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FRANCES HA
“Frances Ha” is a 2012 black-and-white comedy-drama film directed by Noah Baumbach and co-written by Baumbach and Greta Gerwig, who also stars as the film’s main character. The movie follows the life and personal growth of Frances Halladay, an aspiring dancer living in New York City. The film opens with Frances, a 27-year-old dancer apprentice…
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DILLINGER E’ MORTO aka DILLINGER IS DEAD
“Dillinger is Dead” is a 1969 Italian-French film directed by Marco Ferreri. This avant-garde and highly symbolic film is a dark and surreal exploration of alienation, consumerism, and existentialism. The film’s title references the notorious American gangster John Dillinger but is a stark departure from any traditional crime drama. The film centers around Glauco, played…
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CUL-DE-SAC
“Cul-de-sac” is a 1966 British psychological thriller directed by Roman Polanski. The film is known for its dark and absurdist humor, as well as its exploration of power dynamics, isolation, and the breakdown of societal norms. It features a small cast, with standout performances by Donald Pleasence and Françoise Dorléac. The story centers on a…
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13 GHOSTS
“13 Ghosts” is a 1960 horror film directed by the renowned William Castle, known for his innovative gimmicks in the horror genre. This film is no exception, as it was presented in “Illusion-O,” a gimmick where the audience could use special glasses to see or avoid seeing the ghosts, depending on their comfort level with…
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DEAD MAN’S SHOES
“Dead Man’s Shoes” is a 2004 British psychological thriller film directed by Shane Meadows and written by Meadows and Paddy Considine, who also stars in the lead role. The film is known for its intense and harrowing portrayal of revenge and psychological torment. The film is set in the small, rural town of Matlock, Derbyshire,…
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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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