‘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
May 20, 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
Kathleen Turner is Criminally Underrated in ‘Serial Mom’
As Beverly Sutphin, Turner surfaces the seedier side of the picture-perfect suburban housewife in John Waters’ cult classic. Read More
May 18, 2023
Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo Were Brothers in Bond on ‘Super Mario Bros.’
The actors may have been a little inebriated while filming the most infamous disasterpiece of 1993, but their off-screen bonding… Read More
April 6, 2023
What’s Not to Love About Hugh Grant in ‘Paddington 2’?
He was the floppy-haired heartthrob of the 90s, but by 2018, Grant found ways to poke fun at the very… Read More
March 11, 2023
Examining the Tragic Male Friendships in ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ and ‘In Bruges’
Why can’t we tear our eyes away from the emotionally devastating interplay between Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell across Martin… Read More
March 10, 2023
It’s Good Thing Penn Badgley Hates His Character in ‘You’
The actor may hate Joe Goldberg, but we still can’t get enough of the psychosexy sociopath Badgley brings to life… Read More
February 21, 2023
Remember When Jeffrey Combs Played Edgar Allan Poe?
We look back at one of Combs' most underrated performances bringing the master of the macabre to life. Read More
February 5, 2023
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
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