Category: Drama
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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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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 It is based on an unpublished short story by John Fowles of ‘The French Lieutenants Woman’ fame.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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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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THE MAN WHO LOVED WOMEN (77)
“The Man Who Loved Women” (“L’Homme qui aimait les femmes”) is a 1977 French film directed by François Truffaut. The film stars Charles Denner, Brigitte Fossey, Nelly Borgeaud, Geneviève Fontanel, and Leslie Caron. It offers a comedic yet poignant exploration of a man’s obsessive love for women and his quest for understanding and fulfillment. The…
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10
“10” is a 1979 romantic comedy film directed by Blake Edwards. The film stars Dudley Moore, Julie Andrews, Bo Derek, Robert Webber, and Dee Wallace. It explores themes of midlife crisis, obsession, and the pursuit of happiness, all wrapped in a humorous narrative. The story centers around George Webber (Dudley Moore), a successful but dissatisfied…
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THE WICKER MAN
“The Wicker Man” is a 1973 British horror film directed by Robin Hardy. The film stars Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Diane Cilento, Ingrid Pitt, and Lindsay Kemp. Renowned for its atmospheric tension and unique approach to the horror genre, the film has become a cult classic. The story follows Sergeant Neil Howie (Edward…
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WATERSHIP DOWN
“Watership Down” is a 1978 British animated adventure-drama film directed by Martin Rosen. Based on the 1972 novel of the same name by Richard Adams, the film features an ensemble voice cast including John Hurt, Richard Briers, Ralph Richardson, Michael Graham Cox, and Zero Mostel. The film is notable for its mature themes and unflinching…
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FOXES
“Foxes,” a 1980 drama/thriller directed by Adrian Lyne is a poignant coming-of-age drama that delves into the lives of four teenage girls as they navigate the complexities of adolescence in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. The film stars Jodie Foster as Jeanie, Cherie Currie (of The Runaways fame) as Annie, Marilyn Kagan as…
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TRIANGLE OF SADNESS
“Triangle of Sadness” is a satirical dark comedy film directed by Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund, released in 2022. The film features a talented cast including Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean (who very sadly passed away before the film was publically released), Woody Harrelson, Dolly De Leon, Zlatko Burić, Vicki Berlin, and Henrik Dorsin.The film is divided…
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