The multi-award winning film ‘The Truman Show” which earned numerous nominations from the 71st Academy Awards, 56th Golden Globe Awards, 52nd British Academy Film Awards and The Saturn Awards was a massive hit in 1998. The film was a huge success at the box office making an overall sum of over $200 million. The director of the film, Peter Weir was nominated for ‘Best Director” and the star of the film, Jim Carey won ‘Best actor in Drama’. Critically I think that the film was a very clever and individual
Roberto Benigni’s Life is Beautiful is an emotionally moving film that depicts the events many Jewish families had to go through during the Holocaust. Family is a key theme throughout Life is Beautiful and is depicted in almost every scene. The first half of the film revolves around the romantic love story of Guido and Dora. Guido manages to know exactly where to find Dora and does whatever he can to be around her. Guido makes himself stand out to her by appearing magical. He does this by conveniently
Roberto Benigni's moving film, Life is Beautiful, is a film that is set in a concentration camp and combines comedy with the seriousness of the extermination of the Jews in Nazi Germany during the Holocaust. In Life is Beautiful, the real purpose of the film, is a love story on many levels. It is a tale about a man and his “principessa”, a man and his son, a man and his life. It is a tale about choosing how to exist and choosing how to die. The movie was primarily made for entertainment, using the
The op-ed article argues that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences should merge the Academy Awards categories of best actor and best actress. Elsesser argues that the two categories need to become one category in order to eliminate gender segregation in Hollywood. For this article there are several different audiences Elsesser is addressing. The first most obvious audience she is addressing is the Hollywood film industry and more specifically the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The Academy Awards. I was ten years old when I first watched the ceremony and being so young at the time, all I knew was that a group of celebrities gathered to celebrate movies. Yet, as time went by and as I kept getting older and more knowledgeable about the awards, they became something more to me. The show not only changed my perspective about movies, but it also gave me a new insight into what I want to do with my life, and about the power of dreams and choices. Historically, the Academy Awards
Bob Hope was born May 29, 1903 in London England, UK. Hope left school when he was nine so he could start and make a living. He had six brothers, and was married to Grace Louis Troxell in 1933-1934. Then he married Dolores Hope in 1934-2003, until his death. Before Hope’s death, they adopted four children. He was an actor, comedian, author, and an athlete. His parents were William Henry Hope who was a Stone man, and his mother Avis Townes who was an opera singer then became a cleaning woman. When
And the Oscar goes to... The notebook movie review 2004 Director- Nick Cassavetes Star rating 5/5 I’ve heard people refer to the notebook as ‘cheesy’ and a ‘chick flick’ this is not at all true. No matter who you are the movie manages to squeeze out a few tears, because of the inspiration the movie puts across. If you love emotional, romantic movies then the notebook is perfect for you. The heart pounding movie, starring Allie (Rachel Adams) and Noah (Ryan Gosling) who are summer sweet hearts, until
Frank Capra, a leading figure in the film industry, had created many remarkable masterpieces from the era of the Great Depression all the way through the Second Great War. Not only did he face the innovating changes of movie life, such as the change from silent to sound film-making, he had has made a great impact on the lives of Americans. Frank Capra was born on May 18, 1897. Capra, was initially named Francesco Rosario Capra, changed it after he had immigrated to America with his family from Italy
The Emmy Award is a well respected representation of excellence that is rewarded to the year's most outstanding group of talent, in the form of an award show. This year, The Emmy's was host to one of the most talked about acceptances speeches from select acts. One of these inspirational speeches that has been receiving attention was from Viola Davis, an African American actress who stars in a hit TV drama , "How To Get Away With Murder." Out of a total of six nominees, Viola Davis won the Emmy for
mostly due to one film director, writer and producer, a 38 years-old woman from Lima: Claudia Llosa Bueno, whose main production has been “The Milk of Sorrow (La teta asustada)”, a 2009 film. This was her second film, which was nominated for the Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Film category. However, other of her productions include “Madeinusa” (2005), “El niño pepita” (2010), the short film “Loxoro” (2011), and her most recent film: 2014's “Aloft”, which starred great international actors, such
