Val Avery
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In his first Hollywood production, the formidable giant of American independent film John Cassavetes tells the story of a jazz musician who falls in love with a timid vocalist. After joining his group, she unintentionally turns his life upside down. With unforgettable performances by crooner Bobby Darin and Stella Stevens, this film delicately mirrors Cassavetes' own struggles with adapting to the big-budget, fast-paced, commercialized world of the...
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Based on the acclaimed first novel by Richard Price (*The Night Of*), Philip Kaufman's THE WANDERERS follows the exploits of the eponymous Italian-American gang in the Bronx in 1963, just before the country underwent profound change. This cult classic features a jukebox full of golden oldies and a young cast of up and comers. Official Selection at the **Venice Film Festival**. “*This visually extravagant gang ode…has Fellini-esque touches.*”...
3) Hud
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This classic revisionist western explores complex familial relationships as well as the pitfalls of modern capitalism by following the daily life of Hud Bannon (Paul Newman), a young Texas rancher who lives with his cattleman father Homer (Melvyn Douglas) and his hero-worshipping nephew Lon (Brandon DeWilde). Though Hud is an amoral, cold-hearted man, he was celebrated as an iconic anti-hero to the countercultural youth audiences of the 1960s. Winner...
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Two of Hollywood's all-time favorite stars heat up the steamy streets of Manhattan in this tough and tender romance. Natalie Wood and Steve McQueen star as a charming, footloose musician and the innocent Macy's salesgirl who is carrying his child. Natalie Wood received an **Academy Award** nomination for her touching and memorable performance. Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Natalie Wood), Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written...
5) Faces
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Powerful story of the dissintegration of a marriage of a captain of industry and his wife.