No, she is an amazing actress, it's just that they are both openly avoiding to imitate Joan and Bette, they don't want to be like the drag queens who impersonate Joan and Bette.
Jessica didn't mimic Joan, she inhabited the essence of who she was, which is so much better in my opinion. Same for Susan. Jessica made Joan human again, which was desperately needed. She was a deeply flawed person who had a kind and generous side as well.
Mi Abuelito was a Carpenter for M-G-M and he always spoke of how kind Joan Crawford was to a Mexican man who spoke very little Inglès but ALWAYS made efforts to speak to him in his native language: she was a Magnificent woman who treated people with Love & KINDNESS-no matter their station in life. Because of Miss Crawford he was buried in the 1st Motion Picture Workers Cemetery in the early 60’s, when many from other countries were NOT due to prejudice. Thank You 🙏🏽 Joan Crawford for honoring mi Abuelito!!
Lots of negative comments here, I actually thought she did an excellent job playing Joan, and all the little details are amazing! The hair, dress, accessories, wow! This was over fifty years ago.
I thought she was brilliant too, because she was. They both did a beautiful job portraying those crazy rascals, they were a mess omg 😂 The only part I didn't like was the way it all came to the end, it was very bittersweet sad. But most of all the rest of this series had me cracking UP!
That’s exactly what it is! They’re not trying to parody them or do an impression like something off of SNL, they’re portraying their essence. Well said!
I saw this Feud movie several times. It is very well done, I absolutely love it. Jessica did a fabulous job. She's a great and talented actress. I've seen her in Francis, Grey Gardens, etc. she nails it every time.
@@akrenwinkle Maybe not. But she did have masculine features. Also, boys can be called "pretty boy" if they have a baby face etc. I'm not insulting Joan; she wasn't pretty, but her features were good and solid. Like a man. So, she's handsome.
@@NickeyONickes I never actually weighed in on Joan's appearance. All I said was that there isn't a woman in existence who would like to be described as handsome.
I'm enjoying Lange's work tremendously. She may not look or sound exactly like Crawford but she's capturing her vulnerability and spirit beautifully. Bravo!
Fun fact: Jessica Lange herself was nominated alongside Anne Bancroft and Geraldine Page for Best Actress in 1986 Oscars, which was another Bancroft/Page competition with Page ended up winning
I think Jessica has done a wonderful job of bringing light and shade to Joan. There are moments in the show where that 'tough bitch' persona absolutely shines through ("Fuck you, Marty") and then there are times where she allows Joan's vulnerability take the spotlight. Joan was a complicated woman but she was not a cold hard bitch the entire time, I think Jessica softened her to bring the humanity of her to the audience.
MrMalibupj Actually Joan was more poised Yeah, her voice was darkened from all of the smoking and drinking throughout the years. The thing I don't understand about Joan is why she changed her looks...? In the 30's and early 40's she was a beautiful woman...the eyebrows and shoulder pads are atrocious.
Her designer thought exaggerating her naturally large shoulders would de-emphasize them - creating the illusion of small girl in large clothing. The eyebrows were an abused makeup trend at the time. Those brows are drawn on 14 yr old bloggers now. Joan was always butch and grew even more so in her middle years.
MrMalibupj Yeah, Umm I don't think Crawford would have been given the status as great sex symbol and glamour Queen during her younger years against the likes of Garbo, Dietrich, and Norma Shearer if the studio's and public considered her "masculine..."
You must be deaf. Lange clearly doesn't even remotely sound anything like Crawford, as demonstrated in this video. Nor does she act like her either. She's a good actress, but was miscast in this part.
I'm glad they did the side-by-side. Jessica Lange did as good a job as anyone can do, but sometimes there's just no imitating the original. My biggest complaints are that Jessica is 11 years older than Joan was at the time of this video, so she simply looks and sounds older. Also, Joan had a somewhat deeper, more relaxed and demure speaking voice. Jessica played her with a high-pitched, shrill tone throughout most of the series.
I'm pretty much in agreement here. I keep seeing these "so many negative comments, I'm disappointed" but all I see scrolling is "Jessica Lange is amazing!" and nothing else. I liked Feud initially but on closer examination it just falls apart. Its good but could have been great - and pointing that out does not in and of itself amount to "hate"
I absolutely adore these two gorgeous women. Ms. Lange did an excellent job in portraying Ms. Crawford. I believe she really understands her emotional core, past all of the Mommie Dearest stories and everything else.
Lange is in no way shape or form comparable to the real Joan Crawford. She is however actually more comparable to Bette Davis in 1952's The Star - Old and Fat!
Catherine Zeta as Olivia... 100% miscast. Olivia was jumpy, she smiled quite a lot, and had plenty of facial expressions. Catherine looks like she's playing Catherine... on sleeping pills. Do these actresses really study the people they're portraying?
Pedro Rigual Catherine Zeta-Jones has zero talent, which explains why her career is dead in the water. all she ever had was pretty hair and a stunning face. I don't know why she's even still in Hollywood anymore. She should be one of those relics whose career died after the 90s ended.
Remarkable! This is the absolute key moment in the whole series...and kudos to Ryan Murphy for such a shining production and Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon for pulling it off with such incredible accuracy down to the mannerisms. And Donizete Junior--brilliant editing on your part providing the comparisons! Thank you so much!!