1)What was the name of the film? Who produced the film? Who starred in the leading roles? Did it win any awards? “Second Mother” is a Brazilian film and is spoken in Portuguese with english subtitles. Anna Muylaert wrote, directed, and helped to produce the film Second Mother. Anna Muylaert is quoted as saying that she wanted to
All the President’s Men (1976), based on Bernstein and Woodward’s examination of Richard Nixon’s White House, specifically the Watergate scandal, is the quintessential film about investigative journalism. In recent years, investigative journalism was reintroduced to the cinema by Spotlight (2015) and The Zodiac (2007). In comparison, Spotlight is a more comprehensive film about investigative journalism than The Zodiac. Spotlight’s storyline impacts the audience by demanding justice for the victims
in 1992. She has recorded four #1 hits; "The Power of Love," "Because You Loved Me," "My Heart Will Go On" and "I'm Your Angel.” Ever since then she has continued to claim 100 more rewards. One on many more rewards she has gained is a Golden Globe award from singing “My Heart Will Go On.” Dion has made very good choices with picking the crew that helps her to pursue her career. In an interview she announced “I did not make it this far myself.” She has performed at many different places. She came back
This animated adventure comedy was released in 2005 and was directed by Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldanha. This film has won 2 award, which include an ASCAP Award for Top Box office Films and the other which is an MTV Movie Award for Favorite Song for a movie (Mejor Rola Peliculera). This movie was filmed at Blue Sky Studios in White Plains, New York (IMDb, Robots). This film has a lot of big names in it, Ewan McGregor, Halle Berry, Mel Brooks, Amanda Bynes and my personal favorite, Robin Williams
David Yates is an English director. He was born on June 7th 1963, England, UK. He began his career with the 8mm camera gifted mother and described himself as general manager of the Harry Potter series and David Yates. He also received the honorary award for his contribution to British cinemas. Some of his notable works include "Harry Potter", "The Legend of Tarzan" and "Fantastic Beasts and where to find them." The entire collection of David's box office worldwide is 5,240 million and is in fifth
Silver Linings Playbook “Excelsior! I’m gonna take all this negativity and use it as fuel and I’m gonna find a silver lining. That’s what I’m gonna do” (Russell, 2013). A silver lining is defined as having optimism or a positive outlook on a situation that might seem gloomy on the outside. Silver Linings Playbook is centered around Pat Solitono Jr, a middle-aged man who just spent eight months in a psychiatric hospital for beating the man whom his wife had an affair with. Pat leaves the hospital
Simon Cowell is a big success in the music industry producing big hit television shows including American Idol and the X-Factor. Cowell has not always been very successful although; he has had an easy childhood but after leaving the house, he had many complications with setting out. Simon Cowell had a rough, harsh start on his life from the moment he started out, but with some help and advice of his father, he is now well known and a huge success. Cowell, through his whole life has always had a
In the year 2017, “La La Land” swept many categories at the Academy awards including best actress, best cinematography, and best director. In addition to its stunning scenery and top of the line acting, “La La Land” won the Academy Award for best original score. After watching the movie, this choice will be obvious due to the incredible melodies intertwined into the plot of this jazz-based movie. “La La Land” follows the lives of Sebastian and Mia, two star-crossed lovers trying to make it in
In Ghost, Sam Wheat, a murder victim, fights desperately to both avenge his murder and to prevent the killing of his love interest, Molly. Sam enlists the aid of Oda Mae Brown, a sassy Black clairvoyant. Oda Mae appears as a con-woman who uses her supposed inherited ability of foresight and spirit channeling as quick earning cash schemes. However, Oda Mae encounters Sam’s ghost who pleads for her assistance. For the duration of the film, Oda Mae serves as Sam’s physical embodiment on the earthly
Girdner English 11 Haddorff March 10 2014 The Academy Awards “An academy award nomination is stuff dreams are made of” -Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Academy award winner in 2012. Since 1927 the academy awards have been fulfilling the dreams of actors, producers, and directors everywhere (History). From when the academy awards were first created, through the milestones over the years, and the iconic oscar statute, the academy awards have become one of the biggest award shows of all time. In early January 1927