PVR MOVIES FIRST VOL. 11 YOUR WINDOW INTO THE WORLD OF CINEMA AUGUST 2016

TOTAL RECALL: 7 Best Period Dramas

GUEST VIEW R INTE

ESHA GUPTA

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ear Movie Lovers, role of Arthur Bishop for Mechanic: Resurrection. Here’s the monsoon edition of Movies First, your Matt Damon is back as the deadly spy, Jason Bourne. exclusive window to the world of cinema. Meet Ridley Scott, the force behind the Roman epic Ashutosh Gowarikar’s epic period drama Mohenjo Daro Gladiator. She loves corn chips and lets her dog decide sweeps you into the realm of ancient adventure, with her designer wear: Join us in wishing the lovely, quirky its lavishly mounted visuals and gripping story. To Jennifer Lawrence a happy 26th birthday! deepen the whiff of nostalgia, we showcase some of the We really hope you enjoy the issue. Wish you a fabulous century’s best period dramas for you. month of movie watching. in and as Rustom, the naval officer whose crime of passion shook the nation, is all set to meet you Regards in court: expect a riveting drama.

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PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 2 CONTENTS Rediscover world’s first civillisation as Ashutosh Gowarikar recreates Mohenjo Daro on the silver screen.

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With a big budget, grand sets, and elaborate Mohenjo Daro sequences, the movie looks like a trademark The story of an ancient love, Gowarikar. No wonder it took over three years and our past, present, and future to materialise due to the insane amount of research that was put together with the help of expert archaeologists. Hollywood VFX artist Karen Goulekas, Set in 2016 BC, during the pre-historic Indus Valley who worked on films like The Day After Tomorrow and civilisation, Mohenjo Daro is the story of a young 10,000 B.C. was hired to supervise the visual effects indigo farmer Sarman (Hrithik Roshan), who lives of the film, particularly the calamitous scenes. with his uncle close to the city of Mohenjo Daro.

To realise his dream of becoming a big time trader, he sneaks out of his house and travels to the city to attend a trade fair. There he meets Chaani (Pooja DID YOU KNOW? Hegde) and falls in love with her at first sight. Little The action sequences of does he know that Chaani is the daughter of a wicked Mohenjo Daro are said to be priest (Kabir Bedi) whose greed is about to destroy along the lines of Hollywood one of the oldest cities of the ancient world. standards. Glen Boswell, who choreographed stunts for The In his attempt to win Chaani’s love, Sarman uncovers the secrets nobody was ever supposed to know - Matrix, has trained Hrithik for about Chaani, about Mohenjo Daro and about his some power-packed stunts. own past.

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 4 Reason to Watch: The Collection Ashutosh Gowarikar—Hritik Roshan—A.R Rahaman, Ashutosh Gowarikar loves to tell the trio behind the super successful Jodhaa Akbar are back with another epic period drama set on a stories set in a different context of grand scale. time. Here is a sneak peek of period dramas he has previously directed:

get excited by untold stories. It excites me to get into that time. I used to fail in history. I never used to remember dates, but the idea of telling untold stories inspired me. Lagaan (2001) – Ashutosh Gowarikar, Director

Jodhaa Akbar (2008)

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Genre: Drama, Action Language: Director: Ashutosh Gowarikar Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Pooja Hegde, Kabir Bedi Studio: UTV Motion Pictures, AGPPL Pic Courtesy: AGPPL Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (2010)

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Director: Tinu Suresh Desai himself and the families around him tried to make sense of Genre: Drama, Suspense their new reality. Language: Hindi Cast: Akshay Kumar, Ileana D’cruz, , So high-pitched was the fervour for saving Nanavati, that Arjan Bajwa the weekly tabloid Blitz, run by R.K. Karanjia, himself a Parsi, ran exclusive cover stories and openly supported Studio: Pic Courtesy: Zee Studios

