Category: USA
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ENTER THE DRAGON
“Enter the Dragon” is an iconic martial arts action film that follows the story of Bruce Lee (played by Bruce Lee), a highly skilled martial artist recruited by British intelligence to investigate the illegal activities of a powerful crime lord, Han (played by Shih Kien), on his private island. Lee, a martial arts expert and…
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SUSPIRIA (2018)
In the unsettling world of 1970s Berlin, the 2018 film “Suspiria” follows the eerie journey of Susie Bannion (Dakota Johnson), an ambitious young American dancer who joins the renowned Markos Dance Academy. However, as Susie becomes entwined in the school’s mysterious and sinister happenings, she discovers a dark and malevolent force beneath the surface of…
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ALL THAT JAZZ
“All That Jazz” is an introspective musical drama directed by Bob Fosse in 1979 that follows the turbulent life of Joe Gideon (played by Roy Schneider), a brilliant yet self-destructive Broadway choreographer and director. As he faces his mortality and battles his inner demons, Joe takes audiences on a wild journey through his tumultuous career,…
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SACRED HOUSES: UPSTATE FILMS, RHINEBECK, NEW YORK
“Sacred Houses Series”This month, we would like to pay homage to Upstate Films in Rhinebeck, New York, as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. Upstate Films was founded in 1972 in Rhinebeck, New York, by Steve and DeDe Leiber and Susan Goldman. The theater is located in a historic…
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UP IN THE AIR
“Up in the Air” is a 2009 drama directed by Jason Reitman that takes viewers on a poignant journey alongside the film’s protagonist, Ryan Bingham, as he navigates the complexities of human connections, personal growth, and the meaning of home. Ryan Bingham, played by George Clooney, is a corporate downsizer who spends most of his…
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THE VIRGIN SUICIDES
“The Virgin Suicides,” a 1999 film directed by Sofia Coppola, is a captivating drama based on the acclaimed novel by Jeffrey Eugenides. Set in a tranquil suburban neighborhood during the mid-1970s, the film follows the mysterious and tragic story of the Lisbon sisters, five enigmatic teenage girls whose lives become a fascination for their entire…
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TO THE DEVIL A DAUGHTER
“To The Devil a Daughter” is a chilling occult horror film released in 1976, starring the iconic Christopher Lee and Richard Widmark. Directed by Peter Sykes, the film takes audiences on a journey into the terrifying world of demonic possession and forbidden rituals. The story follows Henry Beddows (Richard Widmark), an American writer who becomes…
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
“Home for the Holidays,” directed by Jodie Foster, is a heartwarming and hilarious family comedy-drama that explores the chaotic and relatable dynamics of returning home for Thanksgiving. The film takes us on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as we follow Claudia Larson, a single mother facing a series of comical and poignant challenges during her…
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MOONLIGHT
“Moonlight” (2016) is an emotionally powerful and visually stunning film directed by Barry Jenkins. The movie takes us on a captivating and intimate journey into the life of a young African-American man named Chiron. Divided into three distinct chapters, it explores Chiron’s coming-of-age in Miami, his struggle with identity and sexuality, and the profound impact…
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A CLOCKWORK ORANGE
“A Clockwork Orange,” directed by Stanley Kubrick, is a 1971 dystopian crime film set in a near-future society. Based on Anthony Burgess’s novel of the same name, the film delves into the dark and twisted world of Alex DeLarge, a charismatic and violent young man. The story occurs in a futuristic British city where rampant…
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