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TRANS-EUROP-EXPRESS
Trans-Europ-Express is a 1966 experimental film written and directed by Alain Robbe-Grillet and starring Jean-Louis Trintignant and Marie-France Pisier. The title refers to the Trans Europ Express, an international rail network in Europe. The story shows a creative team devising a film plot during a train journey to Antwerp. It is intercut with a film-within-a-film about…
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ZETA ONE
Zeta One, also known as The Love Slaves, Alien Women, and The Love Factor, is a British comedy science fiction film from 1969. It was directed by Michael Cort and stars James Robertson Justice (known for his role in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Robert Hawdon, Charles Hawtrey (known for the Carry On Films series), Anna…
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LA TETE DE NORMANDE ST-ONGE aka NORMANDE
La Tête de Normande St-Onge aka Normande is a 1975 French-Canadian film directed by Gilles Carle. The film stars Carole Laure as Normande St-Onge, a woman slowly losing her grip on reality as difficult circumstances lead her to retreat into a fantasy world. The demands of her family and the stress of daily life drive…
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DR. NO
“Dr. No,” directed by Terence Young and released in 1962, is the first installment in the iconic James Bond film series based on Ian Fleming’s novels. The film introduces the suave and sophisticated British secret agent James Bond, played by Sean Connery.The story begins when British MI6 agent Strangways goes missing in Jamaica while investigating…
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DOWNHILL RACER
“Downhill Racer,” directed by Michael Ritchie and released in 1969, is a sports drama that provides a gripping portrayal of the intense world of alpine ski racing. The film stars Robert Redford as David Chappellet, a talented but self-centered downhill skier with dreams of Olympic glory. David Chappellet, a skilled skier from Idaho, is recruited…
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LET’S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH
“Let’s Scare Jessica to Death” is a psychological horror film directed by John D. Hancock and released in 1971. The film follows Jessica (Zohra Lampert), a recently released psychiatric patient who, alongside her husband, Duncan (Barton Heyman), and friend Woody (Kevin O’Connor), seeks solace in a rural farmhouse as we delve into the blurred lines…
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THE FAVOURITE
“The Favourite,” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and released in 2018, is a darkly comedic period drama set in early 18th-century England. The film explores the intricate power dynamics and manipulative relationships within the court of Queen Anne. Queen Anne (Olivia Colman), frail and plagued by various health issues, relies heavily on her close friend and…
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HONKY TONK FREEWAY
“Honky Tonk Freeway” is a 1981 satirical comedy movie directed by John Schlesinger. The movie takes a whimsical look at the transformation of a small Florida town when a freeway is planned to pass through it. The film boasts a large ensemble cast that features a unique blend of humor, satire, and social commentary. The…
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WOLFWALKERS
“Wolfwalkers,” directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart, is a visually stunning animated fantasy film released in 2020. The film is the final installment in Moore’s Irish folklore trilogy, following The Secret of Kells (2009) and Song of the Sea (2014). Set in 1650, the story takes place in Kilkenny, Ireland, under English rule. Robyn…
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GUMMO
“Gummo,” directed by Harmony Korine and released in 1997, is a controversial and surreal exploration of a decaying, post-disaster small town in Ohio. The film captures a series of vignettes that provide glimpses into the lives of various eccentric and marginalized characters, painting a raw and disturbing portrait of a community grappling with the aftermath…
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