Chris Brown: A History of Violence

2024

English

5.4

actor

assault

biographical documentary

rhythm and blues (r&b)

A biographical documentary that delves into the controversial personal life of iconic singer Chris Brown, charting his journey from a troubled childhood to global superstardom. It explores his violent public record, including allegations of domestic violence, assault charges and sexual misconduct, while questioning how a man with such a turbulent history maintains his celebrity status. With expert and cultural commentary layered throughout, the film offers thoughtful reflections on the cycle of abuse and its lasting psychological impact, shedding light on the experiences of survivors and the aftermath of their trauma.

In Camera

2023

English

5.7

♡ 2

100%

Naqqash Khalid Director

Rory Fleck-Byrne as Bo

Sarah-Jane Potts as C D

Amir El-Masry as Conrad

Gana Bayarsaikhan as Photographer

A young man spends most of his time recording self-tapes for parts he never gets. After multiple rejections for a series of nightmarish commercial auditions, he takes it upon himself to find a new part to play.

Enemy

2013

English

6.9

♡ 200

73%

based on novel or book

Denis Villeneuve Director

Jake Gyllenhaal as Adam + Anthony

Sarah Gadon as Helen

Mélanie Laurent as Mary

Isabella Rossellini as Mother

A mild-mannered college professor discovers a look-alike actor and delves into the other man's private affairs.

Lost in Translation

2003

English

7.7

♡ 138

95%

Sofia Coppola Director

Scarlett Johansson as Charlotte

Giovanni Ribisi as John

Anna Faris as Kelly

Kazuko Shibata as Press Agent

Two lost souls visiting Tokyo -- the young, neglected wife of a photographer and a washed-up movie star shooting a TV commercial -- find an odd solace and pensive freedom to be real in each other's company, away from their lives in America.

Accidentally in Love

2011

English

6.1

♡ 8

David Burton Morris Director

Jennie Garth as Annie Benchley

Fred Willard as Dick Brocton

Robert Alan Beuth as Doctor Louanne

Louanne as Mama Crowne

Eddie James, a disgruntled actor who wants to do more than play "Mulligan the Rabbit" on a children's TV show, discovers life can change in a heartbeat when he accidentally gets into a car accident with single mother Annie Baker. In the unexpected friendship that develops between them, Eddie tries to help Annie's nearly-blind daughter Taylor get an operation to restore her sight.

This Is the End

2013

English

6.6

♡ 297

82%

Seth Rogen Director

Channing Tatum as Channing Tatum

Emma Watson as Emma Watson

Kevin Hart as Kevin Hart

Paul Rudd as Paul Rudd

While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.

Tootsie

1982

English

7.4

♡ 56

91%

Sydney Pollack Director

John Carpenter as First Actor

Bill Murray as Jeff

Christine Ebersole as Linda

Jim Jansen as Stage Manager #2

Tobin Bell as Waiter

When struggling, out of work actor Michael Dorsey secretly adopts a female alter ego – Dorothy Michaels – in order to land a part in a daytime drama, he unwittingly becomes a feminist icon and ends up in a romantic pickle.

What Happened to Mr. Cha?

2021

Korean

4.4

♡ 4

Dong-kyu Kim Director

In-Pyo Cha as

Jae-Ryong Song as

Jin Shi-Won as Reporter #5

With the peak of his career long behind him, an actor clings to his past glory — until a sudden wake-up call forces him to face who he's become.

The Hero

2017

English

6.5

♡ 63

77%

older man younger woman relationship

Romance

Western

Brett Haley Director

Cameron Esposito as Cameron Esposito

Doug Cox as Doctor

Sam Elliott as Lee Hayden

Krysten Ritter as Lucy Hayden

Lee, a former Western film icon, is living a comfortable existence lending his golden voice to advertisements and smoking weed. After receiving a lifetime achievement award and unexpected news, Lee reexamines his past, while a chance meeting with a sardonic comic has him looking to the future.

