Oscar Directors: Brooks, Mel–Jewish Cinema and Humor

I think I’m Jewish not because of the Jewish religion at all. I think it’s the relationship with the people and the pride I have–Mel Brooks

Liv Ullmann: Dheeraj Akolkar’s Documentary of the Distnguished Actress and Director

The story of an ever-evolving human being, full of openness and curiosity, while also demonstrating what it means to be a woman in a male-dominated world.

When Jim Jarmusch Meets Man Ray: Four Films of Painter, Photographer, Director Man Ray

Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan, from the group Sqürl, have brought them together into a single artistic object and composed the soundtrack.    

Palestine 36: Annemarie Jacir’s Historical Drama is Palestine’s Entry for Best International Feature Oscar

Annemarie Jacir’s historical drama tells the story of the Palestinian revolt against British colonial rule.

Oscar Actors: Yeoh, Michelle-Social Background, Career, Awards

Michelle Choo Kheng (August 6, 1962),, known professionally as Michelle Yeoh, is a Malaysian actress with a career spanning over four decades. Yeoh has appeared in wide array of genres, and received various accolades, including an Oscar, in addition to nominations for two British Academy Film Awards. Credited as Michelle Khan in early films, she […]