Movies and TvShows featuring "independent-production" theme.
The New Adventures of Charlie Chan is a British-American crime drama series that aired in the United States in syndicated television from June 1957, to 1958. The first five episodes were made by Vision Productions in the United States, before production switched to the United Kingdom under ITC Entertainment and Television Programs of America.
Lost in La Mancha is a documentary that chronicles the ill-fated production of Terry Gilliam's movie based on Don Quixote. It follows the struggles faced by Gilliam and his team, including bad weather, financial problems, and health issues, ultimately leading to the collapse of the project.
A mysterious tomb is unearthed in the catacombs under Rome, the contents of which contain evidence of an ageless evil that may once have preyed on man.
Sicilian Vampire is a crime drama film that follows a Sicilian mobster named Santino who is bitten by a vampire and gains superhuman abilities. Seeking revenge for the death of his wife and daughter, Santino uses his new powers to take down the mob family responsible. As he delves deeper into the world of vampires and the supernatural, Santino must navigate the line between his humanity and the monster he has become.
Night Flight is a variety show that originated on the USA Network. An eclectic mix of short films, cartoons, B movies, stand up comedy, documentaries, music videos and more, Night Flight was broadcast, in various incarnations, from 1981 to 1996.
The Atheist Delusion is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the arguments for and against atheism. Through street interviews and discussions with leading atheists, the film challenges viewers to reconsider their beliefs and consider the possibility of a higher power.
Prelude to Axanar is a Star Trek fan film that takes place 21 years before the events of Star Trek: The Original Series. The film tells the story of the Four Years War between the Federation and the Klingons, and explores the events that led to the peace treaty between the two powers. With incredible visual effects, a captivating storyline, and a talented cast, Prelude to Axanar is a must-watch for any Star Trek fan.
The Abomination is a horror movie about a man who becomes possessed by a supernatural power after finding a mysterious object. He begins a killing spree, leaving a trail of blood and gore in his wake. As the body count rises, it becomes clear that something evil has taken control of him.
A Steven Wright Special is a stand-up comedy performance by the deadpan comedian Steven Wright. Filmed in 1985, the show presents Wright's unique style of delivering one-liner jokes with a lethargic and deadpan demeanor. The performance includes jokes about various topics such as prairies, buses, and Asian women. The special was produced independently and aired on HBO.
"Leave out any hope of salvation, now you're getting in, to never leave again" (Hell - Canto III) It's been years since Beatrice died. Dante, now lonely, has lost control of his life and nothing on Earth is able to help him. Is a holy soul from Paradise, her timeless love and endless care that gives Dante's life a twist. Beatrice, bending the rules of the Underworld, offers her old friend the opportunity to understand the value of life. Dante, guided by the knowledgeable soul Virgilio, will have cross Hell and Purgatory and face several challenges to have the chance of being enlightened by the vision of the Empyrean. His journey is physical and emotional. By meeting many wondering souls Dante will have cope with inner resistances and overcome them evolving and growing to move on with his life.
Murder in the Cathedral is a story about Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, and his struggles against temptation and personal vanity prior to his murder in the great Cathedral.
Paul Joyce’s Out of the Blue and Into the Black is an insightful documentary surveying American independent film production post-Easy Rider and includes interviews with Peter Bogdanovich, Dennis Hopper, Monte Hellman and Roger Corman.
23 years after Jordan and Ted blow off Jeff's genitals with a firecracker, their dads are kidnapped and the boys are given 24 hours to sleep with 10 women or else... their dads will die!
Fitna is a provocative documentary that examines the connection between Islamic fundamentalism and terrorism. Through the use of quotations from the Quran and footage of violent acts committed by Muslim extremists, the film raises questions about the impact of religious beliefs on the actions of individuals. It delves into the controversial topics of beheadings, death threats, and the rise of Islamic terrorism in the Netherlands and beyond.
A 7-part DVD series contrasting Creation Science with the theories of evolution Dr. Kent Hovind, founder of Creation Science Evangelism, is dedicated to proclaiming scientific evidence which supports the Biblical account of a literal six-day creation. As guest lecturer for public and private schools, universities, churches, camps, debates, and TV and radio programs, he has been traveling internationally giving seminars on creation versus evolution since 1989. His extensive study and research make Dr. Hovind one of the world's foremost authorities on science and the Bible.
Two small-town sisters who've come to New York City for very different reasons find themselves competing for the affections of a brash magazine photographer. Comedy.
The film is set in a small Texas town, where an ancient Egyptian cat god, in the form of a cheap statue, commands all the local felines to surrender their nine lives; a mass cat suicide ensues, as cat after cat throw themselves off roofs, bridges and telephone poles. However, the dead felines are revived, becoming beautiful women in the process, given one goal: mate with and exterminate the population of human males in order to make room for "The Great Litter".
A 1955 Italian independent film, released in the USA in 1956, which is basically a travelogue telling four stories, each about a different island in the South Pacific. Native customs, tribal rites,ceremonial procedure, courtships, and feats of strength and courage are depicted. The test of courage, for males, on one island , is a leap from a high wooden tower to the ground with a thin vine wrapped around their ankle breaking the fall at the last minute. The first bungee-jumpers?
In a dystopian future where pain and emotion have been suppressed by a government-issued drug called Torpase, Joshua Barrett coasts through the monotony of his repetitive, workaday life. But when he's kidnapped by a rebellious priest, Joshua is exposed to a world beyond Torpase, changing everything he thought he knew about what it means to live.
After a violent thunderstorm, mutilated bodies are found at a Louisiana campground. Investigative reporter Clint Harrison uncovers a local legend about the reclusive Dansen clan, who may be connected with the murders. Determined to dig up the truth, Clint and his buddies decide to spend a stormy night at the seemingly abandoned Dansen family mansion.