Soundtrack: Mychael Danna

Direction Jonathan Dayton · Valerie Faris

Cast Abigail Breslin · Steve Carell · Toni Collette · Greg Kinnear

Synopsis Little Miss Sunshine (2006) introduces us to the eccentric Hoover family, consisting of a grandfather with a penchant for cocaine and profanity, a father who is a struggling motivational speaker, a mother who is overwhelmed, an uncle recovering from a...

Direction Nora Twomey

Synopsis The Breadwinner (2017) is an animated film inspired by the acclaimed novel by Deborah Ellis, which follows the journey of a resilient young girl who adopts a male disguise to support her family. This narrative is a poignant exploration of...

Direction Deepa Mehta

Cast Sarala Kariyawasam · Seema Biswas · Lisa Ray · John Abraham

Synopsis Water (2005) is a profound and moving exploration of India's historical context, directed by Deepa Mehta. The narrative unfolds in the 1930s, focusing on a young Hindu girl whose life is dramatically altered by the rigid traditions of her religion....

Direction Atom Egoyan

Cast Ian Holm · Sarah Polley · Bruce Greenwood · Earl Pastko

Synopsis The Sweet Hereafter (1997) follows a lawyer haunted by the loss of his daughter to substance abuse, who travels to a small Canadian community where a tragic school bus accident has claimed the lives of 20 children. His mission is...

Direction Joss Whedon

Cast Eliza Dushku · Harry Lennix · Fran Kranz · Tahmoh Penikett

Synopsis Dollhouse: Echo - Unaired pilot (TV) (2008) introduces Echo, a dedicated operative among a group of volunteers who serve at the Dollhouse, a clandestine and illicit global enterprise that leases out customized individuals to fulfill the demands of wealthy clients....

Direction Ang Lee

Cast Suraj Sharma · Irrfan Khan · Rafe Spall · Tabu

Synopsis Life of Pi (2012) follows the extraordinary journey of a young man named Pi Patel, who finds himself adrift in the vast Pacific Ocean after a catastrophic shipwreck. Trapped in a lifeboat with a menagerie of wild animals—a Bengal tiger...

Direction Atom Egoyan

Cast Mia Kirshner · Bruce Greenwood · Elias Koteas · Arsinée Khanjian

Synopsis Exotica (1994) is a film that delves into the world of a strip club, a simulated tropical haven where young female dancers address the sexual and psychological desires of their patrons. Among the frequent visitors is Francis, a troubled tax...

Direction Ang Lee

Cast Kevin Kline · Joan Allen · Sigourney Weaver · Christina Ricci

Synopsis The Ice Storm (1997) unfolds in November 1973, in the affluent town of New Canaan, Connecticut. The nation is gripped by the Watergate scandal, and the Beatles are embarking on solo ventures. The Hood family, meanwhile, is navigating a tumultuous...

Direction Atom Egoyan

Cast Charles Aznavour · Christopher Plummer · Elias Koteas · Eric Bogosian

Synopsis Ararat (2002) follows a young man who, while being questioned by a customs official, reflects on the profound impact that his involvement in a film project had on his life. The film in question delves into the harrowing events of...

Direction Atom Egoyan

Cast Bob Hoskins · Elaine Cassidy · Peter McDonald · Arsinée Khanjian

Direction Marc Webb

Cast Joseph Gordon-Levitt · Zooey Deschanel · Geoffrey Arend · Chloë Grace Moretz

Synopsis (500) Days of Summer (2009) is a unique romantic comedy that delves into the complexities of love and relationships. The story revolves around Tom, a young man who believes in the transformative power of love, and Summer, a woman who...

Direction Dan Scanlon

Synopsis Onward (2020) is set in a magical suburban realm where two teenage elf siblings, Ian and Barley Lightfoot, embark on a quest to find out if any magic remains in their world. Their mission is to spend one final day...

Direction Bennett Miller

Cast Brad Pitt · Jonah Hill · Philip Seymour Hoffman · Robin Wright

Synopsis Moneyball (2011) follows the journey of Billy Beane, the innovative general manager of the Oakland Athletics, as he revolutionizes the game of baseball. Faced with a limited budget, Beane turns to unconventional methods, utilizing advanced statistical analysis to assemble a...

Direction Mary Harron

Cast Sarah Gadon · Edward Holcroft · Zachary Levi · Kerr Logan

Synopsis Alias Grace (TV Miniseries) (2017) is a gripping 6-episode series that delves into the real-life tale of Grace Marks, an Irish immigrant and housemaid who was incarcerated in 1843 for the alleged murder of her employer, Thomas Kinnear. Despite Grace's...

Direction Atom Egoyan

Cast Elias Koteas · Arsinée Khanjian · Maury Chaykin · Gabrielle Rose

Synopsis The Adjuster (1991) follows Noah, an insurance adjuster portrayed by Elias Koteas, who assists individuals who have endured the devastation of losing their homes and other calamities. Noah becomes overly entangled with his clients, exploiting their fragility to manipulate their...

Direction Mira Nair

Cast Naseeruddin Shah · Lillete Dubey · Shefali Shetty · Vijay Raaz

Synopsis Monsoon Wedding (2001) unfolds in the bustling city of New Delhi, where the Verma family is in the midst of organizing their daughter's arranged nuptials. The patriarch, Lalit Verma (Shah), and his wife navigate the emotional rollercoaster as their daughter...

Direction Bennett Miller

Cast Philip Seymour Hoffman · Catherine Keener · Clifton Collins Jr. · Mark Pellegrino

Synopsis Capote (2005) presents a compelling portrayal of the renowned author Truman Capote, masterfully embodied by Philip Seymour Hoffman. Directed by Bennett Miller, the film delves into Capote's journey while crafting his groundbreaking non-fiction novel "In Cold Blood," which brought him...

Direction Atom Egoyan

Cast Christopher Plummer · Dean Norris · Martin Landau · Henry Czerny

Synopsis Remember (2015) follows the journey of an elderly man with dementia who embarks on a perilous quest for vengeance, intertwining the grim events of the Holocaust with a present-day mission of retribution. As his memory fades, he relies on notes...

Direction István Szabó

Cast Annette Bening · Jeremy Irons · Shaun Evans · Michael Gambon

Synopsis Being Julia (2004) is set in London during 1938, where the renowned actress Julia Lambert grapples with the challenges of aging in the spotlight. As her youth and beauty begin to fade, she feels her career slipping away and finds...

Direction James Mangold

Cast Winona Ryder · Angelina Jolie · Clea Duvall · Brittany Murphy

Synopsis Girl, Interrupted (1999) follows Susanna, a young woman who is admitted to a psychiatric hospital after a series of troubling events, including delusions and a suspected suicide attempt involving aspirin and vodka. She is sent to Claymoore, a private mental...