That Im Happy With: Nicolas Cage Reveals His Top Recommendation From His 100+ Movie Career

Nicolas Cage recommends the 2021 drama Pig as his top film throughout his career. Cage praises Pig for its quiet, gentle nature and emotional resonance. Pig serves as a perfect starting point for Cage's more serious roles, showcasing his recent career trajectory.
Nicolas Cage has revealed his top recommendation from his movie career, stating which of the over 100 movies he's starred in has been his favorite. Cage has had a versatile film career, starring in everything from comedies like Willy's Wonderland and Adaptation, to more serious films like Bringing Out the Dead and Mandy. His newest movie is the upcoming horror film Longlegs, which will see him portray a terrifying serial killer. However, he's starred in so many movies throughout his career that it can be difficult to decide where to start watching from.
Luckily, speaking with The New Yorker, Cage said his top recommendation from across his entire film career is the 2021 drama Pig.
Nicolas Cage has revealed his top recommendation from his movie career, stating which of the over 100 movies he's starred in has been his favorite. Cage has had a versatile film career, starring in everything from comedies like Willy's Wonderland and Adaptation, to more serious films like Bringing Out the Dead and Mandy. His newest movie is the upcoming horror film Longlegs, which will see him portray a terrifying serial killer. However, he's starred in so many movies throughout his career that it can be difficult to decide where to start watching from.
Luckily, speaking with The New Yorker, Cage said his top recommendation from across his entire film career is the 2021 drama Pig.
- 7/9/2024
- by Nick Bythrow
- ScreenRant
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