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The film is set in Hollywood in 1942, a time when the role of the film industry was to create an illusion for the audience to believe in. This illusion was based on the creation of American history in films; what is seen on screen is usually what they want you to believe and not actually the truth.
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- The Prestige (2006) Christopher Nolan is a pro at red herrings and puzzle movies, which is perfect for a film about magicians! The Prestige is basically a magic trick itself, just like all cinema is (as George Melies showed us).
- Don't Look Now (1973) Nicolas Roeg's British horror Don't Look Now has slowly risen in popularity over the past few decades. Most clairvoyants are shunned for exploiting people's grief because that can have a huge effect on their psychology and belief systems, plus it makes them more susceptible to future manipulation.
- The Wizard of Oz (1939) The eponymous Wizard of Oz isn't actually a wizard at all—he's a normal man who's simply posing as one. This is terrible news for young Dorothy (Judy Garland), who goes through hell to find the wizard so she can be magically sent back home.
- Ghost Stories (2017) Nowadays, it's hard to pull the wool over an audience's eyes with plot twists. Movies are increasingly predictable and repetitive, which makes it such a treat when a plot twist does manage to catch you off guard.
The Illusionist is a 2006 American romantic mystery film written and directed by Neil Burger, and starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti and Jessica Biel.
After a tragic accident, two stage magicians in 1890s London engage in a battle to create the ultimate illusion while sacrificing everything they have to outwit each other. Director Christopher Nolan Stars Christian Bale Hugh Jackman Scarlett Johansson
Jun 22, 2017 · Preview Clip: Illusions (1982, starring Lonette McKee and Rosanne Katon) https://www.daaracarchive.org/2017/06... The time is 1942, a year after Pearl Harbor; the place is National Studios, a ...
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Feb 2, 2009 · Illusions is a 1982 short film by Julie Dash that challenges the erasure of African-American women from Hollywood history and cinema. The film features a scene where a black woman dubs the voice of a white star, exposing the illusions and injustices of the studio system.
Where is Illusions streaming? Find out where to watch online amongst 45+ services including Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video.
