Rita Hayworth, America’s original sex symbol, was born Margarita Carmen Cansino; her father was a Spanish dancer of Roma…
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How Brigitte Bardot Built a Life on Her Own Terms — From Sex Symbol to Animal Rights Crusader
“Aging is sad, but growing up is pleasant,” said the iconic French actress who was often labeled a “carefree girl.” The shy daughter of a strict Catholic family was destined…
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Clint Eastwood’s first appearance on screen, 70 years ago, wasn’t even credited. It was his role as the “Man with No Name” that transformed him into a star actor and…
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Why did a decorated French film star struggle to build a career in Hollywood — and why did he insist on having no grave? From Gangster to Commissioner A Knight…
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“The resources of youth are intellect, talent, and creativity,” the actress says, still dazzling on glamorous red carpets. “If you learn to harness this source, you can truly conquer age.”…
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On October 9, 2016, the world lost a cinematic giant: Andrzej Wajda. His death is a reminder to reflect on the legacy of a man who helped shape global cinema.…
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Alfred Hitchcock’s spy thriller “The Lady Vanishes” (1938) was one of the last films he made in England before moving to Hollywood. A decade later he made his first color…
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George Bernard Shaw called Chaplin the creator of the most famous image in world cinema—the Tramp. Stoic and silent, with a bowler hat, polite manners, and empty pockets, the character…
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Even as she approaches a significant milestone, the star of “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” remains true to her nature — passionate and independent. Talent and Discipline Catherine Fabien Dorleac—this was…
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Last year the world lost Jean-Paul Belmondo. His passing largely went unnoticed as people were preoccupied with global health crises. This year, amid another wave of stress, the world barely…
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A team of researchers from Peking University in China and Osaka University in Japan made a surprising discovery. They found that going to the movies at least once a month…
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A study by researchers at the École Normale Supérieure in Paris suggests that watching a movie together is one of the best ways to get to know someone. The École…