Author: Jackie
The Best Movies About Seniors
Older people are significantly underrepresented in movies, a recent film analysis by University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism found. Just 11% of 4,066 speaking characters in the 100 top U.S. films are 60 or older. “Seniors on screen are an endangered species in cinematic storytelling”, the authors wrote in the report.…
Hollywood Makeup Through the Decades
Marilyn’s bedroom eyes, Audrey’s gamine brows, Joan’s smeared lipstick—throughout history, makeup has provided us with some of the most influential looks on some of the most iconic stars. Film studios have been covering their actors in paint and cake makeup since the beginning of Hollywood; some of their creations have even solidified careers. From naïve waifs…
5 Films With Fantastic Costume Design
What do you look for in a film? A riveting score? Compelling acting? Enthralling plot? One of the most crucial aspects common to all feature films is costume design. You wouldn’t see Queen Victoria in denim jeans and a halter top. Scarlett O’Hara wouldn’t have turned all those heads had she not been in her…
The Surviving Stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age
The oldest actress to appear in a feature film unfortunately passed away in 1997 at the age of 122. Coincidentally, she is also the oldest person ever on record. Jeanne Calment, at the young age of 114, made a guest appearance in the 1990 film Vincent and Me; technically making her an actress. Whilst many more well-established Hollywood Golden Age…