Tag: Sex
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MONTY PYTHON’S THE MEANING OF LIFE
Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life is a 1983 sketch-based satirical comedy that attempts—with tongue firmly in cheek—to answer one of the most profound philosophical questions of all time: What is the meaning of life? Directed by Terry Jones with the animated sequences directed by Terry Gilliam, who also directed the opening short film “The…
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IVANSXTC (NSFW)
‘Ivansxtc’ is a 2000 adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Ilyich set in the fast-paced, hedonistic world of Hollywood. Directed by Bernard Rose, it is a scathing critique of the entertainment industry, wealth, and self-destruction, shot in a cinéma vérité style that enhances its raw, documentary-like feel. The film opens with the sudden…
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KIDS (NSFW)
“Kids” is a 1995 controversial Coming-of-Age drama Directed by Larry Clark and written by Harmony Korine. The film stars Leo Fitzpatrick as Telly, Chloë Sevigny as Jennie, Rosario Dawson as Ruby, Justin Pierce as Casper, Jon Abrahams as Steven, and Harold Hunter (RIP) as Harold. “Kids” is a raw, unfiltered, and disturbing portrayal of teenage…
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FLESH GORDON (NSFW)
Flesh Gordon (1974) is a satirical, softcore erotic sci-fi adventure film directed by Michael Benveniste and Howard Ziehm. A parody of the 1930s Flash Gordon serials, the film combines comedy, adventure, and explicit sexual humor, featuring deliberately campy dialogue, stop-motion animation, and exaggerated special effects. The cast includes Jason Williams as Flesh Gordon, Suzanne Fields…
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LA MATRIARCA aka THE LIBERTINE
‘La Matriarca’ aka ‘The Libertine’, directed by Pasquale Festa Campanile, is a 1968 Italian comedy-drama starring Catherine Spaak, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Gigi Proietti, and Luigi Pistilli. This film explores themes of liberation, sexuality, and self-discovery through a satirical lens. It portrays a woman’s societal and personal transformation determined to challenge the limitations imposed on her by…
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ANOMALISA
‘Anomalisa’ (2015) is a stop-motion animated film directed by Charlie Kaufman and Duke Johnson. It features the voices of David Thewlis, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Tom Noonan. Based on Kaufman’s 2005 play, ‘Anomalisa’ is a deeply introspective, surreal exploration of loneliness, human connection, and the struggle for authenticity in a world that often feels monotonous…
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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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PRETTY MAIDS ALL IN A ROW
Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971) is a dark comedy-thriller directed by Roger Vadim, and starring Rock Hudson in a surprisingly sinister role. The movie is an unusual blend of crime drama, sexual farce, and satire set in a high school environment. Adapted from a novel by Francis Pollini and written for the screen…
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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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SHORT FILM: THE LAST CHAPTER
“The Last Chapter” is a 1974 British short film directed by David Tringham and starring Denholm Elliott. It is based on an unpublished short story by John Fowles of ‘The French Lieutenants Woman’ fame. The film begins with Robert Murray, portrayed by Denholm Elliott, a middle-aged, successful novelist, preparing to start his day of writing.…
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