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Modern Times then, old struggles now

It is important to understand the context in which Chaplin tells this story in order to appreciate its impact today. At the time of the Great Depression and the machine age, Chaplin makes clear his criticism of the capitalist system of the time. It is clear to the humanity of the XXI century that the problem that began to torment the working class at that time has since managed to become a global phenomenon. From the first moment, Chaplin shows us that his character will be one of the victims of

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Loving, laughing, and singing in the rain.

The 1952 musical, considered upon its release as one of the greatest films of all time, has made Kelly's "Dancing in the Rain" an icon of the genre. Written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly himself, who stars alongside Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, and Jean Hagen, Singing in the Rain follows famed 1920s actor Don Lockwood as he transitions to his first sound film and the challenge it presents to him. Don meets a stage actress whom he soon falls i

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Loving, laughing, and singing in the rain.

One window, a whole world

In 1954, Alfred Hitchcock once again demonstrated why he was awarded the title of “Master of Suspense” with Rear Window. He produced and directed the story in which we follow how professional photographer L.B. “Jeff” Jefferies, played by James Stewart, finds himself trying to solve a crime-like situation with the help of his girlfriend Lisa and nurse Stella while recovering from an accident that leaves him in a wheelchair. “Jeff” Jefferies, played by James Stewart, finds himself trying to solve