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CREEPSHOW
“Creepshow” is a 1982 horror anthology film directed by George A. Romero and written by Stephen King, based on King’s short stories. The film pays homage to the classic horror comics of the 1950s, presenting a series of five macabre tales, each with its own cast of characters. The film is framed around the story…
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SACRED HOUSES: THE QUAD, NEW YORK CITY
Photograph copyright Peter Mauss The Quad Cinema, located at 34 West 13th Street in Greenwich Village, was opened by entrepreneur Maurice Kanbar and his younger brother Elliott S. Kanbar in October 1972. It is New York City’s first small four-screen multiplex theater and has been described as “one of the oldest independent cinemas in the…
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A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT
“A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” is a 2014 Iranian-American vampire western film written and directed by Ana Lily Amirpour. It’s a unique and atmospheric take on the vampire genre, unfolding in the fictional Iranian ghost town of Bad City. In the desolate, economically depressed town of Bad City, where oil pumps and rundown…
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BLUE VALENTINE
“Blue Valentine” is a 2010 American romantic drama film directed by Derek Cianfrance. The film is a raw and emotionally intense exploration of the evolution and dissolution of a marriage, starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams in the lead roles. The film interweaves two timelines, portraying the contrasting stages of a relationship between Dean Pereira…
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LAWRENCE OF ARABIA
“Lawrence of Arabia” is a 1962 epic historical drama directed by David Lean. It is widely considered one of the most outstanding cinematic achievements of all time, a masterpiece in the world of filmmaking, and an iconic representation of the British adventurer T.E. Lawrence during World War I. The film begins with the death of…
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FAHRENHEIT 451
“Fahrenheit 451” is a 1966 science fiction film directed by François Truffaut, based on the classic dystopian novel of the same name by Ray Bradbury. The film offers a thought-provoking exploration of censorship, government control, and the power of literature in a totalitarian society. In a future society where books are banned and considered dangerous,…
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AFTER LOVE
“After Love” is a 2020 British drama film directed by Aleem Khan. The film is an intimate exploration of grief, identity, and the complexities of love, set against the backdrop of the English Channel. The story follows the life of Mary Hussain, played by Joanna Scanlan, in a powerful and emotionally charged performance. Mary Hussain…
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CHOPPER
“Chopper” is a 2000 Australian crime film directed by Andrew Dominik. It’s an unflinching biographical drama that chronicles the life of Mark “Chopper” Read, a notorious criminal and author whose life was marked by violence, chaos, and an enigmatic charm. The film opens with Mark “Chopper” Read (played by Eric Bana) as he is serving…
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FAT CITY
“Fat City” is a 1972 American drama film directed by John Huston, based on the novel of the same name by Leonard Gardner. The story takes place in Stockton, California, offering a raw and unflinching look at the world of small-time boxing and the human struggles that surround it. The film follows two central characters,…
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20th CENTURY WOMEN
“20th Century Women” is a poignant coming-of-age drama directed by Mike Mills. Set in Santa Barbara, California, in the late 1970s, the film explores the lives of a diverse group of people and how they navigate the challenges and changes of the era. The film opens with Dorothea Fields (Annette Bening), a middle-aged single mother,…
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