Category: Color
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PIRANHA (78)
“Piranha” is a horror film directed by Joe Dante and produced by Roger Corman and Chako van Leeuwen. Set in a tranquil riverside community, the movie takes audiences on a heart-pounding journey as a swarm of deadly prehistoric piranhas is accidentally unleashed into the local river, posing a threat to anyone who dares to enter…
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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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THE SPIDERS STRATAGEM
“The Spider’s Stratagem” is a mesmerizing psychological drama directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. Set in a small Italian town, the film delves into the complex web of secrets and illusions surrounding Athos Magnani, a young man who returns to his birthplace to investigate his father’s mysterious death, a renowned anti-Fascist hero. The story unfolds as Athos…
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BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY
After all, today is… “Born on the Fourth of July” is a 1989 American war drama film directed by Oliver Stone, based on the autobiography of the same name by Ron Kovic (played by Tom Cruise). The film tells the powerful and emotional story of Kovic’s life, from his patriotic upbringing to his experiences as…
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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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THE QUIET GIRL
“The Quiet Girl” (An Cailín Ciúin) is a 2022 Irish drama film written and directed by Colm Bairéad. The film is set in 1981; it follows Cáit, a nine-year-old girl who gets to experience what it’s like to live in a loving home for the first time when she spends the summer on a farm…
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HIGH-RISE
“High-Rise” is a 2015 dystopian thriller film directed by Ben Wheatley, based on the 1975 novel of the same name by J.G. Ballard. The movie features an ensemble cast of talented actors, including Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irons, Sienna Miller, Luke Evans, and Elisabeth Moss. The story takes place in a high-rise building in London in…
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THE HOLY MOUNTAIN
“The Holy Mountain” is a surreal, psychedelic, and satirical film by the Chilean filmmaker and artist Alejandro Jodorowsky. The film was released in 1973 and has become a cult classic known for its provocative imagery, absurd humor, and philosophical themes. The film begins with a thief, played by Jodorowsky, who meets an alchemist who convinces…
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PERFORMANCE
“Performance” is a British crime drama from 1970 directed by Nicolas Roeg and Donald Cammell. The film follows the story of Chas (played by James Fox), a violent and ruthless London gangster who seeks refuge in the house of a reclusive rock star named Turner (played by Mick Jagger) after committing a murder. As Chas…
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VIDEODROME
“Videodrome” is a 1983 Canadian science-fiction horror film directed by David Cronenberg. The film explores the theme of mass media, its effect on society, and the relationship between technology and the human body. It stars James Woods as Max Renn, the CEO of a small cable TV station who becomes obsessed with a mysterious and…
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