acting
Oscar Isaac’s Masterclass in Playing the Stoic Man with a Dark Past
‘The Card Counter,’ Paul Schrader’s riveting poker thriller, is spiritually similar to his earlier classics. But the acclaimed actor makes its themes of guilt and revenge feel seductively new.
We All Simp for Alfred Molina
A self-described ‘slut’ who refuses to lose weight for roles — including his latest in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ — he’s the most refreshing part of an increasingly stale MCU
‘Annette’ Expertly Unravels the Caustic Fragility of the Male Artist
Leos Carax’s new film explores what happens when traditionally masculine men don’t get their way
The Last Great Sean Penn Movie
The Oscar-winner’s latest directorial effort, ‘Flag Day,’ is a dud. Better to revisit ‘The Pledge,’ which was released 20 years ago and deserves a second look — both as a subversion of the whodunit and an example of Jack Nicholson at his very best.
