Willem Dafoe has been acting in movies since the early ‘80s. He earned Oscar nominations for “Platoon” (1986) and “Shadow of the Vampire” (2000). But I think we can all agree that his popularity is at an all-time high right now. I had heard him in 2003’s “Finding Nemo” and 2009’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox” and […]
If nautical nonsense be something you wish, then “The Lighthouse” is a must-sea. This latest dramatic thriller from co-writer/director Robert Eggers (“The Witch”) is one of the most bizarre movie experiences of 2019. Four-time Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe could very well walk the plank, er – red carpet, again for his performance as salty, old […]
“The Florida Project” earned rave reviews following its debut at the Cannes Film Festival in May. A24 quickly picked-up the film for distribution, with an eye on an awards season. Similar to last year’s “Moonlight”, which earned A24 its first Best Picture Oscar honor, “The Florida Project” is unique, experimental filmmaking. But while writer/director Sean Baker […]