Shirley MacLaine, Reincarnation, and an Oscar for Terms of Endearment | 1983

In this video I talk about Shirley MacLaine's Oscar win for Terms of Endearment.

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and on streaming (as of publication):

Terms of Endearment: Showtime
Steel Magnolias: Netflix
Postcards from the Edge: HBO Max

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[jeffinition]

Barbara Walters always managed to say something asinine. My favorite moment was when she asked Katharine Hepburn if she ever wore skirts, and Hepburn said, "I have one and I'll wear it to your funeral."

[maxr]

the twitter discourse section was the greatest piece of comedy i’ve seen this year. “liza minelli has outlived several versions of shirley maclane” broke me 😭

[ukebec]

Shirley MacLaine is so phenomenally talented, and I don't think she's really gotten the credit that she deserves. She's that old school triple threat (singer, dancer and actor), and her comedic timing and physicality are so good. Thank you for a wonderful episode.

[whatzittooya]

Now that you referenced Charlize Theron's transformation in Monster, I would LOVE to see your analysis on her win. Her career is certainly interesting before AND after her performance in that film.

[Secret_Troilus]

Shirley is such a dream. Also: it would such a neat experience to hear your thoughts on child actresses who win/get nominated for Oscars. Anna Paquin, Tatum O’Neal, Quvenzhané Wallis. What goes into a child getting nominated for an Oscar? How much is it the studio vs the critical/audience reception? I’m just saying it would be really cool to hear you talk about it

[KlassicLoL]

The Apartment is one of my favorite films and Shirley MacLaine is amazing in it

[PokhrajRoy.]

I remember being surprised to see her in ‘Downton Abbey’ and I think she was brilliant as Martha Levinson. A reminder that she’s a comedic genius.

[PokhrajRoy.]

Shirley MacLaine roaming around the world as an intrepid and independent photojournalist in a TV Show. I think it’s a cool idea. It’s sad that no one had the vision to carry it.

[manthony]

Shirley is brilliant in the Apartment. I'm just blown away every time I watch it . That and Post Cards From The Edge are my favorite performances of hers.

[stevenwolfnesbitt]

The amount of serotonin that attacks my brain when I see there’s a new BKR video is insane. I fucking love these so much

[Superdreamer]

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting her a few times, and she was absolutely wonderful. A beautiful example of poise and authenticity, she is a true master of her craft!

[huzzahs]

Your parody tweets are so spot on that I refuse to believe you didn't actually retrieve them from an alternate timeline

[maxr]

maclane was so phenomenal in the childrens hour, i wish that movie was talked about more. it’s incredible

[PokhrajRoy.]

There’s a moment in the 1992 Oscars when Liza Minnelli and Shirley MacLaine walk on stage and I love repeating it because it’s simply fabulous!

[robertcongdon]

I fell in love with Shirley when my parents packed us all into our station wagon, drove us to the local Drive-In, and we sat there and watched The Apartment and listened to it through the very tinny sounding speakers. Shirley's beautiful face, pixie hair cut, and charm captivated me. She's very special and always has been.

[TalysAlankil]

"liza minelli has outlived several versions of shirley maclaine" has KILLED me (so i guess liza minelli has outlived me too)

[mustaphaabozaid]

I'm gonna cry because I have been waiting this episode as long as her career 😃😃

[katrinaolsen]

I saw “Terms of Endearment” in the theater, when I was in high school. I remember her appearances on Donohue and other talk shows; where she discussed her spiritual beliefs. I even read “Out On A Limb” and saw the TV movie of the same name where she played herself. At the time it was interesting. It was at the beginning of the suburban New Age movement. She’s incredibly talented. Too get an idea of how good she was in her cabaret performances; you can see ‘Shirley MacClaine at the Lido’ here on YouTube. She’s incredibly dynamic.

[robgasper]

Her career is among the most unique in Hollywood history and you expertly highlight the minutia of what made it so. Excellent work on this and every video you’ve produced so far.

[PokhrajRoy.]

I see it now: From ‘The Apartment’ to ‘Only Murders in the Building’, it’s like she’s come full circle.