The Killers (1946)
With a pace that quickens as tension mounts, the cast are after one thing: a jewel-encrusted statuette, "the stuff that dreams are made of."
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L.A. Confidential (1997)
Teacher and student become deeply involved with the tango and then - each other.
A Cloud Never Dies (2022)
This biographical documentary of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, narrated by actor Peter Coyote, combines original film with photographic archives to tell the story of a humble young monk and poet whose wisdom and compassion were forged in the suffering of war. In the face of violence, fear and discrimination, Thich Nhat Hanh’s courageous path […]
Family of Choice: Raising Each Other
Family of Choice: Raising Each Other, draws on the author’s three decades of experience in the recovery community as well as her interest in roses and vintage homes (the first garden she created was featured in This Old House magazine). Corky Thacker is a professional writer whose work has appeared in newspapers, international trade publications […]
After Stonewall (1999)
After Stonewall, the sequel to Before Stonewall, chronicles the history of lesbian and gay life from the riots at Stonewall to the end of the century. Narrated by Melissa Etheridge, it captures the hard work, struggles, tragic defeats and exciting victories experienced during this time, and it explores how AIDS dramatically changed the direction of […]
A Christmas Story (1983)
Filmed in Cleveland, the hilarious adventures of nine-year-old Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley) and his Christmas dream of a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun have become a holiday favorite, along with the House from A Christmas Story Museum on West 11th Street. Presenter Sue Stewart was growing up on the street while the movie […]
Alchemy of Emotions: A Black Women’s Workbook for Creating Health, Healing and Happiness
Join Dr. C. Jackson-Howard, acclaimed author and holistic wellness expert, for a transformative exploration into the alchemy of happiness. In this session we will delve into the interconnected realms of the soul, spirit and body to uncover the secrets of a joyful existence through the unique blend of holistic wellness and emotional intelligence that Dr. […]
The Natural (1984)
Teacher and student become deeply involved with the tango and then - each other.
The Word is Murder
One bright spring day in London, Diana Cowper – the wealthy mother of a famous actor - enters a funeral parlor. She is there to plan her own service. Six hours later she is found dead. She planned her own funeral. But did she arrange her own murder?
14 Gea Lane
In 1964, a magnificent eight-unit apartment building, the finest in the area, named “14 Gea Lane” opened. Amidst relationship hurdles, health issues, family dynamics and workplace challenges, the interlaced stories of the exclusive list of tenants unfold in a whirlwind of conflict and drama, offering a riveting exploration of resilience and connection. Join Professor Emeritus, […]
A Gentleman in Moscow
Alexander Ilych Rostov is an aristocrat sentenced by a Bolshevik tribunal to a lifetime of confinement in the luxury hotel. While the country he once knew transforms outside his door, the Count undertakes his own transformation in a decades-long quest for freedom.
The Enormity of Life (2021)
After a failed suicide attempt, an emotionally despondent man (Breckin Meyer, Clueless) receives a substantial inheritance from a long lost relative and meets a struggling single mom (Emily Kinney, The Walking Dead) with a troubled young daughter (Giselle Eisenberg, The Wolf of Wall Street). Together they embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Writer, […]