A teenage girl (Kaya Scodelario, WUTHERING HEIGHTS) develops a strange attraction to her mysterious new neighbor (Jessica Biel, THE ILLUSIONIST). As the they become close, a chilling secret is revealed.

Police officer Amadeus Warnebring was born into a musical family with a long history of famous musicians. Ironically, he hates music. His life is thrown into chaos when a band of renegade musicians decide to perform a musical apocalypse using the city as their orchestra. Reluctantly, Warnebring embarks on his first musical investigation...

A documentary about a guy, Jim Killeen, who Googled himself and then went all over the world meeting others with his name.

A drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and her husband's incarceration.

San Francisco based musician Goh Nakamura (playing himself) is at the height of his career. With a national tour on the horizon and his song being featured in a national TV commercial, Goh has the life he always wanted. When his long distance girlfriend Erika (AYAKO FUJITANI) breaks up with him over Skype, Goh feels lost, as though no one could ever heal his broken heart. One night in San Francisco, he meets a fellow indie musician Yea-Ming (playing herself). Unexpectedly, Goh experiences a special connection with Yea-Ming and finds himself on a road trip with his cousin Mike  (MICHAEL AKI)  to see her in Las Vegas.

ALASKALAND tells the story of Chukwuma, an Alaska-raised Nigerian struggling to balance his cultural heritage with the pressures of the larger world around him. After a family tragedy forces a two-year estrangement from his younger sister Chidinma, the siblings reconnect in their hometown. Although their time apart has created new frictions, they find their reconciliation bringing them closer to each other and to their roots in this gorgeous, knowing debut film.

Christmas time is looking swell for pretty, unassuming real-estate-agent Suzanne Barrington: she just sold a house to a nice swinger couple; her weatherman husband Jeff scored a sweet new job; and her favorite holiday is quickly approaching. After a sudden tragedy takes Jeff away, Suzanne is left lost and lonely. Even worse, a friend of his confesses a secret: there's another woman. Her name's Fantasia and she works at the "girl club." In their grief, the two women form an awkward but meaningful friendship. Pushing away the ghosts of Christmas present, Suzanne falls into Fantasia's world of dance parties, shoplifting and substances! But maybe that's not what Suzanne's looking for either...

NIGHT OF THE ALIEN is a clever mash up of comedy, science fiction, coming of age, psychedelics, conspiracy theories, witch craft, white trash, and pop culture.

FRAN, an unemployed slacker, and best friend THE LORD OF EVIL AND DARKNESS are two lost souls on a road trip through the Southern California desert. Along the way they pick up a hitchhiker, who claims to be an Alien from the planet Zoltran.

This unlikely trio then encounters Stoners, Strippers, Knights of the"square"-table, an effeminate drug thug, the vortex of destiny, and a master plan to take over the world via American Idol. Oh yeah, and theres a fish tank.

Slacker, Dino Rado, and his uptight partner, Steven Scheere made a bad investment, they borrowed money to fund a "B" movie that flopped big time, and now the Jamaican Mob wants it's money back.

As a last resort they steal an idea from a screenplay to cast unsuspecting actors to pull off a real heist.

Their plan was flawless... until they put it into action.

Dino and Steven didn't plan on getting shot at, beaten up, or even worse, falling in love.

Best first time Director: Dan Deluca and Kris Arnold, Best Actor: Dan Deluca - awarded by NYIIFF and Best Comedy Screenplay awarded by Craig Kellum former/original "Saturday Night Live" writer

Follow filmmaker Blake Freeman (NOOBZ) as he pries and pranks the country's extraterrestrial and paranormal 'experts' on a quest to show old and bankrupt LeRoy why protecting himself from the unknown wasn't the best investment.

Inspired by a true story, "Transatlantic Coffee" is a tale of boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl ...only the boy is a 41 year old clown, the girl, a teenage stripper from London. Alex is battling bleak circumstances within his version of a hostile world. However, his outlook evolves with the emergence of the young, sharp and adventurous, Mandie. The oddball duo embrace each other for who they are, until Alex's secret trauma bubbles to the surface, leaving for a climax that should not be missed.

Written and directed by Erik Peter Carlson, Transatlantic Coffee is a story of lust, love, loss, yearning, and ultimately confusion amidst a city in the shadows of tragedy.

Homer Garçon is an unpublished science fiction novelist living off the success of his wife, Trude Garçon-Moore, a Hollywood producer. 'Trapped' in lavish surroundings and with rejection letters piling high, Homer has convinced himself of his wife's infidelity. In the darkly-comic 'A Swingin' Trio,' follow Homer as he dives into the prickly territories of self-awareness and self pity, in his quest to find the truth about his possibly cheating wife--and himself--all at a Valentine's Day dinner decidedly set for three.

Lotto, Wooky and Wally are three ordinary guys who share a dream of striking it rich. But nothing can prepare them for what lies ahead when they actually discover the world's largest nugget of gold. When word gets out that three beer swilling guys are now multi-millionaires, everyone wants a piece of the action...and the nugget suddenly goes missing. The nugget takes on a life of its own as the guys set out on a wild goose chase to gain back their fortune. Along the way everybody learns that you have to be careful what you wish for...instant wealth changes their lives with hilarious consequences but losing it is no joke! A comedy with its weight in gold!

