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Remembering Maggie Smith and Kris Kristofferson

2024/10/4
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Dave Davies: 本节目回顾了英国著名演员玛吉·史密斯和美国著名歌手克里斯·克里斯托弗森的生平和事业。报道了玛吉·史密斯去世的消息，享年89岁，并播放了她2016年接受采访的录音。采访中，史密斯谈到了她在《唐顿庄园》中的角色，以及她对演艺事业和公众关注的看法。节目还回顾了克里斯·克里斯托弗森的音乐生涯，播放了他1999年接受采访的录音，以及他的一些著名歌曲片段。克里斯托弗森谈到了他的歌曲创作灵感，以及他从军队飞行员到歌手演员的职业转变。 Maggie Smith: 我在《唐顿庄园》中扮演的角色非常有趣，因为她年纪大，地位高，可以随心所欲地说想说的话。我并不来自戏剧世家，演艺事业对我来说是一个全新的领域。一位优秀的英语老师鼓励我从事表演。我并不认为自己是一个有权势的人，我内心深处其实很缺乏安全感，这有时会让我在片场显得难以相处。我被大众广泛喜爱，这主要归功于《唐顿庄园》的影响。 Terry Gross: 对克里斯·克里斯托弗森的采访中，他谈到了创作歌曲《我和鲍比·麦基》的灵感，以及这首歌被珍妮丝·乔普林翻唱的经历。他还讲述了他从军队飞行员到歌手演员的职业转变，以及他在纳什维尔音乐圈的经历。 Chris Kristofferson: 我创作歌曲《我和鲍比·麦基》的灵感来自歌曲标题，以及我对自由的复杂理解。我创作这首歌时，经历了房屋被盗和家庭破裂的事件，这让我感觉很解脱。珍妮丝·乔普林演唱我的歌曲让我感到意外和惊喜。我放弃了在西点军校教书的机会，选择去纳什维尔从事歌曲创作。纳什维尔的创作氛围对我来说如同‘救生艇’一般。我进入电影行业是因为在洛杉矶的表演让我获得了出演电影的机会。我的歌曲《朝圣者，第33章》出现在电影《出租车司机》中，让我感到非常荣幸。我创作这首歌是写给我自己和我的朋友们，我们都是‘自己想象出来’的人。 John Powers: 好莱坞的电影制作模式正在发生变化，以明星为驱动的电影越来越少。电影《狼》更注重明星而非剧情本身，尽管剧情平淡，但乔治·克鲁尼和布拉德·皮特的精湛表演使其仍然值得观看。克鲁尼和皮特都属于老派明星，但他们选择电影的方式不同，布拉德·皮特选择电影更具冒险性，他的电影更贴近时代。电影《狼》实际上是关于年老影星的隐喻。

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Maggie Smith, a beloved British actress known for her roles in "Downton Abbey" and the "Harry Potter" films, passed away at 89. This chapter explores her career journey, from her early days in theater to her rise to international fame. It discusses her experience working on "Downton Abbey," including her memorable lines and her dynamic with the cast.
  • Maggie Smith's career spanned nearly seven decades, earning her two Academy Awards and numerous other accolades.
  • She almost declined the interview due to her humble nature.
  • Smith found the comedic role of the Dowager Countess in "Downton Abbey" appealing because of the character's age and social standing.
  • The character's wit resonated with audiences, as seen in popular online compilations of her lines.
  • Smith's portrayal of the Dowager Countess drew inspiration from Julian Fellowes' aunt.
  • Despite her success, Smith considered herself insecure as an actress, particularly in film.
  • The widespread recognition from "Downton Abbey" and "Harry Potter" brought new challenges, such as increased public attention.
  • Smith expressed admiration for Daniel Radcliffe and Alan Rickman, her co-stars in the "Harry Potter" films.

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Beloved British actor of stage and screen Maggie Smith died last week at age 89. Though the Oscar-winner had a long and successful career, it wasn't until she was in her 70s that she got approached by scores of fans. "It only happened to me since Downton Abbey, so I blame the whole thing on television." We revisit Dave Davies' 2016 interview with Smith. **Also, we remember singer, songwriter, and actor Kris Kristofferson. He was a Rhodes Scholar, and an Army Ranger before taking a chance at songwriting. "Me and Bobby McGee" is perhaps his most famous song, recorded by Janis Joplin. He told Terry Gross in 1999. **Also, John Powers reviews the new film Wolfs, starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt on Apple TV+.To keep up with what's on Fresh Air and get a peek behind the scenes, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter. )Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)