MOVIE QUIZ: TEST YOUR ASTERIx IQ

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MOVIE QUIZ:
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THE BEST NEW MOVIES PLAYING THIS MONTH:
DILWALE, BAJIRAO MASTANI, THE GOOD DINOSAUR!
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GREETINGS
ear Movie Lovers,
Here’s your brand new edition of Movies First, your
exclusive window to the world of cinema.
Will the lightsaber duel between Kylo Ren and
Finn be street-brawl messy or cutting-edge
sophisticated? How will sword-crossing lovers
Bajirao and Mastani overcome the odds against
their towering romance? What magical moments
will Dilwale etch in our hearts?
Doff your hat to that most magnificent of all movies,
The Godfather II; released 41 years ago, yet fresh
as yesterday. Trace Martin Scorsese’s journey from
Sicilian immigrant to top-tier Hollywood director.
Be the first to hear the untold stories behind the
casting of Bajirao Mastani. Know your Obelix from
Cacophonix? Prove it by taking our wickedly tough
movie quiz!
We really hope you enjoy the issue. Wish you a
fabulous month of movie watching.
Regards
The wait for these answers isn’t long now: Each
Friday this December is packed with a blockbuster
or two.
Gautam Dutta
CEO, PVR Limited
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RELEASING THIS MONTH
A sneak-peak into the big release of the month!
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DILWALE
Some Love Stories Never End…
Atmos
The buzz is that Dilwale marks an interesting
departure from Rohit Shetty’s signature style.
Romance and drama dominate, bookended by action
and comedy. Adding heft to the emotional fabric are
veterains Vinod Khanna and Kabir Bedi. The romance
between Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon is tinged
with tenderness, too.
Just when we thought we had lost SRK to the pretty
young damsels - Anushka, Katrina and Deepika
- Rohit Shetty has brought Bollywood’s golden
coupleback with Dilwale. Promising a reprisal of
their much loved chemistry, Dilwale plays on a title
that has come to define the zenith of SRK and Kajol’s
onscreen romance.
the wraps, the film as the trailer suggests looks
like a thorough going Rohit Shetty vehicle, with his
trademark flying cars and falling goons.The film also
stars Varun Dhawan as Khan’s younger brother with
Kriti Sanon playing his love interest.
Music
The music for Dilwale is composed by Pritam while
lyrics are penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The film
includes a romantic song between Shah Rukh Khan
and Kajol, titled “Gerua.” Shot in Iceland, the song
was launched at Maratha Mandir, the same location
where DDLJ completed 20 years.
DID YOU KNOW?
Instead of Rohit Shetty’s typical
“flying cars,” Dilwale will show
Shah Rukh Khan perform some deathdefying water stunts in Mauritius.
While the plot details have been kept tightly under
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Reasons to Watch
Rohit Shetty is the maestro of mega-entertainers. And
when he puts Bollywood’s best-loved pair in the lead,
you are guaranteed the perfect year-end movie.
THE COLLECTION
Movies that have featured SRK and
Kajol have always done well at the
box office since they were first paired
together in Abbas-Mustan’s Baazigar.
Here’s a glance at the hit pair’s
earliercollaborations.
ll
these years
you have loved us
in DDLJ…
we hope you
love us even more
in Dilwale.
- Shah Rukh Khan
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
DILWALE
RELEASE 18 DEC
Genre: Action, Comedy, Musical
Language: Hindi
Director: Rohit Shetty
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Varun
Dhawan, Kriti Sanon
Studio: Red Chillies Entertainment
Pic Courtesy: Red Chillies Entertainment
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My Name is Khan (2010)
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star wars
Director: J.J. Abrams
Star Cast: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Duration: 135 minutes
Release Date: December 25
Studio: Lucasfilm Ltd, Walt Disney Pictures
In 2005 it looked like the Star Wars saga was
officially over. Lucasfilm and Twentieth Century Fox
released Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith,
which completed the prequels trilogy and tied the
story back to the first film in the series. It was done,
finished, kaput, and ended.
