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In I'm Thinking of Ending Things, David Thewlis hilariously twists and contorts his body like rubber in a feat of physical comedy. Read our essay on David …
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Vincent Lacoste has built a career as a sort of lovable goof, but in Amanda, he gives the most restrained performance of his career. Read our interview with …
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In Sibyl, Virginie Efira pulls together a bizarre film and a hot mess of a character with her cohesive, hilarious performance. Listen to our podcast episode on …
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Seventh Row's editors pick the 20 best supporting performances of 2020, from Matthew Macfadyen to Naomi Ackie. This is part of our 2020 wrap up series. Over …
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In The Assistant, Matthew Macfadyen is the key ingredient that makes the film's best scene so chilling. This is the first in a series of For Your Consideration …
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Seventh Row's editors pick the 20 leading performances they loved most from the films of 2020. This is the first piece in our 2020 wrap up series. Over the …