The Story: Akshay Kumar plays the title character of Rustom Pavri, a naval officer in who returns home to find his beloved wife in the arms of another man. Worse, that man is his best friend. couldn’t say no to the role. Three shots ring out: marking the end of a life, and the beginning of a trial that yields no easy answers. I don’t remember The Case That Shook anybody in the Nation Rustom is based on the Commander Kawas Manekshaw playing Nanavati case that rocked the nation and put an end to the a naval officer. jury system in . – Akshay Kumar, The year was 1959, and patriotic fervour was at its peak. The Actor officer in question was a national hero who had committed a crime. Right and wrong jostled for top spot, while the man

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 7 DID YOU KNOW? After shooting Vikram dead, Rustom pleads not guilty - this is a departure from the real life story in which Commander Nanavati instantly gave himself up to the police.

Nanavati, portraying him as a wronged husband and The statuesque Esha Gupta is perfectly cast as the fire- upright officer, betrayed by a close friend with a playboy breathing, passionate sister of Vikram Makhija (Arjan reputation. During the trial, Blitz sold for Rs. 2 per copy, Bajwa). In Esha’s own words, it’s a role that will evoke equal up from the normal rate of 25 paise. amounts of sympathy and disapproval.

Reasons to Watch: Sukriti Kakar and Raghav Sachar’s Rustom Vahi catches The story has a deep emotional connect. Akshay Kumar the tense suspense of the story, and is already a huge hit. is in top form as a wronged naval officer. And once the The lines, “Kise hai fikar, galat kya sahi? Jo Jeeta Yahaan case moves to court, the twists and turns refuse to let hai Rustom vahi” aptly sum up the feel of the film. you go. Four composers have done the music for Rustom. You will The conflict is centered around Rustom, but the two hear an authentic Atif Aslam after a long gap, and what a women in the film play powerful roles, too. Ileana D’cruz treat Tere Sang Yaara is! as Rustom’s unfaithful wife, and Esha Gupta as her lover’s vengeful sister, will leave you torn between the two sides A Trinity of Thrillers of the story. Talent powerhouse Arjan Bajwa plays Vikram Rustom promises to be an edgy courtroom drama. Here’s a Makhija, the man who betrays his best friend. peek into the three superhit seat-grippers that have emerged

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 8 6 THINGS WE KNOW ABOUT RUSTOM

In Rustom, Akshay Kumar will be seen 01 essaying the character of a Navy Officer for the first time in his 25-year career.

Akshay Kumar will enact a Parsi 02 character for the second time, the first being in the 1993 film, Waqt Hamara Hai. Akshay’s character’s name in the film was Vikas Sabkuchwala.

Rustom marks the debut of director 03 Tinu Suresh Anand, who worked with Neeraj Pandey on “Baby” and “Special 26.”

The case has inspired many filmmakers 04 and writers. Films like Yeh Raaste Hain Pyar Ke (1963) and Achanak (1973) are based on the Nanavati Murder Case.

A college campus was picked 05 to create the “set” for the Mumbai civil court, where much of the drama plays out.

The film is a romantic thriller, a genre 06 that has not been explored much in Bollywood.

so far from the house of Neeraj Pandey: 1. A Wednesday (2008) A common man thinks up a unique way to protest terrorism, bringing the entire system down on its knees. 2. Special 26 (2013) Anonymous do-gooders play Robin Hood, playing cat-and-mouse with the cops 3. Baby (2015) A crack team of investigators sets out to capture a dreaded terrorist.

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 9 7 Best Period Dramas Total Recall REACH OUT FOR THAT BOX OF TISSUES 1960: Mughal-e-Azam adaptations ever produced, earning Emma Thompson an Based on the love story of Prince Salim and a court Academy Award for the best screenplay. dancer, Anarkali, Director K. Asif’s epic historical drama is widely considered one of the most popular Indian film 1997: Titanic of all time. With a stellar star cast featuring Dilip Kumar, For people who weren’t around in 1997, it’s pretty hard Prithviraj Kapoor, and Madhubala, the film became a to imagine the kind of impact Titanic had. It was indeed phenomenal box office success. With its songs and ‘Titanic’. This spectacular epic is a love story between a scenes etched forever in Indian cinema’s history, the seventeen-year-old aristocrat and an affable, but poor movie was given a colourised release in 2004. artist, re-created around the ill-fated maiden voyage of R. M. S Titanic and the tragic sea disaster of April 15, 1912. An unqualified triumph for James Cameron, the movie offered a dizzying blend of spectacular visuals and old- fashioned melodrama.

