Category: Classic
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NIGHT MOVES
“Night Moves” is a 1975 neo-noir drama directed by Arthur Penn. The film tells the story of Harry Moseby, a seasoned private investigator who becomes entangled in a complex and mysterious case. Harry, played by the acclaimed actor Gene Hackman, is drawn into a dangerous world of secrets and deceit. Set against the backdrop of…
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LOGANS RUN
“Logan’s Run” is a thrilling science fiction film directed by Michael Anderson, set in a futuristic utopian society where life is seemingly perfect. However, beneath the surface lies a dark secret. Adapted from William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson’s novel, the movie follows the journey of Logan 5, a government Sandman tasked with tracking…
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MIDNIGHT EXPRESS
“Midnight Express” is a suspense drama directed by Alan Parker, based on the true story of Billy Hayes. Set in the late 1970s, the movie takes viewers on a thrilling and harrowing journey through the nightmarish experiences of a young American caught smuggling drugs in Turkey. The story revolves around Billy Hayes, an adventurous and…
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DANGER: DIABOLIK
“Danger: Diabolik” is a 1968 Italian-French action-adventure film directed by Mario Bava. The film is based on the Italian comic book character Diabolik created by Angela and Luciana Giussani. The movie follows the story of Diabolik (John Phillip Law), a master thief who operates in a futuristic world filled with advanced technology and sophisticated security…
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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND
“Close Encounters of the Third Kind” is a science fiction film written and directed by Steven Spielberg. It was released in 1977 and stars Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, and Teri Garr. The film explores the theme of alien contact and its effect on the human psyche. The story begins in Muncie, Indiana, where an electrician,…
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FIVE EASY PIECES
“Five Easy Pieces” is a 1970 drama directed by Bob Rafelson and starring Jack Nicholson. The film tells the story of Robert Eroica Dupea, a restless, working-class man who struggles to reconcile his past with his present.The film opens with Robert, a former piano prodigy turned oil rigger, living a dissatisfied life in Southern California…
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WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE
“Woman Under The Influence” is a 1974 drama film directed by John Cassavetes, which tells the story of a working-class family in Los Angeles and their struggles with mental illness. The film opens with Mabel Longhetti (Gena Rowlands) waiting for her husband, Nick (Peter Falk), to come home from work. She’s excited to see him…
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LOST HORIZON
“Lost Horizon” is a 1937 film directed by Frank Capra, based on the novel of the same name by James Hilton. The film is set in the fictional land of Shangri-La, a hidden utopia in the Himalayan Mountains. The story follows a group of people stranded in Shangri-La after their plane crashes in the mountains.…
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ALPHAVILLE
“Alphaville” is a 1965 French science fiction film directed by Jean-Luc Godard. The movie is set in a dystopian future where a totalitarian computer called Alpha 60 controls the city of Alphaville. The plot revolves around the mission of Lemmy Caution, a secret agent from “The Outlands,” who is sent to Alphaville to find and…
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STROSZEK
“Stroszek” is a 1977 film directed by Werner Herzog. It tells the story of Bruno Stroszek, who has just been released from prison and struggles to make a new start in life. The movie is a poignant drama that explores themes of hopelessness, isolation, and the American dream. The film begins with Bruno Stroszek, a…
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