‘Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.’ Still Demands Our Attention, 30 Years Later
Leslie Harris’ debut film, featuring a knock-out performance by Ariyan A. Johnson, hasn't lost a hint of its revolutionary spirit… 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:
Leslie Harris’ debut film, featuring a knock-out performance by Ariyan A. Johnson, hasn't lost a hint of its revolutionary spirit… Read More
As Beverly Sutphin, Turner surfaces the seedier side of the picture-perfect suburban housewife in John Waters’ cult classic. Read More
The actors may have been a little inebriated while filming the most infamous disasterpiece of 1993, but their off-screen bonding… Read More
He was the floppy-haired heartthrob of the 90s, but by 2018, Grant found ways to poke fun at the very… Read More
Why can’t we tear our eyes away from the emotionally devastating interplay between Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell across Martin… Read More
The actor may hate Joe Goldberg, but we still can’t get enough of the psychosexy sociopath Badgley brings to life… Read More
We look back at one of Combs' most underrated performances bringing the master of the macabre to life. Read More
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