Although Belafonte may have been known as the King of Calypso in the United States (a claim to fame never made for Mitchum), Trinidadians revered serious performers like Lord Kitchener, Sir Lancelot, and the Mighty Sparrow, and for them, calypso symbolized much more than barbecue background music. (bookbrowse.com)
Ten years ago, Miramax's Good Will Hunting gave him an Oscar, validating his prowess as a serious performer. (dvdizzy.com)
Already one to watch, «Ginger & Rosa» seals the deal for Fanning as a serious performer who is going to have a long and valued career in cinema. (indiewire.com)