A K Hangal – The Grand Old Man of Indian Cinema

What is creditable while watching the sequence in Sholay is all eyes automatically focus on A K Hangal in spite of all the stars being present. It is Hangal Saab who has been instrumental in grabbing viewer’s attention in ‘Itna sannata kyon hai bhai’. On one side we celebrated the centenary year of Indian Cinema […]

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Traces Of Modern Mannerism In Today’s Cinema

If you’re not very familiar with the mannerist art movement of the 1500’s, I’ll bring you up to speed. Chronologically, we have Ancient and Classical art styles varying from ancient Egyptian frescoes to 4th Century arches and mosaics from the eastern Roman Empire(15000BC to ~350AD). Followed by Medieval (most commonly found it bibles) and the […]

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Rich Heritage of Indian Films

Indian film industry is one of most popular industry that serves as a vehicle to showcase cultural, moral, and social beliefs. Since centuries Indian films have been recognized worldwide for their excellent direction, great script, superb acting, outstanding choreography, and heart warming songs. The early movies ushered in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali language but […]

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Cinema – The True Reflector Of Society

They are indeed optimists, who know that cinemas are the true reflectors of society. From origin, cinemas act as the mirrors & simulate incidents that happen in society. Cinemas give not only recreation, entertainment but also create awareness, education and enthrall millions of people across the nation about the hidden aspects of the society & […]

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శీష్ మహల్లో ENTER THE BABA

Flash Back.. రెండువేల పదమూడు, నవంబర్ పదమూడు , ఇదే రోజు నేను మా శీష్ మహల్ young rebel team చాలా బిజీ గ ఉన్నాం . అందరం చిత్రలేఖ స్టూడియో లో gather అయ్యాం , ఈ స్టూడియో అజిత్ నాగ్ అనే friend ది. అంత మంది కలవటానికి మాకు ప్లేస్ లేదు , ఇండిపెండెంట్ సినిమా కి ఉన్న గొప్ప quality “అన్ని మనవే అందరూ మనోళ్ళే “ అనే నమ్మకాన్ని […]

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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 as a short story, ‘The Greatest Gift’, which its author Philip Van Doren Stern […]

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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 movie industry is a voice declaring that somewhere in this planet, are artistically conscious creatures armed with

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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 movie came out as a definite winner. Personally, I don’t […]

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Three Colors: Trilogy Films

Three Colors Trilogy by KRZYSZTOF KIEŚLOWSKI Three Colors This boldly cinematic trio of stories about love and loss, from Krzysztof Kieślowski was a defining event of the art-house boom of the 1990s. The films are named for the colors of the French flag and stand for the tenets of the French Revolution—liberty, equality, and fraternity—but […]

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Crowdfunding for a Business Is More Than Just Money

  Crowdfunding for a Business  In the recent years, startup and small business owners have seen crowdfunding rise tremendously. Today, it is one of the most popular ways for business owners to fund their business operations without having to go to a bank to ask for a conventional loan. Of course, crowdfunding does not stop […]

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