In 'The Joy of Painting,' Bob Ross invites viewers to join him as he creates beautiful landscapes using oil painting techniques. With his soothing voice and encouragement, he teaches the audience how to paint stunning scenes filled with mountains, trees, and rivers. This beloved cult TV show is a true masterpiece in instructional art.
Hope and Glory is a BBC television drama about a comprehensive school struggling with financial, staffing and disciplinary problems, and faced with closure. It starred Lenny Henry as maverick "Superhead" Ian George, enlisted to turn around the school's fortunes. It was created by Lucy Gannon, who had previously created Soldier Soldier, and was inspired by a real head teacher named William Atkinson.
It's not easy being Ho Goo, a low-key guy who can neither score a date nor score high enough on his civil service exams, which he's failed 7 years running. But when he has a chance reunion with national swimming champion Do Hee, the most popular girl of his high school, his luck begins to change — perhaps for the worse. After staying out all night with Do Hee, Ho Goo experiences a rude awakening when he realizes that not only has Do Hee left him, she's also pregnant!
The Politician's Wife is a TV mini-series set in London, England. It follows the life of a politician's wife as she deals with unfaithfulness, politics, family relationships, and personal challenges. The series explores themes of manipulation, duty, and the consequences of political marriages.
Three engineering students share a room in college and form a close bond. One of them, Rancho, challenges the conventional education system and inspires his friends to think differently. This leads to clashes with the strict dean of the college and a fellow student who conforms to the system. Through comedy and drama, the story explores themes of friendship, love, ambition, and the pursuit of knowledge.
Rudy, a young man with dyslexia, dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, he never gives up on his dream. With determination and hard work, Rudy overcomes his obstacles and earns a spot on the Notre Dame football team.
Three families struggle to find their true selves and their soulmates in a world full of expectations, pressure and obstacles. Inspired by real events, this film shows how they pursue their dreams and potential without losing themselves.
Wimbledon is a romantic comedy about a tennis player who falls in love and faces challenges both on and off the court. As he strives to become a champion, he must navigate the complexities of his personal life and rise above the obstacles that come his way. With a mix of humor, romance, and sports, Wimbledon offers a delightful and entertaining story.
From war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics, two young sisters embark on a harrowing journey as refugees, putting both their hearts and champion swimming skills to heroic use.
Niko, a college dropout, navigates the streets of Berlin, facing personal and financial struggles. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters and encounters various challenges that push him to question his life choices and strive for a sense of direction.
In the midst of the Great Depression, a former golf prodigy named Rannulph Junuh has lost his swing and his confidence. He is given a chance at redemption when a mysterious caddy named Bagger Vance appears and helps him find his way back to the game. As Junuh competes in a high-stakes exhibition match against two golf legends, he learns valuable life lessons about courage, self-doubt, and the power of belief.
The story revolves around three sisters - each of them with different deadlines in their lives.
Udaan depicts the journey of a young man named Rohan who rebels against his oppressive father and runs away from boarding school to pursue his passion for writing. Along the way, he navigates the challenges of an unhappy childhood, a dysfunctional family, and the traumas of his past. With the help of his supportive brother and friends, he overcomes various obstacles and finally finds the courage to follow his dreams.
Class Rank is a comedy about the struggle for social change in a high school setting. The movie follows the story of a student who attempts to increase his class ranking in order to make a difference in his school's educational system. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and forms unexpected relationships.
The true story of a man who grew up surrounded by violence and absence of love. But despite everything he became a world-class networking master in his business life. He started from the bottom and was able to reach the top. His story show us that there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome in life.
Oppai Volleyball (2009) follows the story of a Japanese teenage girl who finds motivation to join her junior high school's volleyball team when she remembers her promise to her teacher. With the help of a new teacher and her determination, she strives to overcome challenges and prove herself in the volleyball sport. However, she soon discovers that she has a crush on her teacher, which adds a layer of complexity to her journey. Will she be able to overcome her crush and achieve her goals? Find out in this funny and inspiring movie.
Sector 7 is an action-horror movie that takes place in an underwater oil rig called Sector 7. The rig is known for drilling oil at the bottom of the ocean. However, a deadly sea creature is unleashed and begins killing the workers on the rig. A team of scientists and oil rig workers must work together to survive and find a way to kill the creature. As they fight for their lives, they discover that there might be more to the creature than meets the eye. It is a race against time as they try to stop the creature before it escapes and wreaks havoc on the world.
Between 1933 and 1945 roughly 1200 films were made in Germany, of which 300 were banned by the Allied forces. Today, around 40 films, called "Vorbehaltsfilme", are locked away from the public with an uncertain future. Should they be re-released, destroyed, or continue to be neglected? Verbotene Filme takes a closer look at some of these forbidden films.
Cheaters (2000) is a drama movie based on a true story in which a dedicated teacher in a high school in Chicago discovers an elaborate cheating scheme among the students. Motivated by a desire to expose the truth and uphold academic integrity, the teacher embarks on a mission to uncover the extent of the cheating and its implications. As the story unfolds, it explores themes of competition, motivation, and the consequences of deceit. Set against the backdrop of the bustling city and the iconic el train, Cheaters is a gripping tale that sheds light on the ethical dilemmas faced by educators and the impact of academic fraud.
Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden is a concert film documenting Lady Gaga's performance at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The film captures Gaga's extravagant and highly energetic stage performance as she performs her biggest hits and iconic costumes.