Category: Color
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PINK FLAMINGOS
“Pink Flamingos” is a 1972 cult classic film directed by John Waters as part of his Trash Trilogy. It’s known for its provocative and confrontational style, which pushes the boundaries of good taste and challenges societal norms. The film revolves around the character Divine, portrayed by the iconic drag queen Divine (real name Harris Glenn…
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ROMA (72)
“Roma,” released in 1972, is a poignant and visually stunning film directed by the acclaimed Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini. The story revolves around two trips made to Rome by a director. The first trip was taken when he was a young man in the late 1930s and early 1940s. The second trip was made when…
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THROW AWAY YOUR BOOKS, RALLY IN THE STREETS
“Throw Away Your Books, Rally in The Streets” is a groundbreaking Japanese film directed by Shuji Terayama and released in 1971. The film is a surreal and anarchic exploration of youth rebellion, societal disillusionment, and the search for personal freedom. The story follows the protagonist, a young man named ‘Me’ (portrayed by Hideaki Sasaki), who…
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HALLOWEEN II
“Halloween II,” directed by Rick Rosenthal and released in 1981, is a terrifying and suspenseful sequel to the iconic horror classic “Halloween.” Picking up immediately where the first film left off, the story follows Laurie Strode, portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis, as she is rushed to Haddonfield Memorial Hospital after narrowly escaping the clutches of…
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AMERICAN PSYCHO
“American Psycho,” directed by Mary Harron and released in 2000, is a chilling and satirical adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’s controversial novel. Set in the late 1980s, the film follows the life of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy and successful investment banker living in Manhattan, portrayed by Christian Bale in a career-defining performance. On the surface,…
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TAKE ME, LOVE ME aka NANA (NSFW)
“Take Me, Love Me,” aka “Nana,” is a 1970 drama romance film directed by Mac Ahlberg. Nana is an adaptation of Emile Zola’s classic novel, Set in late 19th-century Paris. The film follows the tumultuous life of Nana, a beautiful and ambitious courtesan portrayed by Swedish actress Anna Gaël. Nana rises from poverty to become…
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FORREST GUMP
“Forrest Gump,” directed by Robert Zemeckis and released in 1994, is a timeless tale that follows the extraordinary life of Forrest Gump, portrayed by Tom Hanks.The film begins with Forrest sitting on a bench at a bus stop in Savannah, Georgia, where he converses with strangers while waiting for his bus. As he recounts his…
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JOJO RABBIT
“Jojo Rabbit” is a darkly comedic yet heartfelt film directed by Taika Waititi, released in 2019. Set in Nazi Germany during World War II, the story centers around Jojo Betzler, a young German boy played by Roman Griffin Davis, who dreams of becoming a great Nazi soldier. Jojo’s imaginary friend is none other than Adolf…
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SHORT FILM: STIGMA
“Stigma” is a poignant short film produced by the BBC in 1977 as part of its “A Ghost Story for Christmas’ Series, directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark and written by Clive Exton. The film was unlike any of the previous films in the Ghost Story For Christmas series in that it was the first to be an…
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LA BETE aka THE BEAST (NSFW)
“La Bête,” aka “The Beast,” is a 1975 French erotic horror film directed by Walerian Borowczyk. The film stars Sirpa Lane, Lisbeth Hummel, and Marcel Dalio in leading roles. The narrative unfolds in 19th-century France, revolving around the life of Philip Broadhurst, a respected businessman. Upon his demise, his estate is bequeathed to his daughter…
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