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The Old Guard

The Old Guard

Summary The Old Guard is a film of action and fantasy released in 2020. It is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and adapted from the graphic novel by the same name created by Greg Rucka. The ancient artifacts of strong action and thoughtful romance are blended in the film. It explores themes of immortality, betrayal, sacrifice,

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Eyes Wide Shut

Eyes Wide Shut

Synopsis: Psychological drama-thriller combining eroticism, mystery, and dreamlike surrealism, Eyes Wide Shut is a film steered by the great Stanley Kubrick. It was released in 1999, posthumously after Kubrick’s death. The movie is an adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler’s 1926 novella Traumnovelle (Dream Story). The setting is moved from early 20th-century Vienna to present day New

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9½ Weeks

9½ Weeks

Summary: Adrian Lyne’s film 9½ Weeks, which is based off Ingeborg Day’s semi-autobiographical novel (published under the name Elizabeth McNeill), explores the depths of a brief but all-consuming romance. The film is famous for its almost fetishistic treatment of sensuality, its sadomasochistic undertones, and the aftermath of a relationship spiraling out of kilter between yearning

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