Alone (2014)

Actors: Jaime Zevallos (actor), LaJuan Mo Johnson (director), Leila Almas (actress), Dior Allen (actor), Daniel Chaffin (actor), Dominic Elliott-Spencer (producer), Dominic Elliott-Spencer (actor), Dominic Elliott-Spencer (writer), Jamie Lynn Edwards (producer), James Douglas Stevens (producer), Samantha Dalton (actress), Naomi Ross-Pena (actress), Renee Paulus (actor),

Genres: Crime, Short,

Virgin Produced: Comedy Vault (2012)

Actors: Barry Katz (producer), Zach Selwyn (actor), Kirk Fox (actor), Huntley Ritter (producer), Ben Gleib (actor), Justin Berfield (producer), Jason Felts (producer), Naia Cucukov (producer), Rene Rigal (producer), Dan Ahdoot (actor), Michael C. Forman (producer), José Salazar (editor), Mike Winfield (actor), Rebecca Farrell (producer),

Genres: Comedy,

Passion to Profession (2011)

Actors: John Wood (actor), Alan Finney (actor), Alan Finney (actor), John Hipwell (editor), John Hipwell (actor), John Hipwell (writer), John Hipwell (producer), John Hipwell (director), John Safran (actor), Simon Palomares (director), Simon Palomares (producer), Simon Palomares (actor), Simon Palomares (writer), Kat Stewart (actress), Lucy Freeman (actress),

Plot: In a relaxed, humorous atmosphere, Simon presents a collection of artists at varying states of their professional journeys. Not necessarily famous but people who have been forced to make choices to follow the fire that drives them to eventually make a happy comfortable living from their chosen. The interviews will explore a list of themes all relevant to following one's dreams so that instead of looking at their achievements we explore the mechanics and individual psychology that got them there. It will explore artist's journey in finding a balance between artistic integrity and making a living, or artistic integrity and being successful beyond their dreams. The troubles and tribulation of the artist within their family, were they supportive? Society... is it supportive? Is it easier to be an artist in Australia or abroad? And, if you were starting again, what would you do differently?

Genres: Documentary,

Man 2 Man: A Gay Man's Guide to Finding Love (2011)

Actors: Ant (actor), Spencer Reed (actor), Christopher Hines (director), Christopher Hines (producer), Christopher Hines (producer), Marcus Fields (actor), Brendan O'Hara (actor), Patrick Perrine (actor), Alan Downs (actor), Travis Spackman (actor), Chad Casper (actor), Will Mahan (actor), Salvatore Garanzini (actor),

Plot: In his new film, director and acclaimed documentary filmmaker Christopher Hines (The Butch Factor, The Adonis Factor) sheds light on why many gay men have the desire to be in long-term relationships, but sometimes find it difficult to make them work. "I think the film provides a lot of answers, with the help of psychologists, authors, and matchmakers, along with couples who have made it work, " Hines said. "The film also poses the ultimate question: Are you looking to get laid, or are you looking to fall in love?" The film, which premiered at film festivals around the world, also follows several guys as they use every means at their disposal, from phone apps and internet sites to old-fashioned bar hopping, in search of their soul mate. The film digs deep into gay men's hearts to discover what's preventing them from finding lasting love.

Genres: Documentary, Family, News,

Levity (2003)

Actors: Irene Litinsky (producer), Michael J. Harker (miscellaneous crew), Holly Hunter (actress), Morgan Freeman (producer), Sheena Larkin (actress), Michael Barnes (miscellaneous crew), Dorian Harewood (actor), Vlasta Vrana (actor), Kirsten Dunst (actress), Morgan Freeman (actor), Tony Calabretta (actor), Billy Bob Thornton (actor), Danny Blanco Hall (actor), Leah Holmes (miscellaneous crew), Charles Heaphy (miscellaneous crew),

Plot: The film philosophical approach at redemption. The protagonist Manual Jordan has gotten parole from a life sentence for the murder of Abner Easley, and returns to the city he lived in to try to seek redemption. He ends up living and working at a community house run by a preacher, Miles Evans. The film is equipped with beautiful voice-overs about the meaning of life and different philosophies for getting redeemed. Manual also becomes friends with Adele Easley, his victims sister, in an attempt to make up for what he did. While working at the home he has interactions with Sofia Mellinger, the druggie daughter of a famous singer, struggling with the lack of adult guidance in her life.

