Gena Rowlands Refused to Play the Traditional Woman
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Wales rugby: School time is over says Will Rowlands
The Oxford University graduate was a relatively late arrival to Test rugby, in 2019 then aged 28, but swiftly became among the first names on Gatland’s team sheet and has….
NYFF Revivals, Lancelot du lac, Robert Beavers, Gena Rowlands & More
NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly round-up of repertory offerings. Film at Lincoln CenterNYFF Revivals begins with films by Robert Bresson, Marguerite Duras, Clive Barker, and more. Film ForumAs The….
Why Gena Rowlands’ ‘Woman Under the Influence’ Performance Is So Great
When Gena Rowlands passed away last month at the age of 94, New Yorker critic Richard Brody referred to her as the greatest artist of all the actresses he had….
The many sides of Gena Rowlands, plus the week’s best movies
Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies. The fall festival season began in earnest this week with….
Gena Rowlands’ 10 Best Movies, Ranked
Two-time Golden Globe winner Gena Rowlands had an illustrious and enduring Hollywood career that spanned decades, with the gifted actress becoming a staple on the silver screen with her brilliant….
The Most Vital Actress of Her Generation: A Goodbye to Gena Rowlands | Tributes
Note: I’m often asked my pick for the best acting performance of all time, and I’m certain that my most-given answer has been Gena Rowlands in “A Woman Under the….
Martin Scorsese Pays Tribute to ‘Extraordinary’ Gena Rowlands
In a tangential sense, no filmmaker working from 1960 onward would have gotten anywhere without the influence of John Cassavetes and Gena Rowlands. But in a very real sense, Martin….
Why Love Streams Is Gena Rowland’s Most Praised Film
Summary Love Streams is a profound character study showing Rowlands’ and Cassavetes’ brilliance. The film won prestigious awards and garnered critical acclaim for its emotional performances. Rowlands’ impressive legacy includes….
Gena Rowlands’ Performance in This Harrowing Movie is the Best of the 1970s
The entertainment industry lost a legendary Hollywood titan with the passing of Gena Rowlands on August 14, 2024. The 2-time Oscar nominee and 2016 Academy Award honoree was a pioneering….