Category: Classic
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THE ASTROID VERSION
Why? Just because.For those who went to see films in the UK in the ’70s and ’80s, a little reminiscing never hurt.
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HEAD
“Head” is a mind-bending and surreal 1968 film that defies traditional narrative conventions. Bob Rafelson directs the film and features the iconic rock band The Monkees. It’s worth noting that Bob Rafelson and Jack Nicholson penned the screenplay. Yes, that Jack Nicholson. The film takes the audience on a wild and unconventional ride through interconnected…
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DEEP END
“Deep End” is a gripping 1970 drama directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, featuring Jane Asher, John Moulder-Brown, and Diana Dors. Set in London, the film tells the haunting story of Mike (John Moulder-Brown), a socially awkward teenage boy who starts working at a public bathhouse after finishing school. As Mike settles into his new job, he…
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SWEET BACK’S BAADASSSSS SONG
“Sweet Back’s Baadasssss Song” is a groundbreaking and provocative independent film that emerged during the vibrant era of Blaxploitation cinema in the 1970s. Directed, written, and produced by Melvin Van Peebles, the film tells the story of a black protagonist named Sweetback who becomes a fugitive from the law after defending himself against racist police…
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VANISHING POINT
“Vanishing Point” is a 1971 action-thriller film directed by Richard C. Sarafian. The movie follows Kowalski (played by Barry Newman), a car delivery driver tasked with driving a 1970 Dodge Challenger from Denver to San Francisco in record time. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles that test his skills and sanity. The movie opens…
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WALKABOUT
“Walkabout” is a 1971 drama directed by Nicholas Roeg and adapted from the novel of the same name by James Vance Marshall. The film tells the story of two teenage siblings, a girl (Jenny Agutter) and a boy (Luc Roeg), who are stranded in the Australian Outback after their father goes mad and tries to…
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BLOW OUT
“Blow Out” is a 1981 suspense film directed by Brian De Palma that weaves together elements of political conspiracy, crime, and the power of media. The story follows Jack Terry (played by John Travolta), a talented sound technician who accidentally records a disturbing sound while working on a low-budget horror film. Jack becomes embroiled in…
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THE 10TH VICTIM
“The 10th Victim” is a 1965 thriller-science fiction action film set in a dystopian future where a highly popular and deadly game called “The Big Hunt” has become a global phenomenon. Directed by Elio Petri, the movie takes us on a captivating journey filled with intrigue, danger, and unexpected alliances. In this not-so-distant future, society…
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AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON
“An American Werewolf in London” is a horror-comedy film directed by John Landis in 1981. The story follows David Kessler (David Naughton) and his friend Jack Goodman (Griffin Dunne), two American college students who embark on a backpacking trip across the picturesque countryside of England. While wandering through the remote moors late at night, David…
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KLUTE
“Klute” is a 1971 psychological thriller directed by Alan J. Pakula and is considered a classic of American Cinema. The film follows the story of Bree Daniels (Jane Fonda), a high-priced call girl working in New York City. Bree is approached by John Klute (Donald Sutherland), a small-town detective investigating the disappearance of his friend,…
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