The Bonfire of the Vanities is a social satire that follows the story of a successful journalist Sherman McCoy, whose life takes a dramatic turn when he accidentally enters a wrong neighborhood and gets involved in a hit-and-run accident. This incident sets off a series of events that lead to a media frenzy, racial tensions, and a high-profile trial. As his life unravels, McCoy must confront his own privilege and societal injustices.
A Yale University volunteer, Lawrence Bourne III, finds himself in trouble when he travels to Thailand as part of a program to build a bridge and pay off his gambling debt. Along the way, he encounters cultural clashes, drug lords, and a love interest. Will he be able to complete his mission and overcome the challenges he faces?
In 1920s San Francisco, crime fiction writer Hammett gets pulled into a dangerous investigation when a mysterious Chinese woman asks for his help in finding her missing friend. As he dives deeper into the case, Hammett uncovers a web of deceit, corruption, and betrayal that threatens to consume him.
Rabbit Test is a comedy film released in 1978. It tells the story of a man who becomes the first pregnant person in history. The movie explores various comedic situations that arise from this unique situation.
Fingers is a 1978 neo-noir drama film about a pianist named Jimmy who is caught up in the world of crime and vengeance. The film follows Jimmy as he navigates his complicated relationships with his mentally-ill mother, a loan shark, and a gangster. With themes of identity crisis and spirituality, Fingers explores the dark side of New York City in the 1970s.
In 'Gumshoe,' Eddie Ginley is a bookshop owner by day and a struggling nightclub comedian by night. He becomes embroiled in a dangerous mystery when he answers a newspaper ad to become a private detective. As Eddie tries to solve the case, he finds himself facing off against a drug ring, British intelligence, and his own dark alter ego. Set in Northern England, this neo-noir comedy explores themes of colonialism, racism, and brotherly rivalry.
When a murder is disguised as an accident at a horse stable, detective Hildegarde Withers takes on the case to uncover the truth. With family relationships, a clue-filled diary, and a web of secrets, Hildegarde snoops and investigates with the help of a bumbling police inspector. As she follows leads and unravels red herrings, Hildegarde works to solve the crime and catch the real killer.
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