Tag: Psychedelic
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INHERENT VICE
“Inherent Vice” (2014) is a neo-noir crime-comedy film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and adapted from Thomas Pynchon’s novel of the same name. Set in 1970s Los Angeles, the film blends mystery, romance, and humor into a psychedelic tale of paranoia, drugs, and corruption. The story revolves around Larry “Doc” Sportello (played by Joaquin Phoenix),…
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GIRL ON A MOTORCYCLE
“Girl on a Motorcycle” (1968) is a psychedelic romantic drama directed by Jack Cardiff and starring Marianne Faithfull as Rebecca and Alain Delon as Daniel. The film is based on André Pieyre de Mandiargues’s novel La Motocyclette and explores themes of sexual liberation, existential longing, and rebellion, all set against the backdrop of the late…
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YELLOW SUBMARINE
“Yellow Submarine” is a 1968 animated musical fantasy film directed by George Dunning, with animation direction by Robert Balser and Jack Stokes. The film features the music of The Beatles and the band members themselves as animated characters. The principal voice actors include John Clive (as John Lennon), Geoffrey Hughes (as Paul McCartney), Peter Batten…
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THE TOUCHABLES
“The Touchables,” a 1968 British film directed by Robert Freeman, is a quirky, psychedelic crime comedy that captures the spirit of the swinging ’60s. With its colorful visuals and offbeat narrative, the film explores themes of fame, obsession, and counterculture.The film opens with a surreal sequence set in London, where we meet the four central…
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THIS, THAT AND THE OTHER aka THE PROMISE OF BED
“This, That, and the Other,” aka ‘The Promise of Bed, “is a 1969 British sex comedy directed by Derek Ford. It features three separate stories, each with a unique plot. The first story follows the character Susan Stress, portrayed by Vanda Hudson, a sex-crazed actress eager to land a role in a film. She comes…
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THROW AWAY YOUR BOOKS, RALLY IN THE STREETS
“Throw Away Your Books, Rally in The Streets” is a groundbreaking Japanese film directed by Shuji Terayama and released in 1971. The film is a surreal and anarchic exploration of youth rebellion, societal disillusionment, and the search for personal freedom. The story follows the protagonist, a young man named ‘Me’ (portrayed by Hideaki Sasaki), who…
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DIE WEIBCHEN aka THE FEMALES
‘Die Weibchen,’ aka “The Females,” is a 1970 horror drama film directed by Zbynek Brynch. The film centers around an attractive 24-year-old Eve (played by Uschi Glas) who is mentally exhausted and close to a nervous breakdown. She travels to an exclusive health spa for women for a six-week treatment on her doctor’s advice. Upon…
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THE TRIP
“The Trip” is a groundbreaking psychedelic film directed by the “king of cult” himself, Roger Corman, and stars Peter Fonda; also note that the film was written by Jack Nicholson. Released in 1967, the film takes viewers on a mind-altering journey through the hallucinatory world of LSD. The story revolves around Paul Groves (Peter Fonda),…
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THE HOLY MOUNTAIN
“The Holy Mountain” is a surreal, psychedelic, and satirical film by the Chilean filmmaker and artist Alejandro Jodorowsky. The film was released in 1973 and has become a cult classic known for its provocative imagery, absurd humor, and philosophical themes. The film begins with a thief, played by Jodorowsky, who meets an alchemist who convinces…
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