From the Empire State Building to the hearts of moviegoers across generations, King Kong remains cinema's most enduring giant. In this reverent and rousing documentary, Long Live the King explores the legacy of Kong through the eyes of filmmakers, collectors, and fans who keep the legend alive.
The profound true story of husband and wife, Raynor and Moth Winn's 630-mile trek along the beautiful but rugged Cornish, Devon and Dorset coastline. After being forcibly removed from their home, they make the desperate decision to walk in the hope that, in nature, they will find solace and a sense of acceptance. With depleted resources, only a tent and some essentials between them, every step along the path is a testament to their growing strength and determination.
Never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from Jeff Buckley's inner circle paint a captivating portrait of the gifted musician who died tragically in 1997, having only released one album.
Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester, an Army veteran and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald's restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname: Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys "R" Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for Leigh, a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in.
Agathe is a hopelessly clumsy yet charming young woman, who works in the legendary Shakespeare & Co. bookshop in Paris. While she dreams of being a successful writer, and of experiencing love as in a Jane Austen novel, she finds herself desperately single. When Agathe's best friend gets her invited to the Jane Austen Writers' Residency in England, she finally lives her Jane Austen moment - and is caught in a volatile romantic triangle. Agathe must let go of her insecurities to decide what she really wants for herself, and to achieve her romantic and professional dreams.
Even today, more than 40 years following her tragic death at the age of 53 - Maria Callas (1923-1977) still firmly remains one of classical music's best-selling female vocalists of all time. Through stills, archival footage, and interviews with friends and co-workers. This 90-minute presentation offers the viewer an intimate portrait of Callas that also delves into the struggles, as well as the scandals, that had sadly plagued her during the latter half of her rather short life.
"Miss Eliza Scarlet is doing her best to have it all. Her business is thriving, but her personal life enters new territory as she attempts to follow her heart and develop a relationship with Inspector Alexander Blake. Eliza may be an expert in forensics, poisons, post-mortems and a thousand other things that help solve crimes, but she's very much a novice when it comes to love. Can Eliza juggle the twin demands of her personal and professional life?"--
The story of The Moody Blues is the story of magic and musical mastery that changed the face of rock music forever. Beginning as an early 1960's Birmingham R&B Group, The Moody Blues have evolved over the decades in both personnel and musical style to become one of the world's most successful and longest-running prog rock acts, ever. Their classic albums, including Days of Future Passed, and timeless hits such as 'Nights in White Satin' and 'Go Now' are featured in this fully authentic and fully authorized DVD documentary. Through exclusive interviews from current band members Justin Hayward, John Lodge, and Graeme Edge, and new interviews with former members Mike Pinder, Denny Laine, and their contemporaries sharing the rich and colorful story of The Moody Blues.
MMA fighter Mark Kerr reaches the peak of his career but faces personal hardships along the way.
George Orwell was one of the most visionary authors of the 20th Century, whose novels, 1984 and Animal Farm, foretold a chilling, authoritarian future. Acclaimed director Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro) interweaves clips, readings from Orwell's diary, cinematic references, and modern-day footage to craft not only a portrait of the writer, but a fresh take on how prophetic his work has become.
Two rock bands, The Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Massacre, navigate fame, friendship, and fierce rivalry in a raw journey through the music industry. The 20th anniversary cut adds fresh footage and new perspectives.
In post-WWII Rome, two orphan shoeshine boys who commit a petty crime are separated and sent to an over-crowded boys' prison.
It follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind's first encounter with A.I. beings.
A middle-aged police chief goes on with his job and modest life in a small town, dreaming of having an orchard, managing regular drunken conflicts at the local bar and largely ignoring the mayor's questionable deeds and the dubious things that happen in the village. But when a man is murdered, he jumps to the other extreme, trying to be what he has never been before: the justice seeker who arrests everyone guilty.
The mummy (1932): "In 1921 a field expedition in Egypt discovers the mummy of ancient Egyptian prince Im-Ho-Tep, who was condemned and buried alive for sacrilege. Also found in the tomb is the Scroll of Thoth, which can bring the dead back to life. One night a young member of the expedition reads the Scroll out loud, and then goes insane, realizing that he has brought Im-Ho-Tep back to life. Ten years later, disguised as a modern Egyptian, the mummy attempts to reunite with his lost love, an ancient princess who has been reincarnated into a beautiful young woman."--IMDB website.
