R.I.P. Peter Fonda (1940-2019)

Peter Fonda in Easy Rider

On August 16, 2019, actor and director Peter Fonda passed away at the age of 79 in Los Angeles, California. Over a career spanning 57 years, he became known for his work in the late-60s counterculture movement, specifically with the monumental film Easy Rider. His career is full of moments where he not only created provocative films but also managed to be outgoing and forward-thinking at every turn. He was an integral figure in helping to popularize the New Hollywood movement and has remained active in roles both traditional and experimental ever since. No matter what he's playing, he was a true original who carved out his own path and left behind some of the most unique and heartfelt work of his generation. 

Super Delegates: Abraham Lincoln in "Young Mr. Lincoln" (1939)

Henry Fonda in Young Mr. Lincoln

Welcome to Super Delegates, a bi-monthly column released on Tuesdays and are done in part to recognize politics on film, specifically in regards to Oscar-nominated works. With this being an election year in the United States, it feels like a good time to revisit film history's vast relationship with politicians of any era and determine what makes them interesting while potentially connecting them to the modern era. The series plans to run until the end of this 2016 election cycle, so stay tuned for every installment and feel free to share your thoughts on films worthy of discussion in the comments section.

Super Delegates: William Russell and Joe Cantwell in "The Best Man" (1964)

Scene from The Best Man

Welcome to Super Delegates, a bi-monthly column released on Tuesdays and are done in part to recognize politics on film, specifically in regards to Oscar-nominated works. With this being an election year in the United States, it feels like a good time to revisit film history's vast relationship with politicians of any era and determine what makes them interesting while potentially connecting them to the modern era. The series plans to run until the end of this 2016 election cycle, so stay tuned for every installment and feel free to share your thoughts on films worthy of discussion in the comments section.

Birthday Take: Henry Fonda in "12 Angry Men" (1957)

Henry Fonda in 12 Angry Men

Welcome to The Birthday Take, a column dedicated to celebrating Oscar nominees and winners' birthdays by paying tribute to the work that got them noticed. This isn't meant to be an exhaustive retrospective, but more of a highlight of one nominated work that makes them noteworthy. The column will run whenever there is a birthday and will hopefully give a dense exploration of the finest performances and techniques applied to film. So please join me as we blow out the candles and dig into the delicious substance.

A Look at Lincoln at the Academy Awards

Daniel Day Lewis in Lincoln

On this day in history, the 16th President of the United States Abraham Lincoln was born. While most presidents come and go without much fanfare, Lincoln continues to remain an iconic and inspiring figure not only in politics, but in pop culture. On what would have been his 206th birthday, it is important to account for his influence to the United States and its growing tolerance. He was even depicted in cinema's first blockbuster The Birth of a Nation a century ago and has only become more prevalent as the Oscars have become the standard for cinema. The following is a list of Oscar nominated, and some winning, films that have depicted the man in some capacity.