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All posts by Max B. O'Connell
Striking Similarities: “Sully” and “Snowden” Share a Political Ethos
In their respective films, Oliver Stone and Clint Eastwood examine the concept of duty as going beyond title.
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Why Michelle Pfeiffer Deserves a Career Comeback
Nearly every year brings news of a comeback or return-to-form for a major film actor. Last year’s Birdman brought renewed appreciation and a long-overdue Oscar nomination to Michael Keaton. Bruce Dern got a late-career highlight the year before with Nebraska. ...
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Into the Wild Dual Career of Sean Penn
Actors inevitably change as they age, sometimes altering their screen personas dramatically in the process. After spending much of their early careers exuding restless energy, Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt became comfortable with stillness. Others, like Daniel Day-...
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