Keywords: activist, african-american, armed-robbery, atonement, attempted-robbery, aunt-nephew-relationship, basketball, being-followed, black-american, blonde
Genres: Crime, Drama,

Quotes:

Manuel Jordan: I read a book that was written in the 11th century. A man said that there was five steps toward making amends. The first involved acknowledging what you did. The second involved remorse. The third involved making right with your neighbor. Like if you stole his chicken, you'd have to go and bring him another. Only then were you able to go to step four, which was making it right with God. But it wasn't until step five that you could really get redeemed. It had to do with being at the same place and the same situtation. That as it goes, you'd go and do something different. Only I can't bring Abner Easely back like he was some stolen chicken. Certainly made sure of that 23 years ago. And I don't believe in some God that's gonna open His arms to me even if I did. So there goes steps three and four. And as for step five, time makes sure we're never in the same place twice, no matter how much we wish it. Which is why, for me, I know I'll never be redeemed.

Miles Evans: For pay, I got a room at a hundred dollars a month, which you can work down to nothing if you'll help with cleaning.::Manuel Jordan: What makes you think I need a room?::Miles Evans: God told me. You're carrying your damn suitcase, man.

Miles Evans: You think God talks to me? We argue maybe, but He don't participate. It's all right. I'll see Him one day. When I do, I'm gonna whip His holy ass.

[Manuel notices a photo of Adele's brother]::Adele Easley: My brother. He's a statistic.::Manuel Jordan: I'm sorry.::Adele Easley: I know. Everybody is.

Sofia Mellinger: You smell like sex.::Manuel Jordan: Well, you smell like puke.

Miles Evans: You know, you could get lucky. God might decide to grade you on the curve.::Manuel Jordan: It wouldn't matter either way.::Miles Evans: You don't know what the hell you talking about, do you? Why be afraid of a God that you don't believe in? Oh, I know, it seems like people are making up shit so they can feel good about all the pain, all the cruelty, loss, violence, suffering, death. Famine, bigotry, small-mindedness, repression, depression, oppression. Want me to keep talking? 'Cause I can go on forever with this shit.::Manuel Jordan: No, I get the point.::Miles Evans: The point is: I believe in the lie. Never underestimate its power. Now, as for me, well, I'm lying through my teeth. I'll see you soon.

Manuel Jordan: Abner, put the gun down.::Abner Easley: What the fuck are you doing? Get the fuck out of here.

Miles Evans: I don't need you to believe. I just need you to clean.

Manuel Jordan: Is there justice?::Adele Easley: For criminals, yes. But for the rest of us? Not unless there's a God.::Manuel Jordan: Do you think there is?::Adele Easley: No. Thank God.

Comedian (2002)

Actors: Garry Shandling (actor), Colin Quinn (actor), Jerry Seinfeld (actor), Chris Rock (actor), Jay Leno (actor), Ray Romano (actor), Dom Irrera (actor), Richard Pryor (actor), Barry Katz (actor), Robert Klein (actor), Godfrey (actor), Bill Cosby (actor), Kevin Nealon (actor), Jerry Seinfeld (producer), George Wallace (actor),

Plot: Fresh from the success of his sitcom, comedian Jerry Seinfeld decided to do the unimaginable: he completely retired his stand-up act, electing to start over again by developing entirely new material. "Comedian" follows Seinfeld through this process, as he rehearses in front of small comedy club audiences, meets with fellow comics and finally appears before a national audience.

Keywords: advice, ambition, applause, aspiring-comedian, backstage, bill-cosby, black-leather-jacket, bottled-water, butt-slap, cell-phone
Genres: Comedy, Documentary,
Taglines: See a man who had everything, who did a show about nothing, try to come up with something. There are no second acts in American lives. There are, however, a few hecklers. You'll laugh, you'll cry. And it'll be because you missed the point completely. If you loved 'Seinfeld', the same guy's in this. A film about comedy with Jerry Seinfeld Where does comedy come from? At last, a film from Miramax that won't win a damn thing. Jerry Seinfeld swearing. Only in theaters. It's an excuse to eat candy for 81 minutes. Without a doubt, the single most horrifying movie you'll ever see. (If you want to be a stand up comedian)

Quotes:

Comedian: The equivalent for a normal person would be to go into work each day in your underwear and try and do your job that you normally do. All of a sudden you can't do anything. That's how a comedian feels when he's doing a new bit.

Comedian: See, I'm not a 100% confident about this stuff and that's what kills me. If you're not 100% behind this you can't sell it.

