Kevin Bacon Comes Out of the Woods by Brad Balfour It’s not an easy role for anyone play – a pedophile just released from prison who struggles against resuming his criminal behavior while trying to establish a normal life. But if anyone can handle playing this role, the ever-versatile Kevin Bacon can, for The Woodsman is both challenging for the subject matter and … Continue reading
JAY-Z OUT FRONT WITH JAY-Z by Brad Balfour Thanks to his current conflicts with fellow tour-ist R. Kelly, Brooklyn born hip-hop chart topper Jay-Z (aka Shawn Carter) doesn’t come down from the headlines. But there’s another reason — the release of his live concert/semi-autobiographical feature, Fade to Black (producer Rick Rubin). Chronicling his Madison Square Garden performance … Continue reading
AUDREY TAUTOU Survives War and Love and Becomes an International Star by Brad Balfour Once quirky French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet saw his offbeat romantic comedy, Amelie, become not just a hit in France but one throughout the world (it was even nominated for an Oscar), Audrey Tautou became a star. Now several years later, the two … Continue reading
Liam Neeson Investigates More Than His Soul in Kinsey by Brad Balfour Originally posted on November 17, 2004. Oscar-winning actor Liam Neeson doesn’t shy away from tough roles. When he took on Oskar Schindler for Steven Spielberg, he faced a challenge but now that he’s tackled Kinsey, he has handled some difficult tasks for award-winning … Continue reading
SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR GETS UNDER THE SKIN IN THE GRUDGE by Brad Balfour Ever since she was discovered by an agent at age four, New York born and bred Sarah Michelle Gellar has been in spotlight from doing commercials, as the groundbreaking star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and film star (Cruel Intentions/I Know What You Did Last Summer). … Continue reading
Chris Cooper – A Real Contender by Brad Balfour Originally posted on September 22, 2004. Actor Chris Cooper didn’t need a crystal ball to figure out how to make his character in Silver City — the bumbling local politician running for governor of Colorado — resonate in this hard-hitting reflection of our times. His campaign … Continue reading
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