Tag: Class

  • RUSHMORE

    RUSHMORE

    “Rushmore” is a 1998 coming-of-age dramedy directed by Wes Anderson, characterized by his signature stylized, deadpan tone. It tells the story of an eccentric and ambitious teenager, Max Fischer, as he navigates love, rivalry, and personal growth at the prestigious Rushmore Academy. The film is Anderson’s sophomore feature and marks the first collaboration between him…

  • FLASHDANCE

    FLASHDANCE

    “Flashdance” is a 1983 drama-romance film directed by Adrian Lyne. The movie stars Jennifer Beals as Alex, Michael Nouri as Nick, Lilia Skala as Hanna, Sunny Johnson as Jeanie, Kyle T. Heffner as Richie, Lee Ving as Johnny C., and Ron Karabatsos as Jake. The film is also recognized for its score by Giorgio Moroder,…

  • 1900 (NOVECENTO)

    1900 (NOVECENTO)

    “1900” (original title: Novecento, 1976) is an epic historical drama directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. The film spans several decades in 20th-century Italy, from the early 1900s to the rise of fascism (an occurring theme in Bertolucci’s earlier films), and it explores the lives of two men from different social classes whose fates are intertwined with…

  • I, TONYA

    I, TONYA

    “I, Tonya” is a 2017 biographical dark comedy directed by Craig Gillespie. The film chronicles the life of the infamous figure skater Tonya Harding and the events leading up to the attack on her rival Nancy Kerrigan during the 1994 Winter Olympics. The film stars Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding, Sebastian Stan as Jeff Gillooly…

  • THE LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCO

    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…

  • HIGH-RISE

    HIGH-RISE

    “High-Rise” is a 2015 dystopian thriller film directed by Ben Wheatley, based on the 1975 novel of the same name by J.G. Ballard. The movie features an ensemble cast of talented actors, including Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irons, Sienna Miller, Luke Evans, and Elisabeth Moss. The story takes place in a high-rise building in London in…