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(0)Lelia Goldoni
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When filmy spores fall from space and take root in San Francisco, the city is beautifully transformed by spectacular and exotic flowers. But these lovely extraterrestrial blossoms have gruesome plans for their earthly admirers. These blossoms are going to slowly clone human bodies and then dispose of the originals.
2) Shadows
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The story of an interracial romance and the obstacles it puts on family relationships. When appearing on Jean Shepherd's radio program Night People, Cassevetes mentioned the improvisation work he had done with his acting class, and asked for funding to film it. When listeners actually sent in money, he worked up a script based on the classwork, and with additional funding filmed his story of three siblings, two of whom can pass as white.
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Nathanael West's novel about Hollywood decadence in the late '30s is a brilliant piece of filmmaking. A deeply insightful work that is powerful in its presentation, staggering in its vision. Director John Schlesinger is masterful in creating a world of platinum blondes, cockfights, glamour and broken dreams. And throughout, he plays on the edge of sexual and physical danger which finally erupts in the shocking climax. Oscar® nominations went to Burgess...
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Criterion collection volume 250-256
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English
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"Shadows": Explores interracial friendships and relationships in the 1950's Beat-era New York City. "Faces": Richard and Maria are attempting to escape the anguish of their dissolving marriage by falling in the arms of others. "A woman under the influence": Mabel, is loved by her husband Nick, but her madness proves to be a problem in their marriage. "The killing of a Chinese bookie": To clear his debt, a strip club owner grapples with his own conscience...
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Criterion collection volume 250-255
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English
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Shadows: Explores interracial friendships and relationships in the 1950's Beat-era New York City.
Faces: Richard and Maria are attempting to escape the anguish of their dissolving marriage by falling in the arms of others.
A woman under the influence: Mabel is loved by her husband Nick, but her madness proves to be a problem in their marriage.
The killing of a Chinese bookie: To clear his debt, a strip club owner grapples with his own conscience...
6) Choices
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A young man skilled in both sports and music faces a difficult decision when he is afflicted with a hearing impairment.