1995: Sense and Sensibility Adopted from Jane Austen’s first novel of the same name, Sense and Sensibility, will make you long for the days when romance consisted of strolls through the English countryside, arm in arm with your significant 2000: Gladiator other. Directed by Ang Lee, and featuring an A-list cast Set in 180 A. D Rome, Gladiator is the tale of a loyal including Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius (played and Alan Rickman, the movie follows two very different by an excellent Russell Crowe), who is betrayed when sisters who attempt to secure their marital futures Commodus, the ambitious son of Emperor Marcus after their father’s death leaves them penniless. The Aurelius, murders his father and seizes the throne. movie is considered to be one of the best Jane Austen Reduced to slavery, Maximus rises through the ranks

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 10 of the gladiatorial arena to avenge the murders of his family and his emperor. A huge box office success, the film took home five Oscars at the 73rd Academy Awards. 2001: Pearl Harbor Set during the time of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, two childhood friends are caught up in the events that draw the United States into World War II. Rafe is an energetic young pilot who volunteers to to join RAF while America is still not at war. After Rafe is shot down and presumed killed, Danny comforts Rafe’s former lover, Evelyn, and the two draw closer. But, when Rafe turns up alive, the two former friends become enemies, and it is through the turmoil of Pearl Harbor that the two may reconcile their differences. story about redemption and love is a highly recommended visual treat.

2005: Pride & Prejudice An adaptation of Jane Austen’s most popular novel, the HAPPY BIRTHDAY movie centres on a spirited Elizabeth Bennet and her tempestuous love-hate relationship with the wealthy and Jennifer Lawrence prideful Mr. Darcy. McFadyen’s confined and restrained Mr. D’Arcy is solid, as is Keira Knightley’s Elizabeth American beauty Jennifer Lawrence turns 26 on the Bennet, but the film’s strength comes from how beautifully 15th of August. director Joe Wright and cinematographer Roman Osin have captured the atmospheric setting of the time in their Here are 5 fun facts about the actor, who shares her gorgeous landscapes and luscious close-ups. birthday with Hollywood heartthrob Ben Affleck. 1. Jennifer’s heritage has a combination of six nationalities: American, English, German, Irish, Scottish, and a remote French influence. 2. She was a real tomboy growing up. Often, she wasn’t allowed to play with the other girls because she was “too rough.” 3. The Hunger Games actress and her dog Pippi are so inseparable, she lets him pick out her costumes. ‘Pippi has the final say,” reveals her designer. “It’s like “Pippi, what do you think? ”If Pippi barks once, it’s a Yes, and she buys the dress.” 4. Her love of Doritos chips caused her to stain several 2007: Atonement dresses on the set of American Hustle (2013). Director Joe Wright is an artist and Atonement is just The wardrobe department had to create many another testament of that. The story follows a thirteen- identical dresses so she would always have a clean year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis,who irrevocably one to wear. changes the course of several lives when she accuses 5. Jennifer trained with a four-time Olympian archer from her older sister’s lover of a crime he did not commit. Georgia to prepare for her role in The Hunger Games. With a terrific cast and a resonating screenplay, this

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AUG AUG THE LEGEND OF MICHAEL MISHRA 05 BUDHIA SINGH: BORN TO RUN 05 A Quirky Comedy Genre: Comedy 48 Marathons. Genre: Drama, Sports Language(s): Hindi He was only 5 Language(s): Hindi Directors: Manish Jha Directors: Soumendra Padhi Cast: , Aditi Rao Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Hydari, Boman Irani Mayur Mahendra Patole, Certification: (U/A) Tillotama Shome Studio: Eye Candy Films Certification: (U/A) Pic Courtesy: © Eye Candy Studio: Viacom 18 Motion Films Pictures, Code Red Films Pic Courtesy: © Viacom 18 Motion Pictures

