Forgotten Great Film Performances
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Tatsuya Nakadai - 📽️ The Sword of Doom (Kihachi Okamoto, 1966)
In one of his best performances, the Japanese legend plays a swordsman protagonist who is nastier and more bloodthirsty than you’ll ever see in classic Samurai films.
RIP to one of the most versatile, mesmerizing actors of the century.
In one of his best performances, the Japanese legend plays a swordsman protagonist who is nastier and more bloodthirsty than you’ll ever see in classic Samurai films.
RIP to one of the most versatile, mesmerizing actors of the century.
Kayvan Novak - 📽️ Four Lions (Chris Morris, 2010)
Novak is a relentless source of laughs in one of the best 21st Century comedies as Waj, clueless but conflicted cousin to Riz Ahmed’s Omar. They play attempted homegrown terrorist Jihadis, and Novak anchors the twisted emotional climax with Ahmed.
Novak is a relentless source of laughs in one of the best 21st Century comedies as Waj, clueless but conflicted cousin to Riz Ahmed’s Omar. They play attempted homegrown terrorist Jihadis, and Novak anchors the twisted emotional climax with Ahmed.
November 22, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Kayvan Novak - 📽️ Four Lions (Chris Morris, 2010)
Novak is a relentless source of laughs in one of the best 21st Century comedies as Waj, clueless but conflicted cousin to Riz Ahmed’s Omar. They play attempted homegrown terrorist Jihadis, and Novak anchors the twisted emotional climax with Ahmed.
Novak is a relentless source of laughs in one of the best 21st Century comedies as Waj, clueless but conflicted cousin to Riz Ahmed’s Omar. They play attempted homegrown terrorist Jihadis, and Novak anchors the twisted emotional climax with Ahmed.
Stephen McHattie- 📽️ A History of Violence (David Cronenberg, 2005)
“I said… COFFEE!”
The versatile Canadian actor relished a brief but vital tone-setting role as the diner robber in Cronenberg’s terrific thriller. His snarling showdown with Viggo Mortensen is a tense highlight, hooking you early.
“I said… COFFEE!”
The versatile Canadian actor relished a brief but vital tone-setting role as the diner robber in Cronenberg’s terrific thriller. His snarling showdown with Viggo Mortensen is a tense highlight, hooking you early.
November 21, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Stephen McHattie- 📽️ A History of Violence (David Cronenberg, 2005)
“I said… COFFEE!”
The versatile Canadian actor relished a brief but vital tone-setting role as the diner robber in Cronenberg’s terrific thriller. His snarling showdown with Viggo Mortensen is a tense highlight, hooking you early.
“I said… COFFEE!”
The versatile Canadian actor relished a brief but vital tone-setting role as the diner robber in Cronenberg’s terrific thriller. His snarling showdown with Viggo Mortensen is a tense highlight, hooking you early.
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Delphine Seyrig - 📽️ India Song (Marguerite Duras, 1975)
This is another film where breathtaking framing and blocking are the chief appeal, but its star makes it a winning character study too. Seyrig does a lot of quiet processing in the post-colonial tale of an ambassador’s bored wife in Calcutta.
This is another film where breathtaking framing and blocking are the chief appeal, but its star makes it a winning character study too. Seyrig does a lot of quiet processing in the post-colonial tale of an ambassador’s bored wife in Calcutta.
June 28, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Delphine Seyrig - 📽️ India Song (Marguerite Duras, 1975)
This is another film where breathtaking framing and blocking are the chief appeal, but its star makes it a winning character study too. Seyrig does a lot of quiet processing in the post-colonial tale of an ambassador’s bored wife in Calcutta.
This is another film where breathtaking framing and blocking are the chief appeal, but its star makes it a winning character study too. Seyrig does a lot of quiet processing in the post-colonial tale of an ambassador’s bored wife in Calcutta.
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Isla Fisher - 📽️ Definitely, Maybe (Adam Brooks, 2008)
Every studio romcom with a stacked ensemble is bound to have at least one knockout performance bringing their A-game. Armed with Hollywood’s best fake American accent, Fisher charms every second as the lovable and darkly funny April.
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Every studio romcom with a stacked ensemble is bound to have at least one knockout performance bringing their A-game. Armed with Hollywood’s best fake American accent, Fisher charms every second as the lovable and darkly funny April.
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October 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Isla Fisher - 📽️ Definitely, Maybe (Adam Brooks, 2008)
Every studio romcom with a stacked ensemble is bound to have at least one knockout performance bringing their A-game. Armed with Hollywood’s best fake American accent, Fisher charms every second as the lovable and darkly funny April.
