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Ben Kingsley

  • Movies Based on Plays – I

    Movies Based on Plays – I

    There are both advantages and disadvantages to adapting a play for the big screen (or TV). It can certainly save the filmmakers the cost and time of writing a screenplay for the movie, but it also adds a new set of complexities. Scripts for plays are usually restricted to a few venues, or in many… Read more

  • Movie Review: Death and the Maiden (1994)

    Movie Review: Death and the Maiden (1994)

    If you have not noticed by now, most of my reviews,(at least for the time being) , besides film noir are on small budget movies with a limited cast. It always amazes me about how a director can do so much with few resources but with great actors. When a veteran director creates a movie… Read more

  • Movie Review: House of Sand and Fog(2003)

    Movie Review: House of Sand and Fog(2003)

    The House of Sand and Fog, combines the acting talents of two Oscar winners, Jennifer Connelly(A Beautiful Mind) and Sir Ben Kingsley(Gandhi, Sexy Beast) with the directing talents of Vadim Perelman. Director: Vadim Perelman. Cast: Ben Kingsley, Jennifer Connelly Available for free on Pluto It begs the question of who is right in their path… Read more