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PEEPING TOM
“Peeping Tom,” a 1960 psychological thriller directed by Michael Powell, delves into the dark and unsettling world of voyeurism, obsession, and the blurred lines between art and horror. Mark Lewis (Karlheinz Böhm) is a reclusive and introverted young man who works as a cameraman by day and a voyeuristic serial killer by night. His camera…
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SACRED HOUSES: VILLAGE EAST, NYC
“Sacred Houses Series”In this edition of the “Scared Houses Series,” we would like to pay homage to the historic Village East Cinemas in New York City as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. The Village East Cinema, located in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City,…
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THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL
“The Grand Budapest Hotel,” the 2014 visually stunning film directed by Wes Anderson, takes audiences on a captivating journey through the fictional European realm of Zubrowka in the early 20th century. The story is recounted in a nested narrative, beginning in the present day as a young writer (Jude Law) listens to the tales of…
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MIDNIGHT COWBOY
“Midnight Cowboy” is a 1969 drama directed by John Schlesinger. It follows the unlikely friendship between two lost souls as they navigate the harsh realities of urban life and the pursuit of the American Dream in New York City during the late 1960s. Joe Buck (Jon Voight), a naive and optimistic Texan with dreams of…
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THE WAR ZONE
“The War Zone” is a haunting and emotionally intense drama directed by Tim Roth, starring the acclaimed actors Ray Winstone and Tilda Swinton. Set against the backdrop of a remote coastal town in England, the film delves deep into the disturbing secrets that tear apart a seemingly ordinary family.A troubled teenager, Tom (played by Freddie…
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THE DEVILS
‘The Devils’ is a 1971 film directed by the visionary filmmaker Ken Russell. It’s a provocative and visually stunning historical drama set in 17th-century France. The film delves into the dark and tumultuous events surrounding the notorious Loudun witch trials, exposing the collision of religious fervor, political intrigue, and mass hysteria. In the small town…
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EX MACHINA
‘Ex Machina’ is a 2014 sci-fi drama directed by Alex Garland that delves into the complexities of artificial intelligence and the moral dilemmas it poses. The film follows Caleb Smith, a talented programmer played by Domhnall Gleeson, who wins a unique opportunity to spend a week at the secluded mountain estate of the eccentric tech…
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BAND OF OUTSIDERS
“Band of Outsiders,” ia a 1964 film directed by the iconic French New Wave filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard, is a visually stunning and captivating crime drama that blurs the lines between love, friendship, and criminal pursuits. Set in the streets of Paris, the film follows the unlikely alliance between three young characters who embark on a…
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BOOGIE NIGHTS
“Boogie Nights” is a gripping drama directed by Paul Thomas Anderson that delves deep into the risqué and tumultuous world of the adult entertainment industry in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Set in Los Angeles, the film follows the meteoric rise and eventual downfall of a group of individuals caught in the throes of…
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YEAR IN REVIEW: 2023
A visual guide to all films posted in 2023.
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