October 2018 – Indie Birds

Federico Fellini – Influence and Legacy

Federico Fellini is truly one of the most influential film directors to have ever walked on this planet. His vision and experience for film reflected on all of his observations of his life experiences. He has influenced some of the greatest directors of today’s

Most Influential Film Directors – The Coen Brothers

The Coen brothers The Coen brothers are one of the most popular and most awarded film maker tandems in the industry. Joel David Coen and Ethan Jesse Coen are American film makers that are recognised for creating similar visions and concepts and executing them perfectly in a

Frank Capra’s gift to the World – It’s A Wonderful Life

It’s A Wonderful Life – Frank Capra’s gift to the world. Frank Capra’s 1946 Masterpiece, ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’, has rightly gone down in film history as one of the greatest feel good movies of all time. From its humble beginnings

"The Quiet Man" Is a Love Story Set in the Emerald Isle of Ireland

The Quiet Man No one ever said that film-making was easy, only that it could be very good and sometimes enduring, as in “The Quiet Man”, starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara with legendary Director John Ford. Like a lot of great films, this is a

Great Film Noir Directors of the 1940’s

For fans of the Film Noir genre, including myself, there is little doubt that the 1940’s produced a wealth of noir directed by many of the greatest film noir directors in the genres history. It was these early noir efforts that would take the genre well into the

International Cinema in the Greek Islands

International cinema in the Greek islands The unique Greek landscape is in itself the ideal back for cinematic productions with varied content. Greece, of course, is identified abroad with the sun, the sea, the Greek lifestyle, the excitation, the good food and the

The Best Auteur Directors in the World

The following is a list of some of my favourite auteur directors, and the movies that have made them famous (or in some cases, infamous!) (1) Quenten Tarantino The modern godfather of auteur directors, Tarantino has developed a cult following and almost God like status

On International Philippine Cinematic Milestones

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson A country’s cinema is a symbol of identity which represents the whole populace’ thriving potentials; its aspirations and its desire to institute global connections. The

Timeless Classics: World Cinema – The Message (1977)

The Message (1977) Director: Moustapha Akkad Cast: Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas and Michael Ansara This movie raised a lot of controversy while being made and after being released. Director Mustafa Akkad had to hire 4-5 Islamic clergymen to make it correctly. In the end

Federico Fellini – Influence and Legacy

Federico Fellini – Influence and Legacy

Most Influential Film Directors – The Coen Brothers

Frank Capra’s gift to the World – It’s A Wonderful Life

"The Quiet Man" Is a Love Story Set in the Emerald Isle of Ireland

Great Film Noir Directors of the 1940’s

International Cinema in the Greek Islands

The Best Auteur Directors in the World

On International Philippine Cinematic Milestones

Timeless Classics: World Cinema – The Message (1977)

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