Joan's mind really amazes me. She wanted to announce the 'Best Director' because she knew that Robert Aldrich (Baby Janes's director who ate Joan's due and put Bette on the film forward compared to Joan. He gave Bette more screen time and shined her) isn't nominated. She read the nominations so happily like reminding everyone that Robert isn't one of them and lef the stage holding hand with that year's director winner. And... Best Actress. "Ms. Cr... Ms. Bancroft said.." I mean, her mind. What an elite way to remind whole world to she deserved that year and what a great way to piss Bette Davis. She manipulated Oscar, Bette and Robert in her smart way. God, I adore this woman.
Let's face it, none of us were there on that Oscar night, before or after. We don't know what went on. So, why don't we just enjoy FEUD for what it is: entertainment. I think Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon are brilliant in their protrayals of two legendary actresses. I can't wait to see what happens next on the series....love it, love it, love it!!
If you are looking for a complete replica of Crawford, go watch her films. It's not about looking or sounding like the legend, but telling & communicating the story effectively and that is why this show is brilliant!
This is so cool - thanks for posting. It's striking, because watching the TV show - while I completely adore Jessica Lange and think she is one of the greatest actresses of our time - the fact that she is a few years older than Ms. Crawford was at this period has made me think that her at times somewhat haggard appearance does a certain injustice to Ms. Crawford. But seeing them side by side, she actually looks YOUNGER than Crawford! It is clear that she is 'acting,' while Ms. Crawford is just speaking, but it is a movie (television show) after all, and acting is what she's being paid to do. Brava!
Yeah, you hear about these minor 'feuds' between celebs, like J.Lo & Mariah or Kanye West & Taylor Swift, but that's small potatoes compared to Bette & Joan.
Jon Lanier, of course, things have changed. For one, expansions in mass communication technology (i.e., Internet et al) have made it near impossible for celebs to keep secrets, in this day and age.
Old Hollywood bred and knowingly supported child abuse on a wide spread. It was highly common and suppressed by the paid media then. So, yeah, Modern Hollywood has nothing on beating children like Old Hollywood did. Bravo?
To me what's important is that #JessicaLange and #SusanSarandon portray #JoanCrawford and #BetteDavis with enough truth to who they were in real life. Joan and Bette were(and still are)legendary icons, but they were also women fighting for to keep their careers alive. So of course nobody could ever truly look exactly like Bette and Joan, but Jessica and Susan are doing their jobs(as legends in their own right) to pay homage and celebrate Bette and Joan!!!!..
No offense to the legendary Jessica Lange, but Joan Crawford’s voice alone carried so much grit, class, and strength that that’s all I could pay attention to from the video.
It's kind of crazy for Bette to think that Joan could have influenced enough people to vote for Ann Bancroft instead of her. Bette Davis was awesome as Baby Jane, but the Academy usually leans toward roles like "Ann Sullivan" in the "Miracle Worker." *And Bancroft was amazing in that part, and just as deserving.
Davis came closest to winning her third Oscar for All About Eve (1950), but because she split votes with costar Ann Baxter, she lost to Judy Holliday. It's still considered a huge upset since All About Eve won Best Picture, and certainly wouldn't have been the success it was without Davis's enormous contribution. 1962 had a very strong list of nominees, but if Bancroft hadn't won the rumor was that Katharine Hepburn had it in the bag - giving what many critics deemed her best performance to date in Long Days Journey into Night. Davis is a hoot in Baby Jane, but the competition was just too stiff. Crawford's acceptance for Bancroft was very malicious indeed.
I'm enjoying the campy feud. Joan Crawford and Bette Davis were both remarkable. Each of them had amazing careers. And I suspect both were ultimately sad individuals, however fascinating. JC's childhood and background was strait out of Dickens. That she became what she became and sustained as long as she did is a triumph; regardless of how she got there. As far as her acting, she did do good work and wasn't just a movie star. Mildred Pierce, A Woman's Face, Possessed, Sudden Fear, The Women, Humoresque - all strong performances. Studied; driven, pure determination & will drove her skill sets to improve especially in the 40's. Bette, was a very talented stage actress who transitioned to film. A great talent less interested in the being the Star on the surface, yet very much the Star in her real life. Lange is good and Sarandon is good. Neither are perfectly cast but they actually are both delivering restrained performances. Btw, for those of you who think SS has not had work done on her face, I would love to sell you some bonds i have in my drawer. It is obvious both of these actresses have had work done, albeit SSs work is very good. Enjoy the ride everyone; skip the need to compare and contrast in a way that is demeaning. Both JL and SS are brilliant. Both JC and BD were fascinating.
you are right about both actresses--they despised each other--and yet they both had a lot in common than either would cared to admit: their work/careers were all that mattered to them. they were sisters under the skin--also they were both aries--fiery and strong willed.
Jesus, why don't you just write a damn book. What a know it all and an arm chair critic who uses hideous syntax. On second thought, forget about the book.
I have watched Feud and the real clips separately, but side-by-side is fantastic! Both Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon are outstanding in these roles.
