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Extraordinary soprano Lise Davidsen stars as the volatile diva Floria Tosca for the first time at the Met. David McVicar’s thrilling production also features tenor Freddie De Tommaso in his eagerly anticipated company debut as Tosca’s revolutionary lover, Cavaradossi, and powerhouse baritone Quinn Kelsey as the sadistic chief of police Scarpia. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the electrifying score, which features some of Puccini’s most memorable melodies. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.
Khalid, a charismatic big dreamer from Brooklyn, with no follow-thru gets stuck in a small town on the Black Sea after chasing an opportunity for money that goes wrong. Being the only black guy in the town, he quickly becomes the center of the town’s attention. His New York City street bop is all he has to survive. In his pursuit to get home he finds connection in a way he never expected with a local woman. Together they make their small dreams big.
When Eugene Onegin enters Tatyana's orderly life, he appears to her like a character from her novels. The young, inexperienced woman falls head over heels in love with the urbane bon vivant. But he rejects her affection; his restless lifestyle is not suitable for a long-term relationship. Years later, the two meet again. The mature Tatyana has entered into a marriage of convenience with the much older Prince Gremin and has become a wealthy woman. Onegin is shocked to realise that Tatyana would have been the right one for him after all. How will she respond to his passionate confessions… German director Michael Thalheimer stages his fourth production for Deutsche Oper am Rhein, creating a world of unfulfilled longings in a society that has grown tired of itself.
Five kids. And she remembers most of their names. Her husband is a comedy punching bag. Christine Hurley's story is the story of her life, and she pulls no punches.
A woman comes to terms with her life on her last day in town.
Ness soared to stardom in the glitzy world of Hollywood, adopting the persona of Kara Linney. Her life seemed like a fairy tale come true, until a harrowing public breakdown, fueled by drugs, shattered her career and compelled her to return to her quaint hometown, Willow Falls. Back in her roots, Ness rekindled her connection with her past, reuniting with old friends, and rediscovering her faith, thanks to her supportive father. Little did she anticipate that the townspeople would be so moved by her journey that they decided to create their own film, with Ness as their leading lady. In the midst of this heartfelt tale, comedy, tragedy, and the power of forgiveness enveloped the small-town girl who had been concealed beneath the glamorous facade of a Hollywood starlet.
In 1971 John Francis, known the world over as ‘Planetwalker,’ witnessed an oil tanker collision in the San Francisco Bay. The sight of oiled birds on the shoreline caused him to give up motorized transport and rely solely on his own two feet. Months after that he took a vow of silence convinced that listening rather than adding fuel to any fire was the way ahead. He didn’t talk, but he kept on walking clear across the country and back again. During the next seventeen silent years he listened and studied the world around him. Over many miles his idea of environmentalism changed. At the core of his emerging belief were the people he met, talked to, and broke bread with.
it's midnight and i'm walking around
After being thrust into single parenthood, Manny's life spirals into darkness, feeling the guilt of decisions he feels were the difference between life and death. He must find a way to live again and love again or lose himself forever.
Beneath the neon glow of Cebu City’s nightlife, untold stories of hope, struggle, and dreams come to life, painting a portrait of those who find their place in the vibrant embrace of the night.
Two brothers morals collide so fiercely that they find themselves at each other's throats.
A man reminisces on his Grandfather's life in an old abandoned building.
Two creative people talk about the nature of creativity and the art that they've made, whilst some of that art is performed and displayed.
Two young friends do what they have to do to navigate the streets while trying to make their dream of hip-hop stardom come true.
A simple drug dealer must fight to regain the money he lost after a failed attempt at a double cross. With a ruthless crime boss on his tail, he has 12 hours left to earn or die.
Two blokes, Mick and Chappo, do some walking and talking over the ANZAC Bridge. Unexpectedly, they find themselves in a conversation typically foreign to their longstanding friendship: "a serious chat".
A lonely stray dog named KALB summons a djinn, DJINNI, who is frustrated by her job pulling her away from her ibrik paradise. While Kalb enjoys the companionship, Djinni is conflicted, as the fun she has playing with Kalb is dampened by her failure to understand what Kalb wants. After an explosive episode, Djinni realizes Kalb's desire for an owner and comes to terms with her love for the dog. As his last wish, Kalb becomes a djinn and joins Djinni within the lamp.
a boy that doesn't know how to show emotion gets broken up with.
