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Dead Alive

A young man's mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey. She gets sick and dies, at which time she comes back to life, killing and eating dogs, nurses, friends, and neighbors. Tags: Storyline: On its initial release in its home turf of New Zealand, this movie earned more per screen than Batman Returns (1992).

The Big Chill

"The Big Chill" directed by Lawrence Kasdan follows a group of college friends who reunite for the funeral of a friend. As they spend the weekend together, they reminisce about their past, confront their present struggles, and rekindle old relationships. The film explores themes of friendship, love, and the passage of time as the characters come to terms with their own lives and choices.

Quiz Show

A young lawyer, Richard Goodwin, investigates a potentially fixed game show. Charles Van Doren, a big time show winner, is under Goodwin's investigation. Tags: Storyline: Before filming began, Ralph Fiennes wanted to speak with Charles Van Doren in person to get his accent down for the role. However, no one thought Van Doren would want to help with the film. Ralph Fiennes and a film staff member drove to the rural Connecticut town where Van Doren lives. They found him sitting in a chair outside his house. Fiennes pretended to be a lost driver and asked him for directions.

The Farmer's Wife

After his daughter weds, a middle-aged widower with a profitable farm decides to remarry, but he has problems choosing a suitable mate. Tags: Storyline: Unlike most of his later films, this film does not have a cameo by Sir Alfred Hitchcock.

On the Basis of Sex

"On the Basis of Sex" follows the early career of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a young lawyer and new mother who faces adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights. The film centers on her groundbreaking case, Moritz v. Commissioner, which she argues alongside her husband, Martin Ginsburg. This case challenges a tax law that discriminates on the basis of gender, and Ruth's determination and legal acumen are put to the test as she seeks to overturn a century of gender discrimination. Through her journey, the film highlights her struggles against a male-dominated legal system and her unwavering commitment to justice, ultimately setting the stage for her future as a Supreme Court Justice.

Ancient Rome and Its Mysterious Cities

The episode explores the rise of Roman cities across the empire, from the Italian peninsula to distant provinces. It reveals how Romans absorbed Etruscan engineering and Greek aesthetics—adapting temple facades, urban grids, forums, and bathhouses into standardized civic centers while infusing them with local character. Archeologists and historians spotlight archaeological sites, site plans, and ruins to demonstrate how these cities served as administrative hubs, cultural crossroads, and instruments of Romanization. Ancient Rome and Its Mysterious Cities ultimately shows that the greatness of Roman urbanism lies not only in imperial ambition, but in the syncretic tapestry of civilizations woven into brick and marble .

Swimming with Sharks

A young, naive Hollywood studio assistant finally turns the tables on his incredibly abusive producer boss.