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Body of Work: On Burt Lancaster’s Physicality in Film

Body of Work: On Burt Lancaster’s Physicality in Film

The key to understanding Burt Lancaster's contribution to film lies in the physicality of his portrayals. Film Forum, New York, showcases many of his films starting today.

What Makes Michel Piccoli’s Characters So Timelessly Compelling?

What Makes Michel Piccoli’s Characters So Timelessly Compelling?

In Piccoli's characters there are always at least two selves—an outer self that strikes out at the world with aplomb and confidence and an inner self that crouches diffidently behind the façade, hoping not to be found out, hoping to get away with the deception.