Bobby Kelly, a promising young lawyer at a corporate law firm, is fed up with the path his career has taken, practicing the very type of law he has always resented. After singing on a whim at an old cocktail lounge one night, he suddenly quits his job, seemingly throwing his life away, and becomes the singer at The Foxes Den. There, Bobby meets a unique group of people, all of whom help him discover what it is he’s truly meant to do with his life.

If you were born in the '40s, your decade began with the election of Franklin Delano Roosevelt to an unprecedented third term ... the country was isolationist ... American workers got the forty hour work week ... Walt Disney Studios released Fantasia and Pinocchio ... Nylon stockings went on sale for the first time ... and Glen Miller wrote the decade's signature song, In the Mood.

What happens when a teacher in New York City is accused of misconduct or incompetence in the classroom? They are sent to the 'Rubber Room' while an investigation is launched. They spend months or even years there getting full pay and doing nothing.

Ling Kwong is a 40-year-old, self-assured, Chief Inspector of Police. He's solved numerous difficult cases on his own, has a flawless track record, and soon, is to be promoted to Superintendent of Police. Everyone sees him as the future head of the Hong Kong Police Force. Ling has a perfect family - a beautiful, gentle wife, a charming son and a posh lifestyle. In every sense, he is as enviable as he is successful. His perfect life takes an abrupt turn though, when he wakes up after fainting in a dilapidated building, on one of his operations. He wakes to discover his short-term memory damaged, and is more shocked to find his best colleague killed in the same building...

Get in shape and have fun with the cast of the movie musical Standing Ovation.

BET RAISE FOLD: The Story of Online Poker is a feature documentary that follows a new generation of Internet poker professionals during the meteoric rise and sudden crash of the multibillion dollar online poker industry of the 2000s.

Two very different dogs move into together when their owners get married. But when thieves try to break into their house, these four-legged foes must team up to defend their home.

Playing out like a heist thriller spiced with cutting-edge animation and jaw-dropping real-life surveillance footage, Havana Marking's Smash & Grab is an exclusive all-access pass into the world of the infamous gang of international jewel thieves known as the 'The Pink Panthers.' The mysterious Panthers have stolen nearly a billion dollars worth of jewels from boutiques in the world's most opulent cities, including London, Dubai, Paris, and even the red carpet at Cannes. Featuring never-before-seen interviews with key members of the gang, this provocative documentary explores the gang's incredible history and details their highly charged game of cat-and-mouse with global police forces working furiously to stop them.

In the not-so-distant future, Captain Jordan Strider, a Special Forces Officer in the New World Alliance, is chosen for a top-secret mission. Sent to a desolute planet, Terra 219, to arrest possible traitors to the Alliance, Strider must survive with only a government issued experimental suit as protection. He quickly learns of a plan to end all humanity. The Captain now faces a choice; to continue as instructed on his mission or chose his new mission, to save the world.

Richard Parks -- Conquering the world is a 3 part documentary which follows the twists and turns, dramas and dangers of Richard Parks' epic 7-month race to climb the highest summits on each of the world's continents and stand on all 3 poles (The North Pole, South Pole and the summit of Everest) making history in the process. The gritty and inspirational documentary gets under the skin of Richard's punishing 18 months of training and transformation from rugby player to mountaineer, as well as following every gruelling step of his world first challenge to make mountaineering and polar history. This emotional journey allows the viewer to experience the highs and lows of extreme altitude and the hardships and endurance it takes to conquer the world's 7 summits and poles back to back. From the wilderness and beauty of Antarctica to the brutal ascent of Mount Everest. From exhaustion to severe frostbite, to falling through deadly crevasses, Richard Parks -- Conquering the World is a story of risking life and limb to make ground-breaking history and achieve the unachievable. A jaw dropping narrative of human sprit and endurance to the corners of the Earth.

A young man must return to his small Appalachian hometown to face his grandmother's worsening Alzheimer's disease only to discover that his own painful memories are holding him back in his life.

Jane Adams is an actress living in a house precariously perched above the beach in Malibu. Her age exempts her from more and more acting opportunities. That's when her young, aspiring-actress niece arrives for a weekend stay - a weekend filled with confronting fears, burgeoning relationships, and navigating life in the early 21st century. Also starring Kent Osborne, Larry Fessenden, Ti West and Lindsay Burdge.

Cut to Black is the story of disgraced former NYPD detective Bill Ivers (Dan Eberle). Ivers is on a self-destructive path - he's plagued by debt, struggling with alcoholism, and carrying on a risky affair with his landlord's wife. Presented with a lucrative offer, Ivers agrees to help his former friend and mentor, John Lord, in a bid to reconcile with his estranged daughter Jessica (Jillaine Gill), by getting rid of a petty stalker. To do so, Ivers must enter Jessica's nocturnal world, The Confessional, the club where she works as a stripper, and contend with her suspicious boyfriend and his disreputable colleagues. Ivers uncovers a tangled web of corruption and deceit that threatens more than one life, but also offers the chance for true redemption. Shot in lavish black-and-white tones, CUT TO BLACK is a gorgeous cinematic tribute to classic Noir, set against stark, gritty urban modernity. Nobody gets away clean in this gripping story of love, loyalty, and sacrifice.

