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FATHER CHRISTMAS
“Father Christmas” is an animated short film from 1991, directed by Dave Unwin. It is based on a classic children’s book written and illustrated by Raymond Briggs. The film offers a delightful glimpse into the world of Father Christmas (played by Mel Smith), revealing what he does on the other 364 days of the year.…
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LOVE AFFAIR, OR THE CASE OF THE MISSING SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR
“Love Affair, or The Case of the Missing Switchboard Operator” is a daring and surreal Yugoslav film directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Dusan Makavejev. Set in the backdrop of 1970s Belgrade, the film explores themes of love, desire, political oppression, and the loss of innocence. The story revolves around Izabela (portrayed by Eva Ras), a…
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SPIRITED AWAY
“Spirited Away” is a captivating and visually stunning animated fantasy film that takes audiences on an enchanting journey into a magical realm. The film follows the extraordinary adventure of a young girl named Chihiro Ogino, who becomes trapped in a mysterious and ethereal world. Chihiro stumbles upon an abandoned amusement park while moving to a…
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FASTER, PUSSYCAT! KILL! KILL!
“Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!” a 1965 cult classic exploitation film directed by Russ Meyer. Set in the desolate landscapes of the California desert, the movie follows the provocative adventures of three go-go dancers with a penchant for violence and domination. Varla (played by Tura Satana), a formidable woman, leads a trio of powerful and ruthless…
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SHORT FILM: DARK BLUE
Dark Blue is a 2022 short drama narrative written and directed by Stephen Cole Webley about an immigrant (played by Salvador Chacon) who starts his journey from Mexico to the US and stumbles across a grizzly scene. The film starts with a pickup truck carrying blindfolded immigrants as they go from Mexico to the US…
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SOLARIS (1972)
“Solaris” is a 1972 science fiction film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, based on the novel of the same name by Stanisław Lem. Set in a distant future, the movie revolves around Dr. Kris Kelvin (played by Donatas Banionis), a psychologist sent to a space station orbiting the enigmatic planet Solaris.Upon his arrival at the space…
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ENTER THE DRAGON
“Enter the Dragon” is an iconic martial arts action film that follows the story of Bruce Lee (played by Bruce Lee), a highly skilled martial artist recruited by British intelligence to investigate the illegal activities of a powerful crime lord, Han (played by Shih Kien), on his private island. Lee, a martial arts expert and…
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SUSPIRIA (2018)
In the unsettling world of 1970s Berlin, the 2018 film “Suspiria” follows the eerie journey of Susie Bannion (Dakota Johnson), an ambitious young American dancer who joins the renowned Markos Dance Academy. However, as Susie becomes entwined in the school’s mysterious and sinister happenings, she discovers a dark and malevolent force beneath the surface of…
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ALL THAT JAZZ
“All That Jazz” is an introspective musical drama directed by Bob Fosse in 1979 that follows the turbulent life of Joe Gideon (played by Roy Schneider), a brilliant yet self-destructive Broadway choreographer and director. As he faces his mortality and battles his inner demons, Joe takes audiences on a wild journey through his tumultuous career,…
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SACRED HOUSES: UPSTATE FILMS, RHINEBECK, NEW YORK
“Sacred Houses Series”This month, we would like to pay homage to Upstate Films in Rhinebeck, New York, as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. Upstate Films was founded in 1972 in Rhinebeck, New York, by Steve and DeDe Leiber and Susan Goldman. The theater is located in a historic…
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