Category: Comedy
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THIS, THAT AND THE OTHER aka THE PROMISE OF BED
“This, That, and the Other,” aka ‘The Promise of Bed, “is a 1969 British sex comedy directed by Derek Ford. It features three separate stories, each with a unique plot. The first story follows the character Susan Stress, portrayed by Vanda Hudson, a sex-crazed actress eager to land a role in a film. She comes…
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MUMSY, NANNY, SONNY AND GIRLY aka GIRLY
“Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny and Girly” aka “Girly” outside the UK, is a darkly comedic and subversive British film directed by Freddie Francis and released in 1970. The film offers a twisted take on the traditional family dynamic, blending elements of black comedy, horror, and social satire. The story centers around a dysfunctional family living in…
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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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Q-BEC MY LOVE (NSFW)
“Q-Bec My Love” is a Canadian film that was released in 1970, directed by Jean Pierre Lefebvre. The movie is a satirical allegory that explores sexuality in the entertainment and advertising industry through a series of disconnected vignettes. Shot in black and white, the film has a direct lighting source that creates surreal vignettes, often…
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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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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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LES VALSEUSES aka GOING PLACES
“Les Valseuses,” aka “Going Places,” is a French comedy-drama directed by Bertrand Blier and released in 1974. The film stars Gérard Depardieu, Patrick Dewaere, and Miou-Miou in leading roles. Set in the 1970s, the film follows the exploits of two young delinquents, Jean-Claude (played by Gérard Depardieu) and Pierrot (played by Patrick Dewaere), as they…
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BARBARELLA
“Barbarella” is a 1968 science fiction film directed by Roger Vadim, based on the French comic series of the same name by Jean-Claude Forest. The film stars Jane Fonda in the title role of Barbarella. Set in the distant future, the film follows Barbarella, a fearless and adventurous space traveler tasked with finding the scientist…
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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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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…
