Tag: USA
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CREEPSHOW
“Creepshow” is a 1982 horror anthology film directed by George A. Romero and written by Stephen King, based on King’s short stories. The film pays homage to the classic horror comics of the 1950s, presenting a series of five macabre tales, each with its own cast of characters. The film is framed around the story…
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SACRED HOUSES: THE QUAD, NEW YORK CITY
Photograph copyright Peter Mauss The Quad Cinema, located at 34 West 13th Street in Greenwich Village, was opened by entrepreneur Maurice Kanbar and his younger brother Elliott S. Kanbar in October 1972. It is New York City’s first small four-screen multiplex theater and has been described as “one of the oldest independent cinemas in the…
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A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT
“A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” is a 2014 Iranian-American vampire western film written and directed by Ana Lily Amirpour. It’s a unique and atmospheric take on the vampire genre, unfolding in the fictional Iranian ghost town of Bad City. In the desolate, economically depressed town of Bad City, where oil pumps and rundown…
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BLUE VALENTINE
“Blue Valentine” is a 2010 American romantic drama film directed by Derek Cianfrance. The film is a raw and emotionally intense exploration of the evolution and dissolution of a marriage, starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams in the lead roles. The film interweaves two timelines, portraying the contrasting stages of a relationship between Dean Pereira…
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FAT CITY
“Fat City” is a 1972 American drama film directed by John Huston, based on the novel of the same name by Leonard Gardner. The story takes place in Stockton, California, offering a raw and unflinching look at the world of small-time boxing and the human struggles that surround it. The film follows two central characters,…
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COUNTDOWN (67)
“Countdown” is a 1967 science fiction film directed by Robert Altman, based on the 1964 novel The Pilgrim Project by Hank Searls. The movie follows the journey of two astronauts, James Caan and Robert Duvall, as they compete to become the first American to walk on the Moon. The mission is part of a crash…
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SYNBIOPSYCGOTAXIPLASM: TAKE ONE
“Synbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One” is a groundbreaking and unconventional film that blurs the lines between documentary and fiction. It centers on making a fictional movie while simultaneously documenting the complex relationships between the director, the actors, and the crew. The film begins in New York City’s Central Park, where a film crew is attempting to shoot…
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E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL
“E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” directed by Steven Spielberg in 1982, is a heartwarming and iconic science fiction film that captures the magic of childhood, friendship, and the power of empathy. The story begins in a quiet suburban neighborhood in California, where Elliott (Henry Thomas), a lonely and imaginative 10-year-old boy, stumbles upon a stranded alien being…
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DELIVERANCE
“Deliverance,” directed by John Boorman in 1972, is a harrowing and thought-provoking thriller that delves into the primal instincts of survival when a group of friends embarks on a treacherous canoe trip down a remote river in the Georgia wilderness. The film features an ensemble cast including Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, and Ronny…
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EASY RIDER
Released in 1969, “Easy Rider” is an iconic film directed by Dennis Hopper that explores the counterculture movement of the 1960s, as well as themes of freedom, rebellion, and the search for meaning in a changing America. The film stars Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, and Jack Nicholson in pivotal roles. The story follows two motorcycle-riding…
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