Luchino Visconti's award-winning classic Conversation Piece examines the solitary life of a retired American professor who lives alone in a luxurious palazzo in Rome. When he is confronted by a vulgar Italian noblewoman and her bisexual boytoy lover Konrad he is forced to rent them an apartment on the upper floor of his home. Before long, his quiet routine is turned upside down and the introverted professor slowly succumbs to Konrad's charms, a relationship of desire and domination. Visconti's penultimate film, touching on ideas of class, sex, fascism, and an unsettling confrontation with mortality, is the culmination of his career as a master of Italian cinema.

"A man claiming to be from the future recruits an unlikely group of diner patrons to join him on a genre-defying adventure to save humanity from the perils of social media brainrot and the impending AI apocalypse!"--

"When a 15th-century witnesses the brutal murder of his wife, he renounces God and damns heaven itself. Cursed with eternal life, he is reborn as Dracula, an immortal warlord who defies fate in a blood-soaked crusade to wrench his lost love back from death, no matter the cost. On the verge of reuniting, Dracula is hunted by a relentless priest, sword to end his immortal reign."--

"On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi's bar as his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers, celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical Oklahoma!"--

Every stitch tells a tale. International artists and knitters take a simple skein of yarn to create their extraordinary ideas and stories.

Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, an FBI agent heads a Task Force to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man. The HBO Original drama series is from creator Brad Ingelsby (Emmyʼ nominee for Mare of Easttown).

The challenges of raising young are common to all life on Earth. From heart-warming dedication to remarkable patience, parenting strategies across the natural world are awe-inspiring, and many are similar to our own experience. Filmed over three years on 6 continents and in 23 countries, this five-part series, narrated by David Attenborough, tells the stories of astonishing animal behaviors shaped by the world the animals inhabit. Each habitat has its own unique challenges, but as the world changes rapidly around them, some parents are having to adapt to a world shaped by humans. The stakes couldn't be higher - success for all parents ensures the future of life on our planet.

A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world.

"In 2018, after 40 years of fighting against oppression, homelessness and corporate greed, D.O.A. frontman Joey Keithley decided to turn art into life and run for an open councillor seat in his hometown of Burnaby, B. C. With only a $7000 campaign budget--Keithley convincingly won the election that year, helping to unseat the entrenched five-term mayor. "Something better change " follows Keithley as he begins his grueling 2022 re-election campaign - and begs the question, can lightning strike twice"--Container.

Lost Emulsion explores the fascinating world of lost silent film cinema, profiling films that have vanished over time and the efforts to rediscover, preserve, and celebrate them. Through interviews with film historians, archivists, and collectors, filmmaker Glenn Andreiev delves into the cultural and historical significance of these missing works, with rare archival glimpses and commentary.

Clowns have been a symbol of humor and laughter since they first donned the iconic red nose and oversized shoes. Those who devote their lives to the craft spend years perfecting it. From circuses to birthday parties to movies, clowns are everywhere in our culture, but what happens the laughter fades and the greasepaint runs? One man sets out to find what's left of America's once-beloved clowning world.

Filmmaker Hannah takes her trans nonbinary teenager Frances to Amsterdam, to visit their gay grandfather lovingly known as Jimpa. But Frances' desire to stay with Jimpa for a year abroad means Hannah is forced to reconsider her beliefs about parenting, and the stories she has long told about her family. Funny, accessible, full of sadness and joy, and with a wonderful multi-generational cast, Jimpa celebrates LGBTQ+ culture across three generations.

"In a bold new cinematic interpretation, Merrily We Roll Along charts the turbulent relationship between composer Franklin Shepard and lifelong friends Mary and Charley. "--

"When two business colleagues become stranded on a deserted island as the only survivors of a plane crash, they must overcome past grievances and work together to stay alive. But they're not in the office anymore, and an unsettling, wryly humorous battle of wills and wits begins in this original, darkly comedic psychological thriller."--

"Christy Martin never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia--until she discovered a talent for knocking people out. Her toughest battles unfold outside the ring, involving family, identity, and Jim, her trainer and manager-turned-husband. Based on remarkable true events, Christy Martin's story is one of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one's life."--

A retired assassin reunites with her estranged son, but her dangerous past catches up with them, forcing them to go on the run together while uncovering a dark conspiracy that threatens their relationship.

"Ten-year-old Aurora has an intriguing neighbor who kills real-life monsters--a hit man for hire. When Aurora needs help killing the monster she believes ate her entire family, she procures his services. Suspecting that her parents may have fallen victim to hit men gunning for him, Aurora's neighbor guiltily takes the job. To protect Aurora, he'll need to contend with an onslaught of assassins, a mysterious associate with killer heels, and accept that some monsters are real."--

Everyone needs more Wildwood, NJ in their lives. Shot on dreamy Super 8 film by directors Ruth Leitman and Carol Weaks Cassidy with an all-women crew, this documentary shines a light on the lives of women from Wildwood, New Jersey the last great American carnival town. From go-go dancers to girls who work as vampires in the boardwalk haunted house, the film moves beyond big hair and press-on nails to look into the souls of women raised on the boardwalk's rides, neon lights, and beaches. It's easy to see why Lana Del Rey included footage from the movie in her "Diet Mountain Dew" music video. Plus: this release also includes found media sensation Girls at the Carnival and cinema verite wonder Mall City two films that feel like spiritual cousins to our friends in Wildwood.

Born without legs and told he₂d never walk, Blake Leeper defied expectations with the help of prostheses and a supportive family. From a young age, he pursued sports, pushing the limits of what was possible. Inspired by fellow blade runners, he turned to track and quickly rose to become one of the fastest men in the world. After winning big at the 2012 Paralympic Games, Blake set his sights higher competing against non-disabled athletes. In 2019, he made history by setting a world record at the able-bodied US Nationals, qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics and becoming the fastest double amputee to run 400m. But with success came controversy: officials questioned whether his blades gave him an unfair advantage. Disqualified and doubted, Blake now faces his greatest challenge proving he belongs to the world's biggest stage.

A murdered young woman is resurrected to create a companion for Frankenstein and The Bride is born. What ensues is beyond what they'd imagined.

"As WWI rages on, the choral society in a small English town has lost most of its men to the army. The choral's committee is determined to press ahead with new recruits. They engage a driven new chorus master, Dr. Henry Guthrie--recently returned from a career in Germany. As conscription papers start to arrive, the community discovers that the best response to the war is to make music together."--

"In the aftermath of a comet strike that devastates most of the earth, Greenland 2: Migration follows devoted family man John Garrity and his wife and son after they're forced to leave the safety of their bunker in Greenland to search for a new home in a shattered world. John leads the family on a dangerous journey, guided by his burning hope in a rumored safe haven. It's a journey against the odds that will test the family's deepest sense of love, sacrifice, and instinct to survive."--

"On a remote coastal island, a man living in self-imposed exile rescues a young girl from a deadly storm. This action sets off a chain of events, bringing him out of seclusion and both into harm's way. As their lives intertwine, he must navigate protecting the orphaned girl while battling enemies from his past--setting them both on a breathless odyssey for survival and a deeper journey toward redemption."--

"On a tranquil Finnish island, young Sophia comes into her own while exploring the wonders of the natural world at her family's seasonal home alongside her father and grandmother."--