Tag: Drama
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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…
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LONG WEEKEND
“Long Weekend” is a 1978 Australian horror film directed by Colin Eggleston. Set in the remote wilderness of Australia, the film follows a young couple whose weekend camping trip turns into a harrowing fight for survival. The film stars John Hargreaves as Peter, a brash and arrogant advertising executive, and Briony Behets as Marcia, Peter’s long-suffering wife…
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REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE
“Rebel Without a Cause” is a classic 1955 film directed by Nicholas Ray and starring James Dean, Natalie Wood, and Sal Mineo. The film follows the story of Jim Stark, a troubled teenager who moves to a new town with his parents, hoping for a fresh start. Jim Stark, portrayed by the legendary James Dean,…
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Q-BEC MY LOVE (NSFW)
“Q-Bec My Love” is a Canadian film that was released in 1970, directed by Jean Pierre Lefebvre. The movie is a satirical allegory that explores sexuality in the entertainment and advertising industry through a series of disconnected vignettes. Shot in black and white, the film has a direct lighting source that creates surreal vignettes, often…
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ROMA (72)
“Roma,” released in 1972, is a poignant and visually stunning film directed by the acclaimed Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini. The story revolves around two trips made to Rome by a director. The first trip was taken when he was a young man in the late 1930s and early 1940s. The second trip was made when…
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THROW AWAY YOUR BOOKS, RALLY IN THE STREETS
“Throw Away Your Books, Rally in The Streets” is a groundbreaking Japanese film directed by Shuji Terayama and released in 1971. The film is a surreal and anarchic exploration of youth rebellion, societal disillusionment, and the search for personal freedom. The story follows the protagonist, a young man named ‘Me’ (portrayed by Hideaki Sasaki), who…
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AMERICAN PSYCHO
“American Psycho,” directed by Mary Harron and released in 2000, is a chilling and satirical adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’s controversial novel. Set in the late 1980s, the film follows the life of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy and successful investment banker living in Manhattan, portrayed by Christian Bale in a career-defining performance. On the surface,…
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TAKE ME, LOVE ME aka NANA (NSFW)
“Take Me, Love Me,” aka “Nana,” is a 1970 drama romance film directed by Mac Ahlberg. Nana is an adaptation of Emile Zola’s classic novel, Set in late 19th-century Paris. The film follows the tumultuous life of Nana, a beautiful and ambitious courtesan portrayed by Swedish actress Anna Gaël. Nana rises from poverty to become…
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FORREST GUMP
“Forrest Gump,” directed by Robert Zemeckis and released in 1994, is a timeless tale that follows the extraordinary life of Forrest Gump, portrayed by Tom Hanks.The film begins with Forrest sitting on a bench at a bus stop in Savannah, Georgia, where he converses with strangers while waiting for his bus. As he recounts his…
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JOJO RABBIT
“Jojo Rabbit” is a darkly comedic yet heartfelt film directed by Taika Waititi, released in 2019. Set in Nazi Germany during World War II, the story centers around Jojo Betzler, a young German boy played by Roman Griffin Davis, who dreams of becoming a great Nazi soldier. Jojo’s imaginary friend is none other than Adolf…
