Random Thoughts: What happened to these directors’ (once-promising) career?

As a film director wannabe, I tend to follow the careers of professional filmmakers. To me,they're more interesting than movie stars. Yes, I'm one of the few people who doesn't really care about stars. Years ago, I met Tom Cruise in person and all I said to him was how much I enjoyed his films …

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Question of the Week: Who gave your favorite performance(s) of 2013 so far?

Hello everyone! Well, April has been quite an eclectic movie watching month for me, as you'll see in my monthly roundup is coming tomorrow. Since I've been working on a bunch of indie reviews lately, I feel like taking a bit of break today. Instead, I'd like to pick your brains a bit my fellow …

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Top 10 favorite Tom Cruise’s film/performance … and vote for your own top 3

When people ask me who's my favorite actor, I would always say without hesitation that Tom Cruise is my favorite. Then people would ask why or say that's gotta tough liking Cruise. I respond back and say, why is that? He's one of the most prolific leading men working in Hollywood today. But ever since …

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Classic Actor Spotlight: Walter Matthau – Finding What Works

Greeting once again! Given the positive response to the early works of one of great ensemble character and lead actors of the latter part of the 20th century. I've decided to expound a bit upon the arena and offerings in which he is so fondly recognized, empathized with and remembered. Putting those roles and films …

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Russell Crowe Birthday Tribute: Top 10 Favorite Roles of the Aussie Thespian

I almost missed Russell Crowe's birthday today. On April 7, the Aussie thespian turns 49. In case you didn't know, before Gerry Butler, I was quite obsessed with the New Zealand-born actor after seeing his performance in Gladiator back in 2000. The following year, I tried to watch as many of his older films as …

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Classic Actor Spotlight: Walter Matthau – Showing his Chops

Greetings and all sundry! Given the success of my earlier three article arc on the career of Jack Lemmon. And to steal a suggestion from Nostra. Allow me a few moments of your time to focus some attention and love towards a consummate character actor. Utilized and cozily comfortable as part of an ensemble or …

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Happy Birthday, Timothy Dalton & Gary Oldman—5 Fave Roles of two of my favorite British thespians

It's a double birthday special, folks! It's been ages since I've done a birthday post. The last one I did was nearly a year ago for Gabriel Byrne! Well, today happens to be the birthday of TWO of my favorite British thespians, Timothy Dalton and Gary Oldman! Born on March 21, fourteen years apart. Both …

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