Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman had the ability to portray an array of characters, including an author, a former child actor and even a cult leader.Before his death Sunday, he played no two roles the same.Three films show how it was close to impossible for...

I’ve been watching quite a lot of movies lately. This really should come as no surprise--pop culture is sort of my “thing,” so movies, music and literature are all equal in my esteem. Due to this need to absorb all things entertainment, I guess...