Comedian: [showing his folders of jokes] If I'm doing a show and being Jewish, I can pull out the Jewish stuff. If I want to do dating, I can do dating.

Comedian: My parents retired to South Florida. They're gone now, but I'll tell you the truth, I have a beef with South Florida. I'll tell you, I don't know what it is. I'm sick about it, bitter. I sent two healthy 65-year old parents to South Florida. 30 years later - dead! I mean what is it, the water, the air - it's a death camp!

Comedian: Last year I thought I had lupus, has that happened to you yet? I was on the bus and I saw an ad, "Chances are that somebody on the bus has lupus." I look around, I'm the only one on the bus.

Comedian: [Pointing to that day's paper] Read this paragraph to me. Right there, now don't touch it.::Montreal Waitress: Oh I'm sorry. "Young standup comedian Orny Adams destroy, is that you? [Orny shows his ID badge] Orny Adams, is that your real name? Get out of town. No mom would name their child Orny Adams.

Comedian: What a cocksucker. He's such a cock, he doesn't know the F-he's talking about.::Other Appearance: Why?::Comedian: I'm going to sit there and let that guy talk to me like that?::Other Appearance: Wasn't, he didn't say anything bad, he just told you to relax. That's what I've been telling you. Just relax. Enjoy what's been happening.::Comedian: I'm going to start doing to what George does just sit there and smile.::Other Appearance: There's nothing he said that I would refute.

Comedian: I was huge. Bigger than life. I could be anywhere in the world. [laughter] [Cut to the airport] Nothing makes sense. I should be at St. Bart's. Nothing makes sense. [Cut back to the stage, in a depressing tone] I'm in a comedy club in Cleveland. [Back to airport] But that's what's working.

Comedian: If I get fired tomorrow, I'm a comic.

Comedian: I have no idea what the curve is, of when it's gonna... feel like it used to feel.::Comedian: When you're killing... you're up there killing, and you're miserable. That's how you'll know.

Jenny Jones (1991)

Actors: Christina Tong (producer), Billy Pittard (miscellaneous crew), Christina Tong (miscellaneous crew), Christina Tong (miscellaneous crew), Paulo DeMello (editor), Natasha Giraldo (miscellaneous crew), Chad Bernhard (editor), Chad Bernhard (miscellaneous crew), Dominick Pupa (producer), Dominick Pupa (miscellaneous crew), David Michael Fordham (miscellaneous crew), Mike Leonardo (miscellaneous crew), John Zook (miscellaneous crew), Carrie Clifford (producer), Barry Murphy (editor),

Plot: A talk show similar in format to those of Jerry Springer, Ricki Lake and Montel Williams. Sensational topics, with guests chosen to maximize the chances of open conflict. One common tactic is to bring on 'surprise' guests that other guests might otherwise refuse to publicly meet with. This tactic backfired once, when a male guest on a 'secret admirers revealed' episode later killed his admirer after discovering, on camera, that it was another man.

Keywords: audience-participation, character-name-in-title, interview, non-fiction
Genres: Drama, Talk-Show,

Mike Douglas Presents (1984)

Actors: Louie Anderson (actor), Louie Anderson (actor), Burt Reynolds (actor), Carol Burnett (actress), Tanya Tucker (actress), Tanya Tucker (actress), Rita Coolidge (actress), Mike Douglas (actor), Rita Coolidge (actress), John Hamilton (producer), John Hamilton (writer), John Hamilton (director), Dick Arlett (producer), Dick Arlett (writer), Penguin San Diego Zoo (actor),

Genres: Talk-Show,

Raging Bull (1980)

Actors: Joe Pesci (actor), John Turturro (actor), Gil Perkins (actor), Dennis O'Neill (actor), Martin Scorsese (actor), Harvey Parry (actor), Chuck Hicks (actor), Robert De Niro (actor), Gene LeBell (actor), Ted Husing (actor), Michael Badalucco (actor), Marty Farrell (actor), Vincent Barbi (actor), Jimmy Williams (actor), Frank Vincent (actor),

Plot: When Jake LaMotta steps into a boxing ring and obliterates his opponent, he's a prizefighter. But when he treats his family and friends the same way, he's a ticking time bomb, ready to go off at any moment. Though LaMotta wants his family's love, something always seems to come between them. Perhaps it's his violent bouts of paranoia and jealousy. This kind of rage helped make him a champ, but in real life, he winds up in the ring alone.

