Tag: Violence
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RESERVOIR DOGS
Reservoir Dogs is a 1992 neo-noir crime thriller directed by Quentin Tarantino in his feature film debut. The film stars Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Steve Buscemi, Chris Penn, Lawrence Tierney, and Quentin Tarantino. A group of criminals is assembled by veteran gangster Joe Cabot (Lawrence Tierney) and his son “Nice Guy” Eddie Cabot (Chris Penn) for a…
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CIDADE DE DEUS aka CITY OF GOD
“City of God” (Cidade de Deus, 2002) is a powerful and raw crime drama directed by Fernando Meirelles and co-directed by Kátia Lund. The film is based on the 1997 novel by Paulo Lins and offers a gritty, unflinching look at life in one of Rio de Janeiro’s most notorious slums, the City of God,…
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WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN
“We Need to Talk About Kevin” is a 2011 psychological drama based on Lionel Shriver’s novel. The film, directed by Lynne Ramsay, explores the complex and unsettling relationship between Eva (Tilda Swinton) and her son Kevin (Ezra Miller), ultimately leading to a tragic and devastating event. The story unfolds in a non-linear format, jumping between…
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PULP FICTION
Pulp Fiction is a 1994 film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. It is known for its non-linear narrative structure, sharp dialogue, eclectic soundtrack, and blending of humor, violence, and pop culture references. The film is a dark, satirical exploration of crime and morality, weaving together multiple interlocking stories centered around the Los Angeles criminal…
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THE WILD BUNCH
“The Wild Bunch” is a 1969 American Western film directed by Sam Peckinpah. Set in the waning years of the American Old West, the film tells the story of a group of outlaws—aging, hardened men who find themselves caught between the past they can no longer relive and the changing world they can no longer…
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KIDS (NSFW)
“Kids” is a 1995 controversial Coming-of-Age drama Directed by Larry Clark and written by Harmony Korine. The film stars Leo Fitzpatrick as Telly, Chloë Sevigny as Jennie, Rosario Dawson as Ruby, Justin Pierce as Casper, Jon Abrahams as Steven, and Harold Hunter (RIP) as Harold. “Kids” is a raw, unfiltered, and disturbing portrayal of teenage…
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21 GRAMS
21 Grams is a 2003 psychological drama directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and written by Guillermo Arriaga. The film stars Sean Penn, Naomi Watts, Benicio del Toro, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Melissa Leo. Known for its nonlinear narrative, the film weaves together the lives of three distraught individuals connected by a tragic accident. The film unfolds…
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SCUM
Scum (1979) is a British crime drama that depicts the harsh realities of life inside a borstal in the UK. The film is directed by Alan Clarke and starring a young Ray Winstone in his breakout role. It is a shocking indictment of the British penal system, exposing its institutionalized violence, abuse, and corruption. Originally…
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BLOOD FEAST
Blood Feast (1963) is an American exploitation horror film directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis, often credited as the first gore film in cinematic history. Starring Mal Arnold, William Kerwin, Connie Mason, and Lyn Bolton, the film is notorious for its graphic violence, crude special effects, and over-the-top performances. Despite its low budget and lack of…
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SALO, OR THE 120 DAYS OF SODOM (NSFW)
‘Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom,’ is a 1975 controversial and highly provocative film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. Based loosely on the infamous novel “The 120 Days of Sodom” by the Marquis de Sade, the film is a brutal allegory about power, sadism, and the dehumanizing effects of totalitarianism. Set in Fascist Italy…
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