So Tom of Digital Shortbread recently hit me up with another absolutely awesome scene to share with you guys. Thanks a million, Tom!
For one reason or another, I have put off watching Sam Mendes’ directorial debut ‘American Beauty.’ That is, until now. I have no explanation as to why it’s taken me this long, particularly when we get to scenes as well-acted and memorable as this one. This dinner scene at the Burnham residence is potent with energy, pent-up frustration and comedic relief. Particularly from Kevin Spacey as sexually frustrated suburban father Lester Burnham. But if you think it’s just Spacey who makes the movie memorable, Annette Bening proves a formidable on-screen counter to Spacey in this pivotal moment. Check it out:
Nice pick, Tom! You really did love this movie, didn’t you! 🙂
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Why yes, yes I did/do/will do. Such a good one. Long live Frank Underwood. . . er, Kevin Spacey.
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One of my most memorable scenes of all time.
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It also has one of my favorite lines of all time:
“Today I quit my job. Then I told my boss to go f**k himself and then blackmailed him for almost $60,000. Pass the asparagus.”
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That was a nice pick.
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Why thanks Vin. It is a good one isn’t it?
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Hell yeah, it’s been ages since I last watched Americam Beauty.
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Yayyy! Thanks a mil for posting Zoe. Such a fun scene. Spacey rules.
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Thank YOU for picking such a great scene!
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