Phantom of the ParadisePhantom of the Paradise is a 1974 American musical film written and directed by Brian De Palma, and scored by and starring Paul Williams. A naïve young singer-songwriter, Winslow Leach (William Finley), is tricked by legendary but unscrupulous music producer Swan (Williams) into sacrificing his life's work.
SuspiriaSuspiria is a 1977 Italian supernatural horror film directed by Dario Argento, who co-wrote the screenplay with Daria Nicolodi, partially based on Thomas De Quincey's 1845 essay Suspiria de Profundis. The film stars Jessica Harper as an American ballet student who transfers to a prestigious European dance academy but realizes, after a series of murders, that the school is a front for something sinister.
Suspiria (2018 film)Film by Luca GuadagninoSuspiria is a 2018 supernatural horror film directed by Luca Guadagnino from a screenplay by David Kajganich, inspired by Dario Argento's 1977 Italian film of the same name. It stars Dakota Johnson as an American woman who enrolls at a prestigious dance academy in Berlin run by a coven of witches. Tilda Swinton co-stars in three roles, as the company's lead choreographer, as a male psychotherapist involved in the academy, and as the leader of the coven.
My Favorite YearMy Favorite Year is a 1982 American comedy film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, directed by Richard Benjamin and written by Norman Steinberg and Dennis Palumbo from a story written by Palumbo. The film tells the story of a young comedy writer and stars Peter O'Toole, Mark Linn-Baker, Jessica Harper, and Joseph Bologna. O'Toole was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. The film was adapted into an unsuccessful 1992 Broadway musical of the same name.
Love and DeathLove and Death is a 1975 American comedy film written and directed by Woody Allen. It is a satire on the Golden Age of Russian literature starring Allen and Diane Keaton as Boris and Sonja, Russians living during the Napoleonic Era who engage in mock-serious philosophical debates. Allen considered it the funniest film he had made up until that point. PlotAbout to be executed for a crime he never committed, Boris Grushenko recalls how he got into his present predicament.
Inserts (film)Inserts is a 1975 British comedy-drama film written and directed by John Byrum in his directorial debut, and starring Richard Dreyfuss, Jessica Harper, Bob Hoskins, and Veronica Cartwright. The plot concerns actors and directors in the early 1930s who were unable to make the transition from silent films to talkies, and thus turned to making pornography. The film's title uses the double meaning that "inserts" both refers to a film technique and sexual intercourse.
Dario ArgentoDario Argento (Italian:; born 7 September 1940) is an Italian filmmaker. His influential work in the horror and giallo genres during the 1970s and 1980s has led him to being referred to as the "Master of the Thrill" and the "Master of Horror".
Brian De PalmaBrian Russell De Palma ([de ˈpalma]; born September 11, 1940) is an American filmmaker. A major figure of the New Hollywood generation, he is best known for his work in the suspense, crime, and psychological thriller genres in a career spanning more than five decades. Carrie (1976), his adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name, gained him prominence as a young filmmaker.
PhotoplayPhotoplay was one of the first American filmfan magazines. It was founded in Chicago in 1911. Under early editors Julian Johnson and James R. Quirk, it became a pacesetter for fan magazines in style and reach. In 1921, Photoplay established what is considered the first significant annual movie award. For most of its run, it was published by Macfadden Publications. The magazine ceased publication in 1980.
Luca GuadagninoLuca Guadagnino (Italian: [ˈluːka ɡwadaɲˈɲiːno]; born 10 August 1971) is an Italian film director and producer. His films are characterized by their emotional complexity, eroticism, and lavish visuals. Guadagnino has received numerous accolades, including a Silver Lion and an Independent Spirit Award, alongside nominations for an Academy Award, two Golden Globes, and three BAFTAs.
Cult ClassicCult Classic is a 1994 studio album by American rock band Blue Öyster Cult containing newly recorded versions of many of the band's most popular early songs. It was reissued by other labels under the titles Champions of Rock and E.T.I. Revisited in 1998 and 2004, with different artwork. A remastered version was released on January 24, 2020, by Frontiers Records.
Film Independent Spirit AwardsThe Film Independent Spirit Awards (Fi Spirit Awards), formerly known as the FINDIE or Friends of Independents Awards, and also known as the Independent Spirit Awards, are awards presented annually to independent filmmakers by Film Independent. Founded in 1984 as the FINDIE Awards (Friends of Independents), the event was renamed the Independent Spirit Awards in 1986.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.