"It still hasn't changed enough"
March 22, 2019 6:56 AM Subscribe
O'Hara is one of these actors that I squeal with delight when I don't expect to see her. She's a goddamn Canadian-born treasure.
posted by Dressed to Kill at 8:44 AM on March 22, 2019 [7 favorites]
posted by Dressed to Kill at 8:44 AM on March 22, 2019 [7 favorites]
'Schitt's Creek' to end after Season 6
No worries, they shall be with us always.
posted by No Robots at 10:05 AM on March 22, 2019
No worries, they shall be with us always.
posted by No Robots at 10:05 AM on March 22, 2019
I still prefer to live in a universe where Dame Catherine has been properly recognized.
posted by Etrigan at 10:08 AM on March 22, 2019 [2 favorites]
posted by Etrigan at 10:08 AM on March 22, 2019 [2 favorites]
I was afraid I would lean on being a bitchy wife [with Moira] because I often did that. When in doubt, I played either insane or bitchy at Second City Theater. And I didn’t want to do that with Eugene, and I’m so happy either of us didn’t go the way of not loving each other. I think we’re a great loving couple in this.
I love this so much, and of course she is absolutely right. It would have been so so easy to make Moira and Johnny not be in love. What a gem she is.
posted by Rock Steady at 10:52 AM on March 22, 2019 [4 favorites]
I love this so much, and of course she is absolutely right. It would have been so so easy to make Moira and Johnny not be in love. What a gem she is.
posted by Rock Steady at 10:52 AM on March 22, 2019 [4 favorites]
I love Catherine O’Hara so much, but I especially love her in OTT outfits à la Delia Deetz from Beetlejuice. Moira Rose’s clothes are fantastic.
posted by 41swans at 11:23 AM on March 22, 2019 [3 favorites]
posted by 41swans at 11:23 AM on March 22, 2019 [3 favorites]
Rock Steady, that was my favorite bit of the interview as well, along with her kind words for the other cast members of SCTV. It's an inspiring read.
posted by Ipsifendus at 11:57 AM on March 22, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by Ipsifendus at 11:57 AM on March 22, 2019 [1 favorite]
She once told a very funny story about a prank her dad played on her sister. I've been trying to find a clip of it. Anyone know it?
posted by No Robots at 12:15 PM on March 22, 2019
posted by No Robots at 12:15 PM on March 22, 2019
Catherine aka Lola Heatherton, I want to Beaaaaar. Youuuuuuur. Chiiiiiiild! Aaaaa ha ha!
She also taught me that you have got to take the upper hand in all situations or people, whether they're dead or alive, will walk all over you. And that I should gut this house and make it my own or I. Will. Go. Insane. And. Take. You. With. Me!
Fun fact: Catherine is a mirror person.
posted by zaixfeep at 12:50 PM on March 22, 2019 [4 favorites]
She also taught me that you have got to take the upper hand in all situations or people, whether they're dead or alive, will walk all over you. And that I should gut this house and make it my own or I. Will. Go. Insane. And. Take. You. With. Me!
Fun fact: Catherine is a mirror person.
posted by zaixfeep at 12:50 PM on March 22, 2019 [4 favorites]
I still prefer to live in a universe where Dame Catherine has been properly recognized.
Her Order of Canada appointment mentioned Home Alone over her roles in Waiting for Guffman, A Mighty Wind, and Best in Show. I think that's a goddamned crime.
"It's just my knee. I'm fine."
She's awesome, and this was an enjoyable interview. Thanks for posting it.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 4:15 PM on March 22, 2019 [1 favorite]
Her Order of Canada appointment mentioned Home Alone over her roles in Waiting for Guffman, A Mighty Wind, and Best in Show. I think that's a goddamned crime.
"It's just my knee. I'm fine."
She's awesome, and this was an enjoyable interview. Thanks for posting it.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 4:15 PM on March 22, 2019 [1 favorite]
She's just always good in everything. But I do love her best in Best In Show.
posted by Chrysostom at 6:54 PM on March 22, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by Chrysostom at 6:54 PM on March 22, 2019 [1 favorite]
Her sister is also very talented.
The O'Haras were two-thirds of the Lemon Twins.
posted by pracowity at 10:50 AM on March 23, 2019 [1 favorite]
The O'Haras were two-thirds of the Lemon Twins.
posted by pracowity at 10:50 AM on March 23, 2019 [1 favorite]
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"And it’s all laughing at ourselves. Not just others, but ourselves. Just behavior that human beings can’t help. We are ridiculous and great and lovely and sweet and innocent and scary."
O'Hara is doing some of the best work of her career right now on Schitt's Creek, and it has a great part to do with this approach. Everyone is ridiculous and great and lovely and all these things she speaks of, and it makes for great comedy with very touching moments. This week's episode where (general spoiler) David's boyfriend comes out to his family, where there's no negative conflict but only very human characters and moments, was totally ridiculous and sweet and innocent and it's all such a bright light of optimism amidst all these dark times, that there may be hope for us yet.
posted by Capt. Renault at 8:20 AM on March 22, 2019 [2 favorites]