AFI’s top 250 greatest female screen legends The American Film Institute ranked the top 25 female greatest screen legends of American film history from the following shortlist of 250 nominees. AFI defines an American screen legend as “an actor or a team of actors with a significant screen presence in American feature-length films (films of […]
Quentin Tarantino on the film that inspired Inglourious Basterds Inglourious Basterds is considered to be a Quentin Tarantino masterpiece. With Brad Pitt leading a stellar cast, it’s a thrilling, violent and entertaining ride. It tells an alternative history where a group of Jewish-American soldiers plot to assassinate Nazi leaders in occupied France during World War […]
Hollywood royalty in wartime: The stars of Stage Door Canteen In the golden glow of 1940s Hollywood, few films captured the spirit of the WWII home front quite like Stage Door Canteen (1943). More than just a patriotic musical-drama, this public domain classic is a time capsule of stardom, bringing together over 40 of the […]
Quentin Tarantino picks his favourite public domain movies Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino has selected his favourite movies that are in the public domain. There are hundreds of titles that have fallen out of copyright and the maverick film maker behind Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction is a fan of this niche genre. Speaking to the […]
Tarantino and movie buffs share their top public domain films Award-winning film director Quentin Tarantino and the Pure Cinema Podcast came up with their best public domain titles. This genre is treasured because it offers unrestricted access to classic and historical films, allowing everyone to enjoy and share cultural heritage freely. Public domain status ensures […]
Actors in films before they were famous Plenty of amazing, often overlooked movies feature A-list actors before they gained fame. Viewers interested in seeing the early careers of their favourite stars have a wealth of excellent films to explore. The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) – Kirk Douglas The Strange Love of Martha Ivers […]
The best biopic movies you’ve probably never seen A biopic movie, short for biographical picture, is a film that dramatises the life of a real person, often highlighting their achievements and personal struggles. They offer a deep and often inspiring look into the lives of influential figures, providing both entertainment and education. Biopics can offer […]
12 of the best movies based on true stories When it comes to Hollywood movies, often truth is stranger – and more entertaining – than fiction. Through the glorious medium of film, we can get closer to true events that have shaped our history. Whether it’s a war-time thriller or a classic underdog story, immersing […]
The biggest stars from Hollywood’s Golden Age Hollywood’s Golden Age, typically considered to be the period from the late 1920s to the early 1960s, produced some of the most iconic actors in film history. Here are some of the biggest stars from that era: 1. Humphrey Bogart Known for his tough-guy persona and iconic roles […]