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SACRED HOUSES: FILM FORUM, NEW YORK CITY.
“Sacred Houses Series”This month, we would like to pay homage to the esteemed Film Forum in New York City, as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. Film Forum is a cinema located in New York City. Over the years, it has become one of the premier destinations for cinephiles,…
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KLUTE
“Klute” is a 1971 psychological thriller directed by Alan J. Pakula and is considered a classic of American Cinema. The film follows the story of Bree Daniels (Jane Fonda), a high-priced call girl working in New York City. Bree is approached by John Klute (Donald Sutherland), a small-town detective investigating the disappearance of his friend,…
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NIGHT MOVES
“Night Moves” is a 1975 neo-noir drama directed by Arthur Penn. The film tells the story of Harry Moseby, a seasoned private investigator who becomes entangled in a complex and mysterious case. Harry, played by the acclaimed actor Gene Hackman, is drawn into a dangerous world of secrets and deceit. Set against the backdrop of…
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PIRANHA (78)
“Piranha” is a horror film directed by Joe Dante and produced by Roger Corman and Chako van Leeuwen. Set in a tranquil riverside community, the movie takes audiences on a heart-pounding journey as a swarm of deadly prehistoric piranhas is accidentally unleashed into the local river, posing a threat to anyone who dares to enter…
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LOGANS RUN
“Logan’s Run” is a thrilling science fiction film directed by Michael Anderson, set in a futuristic utopian society where life is seemingly perfect. However, beneath the surface lies a dark secret. Adapted from William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson’s novel, the movie follows the journey of Logan 5, a government Sandman tasked with tracking…
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THE SPIDERS STRATAGEM
“The Spider’s Stratagem” is a mesmerizing psychological drama directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. Set in a small Italian town, the film delves into the complex web of secrets and illusions surrounding Athos Magnani, a young man who returns to his birthplace to investigate his father’s mysterious death, a renowned anti-Fascist hero. The story unfolds as Athos…
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MIDNIGHT EXPRESS
“Midnight Express” is a suspense drama directed by Alan Parker, based on the true story of Billy Hayes. Set in the late 1970s, the movie takes viewers on a thrilling and harrowing journey through the nightmarish experiences of a young American caught smuggling drugs in Turkey. The story revolves around Billy Hayes, an adventurous and…
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BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY
After all, today is… “Born on the Fourth of July” is a 1989 American war drama film directed by Oliver Stone, based on the autobiography of the same name by Ron Kovic (played by Tom Cruise). The film tells the powerful and emotional story of Kovic’s life, from his patriotic upbringing to his experiences as…
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DANGER: DIABOLIK
“Danger: Diabolik” is a 1968 Italian-French action-adventure film directed by Mario Bava. The film is based on the Italian comic book character Diabolik created by Angela and Luciana Giussani. The movie follows the story of Diabolik (John Phillip Law), a master thief who operates in a futuristic world filled with advanced technology and sophisticated security…
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THE QUIET GIRL
“The Quiet Girl” (An Cailín Ciúin) is a 2022 Irish drama film written and directed by Colm Bairéad. The film is set in 1981; it follows Cáit, a nine-year-old girl who gets to experience what it’s like to live in a loving home for the first time when she spends the summer on a farm…
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