Category: USA
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INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
“Inglourious Basterds” is a 2009 war film directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film stars Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz, Michael Fassbender, and Diane Kruger.Set in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, the film follows multiple interconnected storylines that converge around a plot to assassinate high-ranking Nazi officials.The central plot revolves around a group of…
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MASS
“Mass” is a 2021 drama film directed by Fran Kranz in his directorial debut. The film stars Jason Isaacs, Martha Plimpton, Reed Birney, and Ann Dowd in an ensemble cast.Set in a nondescript church basement, the film centers on a meeting between two sets of parents: Jay and Gail (played by Jason Isaacs and Martha…
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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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THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE
“The Slumber Party Massacre” is a classic 1982 slasher film directed by Amy Holden Jones. Set in a suburban neighborhood, the story follows a group of high school girls who plan a slumber party while one of their parents is away. Little do they know, a deranged killer is on the loose, targeting them for…
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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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SHORT FILM: ALMOND WOOD
“Almond Wood” is a 2020 Short film thriller directed by James Frost and written by James Frost, Patricia Rodrigeuz, and Michael Schilf. The film stars Kate Amundsen and Will Brandt. The film centers around Debbie Reynolds (Kate Amundsen), an attractive young woman from a privileged background, albeit with dark connections, and Jason, her good-looking and…
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UNDER THE SILVER LAKE
“Under the Silver Lake” is a 2018 neo-noir mystery film directed by David Robert Mitchell, known for his work on “It Follows.” The film stars Andrew Garfield as the protagonist Sam, Riley Keough as Sarah, and Topher Grace as Sam’s friend, Allen. Set in Los Angeles, the film begins with Sam, a young and aimless…
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SACRED HOUSES: GATEWAY, FT LAUDERDALE
“Sacred Houses Series”This month, we would like to pay homage to the Gateway Cinema in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA, as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. The Gateway Cinema in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, opened on March 24th, 1951. It’s part of the Gateway Shopping Center. The theater premiered the…
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HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER
“High Plains Drifter,” a 1973 film directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, is a psychological western that blends mystery, revenge, and supernatural elements. Released in 1973, the film is celebrated for its unconventional narrative and Eastwood’s portrayal of the enigmatic protagonist known only as The Stranger. The story begins as a mysterious and unnamed drifter…
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BLUE SUNSHINE
“Blue Sunshine” is a 1977 psychological horror-thriller directed by Jeff Lieberman that explores the consequences of a mysterious drug and its long-term effects on a group of individuals. Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, the film delves into the dark side of a counterculture movement. The story begins at a college reunion where Jerry…
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