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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.
Joe Tyler, a process server, is tasked with serving divorce papers to Sara Moore. However, he ends up falling for her and the two embark on a misadventure-filled road trip across Texas, racing against time to deliver the papers before her husband finds out. Along the way, they encounter comedic obstacles and develop feelings for each other, creating complications in their mission.
A journalist fabricates a story about a local pimp in order to further his career, but the lie quickly spirals out of control when a murder trial becomes intertwined.
During World War II, a carpenter unwittingly becomes the assistant to a mentally disabled Jewish woman who is being targeted by the Nazis.
The Boys of St. Vincent: 15 Years Later (1992) is based on a true story and follows the lives of two brothers who were sexually abused by a pedophile priest while living in a Catholic orphanage in Newfoundland, Canada. The movie explores their struggles as adults and the long-lasting effects of the abuse they endured.
J. Robert Oppenheimer was a national hero, the brilliant scientist who during WWII led the scientific team that created the atomic bomb. But after the bomb brought the war to an end, in spite of his renown and his enormous achievement, America turned on him - humiliated and cast him aside. The question the film asks is, "Why?"
In The Racket, a hard-boiled investigator battles against political corruption and organized crime in a Midwestern town. With the help of a newspaper reporter, he tries to take down a corrupt district attorney and a powerful racketeer. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit and violence, leading to a thrilling showdown.
Athena is a comedy film in which an eccentric family tries to navigate their love lives, political aspirations, and secret legacies.
Amish wife and mother Annie faces a crisis when her husband leaves the word of the Amish to live among “normal Americans,” or the “English” as the Amish dub them. But things turn even more dire when her husband returns, seeking custody of their son, and is willing to kill to achieve his goal…
Brooke's marital life with Eric takes a downturn when she starts suspecting that her husband is starving his son from a prior marriage to death in order to claim his inheritance.
It's a deadly play for power when a Mafia chieftain's top gun goes straight and threatens to testify against the big boss and his cruel, nationwide network of crime. The picture, which was shot in a semi-documentary style, was inspired by the Kefauver investigations of 1950-51.
The Undercover Man follows an IRS agent as he infiltrates a crime syndicate that is involved in various illegal activities such as a numbers racket. He faces numerous challenges and dangers as he gathers evidence and tries to bring down the mob boss. Along the way, he forms relationships with a chorus girl and a grandmother-granddaughter duo. The film explores the complexities of the undercover operation, the corruption within the police department, and the sacrifices made to uncover the truth.
Loved is a gripping drama that explores the complexities of a dysfunctional husband-wife relationship. The story revolves around a female lawyer who finds herself caught in an abusive marriage. As she tries to escape her husband's clutches, she must navigate the challenging legal system and confront her own fears. The movie delves into themes of forgiveness, family relationships, and the power of love.
The Happy Hooker, now an advice columnist, is invited to testify before Congress. Chaos and hilarity ensue as she navigates political scandals, sexual innuendo, and a sex orgy.
In Bacon Grabbers, a repossession man mistakenly tries to repossess a radio from the wrong address, leading to chaotic and slapstick situations. The film is set in the 1920s and involves a comedic blend of gunplay, furniture destruction, and a steamroller mishap.
When a defense counsel gets involved in a murder trial, he must navigate a web of deception, false accusations, and high society secrets while trying to prove his client's innocence.
One Potato, Two Potato is a 1964 drama film that explores themes of prejudice, racism, and the challenges faced by interracial couples. The story follows Julie, a young white woman who falls in love and marries Frank, an African-American man. Their relationship is met with hostility and opposition from their families and society, leading to a custody battle over their daughter. The film highlights the struggles and injustices faced by interracial couples during a time of deep racial prejudice.
In 'The Blonde Pick-Up,' a crime boss extorts a woman into prostitution. However, she refuses to be a victim and seeks help from a masked wrestler. Together, they take on the criminal underworld, uncovering embezzlement and double-crosses. With intense wrestling matches and suspenseful chase scenes, this 1951 film showcases the resilience and determination of its female protagonist.
In Hold That Lion!, the Three Stooges are mistaken for detectives and are hired to solve a case involving a crooked lawyer. To gain access to the lawyer, they join a lion taming act. Chaos and slapstick comedy ensue as the Stooges try to catch the lawyer and bring him to justice.
In 'We're in the Money,' a heiress masquerades as a maid in order to win back her fortune, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings. Meanwhile, a publisher tries to expose a gold-digger's deception, and a steam room singer finds himself tangled in a wrestling match. Amidst the chaos, lies, fear, and jealousy run rampant in a tale that explores the ineptitude of relationships and the lengths people will go to for money and love.