Tag: California
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SCARECROW
“Scarecrow” is a 1973 poignant road movie directed by Jerry Schatzberg that delves into themes of friendship, redemption, and the American dream. The film stars Gene Hackman and Al Pacino in remarkable performances that capture the essence of their characters’ complex lives. The story begins with two drifters meeting on a desolate stretch of road…
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SHORT FILM: SHOOK
“Shook” is a 2024 dark comedy short film written and directed by Valentina von Klencke. It takes place in the Californian desert after a devastating earthquake strands a vacationing family on an idyllic weekend getaway from the outside world. The film follows their survival while supplies diminish rapidly after the disaster. The film opens by…
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SACRED HOUSES: THE CASTRO THEATRE, SAN FRANCISCO
In this edition of the “Sacred Houses Series,” we pay homage to the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco as we continue to honor notable movie theaters worldwide. The Castro Theatre is a beautiful and historic movie palace located in the Castro District of San Francisco, California. It was designated as San Francisco Historic Landmark…
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FASTER, PUSSYCAT! KILL! KILL!
“Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!” a 1965 cult classic exploitation film directed by Russ Meyer. Set in the desolate landscapes of the California desert, the movie follows the provocative adventures of three go-go dancers with a penchant for violence and domination. Varla (played by Tura Satana), a formidable woman, leads a trio of powerful and ruthless…
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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…
The Other Cinema 