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Welcome to The Ready Room. Every Thursday Wil Wheaton will sit down with members of the Star Trek: Picard cast and crew to discuss the weekly episodes.

Our Hitler: A Film from Germany is a comprehensive film about Adolf Hitler and German society, exploring topics such as the cult of personality, German history, politics, and the end of the world.

Zhong Da Tian owns a calefare agency which engages extras for various drama productions. Today’s shoot involves a military ambush on field. The Assistant Director (AD), Jeremy demands for twenty young lads to show up in three hours’ time. In a scurry, Da Tian rushes to the broadcasting station to get help. Whilst doing so, he chances upon super fan Edgar, who readily agrees to play calefare at the thought of getting closer to his idol. Gao Mei’s friend, Mei Yi turns up on set to meet Gao Mei. Despite her lack of confidence over the birthmark on her face, Mei Yi eventually agrees to help after Gao Mei’s relentless persuasion. Ever since his mother passed on, Da Tian’s son, Di Long spends most of his time unemployed and idling. When he asks for allowance, Da Tian seizes the opportunity to make him one of his talents. Thereon, this group of extras set foot on their acting journey, where the struggles of being a calefare await.

Let the light into the darkness or Let the light work the spell. Mr. Cat is the only witness of the Lighted Candle.

A reporter interviews Max Fleischer about his creation, and Betty illustrates with excerpts from three prior cartoons.

A Chinese illusionist performs tricks and magic on stage, captivating audiences with his talent and skill. Using his powers of deception and illusion, he creates duplicate objects, surprises the crowd with multiple appearances, and enchants everyone with his enchanting acts. Set in China in the 1900s, this comedic fantasy short film showcases the artistry and creativity of the magician.

Reflected in an artificial and bombastically staged illusory world with Wagnerian compositions, glossy and satirical time references, 19th century German figures and traditions are stripped of their mythology and interpreted by the Germany of 1972.

Parsifal is a surreal opera film that delves into themes of artistic creation, purity, and myth. Set in Germany, it follows the story of a movie director and a diva as they venture into the world of classical music and Richard Wagner. The film combines avant-garde elements with symbolism and Brechtian influences, resulting in a unique and thought-provoking cinematic experience.

To commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS, we revisited our edit of the film and interviews with director Gillo Pontecorvo and producer Saadi Yacef, who discuss the process of representing Algeria's struggle for independence and the challenges of presenting a balanced view of the conflict.

Sequences is a comedy-drama movie released in 1982. The film revolves around a group of filmmakers and their struggles in the filmmaking industry. It showcases the challenges they face, the background work involved, and the dynamics of acting. With a mix of comedy and drama, Sequences takes a humorous and insightful look into the world of filmmakers.

In the villa of the party dignitary, the fates of Stanisław, his son's friends, Zbyszek, a worker leaving the army, and the head of the thieves' gang, cross. The film was shelved by the censors for 27 years before finally getting a limited release in 2009.

Documentary about the life of a young woman from the countryside who works in a city factory, her hopes and difficulties.

Songs have been an integral part of Indian films. But who were those unseen - and uncredited - musicians who made up the orchestras that played on those songs and the background scores?

The documentary director's reminiscences of his past protagonists, themes and inspirations as well as meetings with old friends and colleagues.

In this surreal and comedic short film, Ko-Ko the clown tries to sleep but is constantly interrupted by a mischievous alarm clock and other bizarre occurrences.