But then along came Disney. In October 2012 the
studio brokered a $4.05 billion deal to buy Lucasfilm,
and with the deal came the announcement that they
would be starting production on a whole new trilogy
of Star Wars films that would keep the epic story
going for years and years to come. Naturally, fanboys
started to foam at the mouth with anticipation. What
would the new movies be about? Would they bring
back classic characters or merely focus on new ones?
Would there be new stories set outside of the trilogy?
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peace. The First Order has risen from the ashes of
the Empire; the Rebellion has become the X-Wingcentric Resistance; and somewhere in the middle
are the mysterious Knights of Ren.
Many of the heroes of before, Leia Organa, Han Solo,
Chewbacca, R2-D2 and C-3PO are all still active and
fighting in the Resistance against this group.
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somethin g that
was really remarkable,
reall y well
writte n with some
ver y intrig ui ng
developments.
I was very happy.
- Har rison Ford
The Story: The film is set 30 years after Return of
the Jedi, and the galaxy far, far away is still not at
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They are joined in the fight by new heroes:
• Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac): “The best frickin’
pilot in the galaxy,” is Isaac’s own description of
Resistance X-Wing flyboy Poe. His story is set in
motion when he’s given a mission by “a certain
princess”, which we’re going to assume means
Leia. On that quest he encounters Finn, and,
again according to Isaac, their fates are forever
intertwined”.
• Finn (John Boyega): A former First Order
Stormtrooper who has taken up the lightsaber that
once belonged to Anakin Skywalker and later Luke
Skywalker. “When we find Finn, he’s in incredible
danger,” says Boyega, “and the way he reacts to
this danger changes his life, and launches him into
the Star Wars universe in a very unique way.”
• Rey (Daisy Ridley): Rey is a scavenger on
the junkyard planet Jakku. Newcomer Ridley
says “she’s completely self-sufficient and does
everything for herself, until she meets another
character and the adventure begins.”
They are opposed by powerful new forces, including
• Kylo Ren (Adam Driver): A fearsome and
mysterious dark side user wielding a red lightsaber
of unusual design. Ren is a user of the Dark Side
and something of a Darth Vader obsessive, styling
himself after the 30-years-dead Sith Lord, down
to his almost-familiar mask.
• Supreme Leader Snoke (Andy Serkins): A
powerful figure on the Dark Side of The Force.”He
is severely damaged. Although he’s a powerful
leader, he comes across as vulnerable. Very
scarred and disfigured,”says Andy Serkins.
• Captain Phasma (Gwendoline Christie): A Chrome
Trooper (shiny Stormtrooper with a cape) for the
First Order.
The First Order, while equipped with Stormtroopers,
TIE Fighters, Star Destroyers and similar Imperial
accoutrements, aren’t necessarily the same Empire
that was unseated at the end of Jedi.
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TRIVIA
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Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
(2015) has a budget of 200 million dollars:
the highest for a Star Wars film so far.
The trailer notched up more than 20 million
YouTube views within 24 hours of release.
The pre-sales movie ticket sites in the US
reportedly crashed after starting ticket sales.
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Directors discussed to helm the film
included Michael Vaughn, Steven Spielberg,
Christopher Nolan, Ben Affleck and James
Cameron; before J.J. Abrams was selected.
He now becomes the first director to direct
a Mission Impossible, Star Trek (2009) film
and a Star Wars film.
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The original composer for all six Star Wars
films, John Williams, returns with this 7th
one.
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George Lucas originally planned the Star
Wars saga to be nine films, with Episode 9
being the final chapter in the series.
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When Harrison Ford and Chewbacca set foot
on the Millennium Falcon, every one of the
200 people on set went quiet, stunned by the
iconic presence of Ford and Chewbacca back
on Han Solo’s ship.
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Real locations and miniature models were
preferred over green-screens and computergenerated imagery where possible, to make
the film aesthetically similar to the original
Star Wars trilogy.
