Cult Classics 101: A Semester’s Worth of Must-Watch for Film Majors

For film majors and cinephiles alike, delving into the world of cult classics is like unearthing a treasure trove of cinema history. These films, often characterized by their innovative storytelling, unique style, and passionate fan followings, offer more than just entertainment — they provide a study of how films can influence, inspire, and challenge societal norms. As college students juggle studying, assignments, and the occasional search for university essay writing services to manage their workload, finding time to explore these cinematic gems can offer a much-needed escape and a deep dive into film culture.

Cult classics are not just movies. They’re cultural phenomena that transcend their time and place, resonating with audiences across generations. For film majors, watching these movies isn’t just leisure. It’s an essential part of their learning and appreciation of the medium’s artistry and impact. These films, with their distinct narratives and avant-garde approaches, can serve as invaluable case studies for assignments and discussions and even inspire their own creative projects.

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“Star Trek: Picard: No Man’s Land” Adapted to paperback novel!

Discover what happens to Raffi and Seven of Nine following the stunning conclusion to season one of Star Trek: Picard with this audio exclusive, fully dramatized Star Trek adventure featuring the beloved stars of the hit TV series Michelle Hurd and Jeri Ryan.

Star Trek: No Man’s Land picks up right after the action-packed season one conclusion of Star Trek: Picard. While Raffi and Seven of Nine are enjoying some much-needed R&R in Raffi’s remote hideaway, their downtime is interrupted by an urgent cry for help: a distant, beleaguered planet has enlisted the Fenris Rangers to save an embattled evacuation effort. As Raffi and Seven team up to rescue a mysteriously ageless professor whose infinity-shaped talisman has placed him in the deadly sights of a vicious Romulan warlord, they take tentative steps to explore the attraction depicted in the final moments of Picard season one.

Star Trek: No Man’s Land is a rich, fully dramatized Star Trek: Picard adventure as Michelle Hurd and Jeri Ryan pick up their respective characters once more. Written for audio by Kirsten Beyer, a cocreator, writer, and producer on the hit Paramount+ series Star Trek: Picard, and Mike Johnson, a veteran contributor to the Star Trek comic books publishing program, this audio original offers consummate Star Trek storytelling brilliantly reimagined for the audio medium.

In addition to riveting performances from Hurd and Ryan exploring new layers of Raffi and Seven’s relationship, Star Trek: No Man’s Land features a full cast of actors playing all-new characters in the Star Trek: Picard universe, including Fred Tatasciore, Jack Cutmore-Scott, John Kassir, Chris Andrew Ciulla, Lisa Flanagan, Gibson Frazier, Lameece Issaq, Natalie Naudus, Xe Sands, and Emily Woo Zeller, and is presented in a soundscape crackling with exclusive Star Trek sound effects. Drawing listeners into a dramatic, immersive narrative experience that is at once both instantly familiar and spectacularly new, Star Trek: No Man’s Land goes boldly where no audio has gone before as fans new and old clamor to discover what happens next.

Previously released as an audio drama, “No Man’s Land” is being released November 5th, 2024 as a 112 page paperback novel. This isn’t the normal order that books are released in, but I’m happy it’s happening!

Preorder at Amazon.com!

Olivia Dunne

Margot Robbie

MUSTANG

Christy Canyon, 1980s.

Florence Pugh

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Barbi Benton -1978 or 1979

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Peak walker design 🔥🔥🔥

Miley Cyrus

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Diane Kruger and Anne Hathaway

I’m not surprised at the stupidity

Vanessa Hudgens

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Bus Haters

Theda Bara in the film Cleopatra (1917)

Margot Robbie

U.S.S. Daedalus (NCC-129) from Star Trek by Dan Uyeno / madkoifish

I’m not sure if this was posted yet but I think it’s pretty funny.

1938 Phantom Corsair [1920 x 1080]

Emma Watson

Home Awaits by Barthelemy Aupetit

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Time is money

Victoria Justice

Space Capsule and Station

Ted Cruz grows out mutton chops in preparation for the Civil War to protect his state’s right to drown children in a river with razor wire.

Green Goblin gets murdered

Hayley Atwell

Kelly LeBrock (1981)

Elizabeth Gillies

Jennifer Lawrence upon arrival

‘They’re using the world’s oldest profession to… DESTROY AMERICA!’ (American magazine cover for All Man magazine/ Stanley Publications, February 1960. United States of America, 1960).

Sydney Sweeney

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“I thanked them for their service, what the f*ck more do they want?” – GOP

Hilary Duff

Ice cube throwing it back in fluffy pants or it’s just a chair

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Helen Mirren, 1960s

Jameela Jamil

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