Tag: USA
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SHORT FILM: YOU’RE NOW BEYOND HOPE, ARIZONA
“You’re Now Beyond Hope Arizona,” a 2022 drama written and directed by Nick Dugan, is about a traumatized alcoholic forced to commit a crime to pay back his gambling debts. He is totally isolated in the world, unable to reconcile his past, and in a cruel twist of irony, the one person he connects with…
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ROLLERBALL
“Rollerball,” starring James Caan, is a 1975 science fiction thriller directed by Norman Jewison. In a future society where corporations have taken control, “Rollerball” is set in a world where individualism and personal freedoms have been suppressed. The film follows the story of Jonathan E., played by James Caan, a superstar athlete and the most…
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NETWORK
“Network,” a 1976 satirical drama that delves into the chaotic world of television news and the power of media manipulation. Directed by Sidney Lumet, the film stars Peter Finch in a remarkable performance as Howard Beale, a veteran news anchor whose unraveling becomes a catalyst for exploring corporate greed and the erosion of journalistic integrity.…
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FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH
“Fast Times at Ridgemont High” is a classic coming-of-age comedy film released in 1982. Directed by Amy Heckerling and written by Cameron Crowe, the film is a humorous and insightful glimpse into a group of high school students navigating the trials and tribulations of adolescence.Set in Southern California, the story primarily revolves around the lives…
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FRIDAY THE 13th
“Friday the 13th” is a classic horror film directed by Sean S. Cunningham. The film marked the first in what would become an iconic slasher franchise spawning 12 movies over the next twenty-five years. The original film is set at an isolated summer camp called “Camp Crystal Lake,” it follows a group of young counselors…
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HEAD
“Head” is a mind-bending and surreal 1968 film that defies traditional narrative conventions. Bob Rafelson directs the film and features the iconic rock band The Monkees. It’s worth noting that Bob Rafelson and Jack Nicholson penned the screenplay. Yes, that Jack Nicholson. The film takes the audience on a wild and unconventional ride through interconnected…
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BOBBY DEERFIELD
“Bobby Deerfield” is a romantic drama directed by Sydney Pollack in 1977, starring Al Pacino in the title role. The story revolves around Bobby Deerfield, a talented Formula One race car driver known for his skill and dedication. Despite his success on the track, Bobby leads a solitary and emotionally guarded life. However, everything changes…
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DRUGSTORE COWBOY
“Drugstore Cowboy” is a gritty and intense drama film directed by Gus Van Sant and released in 1989. Set in the 1970s, the movie delves into the dark and dangerous world of drug addiction and crime. It follows the life of Bob Hughes, played by Matt Dillon, a skilled and charismatic drug addict who leads…
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SWEET BACK’S BAADASSSSS SONG
“Sweet Back’s Baadasssss Song” is a groundbreaking and provocative independent film that emerged during the vibrant era of Blaxploitation cinema in the 1970s. Directed, written, and produced by Melvin Van Peebles, the film tells the story of a black protagonist named Sweetback who becomes a fugitive from the law after defending himself against racist police…
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200 MOTELS
“200 Motels” is a surreal and avant-garde musical film released in 1971, directed by Tony Palmer and featuring the rock band The Mothers of Invention, led by Frank Zappa. Like many bands of this era, making a strange, weird film was a natural extension of their musical output, with some being much better than others.…
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