Tag: John Malkovich
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This Is the Best Hercule Poirot, Period
Agatha Christie has been writing murder mysteries since it seems almost like the dawn of time. Her two most known characters include Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot. Hercule Poirot has been portrayed in numerous movies, TV shows, and plays. But who has the best portrayal? More recently, we’ve seen Kenneth Branagh play Detective Poirot in…
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‘Unforgiven’ Could Have Had John Malkovich in the Lead Role
When bringing up the topic of Clint Eastwood’s Western films, the majority of movie fans are going to point directly to The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly as the one he’ll always be remembered for. Of course, there are many others such as A Fistful of Dollars and Pale Rider, but there is one…
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How Tommy Lee Jones’ ‘Fugitive’ Performance Anchored One of the Best Oscar Races of All Time
In the vast tapestry of Oscar history, specific years define instants of talents converging to produce a constellation of extraordinary performances. 1993 was one such epoch when the best supporting actor lineup at the 66th Academy Awards ceremony showcased an assembly of unparalleled depth. The roster included Leonardo DiCaprio for “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” Ralph…
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Anne Hathaway and Matthew McConaughey Films Land SAG-AFTRA Waivers
SAG-AFTRA has released a list of an initial batch of independent film projects that have signed the guild’s interim agreement, which will allow those movies to continue filming or imminently start filming even as the actors strike against the studios carries on.Among the titles to obtain waivers is “Mother Mary,” which is an A24 and…
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‘Bird Box’ Would Be Nothing Without John Malkovich
As one of the most hyped films of 2018, Bird Box ultimately left a lot to be desired, despite having some pretty big names in Sandra Bullock and John Malkovich. While Bullock gave a quality performance, as expected, it wasn’t really enough to save the lackadaisical attempt at terrifying audiences. It wasn’t the worst horror…