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“Often referred to as La Lupa, Anna Magnani was one of the greatest Italian actresses of the 20th century. Her given epithet (literally translating to she-wolf, or more specifically, Lupa the wolf who helped found Rome) is a testament to her legendary status. Her unforgettable contribution to Italian”
“Who can forget Kate Winslet’s introduction as Rose in Titanic (1997)? The iconic scene which featured a distraught Winslet about to jump ship, introduced her to a wide audience. However, she had worked on critically acclaimed films like Sense and Sensibility (1995) and Hamlet (1996). Undoubtedly, ”
“Known for her frequent collaborations with director Pedro Almodóvar, Penelope Cruz first gained recognition internationally for her role in Vanilla Sky opposite Tom Cruise. Make no mistake, however — Cruz had already accrued an impressive catalogue of performances in Spanish films, including her ”
“Christopher Nolan has described Marion Cotillard as the essence of the femme fatale in his film, Inception (2010). I find that this notion adequately sums up her elegant and understated presence across her body of work. Her performance as iconic French singer Edith Piaf may just be her most memorabl”
“Cate Blanchett has consistently wowed audiences with her uncanny ability to bring characters to life. Making her film debut alongside screen legends such as Frances McDormand and Glenn Close, she has since portrayed figures like Queen Elizabeth I, Bob Dylan, and Katherine Hepburn. For her unnervingl”
“There is hardly an actress working today who can claim to be more prolific, or more celebrated than the ever-luminous Meryl Streep. Having worked in over 80 films, Streep shot to stardom with her role in The Deer Hunter (1978), personally recommended by Robert De Niro. The film exposed her to a grea”
“Making her debut in the acclaimed Broadway show, Burlesque, Barbara Stanwyck gained accolades for her sensitive and moving performance. Soon after, she began appearing in films, making a breakthrough with Stella Dallas (1937) that earned her the first Oscar nomination of her career. Stanwyck had a p”
“Debuting at France’s prestigious theatre group Comédie–Française, Jeanne Moreau established herself as leading lady in films like Jules et Jim (1962), La Notte (1961) and Elevator to the Gallows (1956). The strict discipline and rigid structure of the movement lent her the versatile background”
“Touted as one of the finest Chinese actresses of her day, Gong Li debuted with Red Sorghum (1987) by the legendary Zhang Yimou who personally handpicked her for the part. The film went on to be widely appreciated for its sensitive depiction of peasants during the Second Sino-Japanese War. It exposed”
“Which actress has the most number of Oscars to her credit? Katharine Hepburn. She was an actress ahead of her times. Few actors can boast of having gone toe to toe with the likes of Old Hollywood giants James Stewart, Cary Grant and Spencer Tracy. With roles that consistently stood out and redefined”
“Bette Davis made her first broadway appearance at the age of 21 in the comedy Broken Dishes. Couple of years later, in 1931 she made her first film appearance and was under a contract with Universal Studios. After making her transition to Warner Bros., in 1934 Bette Davis did her first critically ac”
“A terrific career of over 50 years in film, television, theatre, European and American cinema, along with three Academy Awards — that’s Ingrid Bergman for you. Working in films such as Gaslight (1944), Joan of Arc (1948) and The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945), she embodied an everyday glamour that”
“Frequently touted as one of Europe’s greatest actresses, Liv Ullman started her career in theatre. She gained recognition for playing Nora in an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, and went on to work with director Ingmar Bergman. Both of them were frequent collaborators, with Bergman”
“With dual, equally successful careers in French and English-language films, Juliette Binoche has that much sought-after, bona fide movie star quality. She first rose to prominence playing roles in films like Hail Mary (1985) and Family Life (1971). Some of her most acclaimed roles were to come in th”
“Four Emmys, two Golden Globes and a career across film, television and stage, Gena Rowlands’ performances have been some of the most prolific and unique of the century. Making a name for herself in television programs, Rowland transitioned into films with roles in acclaimed productions like Woody ”
“If there was ever an actress who personified the plight and enterprise of women in post-war Japan, it is undoubtedly Hideoko Takamine. She first burst onto the scene as a child actress, and garnered acclaim for her work in Mikio Naruse’s films. In her frequent collaborations with directors Naruse ”
“With a career spanning more than 80 films, Catherine Deneuve is a towering figure in European cinema. Making her debut at the age of 13, she shot to prominence with her role in the 1964 musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. In the ‘60s, Deneuve was sought after by acclaimed directors like Roman Pola”
“A consummate professional at playing deeply flawed and complex characters, Isabelle Huppert is the crème de la crème when it comes to actresses who defy easy categorization. She gained popularity as a teenage actress in France, and established herself as a force to be reckoned with in her collabor”
“Best known for her collaborations with director Yasujiro Ozu in the Noriko trilogy (where she played three different characters, all named Noriko), Setsuko Hara elevated the portrayal of tragic heroines into something akin to an art form. A majority of her characters are women in crisis, quietly and”
“Best known for her collaborations with director Yasujiro Ozu in the Noriko trilogy (where she played three different characters, all named Noriko), Setsuko Hara elevated the portrayal of tragic heroines into something akin to an art form. A majority of her characters are women in crisis, quietly and”
“A consummate professional at playing deeply flawed and complex characters, Isabelle Huppert is the crème de la crème when it comes to actresses who defy easy categorization. She gained popularity as a teenage actress in France, and established herself as a force to be reckoned with in her collabor”
“With a career spanning more than 80 films, Catherine Deneuve is a towering figure in European cinema. Making her debut at the age of 13, she shot to prominence with her role in the 1964 musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. In the ‘60s, Deneuve was sought after by acclaimed directors like Roman Pola”
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With a career spanning more than 80 films, Catherine Deneuve is a towering figure in European cinema. Making her debut at the age of 13, she shot to prominence with her role in the 1964 musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. In the ‘60s, Deneuve was sought after by acclaim”
“The threat of Thanos lingered in the background of the MCU for years as the Mad Titan journeyed to find each of the six Infinity Stones. What could/would this galactic ghoul want with the Stones, you might ask? Well, he sought to save life... from itself. Knowing firsthand the dangers of overpopulat” read more
“Appearances: The Marvel Cinematic Universe (2011–)
Creators: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Larry Lieber
Performer: Tom Hiddleston
Defining moment: As fun as the tyrannical posturing is in Avengers, the first Thor reveals the troubled core which makes the character so com” read more
“No one wears a white suit, or looms over a room of subservient crime lords, like Wilson Fisk. A five-steps-ahead master manipulator, and a tower of strength, Fisk could control any environment he was placed in. Whether he was a mystery player in a syndicate of crooks trying to take over Hell's Kitch” read more
“One of, if not the, vilest villains in all of the MCU was Kilgrave, a sadistic rapist with the ability to make anyone do what he commanded with his words. Even more than forcing people to kill themselves (or others), this purple-clad monster, born Kevin Thompson, enjoyed keeping women as sex slaves.” read more
“On top of all the damn Nazis the Allied Forces were dealing with in World War II, Hitler's science and tech division, HYDRA, went rogue when its leader, Johann Schmidt, decided to launch an attack on America. Having been disfigured by an early version of Abraham Erskine's Super-Solider Serum, which ” read more
“Though many thought they had what it takes to bring down the Avengers, it took a former Sokovian intelligence officer, acting out of sheer grief, to do the job. After decrypting HYDRA files that had been made public, Helmut Zemo realized Earth's Mightiest Heroes had a hidden pressure point - Bucky B” read more