Splendor in the Grass (1961), dir. Elia Kazan
The first Blind Spot of 2020 is Elia Kazan's Splendor in the Grass, a teen melodrama where repressed sexual desire can drive you insane.
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In this most important Movies category on Returning Videotapes you’ll find movie reviews of all genres and decades, including Old Hollywood, international cinema, and independent films. There’s also themed lists, film analysis, and posts that explore specific aspects of filmmaking, such as: cinematography, costume design, and scores. Really, there’s a LOT.
Episode No. 85: Irrfan Khan (with a Special Look at The Lunchbox)
In this episode, we discussed the late Irrfan Khan's work, his legacy and one of his best onscreen performances, in 2013’s The Lunchbox.
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Episode No. 84: Cringey Movies we Loved as Teens
n this episode of the Across the Universe podcast, Nik, Getter and I revisit some of the movies we loved as teenagers, that we suspect aren't really that good. Listen on for an extra cringey episode where we share the truly embarrassing and questionable taste in movies of our younger selves.
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Episode No. 83: Brad Pitt special – The Hidden Gems Movie Challenge
In episode 83 of the Across the Universe podcast, we each discuss about a Brad Pitt movie we picked for the Hidden Gems movie challenge. A challenge where we picked a movie out of Brad Pitt’s filmography we hadn’t seen and crossed out fingers it would end up being a gem!
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Episode No. 82: 64 Films by Black Filmmakers to Watch
In this bonus episode of our podcast we’ve decided to support the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement by highlighting the work of black filmmakers.
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Episode No. 81: Most Anticipated 2020 Movies
In episode 81 of the Across the Universe podcast, we discuss the upcoming movies we're most looking forward to watch. We've recorded this episode before the COVID-19 pandemic, so the premiere dates we mentioned no longer apply. Still, we hope we'll get to see most of these films in 2020. Enjoy!
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Episode No. 80: Movies to Watch at the End of the World
In this episode we talk about three end of the world movies. We also included a few tips to survive the apocalypse, just for fun.
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Blind Spot Series Movie Challenge: 2020 Edition
The Blind Spot Series is a year-long movie challenge, where the goal is to pick 12 classic films and watch one per month. Welcome to the 2020 Edition.
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Five ‘Private Eye’ Classic Movies · TMP
Last week's Thursday Movie Picks was all about private investigators and though I missed it, I still wanted to share with you five private eye classic movies that I've seen and - mostly - loved.
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Blind Spot 02: All That Heaven Allows (1955)
For my February Blind Spot pick I figured nothing would be more fitting than one of the most famous and acclaimed romantic movies of all time, All That Heaven Allows (1955).
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Blind Spot 01: That Obscure Object of Desire (1977)
We're kicking off this year's Blind Spot Series with Cet Obscur Objet du Désir, or That Obscure Object of Desire - Luis Buñuel's last film, released in 1977.
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Blind Spot Series: 2019 Edition!
Calling all blindspotters for a new edition of the Blind Spot Series! Challenge yourself to watch 12 great movies this year, and join us!
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