A Spike Lee film is instantly recognisable, often referred to as “A Spike Lee Joint,” and is marked by its compelling social and political commentary. Let’s get to know the brilliant director Spike Lee and delve into his biography and filmography. Who Is Spike Lee? Spike Lee is a distinguished figure in the film industry, […]
Few names in the industry of filmmaking evoke as much imagination, ingenuity, and a hint of gloom as Guillermo del Toro’s name does. The Mexican native has made an unforgettable impact on the cinema business with his own vision and talent as a storyteller. Guillermo’s unique vision as an artist, rife with fairy tales and […]
You can’t mention the best films in history without mentioning The Godfather trilogy, and you can’t mention the best filmmakers in history without mentioning the brilliant mind behind that trilogy: Francis Ford Coppola! Coppola is one of the greatest filmmakers, screenwriters, and producers of all time. His name conjures up images of artistic genius and […]
Every now and then, comes a new face that takes Western-dominated Hollywood by storm, and four decades ago, that new face was the Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar! We can’t talk about Spanish cinema or modern colourful cinema in general without having Pedro’s name pop up! The filmmaker from La Mancha has been providing Spanish cinema […]
It took many great talents for France to be the cradle of cinema, and one of those talents was the legendary Jean-Luc Godard. Jean-Luc Godard was one of the pillars of French cinema and perhaps the most emblematic figure of modern European cinema! One of the most enigmatic, revolutionary and experimental masters of cinema, to […]
On 6 February 1932, one of the most important figures of French cinema was born, the icon of one of the most influential cinema movements, the Nouvelle Vague, that went on to leave an indelible mark on history…. François Truffaut. François Truffaut is one of the most beloved directors of all time—perhaps the most beloved […]
Picture this: whimsical music in the background, an ideal symmetrical frame with perfect angles, and flashcards detailing the time and place; sound familiar? That’s right; it is a film by Wes Anderson! All cinephiles can easily identify the idiosyncratic, brilliant filmmaker Wes Anderson’s films. Wes Anderson’s highly stylised films have cemented him as one of […]
Writer, screenwriter and filmmaker Nora Ephron is one of America’s best-loved female authors. She is one of the greatest authors of contemporary cinema when it comes to sophisticated romantic comedy. In fact, no one does the genre of romantic comedies as she did! Active as a screenwriter for the cinema since the early 1980s, with […]
It takes a great talent to turn an ordinary story, like siblings fighting to inherit their father’s conglomerate, into an extraordinary series, and that’s exactly what Jesse Armstrong did with HBO mega-hit series Succession. However, before making headlines with his latest work, Jesse Armstrong was behind several other fine works of art that solidified his […]
For over 50 years, Woody Allen brought his quirks, and ours as well, to the big screen, making us laugh but also reflect on existence, sex and religion. Few directors worldwide have had a long, stylistically excellent and consistent career; among them, we cannot fail to mention Woody Allen. In fact, the New York director […]
Greta Gerwig is an American actress, screenwriter, and director who is taking Hollywood by storm. Her work in the independent film scene is nothing short of mesmerising. From her breakout role in Hannah Takes the Stairs to having directed and written the critically acclaimed Lady Bird and Little Women, Gerwig is a force to be […]
Christopher Nolan is an iconic figure in modern cinema whose films stop us in our tracks with their thought-provoking storylines, mind-blowing visuals, and high-quality performances. Who can forget being wowed by The Dark Knight Trilogy, Inception, or Dunkirk? These masterpieces -along with the rest of his impressive repertoire- have turned Nolan into one of history’s […]