Andrea 'Andy' Sachs, an aspiring journalist, lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine. Andy endures the eccentric requests of her boss, while trying to adapt to the fashion world and maintain her personal life. She faces challenges, including a deteriorating relationship with her boyfriend and the choice between loyalty and her own morals. Eventually, she decides to leave the fashion industry behind and pursue a career in newspaper reporting.
Fat Friends was an ITV drama, following a group of overweight people, their laughter and pain and addresses the absurdities of dieting in our modern age. The drama looks at people and how they relate to one another and use body weight as an excuse for all sorts of failings in their relationships, or not living their lives to the full. Four of the cast, Ruth Jones, James Corden, Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman, went on to appear in Gavin & Stacey.
After a failed relationship, Nobuko puts her all into dieting and finds success. She begins to work for her favorite fashion magazine, and just when her new life is falling into place she meets Taiichi, a handsome patissier. However, when Nobuko eats cakes, she can't stop - moreover, if she gains weight, she'll be fired. In the end, will Nobuko rebound...?
The Biggest Loser is a reality TV show that features overweight contestants who compete to lose weight and improve their health and fitness. The contestants are put through intense workouts and strict diets, while being guided by professional trainers and nutritionists. Each week, the contestants face challenges and weigh-ins to track their progress. The show aims to inspire viewers to adopt a healthier lifestyle and provides information and resources about fitness and weight loss.
In Requiem for a Dream, the lives of four individuals living in Coney Island become entangled as their drug addictions consume them, leading to the destruction of their dreams and sanity.
Dietland is a dark comedy TV show that follows the life of Plum Kettle, a ghostwriter for a popular fashion magazine who is struggling with her own self-image and body insecurities. As she navigates the cutthroat world of fashion, she becomes involved with a group of vigilante women seeking revenge against those who have wronged them. With themes of feminism, revenge, and body image, Dietland tackles important issues in a darkly humorous way.
A grieving father decides to honor his dead son's memory by traveling the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters and learns important life lessons.
The Game Changers is a documentary that showcases the benefits of a plant-based diet for athletes. It explores the impact of plant-based nutrition on performance, recovery, and overall health. The film features interviews with top athletes who have switched to a plant-based diet and experienced significant improvements in their performance and well-being. The Game Changers also highlights the environmental and ethical aspects of a plant-based lifestyle.
Morgan Spurlock explores the health consequences of a diet consisting solely of McDonald's food for one month. Despite warnings from health professionals, Spurlock gains weight, experiences depression and lethargy, and even suffers heart palpitations. The experiment brings attention to the fast food industry and its impact on personal health.
In a scientific experiment, identical twins adopt different diets and lifestyles for 8 weeks to see how food impacts the body.
Delve into the digestive system with this lighthearted and informative documentary that demystifies the role gut health plays in our overall well-being.
Street of Shame tells the story of women working in a brothel in post-war Japan, highlighting the desperate conditions they face, their struggles with poverty, and their hopes for a better life. The film explores themes of shame, despair, and survival in a society recovering from the ravages of war.
What the Health is a documentary that investigates the correlation between unhealthy eating habits and the prevalence of chronic diseases. It delves into the negative impact of meat consumption, the environmental consequences of animal agriculture, and the influence of capitalism and profiteering on public health. The film advocates for a plant-based diet and sheds light on the benefits of veganism and vegetarianism in improving overall health and preventing disease.
Mostly Martha is a heartwarming comedy-drama that tells the story of Martha, a talented chef who is dedicated to her work but struggles with personal relationships. When her sister dies in a car accident, Martha is forced to take care of her young niece. As she navigates her grief and newfound responsibility, Martha also finds unexpected love and friendship.
Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret is a documentary that reveals the alarming environmental impact of the meat and dairy industry. The film explores the conspiracy of silence surrounding animal agriculture and its devastating effects on the planet. It exposes the truth about deforestation, water scarcity, greenhouse gas emissions, and other issues linked to the production of meat and dairy products. Through interviews with experts and activists, Cowspiracy sheds light on the urgent need for a sustainable and plant-based food system.
In 'Lying to Be Perfect', a woman named Nola Devlin struggles with her self-image and weight. When an opportunity arises to work at a magazine, she decides to reinvent herself and pretend to be her skinny best friend. As she tries to keep up the facade and navigate the challenges of her new job, Nola learns important lessons about self-acceptance and the importance of true friendship.
In Paradise: Hope, a group of girls attending a summer camp in Austria navigate issues of love, desire, and self-discipline. The story focuses on one girl's crush on an older man and her sexual awakening. As the girls bond and experience different situations, they explore their desires and learn about themselves.
Mid-August Lunch is a delightful comedy that takes place during the August holiday in Rome. Gianni, a middle-aged man living in a small apartment with his elderly mother, finds himself responsible for taking care of four other elderly women while their sons are away. As Gianni navigates his way through cooking meals, dealing with the eccentricities of the women, and trying to enjoy the August holiday, he discovers the true meaning of family and friendship.
Celebrity Fit Club is a reality television series that follows eight overweight celebrities as they try to lose weight for charity. Split into two competing teams of four, each week teams are given different physical challenges, and weighed to see if they reached their target weights. They are monitored and supervised by a team that includes a nutritionist, a psychologist, and a physical trainer, the latter of which is former U.S. Marine Harvey Walden IV.
In 1715, the end of King Louis XIV's reign is plagued by a terminal illness, leg infection, and a desperate search for a cure. The French king experiences immense pain, impaired mobility, and relies on a phony doctor and early medicine in the hopes of prolonging his life. As his agony continues, the stinking man faces the harsh reality of his impending demise amidst the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles.