Johnny Staccato is an American private detective series which ran for 27 episodes on NBC from September 10, 1959 through March 24, 1960.
The Legend of 1900 tells the story of a child prodigy pianist named 1900, who was born and raised on a ship. As he grows up, 1900 becomes a renowned musician, but he struggles to leave the ship and his beloved piano behind. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the film explores themes of love, music, and the power of dreams.
Before We Go follows two strangers who meet at a train station and embark on a night-time adventure in New York City. As they navigate the city, they discover the true power of human connection and the possibility of a second chance.
Ennio is a documentary that explores the life and career of Ennio, a renowned Italian composer. The film takes viewers through his journey from composing music for films to conducting orchestras and arranging captivating film scores. Through archive footage and interviews, Ennio's impact on the world of music is showcased, highlighting his talent as a composer and maestro.
The Cotton Club is a famous New York City nightclub in the 1920s and 1930s. It tells the story of a young musician named Dixie Dwyer who gets involved with the mob and falls in love with a singer named Vera Cicero. The club becomes a hot spot for jazz and attracts many famous musicians of the time. However, racial tensions and mob wars threaten to tear the club apart.
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom takes place in Chicago in the 1920s and follows the story of Ma Rainey, a Black singer, and her band members during a recording session. The movie delves into the tensions, struggles, and discrimination faced by the characters, covering themes like racism, music, and the pursuit of bigger dreams. It also touches upon topics such as the rape of a mother, homosexuality, and the African-American experience.
In the neo-noir crime drama, a teenager finds himself involved in a murder investigation and blackmail scheme after discovering a sex tape. As he tries to navigate the dangerous waters of Reno, Nevada, he must confront his own sexuality and the secrets that surround him.
Li'l Quinquin is a TV show set in a small town in rural France where a local policeman investigates bizarre crimes, including murder and decapitated bodies. The show explores themes of racism, mental disability, and extramarital affairs.
New York, New York is a romantic drama film that tells the story of a saxophonist and a singer who fall in love while pursuing their dreams in the jazz music scene of 1940s and 1950s New York City. As their careers blossom, their love and marriage are tested by the pressures of fame, conformity, and infidelity.
Tracy, the Director of Books and Documents at the Metropolitan Auction House, meets Nick, a high-end restaurateur, when she hires him to cater a party. They start bonding while helping each other with their work problems: Tracy needs to find a museum to purchase an original draft of 'The New Colossus,' and Nick is opening a new fusion restaurant against his grandmother's wishes. Tracy is hesitant to open up to Nick romantically after recently breaking up with her boyfriend.
Follow the rise of iconic jazz musician Miles Davis as he revolutionizes the music industry with his unique style and battles personal demons along the way.
Swing Shift is a drama and romance film set in the 1940s and revolves around the lives of women working in an aircraft factory during World War II. The plot explores themes of extramarital affairs, jealousy, friendship between women, female bonding, male chauvinism, and the impact of the war on their personal lives.
In a coastal village, a missing professor and a group of eccentric characters get involved in hilarious situations when they try to build a rocket to escape the village.
Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed is based on a true story and takes place in 1960s Spain. An English teacher named Antonio travels to Almeria, Spain to meet John Lennon who is filming a movie. Along the way, Antonio picks up a hitchhiker named Belén who is running away from home. Together, they embark on a journey filled with friendship, adventure, and self-discovery.
Second Chorus is a black-and-white romantic comedy that revolves around two college students, a clarinet player named Danny and a trumpet player named Hank. They are both in a music band and are also romantic rivals. The plot follows their journey as they navigate their personal and professional lives, dealing with challenges such as a collection agency, a financial backer, and a college graduation. The movie features dancing, singing, tap-dancing, and ballroom dancing, along with humorous moments and a touch of romance.
Cannery Row is a drama and romance movie that takes place in the 1940s on Cannery Row in Monterey, California. It follows the lives of various characters including a mentally challenged man, a drifter, and a prostitute. The movie has an episodic structure and explores themes of poverty, homelessness, and romance.
Let's Get Lost is a 1988 documentary film about the turbulent life and career of jazz musician Chet Baker. The film features interviews with Baker, archival footage, and explores his struggles with drug addiction and personal demons.
Queens Logic is a comedy-drama film set in Queens, New York City. It follows a group of friends as they navigate through various relationships, reconcile with their past, and find themselves in humorous situations. The film explores themes of friendship, love, and personal growth within the backdrop of a vibrant neighborhood.
The title of this French "reality" drama, which translates to Before the Deluge, is a play on Louis XVI's famous prognostication, "Apres moi, le deluge." Set in 1950, the film concentrates on five Parisian adolescents. Certain that the next war will herald the apocalypse, the youngster make plans to run off to a desert island and set up a new society. This, however, will require money, which is why the boys decide to pull off a "necessary" robbery. Idealism collapses in the face of cold reality, as the five youths suffer from the consequences of their actions. Avant le Deluge was one of a group of films cowritten by director Andre Cayatte and Charles Spaak which endeavored to explore the touchy social issues of the day: others in the Cayatte-Spaak canon include the euthanasia-themed Justice est Faite and the capital-punishment tract Nous sommes tous des assassins.
The Shining Hour is a drama/romance movie set in Wisconsin. It tells the story of a farming family and the trials they face, including an arson fire and a female self-sacrifice. The movie explores themes of love, sacrifice, and family relationships. The plot follows a female protagonist who is a pianist and ballroom dancer. The story also involves a wedding ceremony, a float plane, a lakeside house, and a house under construction. The movie portrays the complicated dynamics of a husband-wife relationship and the conflicts that arise within an insular world. It features a rich snob, a ladies maid, and a trumpet player. The climax of the movie involves a house burning down and a rescue mission. The movie ends with a kiss between the main characters.