Tag: New York City
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MIDNIGHT COWBOY
“Midnight Cowboy” is a 1969 drama directed by John Schlesinger. It follows the unlikely friendship between two lost souls as they navigate the harsh realities of urban life and the pursuit of the American Dream in New York City during the late 1960s. Joe Buck (Jon Voight), a naive and optimistic Texan with dreams of…
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SECONDS
“Seconds” is a psychological thriller directed by John Frankenheimer and stars Rock Hudson. Released in 1966, the film delves into themes of identity, societal expectations, and the pursuit of happiness.The story revolves around Arthur Hamilton (played by John Randolph), a middle-aged, successful banker living an unfulfilling life in New York City. Disenchanted and burdened by…
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THE EYES OF LAURA MARS
“The Eyes of Laura Mars” is a 1978 psychological thriller directed by Irvin Kershner, known for his work on “The Empire Strikes Back.” Starring Faye Dunaway as Laura Mars, this gripping film explores the dark and dangerous intersection between art and reality. It’s also worth noting that the film was co-written by Tommy Lee Jones,…
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COOGAN’S BLUFF
“Coogan’s Bluff” is a thrilling action film directed by Don Siegel in 1968. The story follows Deputy Sheriff Walt Coogan (played by Clint Eastwood), a tough and no-nonsense law enforcement officer from Arizona. Coogan is tasked with extraditing an escaped prisoner, James Ringerman (played by Don Stroud), from New York City to his jurisdiction. Upon…
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DOG DAY AFTERNOON
“Dog Day Afternoon” is a gripping crime drama directed by Sidney Lumet and based on a true story. Set in Brooklyn, New York, in the summer of 1972, the film follows the tumultuous events that unfold during a bank robbery gone awry. The story revolves around Sonny Wortzik (played by Al Pacino), a charismatic yet…
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THE OUT-OF-TOWNERS
“The Out-of-Towners” is a 1970 comedy directed by Arthur Hiller and written by Neil Simon, starring the talented duo Sandy Dennis and Jack Lemmon. This uproarious tale follows the hilarious misadventures of George and Gwen Kellerman, a couple from the suburbs who find themselves in a series of comical and chaotic situations during a disastrous…
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SACRED HOUSES: FILM FORUM, NEW YORK CITY.
“Sacred Houses Series”This month, we would like to pay homage to the esteemed Film Forum in New York City, as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. Film Forum is a cinema located in New York City. Over the years, it has become one of the premier destinations for cinephiles,…
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KLUTE
“Klute” is a 1971 psychological thriller directed by Alan J. Pakula and is considered a classic of American Cinema. The film follows the story of Bree Daniels (Jane Fonda), a high-priced call girl working in New York City. Bree is approached by John Klute (Donald Sutherland), a small-town detective investigating the disappearance of his friend,…
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JACOBS LADDER
“Jacob’s Ladder” is a psychological horror film directed by Adrian Lyne and released in 1990. The film stars Tim Robbins as Jacob Singer, a Vietnam War veteran plagued by bizarre hallucinations and visions following his return to the United States. The film opens with Jacob working as a postal clerk in New York City, living…
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GREETINGS
“Greetings” is a 1968 drama comedy directed by Brian De Palma. The film follows the lives of three young friends: Jon Rubin (played by Robert De Niro), Joey (played by Gerrit Graham), and Lloyd Clay (played by Allen Garfield), as they navigate their way through the various challenges of life in late 1960s New York…
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