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Monkey soulmates and extraordinary talent: the man Charlie Chaplin called the greatest actor in the world'

Jean Vigo's L'Atalante, his poetic and surreal 1934 romance about a young couple living on a canal barge, is one of the most beautiful, sensual films of all time. Dita Parlo and Jean Daste play the newlyweds getting awkwardly accustomed to married life in close quarters, and their love story shapes the film. But it's their bargemate, the uncouth Pere Jules, played by Michel Simon, who steals the show:

Film

fromThe New Yorker

1 month ago

Tim Curry Does the Time Warp

Tim Curry achieved lasting fame through his iconic performance as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show, while maintaining a diverse acting career.

Film

fromVulture

2 months ago

Dean Winters Never Wanted to Be the Lead

Dean Winters prioritized outdoor space, a wood-burning fireplace, and an elevator that opens into his Tribeca penthouse after viewing 114 apartments.

Television

fromIrish Independent

3 months ago

Sopranos and Good Wife star Jerry Adler dies at 96

Adler died on Saturday; he transitioned from a 53-production Broadway behind-the-scenes career to a 30-year onscreen acting career, notably Hesh Rabkin on The Sopranos.

Arts

fromwww.npr.org

4 months ago

Richard Kind

Richard Kind embraces being a character actor over pursuing stardom.

Independent films

fromwww.theguardian.com

7 months ago

Nicky Katt, Dazed and Confused and School of Rock actor, dies aged 54

Nicky Katt, renowned for playing tough villains, has passed away at 54, leaving behind a legacy of memorable character roles.

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