R/Evolve (2013)

Actors: Scott C. Brown (actor), Basil Shadid (writer), Basil Shadid (miscellaneous crew), Basil Shadid (actor), Basil Shadid (editor), Basil Shadid (producer), Justin Minich (actor), William Maria Rain (director), William Maria Rain (actor), Devin Martha Rodger (actress), Tobi Hill-Meyer (actor), Brittany Alsot (miscellaneous crew), Lowell Deo (actor), Stephen Anunson (actor), Stephen Anunson (miscellaneous crew),

Plot: Lucas and Lincoln just got engaged. Marriage equality may soon be legal, and Lucas will have everything he wants-a career and a stable home with Lincoln. Meanwhile, Lincoln is leading a major account at his advertising firm-one that will rehabilitate the image of conservative company Big Corp by having its CEO grandstand for the marriage equality campaign. The approach could secure loyal "pink money" for Big Corp and launch Lincoln's career. It's the opportunity of a lifetime, but Lincoln senses something isn't right. When he picks up a free-spirited hitchhiker named Raccoon, Lincoln inadvertently enters a world of art and activism. New concepts of freedom and stability are revealed to him, awakening the artist inside him. However, his new-found radical politics quickly jeopardize his work, his relationship and the struggle for marriage equality, leaving everyone asking, "What is the face of equality and what is the price?"

Genres: Comedy, Drama,
Taglines: How would you finance your freedom? What is the face of marriage equality?

Crossroad (2012)

Actors: Kim Estes (actor), Kim Estes (producer), Barbara Kerr Condon (actress), Amy Weber (actress), Amy Weber (producer), Sean Galuszka (actor), Larry Marko (actor), Olivia Dunkley (actress), Lindsay Lucas-Bartlett (actress), Bryna Weiss (actress), Robert Mann (miscellaneous crew), Philip Bulcock (actor), Kyle Prohaska (miscellaneous crew), Kevin Flood (actor), Nathan Reid (actor),

Plot: Fueled by revenge, Michael sets up a meeting with Clef Robie, the man who murdered his wife and child 6 years ago. His plans of killing him come to a standstill when two gunmen rob the diner. Michael takes matters into his own hands when he shoots them and holds the entire diner hostage until he kills his target.

Genres: Drama,
Taglines: Where fates collide, one road appears. Where Fates Collide, One Road Appears Where fates collide, one road appears

LA Underground (2012)

Actors: Peter Leon (writer), Peter Leon (editor), Peter Leon (director), Clinton James Austin (actor), J. Patrick Ohlde (actor), J. Patrick Ohlde (writer), Katie Mullaly (actress), Tony McMillen (actor), Albert Varela (actor), Charles Lynch (actor), Mikal Mullaly (actor), Daniel Samson (actor), Jamie Eldredge (actor), Jeffrey Stephenson (actor), Jake Hoyer (actor),

Plot: L.A. underground is the story of Dead retina, a Los Angeles Rock band that just recorded their first record, the only problem is their record label has just gone out of business and the studio is holding their master tapes hostage until the band is able to come up with $15,000. They're only solution insight is to participate in illegal underground boxing to try to earn the money themselves.

Keywords: boxing, los-angeles-california, tucson-arizona
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Sport,

Pride (2011)

Actors: James Karen (actor), Susan Blakely (actress), Tina Pavlides (producer), Pauley Perrette (actress), Mark Cirillo (actor), Alex Boling (actor), Barrie Wild (actor), Greg O'Connor (composer), Marc Saltarelli (editor), Marc Saltarelli (director), Marc Saltarelli (producer), Andy Martinez Jr. (actor), Elizabeth Pan (actress), Jessica Kiper (actress), Derek Long (actor),

Plot: On the morning of his annual gay pride party, Stephen is forced to take in his homophobic father who had disowned him over 20 years ago. Now suffering from Alzheimer's dementia, the father gets a crash course in all things gay from Stephen's eclectic mix of friends. Seeds of their turbulent relationship come to light as does hope that the two can move past their fears, accept and forgive one another.

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music, Short,

Sparkle (1999)

Actors: Wendy Anderson (actress), Dean Evans (editor), Jeff Beesley (producer), Jeff Beesley (writer), Jeff Beesley (director), Deborah Day (producer), Doug Patterson (producer), Jud Laing (producer), Jake Roberts (actor), Bradley Turton (actor), William Butler (actor), Ashly MacDiarmid (actress), Duncan MacDiarmid (actor), Elizabeth Raum (composer), Jenifer Bender (actress),

Genres: ,
Taglines: Her name is Sparkle. Let her entertain you.

