Jodie Foster is a great performer whose skills seem to transcend generations. It doesn't matter whether she's stuck in a poorly scripted film (chances are you won't see her in one of those) or starring in a high-concept drama; Foster will always provide the dramatic balance the film needs. Forget method acting, or even education. She simply knows how to do it. Her career as an actor transitioned into a figure that could also make a dent in the industry by standing behind the camera. Her work as a director is outstanding as well.
An early riser (she learned how to read when she was just three), Foster's childhood was plagued with low and high-profile acting gigs. In 1976, she broke through with performances in Echoes of a Summer, Bugsy Malone, Freaky Friday, The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane, and Taxi Driver, which gave her an Oscar nomination. However,...
An early riser (she learned how to read when she was just three), Foster's childhood was plagued with low and high-profile acting gigs. In 1976, she broke through with performances in Echoes of a Summer, Bugsy Malone, Freaky Friday, The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane, and Taxi Driver, which gave her an Oscar nomination. However,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Federico Furzan
- MovieWeb
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