Movies and TvShows featuring "episodic-film" theme.
A nuclear bomb is detonated in Los Angeles, and the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos. Ex-Green Beret Jeff Eriksson and his family escape to The Homestead, an eccentric prepper’s fortress nestled in the mountains. As violent threats and apocalyptic conditions creep toward their borders, the residents of The Homestead are left to wonder: how long can a group of people resist both the dangers of human nature and the bloodshed at their doorstep?
Coffee and Cigarettes is a series of vignettes that revolve around the common theme of coffee and cigarettes. The film explores conversations and interactions between various characters, each discussing topics ranging from music and addiction to celebrity and philosophy.
Plaza Suite is a 1971 movie that takes place at the luxurious Plaza Hotel in New York City. The film consists of three separate stories, each focusing on a different couple staying at the hotel. The comedic drama explores themes of marriage, infidelity, and the complexities of relationships. With a star-studded cast and witty dialogue, Plaza Suite provides an entertaining and thought-provoking look into the lives of various individuals connected by their shared experiences at the famous hotel.
Trilogy of Terror is an anthology film consisting of three terrifying stories. In the first story, a woman becomes possessed by an evil Zuni fetish doll. In the second story, a woman lures her sister's boyfriend into a deadly trap. And in the third story, a woman with a multiple personality disorder becomes the victim of her own dark alter ego. Brace yourself for a chilling and suspenseful journey into the realm of horror.
How Funny Can Sex Be? is a comedy anthology film from Italy that explores various erotic vignettes. The film includes seductresses, deep cleavages, cuckolded husbands, and comedic situations involving sex. It takes place in Italy and features a mix of humorous and sexy scenes. The movie is a classic example of Italian sex comedies from the 1970s.
Pretty young girls get involved in humorous sexual situations.
Three episodes. In the first episode Valerio is mistaken for a notorious criminal. Very beautiful journalists succeed to bring him to her house for an exclusive interview. She tries to seduce him. In the second episode Giuseppe, an unlucky and ugly man, gets a job as a maid. His mistress falls in love for him. In the third episode, Plinio is a taxi driver who loves his cab above all. But at one point he is involved with the kidnapping of a woman.
Sexual Tension: Volatile is an episodic film that delves into the complex dynamics of homosexual desire and friendship. Through a series of vignettes, the movie explores themes such as voyeurism, male bonding, and sexual attraction. Each story focuses on the diverse experiences of men navigating their desires and emotions, creating a captivating exploration of homoerotic tension.
Caprice Italian Style is a satirical anthology film set in Italy. It tells various stories involving car trips, reading books, crying children, telephone calls, and more. With an episodic structure, the film explores different aspects of Italian culture and society.
A light French comedy of 5 segments.
We Are Not Here is a short film about a small derelict town, waiting for a road. Through a series of vignettes we take a glimpse into the life of the town and its residents.
Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen is a 1976 Italian comedy film that presents an episodic structure with different stories and characters. The film follows a television personality, journalists, ministers, and television anchors as they navigate various situations, including an English lesson, a film within a film, a kidnapping, and a TV interview. It is a lighthearted and entertaining portrayal of different aspects of life.
Dimensions of Dialogue is a surreal stop-motion animated film that explores the complexities of communication through various dimensions. It presents three different stories: one about two individuals trying to communicate but failing miserably, the second about two heads engaged in a brutal conversation, and the third about a mouthless man who eats others to gain their abilities. Through these stories, the film delves into the themes of miscommunication, power dynamics, and the consequences of language.
Four episodes. A pilot is ready to change sex, but the doctor made an error. A woman is searching a partner for a dance contest. A worker seduce his boss wife. A guard is too much proactive and this will cause many troubles.
HBO filmed version of the Neil Simon play (filmed in front of a live audience) has three separate acts set in the same hotel suite in New York's Plaza Hotel with Lee Grant and Jerry Orbach playing three roles.
Five crime stories connected by the narration of police superintendent Bartosek.
Czech comedy fantasy directed by Jiri Krejcik et al.
This three-part ballad, which often uses music to stand in for dialogue, remains the most perfect embodiment of Nemec’s vision of a film world independent of reality. Mounting a defense of timid, inhibited, clumsy, and unsuccessful individuals, the three protagonists are a complete antithesis of the industrious heroes of socialist aesthetics. Martyrs of Love cemented Nemec’s reputation as the kind of unrestrained nonconformist the Communist establishment considered the most dangerous to their ideology.