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I’LL NEVER FORGET WHAT’S ‘ISNAME
“I’ll Never Forget What’s ‘Isname” is a 1967 British film directed by Michael Winner. It blends elements of drama, satire, and dark comedy to critique the advertising industry and explore the protagonist’s existential malaise. The story centers on Andrew Quint (played by Oliver Reed), a disillusioned and successful advertising executive who feels suffocated by the…
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YEAR IN REVIEW: 2024
A visual guide to all films posted in 2024.
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RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” is a beloved 1964 stop-motion animated Christmas special directed by Larry Roemer. This timeless tale, based on the classic song by Johnny Marks and the story by Robert L. May, follows the journey of Rudolph (voiced by Billie Mae Richards), a young reindeer born with a bright, glowing nose that sets…
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LOVE (NSFW)
“Love” is a 2015 romantic drama film directed and co-written by Gaspar Noé. The movie delves deep into the complexities of relationships, sexuality, and the human condition, pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling. The narrative unfolds primarily through the perspective of Murphy (Karl Glusman), an American living in Paris who grapples with the aftermath of…
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ROMA (2018)
‘Roma’ is a 2018 drama film directed, written, and produced by Alfonso Cuarón. Set in the early 1970s, it takes a deeply personal and reflective look at life in Mexico City. The story centers on Cleo (played by Yalitza Aparicio), a young indigenous woman who works as a live-in maid and nanny for a middle-class…
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THE BLOOD SPATTERED BRIDE
“The Blood Spattered Bride” (La Novia Ensangrentada) is a 1972 Spanish horror film directed by Vicente Aranda. It is based on the novella “Carmilla” by Sheridan Le Fanu. The film is a gothic horror tale that explores themes of sexuality, repression, and the supernatural through a feminist lens. The story begins with a newlywed couple, Susan (Maribel…
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SACRED HOUSES: LE CINÉMA DU PANTHÉON, PARIS
In this edition of the “Sacred Houses Series,” we pay homage to the historic Le Cinéma du Panthéon in Paris, France, as we continue to honor notable movie theaters worldwide. Le Cinéma du Panthéon, located at 13 rue Victor-Cousin in the Latin Quarter of Paris, is one of the city’s oldest and most prestigious independent…
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DOGVILLE
“Dogville” is a 2003 avant-garde drama film directed by Lars von Trier. The film is notable for its minimalist set design, which uses a nearly bare soundstage with chalk outlines to represent the small town of Dogville, Colorado. This unconventional approach emphasizes the story’s themes and character dynamics. The film follows Grace Margaret Mulligan (Nicole Kidman),…
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1984
“1984” is a dystopian drama film directed by Michael Radford, based on George Orwell’s seminal novel of the same name. Set in a totalitarian future where the government, known as the Party, exerts absolute control over all aspects of life, the film paints a chilling portrait of a society devoid of freedom and individuality. The story…
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CANDY
“Candy” is a 1968 satirical comedy film directed by Christian Marquand. Based on the novel by Terry Southern and Mason Hoffenberg, it is a surreal and provocative exploration of the sexual revolution and counterculture of the 1960s. The film features a star-studded cast and a series of bizarre, comedic vignettes. The story follows Candy Christian (Ewa Aulin), an innocent and beautiful…
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