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Every studio romcom with a stacked ensemble is bound to have at least one knockout performance bringing their A-game. Armed with Hollywood’s best fake American accent, Fisher charms every second as the lovable and darkly funny April.
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Mark Strong - 📽️ Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (Tomas Alfredson, 2011)
This movie is so damn good that it’s hard to pick standouts from the supporting cast, but my mind always drifts to Strong—who everyone rushes to cast after this. He opens the movie, haunts its margins, and serves as its conscience.
This movie is so damn good that it’s hard to pick standouts from the supporting cast, but my mind always drifts to Strong—who everyone rushes to cast after this. He opens the movie, haunts its margins, and serves as its conscience.
November 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Mark Strong - 📽️ Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (Tomas Alfredson, 2011)
This movie is so damn good that it’s hard to pick standouts from the supporting cast, but my mind always drifts to Strong—who everyone rushes to cast after this. He opens the movie, haunts its margins, and serves as its conscience.
This movie is so damn good that it’s hard to pick standouts from the supporting cast, but my mind always drifts to Strong—who everyone rushes to cast after this. He opens the movie, haunts its margins, and serves as its conscience.
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Lisa Bonet - 📽️ Angel Heart (Alan Parker, 1987)
This casting was the subject of much debate and controversy at the time. Revisited today, it’s clearly one of the great debuts in a major film. Bonet learned the voodoo and stood out in a film with Mickey Rourke, Charlotte Rampling, and Robert De Niro.
This casting was the subject of much debate and controversy at the time. Revisited today, it’s clearly one of the great debuts in a major film. Bonet learned the voodoo and stood out in a film with Mickey Rourke, Charlotte Rampling, and Robert De Niro.
October 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Lisa Bonet - 📽️ Angel Heart (Alan Parker, 1987)
This casting was the subject of much debate and controversy at the time. Revisited today, it’s clearly one of the great debuts in a major film. Bonet learned the voodoo and stood out in a film with Mickey Rourke, Charlotte Rampling, and Robert De Niro.
This casting was the subject of much debate and controversy at the time. Revisited today, it’s clearly one of the great debuts in a major film. Bonet learned the voodoo and stood out in a film with Mickey Rourke, Charlotte Rampling, and Robert De Niro.
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Ian McKellen - 📽️ The Keep (Michael Mann, 1983)
Mann’s gonzo horror-fantasy epic was a maligned failure that has since amassed a cult following. The early McKellen role is one of the highlights; he’s the historian entangled in doing the bidding of the demon Molasar. Nobody sells hot nonsense better.
Mann’s gonzo horror-fantasy epic was a maligned failure that has since amassed a cult following. The early McKellen role is one of the highlights; he’s the historian entangled in doing the bidding of the demon Molasar. Nobody sells hot nonsense better.
October 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Ian McKellen - 📽️ The Keep (Michael Mann, 1983)
Mann’s gonzo horror-fantasy epic was a maligned failure that has since amassed a cult following. The early McKellen role is one of the highlights; he’s the historian entangled in doing the bidding of the demon Molasar. Nobody sells hot nonsense better.
Mann’s gonzo horror-fantasy epic was a maligned failure that has since amassed a cult following. The early McKellen role is one of the highlights; he’s the historian entangled in doing the bidding of the demon Molasar. Nobody sells hot nonsense better.
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Angela Bettis - 📽️ May (Lucky McKee, 2003)
Another case of “the less I tell you about this movie’s plot, the better”, but a lot of cult movie fans already know. Bettis holds her own as the star opposite Anna Faris, Jeremy Sisto, and James Duval as our unforgettably unhinged (yet sweet) protagonist.
Another case of “the less I tell you about this movie’s plot, the better”, but a lot of cult movie fans already know. Bettis holds her own as the star opposite Anna Faris, Jeremy Sisto, and James Duval as our unforgettably unhinged (yet sweet) protagonist.
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Angela Bettis - 📽️ May (Lucky McKee, 2003)
Another case of “the less I tell you about this movie’s plot, the better”, but a lot of cult movie fans already know. Bettis holds her own as the star opposite Anna Faris, Jeremy Sisto, and James Duval as our unforgettably unhinged (yet sweet) protagonist.
Another case of “the less I tell you about this movie’s plot, the better”, but a lot of cult movie fans already know. Bettis holds her own as the star opposite Anna Faris, Jeremy Sisto, and James Duval as our unforgettably unhinged (yet sweet) protagonist.
