Oscar Photos

Cher, Kd Lang, and Madonna after the Oscars, 1998

Performance of the Day

Actor: MADONNA

Film: "A League of Their Own"

Character: Mae

Year: 1992

Madonna's performance in 1992's "A League of Their Own" is really good (which is rare for the megastar). Madonna took on the role of Mae, a former dance hall girl, who gets a place on one of four women's baseball teams during WWII. Madonna is witty, funny, and surprisingly comfortable in this part.

**Apparently, Madonna hated making this film. Check out the letter (scroll down) she wrote to a friend while on set. It sure looked like she was having fun.

"Dear Steven

For some reason I thought you were angry with me – because I finked out as a judge at the “Love Ball”? Because I’m still nice to Herb Ritts?? Because my hair is the wrong color? I hope you will forgive me for all of the above. Because I cannot suffer any more than I have in the past month learning how to play baseball with a bunch of girls (yuk) in Chicago (double yuk) I have a tan, I am dirty all day and I hardly ever wear make-up. Penny Marshall is Lavern – Geena Davis is a Barbie doll and when God decided where the beautiful men were going to live in the world, he did not choose Chicago. I have made a few friends but they are athletes, not actresses. I hate actresses, they have nothing on the house of extravaganza. I wish I could come to N.Y and visit. Are you having a good Summer? Saw the piece in the N.Y Times Magazine. Great!! – I would love to do this book thing with you so lets talk soon.

THANKS ALOT STEVEN!!

Love Dita"

Candid of the Week

Madonna vogues with some friends, 1992

Skip It

Film: SWEPT AWAY

Director: Guy Ritchie

Actors: Madonna, Adriano Giannini, Bruce Greenwood, Elizabeth Banks, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Michael Beattie, David Thornton

Year: 2002

I always make it a point to see the movies that get panned. I wanna see for myself what the fuss is all about. I made a mistake with this one. Everything critics were saying was true. I was highly disappointed in one of my favorite directors, Guy Ritchie and I cringed every time Madonna was on screen (which was 98% of the time). I would have made this a miscast (Madonna), but I honestly don't think changing the actor would have made much difference. The story was bland and shallow and, despite what you may think, watching a movie that takes place on a deserted island beach is not that interesting. I'm definitely advising against this stinker. It's just a waste of time.

22 Best Dance Scenes

Film: A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

Director: Penny Marshall

Actors: Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Lori Petty, Madonna,

Rosie O'Donnell, Garry Marshall, Jon Lovitz, David Strathairn,

Bill Pullman, Tracy Reiner, Ann Cusack, Bitty Schram

Year: 1992

Perhaps not what you'd expect when thinking of a dance sequence, but Madonna got to show off her swing in this great film. Especially loving Rosie!!!

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