Joshua (Aaron Goldenberg), is a 17-year-old student, who goes to school every day simply because he has to. At school he gets picked on and beat up, and at home he feels alone, isolated and uncared for. His mother works long hours and communicates with him by leaving him video instructions and messages, and his father is never around. His teachers are oblivious and apathetic, and his principal, Mr. Almeida (Roberto Escobar), has a lot on his plate with a high school that must conduct daily weapons searches and seizures. The school's two-man security force can only react to what they see, though security guard Tony (Eric Nelson) is very much concerned for his students and consumed with how to teach them to make the right decisions in life. Tony relies heavily on his faith as he tries to navigate the halls of a school which deals with more than the usual pressures of teenage angst as it contends with the lack of parental nurturing and support. Rage has a way of hiding itself until it's too late, and in Joshua, rage is buried deep.

Almost 40 years ago Easy Rider captured America's imagination as a counterculture film that explored an era and its trials and tribulations. Now, part sequel, part prequel, Easy Rider: The Ride Back delves into the family lineage of Wyatt "Captain America" Williams (played in the original by Peter Fonda) and the families trials and tribulations throughout the decades of the 40's, 50's, 60's, and 70's to present day. Juxtaposed against the families love affair with motorcycles, the film delves into issues of love, war, honor, and redemption, while keeping true to the spirit of the original film: the iconic "buddy ride" and the idea of a continuing search for freedom in an America that is struggling to find its identity.

When two orphans, Bianca and Tomas meet up with some friends, they concoct an elaborate scheme to rob an aging movie star and one-time Mr. Universe, Maciste (played by Rutger Hauer). At once a sly psychological thriller with erotic overtones, this unique film finds a young woman faced with a moral dilemma as a unique friendship develops between her and the actor in his crumbling mansion.

Comedian Jim Breuer brings his manic energy and zany characters on stage for his new outrageous special.

Buying Sex looks at the contentious debate over pending reforms to Canadian prostitution laws, prompting us to rethink our attitudes toward the “oldest profession.”

Martha is an autistic mathematical genius. Suddenly, her mother is viciously murdered before her eyes and she along with her cousin Nicole must use her unique abilites to catch the killer.

Jasin and Caleb's eternal bliss is put to the test when Jasin's century old rival Demetrius returns to get his revenge. Demetrius plots to destroy Jasin by creating an army of vampires by recruiting unwilling victims from the local boxing gym for his new brood. In his quest for domination, he recruits Jasin's ex, Tara, who is still quietly grieving from Jasin's rejection. Power and passion collide when the two broods finally clash. Who will remain and who will be destroyed for eternity?

$uperthief is a captivating firsthand look at the life of Phil Christopher, a career criminal, Mafia associate, and one of the most successful bank robbers in United States history. Through raw and candid interviews, the film delves into Christopher's brutal street and prison life, offering a behind-the-scenes look into the world professional crime. $uperthief features interviews with Christopher, as well as former FBI agents, police officers, family members and old friends of Christopher.

A former police detective working as a curator at the Justice and Police Museum becomes obsessed with a beautiful victim in one of the crime scene photographs in his exhibition from the 1960's. As he delves into the mystery surrounding the image, he must confront the truth, not only about this dead woman, but about his own life.

A thousand years ago the world completely collapsed. War, famine, and greed killed off the human race. Not much remains except for the mutants, scum, and robo-people. Humanity is a long-lost notion. Everyone must kill to survive. Even Santa.

Lewis Black takes what makes us crazy and makes it funny. It's a night of live comedy you won't forget... but if you do, it's probably because you're taking a drug that lowers your cholesterol.

BLACKBIRD dramatizes the ill-fated courtship between two melancholic heroin addicts - Gulf War veteran Bayliss and ex-stripper Froggy as they fall in love and battle magnetizing addictions. The possibility of redemption waxes strong from time to time, with hope for some semblance of a "normal life" lingering quietly in the background, but Bayliss and Froggy never quite seem to find the strength and control to pull everything together. And in the end, they join one another on a downward spiral that leads inexorably toward mutual self-destruction.

A manipulative police crackdown on organized crime has ignited a tricky power struggle in the yakuza underworld. As the police force prepares a full-scale crackdown, anti-gang detective Kataoka wants to start a war between crime families for their mutual destruction. His war incendiary device is the rumored dead boss Otomo (Kitano), who seeks to retire from a life of crime yet can't help but get drawn back into the battle.

