PVR MOVIES FIRST VOL. 18 YOUR WINDOW INTO THE WORLD OF CINEMA APRIL 2017 TOTAL RECALL:
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THE BEST NEW MOVIES PLAYING THIS MONTH: Baahubali 2, UNFORGETTABLE, BEGUM JAAN AND NOOR GREETINGS
ear Movie Lovers, movie wishlist? Start with our list of 7 blockbusters that broke all records. Here’s the April edition of Movies First, your exclusive window to the world of cinema. Trace the journey of Hollywood’s most-awarded actor, Meryl Streep, and join us in wishing superstar Robert S.S.Rajamouli’s magnificent magnum opus “Baahubali 2: Downey Jr. a Happy Birthday. The Conclusion” is all set to storm the screen, bringing with it the answer to the decade’s most-asked question: We really hope you enjoy the issue. Wish you a fabulous Why Kattappa killed Baahubali. month of movie watching. Ride a roller coaster of emotion in “Mirza Juuliet.” Watch Regards Vidya Balan play the heartbreakingly beautiful “Begum Jaan.” And smile wide at Sonakshi Sinha’s peppy portrayal of “Noor.” If you love heist movies, you can’t miss “Going in Style,” Gautam Dutta with its stellar star cast and superhit script. Creating your CEO, PVR Limited USING THE MAGAZINE We hope youa’ll find this magazine easy to use, but here’s a handy guide to the icons used throughout anyway. You can tap the page once at any time to access full contents at the top of the page.
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PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 2 CONTENTS Wondering why Katappa killed Baahubali? “Baahubali 2: The Conclusion” will answer all your questions this month.
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staunched. The sequel picks up exactly where the Baahubali 2 – last one left. As Shivudu, the son of Baahubali finally comes The Conclusion to terms with his legacy, he starts seeking more The Epic Saga Draws To An End answers. His story is juxtaposed with past events that
Two years ago, when “Baahubali: The Beginning” hit the theaters, no one could have imagined that it would go on to become a phenomenon. In fact, it went on to he film is become the highest grossing Indian film within India, and the third highest globally. Almost everything a continuation of about the movie: the story, characters, sets, VFX, and the first film. sound were masterfully done. I have just ‘upped’ the The first movie ended at an important cliff-hanger. effects and action The iconic last scene of Katappa – the loyal guard of Baahubali — stabbing him from behind came in as a sequences, the story shock. Everyone was asking “Why?” and pretty soon is not re-touched. the internet flooded with theories. – S.S. Rajamouli, Director Thankfully, with “Baahubali 2 –The Conclusion” coming out this April, all our curiosity would be
PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 4 THE COLLECTION DID YOU KNOW? Prabhas who plays Baahubali was Director and screenwriter S.S. supposed to get a beefier look for the Rajamouli is one of the most film. He underwent intense workouts revered directors of Telugu cinema. and his diet included intake of 20 eggs; just for breakfast itself! In fact, he even He loves the fantasy genre and his met WWE superstar The Undertaker to films are noted for their technical get advice on workout regimen and diet. finesse, and craft. Here is a sneak- peek of his most successful work: unfolded in the Mahishmati Kingdom after Baahubali is declared the king.
The movie’s trailer, that came out on 15th March became the most watched and most liked Indian movie trailer on YouTube within a week. The excitement for the sequel is surely palpable. Reason to Watch: “Why Did Katappa Kill Baahubali?” The question has been plaguing the fans of the franchisee ever since the first movie came out. So much so that it even became a viral trend on the internet. The question would finally Magadheera (2009) be answered in “Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion.” as Shivudu sets out to seek answers of his past.
Eega (2012) Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion RELEASE 28 APRIL
Genre: Action, Adventure Language: Hindi Director: S.S. Rajamouli Cast: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty Studio: Arka Media Works Pic Courtesy: Arka Media Works Baahubali – The Beginning (2015)
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Tagline: Family no more THE PLOT: Dom and Letty are on their honeymoon. Brian Directors: F. Gary Gray and Mia have retired from the game. The crew seems to Star Cast: Vin Diesel, Charlize Theron, have finally found a semblance of a normal. Dwayne Johnson However, things change when Cipher (Charlize Theron) Genre: Action seduces Dom back into a world of crime. Unable to escape, Rating: (U/A) Release Date: 14 April Studio: Original Film, One Race Films, Perfect World Pictures
aul Walker When “Furious 7” ended sweetly with Brian o’Connor used to say that an driving one way and Dom another, people thought it might eighth film was be wise to let things rest. especially after paul Walker’s guaranteed. And when untimely death. But what do you do when the seventh film of your franchisee goes on to make more than a billion your brother guarantees dollar and gets loved all over the world? Well, you go on to something, you sometimes make its sequel. feel like you have
The Fast and the Furious franchise has been getting more to make sure it comes insane and over the top with each installment. And to the to pass. fans’ delight, this ride isn’t stopping right now. The next – Vin Diesel, Actor installment of the most successful Hollywood franchise is happening and would hit the theatres on the 14th of April.
PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 7 bviously it’s the incredible action that’s made The Fast and the Furious special. But the thing that people really it makes him betray those closest to him – his family. The relate to the most is whole crew is now forced to team up with Mr. Nobody (Kurt Russell) and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham). They travel the characters. from New York City to the icy plains of the Barents Sea to – Neal H. Moritz, Producer bring home the man who made them a family — Dom.
THE RETURNING CAST: “The Fate of the Furious” has added many interesting faces to its cast. Of course, the addition of Helen Mirren is the biggest surprise. But so is the inclusion Evans) and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham). Don’t expect of Scott Eastwood, who jumped in the franchisee right “The Fate of the Furious” to be any different. after finishing Suicide Squad. Eastwood would be joining the team of the good guys and play a government agent The beautiful Charlize Theron has been signed on as Cipher alongside Kurt Russell. While these are no doubt some — a badass villain who turns Dom to the dark side and great additions, more spotlight is on who all from the wreaks havoc in New York. And she isn’t alone in this heist. original cast are making their way back. Ruby Rose and Cara Delevingne are going to help run the dark side. Although the Torreto family would be one short of its crew after Paul Walker’s untimely death, we expect most of the Game of Thrones star Kristofer Hivju has also been cast original cast to show up. In addition to Diesel, Fast & Furious as her henchmen. And the prospect of a fist to fist battle mainstays Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, and Ludacris between Hivju and Dwayne Johnson might make things would be reprising their roles. Surprisingly, we won’t see more interesting. Jordana Brewster this time around. And of course, Dwayne Johnson will be back as Hobbs. And guess what, he’ll be THE DIRECTOR: James Wan, the man who helmed the teaming up with Jason Statham (albeit forcefully) in a bid to successful “Furious 7” won’t be returning for the sequel. get Dom back in the fold. Nor will be the most popular F&F director, Justin Lin.
THE VILLAIN: Each F&F movie introduces a meaner villain As the franchisee is working towards a final trilogy, they — from Hernan Reyes (Joaquim de Almeida) to Owen (Luke want to up the ante. And rightly so, they have hired director
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F. Gary Grey previously directed Vin 01 Diesel in A Man Apart (2003), both Jason Statham and Charlize Theron in The Italian Job (2003) and Dwayne Johnson in Be Cool (2005). FF8 will honor Paul Walker’s wish by 02 going back to more street racing, instead of relying on special effects and huge action sequences. Vin Diesel and Ludacris posted on their 03 Instagram accounts, an image for “Fast and Furious 8” with the backdrop of New York City, hinting at the new setting for the franchise. This will be the first time a Fast and Furious film will take place in New York. This will be the first Hollywood movie to 04 be shot in Cuba. Cipher, who’s portrayed by Charlize 05 Theron is the first main villain played by a female in the Fast and Furious franchise. A big action sequence was shot in 06 Iceland in April 2016. It was supposedly the biggest explosion scene ever filmed in Iceland.
F. Gary Gray, who directed the critically acclaimed “Straight Outta Compton” to lead the pack.
Interestingly, this won’t be his first time around car chases. He is the same guy who executed the thrilling Mini-Cooper chase of “The Italian Job” remake in 2003.
While the F&F films have by now become such well oiled machines that they can run by themselves, it’d be interesting to see what new flavours F. Gary Gray can add to the mix.
PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 9 SEVEN MOVIES Total Recall THAT BROKE WORLD RECORDS 2009: AVATAR 2015: Star Wars: The Force Awakens CAST: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, CAST: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher , John Sigourney Weaver, DIRECTOR: James Cameron Boyega, Peter Mayhew, DIRECTOR: J. J. Abrams
The film earned $2,787,965,087, making it the world’s biggest The 3rd highest grossing film ever, earning $2,068,178,225 blockbuster. Avatar is an astonishing feast for the eyes and ears, worldwide. The Force Awakens marks a break in creative control with shots and sequences that boggle the mind, from a floating from the original series as the first Star Wars film not produced mountain range in the sky, to a paraplegic sinking his blue toes by franchise creator George Lucas. Set 30 years after Return of into the sand. This epic science fiction film featured the wildest, the Jedi, it follows Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron’s search for Luke most breathtaking and out-there digital effects any director Skywalker and their fight against Kylo Ren and the First Order, a has ever imagined. It pushed the envelope, and redefined what successor organization to the Galactic Empire. cinema could do. 2015: Jurassic World 1997: TITANIC CAST: Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, CAST: Leonardo diCaprio, Kate Winslet, DIRECTOR: Colin Trevorrow DIRECTOR: James Cameron
The film earned $1,670,400,637 worldwide, making it the 4th It is the 2nd highest grossing film, earning $2,186,772,302 highest grosser. This is the fourth instalment of the Jurassic worldwide. This romantic disaster film is a fictionalized account Park series, set 22 years afterwards. The location remains the of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Cameron he felt a love story same: the island of Isla Nublar, off the Pacific coast of Costa interspersed with the human loss would be essential to convey Rica, where a theme park populated with cloned dinosaurs has the emotional impact of the disaster. Studios wanted Matthew operated for ten years. The park plunges into chaos when a McConaughey to play Jack, but James Cameron insisted on genetically created dinosaur breaks loose and goes on a rampage having Leonardo DiCaprio play the role. The rest, as they say... across the island.
PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 10 2012: The Avengers CAST: Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, DIRECTOR: Joss Whedon
the role of Ultron, because of his “hypnotic voice.” The trailer was viewed 34 million times on YouTube in the first 24 hours after it was released, breaking the record that was previously held by ‘Iron Man 3’ (2013). Earned $1,519,557,910 worldwide—the 5th highest grossing film. This American superhero film is the sixth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The story tells how Nick Fury, director of the peacekeeping organization S.H.I.E.L.D., recruits Iron Man, Captain America, the Hulk, and Thor to form a team that must stop Thor’s adoptive brother Loki from subjugating Earth. The film was converted to 3D in post-production. 2015: Furious 7 (Fast Seven or Fast & Furious 7) CAST: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Kurt Russell, DIRECTOR: James Wan HAPPY BIRTHDAY
ROBERT DOWNEY JR
Ace American actor Robert Downey Jr turns 52 on the 4th of April. Here are 5 fun facts about the actor who shares his birthday with Maya Angelou (author) and Heath Ledger (actor). 1. Acting is in his blood. He’s the son of director Robert The 6th highest grossing movie, earning $1,516,045,911 Downey Sr. and actress Elsie Downey. He made his debut worldwide. The sins of the past seem to be catching up with in his father’s film, ‘Pound’ (1990), in the role of a puppy. Dominic Toretto(Diesel) , Brian O’Conner(Walker) and his crew, 2. In the early days of his career,the struggling actor when Deckard Shaw shows up to seek revenge for the travails bussed tables at a SoHo restaurant, worked at of his younger brother. The film marks the final film appearance a shoestore and performed as ‘living art’ at an of Walker, who died in a crash, with filming only half-completed. underground club. Following his death, filming was delayed and his brotherswere 3. Robert purchased the former home of Charlie Chaplin, used as stand-ins to complete his remaining scenes. a few years before he was cast as the silent film legend in the film “Chaplin” (1993). He won an Academy Award 2015: Avengers: Age of Ultron nomination for the role. CAST: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, 4. A talented singer, Downey has released an album Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, James and lent his voice to films like ‘Chaplin’, ‘The Singing Spader, and Samuel L. Jackson, DIRECTOR: Joss Whedon Detective’ and ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang’. His most The film earned $1,405,413,868 worldwide, making it the 7th commercially successful number has been his rendition highest grossing movie. The 11th film in the Marvel Cinematic of the 1973 Joni Mitchell song ‘River.’ Universe (MCU). The Avengers fight Ultron, an artificial 5. He loves cars. He has a Corvette, Bentley, Volvo, a intelligence obsessed with causing human extinction. Tony Mustang, some Audis, a Porsche, a Mercedes and Stark(Downey) creates the Ultron Program to protect the world, more! He loves his sunglasses too! He is hardly seen but when the peacekeeping program becomes hostile, The without a colourful pair and is said to be partial to the Avengers go into action to try and defeat a virtually impossible Ray-Ban brand. enemy together. James Spader was the first and only choice for
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APR APR LAALI KI SHAADI MEIN LAADDOO DEEWANA 07 MUKTI BHAWAN 07 Get Ready For This Genre: Comedy, Romance The Hotel Genre: Drama Season’s Craziest Wedding Language(s): Hindi Of Salvation Language(s): Hindi Director: Manish Harishankar Director: Shubhashish Bhutiani Cast: Arbaaz Khan, Cast: Adil Hussain, Lalit Behl, Himansh Kohli, Ashutosh Rana Geetanjali Kulkarni Certification: (U/A) Certification: (U/A) Studio: Bibia Films Pvt. Ltd. Studio: Red Carpet Pic Courtesy: © Bibia Films Pvt. Moving Pictures Ltd. Pic Courtesy: © Carpet Moving Pictures
PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: The story revolves around a royal marriage and some Movie Plot: A son is faced with his father’s untimely and bizarre amusing characters who are hilariously entrapped in their own demand to go and die in the holy city of Varanasi and attain emotionally tragic situations. salvation. Left with no choice, he embarks on this journey with his family. Reason to watch: A quirky love story, it is written and directed by filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi’s long-time associate Manish Reason to watch: A poignant father-son story, the film has won Harishankar. the prestigious UNESCO XXIIIrd prix ‘Enrico Fulchignoni’ award. Did You Know: “Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laddoo Deewana” is Did You Know: “Mukti Bhawan” is set around the real-life the second movie of all the lead roles in this film; Gurmeet phenomenon of ‘Mukti Bhawan’ - a hotel in Varanasi where Choudhary, Vivaan Shah, and Akshara Haasan. people check in and stay in a bid to attain salvation i.e die.
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Let’s Discover
Genre: Drama Language(s): Hindi Director: Suman Ganguli Cast: Gracy Singh, Rajpal Yadav, Ranvir Shorey Certification: (U/A) Studio: Krish Movies Pic Courtesy: © Krish Movies
Movie Plot: Som’s conquest for stardom ends faster than it had begun. His failure sends him into depression. But the love of his dear ones and his passion for music helps him come out of the abyss.
Reason to watch: Just like the colours of the Blue Mountains that change through the season, the film explores human emotions and journeys beyond mere winning or losing in life.
Did You Know: The film won the “Best Feature Film” award at the 19th International Children’s Film Festival.
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APR APR MIRZA JUULIET 07 BEGUM JAAN 14 Mirza’s Emotion. Genre: Drama My Body. My House. Genre: Drama Juliet’s Confusion Language(s): Hindi My Country. My Rules. Language(s): Hindi Director: Rajesh Ram Singh Director: Srijit Mukherji Cast: Darshan Kumar, Piaa Cast: Pallavi Sharda, Vidya Bajpai, Priyanshu Chatterjee Balan, Naseeruddin Shah Certification: (U/A) Certification: (U/A) Studio: Green Apple Media, Studio: Vishesh Films, Play Falansha Media Private Limited, Entertainments Shemaroo Entertainment. Pic Courtesy: © Vishesh Films Pic Courtesy: © Green Apple Media
PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: Julie is about to get married to a power monger in UP Movie Plot: The story of eleven prostitutes who refuse when she meets Mirza. They fall in love with each other fight the to part ways with their brothel and each other during the odds to be with each other. partition between India and Pakistan. Reason to watch: Along with a compelling storyline, expect Reason to watch: A roller coaster ride of conflicting emotions like a gritty and powerful performance from the titular lead – love, hatred, lust, trust, friendship, deceit, and manipulation. Vidya Balan.
Did You Know: The movie’s title was suggested to the director Did You Know: The movie is a Hindi adaptation of Srijit Rajesh Ram Singh by superstar Ajay Devgn. Mukherji’s critically acclaimed Bengali movie “Rajkahini.”
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One girl, many moods.
