Tag: Beauty
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SHORT FILM: INAUGURATION OF THE PLEASURE DOME
“Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome” is a short avant-garde film directed by Kenneth Anger in 1954. The film vividly explores mythological, historical, and occult figures engaging in ritualistic and hedonistic ceremonies. Anger drew inspiration from Aleister Crowley’s Thelemic philosophies and a Halloween party-themed “Come as your Madness,” hosted by artist Renate Druks. The film features…
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KING KONG (33)
“King Kong” (1933) is a pioneering adventure and monster film directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack. It is a landmark in the history of cinema, especially noted for its groundbreaking special effects by Willis O’Brien and its iconic giant ape, King Kong. Blending fantasy, horror, and romance, the film explores themes of…
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ヘルタースケルター) aka HELTER SKELTER
“Helter Skelter” is a 2012 Japanese psychological thriller directed by Mika Ninagawa. It is based on the manga by the same name, Kyoko Okazaki. The story revolves around Liliko Kinoshita (Erika Sawajiri), a beautiful and successful but deeply troubled model and actress who undergoes extreme cosmetic surgery to maintain her youthful appearance and fame. Liliko…
The Other Cinema 