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 ...

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Gena Rowlands, who died last Wednesday, at the age of ninety-four, is, of all the actresses I’ve ever seen onscreen, the greatest artist. She’s the one whose performances offer the most surprises, the ...

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 ...

September offers ample opportunities to discover the iconic actress' best work in both American Cinematheque screenings and on the Criterion Channel. The crown jewel in both series is Cassavetes’ 1974 ...

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 ...