TECHNICAL SPECS
Eschewing the digital format of George Lucas’
prequels, Abrams and his cinematographer Dan
Mindel opted to shoot The Force Awakens on 35mm
film, the better to channel the aesthetic of the original
trilogy. Abrams has also been a passionate advocate of
practical effects where possible, so there’s been plenty
of scale model work and engineering wizardry.
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QUIZ
Asterix
Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods is all set
for release this January, but how much do
you know about the plucky French warrior
and his world?
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1 - To which ancient tribe do Asterix and his
friends belong?
o Gauls
o Saxons
o Vikings
The main setting for the series is an unnamed
coastal village in Armorica, a province of Gaul
(modern France), in the year 50 BC.
2 - In which comic magazine did Asterix
first appear?
o Vaillant
o Spirou
o Pilote
The series first appeared in the Franco-Belgian
comic magazine Pilote on 29 October 1959.
Asterix was written by René Goscinny and
illustrated by Albert Uderzo until the death of
Goscinny in 1977. Uderzo then took over the
writing until 2009, when he sold the rights to
publishing company Hachette.
7 - Which Roman general frequently attempts to
conquer Asterix’s tribe?
o Julius Caesar
o Tiberius Nero
o Flavius Aetius
Julius Caesar is the main antagonist of the
comics. Many of the stories involve his schemes
finally to conquer this last Gaulish village holding
out against his legions.
3 - How do Asterix and the villagers gain their
superhuman strength?
o Eating mushrooms
o Drinking a magic potion
o Chanting special words
TheGauls resist Roman occupation by means of a
magic potion, brewed by their druid called Getafix,
which gives the recipient superhuman strength.
4 - What is the French name for Dogmatix?
o Ideiafix
o Idéfix
o Ideafix
Dogmatix is a tiny white terrier dog whose French
name is Idéfix, a pun on the French expression
idée fixe meaning an obsession.
5 - Asterix - The Mansions of the Gods is based on
which volume of the Asterix comic book series?
o 11th
o 15th
o 17th
Based on 17th volume of the comic book series,
The Mansions of the Gods is the first Asterix 3D
motion picture.
6 - Who wrote the original series of
Asterix comics?
o Albert Uderzo
o Jean-Michel Charlier
o René Goscinny
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Brad Pitt
The three-time Oscar nominee first stole our hearts in
1991, when he starred in his breakout film Thelma and
Louise. Since then, the actor has become one of the most
renowned and highest-paid players in Hollywood.
Here are five interesting facts about the actor, who turns
52 this December.
1. Pitt’s earliest credited roles were in television, starting
with Another World (1964) before appearing in the
recurring role of Randy on the legendary prime time soap
opera Dallas (1978).
2. His portrayal of frenetic oddball Jeffrey Goines in
Twelve Monkeys (1995) won him a Golden Globe for Best
Supporting Actor. He has further receivedtwo Best Actor
Oscar nominations, for The Curious Case of Benjamin
Button (2008) and Moneyball (2011).
3. In 2008, researchers at the New England Historic
Genealogical Society made a surprising discovery: Brad
Pitt and President Barack Obama are relatives (ninth
cousins, to be accurate.)
4. His favourite movies are: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s
Nest (1975), Fitzcarraldo (1982) and The Assassination of
Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
5. Commercials with Brad’s face in Toyota Altis were
banned in Malaysia because the authorities felt his looks
would plant a sense of inferiority amongst Malaysian men.
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MUST WATCH BOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTERS
DEC
HATE STORY 3
Betrayal can only happen if
you are in love
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Genre: Drama, Thriller
Language(s): Hindi
Director: Vishal Pandya
Cast: Karan Singh Grover,
Zarine Khan, Sharman Joshi,
Daisy Shah
Certification:(A)
Studio: T-Series
Pic Courtesy: © T-Series
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Reason to watch: The movie not only promises to be more racy than
its predecessors but the cast is also looking hotter than ever before.