Lange and Sarandon are doing excellent work. However, this show has caused me to go back and watch interviews from Crawford and Davis. Neither current actress is actually that close to the originals. OK, Sarandon has similar eyes but other than that they are doing their own impressions of Crawford and Davis... that doesn't really look or sound much like them. That said, both deserve Emmys. It is VERY hard to portray an actual person because you open yourself up to this kind of comparison and you can't duplicate them.
I can't believe I'm saying this, but Joan looks much more beautiful in the side-by-side. And her body is more snatched! Had it not been for the side-by-side i never would have known that!
Jessica Lange is superb actress but I just dont get Crawford from her. Crawford was 58 in 1962 and Lange here is 67,vocally they were very different, Sarandon who is same level as Lange as actress nailed Davis her way of speaking her vocal tone, even tho she is older too but Davis looked older then she actually was and she was younger than Crawford because she was never obsessed about her looks as Crawford, Dietrich and other screen legends.
I'm enjoying this series immensely! It's a shame that some people have become so upset with the show.... it sounds like they are going to have a heart attack! REMEMBER TO TAKE YOUR HEART PILLS YA OLD QUEENS! HA!
Jessica Lange did a fabulous job. I was thinking at first that Susan S. would do better than J. Lange, but Jessica knocked it out of the park. Great job!!!
What a beautiful job the director and Lange do in recreating this memorable Joan Crawford moment. The real Joan is absolutely beautiful - as is the always beautiful Lange.
Ms. Joan Crawford was truly immensely talented, passionate and driven. She will be forever a true American treasure, the embodiment of fierceness. The series brought to light so much on how predatory behavior was used for gains of others without any care of the actors. The performances were outstanding, and eerie. Glamour, class, and real life.
I may be late, but i still love it ! I read the book version by Shaun/Shawn Considine, of course the filmed version lacks a lot of details but i still love it and cherish jessica and susan's work
Everyone is talking about Jessica's performance and all I see is Joan's actual real life, petty glee at screwing over Bette! She savored every moment of that!
Jessica Lange is a very good actress. I've always liked her breathy voice and there is a certain sadness about her performances. However, it's obvious she doesn't resemble Joan Crawford. Faye Dunaway made a better Joan. She not only looked more like her in Mommie Dearest but she had a fierce, take-charge energy that isn't there in Jessica Lange"s portrayal. Being one of Ryan Murphy's favorite actresses is what got her the role of Joan Crawford, I imagine. Well, I still look forward to watching Jessica in her other movies and tv shows.
The best thing about Feud is that not for 1 second I thought I'm watching Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon. The acting is awesome! Ryan Murphy knows who to cast
Actors seldom do an impersonation of a known person they are portraying. The good ones capture the essence of that person. Like Anthony Hopkins in Nixon. Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon where both very good.
Actually Joan Crawford trained herself to speak in a deeper than natural register. She shared this tip with an uprising star (I forgot who she is but she told this story in a documentary interview about Crawford) when they met. Kind of a pity that Jessica didn’t take that into account when she played her.
Jassica Lange is one of the greatest actress of all time. Who can forget her in "Blue Sky"...what an impressive performance and "Feud " is undoubtedly a masterpiece....Love her
Jessica Lange was amazing in the Grey Gardens movie; she was able to capture Big Eddie's accent and vocal mannerisms. As Crawford, Lange isn't doing that work. Her voice sounds nothing like Crawford's; it's too high and shaky.
@@ThePharaoho Well there was, actually. Not in her films, but the southern accent (she was from the south) did slip out in interviews. Not to the extent Lange had, though
YES! I am a fan of both actresses but Lange was miscast for this. She was playing herself. And sorry to say, but she is way too old to be playing Joan, especially with all the bizarre things she's done to her face to try to look younger. She didn't learn the deep, breathy voice Joan was known for. She just did what she always does. Susan Sarandon nailed it... Even though she is prettier than Bette in this stage of their lives.
@@Boobalopbop yes. The whole casting of "Feud" was a mess! Jessica didn't have the voice or eyebrows that Joan had. Faye Dunaway actually looked more like Joan!
Boobalopbop my thoughts exactly, Susan was amazing and looked better than Betty at the point but the acting drew us from that, wish Jessica would’ve not made it her own and brought more of Joan
The actor portraying Oscar winner/director David Lean is Anthony Crivello. Brilliant set up and steady-cam work by director Ryan Murphy and DP Nelson Craig... and sound, make-up, hair and costume design departments. The difficult tracking shot that was not included here was blocked out and executed at the original site of The Oscars that year, The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in three takes. Wonderful work by director and crew... and their attention to detail was phenomenal.
Jessica Lange as Joan Crawford is unbeatable. There was a moment when I realised I wasn't watching Joan- it was Jessica. And I could not ask for more from an actress.
I think both women did exempilary performences.these talented women gave justice to the fued, I first saw the movies "Baby Jane " when I was eighteen.i have always been a fan of Bette Davis, but after watching this series , it was much more than that.Bravo ladies ! You did a wonderful job!,,,,,,!
