A dinner party takes an unexpected turn when a family discussion about baby names leads to a humorous revelation that threatens to tear the group apart. Tensions rise as secrets are revealed and relationships are put to the test.
Max Keeble plans to take revenge on his bullies before he moves away, but when he realizes his family is not actually moving, he must find a way to undo the chaos he has caused.
In Sleeper, a man named Miles Monroe wakes up after being cryogenically frozen for 200 years. He finds himself in a dystopian future society where a totalitarian government controls everything. Miles gets caught up in a plot to overthrow the government and save a kidnapped scientist. Along the way, he navigates through the dangers of a police state, encounters eccentric characters, and experiences comedic misadventures.
The Song of Names follows the story of two childhood friends, Martin and Dovidl, who share a passion for music. Dovidl, a child prodigy violinist, mysteriously disappears on the night of his highly anticipated concert debut. Years later, Martin begins a search to uncover the truth behind Dovidl's disappearance, leading him on a journey filled with memories, friendship, and the haunting legacy of the Holocaust. As Martin uncovers clues and delves deeper into the past, he discovers the resilience of the human spirit and the power of music to heal and connect.
Holiday Joy is a heartwarming holiday movie about a teenage girl named Joy who gets hit by a car and wakes up in an alternate reality where she experiences a different life. In this new reality, she has a loving family, a romantic love interest, and a pet dog. Joy learns valuable life lessons about love, family, and the true meaning of the holiday season. Will she be able to find her way back to her original life? Watch Holiday Joy to find out!
Second Chorus is a black-and-white romantic comedy that revolves around two college students, a clarinet player named Danny and a trumpet player named Hank. They are both in a music band and are also romantic rivals. The plot follows their journey as they navigate their personal and professional lives, dealing with challenges such as a collection agency, a financial backer, and a college graduation. The movie features dancing, singing, tap-dancing, and ballroom dancing, along with humorous moments and a touch of romance.
The Chapman Report is a 1962 movie that delves into the lives and relationships of four women, exploring their desires, struggles, and experiences in a society dominated by men. The movie follows a sex researcher as she conducts a survey on the sexual habits of American women, uncovering stories of extramarital affairs, dysfunctional relationships, and unfulfilled desires. With a mix of drama and romance, The Chapman Report explores the complexities of love, sex, and relationships.
The Glass Wall tells the story of a displaced person from Hungary who arrives in New York City seeking refuge. He becomes wrongly accused of a murder and must navigate the gritty streets and nightclubs of the city to prove his innocence. Along the way, he forms unexpected connections and faces numerous challenges in his quest for justice.
Blues in the Night (1941) is a gripping film that tells the story of a jazz musician and his band who find themselves entangled in a web of drug addiction, turmoil, and illegal gambling. Set during the Great Depression era, the film follows their journey through poverty, eviction, and encounters with crooked gamblers. With captivating performances and a soundtrack filled with soulful blues, this movie showcases the fortitude of the characters amidst their trials and tribulations.
Loving is a comedy-drama that revolves around the lives of several characters in New York City. The story follows their struggles with love, art, and infidelity, exploring themes of materialism, self-destructiveness, and the rat race of city life. Through a series of interconnected events, the characters navigate through relationships, parties, and the challenges of pursuing their passions. The film offers a satirical look at the middle-class society and the impact of societal pressures on personal lives.
Barry (Christopher Meloni) is a bitter, sexist thirtysomething stand-up comic with a penchant for aggravating the wrong people. When his act provokes a knuckle sandwich one night, the sensible, idealistic and much younger Thea (Janel Moloney) picks him up. Although the two have nothing in common, that doesn't stop them from falling in love. Romance is rough, however, when opposites attract in this thoughtful romantic comedy.
In the absence of his wife, a clarinet player is induced by a friend to meet a call girl, but arrived after a crime. Perceived by some people leaving the scene of the crime covered by his raincoat, he became the only suspect for the police. His only hope is to discover the murderer before is name is mentionned publicly, specially in front of his wife.
Alik, 25, has been raised by his grandfather, conductor of a renowned classical orchestra in post-Soviet Armenia where cultural institutions are failing and oligarchs allied with the mafia hold power. Alik, a clarinetist, is the virtuoso in this orchestra whose existence is seriously threatened when its key sponsor is murdered. One night, Alik comes into possession of a hired killer's mysterious telephone, which is used only to commission hits. Manipulated by a crook's daughter with whom he falls hopelessly in love and wishing to save the orchestra at all costs, Alik decides to take on the identity of the killer known as "The Virtuoso" and attempt to carry out his contracts. But Alik is a virtuoso musician, not a killer.
Band leader Johnny Draper auditions his band, the Dixie Pixies, at the Eagle Aircraft Co., hoping to be hired to play for the workers in the plant. However, personnel manager E. V. Hartley can only offer them regular jobs, and when Johnny inspires the Dixie Pixies to work in the plant, lead singer and dancer Donna D'Arcy leaves the band for a singing job at the Club Martel in downtown Los Angeles.
It is the story of Ted Lewis, popular band leader and clarinettist. The music for the film was written by Harry Akst and Grant Clarke, except for "St. Louis Blues" by W. C. Handy and "Tiger Rag". The film's title comes from Lewis's catchphrase "Is everybody happy?" The film's soundtrack exists on Vitaphone discs preserved at the UCLA Film and Television Archive, but the film itself is considered a lost film, according to the Vitaphone Project website. A five minute clip from the film can be found on YouTube.
This documentary explores the life and career of Tony Scott, a talented jazz clarinetist who faced various challenges and ultimately met an unfortunate fate. It delves into his rise to fame, his struggles with poverty and paranoia, and the role that Italy, as well as other countries, played in his downfall.
Woody Herman's orchestra plays five tunes, and guest performers sing and dance.
When singer and clarinetist Gerry Humphrys moved from Britain to Australia in 1957, he quickly became one of the most popular and influential musicians in his adopted homeland. Humphrys' jazz combo, the Red Onion Jazz Band, was widely regarded as Australia's finest trad jazz outfit, and when rock & roll became the dominant sound in pop music in the early 1960s, Humphrys embraced the new style as lead vocalist with the upbeat R&B ensemble the Loved Ones, which won him legions of new fans.
This musical portrait of immigrant clarinetist Pericles Halkias and the Epirot-Greek community explores the aspirations and ambivalences of Greek-Americans. Moving between Queens, New York and northern Greece, it presents the traditional music of Epirus, showing how the music unites the Epirot community around the world. The film defines America not as a melting pot, but rather as a place to make a better living. The Epirots who earn their living here have their hearts planted firmly in the mountains of Greece.