A lawyer named Lucy Kelson protests the demolition of a community center, which leads her to meet George Wade, a billionaire real estate tycoon. George offers Lucy a job as his chief counsel in exchange for keeping the community center open. Lucy reluctantly accepts and works for George, but eventually becomes frustrated with his constant demands and lack of respect for her. She decides to quit, but realizes she is contractually bound to work for him until a project is completed. In an attempt to get fired, Lucy behaves unprofessionally, but ultimately learns to stand up for herself and find her passion.
A young couple, Patty and Drake, buy a Victorian house in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, with dreams of renovating it into their dream home. They rent out an apartment to a mysterious tenant, Carter Hayes, who turns out to be a con artist. Carter begins to manipulate and torment Patty and Drake, causing their lives to spiral out of control. As they try to get rid of Carter, they discover just how dangerous he can be.
An Honest Liar is a biographical documentary that tells the story of James Randi, a magician and skeptic who dedicated his life to exposing deception, fraud, and tricks in the fields of paranormal, psychic phenomena, and faith healing. The film explores Randi's career and his efforts to debunk fake psychics, channelers, and faith healers. It also delves into his personal life, including his same-sex marriage and the challenges he faced as a homosexual activist. The documentary showcases Randi's famous performances, such as escaping from a locked safe and hanging upside down over Niagara Falls. An Honest Liar is a captivating and thought-provoking film that sheds light on the power of critical thinking and the importance of skepticism.
From Schubert to Strauss, Bach to Brahms, Mozart to…Billy Joel, Itzhak Perlman’s violin playing transcends mere performance to evoke the celebrations and struggles of real life. Director Alison Chernick’s (The Jeff Koons Show, Matthew Barney: No Restraint) new documentary provides an intimate, cinéma vérité look at the remarkable life and career of this musician, widely considered the world’s greatest violinist. Features new interviews with the world-renowned violinist, his family, friends and colleagues including Billy Joel, Alan Alda, pianist Martha Argerich and cellist Mischa Maisky.
Red Dog is a documentary that explores the fascinating life of a man in Tulsa, Oklahoma during the 1980s. It delves into his experiences growing up in a single-parent household, his involvement in the local strip club scene, and his struggles with addiction and domestic violence. Through interviews and archival footage, the film provides a glimpse into the vibrant and sometimes chaotic world he inhabited.
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