After digging an Oscar nomination for Frozen River playing a woman who smuggles immigrants into the US to make a fast buck, Melissa Leo, well known for her role in Homicide: Life on the Street attained a much sought after role in David O. Russell’s The Fighter. In it, she portrays the mother of Boston boxer “Irish” Mickey Ward (Mark Wahlberg) and coach Dicky Eklund (Christian Bale).
You all will be surprised to know that when Digital Spy in recent times wedged up with Melissa, she spoke passionately about the sports drama and contrasted Wahlberg and Bale to Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.

When Melissa was asked about Mark and Christian, she said, “In very opposite ways. A few years ago I had a very blessed experience of being on the set of Righteous Kill and watching Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, two all-time heroes. The way they approach a role could not be further than the North and South Pole and it’s kind of the same with Mark and Christian”.
Talking about David O. Russell, whether he volatile on set or not, Melissa said, “I don’t think its volatility. It’s a total, complete promise to it. Filmmaking is about having a very, very clear and neat plan that you can twist 180 degrees and still make it work. David is continuously spinning it 180 and that can certainly be annoying. It’s much easier to walk a very plain, clean path, but I think it makes it a much more attractive film if you can go with your head! These are uneven seas; we’re shooting boxing matches with seven cameras going! It’s just a question of being capable to keep up with him.”
I am personally very much overwhelmed with Melissa perceptions and I really appreciate it. This is the reason why she is heading towards the top. Trust me guys, ability takes you at the top but it is just you character which keeps you there. Melissa has both, ability and character as well.
On May 21st, 1999, the seventh season of this wonderful series ended. But if you still miss this series, then don’t worry. Through this website you can download Homicide: Life on the Street episodes and can watch Homicide: Life on the Street episodes online as well.

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