Movie Stars: Belmondo, Jean-Paul–Iconic French and International Movie Star Dies at 88

“I’ve had the luck to be among those actors who’ve delved into all sorts of genres, from brainy New Wave films to laugh-out-loud comedies. I really have no regrets.”

Oscar Actors: Walters, Julie–Background, Career, Awards (Cum Advantage)

Research in Progress: Sep 5, 2021 Julie Walters Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: Social Class: Family: Education: Training: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: Broadway Debut: Film Debut: Breakthrough Role: Educating Rita, 1983; aged 33 Oscar Role: Other Noms: Educating Rita, 1983; aged 33 Other Awards: Screen Image: lead, but mostly character actor Last Film: NA […]

Oscar Actors: Kalluya, Daniel–Background, Career, Awards

Updated August 30, 2021 Daniel Kaluuya Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: No Social Class: Race/Ethnicity/Religion: Nigerian-UK Family: Education: Training: child actor Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: 2008 (Royal Court Theater) Broadway Debut: Film Debut: 2006; aged 17 Breakthrough Role: Get Out Oscar Role: Judas and the Black Messiah, 2021; age 32 Other Noms: […]

Directors: Desplechin, Arnaud (French)–Career, Filmography

He filmed the family drama A Christmas Tale, starring Deneuve, Amalric, Devos, and Mastroianni, which was screened in competition at Cannes in 2008.

Directors to Watch: Nia DaCosta (Candyman, The Marvels)

DaCosta stated the importance of telling the stories of “women…who are active” rather than passive figures in movies led by men.