The film begins with Martin, an acclaimed scriptwriter currently entering a rocky patch in his career, giving a lecture to a group of students. This is a scene which we return to throughout as it provides clues as to the direction of the narrative. At a party that evening for his daughter's birthday Martin meets the seductive and mysterious Angelique. When he finds her upstairs in his study the sexual tension is undoubtedly evident. However, when Angelique's body turns up in a canal 2 days later we are led to question both Martin and the circumstances of her death. This mystery is increased yet further with the arrival of her twin sister Therese. Over the course of the film the mystery about the sister's past, the disappearance of Martin's wife 10 years ago and Angelique's death will all be called into question.

The Secret of the Grain is a touching and resoundingly humanistic story set in the rustic port of Sete in southeastern France. Slimane has worked in the same shipyard job for over 35 years, when his growing dissatisfaction prompts him to try to open his own restaurant. His dream seems unbelievable, but his contagious conviction and persistence work their way into the hearts of his loyal but dispersed family; the four children from his first marriage, his ex-wife, current girlfriend and her bright, outspoken daughter, Rym (played to great acclaim by the stunning newcomer Hafsia Herzi). A grand film about ordinary people, The Secret of the Grain is a deliciously slow-burning indie drama about fate, food and family.

Kevin and Laura, each struggling to make it in Hollywood, bump into each other at a coffee shop. Days later their thoughts drift toward finding each other... without any common ground save for the coffee shop, will they succeed?

Narrated by Morgan Freeman, this film reveals new evidence how JFK embarked on secret back channel peace efforts with Nikita Khrushchev & Fidel Castro, determined to get out of Vietnam despite intense opposition inside his own government.

After a cruel twist of fate, Mike loses his beloved job as a children’s clown and starts slipping into the abyss, unleashing a psychopath so insane that John Wayne Gacy would be shocked.

Walk with Me is an expressionistic portrait of three women: Rebecca, a theater artist-activist, who grew up during the turbulent 1950s and '60s; Lisa, a dance-theater artist and scholar; and Anu, a first generation South Asian actor-educator living in Washington, DC. While at work in prisons, community centers and schools, each woman has found theater as a way to engage a level of activism in themselves and form inclusive spaces with others to tell stories of joy or sorrow. Woven with luscious animation, archival images and performance footage, Walk With Me reveals that one person -- one artist -- can make a difference.

Kathleen Hanna, lead singer of the punk band Bikini Kill and dance-punk trio Le Tigre, rose to national attention as the reluctant but never shy voice of the riot grrrl movement. She became one of the most famously outspoken feminist icons, a cultural lightning rod. Her critics wished she would just shut-up, and her fans hoped she never would. So in 2005, when Hanna stopped shouting, many wondered why. Through 20 years of archival footage and intimate interviews with Hanna, THE PUNK SINGER takes viewers on a fascinating tour of contemporary music and offers a never-before-seen view into the life of this fearless leader.

From Michel Gondry, the innovative director of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and The Science of Sleep, comes this unique animated documentary on the life of controversial MIT professor, philosopher, linguist, anti-war activist and political firebrand Noam Chomsky. Through complex, lively conversations with Chomsky and brilliant illustrations by Gondry himself, the film reveals the life and work of the father of modern linguistics while also exploring his theories on the emergence of language. The result is not only a dazzling, vital portrait of one of the foremost thinkers of modern times, but also a beautifully animated work of art.

From 1977 to 1981, multimedia artist Stephen Seemayer took a Super-8mm movie camera and captured some of the artists and denizens of downtown L.A. in their unnatural habitat. He filmed them at work and at play, discussing art and the experience of living amid the gritty alleys and deserted industrial buildings at the city's urban core. A rough cut of the resulting documentary, "Young Turks," was screened at a 1981 event called the Downtown Drive-In. The film was projected onto the wall of a warehouse that had been converted into artist studios. Then it was put into storage and never seen again. Newly digitized and fully reedited with additional footage, "Young Turks" has been re-envisioned by Seemayer, along with film editor Pamela Wilson, with an eye to sharing it with a new generation. In 1981, rents were cheap and life was edgy in downtown L.A. The artists featured in "Young Turks" discussed their reasons for moving there and how it affected their work. Seemayer also turned his camera on those less fortunate who made the streets their home. He managed to capture an intimate snapshot of downtown at a crossroads, before skyscrapers and the Museum of Contemporary Art, when "loft living" was more than just an advertising slogan.

Pol is a teenager with a seemingly calm life. He lives with his brother, and is still in high school. However, Pol has a secret: Deerhoof, a cuddly teddy bear who thinks, moves around, and with whom he shares his best moments. Life goes on as normal until the arrival of Ikari, an enigmatic student who seems to be hiding something. Pol is fascinated by his new classmate and attracted to the dark side he harbors. An inexplicable death and a series of strange events will transform the meek student's routine into a fantastic adventure, which will take over their lives.

When Andie (Michelle Monaghan, SOURCE CODE) gets pregnant after a one night stand, she offers to give the baby to her best friend (Radha Mitchell, RED WIDOW), But can their friendship survive the pregnancy?

Award-winning comedy about a lonely young man who finds himself at a restaurant with two strangers and his best friend. After lots of discussion, the four of them learn much more than they ever imagined about death, sex, and dinner.