Tom Hollander - 📽️ Pride & Prejudice (Joe Wright, 2005)
Equaling or eclipsing David Bamber (in the miniseries) as the definitive portrayal of the famously dull and status-obsessed Mr Collins, Hollander became booked forevermore. He finds a way to make him creepy and annoying, but still sympathetic.
Equaling or eclipsing David Bamber (in the miniseries) as the definitive portrayal of the famously dull and status-obsessed Mr Collins, Hollander became booked forevermore. He finds a way to make him creepy and annoying, but still sympathetic.
November 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Tom Hollander - 📽️ Pride & Prejudice (Joe Wright, 2005)
Equaling or eclipsing David Bamber (in the miniseries) as the definitive portrayal of the famously dull and status-obsessed Mr Collins, Hollander became booked forevermore. He finds a way to make him creepy and annoying, but still sympathetic.
Equaling or eclipsing David Bamber (in the miniseries) as the definitive portrayal of the famously dull and status-obsessed Mr Collins, Hollander became booked forevermore. He finds a way to make him creepy and annoying, but still sympathetic.
Colleen Camp - 📽️ They All Laughed (Peter Bogdanovich, 1981)
Camp is so charming in this stacked ensemble romantic comedy, Bogdanovich’s favourite of his own films. Her showcase parts are always spunky, sexy, funny, and more memorable than the written role. Her acting while singing here is divine.
Camp is so charming in this stacked ensemble romantic comedy, Bogdanovich’s favourite of his own films. Her showcase parts are always spunky, sexy, funny, and more memorable than the written role. Her acting while singing here is divine.
November 19, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Colleen Camp - 📽️ They All Laughed (Peter Bogdanovich, 1981)
Camp is so charming in this stacked ensemble romantic comedy, Bogdanovich’s favourite of his own films. Her showcase parts are always spunky, sexy, funny, and more memorable than the written role. Her acting while singing here is divine.
Camp is so charming in this stacked ensemble romantic comedy, Bogdanovich’s favourite of his own films. Her showcase parts are always spunky, sexy, funny, and more memorable than the written role. Her acting while singing here is divine.
Dianne Wiest - 📽️ Rabbit Hole (John Cameron Mitchell, 2010)
It’s hard to imagine a stronger ringer than Wiest, the only living person to win Best Supporting Actress twice. Mitchell deploys her as one of Nicole Kidman’s best-ever scene partners, with a monologue on grief that’s the film’s best scene.
It’s hard to imagine a stronger ringer than Wiest, the only living person to win Best Supporting Actress twice. Mitchell deploys her as one of Nicole Kidman’s best-ever scene partners, with a monologue on grief that’s the film’s best scene.
November 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Dianne Wiest - 📽️ Rabbit Hole (John Cameron Mitchell, 2010)
It’s hard to imagine a stronger ringer than Wiest, the only living person to win Best Supporting Actress twice. Mitchell deploys her as one of Nicole Kidman’s best-ever scene partners, with a monologue on grief that’s the film’s best scene.
It’s hard to imagine a stronger ringer than Wiest, the only living person to win Best Supporting Actress twice. Mitchell deploys her as one of Nicole Kidman’s best-ever scene partners, with a monologue on grief that’s the film’s best scene.
George Gaynes - 📽️ Police Academy (Hugh Wilson, 1984)
This movie is so stupid. A lot of the time, it barely even has real jokes. So it’s a lot more watchable than it should be with the help of cast standouts like G.W. Bailey, Bubba Smith, Michael Winslow, and Gaynes—who channels Leslie Nielsen.
This movie is so stupid. A lot of the time, it barely even has real jokes. So it’s a lot more watchable than it should be with the help of cast standouts like G.W. Bailey, Bubba Smith, Michael Winslow, and Gaynes—who channels Leslie Nielsen.
November 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
George Gaynes - 📽️ Police Academy (Hugh Wilson, 1984)
This movie is so stupid. A lot of the time, it barely even has real jokes. So it’s a lot more watchable than it should be with the help of cast standouts like G.W. Bailey, Bubba Smith, Michael Winslow, and Gaynes—who channels Leslie Nielsen.
This movie is so stupid. A lot of the time, it barely even has real jokes. So it’s a lot more watchable than it should be with the help of cast standouts like G.W. Bailey, Bubba Smith, Michael Winslow, and Gaynes—who channels Leslie Nielsen.
