The Others (Amenábar, 2001) Chris Forrester describes the magic of Nicole Kidman’s performances, particularly her star-defining string of films from 1995 to 2005. One of the more remarkable decades in any recent performer’s career is Nicole Kidman’s turn-of-the-millennium output, a thrillingly versatile stretch of outings that took her from newly minted breakout star on the… Read more »
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Survivalism as Tragic Spectacle in They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?
Guest post by Caleb Allison. The rules and regulations of the Depression-era dance marathon in They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? seem simple enough. Rocky (Gig Young), the film’s imperiously duplicitous emcee, runs through them with all the vigor and verve of a carnival barker to open the film. Contestants get a 10-minute break every… Read more »