A exploration of the fanaticism that surrounds the Apple brand, featuring interviews with Mac evangelists and members of the Mac community.
A retrospective documentary about the groundbreaking horror series, Friday the 13th, featuring interviews with cast and crew from the twelve films spanning 3 decades.
The Cell Phone Revolution is a revealing look at the enormous impact this small device has had on the way we live -- and the surprising dead ends and detours it took along the way. From a futuristic dream at the 1939 World's Fair -- the cell phone became a reality some thirty years later.
A hilarious look at the universe's most fervent fans.
A year in the life of troubled Australian graffiti artist Justin Hughes.
On a trip to Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia in January 2000, filmmaker Anne Bass came across a sixteen-year-old boy who moved her immensely with his amazing natural charm and grace as a dancer. A longtime devotee of the world of dance, Bass felt compelled to give this young boy the opportunity to leave his home and follow a dream that he could not yet have fully imagined. From the serene countryside of Southeast Asia to the halls of New York’s School of American Ballet to the stage of the Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle, DANCING ACROSS BORDERS peeks behind the scenes into the world of dance and chronicles the intimate and triumphant story of a boy who was discovered, and who only much later discovered all that he had in himself.
국내에선 앞에 84를 빼고 '찰리 모픽'이란 제목으로 1990년 정우씨네마에서 비디오로 소개되었다. 1991년 11월호 영화월간지 로드쇼에서 꼽은 컬트 영화 100으로 선정되어 이걸 보고 비디오를 찾아본 경우도 많았다.
똑같이 베트남전을 소재로한 명작 풀 메탈 자켓도 국내 개봉할땐 앞에 풀을 빼고 '메탈 자켓'이라는 제목으로 개봉한걸 생각해보면 뭔가 묘한 우연인듯하다. 풀 메탈 자켓이 스테디캠을 사용해 현장감을 선보였다면, 84 찰리 모픽에 이르러 핸드헬드 영상으로 전쟁묘사에 한층 더 다가갔다. 이 작품 이 후 핸드헬드 기법으로 전쟁의 현장감을 정점으로 찍게된게 그 전설의 라이언 일병 구하기.
1969년 구정 공세 이후의 베트남, '84 찰리 모픽' 담당으로 파견된 주인공이 6명의 군인들을 따라가며 작전을 수행한다는 심플한 내용이다. 줄거리 보다는 현장감, 분위기에 많이 의존하는 작품으로 50분이 지나도록 전투한번 안일어난다든가 하는 식으로 연출했다.
하지만 소규모 상영으로 이뤄진 터라 흥행 수익은 15만 달러에 그쳤다. 감독인 던컨은 이후 홀랜드 오퍼스 같은 영화 공동 각본, 제작을 맡기도 했고 덴젤 워싱턴 주연 영화인 커리지 언더 파이어 각본을 맡았으며 엘비스 프레슬리를 다룬 TV영화 엘비스(2005)를 연출하기도 했다.
A film about the world's most dedicated Star Wars fans. From lightsaber wielding martial arts academies to a filmmaker who built the world's only life-size Millennium Falcon, from a Monster Garage-esque sculptor whose professional livelihood is building custom lightsabers to metal-bikini wearing dancers who embody Slave Leia, the film offers viewers a rare glimpse into rabid fans' personal and professional self expression that borders on obsession.
Documentary about Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, focusing on the most difficult moment of the club, when it was demoted to the second division of Brazilian football in December 2007. The story is told from the testimony of fans - called Fiel Torcida - who suffered and were still supporting the team.
서른 살이 넘도록 챔피언의 승률을 올려주는 백업선수로만 전전긍긍하는 미키. 도로포장 일까지 겸하지만 늘 생활고에 시달린다. 복싱만이 떨어져 지내고 있는 딸을 데려오기 위한 돈을 벌 수 있는 유일한 돌파구이자, 그의 삶의 전부이다. 어린 시절부터 미키에게 권투에 관한 모든 것을 알려준 형 디키는 세계 챔피언, 슈가 레이 레너드를 쓰러뜨리며 집안의 자랑이자 모두의 영웅이 되었지만, 이제는 과거의 영광에 들떠 사고만 치는 골칫덩어리로 전락한다. 그래도 여전히 사랑하는 가족들이 따르는 맏아들이자 맏형인 디키는 미키에게 없어서는 안될 트레이너다.
A very visible, but misunderstood group dressed as Star Wars Stormtroopers do charity work worldwide. The story comes full circle when the amputee founder's own daughter is diagnosed with cancer and this surrogate family he created comes to his aid. We follow their public and private worlds in this documentary.
The PhanDom Menace presents the definitive look at the most devoted fans on the planet. Follow the lives of Australia's most passionate Star Wars fans as the moment they've waited 16 years for is suddenly upon them. See the amazing costumes, trivia soaked brains, vast collections and unconditional dedication that make these fans a breed apart. Be stunned by the shockwaves that echo through the Star Wars fan community at the dawn of its new prequel era.
Few TV series inspire devotion and loyalty the way star trek has, the classic sci-fi show has millions of dedicated followers around the world, with many more than just fans -they are "Trekkers" the most committed enthusiasts. In this fascinating programme we discover from the Trekkers themselves what inspires them and what motivates their love for Gene Roddenberrys timeless creation. Plus we are treated to excerpts from the starship Intrepid and go behind the scenes of the fans-made films to see how a hardy band of trekkers create their own installments, costumes make-up scenery acting and filming.
Obesity rates in the United States have reached epidemic proportions in recent years. Killer at Large shows how little is being done and more importantly, what can be done to reverse it. Killer at Large also explores the human element of the problem with portions of the film that follow a 12-year old girl who has a controversial liposuction procedure to fix her weight gain and a number of others suffering from obesity, including filmmaker Neil Labute.
Four Dimensions is a dynamic and exciting departure from previous windsurfing movies. Not only showcasing the explosive nature and intense technical capabilities of modern windsurfing, but also bringing new and progressive production techniques to create an inspirational film. Compared to many of the great “legends” movies previously released, Four Dimensions also leads us into the future of windsurfing, turning the spotlight on some of the most talented young sailors in the sport. Already accomplished competition sailors, these riders are the new champions of windsurfing who will lead our sport into its next evolution. Whether familiar with windsurfing or not, I challenge anyone to watch this film and not want to just go out and do it
A documentary about the production of From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) and the people who made it.
Pierre Carles and Georges Minangoy go to meet former French and Catalan partisans engaged in the anti-Franco anarchist struggle of the 1970s.
From the masters who create the mind-bending diversions to the tense competition at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Patrick Creadon's documentary reveals a fascinating look at a decidedly addictive pastime. Creadon captures New York Times editor Will Shortz at work, talks to celebrity solvers -- including Bill Clinton and Ken Burns -- and presents an intimate look at the national tournament and its competitors.
While California is going bankrupt, one business is booming. "How Weed Won the West" is the story of the growing medical cannabis / marijuana industry in the greater Los Angeles area, with over 700 dispensaries doling out the buds. As a treatment for a wide range of conditions, cannabis is quickly proving itself as a healthier natural alternative to many prescription drugs.