Genre: Comedy Language(s): Hindi Director: Sunhil Sippy Cast: Sonakshi Sinha, Kanan Gill, Shibani Dandekar Certification: (U/A) Studio: T-Series, Abundantia Entertainment Pic Courtesy: © T-Series
Movie Plot: Noor is a journalist who juggles her work, love and personal life on a day-to-day basis. One day, Noor’s life takes a dramatic turn when she comes across an eye-opening investigative news story.
Reason to watch: Popular stand-up comic Kanan Gill is making his debut with the movie. Shibani Dandekar and Purab Kohli will be seen in pivotal roles too.
Did You Know: The film is an adaptation of the book “Karachi, You’re Killing Me!” by Saba Imtiaz.
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APR GOING IN STYLE 07
You’re never too old to get even.
Genre: Comedy, Crime Language(s): English Director: Zach Braff Cast: Joey King, Morgan Freeman, Ann-Margret Certification: (U/A) Studio: New Line Cinema, Village Roadshow Pictures, De Line Pictures Pic Courtesy: © New Line Cinema
Movie Plot: Three lifelong pals are desperate to pay their bills and avert crises for their loved ones. So they decide to risk it all and try to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.
Reason to watch: The movie is a remake of 1979 hit “Going in Style,” starring George Burns, Art Carney, and Lee Strasberg.
Did You Know: The film cast includes three Oscar winners: Morgan Freeman, Alan Arkin, and Sir Michael Caine; and two Oscar nominees: Matt Dillon and Ann-Margret.
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Did they save her life. Or stole it?
Genre: Crime, Drama Language(s): English Director: Rupert Sanders Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Pilou Asbæk, Takeshi Kitano Certification: (U/A) Studio: Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, Amblin Partners, Arad Productions Pic Courtesy: © Paramount Pictures
Movie Plot: In the near future, Major is the first of her kind: A human saved from a terrible crash, who is cyber-enhanced to be a perfect soldier devoted to stopping the world’s most dangerous criminals.
Reason to watch: The film is based on a manga and anime of the same name.
Did You Know: The film’s villain is Hideo Kuze (a terrorist cyborg), but incorporates elements of the Laughing Man (a hacker who walks around in a parka coat).
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They Were Never Alone.
Genre: Animation, Comedy Language(s): English Director: Kelly Asbury Cast: Michelle Rodriguez, Ariel Winter, Julia Roberts Certification: (U/A) Studio: Sony Pictures Animation, The Kerner Entertainment Company Pic Courtesy: © Sony Pictures Animation
Movie Plot: A mysterious map sets Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting race through the Forbidden Forest. On the journey they discover the biggest secret in Smurf history.
Reason to watch: The movie is based on “The Smurfs” comic book series created by the Belgian comics artist Peyo.
Did You Know: Instead of a direct sequel of the second “Smurf” film, this movie marks a reboot of the franchise with a different cast.
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When Love Ends, Madness Begins.
Genre: Thriller Language(s): English Director: Denise Di Novi Cast: Rosario Dawson, Katherine Heigl, Cheryl Ladd Certification: (U/A) Studio: Unison Films, DiNovi Pictures Pic Courtesy: © Unison Films
Movie Plot: A newly divorced and mentally unstable woman loses her temper. She decides to extort retaliation on the family of her ex- husband David, including his new wife.
Reason to watch: Watch Katherine Heigl give a masterclass in one- dimensional evil.
Did You Know: This film is long time producer Denise Di Novi’s directorial debut.
