BlogHide Resteemscinemaobscura (25)in film • 7 years agoZardoz (1974)Zardoz is a 1974 Irish-American science fantasy film written, produced, and directed by John Boorman and starring Sean Connery and Charlotte Rampling, and featuring Sara Kestelman. The film…cinemaobscura (25)in film • 7 years agoExcalibur (1981)Excalibur is a 1981 American epic fantasy film directed, produced, and co-written by John Boorman that retells the legend of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table, based on the 15th century…cinemaobscura (25)in film • 7 years agoThe Fisher King (1991)The Fisher King is a 1991 American comedy-drama film written by Richard LaGravenese and directed by Terry Gilliam. It stars Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges, with Mercedes Ruehl, Amanda Plummer, and…cinemaobscura (25)in film • 7 years agoFlash Gordon (1980)Flash Gordon is a 1980 science fiction action film based on the King Features comic strip of the same name created by Alex Raymond. Directed by Mike Hodges and produced by Dino De Laurentiis, the…cinemaobscura (25)in film • 7 years agoWar Games (1983)WarGames is a 1983 American Cold War science fiction film written by Lawrence Lasker and Walter F. Parkes and directed by John Badham. The film stars Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood…cinemaobscura (25)in film • 7 years agoSpaceballs (1987)Spaceballs is a 1987 American comic science fiction film co-written, produced and directed by Mel Brooks. Starring Brooks, Bill Pullman, John Candy, and Rick Moranis, the film also features Daphne…cinemaobscura (25)in film • 7 years agoBlazing Saddles (1974)Blazing Saddles is a 1974 American satirical Western comedy film directed by Mel Brooks. Starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder, the film was written by Brooks, Andrew Bergman, Richard Pryor…cinemaobscura (25)in film • 7 years agoInnerspace (1987)Innerspace is a 1987 American science fiction comedy film directed by Joe Dante and produced by Michael Finnell. Steven Spielberg served as executive producer. The film was inspired by the 1966…cinemaobscura (25)in film • 7 years agoOutland (1981)Outland is a 1981 British science fiction thriller film written and directed by Peter Hyams and starring Sean Connery, Peter Boyle, and Frances Sternhagen. Set on Jupiter's moon Io, it has been…cinemaobscura (25)in film • 7 years agoLifeforce (1985)Lifeforce is a 1985 British science fiction horror film directed by Tobe Hooper and written by Dan O'Bannon and Don Jakoby, based on Colin Wilson's 1976 novel The Space Vampires. Featuring Steve…cinemaobscura (25)in film • 7 years agoBad Day at Black Rock (1955)A one-armed stranger comes to a tiny town possessing a terrible past they want to keep secret, by violent means if necessary. Bad Day at Black Rock is a 1955 American thriller film in…cinemaobscura (25)in film • 7 years agoThe Hunger (1983)The Hunger is a 1983 British-American erotic horror film directed by Tony Scott, and starring Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, and Susan Sarandon. It is the story of a love triangle between a doctor…cinemaobscura (25)in fim • 7 years agoThe Duellists (1977)The Duellists is a 1977 historical drama film and the feature directorial debut of Ridley Scott. It won the Best Debut Film award at the 1977 Cannes Film Festival. The basis of the screenplay is the…cinemaobscura (25)in film • 7 years agoRollerball (1975)Rollerball is a 1975 science fiction sports film directed and produced by Norman Jewison. It stars James Caan, John Houseman, Maud Adams, John Beck, Moses Gunn and Ralph Richardson. The screenplay…cinemaobscura (25)in film • 7 years agoBuck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979)Buck Rogers in the 25th Century is a 1979 American science fiction film directed by Daniel Haller. Starring Gil Gerard in the title role, it was produced by Glen A. Larson who co-wrote the…cinemaobscura (25)in film • 7 years agoMan Bites Dog (1992)Man Bites Dog (French: C'est arrivé près de chez vous, literally "It has Happened near your Home") is a 1992 Belgian black comedy crime mockumentary written, produced and directed by Rémy Belvaux…cinemaobscura (25)in documentary • 7 years agoVictory At Sea (1952) 26/26 Design for PeaceHiroshima and Nagasaki and their population experience the first atomic bombs ever exploded. Emperor Hirohito tells his people that to prevent further loss of property and life, the war must end.…cinemaobscura (25)in documentary • 7 years agoVictory At Sea (1952) 25/26 Suicide for GlorySuicide missions were desirous of all Japanese who were believers in the 'Divine Wind' philosophy. Suicide was more preferred than was surrendering. These actions on Okinawa had a decisive action on…cinemaobscura (25)in documentary • 7 years agoVictory At Sea (1952) 24/26 The Road to MandalayThe oil and minerals contained in Burma were the cause of Imperial Japan's occupation beginning with China. Now Lord Louis Mountbatten was chosen to be the Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asia…cinemaobscura (25)in documentary • 7 years agoVictory At Sea (1952) 23/26 Target SuribachiBefore B-29 Flying Fortress' could bomb Japan from airfields on Iwo Jima, it first had to be taken by Marine amphibious landings. After some time, the iconic flag-raising on Mount Suribachi..…