Tatsuya Nakadai - 📽️ The Sword of Doom (Kihachi Okamoto, 1966)
In one of his best performances, the Japanese legend plays a swordsman protagonist who is nastier and more bloodthirsty than you’ll ever see in classic Samurai films.
RIP to one of the most versatile, mesmerizing actors of the century.
In one of his best performances, the Japanese legend plays a swordsman protagonist who is nastier and more bloodthirsty than you’ll ever see in classic Samurai films.
RIP to one of the most versatile, mesmerizing actors of the century.
November 14, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Tatsuya Nakadai - 📽️ The Sword of Doom (Kihachi Okamoto, 1966)
In one of his best performances, the Japanese legend plays a swordsman protagonist who is nastier and more bloodthirsty than you’ll ever see in classic Samurai films.
RIP to one of the most versatile, mesmerizing actors of the century.
In one of his best performances, the Japanese legend plays a swordsman protagonist who is nastier and more bloodthirsty than you’ll ever see in classic Samurai films.
RIP to one of the most versatile, mesmerizing actors of the century.
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Farewell to one of brightest stars of the golden age of Japanese cinema: Nakadai Tatsuya, who starred in some of history's greatest films, has passed away at the age of 92. Major roles included those in Ran, Hara Kiri, Yojimbo, Sanjuro, Kagemusha, The Human Condition, and many more.
November 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Farewell to one of brightest stars of the golden age of Japanese cinema: Nakadai Tatsuya, who starred in some of history's greatest films, has passed away at the age of 92. Major roles included those in Ran, Hara Kiri, Yojimbo, Sanjuro, Kagemusha, The Human Condition, and many more.
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Oscar-nominated actor Sally Kirkland, known for "Anna" and "The Sting," has died at age 84.
Sally Kirkland, stage and screen star who earned an Oscar nomination in 'Anna,' dies at age 84
Sally Kirkland, a former model turned actress, has died at age 84. Known for her roles in "The Sting" and the Oscar-nominated "Anna," Kirkland passed away on Tuesday.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Oscar-nominated actor Sally Kirkland, known for "Anna" and "The Sting," has died at age 84.
Stephen Geoffreys - 📽️ Fright Night (Tom Holland, 1985)
If you know, you know. Chris Sarandon and Roddy McDowall get earned plaudits for this film, but don’t forget Geoffreys as the strangest and grossest of all, complete with an unforgettable ending. He grants the film energetic, funny personality.
If you know, you know. Chris Sarandon and Roddy McDowall get earned plaudits for this film, but don’t forget Geoffreys as the strangest and grossest of all, complete with an unforgettable ending. He grants the film energetic, funny personality.
November 9, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Stephen Geoffreys - 📽️ Fright Night (Tom Holland, 1985)
If you know, you know. Chris Sarandon and Roddy McDowall get earned plaudits for this film, but don’t forget Geoffreys as the strangest and grossest of all, complete with an unforgettable ending. He grants the film energetic, funny personality.
If you know, you know. Chris Sarandon and Roddy McDowall get earned plaudits for this film, but don’t forget Geoffreys as the strangest and grossest of all, complete with an unforgettable ending. He grants the film energetic, funny personality.
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Riley Keough - 📽️ It Comes at Night (Trey Edward Shults, 2017)
As a horror-mystery, Shults’ movie was wildly divisive. But most people would agree the cast is one of its top strengths. The always immersed Keough is best in show, and her tense talk with Kelvin Harrison Jr. is the film’s high point.
As a horror-mystery, Shults’ movie was wildly divisive. But most people would agree the cast is one of its top strengths. The always immersed Keough is best in show, and her tense talk with Kelvin Harrison Jr. is the film’s high point.
October 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Riley Keough - 📽️ It Comes at Night (Trey Edward Shults, 2017)
As a horror-mystery, Shults’ movie was wildly divisive. But most people would agree the cast is one of its top strengths. The always immersed Keough is best in show, and her tense talk with Kelvin Harrison Jr. is the film’s high point.
As a horror-mystery, Shults’ movie was wildly divisive. But most people would agree the cast is one of its top strengths. The always immersed Keough is best in show, and her tense talk with Kelvin Harrison Jr. is the film’s high point.
Andrea Riseborough - 📽️ Possessor (Brandon Cronenberg, 2020)
This is a gross and unique take on possession horror, and a lot of it rests on Riseborough’s blank, bizarre, detached character. It’s probably her best work, winning a film that has Christopher Abbott, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Sean Bean.
This is a gross and unique take on possession horror, and a lot of it rests on Riseborough’s blank, bizarre, detached character. It’s probably her best work, winning a film that has Christopher Abbott, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Sean Bean.
