Tag: Comedy
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SPANKING THE MONKEY
“Spanking the Monkey” is a 1994 dark comedy-drama film directed by David O. Russell in his directorial debut. The film stars Jeremy Davies, Alberta Watson, Benjamin Hendrickson, Carla Gallo, and Matthew Puckett. The film explores complex themes such as familial duty, isolation, and taboo relationships. The story centers on Ray Aibelli (Jeremy Davies), a pre-med…
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WEIRD SCIENCE
“Weird Science” is a 1985 sci-fi teen comedy film written and directed by John Hughes. The film stars Anthony Michael Hall as Gary Wallace, Ilan Mitchell-Smith as Wyatt Donnelly, Kelly LeBrock as Lisa, Bill Paxton as Chet Donnelly, and Robert Downey Jr. as Ian. The story centers around two high school nerds, Gary Wallace (Anthony…
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BURN AFTER READING
“Burn After Reading” is a dark comedy film directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. It was released in 2008 and features an ensemble cast that includes George Clooney, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Brad Pitt, and Richard Jenkins. The story begins with Osbourne Cox (John Malkovich), a disgruntled CIA analyst fired from his job…
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EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” is a 2022 sci-fi action-comedy film directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, collectively known as “Daniels.” The film stars Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, James Hong, and Jamie Lee Curtis. It presents a wild, imaginative narrative that blends elements of multiverse theory with an intimate family drama.…
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THE MAN WHO LOVED WOMEN (77)
“The Man Who Loved Women” (“L’Homme qui aimait les femmes”) is a 1977 French film directed by François Truffaut. The film stars Charles Denner, Brigitte Fossey, Nelly Borgeaud, Geneviève Fontanel, and Leslie Caron. It offers a comedic yet poignant exploration of a man’s obsessive love for women and his quest for understanding and fulfillment. The…
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10
“10” is a 1979 romantic comedy film directed by Blake Edwards. The film stars Dudley Moore, Julie Andrews, Bo Derek, Robert Webber, and Dee Wallace. It explores themes of midlife crisis, obsession, and the pursuit of happiness, all wrapped in a humorous narrative. The story centers around George Webber (Dudley Moore), a successful but dissatisfied…
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THE BREAKFAST CLUB
“The Breakfast Club” is a 1985 American teen coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by John Hughes. It is considered a quintessential ’80s film and a seminal work in the teen genre. The movie stars Emilio Estevez, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, and Ally Sheedy, all members of what would…
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AGE OF CONSENT
“Age of Consent” is a 1969 drama directed by Michael Powell. The film is based on the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Norman Lindsay. It stars James Mason, Helen Mirren, and Jack MacGowran. The film follows the story of Bradley Morahan (James Mason), a successful but disenchanted Australian artist living in New York.…
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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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CQ
“CQ” (2001) is a visually stylish and quirky film directed by Roman Coppola. It features an ensemble cast that includes Jeremy Davies, Angela Lindvall, Gérard Depardieu, Élodie Bouchez, Giancarlo Giannini, Massimo Ghini, Jason Schwartzman, and Dean Stockwell. The film blends comedy, drama, and science fiction elements, set against the backdrop of the late 1960s Parisian…
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