RIVANSHI RAKHRAI
Christopher Nolan's film, surpassing a billion dollars at the box office, showcased the potency of the superhero genre. With critical and popular acclaim, it set a benchmark for the excellence and memorability achievable in such cinema, culminating in an Oscar win for the late Heath Ledger in the Supporting Actor category.
Jon Favreau, Robert Downey Jr., and Kevin Feige laid the foundation for the Marvel Cinematic Universe with this daring film, challenging both the lead actor and director to venture into unfamiliar territory.
Amidst the era of groundbreaking visual effects in action movies, James Cameron applied his expertise in cinematic spectacle to an epic romance set aboard the ill-fated ocean liner RMS Titanic.
The darker tone of the second installment in the archaeologist's adventures prompted the introduction of the now-common PG-13 rating. This rating allowed for an intermediary level of graphic content, making films still accessible to a young audience.
George Lucas's creation ignited a wave of science fiction films. While Stanley Kubrick could have inspired this trend in the previous decade, Lucas distinguished himself with an expansive and near-mythological vision within his created universe, marking a new era for Hollywood.
Despite exceeding its budget and extending well beyond its shooting schedule, Jaws defied expectations. Devoid of major star power, the film emerged as a summer blockbuster and, at that time, the highest-grossing film in history. Steven Spielberg's masterful storytelling and the element of fear drew audiences in droves.
Orson Welles boldly confronted media tycoon William Randolph Hearst in the thinly veiled drama of Citizen Kane. Collaborating with Herman Mankiewicz, Welles redefined screenwriting and reshaped cinematic imagery alongside the innovative Gregg Toland.