Movies and TvShows featuring "projectionist" theme.
In 1918 Texas, Pearl, a young woman living on her parents' farm, is captivated by movies and dreams of becoming a chorus girl. As she spirals into madness, she indulges in abusing morphine and commits a series of murders, including her parents and a projectionist. Pearl's ultimate goal is to create a comfortable home for her husband who returns unexpectedly from war.
In 1970s Los Angeles, a mismatched pair of private eyes, Jackson Healy and Holland March, team up to investigate the mysterious death of a porn star and the disappearance of a young girl. As they dig deeper into the case, they uncover a conspiracy involving the porn industry and the Department of Justice.
A filmmaker named Salvatore recalls his childhood in a post-WWII town in Southern Italy. Known as Toto, he develops a strong love for cinema and befriends Alfredo, the cinema's projectionist. Despite facing challenges and tragedies, including the cinema burning down and Alfredo losing his sight, Salvatore continues to pursue his passion for film. Eventually, he falls in love with a girl named Elena, but their relationship faces obstacles. Salvatore becomes a successful filmmaker and reunites with Elena after Alfredo's death. They confront their past and go their separate ways.
Sherlock Jr. follows the story of a young projectionist who aspires to become a detective. When he is falsely accused of stealing a pocket watch and is left heartbroken by the woman he loves, he enters a dream world where he uses his newfound detective skills to solve the crime and win back his love. This silent film blends slapstick comedy, surrealism, and romance into an entertaining and imaginative tale.
With the help of a magic ticket, a young movie fan is transported into the fictional world of his favorite action movie character. He teams up with the action hero to take down a mob boss and his henchman, all while navigating the rules of the movie universe.
The Other Side of the Wind is a satirical film that explores the last day of a filmmaker's life. The story takes place at a birthday party where the filmmaker's unfinished film is being screened. As the night unfolds, various characters from the film industry interact and confront the filmmaker's controversial legacy. The film delves into themes of aging, power, and the complexities of the filmmaking industry.
A monster is unleashed in 1910s Paris and wreaks havoc, causing two friends to band together and stop it before it destroys the city. With adventure, comedy, and friendship at its core, A Monster in Paris is an animated movie that takes you on a thrilling and heartwarming journey in the City of Love.
In a coastal town in 1980s England, Hilary, a cinema manager battling mental health issues, and Stephen, a new employee seeking an escape, find solace and belonging through music, cinema, and their community.
Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy is a dark comedy set in the 1990s France. It revolves around a serial killer who stalks and strangles his victims with a sickle. The film follows a film projectionist who unwittingly becomes involved in the killer's spree during the Cannes Film Festival. With crude humor and parody elements, the movie takes a comedic look at the movie business and the chaos that ensues. From chase scenes to hilarious encounters, Fear City delivers a twisted and hilarious story.
During the filming of a movie, a Spanish actor mysteriously disappears. The police believe he had an accident at a cliff but his body is never found. Many years later, the mystery resurfaces in the present day.
Intransigent magistrate Viola Orlando is targeted by her rivals who set her twin sister Rosa — a high-class prostitute and pornographic photo-novel star — up to impersonate Viola and demolish her reputation. To complicate things even further, Viola is torn between enforcing the law or giving up her seat on the bench to marry her childhood friend.
Kings of the Road follows a projectionist named Bruno and a young man named Robert as they embark on a road trip across Germany. As they travel, they confront their own existential loneliness and the struggles of life. The film explores themes of isolation, identity, and the search for meaning in a seemingly empty world.
A film crew encounters a series of haunting events after they start filming in a haunted movie theater.
The Barefoot Executive is a comedy film about a young man named Steven Post who works in the mailroom of a television network. He discovers that his girlfriend's chimpanzee, Raffles, has a talent for picking successful television shows. With Raffles' help, Steven rises up the corporate ladder and becomes a successful executive. However, he soon realizes that being successful comes with its own challenges.
Clash by Night follows the story of a love triangle in a small fishing town, where a woman is torn between her loveless marriage and her attraction to a rugged stranger. As rumors and gossip swirl around the tight-knit community, tensions rise and relationships are tested. The film explores themes of loneliness, unfaithfulness, and the complexities of love.
Here Is Your Life is a movie about a young man named Olof who grows up in northern Sweden during the early 1900s. The film follows Olof as he navigates his way through various experiences, including working in a sawmill, joining a trade union, and exploring relationships. Along the way, he experiences the firsts of many things, including first-time sex, first kiss, and first job. The movie captures the essence of Olof's coming-of-age journey and his experiences in a changing world.
A mad scientist discovers a creature that lives in the spinal columns of human beings and feeds on fear. He believes that this creature, called The Tingler, can be destroyed by fear, so he conducts experiments including LSD-induced nightmares, sensory deprivation, and a scream in every film screening.
In 1939 Moscow, a young film projectionist is recruited by the NKVD to spy on his friends and colleagues. As he rises through the ranks, he struggles with his loyalty to the party and his own sense of morality.
Perhaps Love is a romantic drama that follows the complicated love triangle between a movie star, a director, and an actress, all set against the backdrop of the chaotic world of filmmaking. As the characters navigate their relationships, their lives become intertwined with the art they create, blurring the lines between reality and fiction. Love, jealousy, and betrayal intertwine to create a captivating story of passion and heartbreak.
When a couple inherits a run-down movie theater, they must navigate eccentric employees, business rivalries, and a theater on the brink of collapse. As they try to revive the theater, they encounter drunkenness, eavesdropping, and an old man with a metal box that holds a secret contract. Will they be able to save the theater before it's too late?