Tag: UK
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BAD TIMING / A SENSUAL OBSESSION
“Bad Timing / A Sensual Obsession” is a 1980 psychological thriller directed by Nicolas Roeg and written by Yale Udoff. The film is a complex exploration of human relationships, obsession, and morality. Set in Vienna, it follows the intense and tumultuous romance between Alex Linden, an American psychiatrist, and Milena Flaherty, a troubled, free-spirited woman.…
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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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THE LOBSTER
“The Lobster” is a 2015 dystopian romantic-comedy directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and stars Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, and John C. Reilly. The film is set in a near-future society where single people are given 45 days to find a romantic partner, or they will be turned into an animal of their choice and released into…
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THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH
“The Man Who Fell to Earth” is a 1976 science fiction film directed by Nicolas Roeg, starring David Bowie in his first significant acting role. The film tells the story of Thomas Jerome Newton, an extraterrestrial who comes to Earth for water to save his drought-stricken planet. He quickly becomes a wealthy industrialist and uses…
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MISTER FREEDOM
“Mister Freedom” is a 1969 satirical film directed by William Klein that parodies American politics and culture. The film follows the adventures of a superhero named Mister Freedom (played by John Abbey), who is sent to France to defend American interests against a group of left-wing radicals. Mister Freedom is a larger-than-life figure dressed in…
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VIRGIN WITCH
“Virgin Witch” is a British horror film released in 1972, directed by Ray Austin. The film follows the story of two sisters, Christine and Betty, who arrive in London seeking fame and fortune. They meet a photographer named Johnny, who lures them into a coven of witches led by the seductive Sybil. The sisters soon…
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SHORT FILM: EYELASH
“Eyelash” is a short drama film directed by Jesse Lewis Reece in 2020. It was nominated for Best short film at the BAFTAs and can be seen here. The film is beautifully adapted from Neil Hilborn’s poem “OCD” (link below). It explores a couple’s burgeoning relationship (played by Elijah Harris and Ishtar Currie Wilson) as…
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LIMBO
“Limbo” is a 2020 British drama film directed by Ben Sharrock. The movie follows the story of a Syrian musician named Omar, who is seeking asylum on a remote Scottish island after escaping from war-torn Syria. Omar is accompanied by Farhad, a young Afghan refugee, and two other refugees from West Africa. The group is…
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