A multigenerational network of women leaders fights to protect Belize's world-renowned barrier reef from environmental threats that endanger the livelihoods of coastal communities.
A routine both natural and unnatural unfolds in the heart of one of America's most cherished landscapes.
What's the most you've ever swallowed on a coin toss? The third addition to the "Big Swallow Cinematic Universe" (The Big Swallow, dir. James Williamson, 1901 & The Bigger Swallow, dir. Christopher Wighton, 2023) sees the tables turned on Wilfred Hart as he has a coin toss from a new swallower to determine his fate. A film made in homage to James Williamson's The Big Swallow (1901) and The Coen Brothers' No Country for Old Men (2007).
A video for Blanket by Daniel Wheatley. Filmed in London and Los Angeles.
Blunderboar is one of the grumpiest giants in the whole Land Of Giants. And together with his bestie Jack the mutt, they roam the galaxy looking for trouble. And it seems as if they have found it when they come face to face with the meanest critter of all: the Jabberwock! The dastardly creature has decided to ruin Christmas and blame Blunderboar for it! Will the heroes of the Fairytale Fun Force discover the culprit and save the holidays, or will the grumpy giant take the fall for the greatest holiday disaster in history? Join us and find out in The Grump's Christmas!
A woman goes on a weekend trip to a secluded home, only to be confronted by her melancholic past.
When socially awkward teenager Avery is suddenly abandoned by his family, he seeks consolation in a mysterious family-owned store, LUM.
Nicole Murray and Paige Henderson are the writers and stars of the short film "3 Easy Steps," all about ADHD, Self-Rejection, Internal pain, and our tendency to look for quick and easy cures, and how those can backfire. The protagonist tries to personify the part of herself she does not like and kill them. But what if it doesn't want to die?
A newly immigrated Korean father goes into a deli trying to order food for his family– only with the help of a dictionary.
Tyler Tate, a washed up actor whose life has been ravaged by alcoholism, retreats to a small motel near his Ohio hometown after losing his job and family. Overwhelmed by despair, Tate finds himself in a fog of hopelessness until he starts volunteering at a local theater. Teaching acting to a group of troubled teens, he begins to see a vision of a better future.
The gun epidemic has become so intense in the USA, that schools and community groups are now looking away from prevention and towards preparation – tolerating mass killing as part of the fabric of American life. Measures like active shooter drills and arming teachers seem an unsavoury but necessary response to keep our loved ones safe. What impact do these militarised approaches have on children’s mental wellbeing? What kind of society will they build in the future? Told through the perspective of a European new mother, who is deciding to make a life for her young family in America, this candid and urgent documentary asks what is at stake during these frightening times.
Get ready for an epic showdown as TNA Wrestling presents "No Surrender" - a night of intense, no-holds-barred action on February 23, 2024!
22 orchestral tracks recorded live in Prague in April 2022 that will leave you speechless: especially the ones Rob Hubbard arranged and orchestrated himself!
A.J.’s attempt at unplugging and relaxing with a deep tissue massage thrusts him into a new level of scrutiny and judgment.
A loveless Entity, forced to body-hop between people experiencing alcoholic blackouts, meets a fellow wanderer who embraces the chaos. Before the booze fades and sobriety separates them forever, can Entity accept their fate?
It's been thirty years since Joan (Mad Men's Talia Balsam) & Susie (Only Murders in the Building's Linda Emond) stood before their closest friends to celebrate at a small wedding, decades before their union would become legally recognized. Now, in front of children and chosen family, they cross a different threshold.
a group of high school boys decide to skip school for a day to escape the repetitive cycle they're trapped in.
When Matt, a suddenly divorced and unemployed schlub of a gay man, overdoses on psychedelics, he reconnects with his late Uncle Larry, who died of AIDS in the ’90s — possibly the only person who can get Matt’s life back on track.
In the PNW, the male equivalent of a bikini barista coffee stand is the go-to spot for post-bingo/book club old ladies, and when the stand accidentally hires a female barista, their flirtatious female customer-base is beyond dissatisfied.
