Awkwafina Defied Typecasting in ‘The Farewell’
The comic rapper turned actress broke our hearts with her quietly effective dramatic debut in Lulu Wang’s 2019 film.
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The Experiences that Helped Jennifer Lopez Become ‘Selena’
Between access to her family and a fateful press tour, Lopez was given a unique look into the late singer’s life.
We Need to Talk About Lauren Ambrose in ‘Servant’
It's never been more fun watching someone spiral out of control like Dorothy Turner does in M. Night Shyamalan’s Apple TV+ series.
No Other Actor Can Do What Denzel Washington Does in ‘Malcolm X’
Washington’s triumphant performance in Spike Lee’s 1992 biopic is a perfect representation of the tightrope actors must walk when playing an iconic figure.
The Self-Reflection of Jodie Foster in ‘The Silence of the Lambs’
Foster’s own experiences dealing with the psychopathic obsessions of men helped her craft a psychologically stunning performance as Clarice Starling.
Willem Dafoe Skewers Method Acting in ‘Shadow of the Vampire’
Portraying a fictionalized version of 'Nosferatu' star Max Schreck, Dafoe uses his expressive talents to let us laugh at the ridiculous antics of overly committed actors.
Nicolas Cage is So Good in ‘Leaving Las Vegas’ It’s Scary
We unlock the reasons why Cage's Academy Award winning performance is as stunning as it is deeply uncomfortable.
’12 Monkeys’ was Brad Pitt’s Career-Defining Performance
It only took one frenzied role for the world to recognize he wasn’t just a pretty face; he was a bonafide character actor.
No One Made a Better Film Debut than Whoopi Goldberg in ‘The Color Purple’
Legendary acting teacher Uta Hagen gave Goldberg the tools she needed to create her revelatory performance.
Kathy Bates is the Face of Toxic Fandom in ‘Misery’
As Annie Wilkes, the accomplished character actor takes the passionate obsessions of a fanbase to homicidal new heights.
