Category: Classic
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DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)
“Dawn of the Dead” is a 1978 horror film directed by George A. Romero. It is the sequel to his groundbreaking 1968 film “Night of the Living Dead.” The movie is a classic entry in the zombie genre and offers a unique blend of horror, social commentary, and dark humor. As society collapses due to…
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CITIZEN KANE
Citizen Kane, the 1941 classic directed by and starring Orson Welles, unfolds as a gripping exploration of the enigmatic life of Charles Foster Kane, a wealthy media magnate. The film opens with Kane’s mysterious last word, “Rosebud,” uttered on his deathbed. This utterance sets the narrative in motion as a reporter, Jerry Thompson, sets out…
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KRAMER VS. KRAMER
“Kramer vs. Kramer” is a 1979 drama film starring Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep, directed by Robert Benton. The film tells the poignant and emotionally charged story of a couple’s divorce and its impact on their young son. Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) is a work-focused advertising executive whose world is turned upside down when his…
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MIDNIGHT COWBOY
“Midnight Cowboy” is a 1969 drama directed by John Schlesinger. It follows the unlikely friendship between two lost souls as they navigate the harsh realities of urban life and the pursuit of the American Dream in New York City during the late 1960s. Joe Buck (Jon Voight), a naive and optimistic Texan with dreams of…
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THE DEVILS
‘The Devils’ is a 1971 film directed by the visionary filmmaker Ken Russell. It’s a provocative and visually stunning historical drama set in 17th-century France. The film delves into the dark and tumultuous events surrounding the notorious Loudun witch trials, exposing the collision of religious fervor, political intrigue, and mass hysteria. In the small town…
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BAND OF OUTSIDERS
“Band of Outsiders,” ia a 1964 film directed by the iconic French New Wave filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard, is a visually stunning and captivating crime drama that blurs the lines between love, friendship, and criminal pursuits. Set in the streets of Paris, the film follows the unlikely alliance between three young characters who embark on a…
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SPIRITED AWAY
“Spirited Away” is a captivating and visually stunning animated fantasy film that takes audiences on an enchanting journey into a magical realm. The film follows the extraordinary adventure of a young girl named Chihiro Ogino, who becomes trapped in a mysterious and ethereal world. Chihiro stumbles upon an abandoned amusement park while moving to a…
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FASTER, PUSSYCAT! KILL! KILL!
“Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!” a 1965 cult classic exploitation film directed by Russ Meyer. Set in the desolate landscapes of the California desert, the movie follows the provocative adventures of three go-go dancers with a penchant for violence and domination. Varla (played by Tura Satana), a formidable woman, leads a trio of powerful and ruthless…
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SOLARIS (1972)
“Solaris” is a 1972 science fiction film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, based on the novel of the same name by Stanisław Lem. Set in a distant future, the movie revolves around Dr. Kris Kelvin (played by Donatas Banionis), a psychologist sent to a space station orbiting the enigmatic planet Solaris.Upon his arrival at the space…
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ENTER THE DRAGON
“Enter the Dragon” is an iconic martial arts action film that follows the story of Bruce Lee (played by Bruce Lee), a highly skilled martial artist recruited by British intelligence to investigate the illegal activities of a powerful crime lord, Han (played by Shih Kien), on his private island. Lee, a martial arts expert and…
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