Tag: London
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THE SEXPLORER (NSFW)
The film “The Sexplorer” (also known as “The Girl from Starship Venus” and “Diary of a Space Virgin”) is a sci-fi soft porn comedy released in 1975 that incorporates extraterrestrial visitation, romance, and humor.Directed by Derek Ford, it takes a lighthearted approach to science fiction while exploring themes of love, sexuality, and human connection.The plot…
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A LIZARD IN A WOMAN’S SKIN
The 1971 film “A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin,,” sometimes referred to as “Lizard in a Woman’s Skin,” directed by Lucio Fulci, is a suspenseful Italian Giallo film that delves into the dark corners of the human mind and blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. Set in London during the early 1970s, the story…
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DEEP END
“Deep End” is a gripping 1970 drama directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, featuring Jane Asher, John Moulder-Brown, and Diana Dors. Set in London, the film tells the haunting story of Mike (John Moulder-Brown), a socially awkward teenage boy who starts working at a public bathhouse after finishing school. As Mike settles into his new job, he…
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GET CARTER
“Get Carter” is a gritty crime thriller that follows the relentless pursuit of vengeance by a London-based gangster named Jack Carter, portrayed by the iconic actor Michael Caine. This 1971 British film is a masterclass in neo-noir storytelling, directed by Mike Hodges, filled with tension, suspense, and dark twists. The story unfolds as Carter, a…
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SACRED HOUSES: THE ELECTRIC CINEMA, LONDON
“Sacred Houses Series”This month, we would like to pay homage to the historic Electric Cinema in London, England, as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. The Electric Cinema opened on Portobello Road in the Notting Hill Gate area of West London on February 24, 1910. It was created solely…
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AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON
“An American Werewolf in London” is a horror-comedy film directed by John Landis in 1981. The story follows David Kessler (David Naughton) and his friend Jack Goodman (Griffin Dunne), two American college students who embark on a backpacking trip across the picturesque countryside of England. While wandering through the remote moors late at night, David…
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HIGH-RISE
“High-Rise” is a 2015 dystopian thriller film directed by Ben Wheatley, based on the 1975 novel of the same name by J.G. Ballard. The movie features an ensemble cast of talented actors, including Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irons, Sienna Miller, Luke Evans, and Elisabeth Moss. The story takes place in a high-rise building in London in…
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COUNTY LINES
“County Lines” is a 2019 British drama film directed by Henry Blake, and it follows the story of a young teenage boy named Tyler (Conrad Khan), who is caught up in the dangerous world of drug trafficking. The film explores the harsh reality of County Lines, a term used to describe child exploitation involving drug…
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