#How Sigourney Weaver Subverts Stereotypes as Ellen Ripley in Aliens

#How Sigourney Weaver Subverts Stereotypes as Ellen Ripley in Aliens

“#How Sigourney Weaver Subverts Stereotypes as Ellen Ripley in Aliens” Acting is an art form, and behind every iconic character is an artist expressing themselves. Welcome to The Great Performances, a bi-weekly column exploring the art behind some of cinema’s best roles. In this entry, we examine Sigourney Weaver’s Academy Award-nominated performance as Ellen Ripley in…

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#The Secret Behind Gene Wilder’s Willy Wonka

#The Secret Behind Gene Wilder’s Willy Wonka

“#The Secret Behind Gene Wilder’s Willy Wonka” Acting is an art form, and behind every iconic character is an artist expressing themselves. Welcome to The Great Performances, a bi-weekly column exploring the art behind some of cinema’s best roles. In this entry, we examine Gene Wilder’s Golden Globe-nominated performance in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory….

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#How ‘Bridesmaids’ Unlocked The Fearless Comedy of Melissa McCarthy

#How ‘Bridesmaids’ Unlocked The Fearless Comedy of Melissa McCarthy

“#How ‘Bridesmaids’ Unlocked The Fearless Comedy of Melissa McCarthy” Acting is an art form, and behind every iconic character is an artist expressing themselves. Welcome to The Great Performances, a bi-weekly column exploring the art behind some of cinema’s best roles. In this entry, we examine Melissa McCarthy’s Oscar-nominated performance in Bridesmaids. Just like how the…

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#Awkwafina Defied Typecasting in The Farewell

#Awkwafina Defied Typecasting in The Farewell

“#Awkwafina Defied Typecasting in The Farewell” Acting is an art form, and behind every iconic character is an artist expressing themselves. Welcome to The Great Performances, a bi-weekly column exploring the art behind some of cinema’s best roles. In this entry, we examine Awkwafina’s Golden Globe-winning performance in The Farewell. The entertainment industry likes to place…

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#We Need to Talk About Lauren Ambrose in Servant

#We Need to Talk About Lauren Ambrose in Servant

“#We Need to Talk About Lauren Ambrose in Servant” Acting is an art form, and behind every iconic character is an artist expressing themselves. Welcome to The Great Performances, a bi-weekly column exploring the art behind some of cinema’s best roles. In this entry, we examine Lauren Ambrose’s performance as Dorothy Turner in the Apple TV+…

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