Author: Jacob Trussell
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The Secret Behind Gene Wilder’s Willy Wonka
Eccentric and sinister, Wilder masks his iconic character’s true intentions behind a facade of charming cruelty.
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Cannes Revived an Acting Award Just to Honor Samuel L. Jackson in ‘Jungle Fever’
Before his name became synonymous with the acronym BAMF, Jackson delivered a devastating performance in Spike Lee’s sexual drama.
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How ‘Polyester’ Showed Divine’s Incredible Acting Range
Divine was cult film royalty, but his work in John Waters’ 1981 feature proved there was more to the performer than campy coprophagia.
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How ‘Bridesmaids’ Unlocked The Fearless Comedy of Melissa McCarthy
Not every actor gets an Oscar nomination for a comedic performance, but not every actor is as bold as Melissa McCarthy is in Paul Feig’s modern classic.
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Mario Van Peebles Became His Father to Examine His Past in ‘Baadasssss!’
The younger Van Peebles delivers more than just an impression of Melvin Van Peebles in his biopic about the making of ‘Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song.’
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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.
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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.
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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.