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Film of the Week: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (dir. Guy Ritchie)
In his idiosyncratic feature directorial debut, Guy Ritchie offers an idiosyncratic and hyper-stylized crime caper about four friends who end up owing money to a dangerous gangster and are forced to go down a crooked path to clear their debt. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels stands out as a highly influential British production of…
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Film of the Week: Orpheus (dir. Jean Cocteau)
In Jean Cocteau’s retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice against the post-World War II backdrop of France, a celebrated poet embarks on a journey to the underworld, becoming entangled in a romantic liaison with Death personified and eventually attempting to bring his dead wife back to life. Cocteau skillfully crafts a surreal…
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Film of the Week: Platoon (dir. Oliver Stone)
Directed by Oliver Stone and drawing inspiration from his personal experiences, Platoon stands as a definitive portrayal of the trauma inflicted by the Vietnam War. The film chronicles the journey of a young, fresh-faced soldier thrust into immediate combat upon his arrival in Vietnam, immersing viewers in the brutal realities of war. Stone employs a…
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