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A DIFFERENT MAN
“A Different Man” is a 2024 psychological dark comedy drama from Aaron Schimberg that plunges into the tangled web of identity, self-worth, and society’s gaze. The film’s unsettling yet moving story fuses drama, biting satire, and body horror. Sebastian Stan leads as Edward, a struggling actor whose severe facial disfigurement leaves him isolated and yearning…
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ANNO ZERO-GUERRA NELLO SPAZIO aka COSMOS: WAR OF THE PLANETS
“Anno Zero – Guerra Nello Spazio,” also known as “Cosmos: War of the Planets,” is a 1977 English-language Italian science fiction film. It was directed by Alfonso Brescia, who co-wrote the script with Aldo Crudo. The movie is known for its low budget and space opera style. Set in a far-off future, the film opens…
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RISKY BUSINESS
“Risky Business” is a sharp and stylish coming-of-age satire directed and written by Paul Brickman, released in 1983. Set in the affluent suburbs of Chicago, the film combines dark comedy, eroticism, and social commentary while exploring themes of teenage rebellion, capitalism, and moral awakening in Reagan-era America. Notably, it launched Tom Cruise’s career, famously featuring…
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PERMISSIVE (NSFW)
“Permissive” is a gritty and downbeat British drama from 1970, directed by Lindsay Shonteff and written by Suzanne Mercer, one of the few female screenwriters active in the late 1960s counterculture film scene. Set against the backdrop of London’s early 1970s rock culture, the film offers an unflinching, melancholic look at groupie culture, moral disillusionment,…
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THERE WILL BE BLOOD
“There Will Be Blood” is a 2007 sweeping American epic, written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The film explores the ruthless rise of capitalism, the rise of faith, and moral decline at the turn of the 20th century. At its center is Daniel Plainview, portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis—an ambitious, self-made oil prospector. His insatiable…
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SHORT FILM: VISIBLE MENDING
“Visible Mending” is a 2023 short film directed by Samantha Moore. Instead of following a conventional plot, “Visible Mending” presents itself as a short animated documentary montage. It utilizes stop-motion animation of knitted objects to convey the voices and experiences of real people discussing the significance of knitting and crocheting in their lives. The film…
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JOE
“Joe” is a dark, satirical drama from 1970, directed by John G. Avildsen, who would later go on to direct “Rocky.” The film, written by Norman Wexler, highlights the deep class tensions and cultural divisions in America during the height of the Vietnam War. It contrasts the affluent liberal elite with the resentful working-class conservatives.…
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C’MON C’MON
“C’mon C’mon” is a 2021 film written and directed by Mike Mills. It is a tender, introspective drama exploring the fragile connections between adults and children, memory and the future, and listening as an act of love. The story centers on Johnny, a soft-spoken radio journalist portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix. He travels across the United…
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DOLLY PARTON & 9 TO 5
In light of the news of Dolly Parton’s passing at the age of 80, today’s post is dedicated to recognizing her by publishing this piece on “9 to 5.” “9 to 5” was Dolly’s feature film debut, and even though she will always be most remembered for her music career as a performer and writer…
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LE PROFESSEUR aka LA PRIMA NOTTE DI QUIETE aka INDIAN SUMMER
“Le Professeur” aka “Indian Summer” is a 1972 film directed by Valerio Zurlini. The story follows Daniele Dominici, played by Alain Delon, a disillusioned, gambling-prone poetry professor. He takes a temporary teaching position in the coastal town of Rimini, working as a substitute teacher at a high school for about four months. Daniele is emotionally…
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