I wish the producers of the show had tried to be more authentic in their Joan Crawford appearance. Joan never had her hair black after the early WW2 days. Her hair in the 1950s and 1960s was a blondish red. At this time in her life she was wearing heavy highlights and wore elaborate hairstyles. Joan always wore the finest and best of clothes, hats, purses, and shoes and her accessories were legendary. I personally do not like Jessica Lange's Joan Crawford. The worst thing is her voice is nothing like Joan who had a deep cultured often whispery voice like Jackie Kennedy when she was performing. Joan was a commanding presence and filled a room when she entered. In Jessica's defense, Joan is an almost hard act to follow.
4,000+ upvotes opposed to 100+ downvotes should tell you where the negative commenters stand.......in the vast vast vast minority as to Jessica Lange's performance in this show. It's the best work she's ever done and she fully captures the creation Lucille Lesueur made. Joan Crawford.
Jessica did a brillant job, especially capturing the energy and presence of Joan. Susan is outstanding as Bette as well. Both incredible actresses taking on two legends of their time.
The ONLY negative comment I have about "Feud" are the commercials. If it were a book, it would be a page turner. You can't wait to see what's going to happen next and you don't want it to end. IMO, this really art could only happen with a great script, direction, dedication to details and above all the cast's performances. I have not seen any comments that Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange both produced this miniseries. Therefore, Bette Davis and Joan Crawford are given equal screen time, as it should be. I want to know both these women. Clearly Sarandon and Lange worked hard. These women are at or approaching the ages of Davis and Crawford. They GET them. What they also have in common with their subjects is that, like "Baby Jane," they created a vehicle for themselves and it's a hit. I hope they share Emmy Awards. BRAVO!
Unfair comments about Jessica Lange. Truth be told - no one could really play Joan Crawford - Lange's acting is good. The side-by-side confirms it.
She stinks.. No one can play Crawford.
No, she is an amazing actress, it's just that they are both openly avoiding to imitate Joan and Bette, they don't want to be like the drag queens who impersonate Joan and Bette.
Gordon Hall Faye dunaway
the one bullshit
dunaway's performance is regarded as a caricature and rightly so
Jessica didn't mimic Joan, she inhabited the essence of who she was, which is so much better in my opinion. Same for Susan. Jessica made Joan human again, which was desperately needed. She was a deeply flawed person who had a kind and generous side as well.
@Lunar tears they literally said same for Susan…
this a thousand times this
Mi Abuelito was a Carpenter for M-G-M and he always spoke of how kind Joan Crawford was to a Mexican man who spoke very little Inglès but ALWAYS made efforts to speak to him in his native language: she was a Magnificent woman who treated people with Love & KINDNESS-no matter their station in life.
Because of Miss Crawford he was buried in the 1st Motion Picture Workers Cemetery in the early 60’s, when many from other countries were NOT due to prejudice.
Thank You 🙏🏽 Joan Crawford for honoring mi Abuelito!!
Yes.
Jessica and Susan rocked it. The reaction from Susan playing Bette as she lost was Oscar worthy in itself.
Yeah Lange isn't a replica of Joan Crawford. But she brings her own brilliant grace to the role.
We weren’t looking for her “own brilliant grace”.. we were looking for Joan Crawford
Lots of negative comments here, I actually thought she did an excellent job playing Joan, and all the little details are amazing! The hair, dress, accessories, wow! This was over fifty years ago.
LaShawn Watkins I agree with you
LaShawn Watkins hair and accessories are not acting.
That's right. And they weren't the ones who had to LIVE WITH JOAN. They have no idea what she was REALLY like at home. Only the children know.
robynsegg - only the children ... and Mamacita. If only *she'd* written a book! :)
I thought she was brilliant too, because she was. They both did a beautiful job portraying those crazy rascals, they were a mess omg 😂
The only part I didn't like was the way it all came to the end, it was very bittersweet sad. But most of all the rest of this series had me cracking UP!
Both Lange and Sarandon capture the essence of these Hollywood legends. So great! I'm already watching repeats!!!
Agreed.
You are too easy. This was horrible acting at it's worst.
Me too
That’s exactly what it is! They’re not trying to parody them or do an impression like something off of SNL, they’re portraying their essence.
Well said!
@@wadecatt9543 try playing two of the greatest actresses of all time who had their own style and charisma. let's see just how well you will do.
That look of utter joy on Crawford's face when Davis lost... ice cold!
Great job playing a legend without turning her into a caricature. Crawford was unique, Lange is amazing
I saw this Feud movie several times. It is very well done, I absolutely love it. Jessica did a fabulous job. She's a great and talented actress. I've seen her in Francis, Grey Gardens, etc. she nails it every time.
Joan had such a deep voice. She was a handsome woman.
Of the one billion or some women in the world, I don't think any... even one... would like to be called handsome.
A Krenwinkle
Some people say “that man is beautiful” so....
@@akrenwinkle Maybe not. But she did have masculine features. Also, boys can be called "pretty boy" if they have a baby face etc. I'm not insulting Joan; she wasn't pretty, but her features were good and solid. Like a man. So, she's handsome.
@@NickeyONickes I never actually weighed in on Joan's appearance. All I said was that there isn't a woman in existence who would like to be described as handsome.
@@akrenwinkle Probably not, no. I'm not disagreeing with you. They all want to be called pretty or beautiful.
I'm enjoying Lange's work tremendously. She may not look or sound exactly like Crawford but she's capturing her vulnerability and spirit beautifully. Bravo!
