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Saif Ali Khan to face a clash with Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks

Jan 052018

Actor Saif Ali Khan will face a clash with Hollywood actor Tom Hanks. Both their films will be releasing in India on the same date i.e 12th January 2018 saif ali tom hanks

Actor Saif Ali Khan will face a clash with Hollywood actor Tom Hanks. Both their films will be releasing in India on the same date i.e 12th January 2018. Saif Ali Khan’s next release Kaalakandi will face a clash with Tom Hanks starrer ‘The Post’. Steven Spielberg’s next directorial ‘The Post’ is releasing in India on 12th January 2018 which has Tom Hanks in lead role.

‘The Post’ is a thrilling drama about the unlikely partnership of Katharine Graham (Streep), the first female publisher of The Washington Post, and its driven editor Ben Bradlee (Hanks), as they race to catch up with The New York Times to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets that spanned three decades and four U.S. Presidents. Saif Ali Khan is known for his offbeat roles in his films, the actor had given a power-packed performance in his previous acclaimed black comedy film ‘Being Cyrus’ and now his next release Kaalakaandi is again a Bollywood Black Comedy written and directed by Akshat Verma.

On the other hand, Tom Hanks is one of the biggest global stars and is known for his performances in his films, he is all set to amaze the audience with ‘The Post’. The Post has already opened to phenomenal reviews in the USA where the film was released.

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1995 Oscars Changed The Fate Of 'Forrest Gump', 'Pulp Fiction' & 'The Shawshank Redemption

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Oct 232017

Year after year movies set new heights, unveil new themes and give us thought provoking storylines to be cherished forever. In February, the Oscar telecast is viewed by millions of movie lovers around the world, as the star-studded ceremony is one of the most anticipated events in the entertainment industry. People wait for the entire year to watch their favorite films and artists winning the golden trophy.

However, at several instances in the history of Academy Awards, questions have been raised on the winners and those nominated.

It was 1995, when three of the most watched cult classics in the history of cinema, competed for Best Film category. The night of March 27, 1995 changed the fate of the then three best film nominees and the final winner. It was Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Pulp Fiction’, Robert Zemeckis’s ‘Forrest Gump’ and Frank Darabont’s ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ – films that stood in the toughest face-off against each other. Let’s take a look at what makes these three films special keeping in mind that no arguments since last 22 years have been able to create a dent in the individual popularity of each of these films.

Starting from ‘Forrest Gump’, the film took away six Oscars out of thirteen nominations. Tom Hanks, who later became popular by the name of the most memorable role he has ever done – ‘Forrest’, carried the film solely on his shoulders. Critics defined this film as “a heart-breaker of oddball wit and startling grace”, in no time after the film’s release, people started believing that ‘Forrest Gump’ is one movie titled ‘constitutive’, when it comes to the list of films one must watch in their lifetime. The film not only had the grace to transport one into a new world, but also stood strong with a remarkable performance not often available to the audience.

How 1995 Oscars Changed The Fate Of Forrest Gump, Pulp Fiction And The Shawshank Redemption © Paramount Pictures

When Al Pacino and Robert De Niro announced the Best Film (1995) winner, it left viewers watching the telecast throughout the world disappointed as ‘Pulp Fiction’ lost the award to ‘Forrest Gump’.

People have always known Quentin Tarantino as a film-maker with an exceptional vision. No director or film-maker in Hollywood has been able to knit stories of hatred and bloodshed like Tarantino. With his second attempt in aestheticizing violence through ‘Pulp Fiction’, Quentin succeeded in building his own audience. ‘Pulp Fiction’ not only garnered critical acclaim at various film festivals during 1994, its very unsympathetic and exhilarating shrewdness hit the most unexplored areas of cinema. Even after receiving seven Oscar nominations, not winning the most deserved one would always remain an unfulfilled dream for ‘Pulp Fiction’ fans.

How 1995 Oscars Changed The Fate Of Forrest Gump, Pulp Fiction And The Shawshank Redemption © Miramax Films

‘The Shawshank Redemption’ slowly became a worldwide phenomenon, years after critics called it a film which “stands the test of time and still resonates with viewers.” A simple humane story of survival over the years became the most loved film ever. ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ won no Academy Award that night, but still maintains its stronghold as the highest rated film on IMDb.

The night of March 27, 1995 is still a mystery, as for many it was the most significant event of their careers, while for others the most life transforming. Beyond awards and recognitions, the path-breaking stories of each of these three films not only made them the best of cult classics but timeless epics of Hollywood.

From 'Saving Private Ryan' To 'Sully', Tom Hanks Has Proved To Be The Ultimate Hollywood Star

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Aug 222017

With a great movie comes box-office collections and fame. With a great performance comes satisfaction and content. Versatility defines a performer, and gratitude defines a man. A distinguished actor is always congenial, and so is Tom Hanks. Hanks is perceived to be an amiable actor by his fans. With each movie, he keeps evolving in his performances and keeps alive a true artist’s spirit still at the age of 61.

As an actor, one is required to assess one’s ability by playing challenging roles on the screen. Known for his various characters in various genres, Hanks never failed to surprise the audience by accomplishing an array of tasks. Unpredictably, his projects have become better and appreciable with the passage of time. His crafty selection and tryst with work entitle his 40 splendid years in Hollywood. It his brilliance as an actor that bagged him with two consecutive Academy Awards for ‘Philadelphia’ (1993) and ‘Forrest Gump’ (1994) in the Best Actor category and his dedication as a producer which rewarded him with several Emmy Awards. Remarkably, his impact on us has always been positive.

The commencement of his career dates back to 1978, when interning at the Great Lakes Theatre Festival in Ohio prompted him to drop out of college and follow his passion instead. During the same time, he earned its reward when Time Magazine named Hanks one of the “Top 10 College Dropouts”.

He never disconnected himself with his work since then. In the following year, though, he worked for low budget projects but later landed one of the lead roles in a TV Series titled ‘Bosom Buddies’. Splash (1984) was his first feature film which surprisingly hit the box office, following which, there was another romantic comedy known as ‘Bachelor Party’ (1984), giving Hanks a career hike.

Later, Hanks began to extend his comic roles to more dramatic ones. It was with ‘Nothing in Common’ and ‘Josh’, he dipped his toes in the dramatic waters for the first time. He was looked upon as a major Hollywood talent when he earned his first nominations for the Academy Awards for the Best Actor as the lead in fantasy comedy ‘Big’ (1988).

After a few box-office underperformers – ‘The Burbs’, ‘Joe Versus the Volcano’ and ‘The Bonfire of the Vanities’ he had a major comeback with ‘Turner & Hooch’ (1989). His roles in ‘Sleepless in Seattle’, ‘You’ve Got Mail’ and ‘A League of their Own’ ensured that Hanks was there to stay. In the 2000’s he proved that he could still keep the audience captivated by his characters in ‘Cast Away’ and ‘The Ladykillers’, which are known to be the two most outlandish roles he ever played. Critics have always applauded his portrayal of character as Jim Lovell in ‘Apollo 13′, his voice over as Woody in ‘Toy Story’ as well as his Oscar-nominated performance as Captain Miller in ‘Saving Private Ryan’.

Tom Hanks has delivered one extraordinary set of performances after the other, unmatched and untouched. His upcoming film ‘The Papers’ and his first time association with Meryl Streep (as co-actor) is already being seen as a major Oscar contender for this year, especially when the film is under the direction of Steven Spielberg.

The legacy of Tom Hanks stands as a path-breaking, fearless and supremely talented career. You can vbe sure that his star has never fallen!