Celebrating the Incredible Ensemble Cast of ‘Chan is Missing’
Every performance is a great performance in Wayne Wang’s indie noir-comedy classic. Read More
June 16, 2022
The Great Performances
Acting is an art form, and behind every iconic character is an artist expressing themselves. The Great Performances is a recurring column in which Jacob Trussell explores the art behind some of cinema’s best roles.
If you are new to reading this column, we suggest starting with these entries:
- 12 Monkeys was Brad Pitt’s Career-Defining Performance
- The Powerful Presence of Pam Grier in Jackie Brown
- The Self-Reflection of Jodie Foster in Silence of the Lambs
- Tony Todd Gave Candyman His Soul
- Willem Dafoe Skewers Method Acting in Shadow of the Vampire
Browse the archive for The Great Performances below
Sheryl Lee Always Knew Laura Palmer Was More Than a MacGuffin
At the center of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s timeless mystery Twin Peaks, Lee surfaced the nuances of a character… Read More
June 10, 2022
Green Goblin is Willem Dafoe’s Tragic Movie Monster
In the dual roles of Norman Osborn and his maniacal alter ego Green Goblin, Dafoe pulled from classic horror to… Read More
May 18, 2022
Anne Hathaway Nails the Nuances of Sobriety in ‘Colossal’
As a woman in recovery caught between inner demons and gigantic monsters, Hathaway captures the unique struggles of staying on… Read More
April 20, 2022
‘Frailty’ is Bill Paxton’s Most Underrated Performance
Part devoted dad, part contract killer for God, everyone’s favorite character actor found the perfect balance of heart and horror… Read More
April 12, 2022
Mahershala Ali Only Needed 20 Minutes to Win an Oscar for ‘Moonlight’
Some actors need a whole movie to prove themselves Oscar worthy, but Ali did it in a fraction of the… Read More
March 20, 2022
Toni Collette Deserved an Oscar Nomination for ‘Hereditary’
She may have been snubbed by the Academy, but Collette made a profound impact on audiences with her captivating performance… Read More
March 17, 2022
Why Daniel Kaluuya is So Effective in ‘Get Out’
Jordan Peele’s hit film was destined to become a new horror classic, but it's narrative backbone is carried by Kaluuya’s… Read More
February 22, 2022
The Impact Liza Minnelli and ‘Cabaret’ Had on Movie Musicals
As chanteuse Sally Bowles, Minnelli conveys the soul of her character through song, dance, and dramatic specificity. Read More
February 13, 2022