actors

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Protecting The Mental Health Of Actors: A Crucial Imperative

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

Exploring the deeper issues that arise in pursuing a career in drama…

August 15, 2023

A woman with wild blond hair, wearing a red halter dress, tilts her head with her eyes closed and a cigarette dangling from her lips. The words "Babylon" are displayed above her head in white text.

‘Babylon’: An Underappreciated Masterpiece

Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons

Academy Award winning director Damien Chazelle's love letter to film isn't getting the recognition it deserves.…

March 6, 2023

Nepotism Babies Continue To Spark Controversy

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The debate on talent vs fortune continues to dominate internet discourse.…

January 17, 2023

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‘True Story’ Takes Kevin Hart’s Career in a New Direction

Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

The new Netflix series has allowed the actor to enter a film genre outside of his typical comedic roles.…

December 23, 2021

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It’s a Miracle That ‘Miracle Workers’ Works as Well as It Does

L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College

After being the boy who lived, Daniel Radcliffe has had a bizarre acting career, to say the least, and his role in the American anthology series is no exception.…

August 30, 2021

‘Showbiz Kids’ Uncovers the Intricate and Risky World of Young Hollywood

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Former child actors step into an entirely new spotlight in the HBO documentary, in which the interview subjects take the lead in telling their own stories.…

September 2, 2020

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Which Timothee Chalamet Character Is Most Likely To Wash Their Hands?

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

In his relatively short career, the young actor has portrayed a range of roles. But one can't help but wonder how good their hygiene really is.…

July 24, 2020

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5 Celebrities Who Have Their Own Alcohol Brands

Bryan Lance, Liberty University

You know you’ve made it when your drink of choice is your own booze.…

February 14, 2020

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Oscar Nominations Are Here and I Have Thoughts

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

There are some critical absences this year. First off: Awkwafina.…

January 18, 2020

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A Few Years Beyond High School: The Implications of Adult Actors Playing Children

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Legal and logistical barriers make casting minors something of a burden. Has the trend of adult actors assuming the role of teens skewed public perception?…

January 16, 2020