Daniel Day-Lewis: The Hollywood Genius
Daniel Day-Lewis is a visceral and uncompromising actor. In just 20 films, he never stopped pushing the envelope in his performances. He had a sterling work ethic and poured his blood, sweat, and tears into his craft. It was a way for him to escape from a family legacy that had become too heavy to bear. This film harks back to the roots of a family mythology, in which the actor is the last hero.
Daniel Day-Lewis is a visceral and uncompromising actor. In just 20 films, he never stopped pushing the envelope in his performances. He had a sterling work ethic and poured his blood, sweat, and tears into his craft. It was a way for him to escape from a family legacy that had become too heavy to bear. This film harks back to the roots of a family mythology, in which the actor is the last hero.
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