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TOYS ARE NOT FOR CHILDREN
“Toys Are Not for Children” is a 1972 American exploitation drama directed by Stanley H. Brassloff. The film stars Marcia Forbes, Harlan Cary Poe, and Evelyn Kingsley.The film centers on Jamie Godard (Marcia Forbes), a young woman with a troubled psyche deeply rooted in her childhood experiences. Jamie’s life is marked by an obsessive attachment…
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THE SPY WHO LOVED ME
“The Spy Who Loved Me” is a 1977 James Bond film directed by Lewis Gilbert, starring Roger Moore as the iconic British secret agent, James Bond. The film also features Barbara Bach as Major Anya Amasova (Agent XXX), Curt Jürgens as the villainous Karl Stromberg, and Richard Kiel as the towering henchman Jaws. The movie…
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WEIRD SCIENCE
“Weird Science” is a 1985 sci-fi teen comedy film written and directed by John Hughes. The film stars Anthony Michael Hall as Gary Wallace, Ilan Mitchell-Smith as Wyatt Donnelly, Kelly LeBrock as Lisa, Bill Paxton as Chet Donnelly, and Robert Downey Jr. as Ian. The story centers around two high school nerds, Gary Wallace (Anthony…
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LUCIA Y EL SEXO aka SEX AND LUCIA
“Sex and Lucia” (Spanish: “Lucía y el sexo”) is a Spanish erotic drama film released in 2001, written and directed by Julio Medem. The film stars Paz Vega as Lucía, Tristán Ulloa as Lorenzo, Najwa Nimri as Elena, Daniel Freire as Carlos, and Elena Anaya as Belén.The story is a complex, non-linear narrative that interweaves…
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YELLOW SUBMARINE
“Yellow Submarine” is a 1968 animated musical fantasy film directed by George Dunning, with animation direction by Robert Balser and Jack Stokes. The film features the music of The Beatles and the band members themselves as animated characters. The principal voice actors include John Clive (as John Lennon), Geoffrey Hughes (as Paul McCartney), Peter Batten…
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MADRES PARALELAS aka PARALLEL MOTHERS
“Parallel Mothers” (“Madres Paralelas”) is a Spanish drama film released in 2021, directed and written by Pedro Almodóvar. The film stars Penélope Cruz, Milena Smit, Israel Elejalde, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, and Rossy de Palma. The story revolves around two women, Janis (Penélope Cruz) and Ana (Milena Smit), who form a deep bond after meeting in a…
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SACRED HOUSES: PAVILION/NITEHAWK, BROOKLYN
“Sacred Houses Series”This month, we would like to pay homage to The Pavilion (now Nitehawk) Cinema in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. The Pavilion Theater’s story is a tale of three. It began as the Marathon Theatre later renamed…
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BURN AFTER READING
“Burn After Reading” is a dark comedy film directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. It was released in 2008 and features an ensemble cast that includes George Clooney, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Brad Pitt, and Richard Jenkins. The story begins with Osbourne Cox (John Malkovich), a disgruntled CIA analyst fired from his job…
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PEAU D’ANE aka DONKEYSKIN
“Donkeyskin” (“Peau d’Âne”) is a 1970 French musical fantasy film directed by Jacques Demy. The film is based on the classic fairy tale “Donkeyskin” by Charles Perrault and features a blend of enchanting visuals, whimsical music, and a touch of surrealism. It stars Catherine Deneuve, Jean Marais, and Jacques Perrin. In a far-off kingdom, a…
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THE EVIL DEAD
“The Evil Dead” is a 1981 horror film directed by Sam Raimi. This cult classic is well known for its innovative camera techniques, intense atmosphere, and a blend of horror and dark humor. It has become a seminal piece in the horror genre. My first viewing was from behind a couch. The story centers on…
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