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Directed by Paul Michael GlaserOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Science fiction,
Thriller,
Action,
Adventure,
CrimeThemes Films about television,
Transport films,
Films about automobiles,
Films set in the future,
La téléréalité,
Political films,
Road movies,
Dystopian films,
Chase filmsActors Arnold Schwarzenegger,
Richard Dawson,
María Conchita Alonso,
Yaphet Kotto,
Erland Van Lidth De Jeude,
Jesse VenturaRating65%
In 2017, after a worldwide economic collapse, American society has become a totalitarian police state, censoring all cultural activity. The government pacifies the populace by broadcasting game shows where convicted criminals fight for their lives, including the gladiator-style The Running Man, hosted by the ruthless Damon Killian, where "runners" attempt to evade "stalkers", armed mercenaries, around a large arena, and near-certain death for a chance to be pardoned by the state.Origin USAGenres ComedyThemes Films about religion,
Films about televisionActors Dabney Coleman,
Joyce Jameson,
Paul Reubens,
Lewis Arquette,
Charles Haid,
Archie HahnRating51%
Failing UHF TV station KRUD, Channel 17, is "reborn" as Christian television station KGOD. The new format is a big success but attracts an incompatible mix of fringe ministries and broadcasters wanting time on the station. A series of humorous vignettes show the different religious shows the station broadcasts: a faith healer, a radical black nationalist preacher, a preacher with a drive-in church, a Christian game show, etc. , 2h52
Directed by Peter BogdanovichOrigin USAGenres Drama,
BiographyThemes Films about televisionActors Justine Waddell,
Michael Weatherly,
Matthew Settle,
Colin Friels,
Elizabeth Rice,
Alice KrigeRating68%
The film opens on November 28, 1981 on Catalina Island, California, where 43-year-old Natalie Wood (Justine Waddell) falls off her boat called 'Splendour' and drowns. Years earlier, in 1943, in Santa Rosa, California, 5-year-old Natasha (Grace Fulton) grows up in a violent household with an overbearing mother, Maria Gurdin (Alice Krige), who goes to extremes to make her daughter a star. When one day a film is shot in town, Maria arranges a role for Natasha, and kills a butterfly in order to get her to cry in front of the camera, which is required. Her crying impresses the director, Irving Pichel (John Noble), and a year later she reluctantly moves to Hollywood to focus on her career, with her mother standing by her at every step, and with a new name: Natalie Wood. By 1946, Natalie is working on three films at a time, and is not allowed to enjoy any spare time with her friends. Three years later, now a teenager (Elizabeth Rice), she can do nothing as her older sister Olga (Leanne Simic) leaves the home because she feels neglected by her mother. Around this time, she is working on the set of The Green Promise one day, when an accident causes her to break her wrist. Fearing that her daughter will not get any roles if she has it treated, Maria dismisses any medical help, and Natalie's wrist does not heal properly as a result., 2h36
Directed by Jack Arnold,
John Flynn,
Lawrence SchillerOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Biography,
Documentary,
HistoricalThemes Films about televisionActors Catherine Hicks,
Richard Basehart,
Frank Converse,
Jason Miller,
John Ireland,
Viveca LindforsRating66%
La vie de Marilyn Monroe d'après le livre de Norman Mailer., 2h7
Directed by Tim BurtonOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Biography,
Comedy,
Comedy-drama,
HistoricalThemes Films about films,
Films about sexuality,
Films about television,
LGBT-related films,
Transgender in film,
LGBT-related films,
LGBT-related film,
Cross-dressing in filmActors Johnny Depp,
Martin Landau,
Patricia Arquette,
Sarah Jessica Parker,
Jeffrey Jones,
Lisa MarieRating77%
