Tag: Friendship
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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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PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES
“Planes, Trains and Automobiles” is a classic 1987 comedy film directed by John Hughes.The story follows Neal Page (Steve Martin), a high-strung marketing executive desperately trying to make it home to Chicago in time for Thanksgiving to reunite with his family. However, his plans are thrown into disarray when mishaps strand him in New York…
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THE DEER HUNTER
“The Deer Hunter,” directed by Michael Cimino, is a 1978 American epic war drama that poignantly explores the effects of the Vietnam War on a group of steelworkers from Pennsylvania. The film features an ensemble cast including Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, Meryl Streep, John Savage, and John Cazale. The story begins in the small…
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FRANCES HA
“Frances Ha” is a 2012 black-and-white comedy-drama film directed by Noah Baumbach and co-written by Baumbach and Greta Gerwig, who also stars as the film’s main character. The movie follows the life and personal growth of Frances Halladay, an aspiring dancer living in New York City. The film opens with Frances, a 27-year-old dancer apprentice…
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20th CENTURY WOMEN
“20th Century Women” is a poignant coming-of-age drama directed by Mike Mills. Set in Santa Barbara, California, in the late 1970s, the film explores the lives of a diverse group of people and how they navigate the challenges and changes of the era. The film opens with Dorothea Fields (Annette Bening), a middle-aged single mother,…
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E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL
“E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” directed by Steven Spielberg in 1982, is a heartwarming and iconic science fiction film that captures the magic of childhood, friendship, and the power of empathy. The story begins in a quiet suburban neighborhood in California, where Elliott (Henry Thomas), a lonely and imaginative 10-year-old boy, stumbles upon a stranded alien being…
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BARNEY’S VERSION
“Barney’s Version,” directed by Richard J. Lewis, is a poignant and humorous exploration of a man’s imperfect but extraordinary life. The film features a stellar ensemble cast, with Paul Giamatti in the lead role, supported by Dustin Hoffman, Rosamund Pike, and Minnie Driver. The story is narrated from the perspective of Barney Panofsky (Paul Giamatti),…
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