Paul Bartel
1938 - 2000The Usual Suspects
Bryan Singer
Gabriel Byrne, Stephen Baldwin
Held in an L.A. interrogation room, Verbal Kint attempts to convince the feds that a mythic crime lord, Keyser Soze, not only exists, but was also responsible for drawing him and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro harbor – leaving few survivors. Verbal lures his interrogators with an incredible story of the crime lord's almost supernatural prowess.
The Usual Suspects
Corman's World
Alex Stapleton
Roger Corman, Gary J. Tunnicliffe
A chronicle of the long career of American filmmaker Roger Corman, the most tenacious and ingenious low-budget producer and director in the US film industry, a pioneer of independent filmmaking and discoverer of new talent.
Corman's World
Frankenweenie
Tim Burton
Shelley Duvall, Daniel Stern
When young Victor's pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor's home-made monster movies) is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky's still the good loyal friend he's always been.
Frankenweenie
Round Up: Deposing 'The Usual Suspects'
Robert Meyer Burnett
Suzy Amis, Stephen Baldwin
Documentary that includes interviews with Singer as well as the rest of the cast - mainly Spacey. There is no "plot" or "promotional" elements to this documentary - all of the information offered is substantial and informative as we are let in on all the details of trying to seek out the right actors for the parts, as well as the thoughts of the actors about joining an independent production helmed by a young director. Part 2 is a more interesting look at the production itself, complete with the problems and obstacles that faced the low-budget feature, as well as the happier memories of the work that the cast and crew went through. There's a lot of discussion of the infamous laughter during the lineup sequence, complete with a few outtakes of the scene.
Round Up: Deposing 'The Usual Suspects'
The Secret Cinema
Paul Bartel
Amy Vane, Philip Carlson
Welcome to the Secret Cinema, now featuring a series of films on the real-life misadventures of Jane, a New York City office secretary. See Jane being sexually harassed by her boss, Mr. Troppogrosso. See Jane get dumped by her boyfriend, Dick. See Jane humiliated in lots of ways. And here's the kicker: Jane doesn't know that her life is being filmed, or that she's being set up by some of the people closest to her. But she's starting to have her suspicions.
The Secret Cinema
Love and Happiness
Jordan Alan
Paul Bartel
Charlie (Charlie Mattera) very much lives the life of a Hollywood actor, consulting regularly with his agents and taking jobs from wealthy clients as they come up. The handsome, hunky Charlie, who looks like a leading man and talks like a goodfella, commands a high price for his thoroughly professional hitman services, catering to wealthy men whose wives have sucked them dry emotionally and financially.
Love and Happiness
Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge
Bobby Roth
Kathleen York, Viveka Davis
This is a true story about the relationship between a mother and her daughter, and their struggle to make it to the top in the music world. It is about hopes and dreams... about relationships and about growing up.
Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge
The Inheritance
Bobby Roth
Cari Shayne, Brigitta Dau
A beautiful orphan of mysterious parentage is asked by her adoptive family to help find a husband for their niece, but when two suitors both fall for the orphan girl, the niece instigates a scheme to discredit her in the eyes of her guardians. Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott.
The Inheritance
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
Christian Blackwood
Roger Corman, Ron Howard
Documentary examining the life and career of producer/director Roger Corman. Clips from his films and interviews with actors and crew members who have worked with him are featured.
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
Follow That Bird
Ken Kwapis
Waylon Jennings, Laraine Newman
Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.
Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird
Heart Like a Wheel
Jonathan Kaplan
Bonnie Bedelia, Beau Bridges
Shirley Muldowney is determined to be a top-fuel drag racer, although no woman has ever raced them before. Despite the high risks of this kind of racing and the burden it places on her family life, she perseveres in her dream.
Heart Like a Wheel
Get Crazy
Allan Arkush
Малкольм Джон Тейлор, Allen Garfield
Mega-promoter Colin Beverly plans to sabotage the New Year's 1983 concert of small-time operator Max Wolfe. Wolfe's assistants Neil Allen and Willie Loman find romance while trying to save the drugs, violence, and rock and roll from Beverly's schemes.
Get Crazy