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: The film is an edgy madcap comedy with a Movie Plot: A biopic about Budhia Singh, the world’s youngest romantic core at its heart. Further plot details awaited. marathon runner whose story garnered controversy and inspiration around the world. Reason to watch: With the duo of Arshad Warsi and Reason to watch: A large part of the biopic’s narrative deals with Boman Irani in the lead, the film promises to be a Budhia’s relationship with his coach, Biranchi Das that is played laugh riot. by Manoj Bajpayee.

Did You Know: The film marks first onscreen appearance Did You Know: Directed by Odia filmmaker Soumendra Padhi, of Boman Irani with his son Kayoze Irani, who was last the film has already won the National Film Award for Best seen in filmmaker ’s Student of The Year. Children’s Film in 2016.

AUG AUG FEVER 05 HAPPY BHAAG JAAYEGI 19 Witness The Three Sides Genre: Suspense, Thriller The Great Genre: Romance, Comedy of The Story Language(s): Hindi Wedding Escape Language(s): Hindi Directors: Rajeev Jhaveri Directors: Mudassar Aziz Cast: , Cast: Jimmy Shergill, Gauahar , Gemma Atkinson Abhay Deol, Diana Penty Certification: (U/A) Certification: (U/A) Studio: ICM Entertainment Studio: Colour Yellow Pvt. Ltd. Pic Courtesy: © Colour Yellow Pic Courtesy: © ICM Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: An assassin takes on the identity of a writer to Movie Plot: A girl decides to sprint out of her own escape the law. He has two mysterious and sensuous women wedding and has two countries chasing after her. Watch masquerading around him - Rhea and Kaavya. Suspense builds Happy jump borders and raise a storm. as they both uncover the lie. Reason to watch: Abhay Deol comes out of hibernation to Reason to watch: Rajeev Khandelwal, who has acted in critically romance Cocktail girl, Diana Penty for this cross-border acclaimed films such as Aamir and Table No. 21, plays a contract killer in the film. love story. Did you know: Former Bond girl Caterina Murino,who appeared Did You Know: Celebrated Pakistani actress Momal in the 2006 James Bond film “Casino Royale,” is playing one of Sheikh will play a crucial role in the film, making it her the lead roles. Bollywood debut.

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AUG AUG BEIIMAAN LOVE 19 A FLYING JATT 25 A story of love Genre: Drama Hope has a new name Genre: Action, Fantasy and betrayal Language(s): Hindi Language(s): Hindi Directors: Rajeev Chaudhari Directors: Remo D’Souza Cast: , Rajneesh Cast: Tiger Shroff, Jacqueline Duggal, Daniel Weber Fernandez, Nathan Jones Certification: (U/A) Certification: (U/A) Studio: Avanti Films Pvt Ltd. Studio: Balaji Motion Pictures Pic Courtesy: © Avanti Films Pic Courtesy: © Balaji Motion Pvt Ltd. Pictures

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: Sunny Leone plays the role of a young, ambitious, Movie Plot: Funny and fierce in equal measure, Tiger Shroff plays hardworking girl whose world suddenly comes crashing down a Jatt superhero who kicks butt as he rids the world of evil. Until due to deceit and harsh realities of life. She reinvents herself and one day he meets the Supervillain - Raka and the face-off, of the returns with vengeance as a business tycoon in a new avatar. century begins! Reason to watch: Turning the concept of a Superhero on its head, Reason to watch: The story revolves around today’s strong A Flying Jatt is a fantastic account of India’s youngest superhero. independent woman and deals with human relationships and He also happens to be the one-of-a-kind reluctant superhero who values of life. is... scared of heights! Did You Know: Beiimaan Love marks the Bollywood debut of Did You Know: Nathan Jones, who plays the super villain is a Sunny Leone’s real life partner Daniel Weber. former WWE wrestler and was also seen in ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’

