Sunday, May 22, 2016

In Character: Mark Ruffalo

No matter what role Mark Ruffalo is playing, he embodies his characters so specifically, that he immediately convinces us that they’re are real. What a joy it has been to watch Ruffalo’s career morph from obscure independent wasteland to wildly revered character actor. One of the things I respect most about Ruffalo is that he has the capacity to be one of the biggest actors in the world. He’s continually offered major roles in massive movies, but instead of solely taking those, he chooses his roles based on the strength and complexity of the character. Six such characters are listed below.

Monday, May 9, 2016

Top 66 Things I Love About The Exorcist (that no one talks about)

There’s never a bad time to watch William Friedkn’s The Exorcist. It’s as scary, smart, and engaging as it has ever been. The film is 43 years old and is in no danger of becoming any less timeless. The music, the acting, William Peter Blatty’s script, the cinematography, the make-up – it’s classic cinema personified. Here’s a look at a handful of things I love about the film (the director’s cut, to be clear) that are rarely discussed.