>>>On the distaff side of the aisle, there are plenty of actresses every bit as glamorous as the goddesses of old, and probably stronger actors. Start with the C/Kates: Blanchett, Beckinsale and Winslet. Add Charlize Theron, and I'll just stop there because I could go on all night. Except to add that Helen Mirren is slightly older than my dad, and she's still hot.>>>
You are so right. I would add Rachel Weisz (sp?) and Scarlet Johannson to that list. We just saw a museum full of Annie Leibowitz photos in San Diego. There is the most beautiful picture of Scarlett Johannson in that collection. She is every bit as beautiful as Liz Taylor or Barbara Stanwyck. Breathtaking, and an incredible actress. I haven't seen Little Children but I saw Kate Winslet in Holiday over Christmas. She's so wonderful! I love her in Finding Neverland. After seeing Amazing Grace yesterday I think it won't be long before I could add Romola Garai. She's fabulous. I think you're right about this being the golden age of Hollywood. They can do such marvelous things on film now, I love it!