Krazy Girls (1998)

Actors: Jeffrey Wylie (director), Mr. Dan (actor), Patricia Cotter (actress), John Copeland (actor), Darryl Carlton (actor), Mona Mansour (actress), Christian Satresugui (actor), Steven Mounts (actor), Robert Ring (actor), Tim Bennett (actor), Scott Vandrick (actor), Angie Gibbs (actress),

Genres: Short,

Taxi Dancers (1993)

Actors: Robert Miano (actor), Sonny Landham (actor), Lenny Rose (actor), Robert Axelrod (actor), Norman Thaddeus Vane (producer), Norman Thaddeus Vane (director), Norman Thaddeus Vane (writer), George Peck (actor), Reinhard Schreiner (editor), Reinhard Schreiner (producer), Jeffrey Silverman (composer), Michele Hess (actress), Larry Blank (composer), Max Goldberg (actor), Christopher Cho (actor),

Genres: Action, Drama,

Quotes:

Lowisa: In this business you gotta have smarts.

Star: My nipple's killing me.

Diamond Jim: I'm so rich I own my own S-and-L.

Diamond Jim: A gambler has a death wish - tonight I'm betting my whole future on you, and I don't wanna come up snake eyes.

Diamond Jim: You and old what's-his-name ride the bucking bronco last night?

Miguelito: Keep an eye on that long-haired punk over there.

Miguelito: I killed a lot of gooks in Nam just like you.

Bobby: Did that cowboy make it with you yet?

Mercedes: This chocolate popsicle will melt in your mouth.

Xin qi long zhu (1991)

Actors: Akira Toriyama (writer), Kai-Ping Cheung (producer), Ching Kang Yao (writer), San Peng (actor), Chun-Liang Chen (producer), Chun-Liang Chen (director), Ricky Wong Ga Kui (producer), Ying Hung Chiu (actor), Kam Tao (actor), Zhong Yu Huang (actor), Tung-Chuen Cheng (actor), Jeannie Tse (actress), Grand Cheung (editor), Long-Sheng Jiang (actor), Ruan-Feng Su (actor),

Plot: The evil alien King Horn has attacked the planet Earth in search of the seven magic Dragon Pearls in order to to conquer mankind and rule the universe. He begins his plan by acquiring two of the Pearls, along with kidnapping Sparkle, a guardian of one of the Pearls. Sparkle's grandson, the Monkey Boy, now sets out on a quest to stop the King, picking up a ragtag band of comrades: the tech-savvy Y-Tou, a fat shape-shifter named Piggy, the rogue bandit Westfoot, and the aged but perverted Turtle Hermit. This gang is the only hope against the King... if they don't steal the Pearls for themselves.

Keywords: based-on-comic, manga, remake
Genres: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi,
Taglines: The ultimate battle for the universe!

Quotes:

Turtle Man: Turtle shot!

Son Goku: I'LL KILL HIM!

Shenron: You are all only granted one wish, so what do you wish for? You must tell me now!

[last lines]::Yamcha: I have a wish...::Son Goku: Yes, what is it?::Yamcha: I want to challenge you to a fight!::Son Goku: Well, your wish is granted! [they charge at each other]::Miss Snow White: Go for it, Monkey Boy! Go for it, Westwood!

Jen-Jen's father: Who are you?::King Horn: I'm King Horn! I want the Dragon Pearl!::Jen-Jen's father: The Dragon Pearl belongs to us, you can't have it!::King Horn: [laughs] I always get what I want! Nobody has been able to stop me!

Son Goku: Grandpa! Grandpa, what's up?::Son Gohan: My boy, I don't care about my own life. But this Pearl is very important. We can't lose it!::Son Goku: Grandpa, tell me what's going on. Why do you suddenly talk like this? I won't let anyone hurt you, and I'll safeguard the Pearl!

Son Goku: Granddad, with this magic pole, I can protect you and the Pearl from any invaders!

Son Goku: Grandpa, I'll let you attack me!

[Monkey Boy goes out hunting]::Son Gohan: Hey! The day before yesterday we had a tiger, and yesterday was lion. So, my boy, what are you thinking of giving me today, then?::Son Goku: Elephant!::Son Gohan: Huh? That may be too tough for my teeth.::Son Goku: Okay, how about some fish?::Son Gohan: Fine! What kind of fish?::Son Goku: Crocodile!

Son Goku: [feeding monkeys] Hey, take it easy, you guys! I'll bring you bananas every day!

Sparkle (1976)

Actors: Howard Rosenman (producer), Howard Rosenman (writer), Peter Brown (producer), Dorian Harewood (actor), Joel Schumacher (writer), Eugene Jackson (actor), Philip Michael Thomas (actor), Marie Kenney (miscellaneous crew), Beryl Vertue (producer), Irene Cara (actress), Sam O'Steen (director), Lonette McKee (actress), Lester Wilson (miscellaneous crew), Paul Lambert (actor), Mary Alice (actress),

Plot: Three sisters (Sister and the Sisters) from Harlem become singers. Sister (Lonette McKee) becomes involved with drugs, while Sparkle (Irene Cara) ends up being the one who gets famous. This film tells of how drugs ruin Sister's relationships and eventually end her life. It is also about the relationship between Sparkle and Stix (Philip Michael Thomas).

