7. Sissy Spacek - Crimes of the Heart
Crimes of the Heart is an interesting film that blurs the line of parody and straight melodrama. This black comedyset place in a rural, Southern gothic townis about three sisters all dealing with their own mess known as life brought together with the death of their mother. Sounds like a comedy doesnt it? Three great actresses portray the three sisters: Jessica Lange, Diane Keaton and Sissy Spacek. But Spacek is who shines as the miserable housewife of a rich man. Out of all the leads in this film, Spacek finds the perfect blend of tone the film was going for. Her eyes scream out naive innocence while her actions yearn for something more in the decrepit town. This role embodies how an actor who goes into a comedic role with the same intensity as serious role can result in comedy. Her character commits infidelity, attempted murder and suicide, all to hilarious results in what would usually be tragic moments.