Category: USA

  • PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE

    PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE

    “Phantom of the Paradise,” directed by Brian De Palma, is a 1974 cult musical horror-comedy that serves as a unique and satirical take on the classic tale of Faust and The Phantom of the Opera. The story revolves around the world of the music industry, fame, and the Faustian pact that can come with artistic…

  • THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY

    THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY

    “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” is a 2005 whimsical science fiction comedy based on Douglas Adams’ cult classic novel directed by Garth Jennings. The story begins with Arthur Dent (Martin Freeman), an unassuming British man whose house is about to be demolished to make way for a new expressway. Arthur’s mundane problems take a…

  • ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK

    ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK

    “Escape from New York” is a 1981 dystopian action thriller directed by John Carpenter. In the near future, crime in the United States has escalated to unprecedented levels, leading to the transformation of Manhattan into a maximum-security prison. The entire island is walled off from the rest of the world, and the government uses it…

  • ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST

    ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST

    “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” is a 1975 film directed by Milos Forman, adapted from Ken Kesey’s novel of the same name. The story unfolds within the walls of a mental institution in Portland, Oregon, where the charismatic and rebellious Randle P. McMurphy (Jack Nicholson) feigns insanity to escape a prison sentence for statutory…

  • ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (22)

    ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (22)

    “All Quiet on the Western Front” is a 2022 poignant anti-war story Directed by Edward Berger that follows the experiences of Paul Bäumer (played by Felix Kammerer), a young German soldier, as he navigates the horrors of World War I. The film is based on Erich Maria Remarque’s classic novel of the same name. The…

  • THE PARTY

    THE PARTY

    “The Party” is a 1968 comedy directed by Blake Edwards, starring the iconic Peter Sellers in the lead role. The film unfolds as a series of humorous misadventures at a Hollywood dinner party thrown by a well-meaning but bumbling Indian actor named Hrundi V. Bakshi, played by Sellers. Hrundi V. Bakshi is mistakenly invited to…

  • SACRED HOUSES: VISTA CINEMA, LOS ANGELES

    SACRED HOUSES: VISTA CINEMA, LOS ANGELES

    “Sacred Houses Series”In this edition of the “Scared Houses Series,” we would like to pay homage to the historic Vista Theatre in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. The Vista Theatre is a historic single-screen movie theater located in Los…

  • TO DIE FOR

    TO DIE FOR

    “To Die For,” directed by Gus Van Sant, is a darkly comedic crime drama released in 1995, starring Nicole Kidman. The film explores the dangerous allure of fame and the lengths one woman will go to achieve it. The story is presented in a mockumentary style, with interviews and dramatizations providing an inside look at…

  • DR. NO

    DR. NO

    “Dr. No,” directed by Terence Young and released in 1962, is the first installment in the iconic James Bond film series based on Ian Fleming’s novels. The film introduces the suave and sophisticated British secret agent James Bond, played by Sean Connery.The story begins when British MI6 agent Strangways goes missing in Jamaica while investigating…

  • DOWNHILL RACER

    DOWNHILL RACER

    “Downhill Racer,” directed by Michael Ritchie and released in 1969, is a sports drama that provides a gripping portrayal of the intense world of alpine ski racing. The film stars Robert Redford as David Chappellet, a talented but self-centered downhill skier with dreams of Olympic glory. David Chappellet, a skilled skier from Idaho, is recruited…