Gena Rowlands
In July of 2023, I interviewed Aubrey Plaza for Emily the Criminal. What does this have to do with Gena … Continue reading Gena Rowlands
The Instigators
Co-written by Casey Affleck and starring Matt Damon (along with Casey) and produced by Damon and Ben Affleck, and set … Continue reading The Instigators
Bob Newhart
The most typical description of the humor of Bob Newhart is likely to center around the word “deadpan,” which is … Continue reading Bob Newhart
Faye
The first indication of potential trouble regarding HBO’s documentary on the legendary actress Faye Dunaway (simply titled Faye) was something … Continue reading Faye
Shannen Doherty
The life and career of Shannen Doherty was made up of staggering highs and shattering lows. I’m sure there was … Continue reading Shannen Doherty
Shelley Duvall
Some actors are singular. Not just in talent or appearance, but there’s this something other that leaves you with not … Continue reading Shelley Duvall
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
When Eddie Murphy bounced back after a long dry season of nothing memorable with Dolemite is My Name, my hopes … Continue reading Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Robert Towne
It is not even a slight overstatement to say that Robert Towne is one of the handful or greatest screenwriters … Continue reading Robert Towne
The Harder They Fall (1956)
It had been many, many years since I had first seen Humphrey Bogart’s cinematic swan song, The Harder They Fall; just … Continue reading The Harder They Fall (1956)
The Bikeriders
Leave it to Director Jeff Nichols (the man behind Take Shelter, Mud, Loving, and Midnight Special) to upset your expectations … Continue reading The Bikeriders
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