Fargo is a dark comedy anthology series that follows different criminal cases in Minnesota. It explores themes of violence, dysfunctionality, and the consequences of crime. Each season presents a new story and set of characters, all connected by the chaotic and often absurd world of crime
Pete and Gladys is an American situation comedy television series starring Harry Morgan and Cara Williams that aired on CBS on Mondays at 8:00 p.m. Eastern and Pacific time for two seasons, beginning on September 19, 1960. The last episode was broadcast on September 10, 1962.
The War at Home follows the chaotic lives of the Gold family as they navigate through the challenges of marriage, parenting, and relationships. Set in a typical suburban neighborhood on Long Island, New York, the family hilariously deals with the ups and downs of daily life. From rebellious teenage daughters to a gay son, interfaith marriages, and interracial relationships, the show tackles a range of topics with humor and heart.
Surface follows the story of Laura Daughtery, a marine biologist and Miles Barnett, a 14-year-old obsessed with sea creatures. When they discover a strange sea creature, they form an unlikely team to investigate its origins and uncover a larger mystery surrounding the creature's existence. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and dangers as they try to unravel the truth.
Let's Eat is a funny and touching drama that revolves around the lives of people who love to eat. The story follows a group of individuals, including an insurance salesman, a divorced woman, a blogger, a freelance writer, and a single man, as they bond over their shared passion for food and navigate the ups and downs of life and relationships.
Leonard Shelby, a man with short-term memory loss, devotes his life to finding and killing his wife's murderer. He tracks down clues and tattoos them on his body to help him remember. He discovers that the second attacker was not who he thought, leading to an ultimate twist ending. The movie explores themes of memory, identity, and deception.
A narcissistic weatherman named Phil Connors finds himself trapped in a time loop, reliving Groundhog Day over and over again. At first, he takes advantage of the situation, seducing women and engaging in reckless behavior. However, as time goes on, he starts to dread his existence and becomes desperate to break the cycle. Eventually, he learns to use his time in the loop to improve himself and help others, ultimately finding love and breaking free from the repetition.
The Thomas Crown Affair is a crime thriller about a wealthy businessman who orchestrates a bank heist as a way to cure his boredom. He hires a gang of professional thieves to carry out the heist, using his knowledge of insurance fraud to cover his tracks. Along the way, he becomes entangled in a seductive game of cat and mouse with an insurance investigator who is determined to catch him. The film explores themes of wealth, betrayal, attraction, and the mind games played between the two main characters.
A Los Angeles insurance representative lets an alluring housewife seduce him into a scheme of insurance fraud and murder that arouses the suspicion of his colleague, an insurance investigator. The story follows Walter Neff, a successful insurance salesman, who meets the seductive Phyllis Dietrichson during a routine house call. Phyllis persuades Neff to help her kill her husband in order to collect the insurance money. They come up with a plan to make it look like an accident, resulting in the insurance company having to pay double the normal amount. However, their scheme is investigated by Neff's colleague Barton Keyes, who starts to suspect foul play. As the investigation unfolds, secrets are revealed and Neff must find a way to cover his tracks and protect himself from the consequences of his actions.
Trade is a crime thriller movie that explores the dark world of human trafficking. It follows the journey of an insurance salesman who becomes involved in rescuing a young girl who has been kidnapped and forced into the sex trade. Along the way, he faces brutality, moral dilemmas, and the loss of innocence as he navigates the dangerous criminal underworld of Mexico and Texas.
Successful insurance salesman Rob Marshall, his bright and devoted wife Maria, and their three sons are the perfect American family. Then the nightmare begins. One night, Rob is attacked and Maria is shot dead. At first, Rob seems the a grieving widower. But, as incriminating secrets come out, he must prove his innocence before the judicial system-- and the horrified suspicions of his sons.
Day for Night follows the production of a film in Nice, France, capturing the trials and tribulations of the cast and crew. The film explores the intertwining relationships, unfaithfulness, and artistic creation within the film industry. It provides a glimpse into the world of filmmaking through the lens of a comedic drama.
Tim Lippe, an innocent and naive insurance salesman from Iowa, is sent to represent his company at a convention in Cedar Rapids. He soon finds himself caught up in the wild and unpredictable antics of his fellow salesmen, including drinking, partying, and unexpected friendships.
In a not-so-distant future, a insurance salesman named William falls for a woman named Maria, only to discover that their relationship is illegal due to a genetic incompatibility. As William investigates the mystery behind Maria's true identity, he is drawn into a web of deceit and betrayal, ultimately leading him to question the very nature of love and humanity.
Cemetery Junction follows three childhood friends who navigate the challenges of working-class life in a small town. As they grapple with their own ambitions and the expectations of their families, they find themselves questioning their roles and searching for a better future.
A wealthy housewife's life spirals out of control as she battles addiction, mental illness, and her own destructive behavior. Her struggles with anorexia, alcoholism, and infidelity threaten to destroy her relationships and push her to the edge.
Private Property is a 1960 crime drama thriller film about a manipulative criminal who becomes obsessed with a housewife in 1950s Los Angeles. The film explores themes of manipulation, friendship, and the dark side of suburban life.
Two insurance salesmen get mixed up with gangsters and a nightclub singer in the tropics.
Pearls of the Deep (1965) is a portmanteau film consisting of five short films, each with a unique director. The stories explore various themes ranging from comedy to drama, all set in the backdrop of central Europe. The film showcases the diverse talents of Czech filmmakers and presents a collection of entertaining and thought-provoking stories.
An undercover investigator and an insurance salesman become friends in Barcelona, Spain. They get involved in a love triangle and deception, driving fast cars and experiencing loneliness.