Tag: Absurdist
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THE TOUCHABLES
“The Touchables,” a 1968 British film directed by Robert Freeman, is a quirky, psychedelic crime comedy that captures the spirit of the swinging ’60s. With its colorful visuals and offbeat narrative, the film explores themes of fame, obsession, and counterculture.The film opens with a surreal sequence set in London, where we meet the four central…
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CANDY
“Candy” is a 1968 satirical comedy film directed by Christian Marquand. Based on the novel by Terry Southern and Mason Hoffenberg, it is a surreal and provocative exploration of the sexual revolution and counterculture of the 1960s. The film features a star-studded cast and a series of bizarre, comedic vignettes. The story follows Candy Christian (Ewa Aulin), an innocent and beautiful…
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THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY
“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” is a 2005 whimsical science fiction comedy based on Douglas Adams’ cult classic novel directed by Garth Jennings. The story begins with Arthur Dent (Martin Freeman), an unassuming British man whose house is about to be demolished to make way for a new expressway. Arthur’s mundane problems take a…
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THE MAGIC CHRISTIAN
“The Magic Christian” is a 1969 British satirical comedy film directed by Joseph McGrath and based on the novel of the same name by Terry Southern. The film features a cast of notable actors, including Peter Sellers, Ringo Starr, Raquel Welch, and Christopher Lee.The story follows Sir Guy Grand (Peter Sellers), an eccentric and immensely…
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BLACK MOON
Revised. 3.26 “Black Moon” (1975) is a surreal fantasy-drama directed by Louis Malle, featuring performances by Cathryn Harrison, Therese Giehse, Alexandra Stewart, and Joe Dallesandro. Loosely inspired by the dream logic found in “Alice in Wonderland,” the film is one of Malle’s most experimental works. It presents an allegorical and often disorienting exploration of themes…
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