Film is, to a noticeable extent, an ageist institution. There are seldom mainstream roles for ageing actors and actresses. In particular, very talented actresses have to compete fiercely for a very small selection of roles. Even when there are roles for these actors, they are usually relatively insignificant. Arguably, the lack of roles, and more […]
Author: Nick Bugeja
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15 Great Movies Purposely Made in Black and White
As we all know, film used to be in a black and white format. This was due to the technological constraints upon studios and filmmakers between the late 1890’s and the early to mid 1950’s. In between that time, there were films that featured color (particularly Technicolor). By the mid 1950’s, though, color film became […]
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15 Great Performances That Were Overshadowed by Another’s in The Same Movie
As any fan of cinema knows, acting is one of the key elements that makes the filmic medium distinct from other forms of art. Indeed, acting is very much a craft unto itself, requiring a substantial amount of dedication, judgement and adept interpretation of written material. Acting is certainly one of the most discussed elements […]
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The 20 Greatest Music Themes in Movie History
The significance of film music can sometimes be underplayed or completely neglected in one’s evaluation of a particular film, or in the summation of the most important components of the filmic medium. That is to say, the power of the image is sometimes apportioned disproportionate weight, to the detriment of the role that sound and […]
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The 10 Best 70s Actors Still Working Today
The 1970s is arguably the most recent period of cinematic achievement. Vision-led, technically adept direction was of course a significant contributing factor to this, but it would be amiss to ignore the impact that actors had in creating holistically great films. Not only were the actors of this period gifted and talented, but their dedication […]
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The 10 Best American Auteurs Working Today
In a film climate that seemingly prioritises superhero films, sequels and commercial successes, driven and masterful directors are an invaluable commodity. Luckily, they are not yet extinct in the American filmic landscape. The phrase and concept of the “auteur” originated in France in the 1940s, and became more emergent in the 1960s. It proposes that […]