One of the projects I was really excited to watch was this half an hour short film written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar based on a play of the same name by Jean Cocteau. Premiering at this year’s Venice Film Festival, I was so excited to see that it was included in the London Film… Read More London Film Festival 2020: The Human Voice
Jim Carrey is an actor who time and time again demonstrates the range that he has, despite his solidified reputation as a brilliant comedian. He has been playing leading roles since his meteoric rise to fame in the 90s that have become classics such as Ace Ventura and The Mask. There is a reason why… Read More Top 5 Jim Carrey Performances
Emma Stone is one of the most exciting young actresses working today. She worked her way up in the ranks of quirky teenage comedies proving her ability to perform in an array of roles in various genres along the way. In such a short career, we have seen her portray a young writer in a… Read More Top 5 Emma Stone Performances
Andrew Garfield is one of the most exciting millennial actors out there with a huge resume under his belt that boasts film, theatre and television. Since his breakout role in David Fincher’s The Social Network, Garfield’s talents have gone from strength to strength and his career has brought him an Academy Award nomination, two BAFTA nominations… Read More Top 5 Andrew Garfield Performances
A reigning Queen of the Silver Screen, Viola Davis is a titan of acting who shows us time and time again that she really is among the best of the best. She is also the first black actress to receive the Triple Crown of Acting. She is renowned for her grace and poise, she fights… Read More Top 5 Viola Davis Performances
When it comes to listing the greatest actors in history, it would be pretty arrogant to not throw Daniel Day-Lewis’ name into the mix. The man puts the method in method acting and is renowned for his ability to truly become his characters. His refusal to break character offscreen or follow the typical hollywood lifestyle… Read More Top 5 Daniel Day-Lewis Performances
Undoubtedly the man of the moment in the film that has the festival circuit buzzing, Joaquin Phoenix is the frontrunner for awards for his titular performance in Todd Phillips’ origin story Joker. During a film climate that seems dominated by superhero films, Joker seems like it is doing something entirely different by twisting the tone… Read More Top 5 Joaquin Phoenix Performances
Leonardo DiCaprio is a rare sort of actor nowadays. He is the most profitable outside of those who have worked in superhero franchises and manages to still pull in an audience of all kinds. Beloved since his career-making turn as an autistic teenager in 1993’s What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? DiCaprio has evolved from child star… Read More Top 5 Leonardo DiCaprio Performances
“He’s so bony… it’s like fucking a protractor” Over the past few years, live viewings of National Theatre productions have increased in popularity with sold out screens all over the globe. Admittedly, I have never attended (mainly due to the price) but when I saw that Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s brilliant one-woman show Fleabag was going to be… Read More Fleabag (Live Screening, 2019)