There's no business-like show business for Buddy and Macy that means an unpredictable life in regional theater while trying to raise their radically different sons, Lester and Derrick. Through it all, Buddy pursues his unstoppable dreams, and Macy is left to pull it all together and keep the family afloat. As the family grapples with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight, no matter what stage of life you're in.
"Elphaba and Glinda are now estranged, each living with the consequences of their choices. Elphaba, now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, continuing her fight to expose The Wizard. Meanwhile, Glinda has become a glamorous symbol of Goodness, basking in the perks of fame and popularity. As the angry citizens of Oz rise up against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba must reunite and truly see each other--if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz."--
When life-threatening hypertension forces US DEA agent Alex Walker into early retirement, he decides to move to a tranquil deserted beach he remembered visiting in the Philippines many years ago. But when he arrives, he discovers that, in the interim, dozens of luxury resorts have been built, filling this once secluded island with jet skis, honeymooners, screaming children...and the rich and famous criminals of the world. Against doctor's orders, Alex finds himself drawn into cases where he uses his skills as a longtime operative to put away the bad guys that cross his path.
A film crew uncover a disturbing new lead in a woman's obsessive search for her missing sister, which steers her into a terrifying mystery at the hands of an unknown evil.
Based on characters from National Lampoon Magazine, O.C. and Stiggs aren't your average unhappy teenagers. They not only despise their suburban surroundings, they plot against it. They seek revenge against the middle class Schwab family, who embody all they detest. In a film armed with vicious satire and hilarious surprises, surburbia will never be the same.
As World War II rages, a teenage boy in Germany is forced to confront a terrible truth loyalty to his country now means loyalty to a lie. When his trusted bishop urges obedience to the Nazi regime, he begins to question everything. And after his Jewish friend is taken away, he secretly listens to banned radio broadcasts and launches a resistance, exposing the truth. But in a nation ruled by fear, defiance comes at a cost and as the regime closes in, he must decide what it truly means to be a good German. Includes Spanish audio description.
Blake's 7 Series 2 continues the story of resistance leader Roj Blake and his crew aboard the Liberator as they fight against the totalitarian Terran Federation. Following the events of Series 1, the Federation, led by Supreme Commander Servalan and her ruthless enforcer Travis, intensifies efforts to destroy Blake and his crew. Over the course of the series, Blake becomes increasingly obsessed with striking a decisive blow against the Federation, leading the team on a series of dangerous missions. Episodes: Redemption; Shadow; Weapon; Horizon; Pressure Point; Trial; Killer; Hostage; Countdown; Voices From the Past; Gambit; The Keeper; Star One.
The trilogy follows the story of Maiku Hama, a private detective based in Yokohama, as he navigates the city's underworld politics and personal turmoil. In "The most terrible time in my life", Hama gets embroiled in the disappearance of a Taiwanese immigrant's brother, caught in the crosshairs of a gang war. In the second film, "Stairway to the distant past", Hama returns to Yokohama to find a past he thought he'd left behind, dealing with a legendary stripper and the city's legendary "Man in White." In the final film, Hama faces a series of drug-fueled murders and must confront the possibility of a serial killer.
Keith Jarrett's legendary performance in January 1975 nearly didn't happen. Based on a true story, Koln 75 shows how the concert was conceived and orchestrated through the efforts of a teenage concert promoter, Vera Brandes. She enthusiastically organized the concert venue (the Cologne Opera House), promoted the event, and even sold the tickets. And after Jarrett threatened to drop out because his Bosendorfer Imperial Grand piano was nowhere to be found she convinced him to go on with the show. John Magaro (Past Lives) plays Jarrett with brilliant intensity, a counterpoint to Mala Emde's joyful portrayal of the unstoppable Vera. Koln 75 captures the compelling, entertaining and previously unknown backstory of Jarrett's one-hour, entirely improvised masterpiece The Koln Concert, which became the best-selling solo album in jazz history.