Category: UK
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THE SPY WHO LOVED ME
“The Spy Who Loved Me” is a 1977 James Bond film directed by Lewis Gilbert, starring Roger Moore as the iconic British secret agent, James Bond. The film also features Barbara Bach as Major Anya Amasova (Agent XXX), Curt Jürgens as the villainous Karl Stromberg, and Richard Kiel as the towering henchman Jaws. The movie…
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YELLOW SUBMARINE
“Yellow Submarine” is a 1968 animated musical fantasy film directed by George Dunning, with animation direction by Robert Balser and Jack Stokes. The film features the music of The Beatles and the band members themselves as animated characters. The principal voice actors include John Clive (as John Lennon), Geoffrey Hughes (as Paul McCartney), Peter Batten…
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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 It is based on an unpublished short story by John Fowles of ‘The French Lieutenants Woman’ fame.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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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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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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CALM WITH HORSES
“Calm with Horses” is a 2019 Irish crime drama film directed by Nick Rowland in his feature film debut. The film stars Cosmo Jarvis, Barry Keoghan, Niamh Algar, and Ned Dennehy. It is based on the novella of the same name from the collection “Young Skins” by Colin Barrett. The film is set in rural…
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AGE OF CONSENT
“Age of Consent” is a 1969 drama directed by Michael Powell. The film is based on the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Norman Lindsay. It stars James Mason, Helen Mirren, and Jack MacGowran. The film follows the story of Bradley Morahan (James Mason), a successful but disenchanted Australian artist living in New York.…
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THE TOUCHABLES
“The Touchables,” a 1968 British film directed by Robert Freeman, is a quirky, psychedelic crime comedy that captures the spirit of the swinging ’60s. With its colorful visuals and offbeat narrative, the film explores themes of fame, obsession, and counterculture.The film opens with a surreal sequence set in London, where we meet the four central…
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