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WN MOVIE TALK

Eh up film fans - Trev's back for another selection of random movie titles from his FILMS I OWNS BUT HAVEN;T WATCHED... YET!

Todays choices are a real random variety of films too, but only one can hold the title of film of the episode, which will it be? There are also affiliate links to the films and novels too, should you be interested, which won't cost you any more but may help me out with a little commission... I thank you!

Exit to Eden (1994): Directed by Garry Marshall,

An erotic comedy that takes us into the sexy world of BDSM. Starring Dan Aykroyd, Dana Delany, Paul Mercurio and Rosie O'Donnell, the film follows two undercover cops, (Aykroyd and O'Donnell) who infiltrate an island resort that caters to guests' deepest fantasies.

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The Basketball Diaries (1995):

Directed by Scott Kalvert, "The Basketball Diaries" is a gritty coming-of-age drama based on Jim Carroll's autobiographical memoirs. Released in 1995, the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Lorraine Bracco, and Mark Wahlberg. DiCaprio portrays Carroll, a promising high school basketball player whose life spirals into a harrowing journey of addiction and desperation. The film depicts Carroll's descent into drug addiction, crime, and ultimately redemption, showcasing DiCaprio's powerful performance and Kalvert's poignant direction.

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Old (2021)

M. Night Shyamalan's psychological thriller "Old" explores the terrifying concept of rapid aging on a secluded beach. Released in 2021, the film features an ensemble cast including Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps, and Rufus Sewell. When a group of vacationers discovers they are aging rapidly on a mysterious beach, they must confront their mortality and unravel the sinister secrets of the island before it's too late. With Shyamalan's signature twists and suspenseful storytelling, "Old" delivers a chilling and thought-provoking cinematic experience.

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Ghost World (2001)

Directed by Terry Zwigoff, "Ghost World" is a dark comedy-drama released in 2001, based on the graphic novel by Daniel Clowes. Starring Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson, and Steve Buscemi, the film follows the misadventures of Enid and Rebecca, two cynical teenage outcasts navigating the perils of post-high school life. As they grapple with identity crises, dysfunctional relationships, and societal alienation, they forge an unlikely bond with Seymour, an eccentric record collector played by Buscemi. Zwigoff's poignant direction and the stellar performances of the cast make "Ghost World" a cult classic of the early 2000s.

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