Movies and TvShows featuring "control-center" theme.

In The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, a group of hijackers led by a rogue cop hijacks a subway train in New York City. They demand a large ransom in exchange for the release of the hostages. A police officer and a subway train dispatcher work together to prevent the hijackers from carrying out their plan.

In the year 1999, Highlander Connor MacLeod, now exiled, teams up with a rebel leader to fight criminals in a future Earth riddled with bullets and ultraviolet radiation. They must face a trial by combat and fight to save the world from solar radiation. As the highlander, Connor is an immortal sword-wielding warrior who is thrown into a dystopian future where he must continue his fight for justice and survival.

Roving Mars is a documentary film that showcases the engineering challenge of sending twin robotic probes, Spirit and Opportunity, to Mars. The film takes viewers through the entire mission, from the concept stage to the successful landing on Mars and the discoveries made by the rovers. It highlights the various obstacles faced by the mission, such as the harsh Martian environment, the search for water and signs of life, and the groundbreaking scientific achievements. Roving Mars provides an in-depth look at the people and technology behind this historic space exploration.

In Nazi-occupied France in 1944, a group of French Resistance fighters plan to derail an armored train and carry out a daring mission to retaliate against the occupying forces. The film follows their journey as they face numerous obstacles and challenges along the way.

A Ticket to Space is a comedy sci-fi movie about a lottery winner named Joe, who disguises himself as an astronaut. Joe goes to a space station with a group of real astronauts and gets involved in absurd situations. Along the way, he encounters sheep, turkeys, monsters, mutant animals, and even his outlaw brother. Joe also uncovers a conspiracy involving a hacker and a computer system in the control center. This movie is a hilarious spoof that takes place in outer space.

In Riot in Cell Block 11, prisoners rebel against the harsh conditions of their overcrowded prison, taking hostages and demanding improvements. Chaos ensues as the state police are called in to restore order.

Ko-Ko the Clown and his dog Fitz walk into a building where levers that control various aspects of the Earth are located. After Fitz presses a particular lever, the world goes topsy-turvy and out-of-control. Note that this cartoon contains strobe flashing.

Brain Divided is a short animated film that tells the story of a brain divided between love and logic. When a nerdy brain and a suave brain both fall for the same woman, they must battle it out to win her affection. Through visual metaphors and plot twists, the film explores themes of control, seduction, and the complexities of relationships. With witty puns and sexual innuendos, this comedy offers a humorous take on the inner workings of the brain.

Robbie is a short horror film about a young boy named Robbie who decides to take a shortcut near a railway. As he explores, he comes across a control center and accidentally triggers a series of events that leads to a terrifying encounter. Robbie, who has a prosthetic leg, must use his wits to survive the nightmarish situation and find his way back home.

This funny yet serious short film demonstrates the effectiveness of advertising and the marketing machine. Its comic appeal lies in the characters and the absurd situations they find themselves in, but it also shines a harsh light on our tendency towards needless consumerism prompted by a steady flow of commercials.