Tag Archives: Surreal
Le Pont du Nord (1981)
There is an ancient game called jeu de l’oie, or the “Game of the Goose.” Players throw dice and progress through a spiral path divided into sixty-three spaces. The goal is to be the first to reach the center, and … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Smoking Gun
Tagged 80's, Drama, Jacques Rivette, MacGuffin, motorcycle, Nouvelle Vague, Surreal
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Videodrome (1983)
It was announced last week that Videodrome (1983) would be remade, most likely as a PG-13 film and with a screenplay from the man who wrote the last two Transformers movies. This news – yet another 80’s cult classic will … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Fantastique
Tagged 80's, David Cronenberg, Deborah Harry, horror, James Woods, Mind Control, S&M, Science Fiction, Surreal
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Justine: The Misfortunes of Virtue (1977)
“Men all say they worship an altar of virginity. But they value their enjoyment more than anything. So in practice, seek out depravity,” instructs Juliette to her innocent sister Justine while lying in bed at their convent. She then declares, … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Psychotronic
Tagged 70's, Drama, Marquis de Sade, sexploitation, Surreal
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