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Ranking the Films of Alejandro G. Iñárritu So Far
Alejandro G. Iñárritu is a filmmaker who generates strong opinions, both positive and negative. Ever since winning back to back Best Director Oscars for Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) and The Revenant (taking Best Picture for the former as well), there seems to be a dividing line of opinions. Is he the auteur […] More
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Robert Pattinson Gets an Updated Performance Ranking to Account for ‘Primetime’ Releasing
As I’ve now said on more than a few occasions, Robert Pattinson is a perfect case study in what a young actor should do after making it big in a franchise. Sure, he came to fame in the Twilight series, which admittedly wasn’t much of a strain on his talents, but once that ended, he […] More
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An Updated Ranking of the Best Brad Pitt Performances So Far
As I’ve previously said, Brad Pitt is an old fashioned movie star. That goes without saying, considering his fame, but it also explains why he’s such an A-lister. He just has “IT” and when that’s the case, you become a movie star. It doesn’t hurt that he’s also grown into a very talented actor, but […] More
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Ta Ta to TIFF: The Best Movies and Performances at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival
I’ve come to accept something. The Toronto International Film Festival changes for me each year. Some years, I attend with a significant other. Other years, I go alone. There are TIFF years where I just try and see as many movies as possible. There are years where I want to mingle and socialize, promoting the […] More
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Ranking the 21st Century Winners of the Golden Lion
Buongiorno, lettori! Today is the first day of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, and what fortuitous luck that I am, in fact, residing in Italy right now! Sadly, I am unable to attend the festival itself due to work obligations, but that doesn’t mean I won’t be paying close attention to one of the […] More
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Ranking the Best Performances So Far From Margaret Qualley
Margaret Qualley, ever since I first saw her on the screen in The Nice Guys (and Palo Alto), has struck me as an actress worth keeping an eye on. Early in her career, she just had a screen presence and a vibe that suggested stardom. Now, having seen over a decade of strong work from […] More
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An Updated Ranking of the Films of Ridley Scott
It goes without saying, but Ridley Scott is a fascinating director. At his best, few are better. On the flip-side, however, there aren’t many A-listers more capable of a boondoggle than Scott. So, we have a superstar filmmaker who is equally able to make a masterpiece or a disaster. Recently, he’s been on mostly a winning […] More
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An Updated Ranking of the Best Performances to Date from Josh Brolin
As I’ve said previously, when Josh Brolin is cast properly, he can be among the most compelling actors in the business. His charm and intensity mix together to form someone you can equally see as an action hero or a neighbor. That was put to great use last year in Weapons, as filmmaker Zach Cregger saw the potential in Brolin […] More
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An Updated Ranking of the Best Performances From Kristen Stewart
As I’ve said previously, Kristen Stewart is an actress who only in the last few years has begun to properly get her flowers. A performer who once was just seen as the star of the Twilight franchise has, much like Robert Pattinson, consistently sought out daring filmmakers, edgy material, and made it her business to be challenged. […] More
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Ranking the Best Performances So Far from Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey took a bit to really establish himself as a respected actor, to be fair, but he’s been a movie star since almost his debut. You truly can watch him in Dazed and Confused and see that he’s going to be a leading man in Hollywood. So, to eventually be an Academy Award winner […] More
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An Updated Ranking of the Best Performances to Date from Anne Hathaway
Like I said last time around, Anne Hathaway doesn’t quite get the credit she deserves for being an Academy Award winning actress. Her Best Supporting Actress win for Les Misérables was such a foregone conclusion, the effectiveness of her work has been lost to time a bit. Yet, she’s always an interesting actress to watch (or speak with, […] More
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Ranking the Best Performances So Far From Tom Holland
Tom Holland has had a hell of a last few weeks. Between The Odyssey becoming an absolute sensation and now Spider-Man: Brand New Day getting some of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s best notices in years, Holland is front and center for two massive success stories. So, it felt like a perfect time to look at […] More
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