I have always felt as though Alec Baldwin wasted most of his career as a dramatic leading man when he is so clearly a comedic genius. His work on SNL and 30 Rock prove this. The Onion's A.V. Club recently compiled a list of of the best cameos ever in cinema and it reminded me of Alec Baldwin's memorable turn as the world's biggest asshole in "Glengarry Glenross." He is the living embodiment of capitalism and ego and greed. I can't help but think that Baldwin is so good at playing aggressive assholes because he is one himself but no one can deny the virtuosity in this scene:Friday, June 27, 2008
That's Who I Am and You're Nothing!
I have always felt as though Alec Baldwin wasted most of his career as a dramatic leading man when he is so clearly a comedic genius. His work on SNL and 30 Rock prove this. The Onion's A.V. Club recently compiled a list of of the best cameos ever in cinema and it reminded me of Alec Baldwin's memorable turn as the world's biggest asshole in "Glengarry Glenross." He is the living embodiment of capitalism and ego and greed. I can't help but think that Baldwin is so good at playing aggressive assholes because he is one himself but no one can deny the virtuosity in this scene:
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