Category: USA
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HALLOWEEN
“Halloween” is a horror film directed by John Carpenter, released in 1978. Set in the fictional town of Haddonfield, Illinois, the story follows the chilling events that unfold on Halloween night when a relentless killer named Michael Myers returns to his hometown to unleash a night of terror.The film opens with a very young Michael…
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THE TRIP
“The Trip” is a groundbreaking psychedelic film directed by the “king of cult” himself, Roger Corman, and stars Peter Fonda; also note that the film was written by Jack Nicholson. Released in 1967, the film takes viewers on a mind-altering journey through the hallucinatory world of LSD. The story revolves around Paul Groves (Peter Fonda),…
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STRAW DOGS
“Straw Dogs” is a psychological thriller directed by Sam Peckinpah and released in 1971. This intense film delves into themes of violence, masculinity, and the dark undercurrents of human nature. Set in a remote English village, the film documents the unraveling of a mild-mannered man pushed to his limits. The story revolves around David Sumner,…
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COOGAN’S BLUFF
“Coogan’s Bluff” is a thrilling action film directed by Don Siegel in 1968. The story follows Deputy Sheriff Walt Coogan (played by Clint Eastwood), a tough and no-nonsense law enforcement officer from Arizona. Coogan is tasked with extraditing an escaped prisoner, James Ringerman (played by Don Stroud), from New York City to his jurisdiction. Upon…
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THE FLORIDA PROJECT
“The Florida Project,” a 2017 film directed by Sean Baker, is a drama that delves into the lives of those on the fringes of society, exploring the joys and struggles of childhood innocence amidst the harsh realities of poverty. Set in the outskirts of Orlando, Florida, the film follows the adventures of six-year-old Moonee and…
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DOG DAY AFTERNOON
“Dog Day Afternoon” is a gripping crime drama directed by Sidney Lumet and based on a true story. Set in Brooklyn, New York, in the summer of 1972, the film follows the tumultuous events that unfold during a bank robbery gone awry. The story revolves around Sonny Wortzik (played by Al Pacino), a charismatic yet…
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THE LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCO
“The Last Black Man in San Francisco” is a heartfelt drama directed by Joe Talbot that tells the story of a young African-American man’s quest for belonging and identity in a rapidly changing city. The film follows Jimmie Fails (played by Jimmie Fails), a young man who, alongside his best friend Montgomery Allen (played by…
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THE LIGHTHOUSE
“The Lighthouse,” directed by Robert Eggers, is a psychological thriller set in the late 19th century. It explores the descent into madness of two lighthouse keepers as they grapple with isolation, paranoia, and the supernatural.The story begins when Ephraim Winslow (played by Robert Pattinson), a young and enigmatic former timber worker, arrives on a desolate…
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THE OUT-OF-TOWNERS
“The Out-of-Towners” is a 1970 comedy directed by Arthur Hiller and written by Neil Simon, starring the talented duo Sandy Dennis and Jack Lemmon. This uproarious tale follows the hilarious misadventures of George and Gwen Kellerman, a couple from the suburbs who find themselves in a series of comical and chaotic situations during a disastrous…
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SHORT FILM: YOU’RE NOW BEYOND HOPE, ARIZONA
“You’re Now Beyond Hope Arizona,” a 2022 drama written and directed by Nick Dugan, is about a traumatized alcoholic forced to commit a crime to pay back his gambling debts. He is totally isolated in the world, unable to reconcile his past, and in a cruel twist of irony, the one person he connects with…
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