TV 2020: Shira Haas, Unorthodox (Netflix)
It’s a role that lets Haas play her rich character as two different women, one a source of sympathy and concern, the other a beacon of hope and inspiration.
Nadav Lapid: New Voices of Israeli Cinema
With three of his four features winning awards at major film festivals, Nadav Lapid is not only one of the Israel’s most brilliant directors, but also its most provocative one. A graduate of philosophy at Tel Aviv University, Lapid, who is 45, pursued a degree at the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School in Jerusalem. […]
Bergman, Ingmar: Auteur–Notes
Research in Progress (May 15, 2021). The prominence of women in his work, yet never described a woman’s director. Just like the Japanese Misoguchi, Hitchcock and Woody Allen Emphasis on female intelligence Dialogue in his film has the sound of music Repertory of actors and actresses The breadth and intensity of Bergman’s achievement Karin, the […]
Oscar Actors: Young, Loretta–Background, Career, Awards (Cum Advantage, Emmy)
Loretta Young Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: Nationality: Social Class: Race/Ethnicity/Religion Family: parents separated when she was 2 Education: Training: Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: Broadway Debut: Film Debut: Breakthrough Role: Oscar Role: Other Noms: Other Awards: Frequent Collaborator: Screen Image: character actor Last Film: Career Output: Film Career Span: 1917-1953; 36 years […]
Oscar Actors: Best Actress Winners–Origins, Social Backgrounds, Early Interest in Acting
May 8, 2021 (Research in Progress, includes 2021 winners) Occupational Inheritance in the Acting Profession (Best Actress Winners) Occupational inheritance refers to the phenomenon where sons and daughters follow in the career paths of their parents. This trend has been documented in the professions of engineering, medicine, military, and education. Our essay examines the extent […]
Satyajit Ray: Centenary of the Pioneering, Influential Indian Filmmaker
Satyajit Ray: Centenary of the Pioneering, Influential Indian Filmmaker. TCM Marathon Celebration.
Vadim, Roger: Director of Lavish (and Kitsch) Erotic Tales (“And God Created Woman,” Starring Brigitte Bardot)
Vadim’s best-known works are lavishly erotic films, such as And God Created Woman (1956), Barbarella (1968), and Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971).
Oscar Actors: Dukakis, Olympia–Best Supporting Actress, Moonstruck, Dies at 89
Olympia Dukakis, Best Supporting Actress Oscar Winner for ‘Moonstruck,’ Dies at 89
Hitchcock: Themes–Search of Missing Person
Hitchcock’s Themes and Motifs: The search is manifest in the suspenseful pursuit of a missing person, at the end of which there’s a disclosure of hidden personality.
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Movie Stars: Approach–Dyer Classification of Types
The perspective of auteurism led to studies of actors-stars as auteurs, performers who had an unusual control over their careers and screen images–Fred Astaire, James Cagey, Bogart, Garbo, John Wayne.