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.
Ismail Merchant’s directorial debut, “In Custody,” also called “Muhafiz,” marks a significant shift from his renowned producing career with Merchant Ivory Productions. Released in 1993 in Urdu with English subtitles, the film is an adaptation of Anita Desai’s novel of the same name. It explores the cultural and linguistic heritage along with decay in human
An actor par excellence, Humphrey Bogart was a cultural icon and one of the biggest stars of classic Hollywood cinema
Miriam Margolyes is an iconic actor of theatre, TV, and film, regarded as one of the funniest storytellers, and known for her roles in the TV series Vanity Fair (1998), films like A Nice Girl Like Me (1969), Little Dorrit (1988), Martin Scorsese’s The Age of Innocence (1993), and Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter
Italian-born American film director, producer, and screenwriter Frank Capra was one of the most influential filmmakers of the 1930s and 1940s, known for his films like It Happened One Night (1934), Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), You Can’t Take It with You (1938), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), and It’s a Wonderful Life
George Lucas is a cinematic visionary and one of the most influential and financially successful filmmakers of the 20th century. With his “Star Wars” trilogy, he almost single-handedly revived the whole “space opera sci-fi genre.” The story being told in ‘Star Wars’ is a classic one. Every few hundred years, the story is retold because
Cate Blanchett is inarguably one of the best actresses of her generation, with a screen and stage career spanning over three decades
Gary Cooper One of Hollywood’s most enduring leading men Gary Cooper, who, with his understated acting style and rugged charm, became a symbol of the American everyman. His versatile portfolio, which includes Westerns, dramas, and comedies, earned him immense critical acclaim and multiple accolades, including two Academy Awards for Best Actor. The only achievement I
Katharine Hepburn was a tour de force in the acting world, whose career spanned over six decades. Known for her fierce independence, spirited personality, and films like “Morning Glory,” “The Philadelphia Story,” “The African Queen,” “The Rainmaker,” “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” “The Lion in Winter,” “On Golden Pond,” and many. more, We are taught
Marlon Brando wasn’t just an actor; he was a seismic force, a performer who reshaped Hollywood with a raw, visceral style that still echoes through cinema today. Known for his brooding intensity and groundbreaking performances, he brought a new kind of authenticity to the screen, blending vulnerability with defiance. It’s fascinating to watch how he
Daniel Day-Lewis, a British-Irish actor renowned for his method acting, has delivered some of the most transformative performances in modern cinema. With a career spanning four decades and three Academy Awards for Best Actor—a record for a male performer.
