Fresh off an almost career-ending accident, stuntman Colt Seavers has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job.
Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series and performances.
Dolemite Is My Name is a biographical comedy-drama based on the true story of Rudy Ray Moore, a struggling comedian who becomes a pioneer of blaxploitation films in the 1970s. The movie showcases his journey in the entertainment industry, his lack of money, and his determination to make a name for himself. With the help of a group of friends, he produces his own low-budget film, Dolemite, which becomes a surprise hit. The movie explores themes of filmmaking, the African-American experience in the industry, and the challenges faced by black artists at the time.
The Toys That Made Us is a documentary series that explores the history of popular toys and their impact on popular culture. It delves into the stories behind iconic toys such as Transformers, Barbie, and Lego, and examines how these toys have shaped the entertainment industry and influenced generations of children.
In 1939 Los Angeles, private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by glamorous heiress Clare Cavendish to find her missing lover, Nico Peterson. As Marlowe investigates, he discovers a tangled web of deceit involving the movie industry, a jealous husband, and a mysterious woman. He must navigate the dangers of old Hollywood and solve the case before it's too late.
In Knight of Cups, a writer in Hollywood, Rick, is in search of meaning and purpose as he navigates through a life of excess and temptation. He experiences various encounters and relationships, both fleeting and meaningful, as he tries to find his true self.
Trumbo is a 2015 biographical drama film about the life of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, who was blacklisted by the Hollywood establishment for his political beliefs. The movie follows Trumbo as he continues to write screenplays secretly, using front names, while dealing with the personal and professional challenges of the blacklist era. Despite facing persecution and being imprisoned for his beliefs, Trumbo refuses to back down and eventually helps to bring an end to the blacklist.
Losing Alice follows an ambitious female film director who becomes involved in a mind game with a mysterious woman, leading to a series of manipulative actions and a tragic romance. The story explores themes of psychological drama, femme fatales, and the blurred lines between reality and fiction.
A washed-up star named Jack Andrus, who suffered a mental breakdown several years ago, is given a chance to revive his career when he is offered a role in a new film being shot in Rome. However, upon arriving in Rome, he is faced with various challenges including his unfaithful ex-wife, a mentor-protege relationship, and his own personal demons of alcoholism and infidelity. Jack must confront his past mistakes and find redemption, all while navigating the glamorous and treacherous world of filmmaking.
Ryan Hansen, a self-obsessed Hollywood actor, teams up with a no-nonsense black cop to solve crimes in a self-referential, meta, and satirical cop comedy. Together, they navigate the cult of celebrity, pop culture, and the absurdities of Hollywood while solving murder investigations. The series incorporates elements of vlogs, selfies, and smartphone culture as they tackle cases and deal with the challenges of working in law enforcement.
A light comic memoir of the four hottest movies stars in the sixties through the nineties. Bosom friends Yuen and Ki try their luck in the show business together. But it turns out that only Yuen is destined to stardom. He is given the chance to often costar with the two hottest actresses, Fong and Chu. When Ki eventually becomes popular, the black and white movie industry starts to find its way downhill. Worse still, Ki is badly defamed when the secret of his father being a murderer is disclosed. He suspects Yuen to be behind this and they become enemies. Thirty years later, Yuen, Ki, Fong and Chu meet again. Will time help unravel their misunderstanding?
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy is a documentary that delves into the creation of the iconic horror movie series Nightmare on Elm Street. It explores the making of each film in the franchise, the influence of writer and director Wes Craven, and the enduring legacy of the character Freddy Krueger. The documentary features interviews with the cast and crew, behind-the-scenes footage, and insights into the impact of the films on the horror genre.
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film is a documentary that delves into the history, evolution, and cultural impact of slasher films. It provides an in-depth analysis of the genre's origins in the early 1960s and follows its development through the 1980s, where it peaked in popularity. The documentary examines the societal and cultural factors that influenced the creation of these films and explores the lasting legacy of the genre. It features interviews with industry professionals and notable figures in the horror film industry.
Altman is a revealing look at the life and work of acclaimed filmmaker Robert Altman, featuring interviews with friends, family, and collaborators, as well as clips from his iconic films.
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue is a documentary that delves into the history and influence of horror films in America. It discusses the social commentary, fears, and societal issues that are often explored in these films. The documentary examines various aspects of horror filmmaking, such as censorship, the movie industry, actors, directors, and the overall impact of horror movies on society. It also analyzes the evolution of horror films from the 1970s to the 2000s.
Doomed! The Untold Story of Roger Corman's The Fantastic Four is a documentary film that explores the production and subsequent shelving of the unreleased 1994 superhero film, The Fantastic Four, directed by Roger Corman. The documentary delves into the behind-the-scenes drama and the impact it had on the cast and crew involved.
Each installment focuses on a different era of American movie history, from the invention of the first moving pictures to the revolutionary, cutting-edge films of the 1960s.
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies is a documentary that delves into the controversial and fascinating world of nudity in films. It examines the evolution of nudity from the early days of cinema to the present, exploring its cultural significance, artistic expression, and the controversies surrounding it. The film also sheds light on the issues of censorship, the portrayal of sex and sexuality, and the impact of the #MeToo movement on the film industry.
Explore the history of the Friday the 13th series and its fearsome killer, Jason Voorhees, in this in-depth documentary. From the origins of the franchise to its impact on the horror genre, delve into the world of blood, violence, and terror that has captivated audiences for 30 years.
Kim So Hyun (Kim Tae Hee) is an orphan who lost her father at a young age. Her father, who was a movie director, died in a fire while trying to save his original movie. Having been inspired at a young age, So Hyun took up writing with a desire to make a movie someday. When So Hyun becomes a young adult, she moves into a new apartment. Due to a communication error, she ends up sharing the apartment with a handsome young man named Kim Joon Pyo (Gong Yoo). Little does she know that Song Yoo Ra (Oh Seung Hyun), a childhood classmate, has a secret crush on Joon Pyo! Coincidentally, Yoo Ra and So Hyun work at the same place - So Hyun as the theater clean-up attendant, and Yoo-Ra as a staff in the production department. Park Tae-Young (Park Jung-Chul) is another staff in the production department of the theater that So Hyun and Yoo Ra work at. He meets So Hyun and is surprised to find himself eventually falling for her.