FILM ICON: Hollywood's Great Heavies
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© Richard Wright
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They say that without darkness there is no light. In the movies, it's the villain that makes the hero look good, gives him the character and the purpose that he might not otherwise have. And how often have we found ourselves attracted just as much to the complexities of the bad guy than to the guy who saves the day? -Richard Wright
Growing up watching movies, Richard Wright was particularly drawn to the Heavies. Those characters that lurk in the shadows, the complex ones that live in the grayer areas of human behavior and stir things up. The masters at playing the Heavies have that rare talent to keep us fascinated, while at the same time earning our contempt. With their dedication to their craft and their desire to fearlessly abandon themselves, their collective contribution to cinema has set the benchmark for the next generation of Heavies to come, and the next 100 years of motion pictures. |
Richard set out to discover what inspired such passionate performances by these multi-faceted artists, and since 1995 has been photographing some of Hollywood's greatest actors.
In his dramatic close-up portraits, Richard attempts to capture the soul of these icons of cinema unadorned. And in their own words, answer his question: "What inspired you to get into the movies?"
“…a remarkable collection of legendary artists, …such an intimate glimpse in to the lives and minds of these icons of cinema.”
-Billy Wilder
Film Icon: Hollywood's Great Heavies features 50 large Black & White portraits of Cinema's Greatest Bad Boys accompanied by their hand written inspirational quotes.
A Limited Edition publication FILM ICON: Hollywood’s Great Heavies is available as 13 x 17 inch art book & 9 x 12 inch soft cover.
Richard Wright is available for talks and book signings, please inquire about fees and availability.
In his dramatic close-up portraits, Richard attempts to capture the soul of these icons of cinema unadorned. And in their own words, answer his question: "What inspired you to get into the movies?"
“…a remarkable collection of legendary artists, …such an intimate glimpse in to the lives and minds of these icons of cinema.”
-Billy Wilder
Film Icon: Hollywood's Great Heavies features 50 large Black & White portraits of Cinema's Greatest Bad Boys accompanied by their hand written inspirational quotes.
A Limited Edition publication FILM ICON: Hollywood’s Great Heavies is available as 13 x 17 inch art book & 9 x 12 inch soft cover.
Richard Wright is available for talks and book signings, please inquire about fees and availability.
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