Round 1 - Bracket 29
Isabelle Adjani
Born in 1955, this French beauty to end all French beauties (except for Emmy) made an early impression in Francois Truffaut's
The Story of Adele H. She has starred in
The Tenant, The Driver, Werner Herzog's
Nosferatu, One Deadly Summer, Camille Claudel and
Queen Margot. She has two Oscar nominations to her credit. She's also recorded an album and had from it a hit single:
Pull Marine. The video version was directed by Luc Besson.
vs.
Hanna Schygulla
Born in 1943, this fine German actress is best known for her work with Rainer Werner Fassbinder. They made 23 films together including
Beware of a Holy Whore, Effi Briest and
The Marriage of Maria Braun. She's also been in
Wrong Move, A Love in Germany, The Delta Force (heh) and
Dead Again.
vs.
Michelle Peiffer (wildcard)
Born in 1958, this popular gal IS Catwoman. She made a rather inglorious debut in
Grease 2 but fortunately recovered and has since had quite a respectable career, garnering three Oscar nominations. Check her out in
Ladyhawke, The Witches of Eastwick, Married to the Mob, Dangerous Liaisons, that piece of shit
i am sam and
White Oleander. Once dated Fisher Stevens of all people (you know, the guy from
Short Circuit). The great poet Val Kilmer once wrote poetry for her.
Round 1 - Bracket 30
I call this the "Wouldn't you like to see them mudwrestle naked?" matchup.
Audrey Tautou
Born in 1976, this French waif bears a passing resemblance to another famous Audrey. She received major acclaim for playing
Amelie, then went on to
God is Great and I'm Not, Dirty Pretty Things, A Very Long Engagement and that Da Vinci movie. One of her favorite films is
Barry Lyndon. Now, who you gonna listen to, Amelie or George?
vs.
Alison Lohman
Born in 1979, this sweet and charming California girl received an Oscar for her part in
Kraa! The Sea Monster. Okay, maybe not. Her first real recognition came with
White Oleander. She's also been in
Matchstick Men and
Big Fish. Got naked in
Where the Truth Lies. Interesting trivia: wore wigs throughout
White Oleander as she had shaved her head for a part in
Dragonfly (which was subsequently cut).
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Scarlett Johansson (wildcard)
Born in 1984, this husky-voiced redhead may be a real up-and-comer, though she seems to prefer offbeat and independent fare. Her films include
The Man Who Wasn't There, Ghost World, Girl With a Pearl Earring, Lost in Translation and
Match Point. Has made the claim that she doesn't want to date men under 30.
Actress Quote:
"I believe in God, but I am not sure to trust Him so much."
- Audrey Tautou
