Tag: Counterculture
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DEATH RACE 2000
“Death Race 2000” (1975) is a cult dystopian action film directed by Paul Bartel and produced by Roger Corman, known for his low-budget exploitation films. Starring David Carradine as the enigmatic anti-hero Frankenstein and a young Sylvester Stallone as his rival Machine Gun Joe Viterbo, the film blends dark comedy, satire, and high-octane vehicular action…
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GIRL ON A MOTORCYCLE
“Girl on a Motorcycle” (1968) is a psychedelic romantic drama directed by Jack Cardiff and starring Marianne Faithfull as Rebecca and Alain Delon as Daniel. The film is based on André Pieyre de Mandiargues’s novel La Motocyclette and explores themes of sexual liberation, existential longing, and rebellion, all set against the backdrop of the late…
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THE LAST MOVIE
“The Last Movie” is a 1971 film directed by Dennis Hopper, who also stars in the film. The movie is a complex and avant-garde exploration of the filmmaking process and the consequences of exploiting indigenous cultures. The story follows Kansas, a stuntman working on the set of a Western being filmed in a small village…
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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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CANDY
“Candy” is a 1968 satirical comedy film directed by Christian Marquand. Based on the novel by Terry Southern and Mason Hoffenberg, it is a surreal and provocative exploration of the sexual revolution and counterculture of the 1960s. The film features a star-studded cast and a series of bizarre, comedic vignettes. The story follows Candy Christian (Ewa Aulin), an innocent and beautiful…
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BLUE SUNSHINE
“Blue Sunshine” is a 1977 psychological horror-thriller directed by Jeff Lieberman that explores the consequences of a mysterious drug and its long-term effects on a group of individuals. Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, the film delves into the dark side of a counterculture movement. The story begins at a college reunion where Jerry…
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QUADROPHENIA
“Quadrophenia,” directed by Franc Roddam in 1979, is a British film based on The Who’s rock opera album of the same name. Set in 1964, the movie follows Jimmy Cooper, a disillusioned young man from London who finds solace in the Mod subculture of fashion, music, and scooters. Played by Phil Daniels, Jimmy is disenchanted…
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ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” is a 2019 film directed by Quentin Tarantino. The movie is set in Los Angeles in 1969 against a rapidly changing film industry and a city immersed in the counterculture movement. The film follows the lives of two central characters: Rick Dalton, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, and Cliff Booth,…
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HAROLD AND MAUDE
“Harold and Maude” is a 1971 dark comedy directed by Hal Ashby. The film stars Bud Cort as Harold Chasen, a young man obsessed with death, and Ruth Gordon as Maude, a lively and eccentric 79-year-old woman who becomes an unexpected companion in Harold’s life. The story revolves around the unconventional relationship between Harold, a…
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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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