Quote-Unquote: “The script of the movie excited me. It is a
fine drama and I have a great part to play in it.” – Sharman Joshi
4
Let the Truth Prevail Genre: Drama
Language(s): Hindi
Director: Madhureeta Anand
Cast: Meenu Hooda,
Ridhima Sud, Kuldeep Ruhil,
Manoj Bakshi
Certification: U/A
Studio: Starfire Movies
Pic Courtesy: © Starfire Movies
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Movie Plot: Set in today’s corporate world, Hate Story 3 is an
erotic revenge thriller revolving around Aditya (Sharman Joshi)
and Siya Singh (Zarine Khan) whose relationship is disrupted when
an unknown businessman Saurav Singhania (Karan Grover) enters
their lives.
DEC
KAJARYA
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Movie Plot: The story of a rookie journalist in Delhi (Ridhima
Sud) who exposes a woman, Kajarya (Meenu Hooda) believed
to embody Goddess Kali and kill female newborns in a village
nearby.
Reason to watch: The film is a powerful, yet sensitively handled
story that touches on several issues in the subtext of its narrative.
Did you know: Premiered at Cannes, the movie has found critical
appreciation internationally and has been selected by the Forbes
India Magazine as #1 in the Top 5 Indian Films to See in 2014.
DEC
BAJIRAO MASTANI
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The Love Story of a Warrior
Genre: Period, Romance
Language(s): Hindi
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Cast: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra
Certification: U/A
Studio: Eros International, Bhansali Productions
Pic Courtesy: ©Eros Now
Movie Plot: Bajirao Mastani is an epic tale of romance between one of
history’s greatest unsung heroes Peshwa Baji Rao I, who fearlessly
protected his kingdom over 47 long wars and his second wife, Mastani.
Reason to watch: Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are back
together to sizzle on the big screen, after their blockbuster chemistry in
Ram Leela. And as if the duo weren’t enough, the period drama also has
the ever so talented Priyanka Chopra in a pivotal role.
Did you know: The Production designers Sujeet Sawant, Sriram Iyengar and
Saloni designed more than 21 sets including Aaina Mahal & Shaniwar Wada
after doing an extensive research. The promo teaser shows the grandeur &
aesthetically stunning visuals of Peshwa Period achieved by the designers.
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MUST WATCH HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTERS
IN THE HEART OF THE SEA
3D
DEC
4
The Tragedy of the Whaleship Genre: Action, Adventure
Essex
Language(s): English
THE GOOD DINOSAUR
Director: Ron Howard
Cast: Chris Hemsworth,
Benjamin Walker,
Cillian Murphy
Certification: U/A
Studio: Warner Bros.
Pic Courtesy: © Warner Bros
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Reason to watch: The movie, an adaptation of a landmark novel
by Herman Melville, reveals the encounter’s harrowing aftermath, as the ship’s surviving crew is pushed to their limits to
stay alive.
Did you know: This is the sixth film directed by Ron Howard based
on a true story. The others were Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, Cinderella
Man, Frost/Nixon and Rush.
DEC
LEGEND
4
THE NOTORIOUS TRUE STORY OF
THE KRAY TWINS
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Genre: Thriller
Language(s): English
Director: Brian Helgeland
Cast: Emily Browning,
Tom Hardy
Certification: (U/A)
Studio: Studiocanal
Pic courtesy: © Studiocanal
2015. S.A.
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Movie Plot: The film tells the story of the identical twin gangsters
Reggie and Ronnie Kray, two of the most notorious criminals in
British history, and their organised crime empire in the East End of
London during the 1960s.
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4
Genre: Animation
Language(s): English
Director: Peter Sohn
Cast: Neil Patrick Harris,
Judy Greer, Bill Hader
Certification:U/A
Studio:Disney
Pic courtesy: © Disney
Tiny but Tough
Movie Plot: Based on the events of 1820, when a whaling ship
was preyed upon by a sperm whale stranding its crew in the sea
for 90 days.
3D
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Movie Plot: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on
Earth missed the planet completely and dinosaurs never became
extinct? Follow this epic journey of Arlo, an Apatosaurus who
makes an unlikely human friend, learns the power of confronting
his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.