Fun fact: Jessica Lange herself was nominated alongside Anne Bancroft and Geraldine Page for Best Actress in 1986 Oscars, which was another Bancroft/Page competition with Page ended up winning
Crawford looked FANTASTIC ----- every inch the glamorous star!!
Unbelievable. Fantastic! Joan should have been nominated. Both Bette & Joan are without a doubt legends...
The recreated these two scenes flawlessly and I especially loved the tracking shot through the backstage.
Joan's energy was much more masculine. Lange has softened her I think out of empathy.
I think Jessica has done a wonderful job of bringing light and shade to Joan. There are moments in the show where that 'tough bitch' persona absolutely shines through ("Fuck you, Marty") and then there are times where she allows Joan's vulnerability take the spotlight. Joan was a complicated woman but she was not a cold hard bitch the entire time, I think Jessica softened her to bring the humanity of her to the audience.
I mean considering she beat her children, I don't think Joan was a good role model, in hindsight.
MrMalibupj Actually Joan was more poised
Yeah, her voice was darkened from all of the smoking and drinking throughout the years. The thing I don't understand about Joan is why she changed her looks...? In the 30's and early 40's she was a beautiful woman...the eyebrows and shoulder pads are atrocious.
Her designer thought exaggerating her naturally large shoulders would de-emphasize them - creating the illusion of small girl in large clothing. The eyebrows were an abused makeup trend at the time. Those brows are drawn on 14 yr old bloggers now. Joan was always butch and grew even more so in her middle years.
MrMalibupj Yeah, Umm I don't think Crawford would have been given the status as great sex symbol and glamour Queen during her younger years against the likes of Garbo, Dietrich, and Norma Shearer if the studio's and public considered her "masculine..."
Fued has been great! I look forward to Sunday night. Just like I did in the 70's and 80"s before ABC Sunday night movies!
vikings844 absolutely hunni !!!
Rae Vak Movie of the week! Long list, my favorites were James Bond
You must be deaf. Lange clearly doesn't even remotely sound anything like Crawford, as demonstrated in this video. Nor does she act like her either. She's a good actress, but was miscast in this part.
+DDumbrille Ryan Murphy likes Jessica Lange.
Lots of people like her. That doesn't make her right for the part.
This is amazing! thank you ! loving the show soo much , the costumes , the sets , the attention to detail , and of course the acting!
I'm glad they did the side-by-side. Jessica Lange did as good a job as anyone can do, but sometimes there's just no imitating the original. My biggest complaints are that Jessica is 11 years older than Joan was at the time of this video, so she simply looks and sounds older. Also, Joan had a somewhat deeper, more relaxed and demure speaking voice. Jessica played her with a high-pitched, shrill tone throughout most of the series.
I'm pretty much in agreement here. I keep seeing these "so many negative comments, I'm disappointed" but all I see scrolling is "Jessica Lange is amazing!" and nothing else. I liked Feud initially but on closer examination it just falls apart. Its good but could have been great - and pointing that out does not in and of itself amount to "hate"
Thank you for the side by side comparison
Okay, but can we talk about the performances from the minor characters? Stellar all around. They did their homework.
All spot on
I'm a sucker for Old Hollywood and I really enjoyed watching Feud. Thanks for making this video!
I absolutely adore these two gorgeous women. Ms. Lange did an excellent job in portraying Ms. Crawford. I believe she really understands her emotional core, past all of the Mommie Dearest stories and everything else.
Lange is in no way shape or form comparable to the real Joan Crawford. She is however actually more comparable to Bette Davis in 1952's The Star - Old and Fat!
@@Garsons-oq4lh Barbra, please!
Why are people hating on Jessica? She's just an actress playing a role. It's not that deep.
ShadesOfArmani The moaners in here should GTFO anf look for a Lypsinka performance of Joan if they want a caricature so fucking much.
Catherine Zeta as Olivia... 100% miscast. Olivia was jumpy, she smiled quite a lot, and had plenty of facial expressions. Catherine looks like she's playing Catherine... on sleeping pills. Do these actresses really study the people they're portraying?
I agree.......Zeta-Jones seems to be actually purrring, instead of speaking in a confidant, smooth, and refined manner like Olivia.
Pedro Rigual Iove Catherine but Carla Gugino would have been great as Olivia
I can't see Catherine playing Olivia I can actually see her portraying Greer Garson instead.
James Jones I actually think she would have been great playing Vivian Leigh or an older Ava Gardner.
Pedro Rigual Catherine Zeta-Jones has zero talent, which explains why her career is dead in the water. all she ever had was pretty hair and a stunning face. I don't know why she's even still in Hollywood anymore. She should be one of those relics whose career died after the 90s ended.
Fantastic work. I haven't seen Feud because I didn't want to see impersonators. Jessica Lange did it perfectly. I can't wait to see it now. Thank you.
Jessica Lange gave an absolutely incredible performance in the show. She was firing every cannon. Incredible talent.
Remarkable! This is the absolute key moment in the whole series...and kudos to Ryan Murphy for such a shining production and Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon for pulling it off with such incredible accuracy down to the mannerisms. And Donizete Junior--brilliant editing on your part providing the comparisons! Thank you so much!!
