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in Interviews, TV, TV InterviewsInterview: Troy Kotsur Layers Darkness and Humanity into His ‘Black Rabbit’ Character
Troy Kotsur made audiences (me) cry like a baby in CODA, capturing the essence of fatherhood as Frank Rossi in scenes that felt achingly real. Now, in Netflix’s crime thriller Black Rabbit he flips the script entirely. As Joe Mancuso, the ruthless New York loan shark and mobster entangled with brothers Jake and Vince Friedken […] More
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Film Review: ‘Fool’s Paradise’ is a Tour de Force Comedy Performance from Charlie Day
Hollywood satires used to be produced more than they are now. In part, that’s due to the disappearing of the mid-range movie, but another aspect of it is that so many tend to miss the mark. When one works, it can be a riot. However, when they don’t, it’s often a train-wreck of a film. […] More
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Film Review: ‘Air’ is a Modern Sports Movie Classic and A More Than Welcome Return to Directing for Ben Affleck
Sports movies can often center on athletes, sure, but some of the great ones (or sports-adjacent ones) never even focus on game being played. Just think of Jerry Maguire and Moneyball, for example. The characters and the drive to win a different kind of game fuel the narrative. Ben Affleck‘s return to directing, as well […] More
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Emmy Analysis: Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
The award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series has been one of the Emmys strongest in recent years. John Hamm finally got his due, Rami Malek burst onto the scene in a big way, Billy Porter wowed audiences, Sterling K. Brown broke hearts and Matthew Rhys got the recognition he and The Americans deserved […] More