Reason to Watch: It’s the second Pixar release of the year after
the super successful Inside Out! Need we say more?
Did You Know: The good dinosaur is Pixar’s sixteenth feature film
and the first to have a Thanksgiving release since Toy Story 2 (1999).
SNOOPY AND CHARLIE BROWN: THE PEANUTS MOVIE
The story of an underdog, and
his dog
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DEC
11
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Language(s): English
Director: Steve Martino
Cast: Bill Melendez, Noah
Schnapp, Hadley Belle Miller
Certification: U/A
Studio: Fox Star Studios
Pic Courtesy: © 20th Century
Fox
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Movie Plot: Charlie Brown, the world’s most beloved underdog,
embarks upon a heroic quest, while his best pal, the lovable beagle
Snoopy, takes the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis Red Baron.
Reason to Watch: Legend is a classic crime thriller, taking us into
the secret history of the 1960s and the extraordinary events that
made the Kray Twins infamous.
Reason to watch: Charlie Brown and Snoopy star in a feel-good
movie with a powerful message, free spirited characters and
beautiful animation that preserves the looks of the characters from
the original 2D comics.
Did You Know: Tom Hardy, who plays Ronnie and Reginald Kray, also
played Britain’s most notorious prisoners Charles Bronson/ Michael Peterson in Bronson (2008). They met in real life while they were in jail together.
Kray described it as “The most frightening prison experience I’ve ever had.”
Did you know: The creator of Peanuts, Charles Schulz, said
that Charlie Brown is in fact not bald. He has blonde hair but
they areso transparent, you can’t see them.
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Shruti Mahajan
Star-studded period epic Bajirao Mastani is billed
as Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s grandest vehicle yet. The
movie’s casting director Shruti Mahajan reveals how
she picked the key players.
Bajirao Mastani marks your third
association with Sanjay Leela Bhansali
after Goliyon ki Raas leela Ram-Leela
and Mary Kom. How was this project
different from the rest?
While Sanjay Leela Bhansali mounts every film on a
lavish scale, this has been his dream project. He has
carried it inside him for so long that each character
was etched clearly in his mind and he did not want
to compromise on the scale, look, feel and local
flavours at any point. The setting was regal Marathi,
so the entire complexion was different from anything
he has done before.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known to be
particular about minute details.
Absolutely. This is one director for whom the acting,
look, nuances…everything has to be just perfect,
even at the audition stage. But having worked
with him for quite a while now, I have a better
understanding of what he wants.
How long did the auditions last
and roughly how many aspirants
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did you audition?
Too many to remember! With Mr. Bhansali, the
numbers usually don’t matter, it’s about the right
fit. His instructions are very simple and clear, “Don’t
give me options, just show me the best one you’ve
got. It took us nearly 4-5 months to find the people
who would fit the bill.
Besides the three leads, which actors
should we watch out for in Bajirao
Mastani?
Tanvi Azmi for sure. She had the fire in her to go
totally unconventional for her role, and you are going
to see her as never before. Milind Soman, with his
classic Marathi good looks, has been missed on the
big screen for a long time. He’s back with Bajirao
Mastani! Mahesh Manjrekar will be seen in an
interesting character role, too.
One particular character that was
challenging to cast?
Ah yes! The director wanted a very specific look for
the role of Ranveer Singh’s brother. The actor had
to be Marathi with a regal bearing and serious acting
talent. My team watched a lot of Marathi theater and
scouted the extensive Marathi actors’ network, which
I have to say is very cooperative. After a prolonged
search, we finalised Vaibhav Tatwawadi, who fitted
the role like a glove.
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THE LIFE OF A LEGEND:
Martin Scorsese
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MARTIN SCORSESE
One of Hollywood’s most renowned
directors, Martin Scorsese is a living
legend in the truest sense. His gritty,
hard-hitting films virtually defined
the state of modern American cinema
during the 1970s and ‘80s.