Joan's mind really amazes me. She wanted to announce the 'Best Director' because she knew that Robert Aldrich (Baby Janes's director who ate Joan's due and put Bette on the film forward compared to Joan. He gave Bette more screen time and shined her) isn't nominated. She read the nominations so happily like reminding everyone that Robert isn't one of them and lef the stage holding hand with that year's director winner. And... Best Actress. "Ms. Cr... Ms. Bancroft said.." I mean, her mind. What an elite way to remind whole world to she deserved that year and what a great way to piss Bette Davis. She manipulated Oscar, Bette and Robert in her smart way. God, I adore this woman.
Let's face it, none of us were there on that Oscar night, before or after. We don't know what went on. So, why don't we just enjoy FEUD for what it is: entertainment. I think Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon are brilliant in their protrayals of two legendary actresses. I can't wait to see what happens next on the series....love it, love it, love it!!
Cant deny Jessica Lange so alike as Joan Crawford... Love FEUD!
Fran Canino Very deniable.
Lange is NOTHING like Crawford. It's not even close. The whole thing is a bad joke.
Agreed. She's totally the wrong choice. Lange's voice, her eyes, are NOTHING like Crawford
If you are looking for a complete replica of Crawford, go watch her films. It's not about looking or sounding like the legend, but telling & communicating the story effectively and that is why this show is brilliant!
MrS98VAC Absurd and ridiculous. In that case they should have cast Ruth Buzzi or Salma Hayek as Crawford.
This is so cool - thanks for posting. It's striking, because watching the TV show - while I completely adore Jessica Lange and think she is one of the greatest actresses of our time - the fact that she is a few years older than Ms. Crawford was at this period has made me think that her at times somewhat haggard appearance does a certain injustice to Ms. Crawford. But seeing them side by side, she actually looks YOUNGER than Crawford! It is clear that she is 'acting,' while Ms. Crawford is just speaking, but it is a movie (television show) after all, and acting is what she's being paid to do. Brava!
Love the evil smile on Joan's face when she's walking down the aisle lol.
Modern Hollywood has NOTHING on old Hollywood. Shady as fuck!
Yeah, you hear about these minor 'feuds' between celebs, like J.Lo & Mariah or Kanye West & Taylor Swift, but that's small potatoes compared to Bette & Joan.
Nothing has changed. We just won't hear how bad it is until they make a movie about 40 years later.
Jon Lanier, of course, things have changed. For one, expansions in mass communication technology (i.e., Internet et al) have made it near impossible for celebs to keep secrets, in this day and age.
True. For all we know we could hear stories about how Emma Stone and Jennifer Laurence had a bitter feud similar or worse than Joan and Bette's.
Old Hollywood bred and knowingly supported child abuse on a wide spread. It was highly common and suppressed by the paid media then.
So, yeah, Modern Hollywood has nothing on beating children like Old Hollywood did. Bravo?
Haha brilliant!!! Fantastic editing, well done :)
To me what's important is that #JessicaLange and #SusanSarandon portray #JoanCrawford and #BetteDavis with enough truth to who they were in real life. Joan and Bette were(and still are)legendary icons, but they were also women fighting for to keep their careers alive. So of course nobody could ever truly look exactly like Bette and Joan, but Jessica and Susan are doing their jobs(as legends in their own right) to pay homage and celebrate Bette and Joan!!!!..
No offense to the legendary Jessica Lange, but Joan Crawford’s voice alone carried so much grit, class, and strength that that’s all I could pay attention to from the video.
Thank you for doing this. It's visualization of what was in my head all the time watching both things
There is no one better than Jessica Lange. Everything she does is way beyond the best. She amazes me with that smile.
Thanks for compiling/posting this!
nailed it. great show. superb portrayals by Lange and Surandon.
It's kind of crazy for Bette to think that Joan could have influenced enough people to vote for Ann Bancroft instead of her. Bette Davis was awesome as Baby Jane, but the Academy usually leans toward roles like "Ann Sullivan" in the "Miracle Worker." *And Bancroft was amazing in that part, and just as deserving.
this show is the best show
That was awesome! Thank you! Loved the series too!
Davis came closest to winning her third Oscar for All About Eve (1950), but because she split votes with costar Ann Baxter, she lost to Judy Holliday. It's still considered a huge upset since All About Eve won Best Picture, and certainly wouldn't have been the success it was without Davis's enormous contribution.
1962 had a very strong list of nominees, but if Bancroft hadn't won the rumor was that Katharine Hepburn had it in the bag - giving what many critics deemed her best performance to date in Long Days Journey into Night. Davis is a hoot in Baby Jane, but the competition was just too stiff. Crawford's acceptance for Bancroft was very malicious indeed.
Malicious in what way. You sound like poor, bitter Bette. And Gloria Swanson was worlds better than Davis - no clipped speech, pop eyes or cigarette.
these comparisons are excellent! thank you!!!