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Purab Kohli, who plays the lead opposite Sonakshi What made you pick the role? Sinha in “Noor,” tells us about the movie and his The first thing that excited me that Abundantia role in it. Entertainment were producing the film. Having done “Airlift” with them, I was keen to work with them What makes “Noor” a great watch again. Secondly, the role was very interesting—it’s not To begin with, the casting. Sonakshi is great in the something I have done before. I won’t tell you much film. The audience has never seen her in this sort of about it; you should go see the film! And finally, the a role, and she’s going to be a treat to watch. Shibani script itself! I was travelling when Sunhil got in touch and Kanan have acted wonderfully, too. And of course, with me. We exchanged a few Whatsapp messages, there is Manish Chaudhry, whom I regard as an actor and he sent me the script. I read it in one go, over two par excellence—we worked together in “Prisoners of hours or so; the running time of the movie. That to me War” and another film in the past, and I think he is is always a good sign—if you enjoyed reading it, people outstanding. The smaller characters are also extremely are going to enjoy watching it. Finally, meeting Sunhil well cast. Most importantly, the story itself is just sealed the deal. wonderful. The film shows you a Mumbai you have never seen before! Working with Sunhil Sippy He is quite a fascinating director. After a long time, I Is the film a thriller or an emotional drama? worked with a director who is so excited and so into his “Noor” is a mix of both, I would say. Essentially, it is the film. His passion drove “Noor.” I’ve seen bits and pieces emotional journey of Noor; a coming of age film in which of the film while dubbing for it, and it’s looking fantastic. Sonakshi’s character finds her true self and accepts it. I can’t wait to see it myself! Meryl Streep
PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 22 THE LIFE OF A LEGEND: Meryl Streep
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From an icy Prada-wearing editor to a warm, All through the 1980s, Streep portrayed a staggering range funny Julia Child, from a ruthless “Iron Lady” to a of characters. She was a traumatised Holocaust mother in bored housewife falling for a handsome stranger Sophie’s Choice (1982), a role that fetched her the Academy in Madison County, Meryl Streep is considered by Award for best actress. Her turn as a Danish plantation many to be the greatest living actress, Meryl Streep owner in Out of Africa (1985), earned her another Academy has been nominated for the Academy Award an Award nomination. astonishing 20 times, and has won it three times.
Early Life: Born to pharmaceutical company executive Harry Streep and commercial artist Mary Streep, Meryl was a sober, serious child. “The kids thought I was one of their teachers,” she says. eing Streep has been nominated for the Academy Award an astonishing 20 times, and has won it three times. Her a celebrity impassioned acceptance speech at this year’s Golden Globe awards, slamming the new American President and exhorting has taught me to people to embrace empathy, took the world by storm. hide, but being an Her Films: Meryl Streep broke into films in the 1970s with a role in the 1977 drama Julia. The next year she appeared actor has opened in The Deer Hunter opposite Robert De Niro and Christopher Walken, for which she earned her first Academy Award my soul. nomination for best supporting actress. In 1979, Streep won her first Academy Award for best supporting actress in Kramer vs. Kramer.
PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 24 Streep’s portrayal of the eponymous Florence Foster Jenkins, a real life New York heiress in the 1930s and 1940s who aspired to be an opera diva despite having an atrocious DID YOU KNOW? singing voice, earned the actress her 30th Golden Globe • Her original career plan nomination. It solidified her record for being the most was to practise law. She nominated performer in the history of the Golden Globes. She applied to Law School but also has the most Golden Globe wins ever. slept in on the morning of her interview and took it as a sign she was destined for other things. • Meryl Streep suffers from corcoranophobia: an intense, irrational fear of helicopters. • She owns a tabby cat with whom she practises her lines to polish her acting. If the cat purrs loudly, Streep knows she is doing a good job. No purr means she must try harder.
QUICK FACTS Throughout her 40s, received Academy Award nominations for her work, including Postcards from the Edge (1990) and BIRTH NAME: The Bridges of Madison County (1995), in which she starred Meryl Streep opposite Clint Eastwood. story of a teacher who brings ______music into the OCCUPATION: By the start of the new millennium, Streep was as busy as Actor ever. In 2002, she appeared in two critically acclaimed films: ______The Hours and Adaptation. Streep was then nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal of author Susan Orlean BIRTH DATE: in Adaptation. 22 June, 1949 ______Streep got a chance to show some of her comic skills as a villain in the political thriller The Manchurian Candidate PLACE OF BIRTH: (2004). She also played the inimitable magazine editor Summit, New Jersey, USA Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada (2006), for which ______she earned Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for best actress. YEARS ACTIVE: 1971 – Present Returning to more serious work, Streep appeared in the ______2008 film Doubt, which addresses sexual abuse in the Catholic church. No one was surprised when she earned Works: Academy Award and Golden Globe nods yet again. On Screen and Stage
Awards: Meryl Streep has been nominated for the Academy Award an astonishing 20 times, and has won it three times.
PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 25 HISTO RY THIS MONTH 64 YEARS AGO
Singin’ in the Rain: 1952 *Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds Director: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly
PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 26 HISTO RY THIS MONTH 64 YEARS AGO
Singin’ in the Rainhas gone down as the greatest The three star—Gene kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie musical ever made by MGM and possibly all of Reynolds—perform with delightful lightheartedness, Hollywood. With incredible choreography, this witty as if they are giddy with joy. Kelly and O’Connor were screenplay about the making of movies and a collection established stars when the film was made in 1952. Debbie of great songsis pure joy crammed into 103 minutes. Reynolds was a newcomer with five previous smaller roles, and this was her big break. The joyous film, co-directed by Stanley Donen and acrobatic dancer-star-choreographer Gene Kelly, is a While it is tough to pick out one moment or element charming, up-beat, graceful and thoroughly enjoyable in this utterly joyous film, popular vote goes to Kelly’s experience with great songs, lots of flashbacks, soaking-wet “Singin’ in the Rain” dance number, wonderful dances (including the spectacular Broadway whichhas been hailed as “the single most memorable Melody Ballet with leggy guest star Cyd Charisse), dance number on film.” casting and story. Quite simply, watching “Singin’ in the Rain” is like The film was an extraordinary example of the ‘integrated ingesting a heady happy drug. It’s the perfect antidote to musical’ in which the story’s characters naturally the blues and puts you in a buttercup mood! express their emotions in the midst of their lives. Song and dance replace the dialogue, usually during moments Fun Facts: of high spirits or passionate romance. 1. The original negative of this film was destroyed in a fire. Plot: A smug but romantic silent film star and 2. It was voted the #1 movie musical in American film swashbuckling matinee idol (Gene Kelly) and his history by the American Film Institute in 2006. The glamorous blonde screen partner (Debbie Reynolds) are song “Singin’ In The Rain” ranks #3 in their top songs. expected, by studio heads, to pretend to be romantically involved with each other. They are also pressured by the 3. The script was written after the songs, and so the studio boss to change their silent romantic drama and writers had to generate a plot into which the songs make their first sound picture, renamed as the musical would fit. The Dancing Cavalier. 4. Only 19 when cast to play the film, Debbie Reynolds had to wake up at 4:00 a.m. and ride three different There’s one serious problem: the temperamental, buses to the studio. Sometimes, to avoid the commute, narcissistic star has a shrill, screechy voice—much like she would just sleep on the set. nails on chalkboard. How the characters save the day 5. Gene Kelly choreographed his dance scenes with Cyd and find a happy resolution forms the fun, frothy story. Charisse to hide the fact that she was taller than he was. To keep the height difference from being obvious, The film humorously parodies the panic surrounding Kelly made sure they were never both standing upright the troubling transition period from silents to talkies in when they were next to each other. the dream factory of Hollywood of the late 1920s, as the 6. The first time they tried to film the “Singin’ In The sound revolution swept through. Rain” sequence they shot it in the late afternoon. Unfortunately the residents nearby had just come home, and turned on their lawn sprinklers so there was not enough water pressure for the “rain” to work. They finally filmed the sequence the next day, when everyone had gone to work. 7. A microphone was hidden in Debbie Reynolds’ blouse so her lines could be heard more clearly. During one of the dance numbers, her heartbeat can be heard, mirroring what happens to her character Lina Lamont in the movie itself.
PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 27 FILM FESTIVALS Cleveland International Film Festival, 2017 Plot: When Mae (Emma Watson) is hired to work Festival Date: March 29 – April 09, 2017 for the world’s largest and most powerful tech and Venue: Cleveland, Ohio, USA social media company, she sees it as an opportunity Opening Film: California Typewriter of a lifetime. But her participation in a path breaking Closing Film: The Hero experiment, starts to affect the lives and future of her friends, family and that of humanity. Acclaimed Movie Lipstick Under My Burkha MOVIE INFO Directed By: James Ponsoldt Written By: James Ponsoldt Cast: Bill Paxton, Emma Watson, Tom Hanks Genre: Drama, Sci-fi, Thriller
2017 Nashville Film Festival Festival Date: April 20 – April 29, 2016 Venue: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Acclaimed Movie G FUNK
Plot: Set in the crowded by-lanes of small town India, “Lipstick Under My Burkha” chronicles the secret lives of four women in search of a little freedom. Though stifled and trapped in their worlds, these four women claim their desires through small acts of courage and stealthy rebellion.
MOVIE INFO Directed By: Alankrita Shrivastava Written By: Alankrita Shrivastava Genre: Drama
Tribeca Film Festival 2017 Festival Date: April 19 – April 30, 2017 Venue: New York, USA Opening Film: King of Peking Closing Film: Devil’s Gate
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