Category: Classic
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SACRED HOUSES: FOX THEATER, FORT MADISON
“Sacred Houses Series” This month, we would like to pay homage to the Fox Theater in Ft. Madison, Iowa, USA, as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. There is little information available online about this theater besides a contribution to another great website called Cinema Treasures which essentially gives…
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LE MEPRIS aka CONTEMPT
“Contempt” (Le Mépris) is a complex and visually stunning film directed by Jean-Luc Godard in 1963. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and the nature of filmmaking. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Italy, the film delves into the disintegration of a marriage amid the pressures of the film industry. The story begins with Paul…
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THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH
“The Tragedy of Macbeth,” directed by Joel Coen, is a stark and atmospheric adaptation of William Shakespeare’s classic play. The film stays faithful to the original text while bringing a fresh, minimalist visual style that enhances the story’s dark and haunting themes. The film opens with the victorious Scottish general Macbeth (Denzel Washington) and his…
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LES PARAPLUIES DE CHERBOURG aka THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG
“The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” is a 1964 visually stunning musical drama directed by Jacques Demy. The film, notable for its entirely sung dialogue and vibrant color palette, tells a poignant love story set in the coastal town of Cherbourg, France. The story begins in 1957, focusing on 17-year-old Geneviève Emery (Catherine Deneuve), who works in…
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THE EVIL DEAD
“The Evil Dead” is a 1981 horror film directed by Sam Raimi. This cult classic is well known for its innovative camera techniques, intense atmosphere, and a blend of horror and dark humor. It has become a seminal piece in the horror genre. My first viewing was from behind a couch. The story centers on…
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SHORT FILM: AN OCCURENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE
“An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” is a short film directed by Robert Enrico. It is based on the short story by Ambrose Bierce. Originally released in France in 1962 as “La Rivière du hibou,” it was later broadcast in the United States in 1964 as an episode of “The Twilight Zone.” The film stars…
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BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID
“Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” is a 1969 Western film directed by George Roy Hill, starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford in the titular roles. The film also features Katharine Ross as Etta Place. The film tells the story of two infamous outlaws, Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman) and the Sundance Kid (Robert Redford), who…
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CHINATOWN
“Chinatown,” directed by Roman Polanski, is a 1974 classic neo-noir film set in 1937 Los Angeles, which explores themes of corruption, deceit, and moral ambiguity. The story follows J.J. “Jake” Gittes (Jack Nicholson), a private investigator specializing in matrimonial cases. Jake is hired by a woman claiming to be Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband,…
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TRON (82)
“Tron” is a pioneering science fiction film directed by Steven Lisberger in 1982 that delves into the digital world, a realm inside a computer, long before such themes became mainstream. The film follows Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), a brilliant but disillusioned software engineer and former employee of ENCOM, a powerful technology corporation. Flynn, who now…
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WATERSHIP DOWN
“Watership Down” is a 1978 British animated adventure-drama film directed by Martin Rosen. Based on the 1972 novel of the same name by Richard Adams, the film features an ensemble voice cast including John Hurt, Richard Briers, Ralph Richardson, Michael Graham Cox, and Zero Mostel. The film is notable for its mature themes and unflinching…
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