Following the brutal murders that occurred at Cielo Drive, the Manson girls perfect day morphs into a horrific nightmare when an unwelcome visitor is now targeting them.
A babysitter plays hooky and visits her happy place.
Orville Peck performed at the Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival 2024 in Zilker Park, Austin, Texas, in October. He played a full set, captivating the audience with his unique sound and style.
In Egypt's Sahara Desert, massive skeletons with strange skulls and gigantic teeth jut out from the sandy ground. This fossil graveyard, millions of years old, is known as the "Valley of the Whales." Now, paleontologists have unearthed a whole new species of ancient whale dating to 43 million years ago, and this predator wasn't just able to swim – it also had four legs and could walk. Follow scientists as they search for new clues to the winding evolutionary path of mammals that moved from the land into the sea to become the largest animals on Earth.
After not returning home for her mother's funeral, a young woman is forced to confront her guilt and grief when her sister mails her some of their mom's ashes and, desperate for cash, she takes a Craigslist ad gig to be a paid mourner.
A lottery win thrusts a couple into a tumultuous journey as conflicting agendas threaten their newfound wealth and long-term love.
After adopting a new dog, the owner quickly realizes he's signed up for more than he bargained for.
Crystal is your typical ten-year-old little girl. She loves geography, dancing, squishmallows, and video games. But Crystal was born biologically a different gender than she identifies. Her family and friends all love Crystal and accept her for who she is, but the state of Texas does not. In 2023, the Texas legislature made it illegal for doctors to offer lifesaving medical care to transgender minors. When the state threatened to investigate her parents, Crystal’s mother was forced to take her and her brother to another state, leaving her father to work in Texas. This is the story of a little girl and her beautiful family who are unjustly being torn apart over draconian anti-transgender laws in Texas.
Brad Christian is visited by a fan of his old magic tutorial DVDs
A loving family gets torn apart by hunger and greed. This story is based on true events.
A political concept remix Short
Rumi, a poetry-loving recluse, is most ‘at home’ at the city library. One day she chances upon an old, open game of XO (tic tac toe) in a forgotten corner. Curious, she scribbles a move which is reciprocated the next day and thus a game ensues. Over days, each game ends in a draw. And Rumi is always greeted with a new game with the first move. As poetic romanticism plays out in her own life, Rumi falls in love with the idea of this playfully mysterious person. Their playful relationship continues until Rumi is given a chance to win and she takes it, going one up. The games stop thereafter - there is no new XO. Rumi does not understand why and is disappointed, worried, and eventually heartbroken. Finally, she realizes something that changes her life and helps her come out of her shell.
This Film is a visual interpretation of the poem En Famille (1979) by Irish poet Paul Duncan. It explores the complexities of aging and a yearning for the simplicity of youth.
Alia and Muz are Pakistani-Welsh queer chosen siblings who overcome rejection and forge a path towards inclusivity. While being part of the local house ballroom scene, they soon meet Aiman, who compels them to form a trio as an Asian artist's collective in Wales. 'Trailblazers' follow their journey in reclaiming their identities, preserving their cultural heritage, and empowering Asian queer artists who refuse to let their families' rejection define them.
With the help of a socially active student, Detective Sullivan must solve the case of three high school students who have disappeared. Unbeknownst to him, there is far more criminal activity happening at this high school.
An explosion in the underground music scene is met by massive investment into Tucson, Arizona. Documentarian, Ty Besh, followed the scene from 2016 to 2018 showing the vast changes that happened to the people, venues, and scene in just 2 years. This Documentary serves as an archive and also a reminder to everyone in the DIY scenes across the world that moments come and go.
An office worker's routine is interrupted when she places a cassette into her Walkman, triggering an emotional journey of self-discovery.
The film centers around Mia Wagner, the sole survivor of a serial killer who brutally murdered her entire family as a child, only to be released years later on technicality. When the judicial system fails her, Mia decides to take matters into her own hands.
A voyeuristic look at people, places, things, and the meaning of life presented in three parts.
Drawn back to his hometown of Wychex, Detective Laurence Doomley faces an urgent mission: to thwart the impending attack of a sinister legend. With partying teenagers and an unstoppable killer on the loose, who will survive the night?
A Mysterious Figure Wakes up on a beach with no recollection of how they got there