Tag: Drama
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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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TRUE ROMANCE
“True Romance” is a 1993 American romantic crime film directed by Tony Scott, with a screenplay written by Quentin Tarantino. The film features an ensemble cast including Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt, Christopher Walken, and James Gandolfini. The film combines elements of romance, action, and dark comedy, creating…
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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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FOXES
“Foxes,” a 1980 drama/thriller directed by Adrian Lyne is a poignant coming-of-age drama that delves into the lives of four teenage girls as they navigate the complexities of adolescence in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. The film stars Jodie Foster as Jeanie, Cherie Currie (of The Runaways fame) as Annie, Marilyn Kagan as…
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TRIANGLE OF SADNESS
“Triangle of Sadness” is a satirical dark comedy film directed by Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund, released in 2022. The film features a talented cast including Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean (who very sadly passed away before the film was publically released), Woody Harrelson, Dolly De Leon, Zlatko Burić, Vicki Berlin, and Henrik Dorsin.The film is divided…
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ACT OF AGRESSION
“Act of Aggression” (“L’Agression”) is a 1975 French thriller film directed by Gérard Pirès. The film stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Catherine Deneuve, Claude Brasseur, and Philippe Brizard. The film begins with Paul Varlin (Jean-Louis Trintignant), a successful architect, as they travel to go on their family vacation. He is joined by his wife, Sarah (Catherine Deneuve),…
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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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CALM WITH HORSES
“Calm with Horses” is a 2019 Irish crime drama film directed by Nick Rowland in his feature film debut. The film stars Cosmo Jarvis, Barry Keoghan, Niamh Algar, and Ned Dennehy. It is based on the novella of the same name from the collection “Young Skins” by Colin Barrett. The film is set in rural…
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TOKYO STORY
“Tokyo Story” (“Tokyo Monogatari”) is a 1953 Japanese drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu. It is often referred to as one of the greatest films ever made. The film stars Chishū Ryū, Chieko Higashiyama, Setsuko Hara, and Haruko Sugimura. The story begins in Onomichi, a small coastal town in Japan, where Shūkichi Hirayama (Chishū Ryū)…
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