In 1981, in San Francisco, the smart salesman and family man Chris Gardner invests the family savings in Osteo National bone-density scanners, an apparatus twice as expensive as an x-ray machine but with a slightly clearer image. This white elephant financially breaks the family, bringing troubles to his relationship with his wife Linda, who leaves him and moves to New York where she has taken a job in a pizza parlor. Their son Christopher stays with Chris because he and his wife both know that he will be able to take better care of him. Without any money or a wife, but committed to his son, Chris sees a chance to fight for a stockbroker internship position at Dean Witter, offering a more promising career at the end of a six-month unpaid training period. During that period, Chris goes through a lot of hardship personally and professionally. When he thinks he is stable, he finds that he has lost $600 when the government takes the last bit of money in his bank account for taxes. He is rendered homeless because he can't pay his rent. He is forced at one point to stay in a bathroom at a train station, and must scramble from work every day to the Glide Memorial United Methodist Church, which offers shelter to the homeless. He must leave work early every day so that he is there by 5:00 in the evening along with his son so that he may be assured of a place to sleep. He is seen carrying his suitcase to work because he doesn't have a home. At work, there are nineteen other candidates for the one position. One day, he is called into an office and in it were the heads of Dean Witter. Chris thinks that he is about to be told the job will not be his as he says that he wore a shirt and tie for his final day. Then they tell him that he has been an excellent trainee and that tomorrow he will have to wear his shirt and tie again as it will be his first day as a broker. Chris struggles to hold back tears. Outside he begins to cry as the busy people of San Francisco walk past him. He rushes to his son's daycare, hugging him and knowing that after everything him and his son had been through things would be all right. The final scene shows Chris walking with his son down a street. His son is telling him a joke, when a wealthy business man in a suit walks past. Chris looks back as the man continues on. The man in the suit is none other than the real Chris Gardner.
Barely 17 yet, Frank is a skilled forger who has passed as a doctor, lawyer and pilot. FBI agent Carl becomes obsessed with tracking down the con man, who only revels in the pursuit. Frank eludes Carl with his clever deceptions and continues to live a life of luxury, fooling people and stealing millions of dollars. While Frank attempts to reconcile his divorced parents and settle down, Carl is relentless in his pursuit. In the end, Frank is caught, but manages to turn his skills to help the FBI identify other forgers.
A vintage doll brings terror into the lives of a couple when their home is invaded by satanic cultists. As strange occurrences and hauntings escalate, the couple seeks help from a priest to protect their newborn baby from the malevolent force that seeks to claim its soul.
Kevin Can F**K Himself follows the story of Allison, a woman living in a TV sitcom universe who decides to break free from her role as the perfect sitcom wife and explores the darker side of her life. Set in Boston, Massachusetts in the 2020s, Allison navigates through a political campaign, a dysfunctional marriage, and her own desires for independence. This genre-bending show offers a unique perspective on the sitcom genre while delving into themes of identity, feminism, and the dynamics of relationships.
A disgruntled, prejudiced Korean War veteran seeks redemption when a Hmong teenager tries to steal his Gran Torino. Through their interactions, the man learns about empathy and forms an unexpected bond.
Journeyman is a TV show that follows Dan Vasser, a newspaper reporter and family man who discovers he can travel through time. He uses his newfound ability to right wrongs and uncover the truth while juggling the challenges of his personal life. Set in San Francisco, the series explores themes of second chances, family relationships, and the consequences of altering the past.
A Minute with Stan Hooper, also known as Stan Hooper, is an American sitcom starring Norm Macdonald. The series was a Carsey-Werner production in association with Paramount Television and aired on Fox. The series was canceled after six of the thirteen episodes produced were aired. The central character's name, Stan Hooper, was taken from Macdonald's work on Saturday Night Live, but the characters were vastly different. The role also allowed Macdonald to play the straight man among a cast of eccentric characters, a departure from his traditional comedy style.
A television reporter moves from Wisconsin to take a job with a local TV station in Chicago. There she encounters an eclectic group of coworkers.
A woman named Jackie moves into Havenhurst, an old apartment building with a dark history. As she settles in, she uncovers a series of murders committed by a serial killer who targets the building's residents. Jackie must confront her own demons and unravel the truth behind Havenhurst before she becomes the killer's next victim.
In this comedy horror sci-fi, a doctor, a farmer, and an alien life form find themselves in a hilarious battle over the lost skeleton of Cadavra. Chaos ensues as telepathy, dancing, and old-fashioned cinema take center stage.
Taking Chances is a comedy romance film that follows the story of a man who decides to take chances on both love and life. He experiences various adventures and comedic mishaps as he navigates through the ups and downs of relationships, all while learning valuable life lessons along the way.
A hilarious sequel to the cult classic, The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra. A group of eccentric characters find themselves in a madcap adventure involving aliens, crystals, and old-fashioned cinema.
When a murder occurs at a chaotic music festival, a cover band must navigate multiple perspectives and a tangled web of secrets to uncover the truth.
Dark and Stormy Night is a hilarious parody-comedy that takes place in an old-fashioned cinema theater. A group of eccentric characters, including a fast-talking taxi driver and a comical female medium, gather in a spooky old dark house for a reading of a will. As the night progresses, they are faced with a series of murders and must solve the mystery before they become the next victims. Filled with witty dialogue, unexpected twists, and nods to classic horror films, Dark and Stormy Night is a must-watch for fans of retro-horror and comedy genres.
This is a "making of" documentary for the hit film "The Pursuit of Happyness". It chronicles a foreign director's perspective on The American Dream, and the challenges in making the film.
In the small town of Smallville, an alien invasion takes place, causing chaos and panic among the residents. As the townspeople struggle to understand and combat the alien presence, a female scientist emerges as a key figure in determining the fate of the town.
A feature documentary about the enduring appeal of the character King Kong, and how he has inspired so many of the great filmmakers and artists since 1933.
Upon returning home as a hero from the Iraq War, Special Forces Agent Matt Taylor (Joelson) is thrown right into another battle. This time it is in his once quiet hometown where, as in Iraq, you don't know who are friends and who are enemies. In a dark night filled with mental and physical violence, Matt must again reach into the darkest corners of his mind to fight his inner demons and survive in the homeland he fought to defend. The Dream is over...
Recently widowed estate agent Val Spencer's hopes of a big sale are interrupted when the house owner disappears and she becomes embroiled in a murder hunt.
TV pilot for a sketch comedy show starring Norm MacDonald