Acting

Decade Genre Performances

The 25 Best Genre Performances of the Decade

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Genre film has always been flush with show-stealing performances. This past decade was no exception. 

Decade Rewind Amy Adams

Amy Adams: A Decade of Awards-Worthy Performances

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Sometimes major awards do not reflect an actress’s true talent.

Bruce Davison Screenshot

Exploring The Purpose of the Shot with the Legendary Bruce Davison

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We chat with the actor about why he returned for ‘Along Came the Devil 2’ and how another filmmaking titan, William A. Wellman, guides his choices as an artist.

Jake G Spiderman

The Weird and Wonderful Jake Gyllenhaal

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From Donnie Darko to Spider-Man, there is no such thing as a boring Jake G performance.

Maggie Gyllenhaal The Kindergarten Teacher

A Note of Appreciation for The Offbeat Charm of Maggie Gyllenhaal

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The actress escapes any straightforward categorization.

Sidney Lumet's Network

The Method of Sidney Lumet’s ‘Network’

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With ‘Network’ on Broadway with Bryan Cranston, in 2018, we looked at what made Sidney Lumet’s original film a masterclass in acting.

Rewind Breakouts

The Best Breakout Performances of 2018

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With these actors on the horizon, the future looks very bright indeed.

Debbie Harry Videodrome

Stars are Born: Five Great Film Performances by Singers

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Not everyone can transition seamlessly between music and film, but these five performances prove that it is more than possible.

Leave No Trace

Ben Foster and the Gradual Evolution of a Character Actor

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Not many actors can claim movies as different as ‘Warcraft’ and ‘Leave No Trace’ on their resume.