Early Life: Ironically, it was an illness that brought
him closer to the world of cinema! Growing up in the
Little Italy neighborhood of Manhattan, Scorsese was
a sickly child. Afflicted by severe asthma, he could not
play sports like other children, so he would either sit
at home watching television or go to the local movie
theater. That’s where his fascination for the silver
screen took root.
By the time he was 8 years old, Scorsese was already
drawing his own storyboards, often complete with the
line, “Directed and Produced by Martin Scorsese.”
His was never a rags-to-riches story, peppered with
struggles. Scorsese’s parents, Charles and Catherine,
both worked part-time as actors. As a youngster,
he made a 10-minute comedy film, which won him
a $500 scholarship to New York University, and his
destiny was decided.
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His Films: After graduation, Scorsese worked as an
instructor in the film department at NYU. One of his
students was the future iconic director Oliver Stone.
In 1968, he made his first feature-length film, Who’s
That Knocking at My Door? But it wasn’t until he
released Taxi Driver nearly 10 years later that he shot
to fame for his raw storytelling.
Scorsese’s forged a long association with Robert de
Niro: Mean Streets, Goodfellas, Cape Fear, Casino-together, they made magic, film after edgy film.
After watching Leonardo de Caprio in Titanic, de Niro
himself recommended the young star to Scorsese,
DID YOU KNOW?
Before he became a director,
Scorsese worked as a film
editor on several Hollywood
movies, and earned himself the
nickname “The Butcher” for his
ruthless cuts!
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who cast him in Gangs of New York. The Aviator
followed, cementing Leo’s position as Scorsese’s
new muse.
Still Going Strong: In his 70s, Scorsese remains as
dynamic as ever! There’s a Frank Sinatra biopic in the
works, and an adaptation of Shūsaku Endō’s 1966
novel, Silence. He is also the executive producer for
HBO’s Boardwalk Empire.
inema
is a matter
of what’s
in the frame
and
what’s out.
The Director at the Oscars: “You don’t make pictures
for Oscars,” says Scorsese whose luck at the Oscars
has been puzzlingly chequered. Take a glance:
• 1981: Scorsese’s film Raging Bull is nominated for
eight Oscars. It wins only two awards
• 1991: Goodfellas is nominated for six Oscars and
wins only one.
• 2003: The Gangs of New York is nominated for 10
Oscars, but does not win any.
• 2005: The Aviator is nominated for 11 Oscars and
wins five, but not for him as director.
• 2007: Scorsese’s film The Departed is nominated
for five Oscars and wins four. Scorsese wins his first
Oscar as Best Director for the film. When he goes to
the stage to accept the award he quips, “Could you
double-check the envelope?”
QUICK FACTS
BIRTH NAME:
Martin Charles Scorsese
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OCCUPATION:
Director, Producer, Screenwriter
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BIRTH DATE:
17 Nov, 1942
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PLACE OF BIRTH:
Flushing, New York
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YEARS ACTIVE:
1963 – Present
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ALMA MATER:
New York University
Scorsese’s film The Departed is nominated for five Oscars and
wins four.
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HISTORY
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THIS MONTH 41 YEARS AGO
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HISTORY
The Godfather II is beyond iconic. It is a cultural
bedrock. Not our words: they come from legendary
critic Roger Ebert. And he is not alone. Many critics
believe the sequel is superior to the original film.
Released in 1974, The Godfather II continues
the saga of the Corleone family, extending over a
period of 60 years and three generations. A grand
epic studying the nature of power, it is wrapped in
masterful production design and set to haunting
score by the inimitable Nino Rota.
The Plot: After Vito’s death, young Michael
Corleone (Robert de Niro) is influenced by ageing
Florida boss Hyman Roth. Michael is persuaded to
test family loyalties by expanding his empire into
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Cuba: together they will typify the corruption that
brought Fidel Castro into being.
Wow Factor: The Godfather II is more ambitious,
more elegiac, and delves deeper into the soil of
Italian-American myth than the original. It also has
one of the greatest single final scene in Hollywood
history, a real coup de cinéma.
