“May December” (2023) Drama Running Time: 97 minutes Written by: Samy Burch Directed by: Todd Haynes Featuring: Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore and Charles Melton Gracie: “Insecure people are very dangerous, aren't they? I'm secure. Make sure you put that in there.” "May December," directed by Todd Haynes, is a provocative and deeply nuanced drama that delves into the complexities of …
“The Heroes of Telemark” (1965) War Running Time: 97 minutes Written by: Ben Barzman and Ivan Moffat Directed by: Anthony Mann Featuring: Kirk Douglas, Richard Harris and Ulla Jacobsson Terboven: “Winston Churchill is puffing an extra big cigar today. And we laugh at him. Why? Because all these containers, which the British did so much to destroy, have already been pre-fabricated in Berlin. They …
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“Ten Tall Men” (1951) Drama Running Time: 97 minutes Written by: Roland Kibbee and Frank Davis Directed by: Willis Goldbeck Featuring: Burt Lancaster, Jody Lawrance and Gilbert Roland Sgt. Mike Kincaid: “Look, kid, why don't you relax? Make things easy on yourself. Three more days and I'll have you back with your people.” Mahla: “You won't live three more days.” Ten Tall …
“Botany Bay” (1953) Drama Running Time: 94 minutes Written by: Jonathan Latimer Directed by: John Farrow Featuring: Alan Ladd, James Mason and Patricia Medina Capt. Paul Gilbert: [after sentencing Hugh Tallant to a 50-lash whipping] “I don't want any danger of infection. Have you the salt ready for his wounds?” "Botany Bay," directed by John Farrow and released in 1953, is a historical …
“Submarine Command” (1951) War Running Time: 87 minutes Written by: Jonathan Latimer Directed by: John Farrow Featuring: William Holden, Nancy Olson and William Bendix CPO Boyer: “Listen - I joined the navy to see the world, cruise the seven seas. What happens? I spend 12 years under water.” "Submarine Command" is a 1951 American drama film directed by John Farrow, featuring a …
“Night Has a Thousand Eyes” (1948) Drama Running Time: 81 minutes Written by: Barré Lyndon and Jonathan Latimer Directed by: John Farrow Featuring: Edward G. Robinson, Gail Russell and John Lund John Triton aka 'The Mental Wizard': “I'd become a sort of a reverse zombie. I was living in a world already dead, and I alone knowing it.” "Night Has a Thousand Eyes" is …
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“The Hitler Gang ” (1944) Drama Running Time: 100 minutes Written by: Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett Directed by: John Farrow Captain Ernst Röhm: “Gerlich has shot himself.” Streicher: “He's the first man who shot himself in the head six times.” "The Hitler Gang," directed by John Farrow in 1944, is a fascinating yet controversial film that delves into the rise of …
“Commandos Strike at Dawn” (1942) Drama Running Time: 100 minutes Written by: Irwin Shaw Directed by: John Farrow Featuring: Paul Muni, Anna Lee, Lillian Gish, Sir Cedric Hardwicke and Robert Coote Schoolteacher: [watching a Nazi bookburning] “I'm writing a novel myself. I'd be very disappointed if you gentlemen don't burn it.” "Commandos Strike at Dawn" (1942) is a stirring wartime drama that deftly combines action, …
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“Dune” (1984) Science Fiction Running Time: 137 minutes Written and Directed by: David Lynch Featuring: Francesca Annis, Leonardo Cimino, Brad Dourif, José Ferrer, Linda Hunt, Freddie Jones, Richard Jordan, Kyle MacLachlan, Virginia Madsen, Silvana Mangano, Everett McGill, Kenneth McMillan, Jack Nance, Siân Phillips, Jürgen Prochnow, Paul Smith, Patrick Stewart, Sting, Dean Stockwell, Max von Sydow, Alicia Roanne Witt and Sean Young Paul: “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I …
“Halloween III” (1982) Horror Running Time: 99 minutes Written and Directed by: Tommy Lee Wallace Featuring: Tom Atkins, Stacey Nelkin and Dan O'Herlihy Commercial Announcer: “It's almost time, kids. The clock is ticking. Be in front of your TV sets for the Horrorthon, followed by the Big Giveaway. Don't miss it. And don't forget to wear your masks. The clock …
