Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This month both the American Cinematheque and the Criterion Channel are paying tribute to Rowlands with series that provide ...

In “A Woman Under the Influence,” her gloriously, terrifyingly imperfect Mabel was emblematic of the actress’s work, especially with John Cassavetes. By Manohla Dargis Midway through “A Woman Under ...

Thomas Butt is a senior writer. An avid film connoisseur, Thomas actively logs his film consumption on Letterboxd and vows to connect with many more cinephiles through the platform. He is immensely ...

Gena Rowlandsbuilt her career on playing women who break the usual movie molds. She chose roles that demanded moral complexity rather than just easy sympathy. She did not rely on her looks at all, and ...

To younger viewers who might not know, Rowlands is a solid supporting actress who appears in romances and comedies to play compelling older characters. But to those who have seen Rowlands’ earlier ...

Image Credit: A still from 'A Woman Under the Influence' (Image credits: Faces International Films) When actress Gena Rowlands embarked on her acting career as an actress on the stage and TV, nobody ...

Every great screen performance expands the medium in its own way, giving audiences something to respond to, while offering fresh ideas to future actors. A select few can be said to have redefined the ...

Rowlands, who died Aug. 14, was known for the raw and improvised independent films she made in the 1970s and 1980s with her husband, John Cassavetes. Originally broadcast in 1996. This is FRESH AIR. I ...

Gena Rowlands, a celebrated actress with a career spanning over six decades, is best known for her compelling performances in a series of films that have left a mark on American cinema. As previously ...