AUG AUG SUICIDE SQUAD 3d 05 NINE LIVES 05 Worst Heroes Ever Genre: Action, Adventure His Life Just Got Genre: Comedy Language(s): English Put On Paws Language(s): English Directors: David Ayer Directors: Barry Sonnenfeld Cast: Margot Robbie , Cara Cast: Robbie Amell, Kevin Delevingne, Will Smith Spacey, Jennifer Garner Certification: (U/A) Certification: (U/A) Studio: DC Entertainment, Studio: EuropaCorp RatPac Entertainment, Atlas Pic Courtesy: © EuropaCorp Entertainment Pic Courtesy: © Warner Bros. Pictures

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: A secret government agency run by Amanda Waller, Movie Plot: A stuffy businessman Tom Brand finds himself trapped named A.R.G.U.S creates a task force comprising super villains, the inside the body of his family’s cat. He begins to experience what “Suicide Squad.” They are assigned to execute dangerous tasks in life is truly like for the family pet, and as a cat, he begins to see his exchange for shorter prison sentences. family and his life through a new and unexpected perspective. Reason to watch: The first comic-based film to feature a team of Reason to watch: Watch Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey supervillains where they’re the main cast of characters in a comic trapped in a cat’s body trying to contend with being dressed up book film. like a princess and having to relieve himself in private. Did You Know: To prepare for his role as Deadshot, Will Smith Did You Know: The movie comes from director Barry Sonnenfeld, shaved his head and spent time training with Navy SEALS and Army the man who directed great movies like Men in Black and The Rangers, practicing firing a Glock 9mm handgun and an AR-15 rifle. Addams Family.

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AUG AUG The Shallows 05 Jason Bourne 05 What was once in the deep Genre: Drama, Thriller You know his name Genre: Action is now in the shallows Language(s): English Language(s): English Directors: Jaume Collet-Serra Directors: Paul Greengrass Cast: Oscar Jaenada, Blake Cast: Alicia Vikander, Lively Matt Damon, Julia Stiles Certification: (U/A) Certification: (U/A) Studio: Lynn Harris Productions Studio: The Kennedy/ Inc. Marshall Company, Captivate Pic Courtesy: © Columbia Entertainment, Pearl Street Pictures Films Pic Courtesy: © Universal Pictures

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Some secrets are too big to keep

Genre: Adventure, Family Language(s): English Directors: David Lowery Cast: Bryce Dallas Howard, Karl Urban, Robert Redford Certification: (U/A) Studio: Walt Disney Pictures, Whitaker Entertainment Pic Courtesy: © Walt Disney Pictures

Movie Plot: The adventures of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliot, who just so happens to be a dragon.

Reason to watch: Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Pete’s Dragon is a remake of the 1977 film of the same name.

Did You Know: Director David Lowery explained why Elliott is a furry dragon, saying that he’d rather have “the kind of dragon you really want to give a hug to” than a Game Of Thrones type dragon, which he described as “cool, but scaly and cold”. PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER TO BOOK TICKETS GO TO PVRCINEMAS.COM OR DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP. AVAILABLE ON

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AUG AUG BEN-HUR 26 MECHANIC: RESURRECTION 26 First to finish. Genre: Period, Drama They hired him. They Genre: Crime, Thriller Last to die. Language(s): English betrayed him. They’ll pay. Language(s): English Directors: Timur Bekmambetov Directors: Dennis Gansel Cast: Jack Huston, Nazanin Cast: Jason Statham, Jessica Boniadi Alba, Michelle Yeoh Certification: (U/A) Certification: (U/A) Studio: Sean Daniel Studio: Chartoff-Winkler Productions, Lightworkers Productions, Millennium Films Media Pic Courtesy: © Millennium Pic Courtesy: © Paramount Films Pictures

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: A falsely accused Jewish nobleman survives years Movie Plot: Arthur Bishop thought he had put his murderous of slavery to take vengeance on his Roman best friend, who past behind him.But when his most formidable foe kidnaps the betrayed him. love of his life, he is forced to travel the globe to complete three impossible assassinations, and do what he does best, make Reason to watch: The movie is based on the 1880 novel Ben- them look like accidents. Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace. Reason to watch: The movie is a sequel to the 2011 hit Did You Know: The first remake of Ben Hur (1959) had won a total The Mechanic. of 11 Oscars which is a still standing record for most Oscar wins (shared with Titanic and Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King). Did You Know: This will be Dennis Gansel’s first film not to star The first full length feature version of Ben Hur was made in 1925. Max Riemelt in 14 years.

