mshavzin
All women have completely different experiences, different personalities, and different expectations. We do not share any common identity, so stop trying to force one on us. Thsi moaning and complaining is old and tired. No oen deserves to be giuvena break because of their gender, and you should expect fierce competition for coveted roles. In fact, this whole thing is alie as we well know in Hollywood it on ly matters who you are related to, nothing else. Its alm ost like Medieval Europe, or India with a caste system, and anyone that has an original thought, or harbors an outsider is quickly ban ished. Why do you think alkkl m ovies and TV shiows these days are such a complete bore?
ShelbyTMItchell
I wished that instead of just sitting around a table and discussing their gender as well as eating lunch. Which I kind of admit was amusing. These character actresses should had been explored more than their male counterparts.Like in their personal lives and also in the fact, of how they are managing to get to Hollywood. Being a leading man and woman you get all the roles. But being a character actor or actress, you get the lines and all of that. Plus it is an everyday struggle unlike their leading man or lady counterparts that get the best roles their way.Like one of the posters, there should had been more actresses like Patricia Clarkson, that should had been on there. Oh well!
Dan Abrams
Documentaries on movie stars can be found virtually everywhere. But this doc (as well as its predecessor "THAT GUY...") tells compelling stories about some of those great actors whose names aren't above the title. "THAT GAL..." is a brilliant, honest, heart-breaking yet inspirational look at the intrepid pros whose names may be hard to remember but whose performances are unforgettable. You'll recognize Paget Brewster from the 2015 season of "COMMUNITY" and Roxanne Hart from the legendary sci-fi classic "HIGHLANDER". Roma Maffia was particularly memorable in "DISCLOSURE" as well as the Johnny Depp thriller "OUT OF TIME". And Jayne Atkinson has been a pillar of "HOUSE OF CARDS","CRIMINAL MINDS", as well as "24". What these and the other actors in the documentary illustrate are the often harsh but occasionally glorious realities of the acting business. This is not a puff-piece and it's not a tawdry expose. It's a refreshing peek into what it takes to make it as a professional actor -- namely: passion for the art form to motivate yourself and the grit to endure the tough times. This is a must-see for all aspiring actors as well as for those struggling actors who want to remind themselves that this business is hard for almost everyone but worth it if you can keep going.
williamwasson
I was so excited for this, I loved the previous film. I thought it was a great idea talking to character actors about their work. Was expecting the same here, maybe they would interview well known character actresses such as Patricia Clarkson, Margo Martindale, CCH Pounder, Loretta Devine, S. Epataha Merkenson, Constance Marie, etc. Actresses you've seen again and again talking about their work, their lives, and their families. What a letdown!! I Only recognized Paget Brewster, Roma Maffia and Catherine Hicks, had no clue who the others were. Mainly because I don't watch crap t.v. Paget Brewster was the only one talking any sense. None of these actresses talked about anything other than their gender, and how rough their careers and lives are because of they're women. That's all why talk about for an hour and a half! I think that this was the aim of the film. Unlike the previous one which was to actually shed light on being a working character actor. This was just non stop bitching and moaning. I have to admit though Paget's stories were touching I felt bad for her about being molested. I wish she had pursued legal action. Whoever the ass hat was he needs to go to jail. Flat out bad filmmaking!
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