MacLaine wanted the lead in Unsinkable Molly Brown, instead Reynolds got her only Oscar nomination for the role. Reynolds wanted this role & it went to MacLaine. More years pass & they finally co-star in These Old Broads, in roles Fisher wrote for them.
Even though this may or may not be about Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds life. I think they sure did love each other and they came to terms with that and that is what makes it wonderful.
I love the songs from "Follies", and "I'm Still Here" is my favorite of all. I actually first hear Shirley MacLaine sing it in "Postcards from the Edge" and it stuck in my mind, which is how I discovered "Follies". This is really a great number for career actress/singers "of that certain age" that have proved to be survivors of Broadway and Hollywood to put their own life experiences into their performance, which has led so some really stellar performances. But I continue to return to this Performance again and again, MacLaine was just perfection in her performance.
Shirley MacLaine is my favorite in this film. Meryl Streep was fantastic as always. Superb actor. However my heart goes to Shirley with just about anything she touches. Absolutely adore her. And this performance of I'm still here is the best version of them all!!
Streep should have pursued singing. She had a great voice and stage presence. She said she loved to sing but her family did not encourage it. That's really too bad.
When I lived and worked in LA, there were times that we attended parties of our famous clients. Virtually all were slot of fun! If they weren't great fun...they were most assuredly...INTERESTING! Invariably, very much like this scene, there was always that one queen, central casting, who would, "Come on (whoever) sing for us!" ... "Okay, now (other) YOU sing something!" Almost ALWAYS wanted to SMACK her!! LoL
I'm a better singer than my mother but my mother has all the confidence and beauty and spotlight and the huge personality so I relate to feeling a combination of adoration and neglect/shame for being the one with the quiet type of talent, even though as the daughter I'm supposed to be having my day in the sun.
Bravo 👏🏿
I wonder if Sondheim rewrote the lyrics. They are not the originals.
Streisand sang this Song at her The Concert Tour in 94’, with the Lyrics changed to Suit her Career/ Personality! It Worked!
Happy birthday Shirley
MacLaine wanted the lead in Unsinkable Molly Brown, instead Reynolds got her only Oscar nomination for the role. Reynolds wanted this role & it went to MacLaine. More years pass & they finally co-star in These Old Broads, in roles Fisher wrote for them.
2:21 I AM STILL HERE
I love Shirley’s presentation of this song with Bob Fosse moves. Great performance!! 🎬❤️🎬
Beyond camp!
I love Shirley MacLaine in this but the best part, for me, is seeing how Meryl Streep's character reacts to her mother's performance. BEST.
Song was written for Yvonne DeCarlo and she still gives the best performance singing it :).
Pose ♡
George Michael brought me here lol.
One of the best movies I ever saw. The book was great too. Shirley should have gotten an award.
💗💖💝🙆💃
Even though this may or may not be about Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds life. I think they sure did love each other and they came to terms with that and that is what makes it wonderful.
A legend, we are still here indeed Shirley🥰
she is AN ARTIST!!!
❤
I love the songs from "Follies", and "I'm Still Here" is my favorite of all. I actually first hear Shirley MacLaine sing it in "Postcards from the Edge" and it stuck in my mind, which is how I discovered "Follies". This is really a great number for career actress/singers "of that certain age" that have proved to be survivors of Broadway and Hollywood to put their own life experiences into their performance, which has led so some really stellar performances. But I continue to return to this Performance again and again, MacLaine was just perfection in her performance.
Check out Elaine Stritch singing it for Sondheim's birthday.
This gives me LIFE!
Love Shirley’s rendition of I’m Still here, lyrics are brilliant and witty
My favorite rendition of this song.
Too many for you to have heard them all.
J'adore ce film, que ce soit sherley Mac laine ou Meryl Streep.
I'm still here in d flat. Such a great opening line.
Aurora isn't it?
A brilliant scene in cinema history!!! Both Meryl and Shirley are absolutely perfect.
Amazing movie with monumental Meryl Streep and phenomenal Shirley Mclaine dedicated to lovely, genial Carrie Fisher and her mom Debbie Reynolds...
I love this version the best!
IT TWIRLED !!
Two great actresses
Now that I am over 50 and have a better appreciation, I think Shirley is drop dead gorgeous.
Shirley MacLaine is my favorite in this film. Meryl Streep was fantastic as always. Superb actor. However my heart goes to Shirley with just about anything she touches. Absolutely adore her. And this performance of I'm still here is the best version of them all!!
A STUNNING WINNER,TODAY,TOMMOROW & FOREVER!!!!
Streep should have pursued singing. She had a great voice and stage presence. She said she loved to sing but her family did not encourage it. That's really too bad.
Somehow she's scraped by, did you miss Into the Woods?
Elaine stritch performs this song the best ever!! Shirley is ok here !
Go away Grammarly. You are trying to make a nation of illiterates and enrich yourself in the process. Should be banned!
Shirley! 👏
Art imitating life
It TWIIIIIIRLED UP!!!! 🤣🤣❤️
And you weren’t wearing any underwear. 🤣
@@MarilenWood Love it soooo much!🤣
And topping up her blender healthy smoothie with vodka.
She's my one of Favourite star,
When I lived and worked in LA, there were times that we attended parties of our famous clients. Virtually all were slot of fun! If they weren't great fun...they were most assuredly...INTERESTING! Invariably, very much like this scene, there was always that one queen, central casting, who would, "Come on (whoever) sing for us!" ... "Okay, now (other) YOU sing something!" Almost ALWAYS wanted to SMACK her!! LoL
an always needed song :-)
0:31 “Darn right you are!” ❤️
Of course, Doris picks an easy key . . . D-flat? (The original is in E-flat.)
Thanks, Shirley MacLaine for your inspiration & support, with love always, xoxoxo
Joan and Lana? These are my choices?
😂😂
best part is right before it when Doris has to be "cajoled" into singing. LOL
The one and only!
I'm a better singer than my mother but my mother has all the confidence and beauty and spotlight and the huge personality so I relate to feeling a combination of adoration and neglect/shame for being the one with the quiet type of talent, even though as the daughter I'm supposed to be having my day in the sun.
Still own this on VHS