Robert Downey Jr.'s 10 greatest performances to whet your 'Iron Man 3' appetite

Posted by · 11:11 am · May 2nd, 2013

Tomorrow Robert Downey Jr. suits up once again as Marvel’s keystone in Shane Black’s “Iron Man 3.” It’s expected to be the end of a trilogy, though we’ll surely see Tony Stark again (as the film’s closing credits promise). It’s also a bit of a door closed on the actor’s rebirth which began, in no uncertain terms, with his return to insurability in the 2008 original. What better time, then, than to look back on his finest work over the last three decades?

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Jake Gyllenhaal recalls lessons learned from Ang Lee, Sam Mendes, David O. Russell and more

Posted by · 8:50 am · November 30th, 2012

One of the striking things you note immediately about Jake Gyllenhaal’s brief portfolio of work is the caliber of filmmakers he’s worked with. As a supplement to our feature interview with the star of the off-Broadway production “If There Is I Haven’t Found It Yet” and the screen’s “End of Watch,” we asked Gyllenhaal if he could recall what he’s taken from the experience of working with a handful of these esteemed craftsmen.

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Tech Support: 'American Gangster,' 'Milk' and 'Zodiac' lenser Harris Savides dies at 55

Posted by · 10:12 am · October 11th, 2012

Lenser collaborated frequently with Gus Van Sant, David Fincher and Noah Baumbach.

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