In 1952, Ed Wood (Johnny Depp) is struggling to join the film industry. Upon hearing of an announcement in Variety magazine that producer George Weiss (Mike Starr) is trying to purchase Christine Jorgensen's life story, Ed is inspired to meet Weiss in person. Weiss explains that Variety 's announcement was a news leak, and it is impossible to purchase Jorgensen's rights. The producer decides to "fictionalize" the film, titled I Changed My Sex!. Ed tries to convince Weiss that he is perfect to direct I Changed My Sex! because he is a transvestite, but is unsuccessful since Weiss wants a director with experience. One day, Ed meets his longtime idol Bela Lugosi (Martin Landau), after spotting him trying out a casket. Ed drives Bela home and the two become friends. Later, Wood persuades Weiss to let him direct I Changed My Sex! by convincing him that having a star in the film would sell tickets, and they could sign Bela for a low price., 1h50
Directed by Richard EyreOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Biography,
Comedy,
RomanceThemes Films about sexuality,
Films about television,
Bisexuality-related films,
LGBT-related films,
Films based on plays,
LGBT-related films,
LGBT-related filmActors Billy Crudup,
Claire Danes,
Mark Letheren,
Rupert Everett,
Zoë Tapper,
Tom WilkinsonRating70%
Ned Kynaston (Billy Crudup) is one of the leading actors of his day, particularly famous for his portrayal of female characters, predominately Desdemona in Othello. His loyal dresser, Maria (Claire Danes), aspires to perform in the legitimate theatre but is forbidden because of a law enacted by the Puritans prior to the restoration of the House of Stuart. Instead, she appears in productions at a local tavern under the pseudonym Margaret Hughes. Her activity aided by the novelty of a woman acting in public, which attracts the attention of Sir Charles Sedley (Richard Griffiths), who offers his patronage. Eventually she is presented to King Charles II (Rupert Everett)., 2h3
Directed by John MaddenOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Biography,
Comedy,
Comedy-drama,
Romantic comedy,
Historical,
RomanceThemes Films about writers,
Films about sexuality,
Films about suicide,
Films about television,
Théâtre,
LGBT-related films,
Transgender in film,
Musical films,
Romeo and Juliet,
Political films,
Films based on plays,
Films based on works by William Shakespeare,
LGBT-related films,
Films about royalty,
LGBT-related film,
Cross-dressing in filmActors Joseph Fiennes,
Gwyneth Paltrow,
Geoffrey Rush,
Colin Firth,
Ben Affleck,
Tom WilkinsonRating70%
In 1593 London, William Shakespeare is a sometime player in the Lord Chamberlain's Men and poor playwright for Philip Henslowe, owner of The Rose Theatre. Shakespeare is working on a new comedy, Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter. Suffering from writer's block, he has barely begun the play, but starts auditioning players. Viola de Lesseps, the daughter of a wealthy merchant, who has seen Shakespeare's plays at court, disguises herself as "Thomas Kent" to audition, then runs away. Shakespeare pursues Kent to Viola's house and leaves a note with the nurse, asking Thomas Kent to begin rehearsals at the Rose. He sneaks into the house with the minstrels playing that night at the ball, where her parents are arranging her betrothal to Lord Wessex, an impoverished aristocrat. While dancing with Viola, Shakespeare is struck speechless, and after being forcibly ejected by Wessex, uses Thomas Kent as a go-between to woo her. Wessex also asks Will's name, to which he replies that he is Christopher Marlowe., 1h57
Directed by Daniel MannOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Biography,
MelodramaThemes Films about alcoholism,
Medical-themed films,
Films about music and musicians,
Films about drugs,
Films about televisionActors Susan Hayward,
Richard Conte,
Eddie Albert,
Margo,
Jo Van Fleet,
Don TaylorRating71%
Eight-year-old Lillian Roth (Carole Ann Campbell) is constantly pushed by her domineering stage mom, Katie (Jo Van Fleet), to audition and act even though she is merely a child. One day, Katie finally secures an opportunity in Chicago, which leads to Lillian, now older (Susan Hayward), to having a successful musical career. Even though 20 years have passed, Katie is still managing Lillian as well as running her life and career choices.