Set in 1950s New York City, 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' follows the story of Miriam 'Midge' Maisel, a young Jewish housewife with dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian. After her marriage falls apart, Midge discovers her talent for comedy and starts pursuing a career in the male-dominated world of stand-up. With the support of her manager Susie, Midge navigates through the challenges of the showbiz industry while dealing with her complicated personal life. The series explores themes of feminism, Jewish identity, and the pursuit of dreams.
The Jeffersons is a sitcom comedy that follows an African-American family's journey of social mobility after moving into a luxury Manhattan apartment building. The show explores various aspects of their lives, including interracial relationships, family dynamics, and the challenges they face in their new environment.
A dysfunctional family is rocked by a shocking family secret, leaving a brother and sister at ground zero. As they navigate their already complicated relationships, they are faced with the challenge of keeping their family together. Meanwhile, Julia, Jim's ex-wife, starts dating the owner of Jim's favorite sports team, further complicating the situation.
In The Hedgehog, a young girl named Paloma lives in a luxury apartment building in Paris. She feels disconnected from her wealthy and neglectful parents and finds solace in her friendship with the building's caretaker, René. Through her observations of the residents and René's insights, Paloma learns about the complexities of human relationships and discovers the importance of companionship. As her bond with René grows, Paloma also deals with the death of a neighbor and her own contemplation of suicide. The movie explores themes of alienation, hypocrisy, and the search for connection in a seemingly disconnected world.
An unlikely friendship forms between a widow and an American stranger living in a shack in Hampstead Heath, as they fight against a greedy property developer trying to evict the widow from her home.
Old Dogs follows the story of two business partners, Charlie and Dan, who suddenly find themselves taking care of twin children. They struggle to balance their bachelor lifestyles with the responsibilities of parenting, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and challenges. Along the way, they navigate through a variety of hilarious situations including accidents, prison, and even an encounter with a gorilla. Through it all, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, love, and the importance of family.
Three aspiring models in New York City team up to find wealthy husbands, but they end up finding love instead.
Lily Powers, a young woman from a small town, uses her beauty and charm to manipulate men in order to climb the social ladder. Starting as a secretary, Lily seduces her way to the top, becoming a mistress and using her newfound power to exact revenge on those who wronged her.
In The Horse's Mouth, an eccentric artist embarks on a quest for artistic integrity, creating chaos and hilarity along the way. With a satirical edge, the film explores the comedy of manners within the art world, while also delving into themes of wealth, debt, and the struggles of an artist. Set in London, the story follows the artist's attempts to create a mural on a luxury houseboat, getting into trouble and encountering eccentric characters along the way.
In 'Black Angel,' a woman is discovered murdered in a luxury apartment building. Her husband, who has separated from her, is wrongfully convicted of the crime and faces a scheduled execution. As the evidence mounts against him, he must struggle to prove his innocence and find the true killer. The plot explores themes of betrayal, love, and the dark side of human nature.
Harry, a crotchety old man, goes on a road trip across America with his cat Tonto after being evicted from his apartment in New York. They encounter various adventures and reconnect with old friends along the way.
My Piece of the Pie is a comedy-drama film set in London and Paris. It tells the story of a cleaning lady who loses her job due to financial speculation and forms an unlikely bond with a wealthy trader. The film explores themes of social contrast, capitalism, and the struggles of single mothers. As the cleaning lady tries to overcome her financial difficulties, she gets involved in protests and confronts the challenges of the modern world.
Herman Brandt, a handsome but overly conceited actor, lives in the same apartment building in Vienna as Carola and John Pointer and their 18-year-old daughter Mariette. One day, as Carola leaves the building, Brandt catches her in the stairwell and proposes she "visit" him at his apartment after everyone has gone to bed. Shocked and offended at his brazenness, she complains to the building manager, who orders Brandt to leave. He refuses, so the Pointers decide that they will move out instead. While they're packing, the police show up at their apartment with some bad news--Brandt has been found murdered, shot in the head. Inspector Muller, the detective investigating the murder, discovers that there is more to this case than meets the eye.
A wealthy widow, Karen Stone, visits Rome in search of adventure and excitement after the death of her husband. She becomes entangled in a love affair with a young gigolo named Paolo, but their relationship quickly becomes complicated. As Karen navigates the glamorous but seedy world of Roman nightlife, she must confront her own self-destructive tendencies and the consequences of her actions. The story explores themes of desire, loneliness, and the allure of youth.
When a man's marriage is on the rocks, he concocts a wild scheme to pretend to be his wife's lover in order to reignite their passion and save their relationship. Chaos ensues as misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and comedic situations abound. This comedy is filled with laughter, romance, and outrageous moments.
Possessed (1931) tells the story of Marian, a factory worker who becomes involved with a wealthy lawyer, Mark. Their cross-cultural relationship faces challenges as Mark runs for governor, and Marian must make sacrifices to protect him. The film explores themes of ambition, social class, and love in 1930s New York City.
Come Blow Your Horn is a comedy film released in 1963. It follows the story of two brothers, Buddy and Alan Baker, who have very different lifestyles. Buddy is a free-spirited ladies' man who enjoys his freedom and hates commitment. Alan, on the other hand, is a responsible and hardworking man who is engaged to his girlfriend, Connie. When Buddy comes to live with Alan in his luxury apartment, he disrupts his brother's life and challenges his views on love and freedom.
Dust Cloth is a drama movie that revolves around a single mother's difficult journey to provide for her family while living in a luxurious apartment. The film explores themes of poverty, Kurdish women and culture, dysfunctional family dynamics, and the challenges faced by a cleaning lady. It also delves into the complexities of a break-up and the impact it has on the protagonist's life.
Three daughters navigate the complexities of family relationships, romantic rivalry, and career aspirations in New York City.
Irene is a young model who works in a dress shop. She falls in love with a wealthy store manager, but their relationship is threatened when a scandal exposes a secret about Irene's past. Despite the obstacles, Irene and her love interest navigate the world of high society and ultimately find happiness together.