From ‘Cast Away’ to ‘Locke’: The Rise of the One-Man Movie
For every apparent innovation in the storytelling method, one-man movies from Cast Away to‘Locke are as conventional as they come.
Stars In Our Eyes
Tom Cruise: Hollywood’s Last Great Movie Star
Tom Cruise is the most consistent movie star Hollywood has, and when he stops making films, his absence will signify the end of an era.
The Politics of Performance: Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping
Like many avant-gardists before them, Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping view their performances not as an artistic practice or profession, but as an orientation toward life.
The Magical Presence of Anna Karina: More Than Godard’s Muse
It’s not that Anna Karina couldn’t act, but that she didn’t have to. Her physical presence was the art, and her beauty, in and of itself, was a significant contribution to the culture.
The Power of Body Language: Michelle Yeoh, Action Cinema’s First Lady
Watching Michelle Yeoh fight on screen is like watching Fred Astaire dance: simply beautiful.