Tag: Human Relationships
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LADY BIRD
“Lady Bird” (2017) is a coming-of-age dramedy set in Sacramento, California, during the early 2000s. Written and directed by Greta Gerwig in her solo directorial debut, the film centers on the final year of high school for Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson (Saoirse Ronan), a spirited and headstrong teenager who yearns for more than her middle-class,…
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SINGLE WHITE FEMALE
‘Single White Female’ is a 1992 psychological thriller directed by Barbet Schroder based on the novel “SWF Seeks Same” written by John Lutz that delves into themes of identity, obsession, and isolation. The film became a cultural touchstone in the early ’90s, with the phrase “single white female” entering the popular language to describe someone…
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TOUT VA BIEN aka EVERYTHING IS FINE
Tout Va Bien (translated as Everything is Fine) is a 1972 French political drama directed by Jean-Luc Godard and Jean-Pierre Gorin that delves into the contradictions and disillusionments of modern life, particularly in the context of the political and social upheaval of the late 1960s and early 1970s. The film explores the relationship between personal…
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SHORT FILM: THE TABLE
‘The Table’ (1972) is a short film directed by Adrian Lyne. It stars Kate Williams as the woman, Derek O’Connor as the man, and Louis Lyne as the child. It centers around a family’s kitchen table at breakfast one morning. The “Table” is the catalyst for an emotional unraveling of events from the night before,…
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MITT LIV SOM HUND aka MY LIFE AS A DOG (NSFW)
Mitt liv som hund, aka My Life as a Dog, is a 1985 Swedish coming-of-age drama directed by Lasse Hallström, based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Reidar Jönsson. The film stars Anton Glanzelius as Ingemar, a sensitive and imaginative 12-year-old boy navigating childhood difficulties in the late 1950s. The film explores loss, resilience, and the…
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LAST TANGO IN PARIS
“Last Tango in Paris” (1972) is a controversial erotic drama film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci and starring Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, and Jean-Pierre Léaud. Known for its explicit sexual content and raw emotional intensity, It explores themes of grief, anonymity, sexual liberation, and the complexities of human relationships. The story takes place in Paris and…
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CET OBSCUR OBJET DU DESIR aka THAT OBSCURE OBJECT OF DESIRE
That Obscure Object of Desire (Cet obscur objet du désir) is a 1977 surreal, darkly comedic drama directed by the legendary Spanish filmmaker Luis Buñuel in his final film. The movie is an adaptation of Pierre Louÿs’ 1898 novel La Femme et le Pantin (The Woman and the Puppet), delving into themes of obsession, desire,…
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SCARECROW
“Scarecrow” is a 1973 poignant road movie directed by Jerry Schatzberg that delves into themes of friendship, redemption, and the American dream. The film stars Gene Hackman and Al Pacino in remarkable performances that capture the essence of their characters’ complex lives. The story begins with two drifters meeting on a desolate stretch of road…
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SPANKING THE MONKEY
“Spanking the Monkey” is a 1994 dark comedy-drama film directed by David O. Russell in his directorial debut. The film stars Jeremy Davies, Alberta Watson, Benjamin Hendrickson, Carla Gallo, and Matthew Puckett. The film explores complex themes such as familial duty, isolation, and taboo relationships. The story centers on Ray Aibelli (Jeremy Davies), a pre-med…
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THREE COLORS: RED
“Three Colors: Red” (“Trois Couleurs: Rouge”) is a 1994 French-Swiss film directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski. It is the final installment in the “Three Colors” trilogy, following “Blue” and “White.” The film stars Irène Jacob, Jean-Louis Trintignant, and Frédérique Feder. The film centers on Valentine Dussaut (Irène Jacob), a kind-hearted and introspective student and part-time model…
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