How Mia Goth’s Pearl Stole the (Horror) Show in 2022
Between X and Pearl, Goth delivered some of the best performances we’ve ever seen in a single year of horror. Read More
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:
Between X and Pearl, Goth delivered some of the best performances we’ve ever seen in a single year of horror. Read More
We sketch out what goes into an effective Scrooge performance and which actors best conveyed the spirit of Charles Dickens… Read More
The film is filled with knockout performances from every member of its cast, but these three sequences specifically highlight the… Read More
Charles Addams’ famous family have been pop culture icons for over 80 years, but just how similar were his original… Read More
His character may be cut from the same cloth as Harrison Ford's most celebrated role, but Fraser brings key elements… Read More
We’re diving into Curtis’ accomplished performances as one of the most famous final girls in horror film history across the… Read More
As Johnny Castle, Swayze was able to demonstrate his natural strengths as a dancer and an actor interested in deconstructing… Read More
Marrying tenets of avant-garde theater and natural acting methods, Nyong’o delivered a masterclass in playing opposite sides of the same… Read More
Michael Mann’s debut feature film contains arguably the ten best minutes late actor James Caan ever put to celluloid. Read More