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Basically the best first date ever

Genre: Biography, Drama Language(s): English Directors: Richard Tanne Cast: Tika Sumpter, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Parker Sawyers Certification: (U/A) Studio: IM Global, Get Lifted Film Co. Pic Courtesy: © IM Global

Movie Plot: Chronicles the summer 1989 afternoon when the future President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, wooed his future First Lady on an epic first date across Chicago’s South Side.

Reason to watch: According to director Richard Tanne, all of the main events of the film did actually occur on the Obama’s first date with the exception of the community meeting which happened at a later date

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Based on the sensational Nanavati murder The fact that this was a crime of passion, and that case of 1959, Rustom is a tense courtroom the person who committed it was highly respected and loved, touched hearts and made judgement drama. Esha Gupta, who plays a pivotal extremely complex. India had newly won its role in the film, tells us about the movie. freedom, and defence personnel had a special place in our hearts. Akshay Kumar plays a navy officer What role do you play in Rustom? for the first time in his career, and you are going to I play the sister of Vikram Makhija (Arjan Bajwa), love him as Rustom. the lover whom Rustom (Akshay Kumar) kills. It’s a complex part, with shades of grey. You will Is the movie faithful to the case? understand my reasons for the things I do in the film, Yes, the basic story is out there for everyone. But in but may not agree with the way I choose to do them. Rustom, we have touched upon angles and emotions that were so far not known. The main focus of the Would you describe it as a story is on the courtroom drama, and despite being suspense thriller? a decades-old case, it is paced so well that you are Though the movie is about a murder, I would say it hooked from beginning to end. is also a window into love, and what it makes you do. I am not talking only of romantic love here: it is Your greatest takeaway from the film... love between two lovers, a brother and sister, people The opportunity to work with Akshay Kumar was a and their hero. Through each character, you get to personal dream come true for me. He is the kind of see different shades of love. person who will report on the sets at 3.58 if the call time is 4 am. I realised that it is a combination of What makes it an important film? this discipline and respect for other peoples’ time It’s based on a case that jolted the entire nation. that gets you as far as he has done. Ridley Scott PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 22 THE LIFE OF A LEGEND: Ridley Scott PVR MOVIES FIRST ARCHITECTS OF CINEMA PAGE 23 Ridley Scott ARCHITECTS OF CINEMA

Displaying stylistic flair and remarkable Poor financial rewards at the BBC compelled him to storytelling abilities in his debut film The switch to advertising and he formed the production Duellists (1977) and his landmark film company Ridley Scott Associates (RSA) with his younger brother Tony Scott in 1967. They spent the Alien (1979), Ridley Scott emerged as one next 10 years making some of the best known and of the most promising directors of the best loved TV adverts ever shown on British television. ‘70s. Acclaimed for the visual style and rich details of his films, he is the highest Film Career: By 1975, Ridley Scott was a successful grossing British director in Hollywood businessman and commercial director, but he had and garners huge respect on both sides always wanted to be a film director. of the Atlantic. The breakthrough came in 1977 when he finally landed a job to direct The Duellists, a film set during Early Life: Ridley Scott was born in South Shields, the Napoleonic wars. The film was a success and Tyne and Wear on 30 November 1937. As a child, went on to win the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Scott’s parents noticed young Ridley’s interest in Festival - a stunning debut for a first-time filmmaker. art and enrolled him in the West Hartpool College of Art. A gifted painter, he went on to study at the Royal College of Art in London (RCA) where he helped establish the film department at the Royal College of Art. He showed his directorial inclinations with a short film ‘Boy and Bicycle’ that he made while at RCA.