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I AM ZOZO is a psychological horror film about five young people who play with a Ouija board and attract the attention of the malevolent Ouija demon ZoZo.

For the first time in history, the tables have turned on men. Society, in an effort to protect our children, has incited a witch-hunt for a parent's worst nightmare: pedophiles. Are men the victims of modern sexism, or is the hysteria justified? This documentary seeks to answer this question while considering the inherent political and social consequences of such generalization. How did we come to such a drastic conclusion about men? Are all men pedophiles?

This fascinating and award-winning documentary explores 200 years of the craft of butchering, examining the changes in the meat industry and the renaissance of modern butchers. ﾓMeat Hookedﾔ follows three current butchers in the New York area, revealing a new generation of craftsmen who are interested in sustainability, affordable organic and grass-fed meat, humane slaughtering practices, and a nose-to-tail philosophy of using the entire animal. Featuring interviews with ﾓJulie and Juliaﾔ author Julie Powell, filmmaker John Sayles, and veteran as well as up-and-coming butchers, the film examines the desire to return to a more authentic consumer experience, where consumers have a sense of control over their food experiences and what they eat. A FilmBuff Presentation.

Nothing says home like good food, family, music and a crackling fire. This premier HD fireplace brings the warmth of a fire to your home for relaxing nights with loved ones and a backdrop for every special gathering.

This compelling documentary chronicles the dedication of military dog teams on the front lines of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Following five young Marines from training through deployment, the film reveals the grueling competition for placement in the K9 program where men and women train their new, four-legged partners to become highly skilled and reliable collaborators, capable of functioning on the deadliest battlefields in the scorching deserts of the Middle East. With lives on the line, there is no room for error, as these highly skilled dog teams are responsible for the well-being of countless fellow Marines. "Always Faithful" explores the intense bond that develops between man and dog as they put their lives on the line day after day. A FilmBuff Presentation.

Phyllis Diller's brand of comedy is as timeless today as it was in the 1960s, when she became a regular on popular variety and talk shows. From her outrageous costumes to wildly teased hair, Diller was a pioneer among female comics, paving the way for future stars. Who can forget her hilarious housekeeping and marriage tips, her beleaguered husband Fang, her cackling laugh and self-deprecating sense of humor?

Contracted tells the cautionary tale of Samantha (Townsend), a twenty‐something party girl with little discipline and even less direction. After experiencing a lapse in her relationship with her lover (Stegeman), she's forced to move back in with her overbearing mother (Williams). Samantha's only means to escape seems to come in the form of a flower competition that she's determined to win. Things take a turn for the worse when Samantha spends the night with mysterious man (Barrett), leaving her hung‐over and guilt‐ridden. However, something else is wrong with Samantha. Something is infecting her. Unsure of the disease or the man who gave it to her, she must attempt to hide it from her loved ones. Now, Samantha realizes she is not just the victim of an STD, but rather the host of something much more catastrophic. Prepare to witness a zombie film like you've never even imagined.

Based on true events. On the edges of Las Vegas, 17-year-old Andrew Eriksen's life is spiraling out of control, his descent into drugs and violence rapidly gaining momentum. Andrew's mother (Golden Globe nominee Diane Venora) is helpless to control her son and fighting an addiction of her own, but she refuses to watch her only child destroy himself. As a desperate last resort, she hires a private company to kidnap and confine her son in a locked-down adolescent hospital. When Andrew is subjected to the secret abuses of the program, he realizes must do anything it takes to get free. But first he must face his own demons head-on. Winner of 39 international film festival awards, Self-Medicated is an extraordinary portrait of redemption and personal triumph over hardship that "packs a startling punch." - Variety

Based on “The Cartel” by Pulitzer Prize Winning civil rights scholar Taylor Branch, and his article in The Atlantic, “The Shame of College Sports,” Schooled: The Price of College Sports is a comprehensive look at the business, history and culture of college sports in America and how it became a billion dollar industry built on the backs of athletes who are deprived of numerous rights.

The extraordinary story of the iconic poet, musician and folksinger Violeta Parra, whose songs have become hymns for Chileans and Latin Americans alike. Director Andres Wood (MACHUCA) traces the intensity and explosive vitality of her life, from humble origins to international fame, her defense of indigenous cultures and devotion to her art.

To save his job as an employment agent, former musician William (Willie K) must get a job for Merton (EicGilliom), a bumbling man-child who surfs every day in a place where there are no waves. Meanwhile, William's long-time girlfriend, Laura (Carolyn Omine), cooks up a half-baked scheme to drag her man t the alter. Fueling the fun is a colorful cast of islanders including a traffic cop, (Augie T), a tourist (Jake Shimabukuro) and cameos by Pat Simmons of the Doobie Brothers and Willie Nelson. Written/directed by Maui's Brian Kohne, Get a Job "is a name dropper's delight--a who's who of Hawaiian musicians and entertainers" (Hawaii Tribune-Herald) with a tropical soundtrack by the award-winning Barefoot Natives. It's a multicultural plate-lunch of surprise and hilarity certain to leave you smiling and hungry for more!

