Category: USA

  • 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…

  • LET’S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH

    LET’S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH

    “Let’s Scare Jessica to Death” is a psychological horror film directed by John D. Hancock and released in 1971. The film follows Jessica (Zohra Lampert), a recently released psychiatric patient who, alongside her husband, Duncan (Barton Heyman), and friend Woody (Kevin O’Connor), seeks solace in a rural farmhouse as we delve into the blurred lines…

  • THE FAVOURITE

    THE FAVOURITE

    “The Favourite,” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and released in 2018, is a darkly comedic period drama set in early 18th-century England. The film explores the intricate power dynamics and manipulative relationships within the court of Queen Anne. Queen Anne (Olivia Colman), frail and plagued by various health issues, relies heavily on her close friend and…

  • HONKY TONK FREEWAY

    HONKY TONK FREEWAY

    “Honky Tonk Freeway” is a 1981 satirical comedy movie directed by John Schlesinger. The movie takes a whimsical look at the transformation of a small Florida town when a freeway is planned to pass through it. The film boasts a large ensemble cast that features a unique blend of humor, satire, and social commentary. The…

  • GUMMO

    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…

  • MEAN STREETS

    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…