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
January 13, 2023
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
Who Gave the Best Ebenezer Scrooge Performance?
We sketch out what goes into an effective Scrooge performance and which actors best conveyed the spirit of Charles Dickens… Read More
December 21, 2022
3 Scenes Showcasing the Incredible Cast of ‘No Country for Old Men’
The film is filled with knockout performances from every member of its cast, but these three sequences specifically highlight the… Read More
December 4, 2022
How Does the Cast of ‘The Addams Family’ Compare to the Original New Yorker Cartoons?
Charles Addams’ famous family have been pop culture icons for over 80 years, but just how similar were his original… Read More
November 22, 2022
Brendan Fraser is So Much More Than An Indiana Jones Clone in ‘The Mummy’
His character may be cut from the same cloth as Harrison Ford's most celebrated role, but Fraser brings key elements… Read More
October 31, 2022
Jamie Lee Curtis and the Fractured Arc of Laurie Strode in ‘Halloween’
We’re diving into Curtis’ accomplished performances as one of the most famous final girls in horror film history across the… Read More
October 13, 2022
The Graceful Masculinity of Patrick Swayze in ‘Dirty Dancing’
As Johnny Castle, Swayze was able to demonstrate his natural strengths as a dancer and an actor interested in deconstructing… Read More
August 26, 2022
The Powerful Performance(s) of Lupita Nyong’o in ‘Us’
Marrying tenets of avant-garde theater and natural acting methods, Nyong’o delivered a masterclass in playing opposite sides of the same… Read More
August 2, 2022
James Caan’s Best Performance is the Most Compelling Scene in ‘Thief’
Michael Mann’s debut feature film contains arguably the ten best minutes late actor James Caan ever put to celluloid. Read More
July 19, 2022