Category: Color
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PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES
“Planes, Trains and Automobiles” is a classic 1987 comedy film directed by John Hughes.The story follows Neal Page (Steve Martin), a high-strung marketing executive desperately trying to make it home to Chicago in time for Thanksgiving to reunite with his family. However, his plans are thrown into disarray when mishaps strand him in New York…
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SHORT FILM: ALMOND WOOD
“Almond Wood” is a 2020 Short film thriller directed by James Frost and written by James Frost, Patricia Rodrigeuz, and Michael Schilf. The film stars Kate Amundsen and Will Brandt. The film centers around Debbie Reynolds (Kate Amundsen), an attractive young woman from a privileged background, albeit with dark connections, and Jason, her good-looking and…
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JUST ONE MORE TIME aka THE OVER-AMOROUS ARTIST
“Just One More Time,” aka “The Over-Amorous Artist,” is a British comedy short film that was directed by Maurice Hamblin in 1974. The movie stars John Hamill as Alan Street, a promising portrait artist who finds himself in a tricky situation while his wife, Sue, played by Sue Longhurst, is at work. Later re-released in…
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UNDER THE SILVER LAKE
“Under the Silver Lake” is a 2018 neo-noir mystery film directed by David Robert Mitchell, known for his work on “It Follows.” The film stars Andrew Garfield as the protagonist Sam, Riley Keough as Sarah, and Topher Grace as Sam’s friend, Allen. Set in Los Angeles, the film begins with Sam, a young and aimless…
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HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER
“High Plains Drifter,” a 1973 film directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, is a psychological western that blends mystery, revenge, and supernatural elements. Released in 1973, the film is celebrated for its unconventional narrative and Eastwood’s portrayal of the enigmatic protagonist known only as The Stranger. The story begins as a mysterious and unnamed drifter…
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DIE WEIBCHEN aka THE FEMALES
‘Die Weibchen,’ aka “The Females,” is a 1970 horror drama film directed by Zbynek Brynch. The film centers around an attractive 24-year-old Eve (played by Uschi Glas) who is mentally exhausted and close to a nervous breakdown. She travels to an exclusive health spa for women for a six-week treatment on her doctor’s advice. Upon…
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EL TOPO
“El Topo” is a surreal, avant-garde western film directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky. Released in 1970, it is known for its striking visuals, allegorical storytelling, and exploration of spiritual and philosophical themes. The story follows El Topo (Alejandro Jodorowsky), a mysterious and black-clad gunslinger, as he rides through the desert with his young son, Hijo (Brontis…
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BLUE SUNSHINE
“Blue Sunshine” is a 1977 psychological horror-thriller directed by Jeff Lieberman that explores the consequences of a mysterious drug and its long-term effects on a group of individuals. Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, the film delves into the dark side of a counterculture movement. The story begins at a college reunion where Jerry…
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PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE
“Phantom of the Paradise,” directed by Brian De Palma, is a 1974 cult musical horror-comedy that serves as a unique and satirical take on the classic tale of Faust and The Phantom of the Opera. The story revolves around the world of the music industry, fame, and the Faustian pact that can come with artistic…
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ATTENBERG
“Attenberg” is a 2010 Greek drama film directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari. The story revolves around Marina (Ariane Labed), a young woman living in a small industrial town, and her relationship with her terminally ill father, Spyros (Vangelis Mourikis). Marina and Spyros share an unconventional and intimate bond, living in their idiosyncratic world. Influenced by…
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