GREATEST SCREEN PERFORMANCES

Whether you decide to watch this film silent or accompanied by Richard Einhorn's Voices of Light opera, Renée Falconetti's performance in this film is a lost wonder — painful, subtle, and heroic. Falconetti proves that the actors of the silent era were the curators of performance art in cinema. 

Be it Fargo (1996), Blood Simple (1984), Nomadland (2020), or even Almost Famous (2000) — Frances McDormand remains one of the most underrated actors in film. However, I would argue Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri is her best work.

Nothing cuts like a mother. 

Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, Christopher Walken, John Cazale — the list goes on. The care, trauma, and grief these characters endure is beyond just the average melodrama. A wonderfully tragic story of companionship that'll tear your heart apart. 

My favorite film of all time — perfection. The combined power of Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins simply elevates the already superb production design, score, and unique camera work. This is a 100% film for me, no notes.

This film is a literal definition of a 'screen-play.' Except as the audience, we are lucky enough to re-watch this story whenever we please. The somber radiance that is Vivien Leigh — paralleled with Marlon Brando and Kim Hunter. This is one of the most incredible ensemble performances recorded on film.

There's no doubt that Christian Bale is notorious for his flexibility and malleability as an actor. While this film may not be for those of a weak stomach, the lunacy yet attraction of Bale's performance as Patrick Bateman is nothing short of enchanting. Not to mention, it's also just a great movie.

My favorite Scorsese film, and one that I think is quite overlooked. Ellen Burstyn takes this film home, and earned herself an Academy Award for doing so. A performance of care, generosity, joy, and suffering. However, the supporting cast of Kris Kristofferson, Diane Ladd, Harvey Keitel, and even a young Jodie Foster are just as good.