November 8, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Andrea Riseborough - 📽️ Possessor (Brandon Cronenberg, 2020)
This is a gross and unique take on possession horror, and a lot of it rests on Riseborough’s blank, bizarre, detached character. It’s probably her best work, winning a film that has Christopher Abbott, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Sean Bean.
This is a gross and unique take on possession horror, and a lot of it rests on Riseborough’s blank, bizarre, detached character. It’s probably her best work, winning a film that has Christopher Abbott, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Sean Bean.
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Adrian Grenier - 📽️ Trash Fire (Richard Bates Jr., 2016)
The less revealed about this haunting horror-dramedy, the better. But Grenier does the depressed, pained, best work of his career here sparring with greats like Sally Kirkland and Fionnula Flanagan. Buried family secrets ensue and explode.
The less revealed about this haunting horror-dramedy, the better. But Grenier does the depressed, pained, best work of his career here sparring with greats like Sally Kirkland and Fionnula Flanagan. Buried family secrets ensue and explode.
October 13, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Adrian Grenier - 📽️ Trash Fire (Richard Bates Jr., 2016)
The less revealed about this haunting horror-dramedy, the better. But Grenier does the depressed, pained, best work of his career here sparring with greats like Sally Kirkland and Fionnula Flanagan. Buried family secrets ensue and explode.
The less revealed about this haunting horror-dramedy, the better. But Grenier does the depressed, pained, best work of his career here sparring with greats like Sally Kirkland and Fionnula Flanagan. Buried family secrets ensue and explode.
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Chi McBride - 📽️ The Frighteners (Peter Jackson, 1996)
Everyone brings their A-game in Jackson’s horror-comedy, but McBride’s permanently ‘70s-styled, shouting ghost is a real treat. He exists for jokes but has an emotional arc too, and lovely banter throughout with Michael J. Fox and Jim Fyfe.
Everyone brings their A-game in Jackson’s horror-comedy, but McBride’s permanently ‘70s-styled, shouting ghost is a real treat. He exists for jokes but has an emotional arc too, and lovely banter throughout with Michael J. Fox and Jim Fyfe.
October 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Chi McBride - 📽️ The Frighteners (Peter Jackson, 1996)
Everyone brings their A-game in Jackson’s horror-comedy, but McBride’s permanently ‘70s-styled, shouting ghost is a real treat. He exists for jokes but has an emotional arc too, and lovely banter throughout with Michael J. Fox and Jim Fyfe.
Everyone brings their A-game in Jackson’s horror-comedy, but McBride’s permanently ‘70s-styled, shouting ghost is a real treat. He exists for jokes but has an emotional arc too, and lovely banter throughout with Michael J. Fox and Jim Fyfe.
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Rest in peace, Lee Tamahori.
Legendary Ngāti Porou filmmaker Lee Tamahori dies
Following the success of his directorial debut, Tamahori went on to direct Hollywood blockbusters and independent films.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Rest in peace, Lee Tamahori.
Mark Strong - 📽️ Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (Tomas Alfredson, 2011)
This movie is so damn good that it’s hard to pick standouts from the supporting cast, but my mind always drifts to Strong—who everyone rushes to cast after this. He opens the movie, haunts its margins, and serves as its conscience.
This movie is so damn good that it’s hard to pick standouts from the supporting cast, but my mind always drifts to Strong—who everyone rushes to cast after this. He opens the movie, haunts its margins, and serves as its conscience.
November 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Mark Strong - 📽️ Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (Tomas Alfredson, 2011)
This movie is so damn good that it’s hard to pick standouts from the supporting cast, but my mind always drifts to Strong—who everyone rushes to cast after this. He opens the movie, haunts its margins, and serves as its conscience.
This movie is so damn good that it’s hard to pick standouts from the supporting cast, but my mind always drifts to Strong—who everyone rushes to cast after this. He opens the movie, haunts its margins, and serves as its conscience.
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R.I.P. Pauline Collins, 1940-2025.
November 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
R.I.P. Pauline Collins, 1940-2025.
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Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actor of Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, dies aged 89
Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actor of Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, dies aged 89
The death of the three-time Oscar nominee, whose starred in films including Chinatown, was announced by her daughter Laura Dern
Oscar-nominated actor Diane Ladd has died at the age of 89.
The actor, whose credits included Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, Chinatown and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, died at her home in Ojai, California. The news was announced in a statement shared by her daughter, Oscar-winning actor Laura Dern. Continue reading...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actor of Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, dies aged 89