A biography of the tragic life of one of the greatest soccer players in Brazil, Heleno de Freitas.

Killer whales are beloved, majestic, friendly giants, yet infamous for their capacity to kill viciously. Blackfish unravels the complexities of this dichotomy, employing the story of the notorious performing whale Tilikum, who — unlike any orca in the wild — has taken the lives of several people while in captivity. Blackfish expands on the discussion of keeping such intelligent creatures in captivity.

Directed by award-winning musician Plan B, this gritty crime drama follows six people over the course of seven days as they struggle to survive and make a name for themselves on the unforgiving streets of London. A FilmBuff Presentation.

Giorgio's Lobster Farm has been a tradition in Brooklyn for over 65 years. Manned by an eccentric crew and serving the best seafood in the state, the renowned establishment now faces grave financial troubles. The Giorgio family must find a way to hold on to the business or risk losing the cornerstone of their identity. Under pressure, each member of the family is forced to take a new tack in their personal relationships.

What do actors Mark Ruffalo and Melissa Leo, musicians Natalie Merchant and Joan Osborne, and New York Governor Cuomo have in common? Find out in this compelling anti-fracking doc where the message is in the music. A FilmBuff Presentation.

From the director of The Trip and 24 Hour Party People comes a moving story about a man's 5-year prison sentence and how his family struggles with his absence.

Dive into the unique subculture of the stacking community, and find out what it's like to be a fierce rival in an underdog sport. This captivating documentary follows the highly competitive world of sport stacking, the international individual and team sport that involves stacking specialized plastic cups in specific sequences in as little time as possible. What started as a novelty on the “Johnny Carson Show” in 1990 has grown to become part of school curricula for students in over 34,000 schools in 30 countries. Though played by all ages, the sport is dominated by 10 to 14-year-olds, considered the best of the best. A FilmBuff Presentation.

Reno inherited a gorgeous-but mortgaged, house in Hollywood from his uncle, he and his girlfriend Holly are going to need some help to pay the bills. Reluctantly, the two begin the search for roommates. After a disastrous series of interviews, they finally find themselves living with Chad, a charismatic womanizer who's got an eye for Holly, and Nicole, a blonde bombshell who can't keep herself from flirting with Reno. Naturally, Reno is worried that both his new roommates, Chad and Nicole, want to sleep with Holly. Reno must fend off their advances while keeping his own secret desires for the lusty Nicole in check. As sexual tensions mount, it's anyone's guess who'll come out on top...or the bottom!

While balance has been restored to much of the cosmos, there are still worlds on the fringe under attack by more evil mutants. Kugo gets a cyborg upgrade and new powers in order to face enemies more deadly than before.

Chicago detective Guy Shelby has spent his promising young career working by the book and upholding the law at all costs. This all changes when his father, a revolutionary forensic pathology, is murdered shortly after he unveils a device that is certain to change the face of criminology forever. As the search for the killer proceeds, a string of high profiles murders begin to occur in Guy's back yard. As his world is turned upside down, the distinction between the hunter and the hunted becomes unclear.

Soon nobody can be trusted...

Shot as a live-action video game, Insanity is one of the most groundbreaking films to come along in years. Filmed entirely on location in Chicago, where government corruption, contract killers, and federal cover-ups build suspense from the opening frame until the closing credits. This gripping, high-action thriller delivers exhilarating, fast-paced entertainment as you are taken inside one of the most feared groups of assassins in the country. Hidden forensic evidence, secret task forces, and murder all intertwine in this psychological mind-bender.

On May 7th, 2011, a young man named Shane Bitney Crone tragically lost the love of his life, Tom, to an accident. Because they weren't married or prepared for the unexpected, Shane lost all legal claims to Tom after he died. Tom's family banned Shane from the funeral and he was unable to say goodbye. On May 7th, 2012 Shane posted a video on YouTube, entitled "It Could Happen to You." He created it to honor his partner and show the world what can happen when two people are legally barred from having equal rights and equal protections under the law to marry. Shane's partner was named Tom Bridegroom. The video went viral, passing two million views within seven days.

"Audrey Tautou stars in famed director Claude Miller's final film, a gorgeously photographed adaptation of Franois Mauriac's legendary 1927 novel about one woman's fight for love against the social norms of French provincial life.

In the pine-forested Landes region in southwest France, young ThŽrse (Tautou) has married wealthy but arrogant Bernard Desqueyroux (Gilles Lellouche) and is now part of the oppressively traditionalist Desqueyroux family. Although able to live in the lap of luxury, ThŽrse soon realizes that her role is to be forever subservient to Bernard. When her best friend Anna (Ana•s Demoustier) falls madly in love with a handsome young Portuguese man, ThŽrse is tasked to persuade Anna to forego her planned nuptials. But as she witnesses first-hand Anna's passionate determination to keep her lover by her side, ThŽrse finds her own desire growing and soon sets out to free herself from the provincial conventions that threaten to keep her forever repressed."

