I suspect they're all liberal feminists, but I like Joan Allen's acting, and she is an elegant looking woman with classic features.
I don't know Roth, either. But as far as being entertaining, Bates and Baranski are hilarious in the right roles. Baranski was Cybill Shepherd's best friend in her TV show and she was the highlight of the show. Laugh out loud funny. Kathy Bates was terrific in "Misery".