Tag: Classic
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METROPOLIS
“Metropolis” is a 1927 German expressionist science-fiction film directed by Fritz Lang. It is set in a futuristic dystopian city where society is sharply divided between the wealthy elite who live in luxury above ground and the oppressed working class who toil away in the underground factories that power the city. The film stars Gustav…
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PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES
“Planes, Trains and Automobiles” is a classic 1987 comedy film directed by John Hughes.The story follows Neal Page (Steve Martin), a high-strung marketing executive desperately trying to make it home to Chicago in time for Thanksgiving to reunite with his family. However, his plans are thrown into disarray when mishaps strand him in New York…
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SHORT FILM: LA CABINA (THE TELEPHONE BOX)
“La Cabina” is a Spanish short film directed by Antonio Mercero. It was released in 1972 and has become a classic in Spanish cinema. The film is known for its suspense, satire, and social commentary blend. The film opens with a seemingly ordinary day in a bustling city. A man (played by José Luis López…
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PSYCHO
“Psycho,” directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1960, remains a seminal thriller. The film follows Marion Crane (played by Janet Leigh), a secretary who embezzles money from her employer and decides to flee town. She ends up at the secluded Bates Motel, managed by the awkward yet seemingly harmless Norman Bates (played by Anthony…
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UN CHIEN ANDALOU
“Un Chien Andalou” is a surreal and groundbreaking silent short film co-created by director Luis Buñuel and artist Salvador Dalí in 1929. The film is an exploration of dreamlike sequences and irrational imagery, devoid of a linear narrative. In a series of disjointed and symbolic vignettes, the film opens with a shocking and iconic scene:…
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THE DEER HUNTER
“The Deer Hunter,” directed by Michael Cimino, is a 1978 American epic war drama that poignantly explores the effects of the Vietnam War on a group of steelworkers from Pennsylvania. The film features an ensemble cast including Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, Meryl Streep, John Savage, and John Cazale. The story begins in the small…
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FAHRENHEIT 451
“Fahrenheit 451” is a 1966 science fiction film directed by François Truffaut, based on the classic dystopian novel of the same name by Ray Bradbury. The film offers a thought-provoking exploration of censorship, government control, and the power of literature in a totalitarian society. In a future society where books are banned and considered dangerous,…
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EASY RIDER
Released in 1969, “Easy Rider” is an iconic film directed by Dennis Hopper that explores the counterculture movement of the 1960s, as well as themes of freedom, rebellion, and the search for meaning in a changing America. The film stars Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, and Jack Nicholson in pivotal roles. The story follows two motorcycle-riding…
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VAMPYROS LESBOS
“Vampyros Lesbos,” directed by Jesús Franco, is a cult classic that combines elements of eroticism and horror in a surreal and visually stunning narrative. The film features a seductive cast led by Soledad Miranda, Ewa Strömberg, and Dennis Price.The story centers on Linda Westinghouse (Ewa Strömberg), a London lawyer tasked with settling the estate of…
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BLOW-UP
“Blow-Up,” directed by the visionary Italian filmmaker Michelangelo Antonioni in 1966, is a groundbreaking cinematic exploration of perception, reality, and the elusive nature of truth. Set in the vibrant and swinging London of the 1960s, the film features a cast led by David Hemmings, Vanessa Redgrave, and Sarah Miles. The story follows Thomas, played by…
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