Finley Clough is an inspired writer with a passion for practical and fictional storytelling. With a unique voice that is authentic and true to herself, she enjoys writing that focuses on the beauty and wonder of the world around us. A gifted wordsmith with an eye for detail, Finley uses her words to transport readers to new and exciting places and leaves them with a sense of awe and inspiration. Whether through articles, short stories, or novels, Finley continues to captivate audiences with her creativity and masterful use of language.
Mar 1, 2023
The dramatic, and partly fictional retelling of the sinking of the Titanic – which took place early in the morning on April 15th, 1912 – has a warm place in the hearts of audiences around the world. The film is directed by James Cameron, known for his emotional, yet gorgeously cinematic filmmaking techniques and storytelling skills. The film’s cast includes the illustrious Leonardo DiCaprio starring alongside his love interest, Kate Winslet. In addition to these actors, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Francis Fisher, and Gloria Stuart are all seen on screen during the 3 hours and 14 minutes of the film. These actors join together in a grand and moving film that accurately portrays the events of the Titanic’s ill-fated voyage through the eyes of the fictional characters invented by James Cameron himself. After twenty-five years, the story remains a beautiful capture of what it means to fall in love in a society that attempts to bind relationships between classes.
James Cameron is the highly acclaimed director of this classic film, bringing to life the story and history of the Titanic through his filmmaking talent. James Cameron is well-known for a multitude of popular movies and franchises. Most recently, James has brought his futuristic concept of ‘Avatar’ back to life with a sequel to his first movie. ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ continues the story of Jake Sully and his family as they once again must fight for their planet, Pandora, against the human invaders. This chart-topping film’s cast includes Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, and as mentioned before, Kate Winslet. James is also known for his ‘Terminator’ series, which spans multiple movies and plots. The cast of ‘Terminator’ includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, and Michael Biehn. ‘Titanic’ was not James Cameron’s first movie production, nor is it his last, but perhaps it can be argued that his work will last for many generations due to the quality and authenticity of the film.
For the future, James Cameron is working on ‘Avatar 3’, ‘Avatar 4’, and ‘Avatar 5’, as well as a thriller titled ‘The Informationist’, which is just starting its development stage. The Avatar movies will be keeping their casts mostly the same, despite the shifts in the plot and storyline. All the actors who have put their hard work and enthusiasm into the films bring James Cameron’s ideas to life on screen. The film was nominated several times for many various awards, including the Academy Awards’ Best Motion Picture of the Year. For his work on ‘Titanic’, James Cameron won the Academy Award for Best Director in 1998, as well as a Blue Ribbon Award for Best Foreign Language Film. As audiences are well aware, James Cameron simply doesn’t disappoint with his beautiful cinematography and artistic taste. The world is looking forward to whatever film James is working on next.
The true story of the Titanic’s sinking took place on April 15th, 1912, after the ship struck a large iceberg during its voyage to New York City, USA. The ship carried approximately 2,200 passengers and crew, of which 1,500 perished in the sinking of the ship and the frigid waters surrounding the tragedy. The Titanic was the largest ship of its time, something people marveled at and adored. The destruction of such a great symbol of society’s advancements sent a shiver down the spine of the countries surrounding the event. One of the Titanic’s greatest downfalls was the lack of lifeboats abroad; the twenty lifeboats on the ship could only accommodate about ⅓ of the occupants of the ship in the instance of an emergency. Along with that, chaos ensued from the ship’s collision with the iceberg sending the travelers and crew into a panic, causing some to be trampled, tossed overboard, and in some cases drowned by their own terror. James Cameron specifically chose this immensely impactful event in our history to emphasize the beauty and tragedy of the love story between Rose and Jack; quite successfully, too.
The making of ‘Titanic’ began in September 1995, more than 80 years after the disastrous event occurred. The film was co-financed by Paramount Pictures and 20th Century Fox, becoming the most expensive film to produce at the time. Additionally, the film was the first film in history to gross more than 1 Billion internationally. Although the story and romance between Rose and Jack are entirely fictional, merely a piece of James Cameron’s imagination, the emotional and historical value of the film is what draws audiences into the plot. Even today, many still claim ‘Titanic’ to be as relevant and beautiful to them as if it were a part of their personal life, and in some ways, it is. The story of the Titanic must never be forgotten because it opens our eyes to the valuable lesson of the mortality of modern advancements as well as the tragedy of society’s approach to relationships between classes. Thanks to James Cameron, we are forever able to hold this piece of reality in our hearts through his film, ‘Titanic’.
Director: James Cameron
Written By: James Cameron
Top Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Francis Fisher, and Gloria Stuart
By Finley Clough
Click here to read The Hollywood Insider’s CEO Pritan Ambroase’s love letter to Cinema, TV and Media. An excerpt from the love letter: The Hollywood Insider’s CEO/editor-in-chief Pritan Ambroase affirms, “We have the space and time for all your stories, no matter who/what/where you are. Media/Cinema/TV have a responsibility to better the world and The Hollywood Insider will continue to do so. Talent, diversity and authenticity matter in Cinema/TV, media and storytelling. In fact, I reckon that we should announce “talent-diversity-authenticity-storytelling-Cinema-Oscars-Academy-Awards” as synonyms of each other. We show respect to talent and stories regardless of their skin color, race, gender, sexuality, religion, nationality, etc., thus allowing authenticity into this system just by something as simple as accepting and showing respect to the human species’ factual diversity. We become greater just by respecting and appreciating talent in all its shapes, sizes, and forms. Award winners, which includes nominees, must be chosen on the greatness of their talent ALONE.
I am sure I am speaking for a multitude of Cinema lovers all over the world when I speak of the following sentiments that this medium of art has blessed me with. Cinema taught me about our world, at times in English and at times through the beautiful one-inch bar of subtitles. I learned from the stories in the global movies that we are all alike across all borders. Remember that one of the best symbols of many great civilizations and their prosperity has been the art they have left behind. This art can be in the form of paintings, sculptures, architecture, writings, inventions, etc. For our modern society, Cinema happens to be one of them. Cinema is more than just a form of entertainment, it is an integral part of society. I love the world uniting, be it for Cinema, TV, media, art, fashion, sport, etc. Please keep this going full speed.”
Finley Clough is an inspired writer with a passion for practical and fictional storytelling. With a unique voice that is authentic and true to herself, she enjoys writing that focuses on the beauty and wonder of the world around us. A gifted wordsmith with an eye for detail, Finley uses her words to transport readers to new and exciting places and leaves them with a sense of awe and inspiration. Whether through articles, short stories, or novels, Finley continues to captivate audiences with her creativity and masterful use of language.
Finley Clough is an inspired writer with a passion for practical and fictional storytelling. With a unique voice that is authentic and true to herself, she enjoys writing that focuses on the beauty and wonder of the world around us. A gifted wordsmith with an eye for detail, Finley uses her words to transport readers to new and exciting places and leaves them with a sense of awe and inspiration. Whether through articles, short stories, or novels, Finley continues to captivate audiences with her creativity and masterful use of language.
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