Beasts of the Southern Wild is a story about a young girl named Hushpuppy, who lives in a poverty-stricken community called the Bathtub. She faces numerous challenges, including a devastating storm, melting ice caps, and the loss of her mother. Despite these hardships, Hushpuppy shows resilience and determination as she navigates through a world filled with danger and uncertainty.
In the year 2020, a space shuttle mission to the dark side of the moon goes awry when the crew encounters demonic possession and must fight for their lives. With no survivors expected, the astronauts must navigate the perils of evil forces, self-destruction, and self-sacrifice in order to save humanity.
In a small town in the southwest desert, a school teacher, a scientist, and a newspaper editor join forces to investigate and stop the threat of giant silicon rocks that are turning people and objects into stone. As the town's residents scramble to find a solution, they must uncover the source of the rocks and find a way to destroy them before the entire town is engulfed.
In 'Strange Cargo,' a group of convicts, led by a man named Verne, escape from a brutal prison colony in French Guiana. They are joined by a woman named Julie, who is in love with Verne. Together, they embark on an epic adventure, facing numerous challenges and dangers, as they try to make their way to freedom.
When a group of Marines excavating an ancient artifact in an artificial lake find themselves locked down in an abandoned city, they must confront a prehistoric sea monster that terrorizes them.
In 19th century London, a young Jewish woman named Rosina da Silva leaves her position as a ladies' companion and takes the role of governess to a wealthy Scottish family on a remote island. As she tries to fit into her new surroundings, Rosina faces various challenges including dealing with her employer's lustful advances and her own struggle with her identity and desires. The movie explores themes of cultural and sexual repression, as well as the complexity of relationships.
In a small fishing village, Miranda, a beautiful and seductive woman, arrives and captivates the hearts of the local men. She seduces a married man and becomes involved in a love triangle. As the village falls under her spell, Miranda's true nature is revealed, leading to jealousy, betrayal, and unexpected consequences.
Tom Brown's Schooldays is a coming-of-age story that takes place in a boys' boarding school in mid-1800s England. The movie follows Tom Brown, a teenage boy who navigates the challenges of bullying, hazing, and the death of a fellow student, while also discovering his own strength and resilience. Rugby, friendship, and the strict hierarchy of the school system play important roles in Tom's journey of self-discovery.
When her classmate Ritsuko disappears, her friend Ryoko is desperate to find her. When she discovers that Ritsuko was playing a strange game online of hide and seek, she begins to wonder if it could be related to her disappearance somehow. Ryoko then discovers that the game is more sinister than it appeared at first. It is linked to demonology and the supernatural. Will she be able to get past her fears and superstitions to discover what secrets the game of hide and seek might hold?
Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea (2004) is a documentary that delves into the unique community and ecological disaster surrounding the Salton Sea in California. The film explores the history, politics, and environmentalism of the area, showcasing the eccentric residents and the challenges they face. From retirement communities to religious fanatics, and from environmental concerns to the boom and decline of the resort town, this documentary provides a fascinating glimpse into this unusual and intriguing landscape.
About an hour's drive from Salt Lake City, Utah is the ski resort of Alta, a former mining town, nestled within the Wasatch Mountains. Skiing and other winter alpine pursuits take place well into mid-spring. The relatively new ski lift is one of the longest in the western US. Some ride the lift not to ski down but to glance at the view from the 1,500 foot summit. Being the end of May, people at nearby Salt Lake are instead enjoying more summerly pursuits, such as boating. Behind only the Dead Sea, it ranks second among all large inland lakes for the saline content at 27%, the buoyancy from which makes it almost impossible to sink in. On shore at Black Rock Beach of the Bonneville Salt Flats is the site of many attempts of land speed records, most records held by Ab Jenkins. Another popular activity in the lake itself is the crystallization of salt around wire forms, the process which requires relatively still water and takes about two hours.
Sit back, relax and dive into the spectacular undersea world of the Great Barrier Reef. Discover crystal-clear video, cool Dolby Digital music, exotic fish of every color of the rainbow. No words, just 83 minutes of great original music, stunning images, 300 creatures in their natural habitat, body surfing dolphins!
Caged in Fear is the story of four abalone divers who set out to test a new underwater motorised cage designed to make abalone harvesting easier but, most importantly, to protect them from shark aftack. They attract a pack of the monsters to their expedition boat and in the cold and lonely waters of the Great Australian Bight dare to confront them in their own environment. The film builds inexorably to a breath-taking climax when cage and man are attacked and spectacularly defeated. "Caged in Fear" is like no other shark documentary. It is dramatic, true, compelling and horrifying. "Caged in Fear" is not endless shots of sharks swimming past well protected cameramen in cages. It is a strong story, full of action, with a gut wrenching and heart thumping climax which must be seen.
Here at the Water's Edge is a documentary that delves into the enchanting world of New York's waterways, showcasing the beauty of the New York Harbor, the Hudson River, and the East River. Through stunning visuals and captivating storytelling, the film highlights the importance of these water bodies to the city and its inhabitants. From the bustling shoreline to the tranquil wetlands, viewers are taken on a journey that celebrates the mesmerizing power of water.
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