Movies and TvShows featuring "musical-acts" theme.
Phoenix Nights is a sitcom comedy set in a working men's club in northern England. It follows the hilarious misadventures of the club's owner, Brian Potter, as he tries to keep the club afloat and entertain the regulars with a variety of stage acts. With plenty of laughter, singing, and even some musical acts, Phoenix Nights is a must-watch for fans of British comedy.
The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club was a British television variety show produced by Granada Television from 1974 to 1977. It was set in a fictional working men's club in the North of England and was hosted by comedian Colin Crompton. Also regularly featured was comedian Bernard Manning who sang most weeks. Crompton was frequently the butt of Manning's jokes, unwittingly acting as Manning's stooge.
Sid and Nancy is a biographical drama that tells the story of the self-destructive punk rock musician Sid Vicious and his tumultuous relationship with his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. Set in the music scene of the 1970s, the movie explores themes of drug addiction, domestic violence, and the tragic consequences of their toxic relationship. Based on a true story, Sid and Nancy is a raw depiction of the dark side of fame and the destructive power of love.
Blindspotting follows the story of Collin, a convicted felon trying to navigate his final days of probation while dealing with the challenges of friendship, love, and gentrification. With comedic moments and powerful commentary on race and identity, the show captures the complexities of life in Oakland.
Guy Manley, formerly the world’s most preeminent secret agent, who, while drowning in his alcohol-filled retirement, is brought back for one last mission by his former boss Buck Cash. His mission? Kill Buck's brother, Rich Cash, keeping him from being elected the city's new mayor, thereby stopping him from becoming the most powerful person in the world!
Accumulator 1 is a surreal comedy set in Central Europe. It follows the story of a man who gains the power of the Accumulator, which allows him to see hidden connections between people and events. As he navigates this newfound ability, he becomes entangled in a series of absurd and humorous situations. The film explores themes of alternate reality, satire, and the power of perception.
In a repressive three class-society, Paula, a simple Supporting Character, strives to prove herself as a Lead. Despite excelling at the Main Character School, she struggles to create impactful emotional music. To find a solution, she ventures into the cinematic world's abyss, navigating the fringes of the storyline and getting lost among the Outtakes.
In This Could Be the Night, a woman named Anne leaves her job as a secretary and takes on a new job as a school teacher during the day. At night, she works as a cabaret singer in a nightclub owned by a gangster. Anne finds herself torn between two men and faces challenges in her personal and professional life.
Mike and Troy, two small-time crooks, go to a roadside cafe for a meeting they hope to make a big profit from.
The Strip is a film noir that follows the story of a musician who becomes entangled with a powerful mobster in 1950s Las Vegas. As he tries to navigate the dangerous underworld, he must confront deception, violence, and his own ambitions. The movie portrays the struggles of the protagonist and features jazz music, nightclubs, and murder.
Roxie Hart, a female prisoner, taps her way to fame and freedom in a mockery of justice and tabloid journalism.
Two tour guides take visitors on a promotional tour of Warner Bros.' studios.
Juliette is a Canadian music variety television series which aired on CBC Television from 1956 to 1966. Juliette became a Canadian TV icon during the heyday of variety programming in the 1950s. Her show, airing after Hockey Night In Canada on Saturdays, attracted a devoted audience despite occasional scheduling challenges. Her success led to numerous musical specials until 1981. Known for her demanding nature, she was a talented but formidable figure, earning the nickname "Iron Butterfly." Despite this reputation, she had millions of devoted fans. The show featured various performers and musical conductors like Lucio Agostini, Bill Isbister, and Bobby Gimby. Juliette later hosted 'Juliette & Friends,' a talk show from 1973 to 1975.
Documentary/Concert film showcasing famous rock duo Jan and Dean during their 1986 Mainland China Tour as part of the first American Rock & Roll Tour in China
A small-town girl, Connie, marries Bill, a trumpet player in a swing band. As she joins the band on their tour, Connie faces challenges like infatuation, gossip, and manipulation by other women. She also witnesses a breakup of the band and struggles to keep her marriage intact. Despite all odds, Connie manages to reunite the band and find her happily ever after.
A silly-looking composer attempts to compose. He then falls asleep, and dreams of all manner of bizarre nonsense.
Two Singaporean girls join together to form the Papaya Sisters, a getai group that sings at performances during the seventh lunar month. Big Papaya is estranged from her mother, who disapproves of her performances, whilst Little Papaya is an orphan who suffers from terminal cancer. The two are assisted by Auntie Ling and her son, Guan Yin. The two soon rise to the top of the Singaporean getai scene singing traditional Hokkien songs, but their fame brings along with it the enmity of the Durian Sisters, a rival group of techno-singing Eurasian girls.
El Amor de M Bohio, which translates to "The Love of My Hut" (or shack ) and it comes from the lyrics o a popular love ballad of the same name. It is Director Juan Orol's tale of a violent love triangle where two farm hands out to prove who is the most macho, and thereby win the affections of a woman. This tragic love story takes place on a tropical plantation located just outside of Havana, where its workers are housed in small, thatched-roof "bohios". The two rival suitors are driven by passion for the girl they both love, and soon engage in a series of challenges designed to help this young woman choose the right guy in the end. These competitions start out to include simple and benign activities at first, like dancing, singing and dueling guitars, or betting on the winning bird at a cock-fight, However, they soon escalate to more violent activities, like public brawls, and saber dueling, which set life changing events into motion for everyone.
A series of vignettes with a loose plot. Featured are Frank Morgan, Groucho Marx, Frank McHugh, Robert Benchley and The Brian Sisters. Not bad, more interesting for the historical significance than for entertainment.