Category: USA
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GUMMO
“Gummo,” directed by Harmony Korine and released in 1997, is a controversial and surreal exploration of a decaying, post-disaster small town in Ohio. The film captures a series of vignettes that provide glimpses into the lives of various eccentric and marginalized characters, painting a raw and disturbing portrait of a community grappling with the aftermath…
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MEAN STREETS
“Mean Streets,” directed by Martin Scorsese and released in 1973, is a gritty and influential drama that delves into the lives of small-time criminals navigating the tough streets of New York City’s Little Italy. The film follows Charlie (played by Harvey Keitel), a conflicted and ambitious young man working for his uncle, Giovanni (played by…
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PSYCHO
“Psycho,” directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1960, remains a seminal thriller. The film follows Marion Crane (played by Janet Leigh), a secretary who embezzles money from her employer and decides to flee town. She ends up at the secluded Bates Motel, managed by the awkward yet seemingly harmless Norman Bates (played by Anthony…
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THE THIRD MAN
“The Third Man” is a classic noir film set in post-World War II Vienna. It was directed by Carol Reed and released in 1949. The story revolves around Holly Martins (played by Joseph Cotten), an American novelist who arrives in Vienna to meet his old friend Harry Lime (played by Orson Welles), only to discover…
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PORKY’S
“Porky’s,” written and directed by Bob Clark and released in 1981, is a raunchy comedy set in 1954. It follows a group of high schoolers in Florida as they navigate adolescence, relationships, and their quest for sexual experiences. The film stars Dan Monahan as Edward “Pee Wee” Morris. Mark Herrier as Billy McCarthy, Wyatt Knight…
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MYSTERY TRAIN
“Mystery Train,” directed by Jim Jarmusch and released in 1989, is a quirky anthology film that weaves together three separate but interconnected stories set in Memphis, Tennessee, all taking place in the same run-down hotel throughout one night. The film stars Masatoshi Nagase as Jun, A Japanese tourist obsessed with Elvis Presley. Yûki Kudô as Mitzuko: Jun’s…
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ROSEMARY’S BABY
“Rosemary’s Baby,” directed by Roman Polanski and released in 1968, is a psychological horror film adapted from the novel by Ira Levin. The story revolves around Rosemary Woodhouse and her husband, Guy, a young couple who move into an old New York City apartment building known for its eerie history. It stars Mia Farrow, John…
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THE PARALLAX VIEW
“The Parallax View” is a political thriller released in 1974, directed by Alan J. Pakula and starring Warren Beatty in the lead role. The film is renowned for its atmospheric tension, conspiracy-laden plot, and gripping storytelling. Warren Beatty plays Joseph Frady, a reporter investigating a mysterious and disturbing sequence of events. The story kicks off…
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THE DEER HUNTER
“The Deer Hunter,” directed by Michael Cimino, is a 1978 American epic war drama that poignantly explores the effects of the Vietnam War on a group of steelworkers from Pennsylvania. The film features an ensemble cast including Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, Meryl Streep, John Savage, and John Cazale. The story begins in the small…
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THE WOLF OF WALL STREET
“The Wolf of Wall Street,” directed by Martin Scorsese, is a high-octane biographical black comedy released in 2013. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, a real-life stockbroker whose insatiable greed, excess, and unscrupulous behavior led to immense wealth and an infamous downfall. The story follows Jordan Belfort’s meteoric rise on Wall Street in…
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