Roles for male actors, however, are not dwindling with age,…
Have you ever wondered what the life of the voice of Darth Vader was. Well James Earl Jones is the voice of Darth Vader. He is not just famous for that role. He has also played in many other movies and voiced many characters. James Earl Jones was a very successful Actor, but it wasn’t easy for him to get to that point.…
In the case of Robin Williams, Fame did not mean he was necessarily happy. This is hard to believe for some considering how funny, goofy, and energetic hew was. The reality of the matter is that Robin Williams joined the list of actors that battled the demons of depression and mental illness with drugs. Robin Williams struggled to fight the 30 year battle of cocaine and alcohol addiction that dated back to the early 80s. He had successfully gone 20 years cold turkey from the time his son Zak was born to 2006, were he ultimately relapsed.…
Bonnie and Clyde was a Film made in 1967 as biographical crime film, based off the real life robbers Bonnie and Clyde. Arthur Penn directed what was consider a land mark film since it broke so many film taboos, starring Warren Beatty, as Clyde Barrow, and Faye Dunaway, as Bonnie Parker. The Film also won a bunch of awards such as the Academy Award for Best Picture and Actor(Wikipedia). Clyde Barrow, recently out of prison, has turned to bank robbery. He meets Bonnie Parker and together the two form the nucleus of a gang of bank robbers who terrorize the southwest in the 1920s.…
The first big round of Award season nominations are in with Trumbo leading a balanced field at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Director Jay Roach's biopic about the life of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo bagged three nominations, the most of any film in contention. The film's leading man, former Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston, scored a best actor nod in an extremely crowded field. His co-star, Helen Mirren, was also recognized in the supporting actress category. The pair, together with the rest of the cast, was also nominated for The Best Ensemble award, the SAG's highest honor.…
George Lucas’ Star Wars revolutionized special effects and the film industry as a whole. The science fiction saga Star Wars and astounded the world when it was first released and its popularity has grown tremendously since its inception. The effects team that worked on Star Wars nearly invented special effects and really popularised the use of them. Star wars also had a big effect on culture and the entire film industry. even decades after its release, Star Wars has only grown in popularity since its release in 1977.…
Without Representation in Hollywood: The 2016 Oscars The faces that we see, hear and read about in entertainment greatly influence the shaping of American attitudes and beliefs. How minorities are portrayed in the entertainment industry often stereotype and reinforce negative of each ethnic group. The lack of diversity among the membership of entities and organizations that determine awards, such as the nominating committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science, impacts how stories are covered and limits opportunities for ethnic minorities in these professions. This year Chris Rock hosted the 2016 Oscars and made several racial remarks. In doing so, it was hard to miss just how the lack of diversity was present this year.…
Congratulations to Viola Davis for being the first ever African American woman to receive 3 Oscars Nominations. Viola Davis is nominated for “Best Supporting Actress”, “Best Picture”, and “Adapted Screenplay” for her hit movie “Fences” starring Denzel Washington. The film Fences, which was directed by Denzel Washington was adapted from the 1983 play by August Washington, focuses in on the experiences of Troy and Rose Maxon in Pittsburg during the 1950’s. "Thank you to the Academy for recognizing this extraordinary, important film and my work in it," Davis tweeted excitedly after the nominees were announced.…
The 88th Academy Awards is kicking off in less than an hour and you can watch the live stream of celebrity arrivals right here! The Red Carpet is held at the Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre and some of the biggest stars will be attending, including the main candidates for the award: Matt Damn, Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Lawrence and many more. This year’s best picture nominations include The Martian, The Revenant, Brooklyn,, and Spotlight.…
We all know Will Smiths incredible for his acting career and he…
I found the idea of D-List Actors to be very interesting. I think this is a case of Prisoners’ Dilemma for many reasons. The example you gave was that these D-List Actors have a standard of beauty they need to meet in order to get jobs and be popular. In turn, these actors undergo plastic surgery, hours of hair and makeup, and certain wardrobes that suit society. By agreeing to all of this, the actors cooperate and therefore, will most likely get hired.…
How do you become an actor? My class interviewed Cullen Chaffen, a young man who is training to become an actor. We interviewed Cullen at French Settlement High School on September 12, 2017. Cullen is _____ years old and was born and raised in Louisiana. He is currently attending college in northern Louisiana.…
Relationships require effort and communication. It is hard to find someone on the same "level" as you during this point and time. It might even come down to two people heading in two different places at different times. Relationships can certainly be fun but breakups sure aren't. Here are 7 movies to watch after a breakup.…
Prime was released in 2005 as a comedy-drama, throughout the movie the main character receives treatment from a psychiatrist. The movie is centered around Rafi, a 37 year old photographer. Rafi sees a psychiatrist, Lisa, on a weekly basis, and in the first session shown Rafi discusses the finalization of her divorce. Rafi later meets David, and they instantly are attracted to each other.…
Get Busy Living Or Get Busy Dying: A Film Analysis on Shawshank Redemption According to Red life is pretty simple: “I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy living or get busy dying.” Shawshank Redemption written by Stephen King and directed by Frank Darabont is a moving story about an innocent man in prison.…