Nothing says the holidays better than good food, family, holiday music and a crackling fire. This premier HD fireplace brings the warmth of a fire to your home for relaxing nights with loved ones and a backdrop for every special gathering.

Anton Corbijn is one of the most versatile and authoritative visual artists in popular culture of the past thirty years. He has had a vast influence on what defines fame and artistry in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Initially as a photographer, he played a large role in building the image of artists such as Joy Division, U2 and Depeche Mode. He also contributed to the redefinition of the iconography of artists like The Rolling Stones and Metallica for a new generation.

Inside Out examines Anton's youth and current life and, in doing so, searches for the source and meaning of the themes in his life and work: sacrifice, fame, religion and death. This documentary shows what drives him and what his ideas are on the modern icons that he has created. For the first time Corbijn has granted full access to his life and reveals how he sees himself. He exposes his character and work method through critical and comprehensible interviews with, among others, Bono, Herbert Grönemeyer, Lou Reed and Metallica. The result is an intimate and revealing portrait of a quintessential artist of postmodern pop culture.

J.J. an aspiring M.C. newly arrived on London's exciting outlaw urban music scene. He's got the skills, he's got the rhymes, he's got the drive. One Problem -- not only is J.J. a white boy from the sticks -- he's also gay.

Set in the near-future UK, Saoirse Ronan plays Daisy, an American teenager sent to stay with relatives in the English countryside. Initially withdrawn and alienated, she begins to warm up to her charming surroundings and strikes up a romance with the handsome Edmund (George MacKay). But on the fringes of their idyllic summer days are tense news reports of an escalating conflict in Europe. As the UK falls into a violent, chaotic military state, Daisy finds herself hiding and fighting to survive.

Dumped by his girlfriend, Doug decides to change his routine by trying something totally crazy -- climbing the summit of Kilimanjaro. This unconventional comedy features Brian Geraghty ("The Hurt Locker") and comedian Jim Gaffigan. A FilmBuff Presentation.

On a remote island in Southeast Asia, a team of scientists, studying the regenerative properties of the salamander, discovers what their Bangkok headquarters refer to as “The Priceless Gift”: an elixir of life. News of the discovery travels quickly, and profiteers begin to circle the island, only to find out just how dangerous a discovery it is. During the research process, they also uncovered an unstoppable disease. When the research team goes missing, it leaves behind a warning: that the disease has spread, and is threatening to go global. Special forces and mercenaries from around the world descend on the island, making apparent that there is more at stake than just profit and ambition, but the survival of humanity.

The princess' spaceship makes an emergency landing on the planet Ramda during a magnetic storm. There, the minions of a scheming queen hatch a plan to kidnap the princess and extract her psychic powers at the cost of her life.

Academy Award-nominated director Markus Imhoof (The Boat Is Full) tackles the vexing issue of why bees, worldwide, are facing extinction. With the tenaicyt of a man out to solve a great mystery, he investigates this global phenomenon, from California to Switzerland, China and Australia. Exquisite macro-photography of the bees in flight and in their hives reveal a fascinating, complex world in crisis.

This riveting doc profiles inmates of the New Folsom, one of California's most maximum-security prisons, and the arts program that allows them a chance at redemption. A FilmBuff Presentation.

Since "The Wild One" in the 1950s the world has been fascinated with the mythic culture of the American biker. Who are these people with the loud motorcycles, leather jackets, tattoos, and long beards? Where are they going as they roar through town in large packs? And what do they do when they arrive wherever they're going? I RIDE is the film that finally tells the true-to-life story of the biker community in America. Through the eyes and music of The Fryed Brothers Band, I RIDE will take you on an illuminating road trip through the biker world: bare knuckle fights you actually sign up for, wild bar-b-ques and camp outs, and partying raw and rowdy at some of the biggest hard core biker festivals. This trip will wind up at Sturgis, South Dakota for a Fryed Brothers Band performance to end all performances.

When his late mother appears in a vision and tells him to go to Bucharest, Charlie Countryman immediately boards a plane across the Atlantic. A chance encounter with an ailing passenger leads Charlie to Gabi, a Romanian beauty, changing the course of his entire trip. As he falls head-over-heels in love with Gabi, he realizes that her dark past is riddled with dangerous baggage: namely her gangster ex-husband who has no intention of letting Gabi go. Determined to protect her, Charlie enters into a hallucinatory underworld filled with violence and, strangely enough, love.

Lily, Lily's best friend Bianca, Lily's sister Lori, and Lori's lover Pam move into their first off campus house together. The antics and the tempers run high between the girls. Lily and Pam argue constantly. Bianca is always having sex with anyone who gives her what she wants. Lori and Lily try to stay true to their hearts, but even they have trouble staying "pure". What the girls don't know is that the owner is a Nalusa Chito who eats the souls of evil women. He locks them in the house and then, one by one, he kills them off. But he saves the most innocent for his long term plans. He continuously needs souls so he wants her to lure other girls into his home for him to devour.

