PlayTime is a comedy movie set in modern-day Paris, France. It follows the story of an American tourist who gets lost in the complex architecture and modern life of the city. With mistaken identities, comedy of errors, and slapstick humor, the movie explores themes of conformity and nonconformity. It showcases the chaotic and funny interactions among tourists, waiters, cleaners, air hostesses, sailors, businessmen, and more. Through visual comedy and choreographed sequences, PlayTime highlights the postmodern and urbanized standard of living in France during the 1960s.
When a wealthy man dies, he leaves his grandson a series of tasks to complete in order to receive his inheritance. Along the way, the young man learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the true meaning of wealth.
In the ruthless criminal underworld of South Korea, an undercover cop finds himself torn between duty and loyalty when he is tasked with infiltrating a powerful crime syndicate. As he climbs the ranks and forms close relationships with the gangsters, he must navigate the dangerous politics and betrayals that come with his double life.
A self-made millionaire, Thornton Melon, decides to go back to college to help his son, Jason, who is struggling at school. Thornton ends up enrolling in the same college and becomes a popular figure on campus. He uses his wealth to bribe his way to a business degree and hires talented professors to teach him. Despite his initial motives, Thornton learns the true value of education and the importance of hard work.
Scanners tells the story of a man with exceptional telepathic and telekinetic powers who is recruited by a secret organization to stop a group of rogue scanners who plan to take over the world. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of deception, sabotage, and betrayal. With the fate of humanity at stake, he must confront his own inner demons and use his powers to save the day.
Passion follows two advertising executives, Isabelle and Christine, as they compete for success in a cutthroat industry. Their rivalry takes a dark turn when Christine takes credit for Isabelle's work and frames her for murder. As the tension escalates, secrets are revealed and passions ignite, leading to a deadly climax.
Rising Sun is a crime thriller set in Los Angeles, where a murder of a prostitute leads a detective, a journalist, and a police department to unravel a web of corruption and corporate intrigue in the Japanese business community. As they dig deeper into the case, they confront issues of race relations, misogyny, and the clash of cultures. The investigation takes them through a series of twists and turns, revealing the darker side of power and money.
Barbarians at the Gate is a satirical comedy-drama movie based on the true story of the leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco. The movie follows the events of the hostile takeover bid, led by Wall Street executives and the struggles of the CEO and other key players involved. It explores themes of greed, extravagance, and the cutthroat world of corporate finance.
In Easy Money, a man decides to fake his death in order to escape his mother-in-law and live a life of luxury. However, his plan is complicated when his wife decides to reconcile with him and his mother-in-law challenges his inheritance. Hilarity ensues as he navigates through various comedic situations while trying to maintain his new-found wealth.
Office is a South Korean thriller movie that follows the investigation of a murder that takes place in a skyscraper office building. The movie explores the complex relationships between the office workers and the intense pressure they face as the police detective uncovers shocking secrets.
Speaking of Sex is a hilarious comedy that delves into the complexities of human sexuality and relationships. The film follows the lives of various characters as they navigate through extramarital affairs, neurosis, erectile dysfunction, and other challenges. With its witty dialogue and relatable situations, Speaking of Sex offers a comedic and thought-provoking take on the universal topic of sex.
One of Bob Hunt's neighbours' electricity is cut off because she cannot pay the bill. She is assisted by contributions, and the bill is paid entirely in pennies, though the clerk is belatedly told that payment is not accepted in such a large quantity of coins. Unfortunately, the electric company fails to reconnect the power due to a communications snafu, and the elderly woman is taken to hospital suffering hypothermia. Hunt sets off on a vendetta of revenge, sabotaging assorted support systems.
In this cult director's film, a female protagonist rises through the ranks of a cutthroat corporate world. As power, sex, and business ethics collide, she must navigate a web of business rivalries, boardroom politics, and astrology to stay on top.
Andre Valeur, a successful businessman, lives in an upscale Montreal neighborhood and Paris. Daughter Stephanie is a model, Danielle a reporter. Rob works for his father but prefers the nightlife. Wife Katherine is unhapoy just being a socialite.
The Jönsson gang, a criminal gang known for their capers, gets gold fever and plans a heist to steal a valuable gold bar. With a mix-up involving a clockwork device and a body encased in plaster, they must outsmart the police and a German businessman to succeed in their mission.
The Plane Makers is a British television series created by Wilfred Greatorex and produced by Rex Firken. ATV made three series for ITV between 1963 and 1965. It was succeeded by The Power Game, which ran for an additional three series from 1965 to 1969. Firkin continued as producer for the first two series, and David Reid took over for series 3.
The Loved One is a dark comedy that takes a satirical look at the funeral industry in Hollywood. The story follows the misadventures of a young British poet who works as an embalmer in a funeral home. He becomes entangled in a series of absurd and bizarre situations involving pet cemeteries, crematoriums, and an eccentric cast of characters. The film is a provocative social satire that explores themes of death, art, and the exploitation of the dead by the entertainment industry.
Black Test Car follows a war veteran turned businessman who gets caught up in a web of corporate intrigue and espionage. As he navigates through the dangerous world of corporate greed and betrayal, he discovers dark secrets and must find a way to expose the truth before it's too late. Along the way, he encounters spies, car crashes, and a conspiracy that leads all the way to Manchuria.
House Calls is a comedy movie released in 1978. It follows the story of a womanizer doctor and a divorced woman who work together at a hospital. The movie explores their unique relationship, filled with hilarious situations and unexpected romance. As they navigate the challenges of their personal lives and the pressures of their profession, they discover a deep connection that changes their lives forever.
Xala is a satire comedy set in Senegal, focusing on a wealthy businessman named El Hadji who is struck with impotence on the night of his marriage to his third wife. The film explores themes of colonialism, neocolonialism, and corruption as El Hadji's impotence becomes a metaphor for the impotence of post-colonial African nations.