Dimension 20 is a TV show about a group of college students who embark on epic adventures in a Dungeons & Dragons-style tabletop game. They create characters, navigate through fantasy lands, and participate in thrilling quests and battles. Filled with humor, magic, and imagination, Dimension 20 takes viewers on a wild ride into the world of role-playing games.
Napoleon (2002) is a TV show that portrays the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution. The show delves into his campaigns, battles, and his transformation from a military hero to a powerful dictator. It explores his personal life, including his relationships, adultery, and his ultimate downfall. This TV mini-series is based on the novel and provides a captivating insight into the French history and the Napoleonic era.
It's 1910 and we're in Banbury church hall at the Banbury Intricate Craft Circle. Margaret has been to London and discovered the Women's Suffrage movement so she decides they need to set up their own movement and The Banbury Intricate Craft Circle becomes the hilariously ineffectual Banbury Intricate Craft Circle politely request women's Suffrage. Gwen is the only member who actually enjoys the craft element of the meetings, while Helen thinks that craft is a little unnecessary, but she's not interested in women's rights: "What on earth do women need a vote for? My husband votes for who I tell him to vote for. What could be a better system than that?"
Robert Kennedy & His Times is a 1985 American television miniseries directed by Marvin J. Chomsky. The miniseries was released in three parts and depicts the life of Robert F. Kennedy.
“The American President” is a series that aired on PBS in 2000 profiling 41 U.S. chief executives, using exclusive interviews with Presidents Clinton, Bush, Ford, and Carter. Well known figures lend their voice to presidents of the past who lived before sound recordings, including: Colin Powell, Bob Dole, Walter Cronkite, Ben Bradlee, John Glenn, James Carville, Andrew Young, and the Rev. Billy Graham. Narrated by Hugh Sidey.
Former U.S. Army Captain Nathan Algren is hired to train the newly created Imperial Japanese Army, but he becomes trapped in a struggle between modernization and traditional samurai culture.
Alexander, the King of Macedonia, rises to power after the assassination of his father. He seeks revenge on the Persians and conquers Western Asia and Egypt. Throughout his journey, he faces battles, builds relationships, and ultimately creates an empire. However, his dreams of conquering the East lead to his downfall, and he dies at a young age. The story is narrated by Ptolemy, who reveals that Alexander's death was possibly caused by poisoning.
A salesman for a natural gas corporation arrives in a small town to convince the residents to sell their land for hydraulic fracturing. However, he begins to question his own beliefs and the impact of his actions on the community.
During World War II, a group of misfit soldiers led by a tank commander named Kelly embark on a dangerous mission to steal a stash of gold from behind enemy lines.
The movie follows Lyndon B. Johnson as he assumes the presidency after the assassination of John F. Kennedy. It explores his efforts to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and his campaign for re-election in 1964.
Naomi Campbell and two other supermodel mentors will choose four hopeful models to mentor and guide as members of their exclusive team. Over eight weeks the three teams will have to compete in a series of real life fashion industry challenges. In the end only one supermodel mentor will triumph and see one of their handpicked girls become The Face.
Waterloo is a historical epic that recounts the events of the famous Battle of Waterloo, where Napoleon Bonaparte faced off against the Duke of Wellington. The film explores the strategies, sacrifices, and ultimate outcome of this significant moment in history.
Game Change is a movie that portrays the events leading up to the 2008 United States presidential election, with a specific focus on the selection of Sarah Palin as John McCain's running mate. The movie explores the political drama, behind-the-scenes campaign strategies, and the impact of Palin's controversial personality on the election.
Manhattan Melodrama tells the story of two best friends, Blackie Gallagher and Jim Wade, who take different paths in life. Blackie becomes a powerful gangster while Jim becomes a district attorney. Their friendship is tested when they both fall in love with the same woman and are involved in a murder trial. The movie explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of one's choices.
In 1988, Chilean dictator Pinochet holds a referendum on his presidency. A clever and unorthodox advertising campaign tries to convince the Chilean people to vote 'no' and oust the dictator. The campaign faces government intimidation, police riots, and threats from the opposition. The protagonist, an advertising director, navigates through a treacherous political landscape while facing personal challenges.
Recount is a docudrama that explores the events surrounding the historic and contentious 2000 US presidential election, focusing on the legal battles, political maneuvering, and behind-the-scenes drama that unfolded in the aftermath of the disputed result. The film takes a close look at the key players involved, including political strategists, candidates, lawyers, and Supreme Court justices, as they navigate a complex and increasingly tense electoral process. With its portrayal of the challenges and controversies that arose during the election, Recount offers a thought-provoking examination of American political history.
A documentary exploring the life and career of the influential journalist and author, Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, known for his wild adventures, drug use, and unique writing style.
Trinny & Susannah Undress the Nation is a British reality fashion-themed television documentary series on ITV featuring fashion advisors Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine. The newly formatted series, stemming from Trinny & Susannah Undress..., began to air on ITV on 7 November 2007, and explores some of the major fashion problems in Britain. Numerous eye-catching stunts were filmed for the first series of the show in order to emphasise the points raised by Trinny and Susannah. One stunt included Susannah Constantine being transformed into a 70-year-old to look at how people dress for their age. Breasts, bras and uniforms were also some of the themes investigated during the first series.
Act of Vengeance is a crime drama based on the true story of a coal miner in West Virginia who risks everything to fight for justice after a mining accident and an ensuing labor scandal. The plot explores the challenges he faces in his fight against powerful corrupt forces and his struggle to bring about change for the workers in his community.