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.
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.
In 'Mickey Blue Eyes,' an English auctioneer named Michael Felgate falls in love with a woman named Gina Vitale. However, he soon discovers that Gina's father is a mafia boss. As he navigates the complex world of the mafia, Michael must balance his relationship with Gina and his new ties to the criminal underworld. Hilarity ensues as Michael gets dragged deeper into a life of crime, leading to comedic misunderstandings and mishaps.
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.
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.
After getting into deep debt with the mob, two mobsters fake their deaths to escape, but things quickly spiral out of control.
A college student from Wisconsin falls in love with a Danish prince who is studying undercover at her university. They must navigate their different worlds and deal with the challenges of secrecy and societal expectations.
The Sunshine Boys is a comedy film about two crotchety old men, former vaudeville partners, who are brought together for a reunion to film a commercial. As they prepare for the filming, arguments, senility, and backstage drama ensue. The movie explores their complicated uncle-nephew relationship, the challenges of old age, and the nostalgia of the vaudeville era.
Four Sons tells the story of a German-American family living in Bavaria during World War I. The film explores the impact of war on their lives and their struggle to survive amidst the chaos and loss. It portrays the bond between a mother and her four sons as they face love, tragedy, and the harsh realities of war.
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.
Frenchmen follows the lives of a group of friends in Paris as they navigate through romantic entanglements, marital separations, and the complexities of love and friendship. The movie takes a humorous and light-hearted approach to explore the ups and downs of various relationships, including those between older men and younger women, adulterous husbands and wives, and the challenges faced by divorced individuals. Set against the backdrop of Paris, the movie also delves into themes of freedom, jealousy, and the pursuit of eternal love. With its witty dialogue and charming characters, Frenchmen is a delightful comedy that offers a fresh take on the complexities of modern relationships.
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.
The Sunshine Boys is a comedy about two old-time comedians, Al Lewis and Willie Clark, who were once a successful comedy team. The movie follows their reunion after many years as they reluctantly agree to reunite for a special TV show. As they prepare for the show, their grudges and comedic differences resurface, creating hilarious and heartwarming moments.
A movie about the complexities of relationships, as various characters struggle to express their true emotions. Set in multiple locations, including Prague and Zanzibar, the film explores themes of love, unhappiness, and self-discovery. With a mix of comedy, drama, and romance, 'Things I Never Told You' takes viewers on a journey of emotional exploration and human connection.
Takes a hilarious look at the differences between Orthodox and Reform Judaism in terms of the Reuben sandwich.
Frenchmen 2 is a comedy set in Paris and Cabourg, France. The story revolves around a group of friends and their romantic adventures, focusing on themes of love, friendship, and freedom. With a mix of humor and heart, the movie explores the complexities of relationships and the pursuit of happiness in the city of love.
When a struggling artist and a spunky and independent woman become roommates, their lives take a surprising turn as they navigate through practical jokes, misunderstandings, and an unconventional romance.
Sammy Lee, a Jewish man, must navigate the world of strip clubs, gambling debts, and con artists in order to save himself from impending danger. With his back against the wall, Sammy hustles to raise money and survive in the seedy underbelly of London.
Molly and Jacob, a fresh couple, discover that they are actually competing delicatessen owners. As they prepare for Hanukkah, they must find a way to overcome their rivalry and keep their relationship intact. Will a Hanukkah miracle be enough to bring them closer together?
Daniel Petrie scripted and directed this Canadian-British film, an adaptation of the memorable 1957 Brooklyn-based novel by Brooklyn-born Bernard Malamud, author of The Natural. During the Depression, drifter Frank Alpine (Gil Bellows) and hobo Ward Minogue (Jaimz Woolvett) rob the small Bober family grocery. Minogue attacks frail Morris Bober (Armin Mueller-Stahl) because he has little money. Later, guilt sends Alpine back to the store, where he goes unrecognized and is hired by Bober as an assistant, despite the objections of Ida Bober (Joan Plowright). While Frank works the store, receiving miniscule wages, he falls for Bober's daughter, Helen (Kate Greenhouse), and Morris eventually learns who Frank really is.