Frozen Planet is a documentary TV show that takes viewers on a journey to explore the freezing environments of the Arctic and Antarctic. It showcases the diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes, and the challenges faced by various species in these extreme conditions.
Jack Hall, a paleoclimatologist, must make a daring trek from Washington, D.C. to New York City to save his son, trapped in the cross-hairs of a sudden international storm that plunges the planet into a new Ice Age. As the storm worsens, Jack discovers the urgency of his mission and the devastating effects of climate change. With the help of his colleagues and a meteorologist, Jack uses his weather model to forecast the extreme weather events happening worldwide. The climate system changes drastically, unleashing tornadoes, hailstorms, and icy conditions on major cities. As chaos ensues, Jack's son, Sam, finds himself in the middle of the storm in New York City. With time running out, Jack sets off to find his son, battling freezing temperatures and dangerous conditions. Meanwhile, the world faces a mass exodus as people try to escape the catastrophic weather. Jack's prediction of a new Ice Age comes true as the majority of the northern hemisphere is covered in ice, showcasing the devastating effects of climate change combined with the force of nature. The movie ends with a glimpse of hope, as survivors are rescued in Mexico and astronauts observe Earth from space, emphasizing the urgent need for environmental protection and action against climate change.
Shackleton (2002) is a gripping TV show that follows the remarkable journey of British seaman Ernest Shackleton and his crew as they face extreme conditions and navigate through icy waters in an attempt to reach the South Pole. Set in the early 20th century, the show captures the bravery, survival, and endurance of the ship's crew as they battle freezing temperatures, frostbite, and the treacherous ice floes. Based on a true story, Shackleton (2002) is a captivating exploration of human resilience in the face of unfathomable challenges.
After their plane crashes in the Andes Mountains, a group of survivors must come to terms with their dire situation and make difficult choices to stay alive. Facing freezing temperatures, lack of food and water, and the prospect of never being rescued, they are pushed to their limits and forced to confront their own mortality. Through courage, determination, and a will to survive, they find the strength to persevere in the face of unimaginable hardship.
A naive hustler named Joe Buck travels from Texas to New York City to seek personal fortune as a male prostitute. He meets a con man named Ratso Rizzo, and they form a bond while struggling to survive in the city. As Joe's dream of success fades, Ratso's health deteriorates. Despite their hardships, they find solace in their friendship. The film explores themes of loneliness, friendship, and the pursuit of the American Dream.
In 1862 London, a daring scientist and a brave pilot embark on a dangerous expedition in a hot air balloon to make groundbreaking scientific discoveries and survive against all odds.
After surviving a plane crash in the mountains, two strangers must work together to survive the harsh wilderness and find their way back to civilization.
Two escaped convicts find themselves on a train hurtling through the Alaskan wilderness. With no driver and a massive snowstorm approaching, they must fight to survive the brutal conditions and evade capture.
In the near future, an environmental cataclysm forces the human race to abandon Earth and settle on a new world, Nova Prime. The ranger corps was a military unit formed to aid in the evacuation of Earth to Nova Prime. One thousand years later, The Ranger Corps, a peacekeeping organization commanded by General Cypher Raige (Will Smith), comes into conflict with the S'Krell, alien creatures who intended to conquer Nova Prime.
In 1939, a test pilot is frozen in cryogenic suspension and wakes up in 1992. He must adapt to the future while also trying to find his lost love.
When a massive solar storm hits the Earth, it causes a series of dangerous weather phenomena, including intense freezing temperatures. As the world faces the threat of an impending ice age, a courageous scientist must find a way to save humanity from the catastrophic disaster.
In Wind Chill, a college student traveling home for the holidays accepts a ride-share with a maniac cop, but their trip takes a dangerous turn when they get trapped in a car during a snowstorm. As they fight to stay alive in freezing temperatures, they must also confront supernatural forces that haunt the snowy roads. It's a race against time as they try to escape before freezing to death.
A military veteran and his teenage daughter have been living off the grid in the forests of Oregon. When their hidden camp is discovered by social services, they are forced to navigate the challenges of re-integrating into society while trying to maintain their way of life.
In Bad Santa 2, Willie Soke teams up once again with his sidekick Marcus to rob a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. As they plan the heist, Willie must also deal with his estranged mother and the constant temptation to return to his life of crime. With plenty of raunchy humor and outrageous antics, Bad Santa 2 delivers another dose of holiday cheer gone wrong.
In the days leading up to Christmas, a young and newly engaged heiress experiences a skiing accident. After being diagnosed with amnesia, she finds herself in the care of the handsome lodge owner and his daughter. Despite her memory loss, she helps the family run their struggling lodge and bonds with them. With the support of the town, they organize a fundraiser to save the historic lodge. In the end, the heiress regains her memory, breaks off her engagement, and finds love with the lodge owner. They decide to work together to run the lodge and receive investment from her father. It's a heartwarming Christmas story of love and new beginnings.
The Impossible Voyage follows a group of adventurers as they embark on a perilous journey filled with disasters and calamities. From crashing trains to exploding spaceships, they must navigate extreme conditions and use their wits to survive. Based on the works of Jules Verne, this silent film takes viewers on an epic adventure through space and time.
In 1984, a group of Icelandic fishermen embark on a fishing trip in treacherous waters. Their boat capsizes, leaving them stranded in the freezing ocean. As they fight for survival, they face various challenges including a volcanic eruption, hypothermia, and limited resources. Inspired by a true story, 'The Deep' portrays the harrowing struggle of these men to stay alive against all odds.
In Tranzit is a movie set in the harsh winter of 1946 in Leningrad, where a group of Russian prisoners of war are held captive in a German prison camp. Amidst the freezing conditions, the prisoners face cruelty, public humiliation, and propaganda. The story revolves around their struggles and the relationships they form, including a forbidden romance between a female guard and a prisoner. It explores themes of survival, love, and the aftermath of World War II.
Schizopolis is a postmodern, experimental film that follows the life of a man who becomes trapped in a bizarre world of absurdism and satire. He finds himself talking to the camera, looking at himself in a mirror, and listening to a radio. Throughout the film, he navigates through dual roles, a wedding reception, thawing out from a frozen state, and dealing with an exterminator. The film explores themes of identity, communication, and the influence of corporations.
Lucy Hill is a high-powered executive working in Miami who is sent to a small-town in Minnesota to oversee the restructuring of a manufacturing plant. As she adapts to the cold and slower-paced lifestyle, Lucy finds unexpected friendships and romance in the community.