Intervista

1987

Italian

7.0

♡ 4

79%

Federico Fellini Director

Lara Wendel as Bride

Federico Fellini as Federico Fellini

Clarita Gatto as 'Fellinian' Woman

Ingrid Lill Høgtun as Girl at Casting

Federico Fellini welcomes us into his world of film making with a mockumentary about his life in film, as a Japanese film crew follows him around.

Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony

2021

English

7.0

♡ 6

Clara Kuperberg Director

Winona Ryder as Self

Keanu Reeves as Self

Emma Thompson as Self

Brad Pitt as Self

Hopkins’ career has spanned several decades, which is why we will also use many interviews that he gave throughout his life, allowing us to put him back into the context of each period and will be helpful in understanding his role in the history of cinema, because he was far from following the trends. He never belonged to any film movement; he is a chameleon that has always preferred natural acting, ‘non-acting’ when method acting was the fashion.

Swingers

1996

English

7.2

♡ 29

87%

Doug Liman Director

Heather Graham as Lorraine

Jon Favreau as Mike

Brooke Langton as Nikki

Stephen Gaghan as Onlooker at Model Party Entrance

After 6 years together, Mike's girlfriend leaves him, so he travels to LA to be a star. Six months on, he's still not doing very well— so a few of his friends try to reconnect him to the social scene and hopefully help him forget his failed relationship.

Three Amigos!

1986

English

6.5

♡ 28

45%

John Landis Director

Joe Mantegna as Harry Flugleman

Martin Short as Ned Nederlander

Hector Elias as Pedro

Randy Newman as Singing Bush

A trio of unemployed silent film actors are mistaken for real heroes by a small Mexican village in search of someone to stop a malevolent bandit.

A Family Affair

2024

English

5.4

♡ 46

40%

Richard LaGravenese Director

Nicole Kidman as Brooke Harwood

Zac Efron as Chris Cole

Vince Pisani as Jesse

Kathy Bates as Leila Ford

Joey King as Zara Ford

The only thing worse than being the assistant to a high-maintenance movie star who doesn't take you seriously? Finding out he's smitten with your mom.

The Country Girl

1954

English

7.2

♡ 14

78%

husband wife relationship

George Seaton Director

Jack Kenny as Actor Ed Fury

Ed Fury as Actor in the Play

Forbes Murray as Party Guest

George Ford as Theatre Patron

An actor on the skids is given one more chance to regain his stardom, as well as his self-respect, yet his alcoholism may prevent that from happening.

Body Double

1984

English

6.8

♡ 60

80%

Brian De Palma Director

Steven Bauer as Assistant Director in 'Holly Does Hollywood'

Guy Boyd as Det. Jim McLean

Melanie Griffith as Holly Body

Monte Landis as Sid Goldberg

After losing an acting role and his girlfriend, Jake Scully finally catches a break: he gets offered a gig house-sitting in the Hollywood Hills. While peering through the beautiful home's telescope one night, he spies a gorgeous woman dancing in her window. But when he witnesses the girl's murder, it leads Scully through the netherworld of the adult entertainment industry on a search for answers—with porn actress Holly Body as his guide.

Ride

2018

English

4.6

♡ 21

31%

Jeremy Ungar Director

Will Brill as Bruno

Kari Wahlgren as GPS Voice

Jessie Usher as James

Bella Thorne as Jessica

A night in Los Angeles becomes a psychological war for survival when an Uber driver, James, and his passenger, Jessica, pick up Bruno, who is charismatic but manipulative.

Birdman or

2014

English

7.7

♡ 261

91%

Alejandro González Iñárritu Director

Zach Galifianakis as Jake

Jackie Hoffman as Lady on Balcony

Edward Norton as Mike

Emma Stone as Sam

A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become more altruistic, rebuild his career, and reconnect with friends and family prove more difficult than expected.

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Chris Brown: A History of Violence

In Camera

Enemy

Lost in Translation

Accidentally in Love

This Is the End

Tootsie

What Happened to Mr. Cha?

The Hero

Intervista

Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony

Swingers

Three Amigos!

A Family Affair

The Country Girl

Body Double

Ride

Birdman or