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
The Great Performances
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
Terry O’Quinn is an All-American Psycho in ‘The Stepfather’
In this edition of The Great Performances, we celebrate the actor's work in his first lead role. Read More
January 23, 2022
Courteney Cox Gave Heart to the Heartless in ‘Scream’
Cox smartly resisted making her character, Gale Weathers, a stereotype of tabloid journalism by playing her with compassion in Wes… Read More
January 11, 2022
Brandon Maggart Delivers a Killer Santa Character Study in ‘Christmas Evil’
In the pantheon of Killer Santa movies, the conversation begins and ends with Maggart’s quietly tragic performance in Lewis Jackson’s… Read More
December 22, 2021
Jim Carrey’s Grinch is the Perfect Christmas Movie Monster
Despite feeling “buried alive” by his makeup, he plays Dr. Seuss’ classic Christmas curmudgeon with heartwarming emotion. Read More
December 14, 2021
The Method to Louise Lasser’s Madness in ‘Blood Rage’
As the forlorn mother of an evil twin, she delivers an acting masterclass in this Thanksgiving-themed slasher. Read More
November 24, 2021
Harold Perrineau Made Shakespeare Sound Natural in ‘Romeo + Juliet’
His modern approach to tackling the Bard's dense language helped make one of the world's most famous plays feel accessible… Read More
November 1, 2021