After college, Ridley Scott worked as a trainee set designer for the BBC working on several high profile shows. His first directing job was an episode of the prestigious BBC series Z Cars (1962), Z Cars: Error of Judgement (1965).

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 24 and strong female characters. A gifted artist, he personally sketches most of his own storyboards. His hallmark is the creation of vibrant, layered Bet You Didn’t Know: environments in his films, whether it is 2nd • Scott was the creator of the most talked- Century Rome, 12th Century Jerusalem, or about advertising spots in broadcast history, contemporary Mogadishu. the famous “1984” ad that announced Apple’s Macintosh computer. • In 2003, Scott was knighted for his “services to the British film industry”. • Scott suffers from claustrophobia, a condition he actively sought to instil in Alien’s cast by making their Nostromo living quarters as cramped as possible. • His favourite film is Muriel’s Wedding and he cites Akira Kurosawa, Orson Welles, Ingmar Bergman, and David Lean as major influences.

QUICK FACTS It was Scott’s second film, however, that catapulted him as both an important director and a shining BIRTH NAME: knight for horror and sci-fi devotees. That film was Ridley Scott Alien (1979). Starring Sigourney Weaver and John ______Hurt, the sci-fi thriller made over $100 million on a modest $11 million budget and took home the OCCUPATION: Oscar for Best Visual Effects. Director, Producer ______Blade Runner followed in 1982. Although it opened to a lukewarm reception, its reputation grew over BIRTH DATE: time. The film is now hailed as one of the most 30 November, 1937 important sci-fi movies ever made. 1991’s hit road film Thelma and Louise earned Scott his first ever ______Academy Award nomination for Best Director. PLACE OF BIRTH: In 2000, Ridley Scott made the epic historical South Shields, Tyne & Wear, England drama Gladiator, starring Russell Crowe. Made for ______a hefty $103 million budget, the film earned more than $450 million at the international box office ALMA MATER: andwon five Academy Awards making Scott one of Royal College of Art the most celebrated directors of all time. ______

His latest directorial venture was the scintillating YEARS ACTIVE: sci-fi blockbuster, The Martian. Starring Matt 1965–present Damon, the film got nominated for seven Oscars.

Scott’s Style Quotient: Ridley Scott is known for his atmospheric, highly concentrated visuals

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 25 HISTO RY THIS MONTH 56 YEARS AGO

Psycho: 1960 Director: Alfred Hitchcock *Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 26 HISTO RY THIS MONTH 56 YEARS AGO

One of the most iconic movies of all time—Psycho set a new Wow Factor: Alfred Hitchcock waived off his salary and chose to standard for chilling thrillers with its heart-stopping twists. take 60 per cent of the profits. Paramount gladly agreed, thinking the black-and-white film, made at a cost of just $800,000, would “A boy’s best friend is his mother,” says Norman Bates, the only lose money. Psycho went on to $40 million, and while the sinister owner of the tucked-away motel where merciless murder film froze its audiences in fear, the director laughed all the way to happens. Those words hold the key to the final twist in the tale. the bank. • In the iconic shower scene, Hitchcock used Hershey’s The shower murder, which has come to symbolise the movie, is chocolate syrup to show blood. Only for a fleeting second one of the most studied montages of film editing ever made. It is the knife shown to touch skin, and yet, it remains one of contains at least 70 edits in just 45 seconds. moviedom’s most chilling killings.

The Plot: Phoenix secretary Marion Crane steals $40,000 from • After watching herself being murdered in the film, Janet Leigh her employer’s client, goes on the run and checks into a remote never took a shower, and only used the bath tub until the end motel on a stormy night. The young caretaker of the motel lives of her life. with his mentally ill mother. That night, as Marion stands under • Psycho was the first American movie to show a toilet flushing the shower, a knife gleams... on screen.

