Acting Up

What makes Bill Skarsgård so monstrous?

By Victoria Luxford

As he plays Count Orlok in Robert Eggers' Nosferatu, we examine the qualities that make Bill Skarsgård a compelling villain.

The chameleonic talents of Judi Dench

By Meaghan Steeves

With a screen career dating back to 1961, the groundwork for Dench's most famous roles was laid in some of her early appearances.

The engrossing ’90s nonsense of Denzel Washington

By Chloe Walker

One of the greatest actors of all time found a compelling niche starring in some of the decade's zaniest high-concept thrillers.

The gravitas of Ving Rhames

By Taylor Burns

As Pulp Fiction turns 30, we take a closer look at one of cinema's finest supporting players.

Saoirse Ronan’s constant coming of age

By Casey Langton

As Saoirse Ronan stars in The Outrun, we examine how her debut as a child star has landed her a continued presence in the coming-of-age genre.

The subversive talents of Dan Stevens

By Carly Mattox

From Downton Abbey to an Alpine horror via plenty of unnerving roles, Dan Stevens is forging his own fascinating path through filmmaking.

Cate Blanchett’s battle for the blockbuster

By Victoria Luxford

As Cate Blanchett stars in Borderlands, we survey her various forays into the world of high budget, high profile filmmaking.

Cruise Control: The Hollywood star in stasis

By Jadie Stillwell

As Risky Business enters the Criterion Collection, we plot the trajectory of a star seemingly incapable of burning out.

Everybody Wants Him: The persuasive star power of Glen Powell

By Gayle Sequeira

From an average anatomy baseball player to a sarcastic personal assistant, Hollywood's newly anointed man of the moment appears to have figured out the formula for success.

The irrepressible screen presence of Jason Statham

By Callie Petch

One of cinema's leading hard men, the former model and Commonwealth diver has carved out a dependable – and at times greatly entertaining – niche.

The powder keg performances of Cillian Murphy

By Sean Fennell

Throughout his career, the Irish accent has showcased a unique intensity combined with a pull towards characters with deep-set moral conflictions.

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