By Farah Cheded
From seasoned professionals getting their long-overdue recognition to newcomers who were plucked from obscurity through pure chance, here are 15 performers who signaled a bright horizon for cinema this year.
What connects ‘Nightcrawler,’ ‘Dr. Strangelove,’ and ‘The Naked City’? One 1930s crime scene photographer.
This anthology of shorts offers a precious peek at the directorial visions of five leading cinematographers.
These unforgettable performances from newcomers illuminate the myriad ways there are to leave an indelible impact on cinema.
The director of ‘The Favourite’ ruminates on his favorite theme in this eerie short film starring Matt Dillon.
Despite an intoxicating performance from Mads Mikkelsen, the novelty of the film’s provocative premise soon fizzles out.
Willem Dafoe is in his element in cult director Abel Ferrara’s nightmarish, experimental journey into the subconscious.
An exploration of how the visuals of Terrence Malick’s debut paint the dream world Kit and Holly are chasing.
With these rising talents on the horizon, the future looks very bright indeed.