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Strangers on Dial M For Rear Window a Train (1951) Murder (1954) (1954) Director: Alfred Hitchcock Director: Alfred Hitchcock Director: Alfred Hitchcock *Farley Granger, Robert Walker, *Ray Milland, Grace Kelly *James Stewart, Grace Kelly Laura Elliott Theme:A suave tennis pro Theme: Professional Theme: Bruno, a charming psycopath hires a criminal to kill his photographer Jeff is stuck in meets tennis champion Guy on a beautiful wife. The plot his apartment, recuperating train, and proposes a shocking idea: seems airtight, until the from a broken leg. Out of I kill yours, you kill mine. Guy then wife’s hand grabs a pair boredom, he begins to spy finds himself caught in a tense web of of scissors. on his neighbours and comes blackmail, fear and murder. across a shocking revelation.

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 27 FILM FESTIVALS Long Beach International Film Festival, 2016 Plot: Several years after his disappearance at the conclusion Festival Date: August 03 – August 05, 2016 of The Bourne Ultimatum, Jason Bourne unexpectedly Venue: New York, USA resurfaces at a time when the world is faced with Opening Night: Money unprecedented instability. At the same time, a new program has been created to hunt him down while he is still trying to Acclaimed Movie find all the answers to his past and family. NOBODY WALKS IN L.A. MOVIE INFO Directed By: Paul Greengrass Written By: Paul Greengrass, Christopher Rouse Cast: Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander Genre: Action, Thriller

22nd Sarajevo Film Festival Festival Date: August 12 – August 20, 2016 Venue: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Opening Night: Sonita Closing Night: The Siege

Acclaimed Movie SONITA Plot: Two old friends who, faced with decisions that cannot wait, do the unthinkable.... walk around Los Angeles for a day. Putting aside a failing engagement on the one hand and a cross country move on the other - rediscovering the streets of Los Angeles and one another.

MOVIE INFO Directed By: Jesse Shapiro Written By: Jesse Shapiro Cast: Adam Shapiro, Kim Shaw, Peter Breitmayer Genre: Comedy, Romance

Locarno International Film Festival, 2016 Festival Date: August 03 – August 13, 2016 Venue: Locarno, Switzerland Opening Film: They Call Me Trinity Closing Film: MohenjoDaro

Acclaimed Movie JASON BOURNE

Plot: After her family attempts to sell her into marriage, a young Afghan refugee in Iran channels her frustrations and seizes her destiny through music. Grabbing the mic, she spits fiery rhymes in the face of oppressive traditions.

MOVIE INFO Directed By: Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami Written By: Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami Cast: Sonita Alizadeh, Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami Genre: Biography, Documentary

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THE LEGEND OF MICHAEL MISHRA (HINDI) COMEDY 5 AUG ______

BUDHIA SINGH: BORN TO RUN (HINDI) DRAMA / SPORT 5 AUG ______

FEVER (HINDI) ROMANCE / THRILLER 5 AUG ______

SUICIDE SQUAD (ENGLISH) ACTION / ADVENTURE 3D / IMAX / 4DX 5 AUG ______

JASON BOURNE (ENGLISH) ACTION 5 AUG ______

NINE LIVES (ENGLISH) COMEDY 5 AUG ______

THE SHALLOWS (ENGLISH) DRAMA / THRILLER 5 AUG ______

MOHENJO DARO (HINDI) HISTORY / ACTION ATMOS 12 AUG ______

RUSTOM (HINDI) ROMANCE / THRILLER ATMOS 12 AUG ______

HAPPY BHAAG JAAYEGI (HINDI) ROMANTIC COMEDY 19 AUG ______

BEIIMAAN LOVE (HINDI) DRAMA 19 AUG ______

PETE’S DRAGON (ENGLISH) ADVENTURE / FAMILY 3D / IMAX 19 AUG ______

A FLYING JATT (HINDI) ACTION ATMOS 25 AUG ______

BEN-HUR (ENGLISH) PERIOD / DRAMA ATMOS / 4DX 26 AUG ______

MECHANIC: RESURRECTION (ENGLISH) CRIME THRILLER 26 AUG ______

SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU (ENGLISH) BIOGRAPHY / DRAMA 26 AUG

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