An important figure in the 2024 British drama HappinessPatrick Steptoe’s fate after the events depicted in the film highlights his important achievements in the development of in vitro fertilization. Directed by Ben Taylor, Happiness depicts the true events of how three scientific researchers studied the issues of infertility in women and worked together to develop in vitro fertilization in England. The film offers a profoundly accurate depiction of the true story of the development of IVFwhich led to the successful birth of the first IVF baby in 1978. The cast of Happiness features Bill Nighy as Patrick Steptoe, who meets…
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The long awaited Evil has finally arrived in theaters and joins the growing list of many film adaptations of L. Frank Baum’s celebrated novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Over the course of his life, Baum released 13 ounce novels, and since his death in 1919, other stories have been written by his descendants. The release of the first installment of Baum’s ounce series in 1900 marked the beginning of one of the most popular and acclaimed franchises in entertainment history. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has since extended far beyond the gates of the Emerald City, with a surprising…
With the epic shark action movie continuing to attract fans years after its release, there are always fans looking Meg streaming options. Directed by Jon Turteltaub and starring Jason Statham, Meg is a 2018 film that tells the story of a group of scientists who are involved in a rescue mission deep in the Pacific Ocean when a large predator, long thought to be extinct, attacks a deep-sea submersible and its crew. It’s a race against time as the team fights to save those trapped and fight a creature unlike any they’ve ever seen. Based on the book Meg: A…
British drama filmmakers, Happinesswere tasked with finding a cast of talented actors to help recreate the events of one of the greatest medical breakthroughs in history. Directed by Ben Taylor, Happiness follows a surgeon, Patrick Steptoe, and a scientist, Robert Edwards, who team up with nurse embryologist Jean Purdy to work on solving the medical puzzle of infertility. The trio are pioneers in the advancement of IVF, leading to the birth of the world’s first IVF baby, born in 1978. Happiness portrays the determination and dedication that the three have in their researchand helping women struggling with fertility. But as…
Throughout the history of OscarMany directors have been acclaimed for their commitment to bringing classic Hollywood films to life. Since its first awards ceremony held nearly a century ago, the Oscars have been recognized as the highest honor possible in the film industry. Many actors, composers and directors have received recognition from the Academy for their hard work in creating many acclaimed films. Since the first ceremony in 1929, the Academy awarded directors for their dedication to transforming a script into a film using actors, visual effects and cameras. With the 96th ceremony scheduled for March 3, 2025, there are…
After Little things like thatThe film to watch is a similar drama from 2002 to learn more about life in Ireland during the 20th century. Little things like that is adapted from the 2021 novel by Claire Keegan and depicts the everyday life of coal merchant Bill Furlong, who becomes increasingly suspicious of the work of his town’s Magdalene laundry and struggles to decide whether to remain silent or retaliate. The film stars Cillian Murphy, who also served as producer on his first film since his Oscar-winning performance in Oppenheimer. Little things like that it received highly positive reviews and…
In the history of OscarIrish playwright George Bernard Shaw set an impressive record that lasted more than seven decades. The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are recognized as the most prestigious award that can be won in the film industry. Since its creation, almost a century ago, many winners have set different records in Oscar historyincluding John Ford, who set a driving record that has stood for 72 years, and La La Terrawhich broke the 86-year-old Oscar record in 2017. Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw is often considered one of the greatest playwrights in history. Throughout your life,…
The long-awaited second season of the historical drama Wolf Hall is set to explore the marriage of Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour. Adapted from the book series by Hillary Mantel, Wolf Hall is set in the 16th century, during the infamous reign of Henry VIII of England. This chronicles the life of its chief minister, Thomas Cromwellfrom his time as a humble lawyer to becoming the king’s chief minister. The first season of Wolf Hall was released to critical acclaim, achieving a high score of 96% on Rotten tomatoesand winning two BAFTA TV Awards in 2016, including…
In a fun classic Hollywood trivia, The Wizard of Oz I cut a specific song from the film, but the film still made a subtle reference to it as the story progressed. Adapted from L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of OzThe story depicts the journey of Dorothy Gale, who is transported to the magical land of Oz after her home in Kansas is swept away by a tornado. The 1939 cast Wizard of Oz the film includes Judy Garland, Margaret Hamilton and Billie Burke. The film was a critical success; The Wizard of Oz was praised for…
Since its inception nearly a century ago, the Oscars have seen many talented actors receive nominations in the Academy’s different acting categories. The Oscar is recognized as the most coveted award in the film industry. Since its first awards ceremony in 1929, many actors have had the honor of winning Oscars for their acting skills in several acclaimed films. The Academy has four different categories where a person’s acting skills are recognized: Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress. Dozens of actors, such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert Downey Jr, received several nominations before even winning…