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The Borgias

In the fifteenth century, Pope Alexander VI tries to control all power in Italy with the help of his several sons, through murder, intrigue, war, and marriage alliances. Tags: Storyline: The show was originally going to have four seasons, but when Neil Jordan thought about doing the fourth season, he didn't have the energy or even story to do ten episodes. Instead of that, he proposed Showtime to wrap up everything with a two-hour television movie. He even wrote the screenplay, but the network refused, arguing it was too expensive, and the season three ending worked as a series finale. Jordan eventually published the screenplay as an e-book called "The Borgia Apocalypse".

The Card Player

A Rome policewoman teams up with a British Interpol agent to find a crafty serial killer who plays a taunting game of cat-and-mouse with the police by abducting and killing young women and s... Read all Tags: Storyline: The idea behind 'The Card Player' came in 1996 just after the release of 'The Stendhal Syndrome' and was intended to be a sequel to 'The Stendhal Syndrome' titled 'In The Dark' with Asia Argento returning to portray the character of Anna Manni, but director Dario Argento then decided to make 'Phantom of the Opera' instead and the idea was abandoned.

Club Dread

When a serial killer interrupts the fun at the swanky Coconut Pete's Coconut Beach Resort--a hedonistic island paradise for swingers--it's up to the club's staff to stop the violence...or at... Read all Tags: Storyline: Broken Lizard screened the film for Jimmy Buffett, who was so amused that he requested permission to sing some of the film's original songs on one of his live tours.

Unsolved Mysteries

Combines dramatic re-enactments, interviews and updates, to tell stories of real mysteries, from human to the supernatural. Tags: Storyline: More than 260 mysteries were solved over the course of the series.

Videodrome

A programmer at a Toronto TV station that specializes in adult entertainment searches for the producers of a dangerous and bizarre broadcast. Tags: Storyline: Three different endings were filmed. The ending used in the film was James Woods' idea.

The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God

"The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God" is a documentary that delves into the history and culture of the Shaker religious community, known for their celibate and communal lifestyle, as well as their contributions to craftsmanship and design. The film explores the origins of the Shaker movement in 18th-century England and its subsequent establishment in America, highlighting the group's dedication to simplicity, equality, and hard work. Through interviews with the few remaining Shaker members and historians, the documentary provides insight into the Shakers' spiritual beliefs, their innovative approaches to agriculture and industry, and the challenges they faced in maintaining their way of life in a rapidly changing world.

The Purchase Price

New York torch singer Joan Gordon, weary of being the mistress of possessive gangster Eddie Fields, escapes her life by answering a mail-order bride advertisement from a North Dakota farmer. She travels west to marry the stoic farmer, Jim Gilson, but is shocked by the harsh, primitive conditions of farm life and Jim's cold, transactional treatment of her as a purchased worker. Despite the grueling labor and the unwanted advances of a lecherous neighbor who holds their mortgage, Joan adapts, proves her mettle, and falls in love with her hardworking husband. Just as their wheat crop is ready for harvest, her past catches up to her when Eddie arrives to reclaim her, coinciding with a devastating prairie fire that threatens their livelihood. Joan decisively rejects Eddie and works alongside Jim to save their farm, finally earning his respect and love, solidifying their marriage as a true partnership.