All About Eve Essay

In the film All About Eve, released in 1950 and directed by Joseph Mankievicz, follows the story of Eve Harrington, a woman who journeys to New York City with the singular goal of becoming a famous actress and making herself “somebody.” In order to do this Eve comes up with an elaborate plan which is told from and omniscient view that focuses in on the perspectives of several individuals, including but not limited to Margo Channing, a strong willed, opinionated, and talented actress. Karen Richards, the longtime best friend of Margo and wife of playwright Lloyd Richards. Bill Simpson, the boyfriend of Margo Channing and well respected director. Lloyd Richards, a well-known and respected playwright, one of the close friends to Margi Channing, and husband of Karen Richards. And Addison Dewitt, a vicious and arrogant newspaper

Huma’s character appears in the 1999 film All about my Mother, directed by Pedro Almodovar. The film follows the life of Manuela, a single mother and nurse who abruptly loses her son, Esteban, on his 17th birthday while he is in the pursuit of an autograph from actress Huma Rojo after the performance of A Streetcar Named Desire. Manuela’s character, after quitting her job on a mission to locate the father of her son, now named Lola. While in pursuit of Lola, Manuela reunites with old friend Agrado, a transvestite prostitute who is very kind and quick witted. Agrado introduces Manuela to nun Nina in hopes of finding Lola, but is however side tracked as she takes on the role of caretaker to Nina who is revealed to be pregnant and HIVs positive. Soon, Manuela finds herself entangled in the lives of several individuals and building strong bonds and friendships that help her grow and find closure from the death of her