Category: USA
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SUNSET BLVD.
“Sunset Blvd.” is a classic film noir released in 1950 and directed by Billy Wilder. The film stars William Holden as Joe Gillis, Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, and Erich von Stroheim as Max Von Mayerling. The story is narrated by Joe Gillis, a struggling screenwriter who accidentally stumbles upon the decaying mansion of former…
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HAROLD AND MAUDE
“Harold and Maude” is a 1971 dark comedy directed by Hal Ashby. The film stars Bud Cort as Harold Chasen, a young man obsessed with death, and Ruth Gordon as Maude, a lively and eccentric 79-year-old woman who becomes an unexpected companion in Harold’s life. The story revolves around the unconventional relationship between Harold, a…
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FRANCES HA
“Frances Ha” is a 2012 black-and-white comedy-drama film directed by Noah Baumbach and co-written by Baumbach and Greta Gerwig, who also stars as the film’s main character. The movie follows the life and personal growth of Frances Halladay, an aspiring dancer living in New York City. The film opens with Frances, a 27-year-old dancer apprentice…
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13 GHOSTS
“13 Ghosts” is a 1960 horror film directed by the renowned William Castle, known for his innovative gimmicks in the horror genre. This film is no exception, as it was presented in “Illusion-O,” a gimmick where the audience could use special glasses to see or avoid seeing the ghosts, depending on their comfort level with…
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CREEPSHOW
“Creepshow” is a 1982 horror anthology film directed by George A. Romero and written by Stephen King, based on King’s short stories. The film pays homage to the classic horror comics of the 1950s, presenting a series of five macabre tales, each with its own cast of characters. The film is framed around the story…
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SACRED HOUSES: THE QUAD, NEW YORK CITY
Photograph copyright Peter Mauss The Quad Cinema, located at 34 West 13th Street in Greenwich Village, was opened by entrepreneur Maurice Kanbar and his younger brother Elliott S. Kanbar in October 1972. It is New York City’s first small four-screen multiplex theater and has been described as “one of the oldest independent cinemas in the…
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A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT
“A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” is a 2014 Iranian-American vampire western film written and directed by Ana Lily Amirpour. It’s a unique and atmospheric take on the vampire genre, unfolding in the fictional Iranian ghost town of Bad City. In the desolate, economically depressed town of Bad City, where oil pumps and rundown…
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BLUE VALENTINE
“Blue Valentine” is a 2010 American romantic drama film directed by Derek Cianfrance. The film is a raw and emotionally intense exploration of the evolution and dissolution of a marriage, starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams in the lead roles. The film interweaves two timelines, portraying the contrasting stages of a relationship between Dean Pereira…
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FAT CITY
“Fat City” is a 1972 American drama film directed by John Huston, based on the novel of the same name by Leonard Gardner. The story takes place in Stockton, California, offering a raw and unflinching look at the world of small-time boxing and the human struggles that surround it. The film follows two central characters,…
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20th CENTURY WOMEN
“20th Century Women” is a poignant coming-of-age drama directed by Mike Mills. Set in Santa Barbara, California, in the late 1970s, the film explores the lives of a diverse group of people and how they navigate the challenges and changes of the era. The film opens with Dorothea Fields (Annette Bening), a middle-aged single mother,…
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