I'm enjoying the campy feud. Joan Crawford and Bette Davis were both remarkable. Each of them had amazing careers. And I suspect both were ultimately sad individuals, however fascinating. JC's childhood and background was strait out of Dickens. That she became what she became and sustained as long as she did is a triumph; regardless of how she got there. As far as her acting, she did do good work and wasn't just a movie star. Mildred Pierce, A Woman's Face, Possessed, Sudden Fear, The Women, Humoresque - all strong performances. Studied; driven, pure determination & will drove her skill sets to improve especially in the 40's. Bette, was a very talented stage actress who transitioned to film. A great talent less interested in the being the Star on the surface, yet very much the Star in her real life. Lange is good and Sarandon is good. Neither are perfectly cast but they actually are both delivering restrained performances. Btw, for those of you who think SS has not had work done on her face, I would love to sell you some bonds i have in my drawer. It is obvious both of these actresses have had work done, albeit SSs work is very good. Enjoy the ride everyone; skip the need to compare and contrast in a way that is demeaning. Both JL and SS are brilliant. Both JC and BD were fascinating.
you are right about both actresses--they despised each other--and yet they both had a lot in common than either would cared to admit: their work/careers were all that mattered to them. they were sisters under the skin--also they were both aries--fiery and strong willed.
This is perfect thank you I love you
Jesus, why don't you just write a damn book. What a know it all and an arm chair critic who uses hideous syntax. On second thought, forget about the book.
I have watched Feud and the real clips separately, but side-by-side is fantastic! Both Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon are outstanding in these roles.
Jessica was magnificent as Joan..she should get an award for her performance
That was amazing thanks for the clip.
Lange and Sarandon are doing excellent work. However, this show has caused me to go back and watch interviews from Crawford and Davis. Neither current actress is actually that close to the originals. OK, Sarandon has similar eyes but other than that they are doing their own impressions of Crawford and Davis... that doesn't really look or sound much like them. That said, both deserve Emmys. It is VERY hard to portray an actual person because you open yourself up to this kind of comparison and you can't duplicate them.
I can't believe I'm saying this, but Joan looks much more beautiful in the side-by-side. And her body is more snatched! Had it not been for the side-by-side i never would have known that!
Put up or shut up...hard to play an iconic figure...Lange captured her essence, her primal nature...it was a brilliant interpretation
This was amazing!! thank you for doing this!!
Jessica Lange is superb actress but I just dont get Crawford from her. Crawford was 58 in 1962 and Lange here is 67,vocally they were very different, Sarandon who is same level as Lange as actress nailed Davis her way of speaking her vocal tone, even tho she is older too but Davis looked older then she actually was and she was younger than Crawford because she was never obsessed about her looks as Crawford, Dietrich and other screen legends.
Susan has THE most southern accent that Bette never had
She was just replaying her American horror story character..she was rubbish at being Joan
Crawford actually looked much older than 58 here, she looked mid 60’s at least. Very harsh
Brilliant editing, to see it like this is wonderful
I'm enjoying this series immensely! It's a shame that some people have become so upset with the show.... it sounds like they are going to have a heart attack! REMEMBER TO TAKE YOUR HEART PILLS YA OLD QUEENS! HA!
Well done! This was fun to watch!
Jessica Lange did a fabulous job. I was thinking at first that Susan S. would do better than J. Lange, but Jessica knocked it out of the park. Great job!!!
Kidman stole the Emmy, that should have gone to Jessica!!!
Dude, this is incredible!
Jessica's version of Joan is softer than the real deal
What a beautiful job the director and Lange do in recreating this memorable Joan Crawford moment. The real Joan is absolutely beautiful - as is the always beautiful Lange.
Ms. Joan Crawford was truly immensely talented, passionate and driven. She will be forever a true American treasure, the embodiment of fierceness. The series brought to light so much on how predatory behavior was used for gains of others without any care of the actors. The performances were outstanding, and eerie. Glamour, class, and real life.
I may be late, but i still love it ! I read the book version by Shaun/Shawn Considine, of course the filmed version lacks a lot of details but i still love it and cherish jessica and susan's work
the whole academy award part on this episode had me dying lol. I can't believe she upstaged Bette like that. lmao I love this show
Actor who played Maximum Schell is 10 years older than the actual actor in 1963, but looks 10 years younger than him.
Everyone is talking about Jessica's performance and all I see is Joan's actual real life, petty glee at screwing over Bette! She savored every moment of that!
Jessica Lange is a very good actress. I've always liked her breathy voice and there is a certain sadness about her performances. However, it's obvious she doesn't resemble Joan Crawford. Faye Dunaway made a better Joan. She not only looked more like her in Mommie Dearest but she had a fierce, take-charge energy that isn't there in Jessica Lange"s portrayal. Being one of Ryan Murphy's favorite actresses is what got her the role of Joan Crawford, I imagine. Well, I still look forward to watching Jessica in her other movies and tv shows.
The best thing about Feud is that not for 1 second I thought I'm watching Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon. The acting is awesome! Ryan Murphy knows who to cast
love the show and think both Jessica and Susan are top notch in their roles!
A few years ago, the Academy released a video of her entrance onstage, and it wasn't the way it's shown on Feud. The video is no longer online.
only watching this cause I miss Jessica in American Horror Story
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Thanks for this, very interesting!
My only wish is that they had made Jessica's eyebrows just a little bit thicker.
Such an amazing series, im thrilled by it
Actors seldom do an impersonation of a known person they are portraying. The good ones capture the essence of that person. Like Anthony Hopkins in Nixon. Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon where both very good.
