Amsterdam, NL—Okay, I’m obsessed! I love the arts, theater and of course,
music. There are those artists that
entertain us all. God given talent and
the ability to face the world and perform seems to be handed to a chosen
few. Carice van Houten is at the very top
of my list of terrific performers.
Yes, people are born with talent but without hard work and
serious dedication it may all be wasted.
Carice has incredible acting chops, best described by film director Paul
Verhoeven. Vehoeven said, “Carice is
beautiful like Sharon Stone (Basic Instinct), but she can act!” This was not really a slight to Stone’s
ability but his recognition that Carice has a rare and special magic. I certainly don’t discount Verhoeven’s
ability to get all that an actor can possibly give in a performance.
To give a great performance an actor must forget the
cameras, audience and simply put aside their ego. They must actually live their part and avoid
“performing”. The great actors never
imitate their characters but rather become them without losing their own voice
and skin.
Carice got my undivided attention in the Paul Verhoeven
film, Black Book. Carice was
unquestionably the lead actor followed by a wonderful ensemble cast. Unfortunately it’s all too rare when a film
script offers a woman such a strong and commanding lead.
Black Book was a fine example that a woman can be an action
hero without killing anyone or losing her dignity or felinity. Few actresses could have even come close to
Carice’s great performance.
In this World War Two drama, Carice spoke three languages, swam, danced and
sang. The role was as demanding as any
you will ever see. Unfortunately the
film was never adequately distributed in the U.S. The film can easily be obtained in Blu-Ray
from Netflix or Amazon.com. Black Book
is a fabulous showcase for Carice’s amazing talents.
Carice just released her new CD called; See You On The Ice.
It’s entirely in English There are some really well written songs I know most
people will enjoy and Carice has a hit on her hands. Of Course you can sample
and buy this music from iTunes and wherever music is sold today.
Carice gave a concert at the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam. It was disappointing for me that I was unable
to attend, however thankfully here are three videos attached below from the
concert.
I don’t know just where Carice’s career is going but we need to
see much more of her in the United States.
Her impeccable English should not bar her from any role. She’s got a top American agent who must get
busy or risk losing Carice to another.
Carice belongs in big budget feature films rather than television.
Carice has reportedly told tabloid publications she wants to
do more music. If you’ve not see Black
Book, do so. I have attached the trailer
at the bottom after the others.
Sit back and enjoy the videos.
Still I dream of It.
Particle of Light
Time
Emily
Particle of Light Official Video
The Black Book Film Trailer
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