Did You Know: The Godfather, Part II was the first
sequel in Academy history to win a Best Picture
Oscar. Nominated for eleven, it swept six: Best
Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor
(Robert DeNiro), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best
Art Direction/Set Decoration, and Best Original
Dramatic Score.
AL PACINO’S MASTERCLASS
DOG DAY
AFTERNOON
* Al Pacino, John Cazale,
Chris Sarandon
Directed by: Sidney Lumet (1975)
Theme: A man robs a bank to
pay for his lover’s operation;
it turns into a hostage situation
and a media circus.
Awards Won: Academy Award
(Best Original Screenplay), BAFTA
(Best Actor, Best Film Editing)
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SERPICO
* Al Pacino, John Randolph,
Jack Kehoe
Directed by: Sidney Lumet (1973)
Theme: The true story about
an honest New York cop who blew
the whistle on rampant corruption
in the force only to have
his comrades turn against him.
Awards Won: Golden Globe
(Best Actor)
SCENT OF
A WOMAN
* Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell,
James Rebhorn
Directed by: Martin Brest (1992)
Theme: A prep school student
needing money agrees to “babysit”
a blind man, but the job is not at all
what he anticipated.
Awards Won: Academy Award
(Best Actor), Golden Globe (Best Actor,
Best Motion Picture, Best Screenplay)
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FILM FESTIVALS
Whistler Film Festival
Festival Date: Dec 2 – Dec 6, 2015
Venue: Whistler, Canada
Opening Film:Carol
Closing Film: Numb
Jury: Marc-Andre Grondin, Carl Bessai, Kim Mccraw
Acclaimed Movie
TRUMBO
Plot: Set in 1980, The Doo Dah Man tells the story of JAKE,
a 20 year old college student living in New Jersey who, after
fighting with his absentee father, decides to run away from
his life and hitch hike across the country. Along the way he
is picked up by a 50 year old con artist, SMITTY, who has
recently broken out of jail. Together they travel through the
back roads of Texas, always staying one step ahead of the law.
MOVIE INFO
Directed By: Claude Green
Written By: Jack Ballo
Cast: Glenn Morshower, Will Brittain, Katherine Willis
Runtime:92 min
Genre: Drama
12th Dubai International Film Festival
Festival Date: Dec 9 – Dec 16, 2015
Venue: Dubai, UAE
Opening Film:1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn Al-Haytham
Closing Film: Youth
Plot: In 1947, Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) was Hollywood’s
top screenwriter until he and other artists were jailed and
blacklisted for their political beliefs. TRUMBO recounts how
Dalton used words and wit to win two Academy Awards and
expose the absurdity and injustice under the blacklist, which
entangled everyone from gossip columnist Hedda Hopper (Helen
Mirren) to John Wayne, Kirk Douglas and Otto Preminger.
Acclaimed Movie
Suffragette
MOVIE INFO
Directed By: Jay Roach
Cast: Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren
Runtime: 124 min
Genre: Biography, Drama
Monaco International Film Festival 2015
Festival Date: Dec 4 – Dec 7, 2015
Venue: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Opening Film: Getting Meisnered
Closing Film: The Doo Dah Man
Jury: Elika Portnoy, Tara Emerson, Martha Hart, Eun Ah Lee,
Elham Madani
Acclaimed Movie
The Doo Dah Man
Plot: A drama that tracks the story of the foot soldiers of
the early feminist movement, women who were forced
underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse
with an increasingly brutal State. These women were not
primarily from the genteel educated classes, they were working
women who had seen peaceful protest achieve nothing.
Radicalized and turning to violence as the only route to change,
they were willing to lose everything in their fight for equality
- their jobs, their homes, their children and their lives. Maud
was one such foot soldier. The story of her fight for dignity is
as gripping and visceral as any thriller, it is also heart-breaking
and inspirational
MOVIE INFO
Directed By: Sarah Gavron
Written By: Abi Morgan
Cast: Carey Mulligan, Anne-Marie Duff, Helena Bonham Carter,
Meryl Streep
Runtime: 106 min
Genre: Drama
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