The movie that inspired ‘The Color of Money’, Martin Scorsese’s only sports film
A worthy follow-up to a classic.
Author: Scott Campbell Archives: 04/2024
Why the last decade of Bruce Willis’ career demands to be recontextualised
There was a reason why he was so prolific.
How Jack Black gave Maya Rudolph the start of her career: “He’s just special”
Not a bad inspiration to have.
Why ‘Saturday Night Live’ was the defining role of Robert Downey Jr’s career
A major failure before major success.
‘The Searchers’: A perfect reflection of the moral enigma that is John Wayne
Life and art can often be intertwined.
Why Paul Rudd was cut from ‘Bridesmaids’: “That terrible moment when you have to kill your babies”
Not that it did any damage to his career.
Jake Gyllenhaal’s unexpected rebirth as a permanently shirtless action hero
A new era is upon cinema.
The objectifying movie Thandiwe Newton walked away from: “That just didn’t feel good”
She’s never been afraid to speak out.
The incredible lengths Heath Ledger went to in order to embody the Joker
The end result was a defining-genre performance.
Much more than looking the part: What makes a good biopic movie?
There’s a delicate balance that needs to be struck.