Movies and TvShows featuring "video-diary" theme.
Blossom is a TV show that follows the life of a teenage girl named Blossom Russo and her interactions with her family, including her recovering drug addict father, her two brothers, and her best friend. The show explores themes of friendship, family relationships, rebellion, and coming of age in the 1990s.
Astronaut Mark Watney is left stranded on Mars after his crew mistakenly assumes he is dead. He must rely on his resourcefulness and scientific knowledge to signal Earth that he is alive and find a way to survive until rescue is possible.
The Killing (2007) is a Nordic noir crime drama TV show that revolves around a detective's investigation of the murder of a teenage girl. As the investigation progresses, the detective uncovers a web of corruption, conspiracy, and personal secrets, leading to a suspenseful and thrilling journey.
Defying Gravity follows the story of a group of astronauts on a space mission to explore the solar system. As they uncover secrets and face challenges, they must also navigate their own personal struggles and relationships. The show delves into themes of trust, destiny, and the unknown, while combining elements of drama, mystery, and sci-fi.
Bailey Kipper's P.O.V. is a US children's television series that aired in 1996 on CBS Saturday Mornings, starring Michael Galeota, John Achorn and Meg Wittner. It lasted for only 13 episodes of 30 mins length each and received airings on the BBC's CBBC programming strand as well as on Nickelodeon in the UK. The show has not yet been released on VHS or DVD. The series was one of the first efforts by CBS to comply with the then-new E/I ratings.
Six Los Angeles celebrities are stuck in James Franco's house after a series of devastating events just destroyed the city. Inside, the group not only have to face the apocalypse, but themselves. Jay Baruchel visits his old friend Seth Rogen in Los Angeles, who invites him to a party at James Franco's house. During the party, strange beams of blue light suck several people into the sky. A sinkhole opens up, swallowing several partygoers. The group realizes that an earthquake has destroyed most of Los Angeles. As tensions rise and conflicts ensue, they must come together to survive. They encounter supernatural beings and face their own fears. Eventually, they discover that selflessness is the key to salvation. They make their way to Malibu, encountering cannibals on the way. James sacrifices himself and is eaten alive, while Seth and Jay encounter Satan. Jay ascends to Heaven, but refuses to leave Seth behind. They both make it to Heaven and are reunited with their friend Craig. In Heaven, they realize that any wish can come true, and Jay wishes for the Backstreet Boys to perform, bringing joy to everyone.
Before I Go to Sleep tells the story of Christine Lucas, a woman who wakes up every day with no memory of her past. With the help of a therapist, she begins to uncover the truth about her past and the secrets that have been hidden from her. As she struggles to regain her memories, she is confronted with the devastating truth about who she really is.
A videographer answers an ad for a one-day job in a remote town, but as the day goes on, he realizes that his client is not who he seems to be, and he becomes trapped in a terrifying and dangerous situation.
Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal is a paranormal television series broadcast on the A&E television network. Hosted by Chip Coffey, an American psychic investigator, with Edy Nathan, Chris Fleming, and Kim Russo, the show brings together children who report having psychic abilities with adult psychic/mediums, with the stated purpose of "show[ing] them how to harness their abilities and, ultimately, [showing] them that they're not alone in this world". The series debuted in summer 2008 with a premiere episode entitled "Fear Management." Later episodes feature content in correlation with another A&E paranormal series Coffey has appeared on, Paranormal State, with Ryan Buell. The show has been renewed twice, with its second season premiering on December 15, 2009, and the third season premiering on October 17, 2010, both on A&E. A&E aired an episode of Biographies called "Psychic Children" about children and young people with the same alleged abilities described in the show. Psychic Kids has been criticized for exploiting children.
A man documents his life journey through video diaries as he navigates the challenges of fatherhood, the loss of his pregnant wife to cancer, and his own terminal illness. Along the way, he explores themes of dysfunctional family dynamics, the afterlife, greed, and reconciliation.
After the death of his mother, a high school senior named Addison investigates the murder of his best friend Kevin and becomes determined to solve the case. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of drugs, secrets, and deceit, putting his own life at risk.
Europa Report follows a group of astronauts who embark on a mission to explore Jupiter's moon Europa, hoping to find signs of extraterrestrial life. As the mission progresses, they encounter various challenges and dangers, including a solar storm and a malfunctioning spacecraft. The crew must work together to overcome these obstacles and make a startling discovery, but their own survival is at stake.
In 'Salt and Fire,' a scientist and a bodyguard are sent to investigate an environmental disaster in South America. However, they are kidnapped and left stranded near a volcano. As they struggle to survive, they form an unlikely bond and must find a way to escape.
A dysfunctional Irish family gathers after the death of their patriarch.
Dark Star is a comedic sci-fi film that follows the crew of the spaceship Dark Star as they navigate through deep space and encounter various humorous and bizarre situations. The crew members, who have been on the ship for a long time, battle boredom and have surreal experiences as they try to complete their mission of destroying unstable planets. With its satirical and irreverent tone, Dark Star is a unique blend of sci-fi and comedy that has gained a cult following.
Made over six years in the hotels of six different countries, Hotel Diaries charts the 'War on Terror' era of Bush and Blair through a seven-part series of video recordings that relate personal experiences to the ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq and Israel/Palestine. In these works, which play upon chance and coincidence, hotel rooms are employed as 'found' film sets, where architecture, furnishing and decoration become the means by which the filmmaker’s small adventures are linked to major world events.
Jonathan is an office worker by day and a private investigator by night. He suffers from a split personality disorder and tries to balance his two lives. Things take a turn when he starts to become obsessed with his girlfriend and suspects her of cheating. As he delves deeper into his investigation, he discovers dark secrets about his own past. A psychological thriller that explores themes of identity and obsession.
Other Girls tells the story of four young girls nearing graduation, all of them struggling with various issues.
Bernie is a delusional man who becomes entangled in a web of drugs, violence, and paranoia as he searches for his birth parents.
Catfish tells the story of a young man named Nev who becomes friends with a woman named Megan online. As their relationship develops, Nev starts to suspect that Megan may not be who she says she is. With the help of his friends, Nev sets out to uncover the truth.