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REBLOGS: FILMS: THE FAVOURITE (2018) SHORT FILM: WIRE CUTTER FILM: THE SWEET THING (2002)

The Favourite is a 2018 period black comedy film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and written by Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara.

The American Film Institute named The Favourite one of the top ten films of 2018 and since its release, it has been assessed as one of the best films of the 21st century.

Take it from the horses mouth: if you are a history buff, Lanthimos, the director of the film, said: "Some of the things in the film are accurate and a lot aren't."

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The film is set in early 18th century Great Britain, it examines the relationship between cousins Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough and Abigail Hill as they vie to be court favourite of Queen Anne. Wikipedia

The Favourite (2018) - IMDb 7'5

animated shortfilm classic. Wire Cutters from Jack Anderson

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Jack Anderson is a director and animator from Minneapolis, MN. His debut short "Wire Cutters" won numerous awards including being nominated for the Student Academy Award and the Student BAFTA. Jack majored in Digital Arts at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts in Orange, CA. He now works in advertising.

The short tells the story of a chance encounter between two mining robots on a desolate planet, the film is a dialogue free tale that hooks you with both its strong sense of technical craft and defined mood.

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Recomendad reading: Wire Cutters by Jack Anderson | Sci-Fi Short Film (shortoftheweek.com)

As Anderson relates, “My biggest inspiration for the story was to show how us humans are constantly ruining relationships over the smallest things. This is something everyone’s done so I wanted to encapsulate it in a very contained fable. It ends up being a pretty universal thing people can connect to.”

The Sweetest Thing is a 2002 American romantic comedy film directed by Roger Kumble and written by Nancy Pimental, who based the characters on herself and friend Kate Walsh. Wikipedia

The Sweetest Thing (2002) - IMDb 5'2

A WORD: It was among Ebert & Roeper's "Worst of 2002", in the category "Big Stars in Big Bombs".

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The film was released on April 12, 2002 and received negative reviews from critics. However, according to screenwriter Nancy Pimental, the film later went on to gain a cult following.

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REBLOGS:-1- SHORT FILM: URBANCE (2015) DUST -2-ILUSTRATOR Aubrey Beardsley: Withered Spring -3- Luaral and Hardy LIBERTY (1929) -4-Mojave Moon (1996) Angelina Jolie (1196)

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“Urbance” is a captivating sci-fi short film that combines Japanese anime and video game influences with a Western urban flair. Directed by Joël Dos Reis Viegas and Sébastien Larroudé, this 8-minute animated film is set in a future where sex is deadly due to an invasive corporation’s rule. Here are the key points: Plot Summary: In a dystopian world, sex means death, and interaction between men and women is strictly regulated. The action centers around an underground nightclub where lost teenagers organize electrifying dance battles and drink illegal N-DORFIN. Organizers try to keep the parties secret from 24/7 surveillance, but the threat of violent intervention from “Mediators,” high-tech corporate police, is constant. Visual Flair: The animation style is gorgeously slick, inspired by anime and Western urban aesthetics. The multi-racial cast and edgy fusion of gangs, drugs, and sex add to its uniqueness. Potential for Cult Status: While not perfect, “Urbance” demands attention due to its ambitious vision and execution. Originally designed as a pilot, it raised over $200,000 Canadian dollars through a successful Kickstarter campaign. Two video games based on the “Urbance” universe are now in development. (AI Copilot) Urbance is a French-Canadian anime project-series created and written by Joel Dos Reis Viegas. On September 22, 2014, the project started off as a Kickstarter campaign targeted to a 16+ gay audience. On November 6, 2014, the project was successfully funded. The first episode premiered in The Pit on the official site on September 24, 2015 and was only available for backers. It was officially released to the public on March 2, 2016. (Urbance | Urbance Wiki | Fandom) IMDb

1196-1LINK https://youtu.be/BF8kYYqWiOE source: junkyarddemento origin Aug 2

URBANCE: Leaning on sex, style, and tech this cool animated short falls somewhere between MTV's Liquid Television, anime, and THE MATRIX in a neo-dystopian world.

'Withered Spring' by Aubrey Beardsley, (1872 - 1898) source: enchantedbook origin May 9

Aubrey Beardsley’s illustration “Withered Spring” was created in the Art Nouveau style. It depicts a female portrait and is inspired by a true story. Unfortunately, the specific details of the story behind this illustration are not readily available. Beardsley’s black ink drawings often explored the grotesque, decadent, and erotic, making his work instantly recognizable (AI Copilot)

Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (21 August 1872 – 16 March 1898) was an English illustrator and author. His black ink drawings were influenced by Japanese woodcuts, and depicted the grotesque, the decadent, and the erotic. He was a leading figure in the aesthetic movement which also included Oscar Wilde and James McNeill Whistler. Beardsley's contribution to the development of the Art Nouveau and poster styles was significant despite his early death from tuberculosis. He is one of the important Modern Style figures. (Wikipedia)

Liberty is a synchronized soundshort subject film , directed by Leo McCarey starring comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. While the film has no audible dialog, it was released with a synchronized orchestral musical score with sound effects.

Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy in Liberty (1929, dir. Leo McCarey) source: mudwerks origin Feb 27, 2010

With the police hot on their trail, Stan and Ollie attempt to change clothes in their getaway car, only to find themselves struggling to balance atop the girders of an unfinished skyscraper. Will they return to ground level in one piece?.—Herman Seifer <alagain@aol.com>

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Mojave Moon is a 1996 American road movie. The film was written by Leonard Glasser and directed by Kevin Dowling.

Angelina Jolie (21) in Mojave Moon (1996) actress-playground (DELETED ACCOUNT BY TUMBLR) left: source: actress-playground (account deleted by Tumblr) right: source actressplaygroundxxx origin Aug 15

Sexy, young Ellie picks up Al, 53, in a diner in LA to get a ride to her mom in the Mojave desert. Ellie leaves Al there with the pretty mom, her crazy, violent boyfriend and a body in his car trunk.

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films-reblog WISE BLOOD (1979) LOOKING FOR AN ANGEL (1999) MAMMA MIA (2008) (1181)

Wise Blood is a 1979 black comedy drama film directed by John Huston, based on the 1952 novel Wise Blood by Flannery O'Connor.

source exdeputysonso origin Apr 28, 2023 Brad dourit as Hazel Motes in Wise Blood (1979)

The film follows the lives of a war veteran preacher and his associates. Wikipedia IMDb 6'9

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Looking for an Angel is 1999 Japanese movie directed by Ryuichi Hirok who also wrote the script.

source ahjong origin Apr 9 Looking for an Angel (1999) dir. Akihiro Suzuki

The film by Satoshi Suzuki is a drama that revolves around the intersecting lives of several characters during the month of December. It explores themes of loneliness, the search for meaning, and human connection, much like Hiroki's film, but with a different narrative structure and style. IMDb 6'2

Mamma Mia! (promoted as Mamma Mia! The Movie) is a 2008 jukebox musical romantic comedy film directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Catherine Johnson, based on her book from the 1999 musical of the same name. The film is based on the songs of pop group ABBA, with additional music composed by ABBA member Benny Andersson.  Wikipedia

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source stydixa origin Jul 17 MAMMA MIA (2008) Dir. Phyllida Lloyd

Donna, an independent hotelier, is preparing for her daughter's wedding with the help of two old friends. Meanwhile Sophie, the spirited bride, has a plan. She invites three men from her mother's past in hope of meeting her real father.

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