Movies and TvShows featuring "mid-century-modern" theme.

A weekend getaway for a couple takes a horrifying turn when the husband realizes that the owner of their mid-century modern rental is a disturbed psychopath. As he delves deeper into the dark secrets hidden in the backyard, he must protect his wife from the owner's sinister intentions.

Set in the 1960s during the Cold War, X-15 follows the adrenaline-fueled journey of test pilots as they push the limits of aviation in the race to break the sound barrier, reach outer space, and set new altitude records. The film explores the dangers and triumphs of early space exploration, with a focus on the X-15 rocket plane and its extraordinary capabilities. As the pilots face numerous challenges and accidents, they must rely on their courage, skill, and determination to push the boundaries of human achievement.

A teenager's parents finally realize how bad their home life is when their son is arrested for prowling.

The hero discovers his estranged wife dead and tries to frame her lover for the murder. He becomes involved with the criminals who make various unsuccessful attempts on his life while the police clear up the mystery.

Julius Shulman: Desert Modern focuses on Shulman's remarkable 70-year documentation of the renowned Mid-Century Modern architecture of the Palm Springs area/ Shulman, at the age of 97, describes with humor and insight his artistic intentions and the back-story to some of his most legendary photographs. He is joined by noted architectural historian Alan Hess and Michael Stern, co-authors of the book, "Julius Shulman: Palm Springs". Stern is also curator of the "Julius Shulman: Palm Springs" exhibition which originated at the Palm Springs Art Museum in February 2008. The flm showcases Shulman's inspired photography of the architecture of Richard Neutra, Albert Frey, John Lautner, E. Stewart Williams, Palmer and Krisel and William Cody, among others. E. Stewart Williams' Frank Sinatra House is featured, as well as Richard Neutra's Kaufmann House, one of the most famous homes in America, largely due to Shulman's iconic 1947 photograph.

Clean Lines, Open Spaces: A View of Mid-Century Modern Architecture is a documentary that delves into the world of iconic architectural designs from the mid-20th century. Discover the innovative and timeless structures that have shaped the way we perceive modern living.

Making a documentary on Le Corbusier is not easy, because he is undoubtedly the architect most familiar to the general public but also the most unknown. If most people know his great achievements, such as the Cité radieuse of Marseille, the pavilions of the Cité universitaire de Paris or the Tourettes convent, many are unaware of his works in Moscow, Rio de Janeiro or Chandigarh. Roy Oppenheim pays a vibrant tribute to Corbusier, dismissing the criticisms and darker facets of the character. It presents the career of this pioneering architect, as well as his thinking, the essential principle of which was aimed at the development of human beings and the balance of society. Light, space and greenery are integrated into his large futuristic cities, because according to him the eyes of the inhabitants should be drawn into the distance and not into their neighbor's bathroom.

Long blue hours characterise summer nights in the sleepy Norwegian port town of Ålesund. Asta is a young journalist working for the local newspaper, where she is expected to report on local sports, historic preservation, and cruise ships. It is only when she stumbles across the strange story of a refugee’s forced deportation, that she finds new meaning in her work and life.

A documentary about the history of modern Danish Design and architecture and its worldwide impact on contemporary international designers.

Thunderbean is proud to present this collection of rare, 'modern design' cartoons from the 40's, 50's and early 60's. These theatrical shorts, commercials, industrial films and drive-in commercials were produced by studios stepping away from the established cartoon design styles that had become standards in the industry, instead finding inspiration in modern graphic design and the work of contemporary fine artists. These new ideas in animation design became staples of the Television age, largely because of the influences and pioneering work of United Productions of America (UPA) as well as the many newly established commercial studios. This new collection is mastered from original 16mm and 35mm prints.

Back to the House of Tomorrow tells the story of a house important for its role in Palm Springs history, and for its personal themes of family and community, tragedy and renewal. The film reminds us of the architectural and historical significance of one of the most photographed homes in the City, designed by architect William Krisel for the family of renowned Palm Springs developer, Robert Alexander. Explored in the film are the decline of the house over the decades, its controversial fame as the Elvis Presley Honeymoon Hideaway, and its return to its original glory. Turned away by tragedy, Jill Alexander Kitnick returns to the house, recounting her childhood memories living there in the early 60s.

A home-media compilation of animation rarities in the stylized "mid-century modern" aesthetic of the 1950s, including industrial and educational films and vintage TV commercials. Presented on DVD and Blu-ray by Thunderbean Animation.