• LA BETE aka THE BEAST (NSFW)

    LA BETE aka THE BEAST (NSFW)

    “La Bête,” aka “The Beast,” is a 1975 French erotic horror film directed by Walerian Borowczyk. The film stars Sirpa Lane, Lisbeth Hummel, and Marcel Dalio in leading roles. The narrative unfolds in 19th-century France, revolving around the life of Philip Broadhurst, a respected businessman. Upon his demise, his estate is bequeathed to his daughter…

  • SOUND OF METAL

    SOUND OF METAL

    “Sound of Metal” is a 2019 drama film directed by Darius Marder. The film stars Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, and Paul Raci in leading roles. The story follows Ruben Stone (played by Riz Ahmed), a heavy metal drummer who unexpectedly begins to lose his hearing. Ruben’s life revolves around his passion for music and his…

  • SACRED HOUSES: ELGIN AND WINTER GARDEN, TORONTO

    SACRED HOUSES: ELGIN AND WINTER GARDEN, TORONTO

    “Sacred Houses Series”In this edition of the “Scared Houses Series,” we would like to pay homage to the historic Elgin and Winter Garden in Toronto as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres are two stacked theatres in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, built-in 1913. Designed…

  • STRAIGHT ON TILL MORNING

    STRAIGHT ON TILL MORNING

    “Straight on Till Morning” is a 1972 British psychological thriller directed by Peter Collinson. The film stars Rita Tushingham, Shane Briant, and James Bolam.The story revolves around Brenda Thompson (played by Rita Tushingham), a shy and introverted young woman who moves to London in search of independence and excitement. Brenda rents a room in a…

  • INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

    INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

    “Inglourious Basterds” is a 2009 war film directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film stars Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz, Michael Fassbender, and Diane Kruger.Set in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, the film follows multiple interconnected storylines that converge around a plot to assassinate high-ranking Nazi officials.The central plot revolves around a group of…

  • LES VALSEUSES aka GOING PLACES

    LES VALSEUSES aka GOING PLACES

    “Les Valseuses,” aka “Going Places,” is a French comedy-drama directed by Bertrand Blier and released in 1974. The film stars Gérard Depardieu, Patrick Dewaere, and Miou-Miou in leading roles. Set in the 1970s, the film follows the exploits of two young delinquents, Jean-Claude (played by Gérard Depardieu) and Pierrot (played by Patrick Dewaere), as they…

  • TOKYO DRIFTER

    TOKYO DRIFTER

    “Tokyo Drifter” is a stylish 1966 Japanese yakuza film directed by Seijun Suzuki. The film features Tetsuya Watari as the lead character, Tetsuya “Phoenix” Hondo, and Chieko Matsubara as Chiharu. The story follows Tetsuya Hondo, a loyal and honorable yakuza member caught in a web of betrayal and deception. After his boss decides to dissolve…

  • MASS

    MASS

    “Mass” is a 2021 drama film directed by Fran Kranz in his directorial debut. The film stars Jason Isaacs, Martha Plimpton, Reed Birney, and Ann Dowd in an ensemble cast.Set in a nondescript church basement, the film centers on a meeting between two sets of parents: Jay and Gail (played by Jason Isaacs and Martha…

  • BARBARELLA

    BARBARELLA

    “Barbarella” is a 1968 science fiction film directed by Roger Vadim, based on the French comic series of the same name by Jean-Claude Forest. The film stars Jane Fonda in the title role of Barbarella. Set in the distant future, the film follows Barbarella, a fearless and adventurous space traveler tasked with finding the scientist…

  • PIERROT LE FOU

    PIERROT LE FOU

    “Pierrot le Fou” is a 1965 French New Wave film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, based on the novel “Obsession” by Lionel White. The film stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Ferdinand Griffon, also known as Pierrot, and Anna Karina as Marianne Renoir. The story follows Ferdinand, a bored and disillusioned husband who leaves his bourgeois life and…