Category: Color
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LES DEUX ANGLAISES ET LE CONTINENT aka TWO ENGLISH GIRLS
“Two English Girls” (“Les Deux Anglaises et le Continent”) is a 1971 French romantic drama film directed by François Truffaut, based on the novel by Henri-Pierre Roché. The film stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Kika Markham, and Stacey Tendeter. Set in the early 20th century, the film follows the intricate and poignant romantic entanglements between a French…
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MIDSOMMAR
“Midsommar” is a 2019 horror film directed by Ari Aster. It stars Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, William Jackson Harper, and Will Poulter. The film blends psychological and folk horror elements, creating a uniquely unsettling and visually striking experience.The film begins with Dani Ardor (Florence Pugh) experiencing a traumatic family tragedy: her sister kills herself and…
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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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FANTASTIC MR. FOX
“Fantastic Mr. Fox” is a 2009 stop-motion animated film directed by Wes Anderson. It is based on Roald Dahl’s 1970 children’s novel of the same name. The film features the voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Willem Dafoe, and Owen Wilson. The story revolves around Mr. Fox (voiced by George Clooney),…
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YOUR VICE IS A LOCKED ROOM AND ONLY I HAVE THE KEY
“Your Vice Is a Locked Room, and Only I Have the Key,” directed by Sergio Martino in 1972, is an Italian Giallo film known for its intricate plot, psychological tension, and stylistic flair. The story centers on Oliviero Rouvigny (Luigi Pistilli), a dissolute, alcoholic writer living in a decaying villa with his estranged wife, Irina…
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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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SHORT FILM: THE LAST CHAPTER
“The Last Chapter” is a 1974 British short film directed by David Tringham and starring Denholm Elliott. It is based on an unpublished short story by John Fowles of ‘The French Lieutenants Woman’ fame. The film begins with Robert Murray, portrayed by Denholm Elliott, a middle-aged, successful novelist, preparing to start his day of writing.…
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EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” is a 2022 sci-fi action-comedy film directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, collectively known as “Daniels.” The film stars Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, James Hong, and Jamie Lee Curtis. It presents a wild, imaginative narrative that blends elements of multiverse theory with an intimate family drama.…
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TRUE ROMANCE
“True Romance” is a 1993 American romantic crime film directed by Tony Scott, with a screenplay written by Quentin Tarantino. The film features an ensemble cast including Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt, Christopher Walken, and James Gandolfini. The film combines elements of romance, action, and dark comedy, creating…
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