Cinema is one of the most powerful mediums of expression. Positive or negative, the influence is breathtakingly enormous. We will surely discuss these two faces of cinema in detail but first of all, we will talk about the sheer magic of the art.
Remembering the tragic tale of Vimi, the heroine of BR Chopra’s blockbuster ‘Humraaz’. Vimi was the most unconventional Bollywood heroine of her time. She was married, a mother of two and made her debut under the Chopra banner opposite two of the top stars, Raaj Kumar and Sunil Dutt. Born in 1943, Vimi had trained
David Lynch, born on January 20, 1946, in Missoula, Montana, is a visionary American filmmaker, artist, and musician known for his enigmatic and surreal approach to storytelling. Lynch’s unique cinematic style has left an indelible mark on the world of film, earning him a reputation as a master of the avant-garde. David Lynch’s films are
Federico Fellini, born on January 20, 1920, in Rimini, Italy, was an iconic Italian filmmaker and screenwriter, celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to world cinema. With a career spanning over five decades, Fellini crafted films that blurred the lines between reality and fantasy, he is recognized as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers
Paul Scofield, born on January 21, 1922, was an English actor of stage and screen. Renowned for his powerful and nuanced performances, commanding stage presence and profound understanding of character, he earned the Triple Crown of Acting, winning an Academy Award, Emmy, and Tony for his work I have found that an actor’s work has
Heath Ledger, born on April 4, 1979, was an Australian actor who mesmerized audiences with roles ranging from the brooding Ennis Del Mar in Ang Lee’s Brokeback Mountain to the iconic portrayal of the Joker in “The Dark Knight” (2008) for which he posthumously received an Academy Award. He received nominations for the BAFTA Award,
Linda Blair, born on January 22, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri, gained international fame for her iconic role as Regan MacNeil in “The Exorcist” (1973). Her compelling performance in the horror classic earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination. Blair began her acting career on TV with Hidden Faces (1968–69), a
Piper Laurie, born Rosetta Jacobs, on January 22, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, is a seasoned actress whose career spans over six decades. She achieved great critical acclaim and received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award. Nobody thought
D. W. Griffith, born David Wark Griffith in 1875, stands as a pioneering figure in the early days of American cinema. His innovative contributions to filmmaking laid the groundwork for modern storytelling on the silver screen. Griffith, often hailed as the “Father of Film Technique,” played a pivotal role in shaping cinematic language during the
Anthony Franciosa, born Anthony Papaleo on October 25, 1928, in New York City, was a versatile American actor known for his captivating performances on both stage and screen. wI went to Hollywood in the mid-’50s, and I would say I went out there a little too early. It was an incredible amount of attention, and
Dulari worked as a character actor in around 135 movies in a career spanning six decades, most notably known for movies such as “Shehnai,” “Devdas,” “Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai,” “Mujhe Jeene Do,” “Teesri Kasam,” “Deewar,” and many more In her later years, Dulari diagnosed for Alzheimer’s disease, and was living in an old
