From SNL to Big-Budget Movies, Ferrell Shines On

Will Ferrell is a shining example of talent overpowering the vague idea of “star power.” Looking at Ferrell, you could easily believe he’s just the aging frat guy from down the street. While it’s true that he honed his improvisational skills as a member of the Groundlings comedy troupe, Ferrell made his true breakthrough as [...]

Makin’ Whoopi Part of Your DVD Collection

Whoopi Goldberg has been such a mainstay in the American movie scene that it’s hard to believe she’s only been appearing on the big screen since the mid ’80s. She has since gone on to dabble in standup comedy, starring vehicles and even dramatic roles. In fact, her very first performance was a memorable and [...]

Tom Hanks Movies

Tom Hanks movie career spans across three decades and he worked in television before achieving success as a dramatic actor. Tom Hanks movies include the title role in Forrest Gump, Sheriff Woody in Pixar’s Toy Story, and Chuck Noland in Cast Away. He won back-to-back Best Actor Academy Awards, in 1993 for Philadelphia and in [...]