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THE HOLY MOUNTAIN
“The Holy Mountain” is a surreal, psychedelic, and satirical film by the Chilean filmmaker and artist Alejandro Jodorowsky. The film was released in 1973 and has become a cult classic known for its provocative imagery, absurd humor, and philosophical themes. The film begins with a thief, played by Jodorowsky, who meets an alchemist who convinces…
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PERFORMANCE
“Performance” is a British crime drama from 1970 directed by Nicolas Roeg and Donald Cammell. The film follows the story of Chas (played by James Fox), a violent and ruthless London gangster who seeks refuge in the house of a reclusive rock star named Turner (played by Mick Jagger) after committing a murder. As Chas…
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VIDEODROME
“Videodrome” is a 1983 Canadian science-fiction horror film directed by David Cronenberg. The film explores the theme of mass media, its effect on society, and the relationship between technology and the human body. It stars James Woods as Max Renn, the CEO of a small cable TV station who becomes obsessed with a mysterious and…
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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND
“Close Encounters of the Third Kind” is a science fiction film written and directed by Steven Spielberg. It was released in 1977 and stars Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, and Teri Garr. The film explores the theme of alien contact and its effect on the human psyche. The story begins in Muncie, Indiana, where an electrician,…
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FIVE EASY PIECES
“Five Easy Pieces” is a 1970 drama directed by Bob Rafelson and starring Jack Nicholson. The film tells the story of Robert Eroica Dupea, a restless, working-class man who struggles to reconcile his past with his present.The film opens with Robert, a former piano prodigy turned oil rigger, living a dissatisfied life in Southern California…
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JACOBS LADDER
“Jacob’s Ladder” is a psychological horror film directed by Adrian Lyne and released in 1990. The film stars Tim Robbins as Jacob Singer, a Vietnam War veteran plagued by bizarre hallucinations and visions following his return to the United States. The film opens with Jacob working as a postal clerk in New York City, living…
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WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE
“Woman Under The Influence” is a 1974 drama film directed by John Cassavetes, which tells the story of a working-class family in Los Angeles and their struggles with mental illness. The film opens with Mabel Longhetti (Gena Rowlands) waiting for her husband, Nick (Peter Falk), to come home from work. She’s excited to see him…
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BAD TIMING / A SENSUAL OBSESSION
“Bad Timing / A Sensual Obsession” is a 1980 psychological thriller directed by Nicolas Roeg and written by Yale Udoff. The film is a complex exploration of human relationships, obsession, and morality. Set in Vienna, it follows the intense and tumultuous romance between Alex Linden, an American psychiatrist, and Milena Flaherty, a troubled, free-spirited woman.…
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SACRED HOUSES: CINERAMA DOME, HOLLYWOOD
“Sacred Houses Series”We plan to pay tribute to revered cinema houses worldwide – from renowned theaters to arthouses and community theaters – that all share the goal of showcasing the art of film to audiences. We begin this month with the famed “Cinerama Dome” in Hollywood, California. The Cinerama Dome is an iconic landmark and…
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LOST HORIZON
“Lost Horizon” is a 1937 film directed by Frank Capra, based on the novel of the same name by James Hilton. The film is set in the fictional land of Shangri-La, a hidden utopia in the Himalayan Mountains. The story follows a group of people stranded in Shangri-La after their plane crashes in the mountains.…
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