Keywords: african-american, alcoholism, backstage, blaxploitation, concert, domestic-violence, drug-addiction, drugs, fame, female-nudity
Genres: Drama, Music,

Quotes:

Sister: [after Delores and Sparkle discover her drug addiction] Can't you see? Sister can't fly on only one wing.....

Delores: We're old enough to iron for ourselves. You ain't our maid.::Effie: I always iron clothes for the ones that I love.::Delores: I suppose you love them crackers that you work for?::Effie: You watch your mouth. Now, go get your homework before I give you a sign in a place you won't forget.

Sparkle: What do you want?::Stix: Looking for a girl singer.::Sparkle: Didn't you know? This family's fresh out.::Stix: Sparkle...::Sparkle: When'd you get back?::Stix: A few days ago, my grams been real sick...::Sparkle: A few days ago. Must've been out when you called.::Stix: Sparkle... Look, I know how you feel.::Sparkle: I know you do. You know, it's funny. One brain in this room thinking for two people. Since when did you know how anybody feels? About anything except yourself, Mr. Stix Warren?::Stix: Look, Sparkle, we got a lot to talk about. But unless you talk about it, you know, just give me a chance.::Sparkle: Give you a chance? Wanna know something funny? When you first left, I wasn't sure if I'd be able to live without you. Yeah, I used to sit in this room and wondered if I would ever get through another second. Can you imagine a person so unhappy? To not know if they'd live through another second? I got through the second, Stix. Minutes, days, months, weeks. I'm doing fine without you. Just fine.::Stix: Sparkle, no matter what you think of me, I came back because I want you to sing. Why you think I been so busy since I been back? Got me a job at the record company, lined up all my old contacts...::Sparkle: You know, you were always so good at business, Stix. Business! BUSINESS!::Stix: And it's no truer than it is now. I want you to sing, Sparkle.::Sparkle: What have I got to sing about? Sticks, what have I got to sing about?::Stix: I loved Sister too. But what happened to Sister happened to Sister, not to you. You got your whole life. I want you to sing. Don't bury yourself with your sister.::Sparkle: Get out of here. Get out! Nobody ever understood Sister except me! Don't you ever, ever, use her name again! Get out of here! GET OUT!

Effie: [Effie comes in and hears a hallway door close] Delores? Is that you?::Delores: Yeah, Mama. [coming in the front room with a suitcase]::Effie: Where you going?::Delores: I'm leaving, Mama.::Effie: You're leaving for where?::Delores: I'm leaving and I'm going away.::Effie: What do you mean?::Delores: I mean... I can't live like this anymore, Mama. I gotta find another way.::Effie: Well, whatever troubles you got here [crossing to the living room and taking off her coat] are going right with you and that suitcase. [she sits on the couch ]::Delores: You don't understand, Mama. [sets down her suitcase] Like, there's education like there never was before. Mama, we don't have to slaves to the white establishment anymore. [Effie gets up and starts straightening up the room] We don't have to live off what the white man throws our way. Thanking him for his chicken-shit pay and chicken-shit jobs. We don't have to run around shining his shoes and driving his cars and cleaning his floors and being his ma - ...::Effie: [facing Delores] Go on, now, say it. Being their maid. Hmm?::Delores: Yeah, Mama. Being their maid. [near tears] Mama, I seen you, ever since I was a little kid, getting up in the middle of the night to take the subway to ride for two hours to go to their house, to do their cooking and to do their ironing and do their cleaning and wash the shit out of their toilet. And for what, Mama? For WHAT? [Delores picks up her suitcase and heads for the door] Bye.

The Midnight Alarm (1923)

Actors: David Smith (director), J. Gunnis Davis (actor), Joseph Kilgour (actor), Cullen Landis (actor), Percy Marmont (actor), George C. Pearce (actor), Alice Calhoun (actress), Alice Calhoun (actress), C. Graham Baker (writer), Maxine Elliott Hicks (actress), Jeanne Carpenter (actress), May Foster (actress), Kitty Bradbury (actress), Fred Behrle (actor), James W. Harkins Jr. (writer),

Plot: Shortly after being made the executor of a wealthy man's estate, a man murders his benefactor. He then makes a play for the widow, who rebuffs him. To escape his arduous pursuit, she takes her little daughter on a trip but dies in an auto accident. The daughter is rescued but disappears. Her grandparents spend years looking for her, as does the executor who killed her father--if she's found she'll inherit the estate and he won't get a penny. He aims to see that she's never found, and if she is he plans to see that she doesn't live long enough to make a claim to the estate.

Keywords: heiress, melodrama, murder
Genres: Drama,