it.