"The crime genre seduced me because, every time around, it involves you, the viewer; it's like a puzzle in which you are involved and which provokes you to foresee what is to come...Working on this film, I chose to look, in an almost clinical way, at a police procedural and the way in which cops react; I follow Cristi around the same way he follows his suspects around, with the strong belief that cinema is witness to a meaningless world." - writer-director Corneliu Porumboiu. "Confounds expectations..a subversive intellectual exercise, a philosophical jest." - Kenneth Turan, LA Times. "Exquisitely dry... just about flawless.... ranks right up there with 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AND 2 DAYS" - Phillips, Chicago Tribune.

Channing has it all: a beautiful home, a rock star lifestyle, and a loving husband intent on ruining it all by knocking her up.

Geared for the actor or actress who is already "working" in the business and has representation. It covers all types of acting opportunities including commercials, soap operas, industrial films, music videos, television and film and includes the different approaches and audition techniques unique to each type of audition. There is also a separate segment on improvisation and how important it is for actors to learn to improvise and "think outside the box". Teaches: Audition Callbacks, Wardrobe, Casting Directors, Types of Acting Work, Commercials, Soap Operas, Industrial Films, Music Videos, Improvisation, Modeling & Stunts. Bonus Material: Includes tips from professionals Jeff Olan (Casting Director - "Medium", "Greys Anatomy", "Pulp Fiction"), Eddie Conna (Actor/Stuntman - "Fast & Furious", "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles), Catherine Asimov (Fashion Photographer).

A cross-generational story of how the gold star children of Vietnam are mentoring the gold star children from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is a one hour film of resilience, hope and the power of sharing.

Frances (Greta Gerwig) lives in New York, but she doesn't really have an apartment. Frances is an apprentice for a dance company, but she¹s not really a dancer. Frances has a best friend named Sophie, but they aren't really speaking anymore. Frances throws herself headlong into her dreams, even as their possible reality dwindles. Frances wants so much more than she has but lives her life with unaccountable joy and lightness. FRANCES HA is a modern comic fable that explores New York, friendship, class, ambition, failure, and redemption.

The beautiful Princess Aurora must undertake a dangerous mission to the Great Planet, 30,000 light years away. But first she needs a royal guard to ensure her safety on the long voyage...

In America's basketball heartland, four boys from rural Medora, Indiana fight to end their high school team's losing streak, as their dwindling town faces the threat of extinction. A FilmBuff Presentation.

Three strangers' lives collide in surprising ways when each is deported to their native Jamaica and forced to start anew on the punishing, unforgiving streets of Kingston.

When a petty thief learns that his latest mark is a struggling single mother who works at a homeless shelter, he decides to use his savvy street smarts to make this Christmas one to remember for her and her young son.

Narrated by Sean Bean (“Lord of the Rings”, “Game of Thrones”). Every winter, the people of Ashbourne, UK, gather in the center of their town to renew the longest running sports rivalry on earth. The game is called Shrovetide Footbal and is the origin of Soccer, Footbal and Rugby. Each team consists of hundreds if not thousands of people. The field of play...the town itself. The object of the game is simple: Get a 4-pound ball to one of 2 goals… that lay 3 miles apart.

Can a sacred plant medicine from the Amazon heal our minds and spirits? In the heart of the jungle, a naturopathic doctor and an accountant experience life-altering epiphanies when they drink the psychoactive brew ayahuasca, the 'Vine of the Soul'. This award-winning documentary explores the mystery of ayahuasca shamanism, offering insights into the nature of spirituality, mystical experience and self-healing discovered through an expanded state of consciousness. Is ayahuasca a doorway to direct knowledge of the divine or a path that leads to psychological trauma? Can it cure modern addictions to drugs and alcohol or is ayahuasca itself a possible substance of abuse? Some call it a medicine, others a sacrament; the Amazonian shamans say it is simply a 'plant teacher' that tells you what you need to know. Interviews with indigenous and Western shamans, ethnobotanist Dennis McKenna, addiction expert Dr. Gabor Maté and scholar Kenneth Tupper speak to the increasing use of ayahuasca outside the Amazon and the potential benefits for Western medicine, personal spiritual growth and a new understanding of Nature.

Ricky Jay is a world-renowned magician, author and performer who provokes astonishment from even the most jaded audiences. This is a mesmerizing journey into the world of modern magic and a look at those who have mastered it.

Kate has a rare gift: she can tell when people will die, down to the precise hour and minute, just by looking at them. She encounters Jason and is able to see that he will die within hours. Upon her notifying him of his ill fate, Jason and Kate make a pact. Jason promises that if he discovers an "afterlife", he'll send Kate a message after his death. That night, as Kate predicted, Jason dies under mysterious circumstances, leading Kate to an unexpected journey to find truth about life, death, and most important of all, love.

Abby has not gotten over the tragedy of her father's death or the dominatrix who killed him. His death left a permanent impression in her mind that men who love her will always abandon her. She is determined to discover the reasons for his death and avenge his murder. Posing as a dominatrix, she eases her way into the world of sadomasochism and sexual fantasies...a perfect setup for finding the truth and getting revenge!