Tag: Social Commentary
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LÁSKY JEDNÉ PLAVOLÁSKY aka LOVES OF A BLONDE
“Lásky jedné plavovlásky” aka “Loves of a Blonde” is a 1965 Czechoslovak romantic comedy-drama directed by Miloš Forman, co-written with Jaroslav Papoušek and Václav Šašek. The film stars Hana Brejchová, Vladimír Pucholt, Vladimír Menšík, and Míla Myslíková. It is a bittersweet, sharply observed portrait of youthful longing and disillusionment, emblematic of the Czechoslovak New Wave…
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DIE SPALTE aka MAKING OF A PROSTITUTE (NSFW)
“Die Spalte,” also known as “Making of a Prostitute,” is a film from 1971, written by Gustav Ehmck and Christian Rolf, and directed by Ehmck himself. This film is a notable example of the German New Wave, a movement known for portraying raw and controversial subjects, and “Die Spalte” certainly exemplifies this genre. The film…
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THE GRADUATE
“The Graduate” is a 1967 comedy-drama that vividly portrays the feelings of alienation, confusion, and quiet rebellion experienced by postwar American youth. Directed by Mike Nichols, the film follows Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman), a recent college graduate who becomes involved in a love affair with an older married woman, only to eventually fall in love…
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STOCKHOLM aka MAI ZETTERLINGS STOCKHOLM
Mai Zetterling’s “Stockholm” is a 1978 television documentary and short film created by the acclaimed Swedish filmmaker, actress, and novelist Mai Zetterling. The film runs for approximately 50 minutes and was part of a larger television series titled ‘Cities.’This film transcends the conventional narrative format, functioning more as a vivid portrait of Stockholm itself. It…
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MARTHA
“Martha” is a 1974 made-for-television film written and directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. It stars Margit Carstensen as Martha Heyer, Karlheinz Böhm as Helmut Salomon, Gisela Fackeldey as Martha’s mother, and Adrian Hoven as Martha’s father. Rainer Werner Fassbinder was a prominent figure in the New German Cinema, known for his films such as “The…
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EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SEX (BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK)
“Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid to Ask)” is a 1972 American comedy anthology film written, directed, and starring Woody Allen. The film is a loose adaptation — more like a parody — of Dr. David Reuben’s best-selling sex manual of the same name, transforming clinical questions into a series…
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GOJIRA aka GODZILLA (54)
“Gojira (ゴジラ)” aka “Godzilla” (1954) is the original kaiju (giant monster) film that launched a global franchise and established the titular creature as an enduring symbol of nuclear destruction and environmental reckoning. Directed by Ishirō Honda, with groundbreaking special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya, the film is both a gripping science fiction drama and a somber…
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SHE’S GOTTA HAVE IT
“She’s Gotta Have It” is a landmark 1986 independent film and debut feature film of director Spike Lee, who also wrote the film. Shot in black and white on a shoestring budget over just twelve days, the film is a bold, witty, and stylistically innovative portrait of sexual agency, identity, and freedom. At the center…
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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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THE HARDER THEY COME
“The Harder They Come” is a 1972 crime drama directed by Perry Henzell and written by Henzell and Trevor D. Rhone. Based in Jamacia, the film blends gritty realism, social commentary, and reggae music, starring reggae musician Jimmy Cliff in a career-defining role. The film follows a young country boy’s desperate struggle for success in…
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