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Farewell My Concubine

Two boys meet at an opera training school in Peking in 1924. Their resulting friendship will span nearly 70 years and endure some of the most troublesome times in China's history. Tags: Storyline: Jackie Chan was originally offered the role of Duan Xiaolou due to his own childhood experience of training in the Peking Opera. But he turned it down, fearing that the film, which deals with themes of homosexuality, might tarnish his image.

Lay That Rifle Down

Judy works for a pittance as a char in her aunt's hotel. To add spice to her life she enrolls in a charm course but it's a scam. Soon the swindlers show up and plan to use her to con her aun...

The Man with Two Brains

A brain surgeon marries a femme fatale whose life he saved, causing his life to turn upside down. Things go even more awry when he falls in love with a telepathic brain. Tags: Storyline: Kathleen Turner once said of this movie, "After Body Heat (1981), I got a lot of offers but none of the films were good enough. I wanted this part because it's a comedy and because the character was so outrageous. I thought if I was very brave, I could do some extraordinary things with it. It wasn't a run-of-the-mill token female role."

Eyes in the Night

"Eyes in the Night" follows blind detective Duncan Maclain, who is called upon to help his friend Norma Lawry when her stepdaughter, Barbara, becomes entangled in a dangerous situation involving her former lover, Paul Gerente. As Maclain investigates, he uncovers a Nazi espionage plot that threatens national security. With the help of his loyal guide dog, Friday, and his assistant, Alistair, Maclain navigates a web of deceit and danger, using his keen senses and intellect to outsmart the enemy and protect those he cares about. The film builds to a tense climax as Maclain confronts the spies, relying on his unique skills to thwart their plans and bring them to justice.

Conviction

Working-class single mother Betty Anne Waters dedicates nearly two decades of her life to overturning the murder conviction of her older brother, Kenny Waters, after he is found guilty of the 1980 brutal murder and robbery of a neighbor. Convinced of his innocence despite his history of minor arrests and aggressive behavior, Betty Anne puts herself through law school, passing the bar exam, with the sole purpose of becoming his lawyer and finding a way to exonerate him. She tirelessly pursues new evidence and eventually, with the help of the Innocence Project, uncovers critical DNA evidence that was never tested during the original trial, ultimately proving Kenny's innocence and securing his release from prison.

The Last Time I Committed Suicide

Based on Neal Cassady's letter to Jack Kerouac, the film follows Neal in 1946 Denver as he attempts to navigate his chaotic life after his girlfriend, Joan, overdoses on sleeping pills. While she is in a coma, Neal reflects on their tumultuous relationship, his infatuation with her, and his own self-destructive tendencies, all while trying to maintain his friendships with various Beat Generation figures, including his best friend Harry and the budding poet Al. As Joan's fate hangs in the balance, Neal grapples with guilt, love, and the search for meaning in a world that constantly pushes him to the edge, ultimately leading him to consider his own mortality and the true nature of his connections.

Dancing at the Blue Iguana

"Dancing at the Blue Iguana" is a drama film directed by Michael Radford. The movie follows the lives of several women who work as dancers at the Blue Iguana strip club. The film delves into their personal struggles, relationships, and aspirations as they navigate the challenges of their profession. The story unfolds as the characters confront their pasts and strive to find meaning and connection amidst the backdrop of the nightclub.