actors
In ‘The Gray Man,’ Ryan Gosling Tries to Be an Action Hero
The ‘La La Land’ actor has distinguished himself by resisting the role of muscle-bound, gun-toting movie star. His mediocre new Netflix thriller suggests there’s a reason why he’s better playing against type
James Caan Was a Much Funnier Actor Than He’s Given Credit For
In later films like ‘Misery,’ ‘Bottle Rocket’ and ‘Elf,’ the ‘Godfather’ star subverted his tough-guy persona to make himself the butt of the joke
The Sound and Fury of Russell Crowe
At the height of his fame, the Oscar-winner brought a ferocious masculinity to his best performances. But in recent years, he’s had to contend with a shifting culture that’s less in awe of ultra-intense actors
I Really Miss the Chris Pratt of ‘Moneyball’
Rather than watching his new series, ‘The Terminal List,’ revisit his small but meaningful role in the 2011 baseball drama, which came out long before the backlash against the ‘Jurassic World’ star was at fever pitch
