Category: USA
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TOYS ARE NOT FOR CHILDREN
“Toys Are Not for Children” is a 1972 American exploitation drama directed by Stanley H. Brassloff. The film stars Marcia Forbes, Harlan Cary Poe, and Evelyn Kingsley.The film centers on Jamie Godard (Marcia Forbes), a young woman with a troubled psyche deeply rooted in her childhood experiences. Jamie’s life is marked by an obsessive attachment…
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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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WEIRD SCIENCE
“Weird Science” is a 1985 sci-fi teen comedy film written and directed by John Hughes. The film stars Anthony Michael Hall as Gary Wallace, Ilan Mitchell-Smith as Wyatt Donnelly, Kelly LeBrock as Lisa, Bill Paxton as Chet Donnelly, and Robert Downey Jr. as Ian. The story centers around two high school nerds, Gary Wallace (Anthony…
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SACRED HOUSES: PAVILION/NITEHAWK, BROOKLYN
“Sacred Houses Series”This month, we would like to pay homage to The Pavilion (now Nitehawk) Cinema in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. The Pavilion Theater’s story is a tale of three. It began as the Marathon Theatre later renamed…
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BURN AFTER READING
“Burn After Reading” is a dark comedy film directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. It was released in 2008 and features an ensemble cast that includes George Clooney, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Brad Pitt, and Richard Jenkins. The story begins with Osbourne Cox (John Malkovich), a disgruntled CIA analyst fired from his job…
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THE EVIL DEAD
“The Evil Dead” is a 1981 horror film directed by Sam Raimi. This cult classic is well known for its innovative camera techniques, intense atmosphere, and a blend of horror and dark humor. It has become a seminal piece in the horror genre. My first viewing was from behind a couch. The story centers on…
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THE LAST MOVIE
“The Last Movie” is a 1971 film directed by Dennis Hopper, who also stars in the film. The movie is a complex and avant-garde exploration of the filmmaking process and the consequences of exploiting indigenous cultures. The story follows Kansas, a stuntman working on the set of a Western being filmed in a small village…
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SHORT FILM: AN OCCURENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE
“An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” is a short film directed by Robert Enrico. It is based on the short story by Ambrose Bierce. Originally released in France in 1962 as “La Rivière du hibou,” it was later broadcast in the United States in 1964 as an episode of “The Twilight Zone.” The film stars…
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MIDSOMMAR
“Midsommar” is a 2019 horror film directed by Ari Aster. It stars Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, William Jackson Harper, and Will Poulter. The film blends psychological and folk horror elements, creating a uniquely unsettling and visually striking experience.The film begins with Dani Ardor (Florence Pugh) experiencing a traumatic family tragedy: her sister kills herself and…
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BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID
“Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” is a 1969 Western film directed by George Roy Hill, starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford in the titular roles. The film also features Katharine Ross as Etta Place. The film tells the story of two infamous outlaws, Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman) and the Sundance Kid (Robert Redford), who…
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