The Goddess

Name a contemporary actress that is talented as much as she is beautiful, not in an All-American way but in a whirlwind of grace and old school glamorous way, presenting mystery and seduction, all without seeming to care or even to realize. Here's my answer:

Eva Green.

She only started out in the film business in 2003, with the scandalous Bernardo Bertolucci and "The Dreamers" - It's an incredibly underrated film, watch it if you can. You might be shocked at first, but don't let all the nudity scare you away. Keep both ears open for the insanely good soundtracks and, while you're at it, keep an eye open for the constant cinematic references. Being a devout cinephile, I adore when a filmmaker creates an ode to cinema itself. In fact, some even express their vision by creating an ode to an actor or an actress. In the case of Eva Green, I believe that every film I've seen her in compliments her without restraint. Below you'll find the list of films starring Green I have had the pleasure to see.
No matter how much of an utter nutter her character might be, Eva Green always pulls it off, with impeccable charm. Think Angelique Bouchard (Dark Shadows), think Miss G (Cracks). How does the woman do it? Plus, she inexplicably looks good in every century - Kingdom of Heaven is set during the Crusades of the 12th century, Dark Shadows takes place in the 1700s and in the 70s, Perfect Sense is contemporary - She shines like a goddess through every single one.
When you watch films with Johnny Depp, you realize that as much as the characters he plays vary from one motion picture to the next, Depp never loses himself. This same phenomenon of being true to one's self, also seen with actresses like Elizabeth Taylor and Kaya Scodelario, is the case with Eva Green and it is one of the many reasons I like her as an actress.
Here's to a timelessly talented woman, who maintains her dignity no matter how mental her character is. Cin cin to you, Eva Green!



The Dreamers (2003), directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, also starring Michael Pitt and Louis Garrel.

Kingdom of Heaven (2005), directed by Ridley Scott, also starring Orlando Bloom and Liam Neeson.

Casino Royale (2006), directed by Martin Campbell, also starring Daniel Craig and Judi Dench.

The Golden Compass (2007), directed by Chris Weitz, also starring Nicole Kidman and Dakota Blue Richards.

Cracks (2009), directed by Jordan Scott, also starring Juno Temple and Maria Valverde.

Womb, also released under the name Clone (2010), directed by Benedek Fliegauf, also starring Matt Smith and Hannah Murray.

Perfect Sense (2011), directed by David Mackenzie, also starring Ewan McGregor and Connie Nielsen.

Camelot (TV series, 2011), created by Michael Hirst and Chris Chibnall, also starring Jamie Campbell Bower and Joseph Fiennes.

Dark Shadows (2012), directed by Tim Burton, also starring Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer.