Cinematic Era: 2003 Vintage

Meet Wang Yuelun, a young and ambitious Chinese who dreams of becoming a film director. Filmmaker Elisabeth O. Sjaastad follows an eventful year in his quest to fulfill his dream.

Inspired by the stories of the American writer Raymond Chandler, the classical hero is private detective Phil Marlowe, a romantic cowboy, who takes the law into his own hands in the rough prairie of a large city.

It's the year 2006 in Chile and reality TV rules the airwaves. Ten strangers are taken to the snowy summits of the Andes; The challenge is to survive in an underground shelter.

Quebec idol Annie Brocoli hits the big screen with a goofy adventure that takes her under the sea to meet a whole host of oddball characters: synchronized-swimming bananas, a vegetarian lady frog, lettuce heads and more!

They call him "the Great One" and this is the first time ever he has told the many stories behind his greatest accomplishments and moments. Hosted by hockey personality John Davidson and Wayne's good friend, Keifer Sutherland, sports fans take a journey into the man that is Wayne Gretzky.

Hong Kong horror.

Go behind the scenes of the beloved biblical epic The Ten Commandments, starring Charlton Heston as Moses and directed by legendary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille, who also introduces this documentary. Visit the sets in Egypt, where the Old Testament scenes were acted out, and watch newsreel footage of the gala Hollywood premiere. Also included is a compilation of clips from biblical films called "Hollywood Looks at the Bible."

An exploration into the man behind the film-inspired myth, from both Western and Arab perspectives. Thomas Edward Lawrence, a 24-year-old British spy, was a figurehead in the Arab struggle for independence. In 1916, he united Arab tribes and led them in a war against the Turks who ruled over them for 400 years. The consequences of his successes and failures sowed the seeds of conflict that continue to plague the troubled region even today.

A contrarian and wickedly funny man, this PBS American Masters special explores Gore Vidal's extraordinary life and work, joining him at his cliff-side villa in Ravello, Italy.

After a long journey with new brown bear friend Lea, Lars finds his parents have become ill. While fetching medicine, Lars crosses the snow line for the first time and learns about the forest. With his parents cured, it’s time to relax until Yuri, the funny Puffin, drops in unable to fly. It’s up to Lars and his chillin’ chums to help Yuri head back to the skies where he belongs!

A disrespected but decent detective unravels a cold case about a missing seventeen year old girl while trying to deal with the breakup of his marriage.

The behind-the-scenes production documentary of Monty Python's 'Meaning Of Life.' This documentary is featured on the 2-disc Special Edition DVD for Monty Python's The Meaning of Life, released in September 2003.

Love story in a multicultural society

Hong Kong movie

A troupe of actors rehearse a play. In the play-within-the-film, an ambitious son and his distant father fight for control of an armaments firm and are pushed to eventual destruction by dangerous outside forces and traitorous aides.

In 1831, Nat Turner led a slave rebellion in the United States that resulted in the murder of local slave owners and their families, the eventual execution of 55 rebels and the retribution lynching of more than 200 innocent slaves. Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property examines how the story of Turner’s revolt has been interpreted throughout history and how it continues to raise new questions about the nature of terrorism and other forms of violent resistance to oppression. The film adopts an innovative structure by interspersing documentary footage and interviews with dramatizations of these different versions of Turner’s story. A unique collaboration between MacArthur Genius Award feature director Charles Burnett, acclaimed historian of slavery Kenneth S. Greenberg and Academy Award-nominated documentary producer Frank Christopher, Nat Turner is a compelling look at one of history’s most mysterious figures.

The year is 1865, and the American Civil War has just ended. Former slave Nate Washington and his boyhood friend, Confederate Colonel Ben Loftin head west together from the South which lies in ruins. On the Western Plains, they encounter a band of Chippewa Indians who will forever change their lives. Along the way, they must deal with a renegade band of Union Cavalry with a score to settle.

Three young hipster men who share an apartment in Bangkok are each chasing after a woman, but are unaware that it's the same woman they are after.

Beyond the front door of an old, decrepit house is buried a horrible and tragic past. One horryfing and gory night a family of four is brutally hacked to pieces. The only survivor is the young and beautiful housekeeper, Ella. When she steps out of the house one day, she has no idea that she is about to be snatched by failed bank-robber Jason Goodis. Goodis, however, could not have imagined that the innocent hostage he is dragging back inside, has an unquenchable thirst for blood!

Headrush is a crime comedy about two disillusioned youths, struggling through a haze of cannabis, who hope to solve all their problems by smuggling a consignement of drugs for a local gangster. It's set in the present day in Dublin, Ireland against the backdrop of the end of the Celtic Tiger: the bursting of the bubble of this economy boom that's supposed to have done wonders for us all.

When young Shweta suddenly elopes with her beau, the road to romance takes an unexpected turn for her sister Brinda (Sharmilee) in this engaging love story. To keep her from following Shweta's lead -- and adding to their father's heartache -- a family friend enlists a gumshoe named Vinod (Jeevan) to tail Brinda. Along the way, Vinod and Brinda fall for each other … while her oblivious dad is busy arranging a marriage for Brinda.

A policeman investigates the apparent suicide of a man whose son has just returned to the town.

In the near future, crime runs rampant in the streets and two major mafia groups are battling for power. In order to eliminate the two mafia groups, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department orders an undercover investigation of their headquarters. However, the ones chosen for the mission are four people known as "losers". Will they be able to successfully solve the case?

A suspended cop ends up in Calgary searching for a criminal, where he falls in love with daughter of a successful Indian businessman and a protective father who takes a while to accept his future son-in-law.

Documentary about director's father

Helen finds herself having intimacy problems with men. Her private parts are devouring all lovers and leaving her with an insatiable thirst for blood. In order to satisfy her cravings she becomes a prostitute which leads to a death filled tale of murder, madness, and sex.

An erotic drama depicting men visiting their ex-girlfriends. Kenichi learns online that Yoshiko, a classmate he dated in high school, is working as a prostitute in Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture. He goes to meet her with his friends Minoru and Yoshiyuki, but gradually the feelings of the three men begin to intertwine.

A struggling, recently unemployed young factory worker returns to his family's laundrette, where he 'borrows' a police officer's shirt and begins successfully impersonating an officer of the law.

A provocative coming of age comedy about one night in the lives of two lonely kids. A 15 year old shy babysitter and a 10 year old precocious girl.

Hong Kong movie

Mrs. Pilgrim, a sweet kindergarten teacher from Arkansas, has become so confident in her annual 5 food group school play that she decides to turn it into a motion picture. After being turned down by numerous celebrities including Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen, She cast a foul mouth rapper named Intercourz. When her film crew starts acting up, Mrs. Pilgrim takes control, enforcing time outs, mandatory naps, and raising your hand before you speak. So sit straight up. drink your milk, and pay attention as MRS. PILGRIM GOES TO HOLLYWOOD.

Chinnu and Anuradha, two childhood friends who are in love with each other, are seperated at an early age. Years later, fate brings them together in an unexpected way.

An architecture student is obsessed by his girlfriend. When she is invited to go alone to a party sponsored by her company, he becomes paranoid. He arrives at their place unexpectedly and finds a man hidden under their bed. He follows the man trying to find his name and occupation, along a night full of incidents and misunderstandings.

The film opens at a Rotary Club function to honor the recently retired Justice Jyotin Chatterjee. The judge has served the profession all his life with honor and spotless integrity. As he is about to retire, he recognizes there will now be a void in his life. His wife remarks to reporters that neither he nor she knows what he would do after he retires. Retired life is not easy for the aging judge. The younger generation is bolder and quicker than he was in his time.

A film about a piece of Germany's dark past at the end of the 19th century.

Gregg's first day at his new job starts off strangely, as he discovers his cubicle is covered in a sea of Post-Its left behind by his predecessor, who he soon discovers did not leave on amicable terms. His co-workers don't seem quite normal either, standing aimlessly or endlessly chatting nonsense on the phone or gossiping by the coffee machine. Grown men cry in this office and as Gregg tries to stay on top of his new job, fighting a toy car that runs around the office, arguing with a janitor, and trying, repeatedly, to send out an all important fax; things gradually go from bad to worse in this corporate wasteland. As day turns into night, Gregg begins to realize this is no ordinary workplace. It can be very lethal...

A girl's obsession with a rock star ends with an unfortunate choice.

A documentary about the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, responsible for creating some of the most memorable television and radio music in British popular culture, including "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and Doctor Who (1963).

Revolves around a hapless copywriter torn between his crazy police officer fiancee and his new best friend, a hit man who inadvertently involves him underworld.

The go-getter and heartthrob Torge recklessly lives out his youthful recklessness until he loses a leg in an accident, which not only causes him but also his circle of friends to stumble. Torge covers up his emotional injury with cynicism and usually acts as if nothing had happened. But everyday life with its big and small disasters catches up with him and Torge slowly begins to realize that it is time to face up to life and his feelings.

Satyajit Ray’s masterpiece the Apu Trilogy is widely considered one of the most important works in cinema history. In 1992, Ray was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Oscar. But when film-preservationist David Sheppard volunteered to go to Bengal, he found the original negatives in a terrible state. “It’s hard to think of another world-class filmmaker”, says Sheppard, “whose oeuvre hangs by such a thin thread!” The Song of the Little Road tells the story of how a master’s body of work came so close to disintegration, and why Ray’s films move audiences so deeply across time and cultural boundaries. Three icons – director Martin Scorsese, producer Ismail Merchant, and music composer Ravi Shankar – illustrate stirringly what makes a masterpiece.

Jean-Charles has an unusual relationship with his mother. He can't break free of her influence even when writing his master's thesis, made up of interviews with the several hundred men who have slept with her. Jean-Charles can identify -- he's one of them. But the incestuous bond between mom-and-son is jeopardized when Jean-Charles meets Cassandra, and Mom shifts her attentions to a hot young stud in retaliation.

In an odd destiny coincidence and hospital employee reiceives some important and confident information from a dying old man. He shares it with one friend and both start a crazy and extravangant adventure.

Filmed over four years, this documentary focuses on the impacts of gentrification as gay white professionals move into a largely black working-class neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio.

The story opens with Brandon and Shy, negotiating for a lease of an old room owned by Stella. Brix, a travelling salesman and Stella's live-in partner deals with the couple in behalf of the landlady. Little do they know that inside the mysterious house lies a perplexed truth. Bugbog Sarado" shapes up the frames of sadism and masochism. It intensified the sounds of pain and protest in discovering the real encounters inside the bedroom of abused women.

Pressurized into getting married, Gopi selects three prospective brides from a marriage bureau. In order to get rid of them, he gets engaged to Priya, the owner of the bureau.

One hundred years ago, an evil bonesetter was killed for his crimes against children. Now in the present a single mother and a shy librarian must discover who is behind a rash of child abductions, is the Bonesetter back to finish his depraved work?

The American Film Institute celebrates 100 years of film by recognizing the top 50 film heroes and top 50 film villains of all time.

Killer Drag Queens on Dope is the wild story of Ginger and Coco, two dolls with a little secret... They're contract killers who work for a one-eyed lunatic named Uncle A. Half the cutthroats in town are trying to kill them, the other half are trying to sleep with them and Uncle A is just getting started. Ginger is hell on heels. Coco never met a drug she didn't like. Together, they're Killer Drag Queens on Dope!

Join Rakhal, Prince of the Land of Ice, and his five dinosaur friends on a journey to find the meaning of an ancient parchment. The friends must free Princess Aura and bring peace back to the land in this high quality animated feature.

"Make Believe" - A film about the love of life, love of truth and love between two people who do not understand that they love each other.

When an old castle needs repairs, it's time to call Bob the Builder! Unfortunately a case of mistaken identity puts Bob's father in charge, resulting in one disaster after another! Meanwhile, tales of Camelot inspire Bob's noble crew of machines - Sir Lift-A-Sot, Sir Roll-A-Lot and Lady Mix-A-Lot - in their quest to get the job done. And Sir Spud-A-Lot finds a suit of armor and a fiery steed almost perfect for jousting! Back at the castle, Bob's father is a bit of a royal pain, locking himself and Bob in the dungeon and then finding himself mysteriously trapped in a maze! Finally, a medieval pageant celebrates the grand opening of the castle and a great father-son relationship.

In «The Gallery» Gene finds himself the sensual object of a beautiful woman's desire. So when, suddenly and unexpectedly, she begins to strip for his pleasure ... one good turn deserves another ...

Backyard barbecue with the Jackass cast and crew