Keywords: 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, abusive-husband, anger, animal-in-title, arena, arrest, backstage, bar
Genres: Biography, Drama, Sport,

Quotes:

Jake La Motta: I get ya's both in the ring, I'll give ya both a fuckin' beatin', ya both can fuck each other.

Jake La Motta: [talks about Janiro] I'm gonna open his hole like this. Please excuse my French. I'm gonna make him suffer. I'm gonna make his mother wish she never had him - make him into dog meat... He's a nice, a nice kid. He's a pretty kid, too. I mean I don't know, I gotta problem if I should fuck him or fight him.::Tommy Como: [laughs] You're crazy. Fuck him or fight him.::Salvy Batts: If you're really in love with that fucker, just watch out.::Jake La Motta: By who?::Salvy Batts: Janiro.::Jake La Motta: You mean, you want me to get him to fuck you?::Salvy Batts: Me?::Jake La Motta: Yeah.::Salvy Batts: No, I don't want him to fuck me.::Jake La Motta: I could do that easily.::Salvy Batts: How ya gonna do that?::Jake La Motta: Because I'll get youse both in a ring, I'll give youse both a fuckin' beatin', ya both can fuck each other.::Salvy Batts: I get all full of blood.::Jake La Motta: You're used to that.

Jake La Motta: Friends. They're in a huddle. Big business meeting. By the pool, they sit around and talk. Big deals. They make sure she can hear. Big Man. Get the fuck outta here. Big shot. Get 'em all in a back room, smack 'em around, no more big shot, without his gun. They're tough guys. They're all tough guys.

Joey LaMotta: What are ya thinkin' about? Ya keep lookin'. Where the fuck you going? You're dead! You're married! You're a married man, it's all over. Leave the young girls for me.

Joey LaMotta: She ain't the kind of girl you just fuck and forget about, this girl.::Jake La Motta: Joey, how many times I gotta tell ya? Why're you always cursin' when I'm talkin' to you? Don't do it around me. Do it around your friends.::Joey LaMotta: She's a, the kind of girl you bang and forget about - she's not like that. You gotta spend time with her, get involved, you know...::Jake La Motta: D'you bang her?::Joey LaMotta: No.::Jake La Motta: Tell me the truth.::Joey LaMotta: I just told you the truth. I tell you the truth the first time. You don't have to ask me again. I never do that. I always tell you the truth. If I did it, you would know. I took her out a couple of times.::Jake La Motta: You went out with her and you didn't try to fuck her?::Joey LaMotta: I try to fuck anything.

Joey LaMotta: They only gave him that fuckin' decision because he's goin' in the Army next week. That's the only reason.::Jake La Motta: I knocked him down. I don't know what else I gotta do. I don't know what I gotta do...::Joey LaMotta: You won and they robbed ya! They're miserable because their mothers take it up the fuckin' ass! That's why.::Jake La Motta: I've done a lot of bad things, Joey. Maybe it's comin' back to me. Who knows? I'm a jinx maybe. Who the hell knows?

Jake La Motta: You punch like you take it up the ass.

[Sugar Ray Robinson has just battered Jake La Motta half to death, but Jake has stayed on his feet]::Jake La Motta: You didn't get me down, Ray.

Joey LaMotta: If you win, you win. If you lose, you still win.

Joey LaMotta: [over the phone, when no one answers, not realizing it's Jake calling] Your mother sucks giant elephant dicks!

Catskill Honeymoon (1950)

Actors: Josef Berne (director), Nathan Cy Braunstein (editor), Mary LaRoche (actress), Max Bozyk (actor), Jack Kemp (editor), Hy Jacobson (composer), Hy Jacobson (producer), Julius Adler (actor), Michal Michalesko (actor), Henrietta Jacobson (actress), Jack Lamont (producer), Cookie Bowers (actor), Reizl Bozyk (actress), Dina Goldberg (actress), Avram Lax (actor),

Plot: A Jewish resort hotel celebrates a pair of longtime customers' fiftieth wedding anniversary by staging an old-fashioned Borscht Belt show replete with singers, dancers, comedians, and impressionists. The show concludes with a fervent musical tribute to the year-old State of Israel. Filmed on location at Young's Gap Hotel in Parksville, New York and includes glimpses of the golf course, tennis matches, calisthenics classes and sunbathers.

Keywords: borscht-belt, dancer, hotel, master-of-ceremony, resort, resort-hotel, singer, variety-show
Genres: Comedy, Music,