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Marky Mark Wahlberg

I just saw The Fighter and once again Mark Wahlberg gives a solid performance, enough to get a Golden Globe Nomination for Best Actor. But I keep asking myself the same question. Is Mark Wahlberg a good actor? For some … Continue reading

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Kidman or Nixon

Nicole Kidman bought the rights to Rabbit Hole while it was still playing on Broadway in 2006. She had the playwright, David Lindsay-Abaire, adapt his script into a screenplay and she hired John Cameron Mitchell as the director. She also … Continue reading

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Swan Method

Director Darren Aronofsky has done it again. The Wrestler was full of great acting, but Black Swan is full of great acting AND great directing. Furthermore, Natalie Portman gives the performance of her career. In a strange way, I think … Continue reading

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