“Halloween II” (1981) Horror Running Time: 92 minutes Written by: John Carpenter and Debra Hill Directed by: Rick Rosenthal Featuring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence and Dick Warlock Sam Loomis: “I shot him six times! I shot him in the heart, but... he's not human!” "Halloween II" from 1981 is a sequel that emerges as a quintessential embodiment of the slasher genre's golden era. …
“The Prisoner” (1967 - 1968) Television 17 Episodes Created by: Patrick McGoohan and George Markstein Written by: Patrick McGoohan, David Tomblin, Anthony Skene, Terence Feely, Vincent Tilsley, George Markstein Directed by: Patrick McGoohan, Pat Jackson, Don Chaffey, David Tomblin Featuring: Patrick McGoohan Number 6: "I will not make any deals with you. I've resigned. I will not …
“Shelley” (1979-1983) TV Comedy Seventy One Episodes Featuring: Hywel Bennett, Warren Clarke, Garfield Morgan, Belinda Sinclair and Josephine Tewson "Shelley," the beloved British sitcom that premiered in 1979, remains a timeless classic that continues to charm audiences with its wit, humor, and endearing characters. Set in the bustling city of London, the series follows the misadventures of the titular character, James …
“The Brokenwood Mysteries” (2014-present) TV Drama Forty Three Episodes Featuring: Neill Rea, Fern Sutherland, Nic Sampson, Jarod Rawiri, Cristina Serban Ionda, Pana Hema Taylor and Rawiri Jobe Kristin Sims: “Jacinta O'Connor, I'm arresting you for the murders of Nate Dunn and Evelyn Dunn. You have the right to remain silent.” Jacinta O'Connor: “It's a little late for that.”"The Brokenwood Mysteries" is a riveting New …
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“The Zone of Interest” (2023) Drama Running Time: 105 minutes Written by: Jonathan Glazer based on The Zone of Interest by Martin Amis Directed by: Jonathan Glazer Featuring: Christian Friedel and Sandra Hüller Rudolf Höss: ”The life we enjoy is very much worth the sacrifice” Jonathan Glazer's "The Zone of Interest" is not your typical Holocaust film. It eschews the expected tropes …
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“Priscilla” (2023) Drama Running Time: 113 minutes Written and directed by: Sofia Coppola Featuring: Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi and Dagmara Domińczyk Priscilla: “Was there something you're hiding?” Elvis: “I don't have a goddamn thing to hide! You're just being too goddamn aggressive and demanding!” Forget the kangaroos and sunburnt landscapes, folks. This "Priscilla" isn't your typical Oz road trip. We're ditching …
“All Creatures Great and Small” (1978-1990) TV Drama Ninety Episodes Created by Bill Sellars based on If Only They Could Talk and It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet by James Herriot Featuring: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Carol Drinkwater, Mary Hignett, John McGlynn, Margaretta Scott and Lynda Bellingham Tristan Farnon: [said frequently] “You're out of your *mind*, Siegfried!” "All Creatures Great and Small" is a timeless classic that captivated audiences for over …
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“Saw” (2004) Horror Running Time: 103 minutes Written by: Leigh Whannell Directed by: James Wan Featuring: Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter, Michael Emerson, Ken Leung and Leigh Whannell John: [to Amanda] “Congratulations. You are still alive. Most people are so ungrateful to be alive. But not you. Not anymore.” "Saw" (2004), directed by James Wan and written by Wan and Leigh Whannell, is a …
“Allelujah” (2022) Drama Running Time: 99 minutes Written by: Heidi Thomas and Alan Bennett Directed by: Richard Eyre Featuring: Jennifer Saunders, Bally Gill, Russell Tovey, David Bradley, Derek Jacobi and Judi Dench Sister Gilpin: “I mean, all these managers, all they think about is movement isn't it? Like the hospital system is just some giant bowel that has to keep pumping out shit.” "Allelujah," the 2022 TV …
“Anatomy of a Fall” (2023) Drama Running Time: 152 minutes Written by: Justine Triet and Arthur Harari Directed by: Justine Triet Featuring: Sandra Hüller, Swann Arlaud, Milo Machado-Graner, Antoine Reinartz, Samuel Theis, Jehnny Beth, Saadia Bentaieb, Camille Rutherford, Anne Rotger and Sophie Fillières Sandra Voyter: “Sometimes a couple is kind of a chaos and everybody is lost. Sometimes we fight together and sometimes we …
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