Sophia Loren Outshines The Competition
Quo Vadis, released in 1951, was Sophia Loren’s theatrical debut, where she was only 17 years old. This marked the beginning of a lifetime of fame and fortune in Hollywood. In later years, Loren was questioned if she had any regrets. Loren’s answer was rather mysterious. She admitted that there were plenty of decisions that she might have been critical of, had she not been more focused on celebrating her achievements. This was her way of appreciating her victories without becoming distracted by failures.
The Veteran’s Homecoming Welcome
Ernst Haas was the kind of photojournalist who introduced so many artistic elements into his work that he bordered on becoming an artist. His coverage of World War II veterans flooding back into their long-departed homes was called “Homecoming,” a highly sensitive photo essay detailing the emotional turbulence of families searching for their loved ones among the returning veterans. This series propelled Haas to fame and he was swamped with all manner of lucrative employment offers, all of which he turned down in favor of keeping his creative and professional freedom.