Thank you so much for this
Actually Joan Crawford trained herself to speak in a deeper than natural register. She shared this tip with an uprising star (I forgot who she is but she told this story in a documentary interview about Crawford) when they met. Kind of a pity that Jessica didn’t take that into account when she played her.
Jassica Lange is one of the greatest actress of all time. Who can forget her in "Blue Sky"...what an impressive performance and "Feud " is undoubtedly a masterpiece....Love her
Jessica Lange was amazing in the Grey Gardens movie; she was able to capture Big Eddie's accent and vocal mannerisms. As Crawford, Lange isn't doing that work. Her voice sounds nothing like Crawford's; it's too high and shaky.
Yes, Crawford had the whisky and cigarrettes voice, deep and a bit husky.
And funnily enough, it's the opposite with Davis, Sarandon's voice is 1 level lower/huskier. Though maybe that can't be helped.
Which Jessica herself has? I mean, that is an exact description of her voice. So I don't really see what the problem is.
Kayleigh Griffiths Umm there was no southern twang in Joan's voice.
@@ThePharaoho Well there was, actually. Not in her films, but the southern accent (she was from the south) did slip out in interviews. Not to the extent Lange had, though
Jessica Lane is gorgeous but it's hard to top Joan Crawford. There was a presence about her. The posture and speaking voice.
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Im so surprised that they did not win any awards. Susan and Jessica were amazing.
Joan's voice was deep and confident, Jessica was the opposite! She sounded child like, helpless even!
YES! I am a fan of both actresses but Lange was miscast for this. She was playing herself. And sorry to say, but she is way too old to be playing Joan, especially with all the bizarre things she's done to her face to try to look younger. She didn't learn the deep, breathy voice Joan was known for. She just did what she always does. Susan Sarandon nailed it... Even though she is prettier than Bette in this stage of their lives.
@@Boobalopbop yes. The whole casting of "Feud" was a mess!
Jessica didn't have the voice or eyebrows that Joan had. Faye Dunaway actually looked more like Joan!
Boobalopbop my thoughts exactly, Susan was amazing and looked better than Betty at the point but the acting drew us from that, wish Jessica would’ve not made it her own and brought more of Joan
The actor portraying Oscar winner/director David Lean is Anthony Crivello. Brilliant set up and steady-cam work by director Ryan Murphy and DP Nelson Craig... and sound, make-up, hair and costume design departments. The difficult tracking shot that was not included here was blocked out and executed at the original site of The Oscars that year, The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in three takes. Wonderful work by director and crew... and their attention to detail was phenomenal.
Jessica Lange as Joan Crawford is unbeatable. There was a moment when I realised I wasn't watching Joan- it was Jessica. And I could not ask for more from an actress.
2:40 what's this song called? Someone tell me!
PERFECTA EDICIÓN!!!
I think both women did exempilary performences.these talented women gave justice to the fued, I first saw the movies "Baby Jane " when I was eighteen.i have always been a fan of Bette Davis, but after watching this series , it was much more than that.Bravo ladies ! You did a wonderful job!,,,,,,!
I wish the producers of the show had tried to be more authentic in their Joan Crawford appearance. Joan never had her hair black after the early WW2 days. Her hair in the 1950s and 1960s was a blondish red. At this time in her life she was wearing heavy highlights and wore elaborate hairstyles. Joan always wore the finest and best of clothes, hats, purses, and shoes and her accessories were legendary. I personally do not like Jessica Lange's Joan Crawford. The worst thing is her voice is nothing like Joan who had a deep cultured often whispery voice like Jackie Kennedy when she was performing. Joan was a commanding presence and filled a room when she entered. In Jessica's defense, Joan is an almost hard act to follow.
4,000+ upvotes opposed to 100+ downvotes should tell you where the negative commenters stand.......in the vast vast vast minority as to Jessica Lange's performance in this show. It's the best work she's ever done and she fully captures the creation Lucille Lesueur made. Joan Crawford.
Anne Hathaway can play Joan Crawford when she's older. Anyone else see the resemblance?
Noone can play Crawford except Crawford. So why bother? Why would anyone choose to watch a fake, an imposter over the real thing?
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I totally agree.
Agreed!
Jessica did a brillant job, especially capturing the energy and presence of Joan. Susan is outstanding as Bette as well. Both incredible actresses taking on two legends of their time.
❤love Jessica Lange 👌🏻
The ONLY negative comment I have about "Feud" are the commercials. If it were a book, it would be a page turner. You can't wait to see what's going to happen next and you don't want it to end. IMO, this really art could only happen with a great script, direction, dedication to details and above all the cast's performances. I have not seen any comments that Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange both produced this miniseries. Therefore, Bette Davis and Joan Crawford are given equal screen time, as it should be. I want to know both these women. Clearly Sarandon and Lange worked hard. These women are at or approaching the ages of Davis and Crawford. They GET them. What they also have in common with their subjects is that, like "Baby Jane," they created a vehicle for themselves and it's a hit. I hope they share Emmy Awards. BRAVO!
Jessica's Joan looks like she's about to go nuts. The real Joan was much more composed.
Does anyone know the name of the song played for " The Miracle Worker" please?
Sean Young has the Crawford look and voice.
Nicely done, thanks.
Do the "Straight Jacket" trailers...
I'm doing it. ♥