Tag: The Deer Hunter
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‘The Deer Hunter’ Is a War Movie That Gets War All Wrong
Forty-five years after its release, The Deer Hunter has stood as a modern American classic and an essential text in the canon of Vietnam War films. The film defined director Michael Cimino as a true auteur, it further cemented Robert De Niro’s legacy as the perennial actor of his generation, and it announced Meryl Streep…
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Meryl Streep Has Never Been More Diabolical Than in This Thriller Remake
We all love us some Meryl Streep, don’t we? Arguably the finest actress that ever lived, she has dazzled us in dozens of films with her versatility and uncanny believability in all manner of genres. She really got our attention in the late ’70s and ’80s playing the soft and demure leading lady in films…
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Streaming: Return to Seoul and the best films about homecoming
Davy Chou’s lovely drama about a young woman searching for her past follows in the footsteps of The Deer Hunter, Get Carter, Tiny Furniture and moreEarlier this year I visited my home city of Johannesburg after seven years away, to find – as I do every time I return – everything at once the same…
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Christopher Walken’s Funniest Role Isn’t Even in a Movie
Christopher Walken, is, you know, a Hollywood icon. Even if you have never seen anything he’s done (which is next to impossible), you are undoubtedly aware of his chill persona, fabulous forehead, and very particular way of speaking. He’s a rare combination of incredibly intimidating, yet surprisingly comforting. An Oscar winner for his performance in…
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Cis Corman, Barbra Streisand Collaborator and Veteran Casting Director, Dies at 93
Cis Corman, distinguished casting director and president of Barbra Streisand’s production companies, died in New York on Monday. She was 93.Born in Brookline, Mass., Corman began her career as a casting director in 1974, selecting roles for films such as Martin Scorsese’s “Raging Bull,” Sergio Leone’s “Once Upon a Time in America,” Michael Cimino’s “The…
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Meryl Streep Breaks Her Own Golden Globes Record With 34th Nomination
Meryl Streep has extended her already record-breaking Golden Globe nomination record, earning her 34th nod today for her portrayal of Mary Louise Wright in the second season of HBO’s Big Little Lies.Streep is nominated alongside Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown), Patricia Arquette (The Act), Emily Watson (Chernobyl) and Toni Collette (Unbelievable) for best actress in…
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‘Halloween’ Magic: How a Slasher Flick Redefined a Genre and Became One of the Decade’s Most Important Films
Exactly 40 years after John Carpenter’s “Halloween” was released in 1978, David Gordon Green released his modern-day sequel to an estimated $75 million opening weekend. It has the benefit of strong reviews, original star Jamie Lee Curtis’ return to the lead role, and its placement as this year’s holiday horror film release — but it…