Dianne WiestThe best roles in movies and TV shows highlight the career of a famous and legendary actor who isn't exactly a household name. Wiest started out as a theater actress in the 1970s before moving into film and television, quickly finding success and establishing herself as a true talent. Over the course of his career, Wiest has won two Oscars and two Emmy Awards and received numerous other nominations for his wide range of performances on the big and small screen. Wiest is known for playing kind, soft-spoken characters, but she is also known as a comedic talent, appearing…
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Dianne WiestThe best roles in movies and TV shows highlight the career of a famous and legendary actor who isn't exactly a household name. Wiest started out as a theater actress in the 1970s before moving into film and television, quickly finding success and establishing herself as a true talent. Over the course of his career, Wiest has won two Oscars and two Emmy Awards and received numerous other nominations for his wide range of performances on the big and small screen. Wiest is known for playing kind, soft-spoken characters, but she is also known as a comedic talent, appearing…
In the streaming era, there are always new series to check out for viewers of all tastes, and the best TV shows to stream this week highlight this fact. With Netflix, Hulu, Max, and other big-name streamers constantly releasing content, there are new shows and new episodes of hit series available every week. With so much available, it can be difficult to keep track of everything that should be on the watch list, but there are some notable titles worth highlighting. In the last full week of the year and the week many will be celebrating the holidays, the newest…
In the streaming era, there are always new series to check out for viewers of all tastes, and the best TV shows to stream this week highlight this fact. With Netflix, Hulu, Max, and other big-name streamers constantly releasing content, there are new shows and new episodes of hit series available every week. With so much available, it can be difficult to keep track of everything that should be on the watch list, but there are some notable titles worth highlighting. In the last full week of the year and the week many will be celebrating the holidays, the newest…
Nicholas Hoult continues to rise as one of Hollywood's most exciting young actors, and while he has some exciting projects on the horizon, he's already built a strong career for himself. Hoult has been around for a while, considering his recognition came quite early with Hugh Grant's 2002 comedy-drama, About a boy. Since then, Hoult has starred in independent films and big-budget blockbusters, achieving success in most of them. At just 32 years old, his filmography is already full of some of the best films of the last 20 years. He has appeared in smaller independent films and has also…
Nicholas Hoult continues to rise as one of Hollywood's most exciting young actors, and while he has some exciting projects on the horizon, he's already built a strong career for himself. Hoult has been around for a while, considering his recognition came quite early with Hugh Grant's 2002 comedy-drama, About a boy. Since then, Hoult has starred in independent films and big-budget blockbusters, achieving success in most of them. At just 32 years old, his filmography is already full of some of the best films of the last 20 years. He has appeared in smaller independent films and has also…
Virgin River offers the high drama and intense romance stories that made it one of Netflix's biggest original shows, but the best episodes of Virgin River highlight how great the series can be. The show follows Melinda "Mel" Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge), a nurse who seeks a fresh start after a personal tragedy, moving to a remote California town and joining the small doctor's office there. Along with searching for purpose, she unexpectedly finds a new romance in the form of local bartender Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson). Debuting in 2019, Virgin River gradually gained popularity among fans who were drawn to…
Love stories have been part of cinema history since the first films, and although it's always nice to see a couple in love live happily ever after, sometimes romance movies with sad endings can be even more effective. Films in which romance still ends in tragedy provide emotional catharsis for audiences and help remind them of the love that exists. The film is about the journey, not necessarily the end point. Since Cheese and guava and all its adaptations, this has been a common device for storytelling and there are several films that use it brilliantly. In some cases, both…
Love stories have been part of cinema history since the first films, and although it's always nice to see a couple in love live happily ever after, sometimes romance movies with sad endings can be even more effective. Films in which romance still ends in tragedy provide emotional catharsis for audiences and help remind them of the love that exists. The film is about the journey, not necessarily the end point. Since Cheese and guava and all its adaptations, this has been a common device for storytelling and there are several films that use it brilliantly. In some cases, both…
Spanish director Jaume Collet Serra has become a major power player in Hollywood over the past decade and a half, making a name for himself in thrillers and big-budget action films. After making his directorial debut in the 2005 horror film House of Waxthe skilled filmmaker continued to increase the size, scale and scope of his productions. He further solidified his place as a Hollywood director with his continued working relationships with major stars like Dwayne Johnson and Liam Neeson. Although Collet-Serra's films may not seem like ambitious productions, he has had a lot of success opting for a specific…