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2 OR 3 THINGS I KNOW ABOUT HER
“2 or 3 Things I Know About Her” is an introspective and experimental drama directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Released in 1967, the film explores themes of identity, consumerism, and the dehumanizing effects of modern society through the lens of a woman’s existential journey. The film centers around Juliette Janson (played by Marina Vlady), a housewife…
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THE LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCO
“The Last Black Man in San Francisco” is a heartfelt drama directed by Joe Talbot that tells the story of a young African-American man’s quest for belonging and identity in a rapidly changing city. The film follows Jimmie Fails (played by Jimmie Fails), a young man who, alongside his best friend Montgomery Allen (played by…
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THE LIGHTHOUSE
“The Lighthouse,” directed by Robert Eggers, is a psychological thriller set in the late 19th century. It explores the descent into madness of two lighthouse keepers as they grapple with isolation, paranoia, and the supernatural.The story begins when Ephraim Winslow (played by Robert Pattinson), a young and enigmatic former timber worker, arrives on a desolate…
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THE OUT-OF-TOWNERS
“The Out-of-Towners” is a 1970 comedy directed by Arthur Hiller and written by Neil Simon, starring the talented duo Sandy Dennis and Jack Lemmon. This uproarious tale follows the hilarious misadventures of George and Gwen Kellerman, a couple from the suburbs who find themselves in a series of comical and chaotic situations during a disastrous…
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SHORT FILM: YOU’RE NOW BEYOND HOPE, ARIZONA
“You’re Now Beyond Hope Arizona,” a 2022 drama written and directed by Nick Dugan, is about a traumatized alcoholic forced to commit a crime to pay back his gambling debts. He is totally isolated in the world, unable to reconcile his past, and in a cruel twist of irony, the one person he connects with…
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SACRED HOUSES: KINO INTERNATIONAL, BERLIN, GERMANY.
As we continue our series paying homage to the esteemed Film houses of the world this month, we travel to Berlin, Germany.The Kino International Cinema is situated on Karl-Marx-Allee in former East Berlin and was constructed between 1961 and 1963. It is now a protected building and serves as one of the venues for the…
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APOCALYPSE NOW
The 1979 film “Apocalypse Now,” directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is an epic war film that immerses viewers in the harrowing journey of Captain Benjamin L. Willard, played by Martin Sheen, during the Vietnam War.Set in the late 1960s, the film follows Willard, a seasoned and battle-weary Army officer, who is given a top-secret mission.…
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DAISIES
“Daisies” is a visually stunning Czechoslovakian film Directed by Věra Chytilová in 1966. The film explores the adventurous and mischievous personalities of two young women. It takes a daring and unconventional approach by breaking away from traditional storytelling styles and societal expectations. The story follows Marie I (played by Jitka Cerhová) and Marie II (played…
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MOONRISE KINGDOM
“Moonrise Kingdom” is a 2012 coming-of-age story directed by Wes Anderson. Set on a small New England island in the 1960s, the film follows two young misfits who forge a deep connection and embark on a daring adventure, upending the lives of everyone around them. Sam Shakusky (played by Jared Gilman), a resourceful and orphaned…
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FORCE MAJEURE aka TURIST
“Force Majeure” (or Turist as orginally titled) is a 2014 drama directed by Ruben Östlund that explores human behavior’s complexities and relationships’ fragility. The film takes place during a family vacation in the French Alps, where a seemingly idyllic holiday takes a sudden and shocking turn.Tomas (played by Johannes Kuhnke) and Ebba (played by Lisa…
