Number 96 was a popular Australian soap opera set in a Sydney apartment block. Don Cash and Bill Harmon of the Cash Harmon Television production company, produced the series for Network Ten, which requested a Coronation Street-type serial, and specifically one that explored adult subjects. The premise, original story outlines, and the original characters were devised by David Sale who also wrote the scripts for the first episodes and continued as script editor for much of the show's run. The series proved to be a huge success, running from 1972 until 1977. Number 96 was so popular it spawned a feature film version, filmed in December 1973. Number 96 was known for its sex scenes and nudity, somewhat risque at the time, and for its comedy characters. The series was the first Australian soap opera to feature an openly gay character.
In 1970s Hell's Kitchen, three women take over the Irish mob after their husbands are incarcerated. They soon find themselves caught in a dangerous web of power, betrayal, and violence as they navigate the treacherous underworld of organized crime.
In a post-apocalyptic future where food is scarce, a landlord in an apartment building runs a butcher shop, but his methods of obtaining meat are questionable. When a new tenant arrives, he becomes involved in the strange underworld of the building, filled with eccentric characters and dark secrets. As the tenant becomes entangled in a plot to overthrow the landlord, the line between survival and morality blurs.
Related follows the lives of four sisters - Rose, Anne, Marjorie, and Joe - as they navigate the complexities of life in New York City. The series explores their relationships, careers, and personal struggles, all while dealing with the loss of their mother. From party planning to working as a lawyer, the sisters face various challenges and learn valuable lessons about love, family, and sisterhood.
The Visitor follows the story of a lonely university professor who finds a new sense of purpose when he befriends a Syrian immigrant and his family. After a wrongful arrest, Walter meets Tarek, a young immigrant and former drummer, and his mother Zainab, a jewelry-maker. As Walter gets to know the family, he discovers their struggles and helps them navigate the challenges of living in a new country. Through their friendship, the characters find hope, connection, and a renewed sense of identity.
Women whose husbands are incarcerated decide to band together to rob a hotel safe.
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Harry, a crotchety old man, goes on a road trip across America with his cat Tonto after being evicted from his apartment in New York. They encounter various adventures and reconnect with old friends along the way.
Piñero is a compelling and gritty biographical drama that tells the story of Miguel Piñero, a writer and poet who rose from the streets of New York City to become a prominent figure in the theater world. The film explores his troubled past, his time in prison, and his eventual success as a playwright. It delves into themes of addiction, poverty, and the power of art to transform lives.
When a young woman is transported into a snowglobe, she discovers a perfect Christmas town. However, she must find a way to return to her own life before she becomes trapped forever.
A photographer finds herself grappling with her past and the complex relationships in her life. As she navigates themes of love, loss, and identity, she must confront her own inner demons and explore the power of forgiveness.
Homie Spumoni is a comedy about an African-American man named Renato Jr., who was adopted by an Italian-American family. As he grows up, Renato tries to navigate the challenges of his interracial background, facing cultural clashes and finding acceptance.
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