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August in the Water (1995)

When two meteorites simultaneously land in the mountains near the town of Fukuoka, a strange set of cosmic events unfold amidst a deadly endemic brought on by drought, where the organs of townsfolk are petrified – causing them to drop dead at a moment's notice. Izumi, a teenage diving prodigy, transfers to a local high school, where she quickly earns the adoration of classmates and the infatuation of two boys, Mao and Ukiya.
 
What follows is a hallucinogenic and dreamlike exploration into the unseen universe that envelops us all in the guise of a coming-of-age film, weaving and connecting the various dots that make up our existence. With a score resembling the depths of Atlantis and metaphysical imagery to match, Gakuryū Ishii delivers a meditative and transcendental experience unlike no other.
 
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Where to watch:
YouTube (Thanks to the small audience who keeps reuploading this film for free since it’s not readily available anywhere else)
Also available on the internet archive via the link below while it lasts:
https://archive.org/details/august.in.the.water.1995
 
Here’s to hoping this gem gets a restoration and new lease on life soon!
 
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Lost Illusions (2021)

Lost Illusions (2021) - Available hopefully soon to all your favorite platforms. Links in the bio 🎙️
 
Story of the rise and the fall of a young man in Paris who dreamed to be a writer and became a journalist.
 
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Where to watch:
It had a small run in theaters here in the states in June and will soon be available for purchase in September. 
 
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Twin Peaks: S01E05 - Cooper’s Dreams

As the Ghostwood Development Project is revived by Ben and Jerry Horne, the brothers continue to lure in business partners and generate support from the townspeople. Meanwhile, Audrey Horne secures a position at the mysterious perfume counter within her father's department store to continue on with her investigation. Somewhere beyond the heart of Twin Peaks, Cooper, Truman, Hawk, and Doc Hayward stumble upon a crime scene in the middle of the woods.
 
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Where to watch:
Paramount+ (Stream via Subscription)
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Twin Peaks: S01E04 - The One-Armed Man

Cooper and Truman track down the one-armed man at a seedy motel where they obtain a few new leads in Laura's murder. Audrey Horne starts an investigation of her own by taking up a lead at the mysterious perfume counter at her father's department store. Just as things start to settle, a new threat looms on the horizon of Twin Peaks as Norma Jennings visits her husband at his parole hearing, with the potential of an release in the near future.
 
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Twin Peaks: S01E03 - Rest in Pain

Welcome back to another installment of Le Film's coverage of the first season of Twin Peaks, where co-hosts Patrick and Kevin continue their journey into the series.
 
The town of Twin Peaks gathers to mourn the loss of Laura Palmer at her funeral. Cooper analyzes his dream with Truman and Lucy in an attempt to make significant headway on the investigation. Tension boils between Albert and the townsfolk, while Truman brings Cooper into the fold of the Bookhouse Boys - a secret society dedicated to preserving the light within Twin Peaks.
 
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Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)

After receiving an audit from the IRS, laundry mat owner, Evelyn, receives much more than she bargained for when she stumbles upon a mission that she needs to accept in order to save her family and the entire multiverse. Michelle Yeoh displays one of her best performances of her entire career while Ke Huy Quan returns from a 20-year-retirement to give an incredibly endearing and charming performance as Waymond. A24's highest grossing feature film to date. We hope you enjoy. 
 
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Youtube (Rent)Amazon (Rent)Vudu (Rent)
 
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Twin Peaks: S01E02 - Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer

Twin Peaks - S01E02: Zen, or the Skill to Catch a KillerCooper utilizes a unique deductive technique called the "Tibetan Method" to investigate all the suspectswith the letter "J" attached to their names. Meanwhile, Ben's younger brother, Jerry Horne, comes to townand both pay a visit to One Eyed Jacks. Additional help is called in to assist with Laura's murder, while thereverberations of her death persist throughout the town. We are then transported to a dream from anotherplace.As always, thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the discussion.Where to watch:Paramount+ (Stream via Subscription)Vudu (Buy)Amazon (Buy)Apple (Buy)Instagram:@lefilmpodcastTwitter:@lefilmpodSend us questions, feedback, and film recommendations at:lefilmpodcast@gmail.com

The Northman (2022)

From visionary director Robert Eggers comes the Northman, a bloody and brutal epic that follows a young Viking prince on a quest to avenge his father’s murder.
 
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Twin Peaks: S01E01 - Traces to Nowhere

Following the day after Laura Palmer’s murder, Special Agent Dale Cooper and Sheriff Harry S. Truman continue their questioning of several suspects. We also meet many more of the eccentric townspeople and experience what it’s like to live a day in the life of this strange yet alluring town.
 
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Twin Peaks: S01E00 - Pilot AKA Northwest Passage Ft. Benz Doctolero

Welcome to the humble town of Twin Peaks, located in the heart of sycamore-laden Washington. In this episode, Patrick, Kevin, and a special guest, Benz Doctolero, plunge headfirst into the world of this iconic and critical series in television history.
 
February 24th, 1989 — After local law enforcement uncovers the murder of Laura Palmer, FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper comes to assist in the investigation. While the townsfolk mourn the loss of Laura, local Sheriff Harry S. Truman and Cooper begin interviewing suspects while encountering many of the oddities and eccentric citizens that make up the mysterious town.
 
Be sure to join us along this journey as we continue the long and winding descent into this series. As always, thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy the discussion.
 
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