He could be both paternal and terrifying, and had the ability to almost goad you into liking men who would otherwise be despicable.
Category: Actors and Actresses
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Gene Hackman, Hollywood’s Consummate Everyman, Dies at 95
The winner of two Oscars, he was hailed for his nuanced performances in films like “The French Connection,” “Unforgiven” and “The Royal Tenenbaums.”
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Gene Hackman: 5 Memorable Performances to Stream
He played a complicated hero in “The French Connection” and an arch-villain in “Superman.” Here are some of Hackman’s career highlights.
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Oscars 2025 Predictions: Who Will Win Best Picture, Actor and Actress?
The best picture race has been full of twists and turns. The best actress race is closely contested. Our expert predicts which films and artists will get trophies on Sunday.
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How ‘The Substance’ Helped Mubi Become a Streaming Success Story
The niche movie streaming service has become a real Hollywood player thanks to the success of the body horror film.
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Ione Skye Was an Enigma in Her 1990s Heyday. Now She’d Like a Word.
In her new memoir, the actress known for movies like “Say Anything” and “Gas Food Lodging” talks about Hollywood, bisexuality and the trappings of Gen X fame.
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‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Carrie Coon on What Being Worthy of Love Really Means
An actor discusses how family roles can limit our ability to love fully.
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There’s a New Kind of Woman Onscreen, Thanks to Women Behind the Camera
In movies like “The Last Showgirl,” a new kind of woman has emerged onscreen, our critic writes. That’s thanks to more of them being behind the camera, finally.
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Timothée Chalamet Should Win an Oscar for His Oscar Campaign
Lobbying the public to attract the votes of the academy is an odd practice — but you can’t say Chalamet hasn’t excelled at it.
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What Makes a Good Red-Carpet Host?
Lilly Singh caught some flak for what online critics called cringey interviews before the Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony. The job may be tougher than it looks.
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Jane Fonda’s SAG Awards Speech: ‘Empathy Is Not Weak or Woke’
While some stars have been less politically outspoken this awards season, she issued a call to action as she accepted a lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild.