Tag: USA
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SHORT FILM: DARK BLUE
Dark Blue is a 2022 short drama narrative written and directed by Stephen Cole Webley about an immigrant (played by Salvador Chacon) who starts his journey from Mexico to the US and stumbles across a grizzly scene. The film starts with a pickup truck carrying blindfolded immigrants as they go from Mexico to the US…
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ENTER THE DRAGON
“Enter the Dragon” is an iconic martial arts action film that follows the story of Bruce Lee (played by Bruce Lee), a highly skilled martial artist recruited by British intelligence to investigate the illegal activities of a powerful crime lord, Han (played by Shih Kien), on his private island. Lee, a martial arts expert and…
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ALL THAT JAZZ
“All That Jazz” is an introspective musical drama directed by Bob Fosse in 1979 that follows the turbulent life of Joe Gideon (played by Roy Schneider), a brilliant yet self-destructive Broadway choreographer and director. As he faces his mortality and battles his inner demons, Joe takes audiences on a wild journey through his tumultuous career,…
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UP IN THE AIR
“Up in the Air” is a 2009 drama directed by Jason Reitman that takes viewers on a poignant journey alongside the film’s protagonist, Ryan Bingham, as he navigates the complexities of human connections, personal growth, and the meaning of home. Ryan Bingham, played by George Clooney, is a corporate downsizer who spends most of his…
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TO THE DEVIL A DAUGHTER
“To The Devil a Daughter” is a chilling occult horror film released in 1976, starring the iconic Christopher Lee and Richard Widmark. Directed by Peter Sykes, the film takes audiences on a journey into the terrifying world of demonic possession and forbidden rituals. The story follows Henry Beddows (Richard Widmark), an American writer who becomes…
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
“Home for the Holidays,” directed by Jodie Foster, is a heartwarming and hilarious family comedy-drama that explores the chaotic and relatable dynamics of returning home for Thanksgiving. The film takes us on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as we follow Claudia Larson, a single mother facing a series of comical and poignant challenges during her…
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MOONLIGHT
“Moonlight” (2016) is an emotionally powerful and visually stunning film directed by Barry Jenkins. The movie takes us on a captivating and intimate journey into the life of a young African-American man named Chiron. Divided into three distinct chapters, it explores Chiron’s coming-of-age in Miami, his struggle with identity and sexuality, and the profound impact…
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A CLOCKWORK ORANGE
“A Clockwork Orange,” directed by Stanley Kubrick, is a 1971 dystopian crime film set in a near-future society. Based on Anthony Burgess’s novel of the same name, the film delves into the dark and twisted world of Alex DeLarge, a charismatic and violent young man. The story occurs in a futuristic British city where rampant…
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SECONDS
“Seconds” is a psychological thriller directed by John Frankenheimer and stars Rock Hudson. Released in 1966, the film delves into themes of identity, societal expectations, and the pursuit of happiness.The story revolves around Arthur Hamilton (played by John Randolph), a middle-aged, successful banker living an unfulfilling life in New York City. Disenchanted and burdened by…
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SACRED HOUSES: THE EGYPTIAN, HOLLYWOOD, CA.
Showman Sid Grauman and real estate developer Charles E. Toberman collaborated to construct the Egyptian theater. Later, they also built the El Capitan Theatre and Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. It’s also worth noting that Grauman had previously opened one of the United States’ first movie palaces, the Million Dollar Theater, on Broadway in Downtown…
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