Tag: Florida

  • BODY HEAT

    BODY HEAT

    “Body Heat” is a 1981 neo-noir erotic thriller written and directed by Lawrence Kasdan in his directorial debut. The film updates the conventions of 1940s and 1950s film noir, particularly Double Indemnity, blending themes of sexual obsession, deceit, and moral decay against the backdrop of a Florida heatwave. The cast includes William Hurt as Ned…

  • SACRED HOUSES: GATEWAY, FT LAUDERDALE

    SACRED HOUSES: GATEWAY, FT LAUDERDALE

    “Sacred Houses Series”This month, we would like to pay homage to the Gateway Cinema in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA, as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. The Gateway Cinema in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, opened on March 24th, 1951. It’s part of the Gateway Shopping Center. The theater premiered the…

  • HONKY TONK FREEWAY

    HONKY TONK FREEWAY

    “Honky Tonk Freeway” is a 1981 satirical comedy movie directed by John Schlesinger. The movie takes a whimsical look at the transformation of a small Florida town when a freeway is planned to pass through it. The film boasts a large ensemble cast that features a unique blend of humor, satire, and social commentary. The…