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Errol Morriss Academy Award-winning film centers on an extended interview with former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. Through his 'eleven lessons,' the film explores the nature of modern wa...

This feature-length documentary provides an unprecedented, fly-on-the-wall look at Studio Ghibli during the production of The Wind Rises and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya. Director Mami Sunada captu...

Steven Spielbergs magnum opus tells the harrowing true story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved over a thousand Jewish refugees during the Holocaust. Shot in stark, haunting black-and-...

Oppenheimer (2023) is a biographical historical drama focusing on J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist known as the 'father of the atomic bomb.' Cillian Murphy delivers a captivating perfo...

Based on a true story, 'The Intouchables' tells the tale of a wealthy quadriplegic aristocrat who hires a young man from the projects to be his caregiver. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, t...

Milo Formans lavish, energetic adaptation of the stage play explores the fictionalized rivalry between Antonio Salieri and the genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Told through the eyes of a bitter, aging...

A fictionalized biopic of the man who trained Bruce Lee. Set during the Japanese occupation of China, the film showcases the efficiency and beauty of Wing Chun. Donnie Yen delivers a career-defining p...

The Crown chronicles the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, spanning decades of British history and global events. Utilizing meticulous research and lavish production design, the series explores the persona...

Erin Brockovich, starring Julia Roberts, is a gripping true story about a single mother who takes on a powerful corporation responsible for contaminating a California town's water supply. Robertss ene...

When They See Us chronicles the Central Park Five case, where five teenagers of color were wrongly convicted of a crime they didn't commit. The series powerfully depicts the devastating impact of syst...

The Big Sick is a charming and heartfelt romantic comedy-drama based on the real-life courtship of Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon. The film deftly navigates cultural differences, family expectati...

Narcos chronicles the rise and fall of the Medellin Cartel and the hunt for Pablo Escobar. Using a mix of archival footage and dramatized events, it provides a gripping, high-stakes look at the cocain...

This documentary focuses on the late Isao Takahata, the co-founder of Studio Ghibli, and his arduous process of creating 'The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.' It highlights his perfectionism, his unique...

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross revolutionized the modern film score with their work on The Social Network. By stripping away traditional orchestral tropes and focusing on cold, digital, and minimalist...

Snowtown is a deeply disturbing Australian film based on the true story of the 'Bodies in the Barrels' murders. It is an incredibly bleak, slow-moving film that focuses on the psychological manipulati...

Vagabond, a reimagining of Eiji Yoshikawa's 'Musashi' novel by Takehiko Inoue, is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant manga. It follows the journey of Musashi Miyamoto, a young man striving t...

Satoshi Kons 'Millennium Actress' is a beautiful, layered tribute to the history of Japanese cinema and the life of a legendary actress. As a documentary filmmaker interviews an aging star, her memori...

The Wind Rises is a fictionalized biography of Jiro Horikoshi, the designer of the Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter plane. While it takes creative liberties, it is deeply researched and provides a fascinat...

Errol Morris returns to the subject of political decision-making, this time focusing on former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. Through a series of interviews and an examination of his 'snow...

The People v. O.J. Simpson is a gripping, highly entertaining dramatization of the 'Trial of the Century.' It explores the trial from the perspective of both the prosecution and the defense, highlight...

Unorthodox is a powerful and moving miniseries based on the true story of a young woman who flees her ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn to start a new life in Berlin. The show is a sensitive...

The Dropout chronicles the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and her company, Theranos. It is a fascinating, often infuriating look at the culture of Silicon Valley and the dangers of 'fake it till yo...

Lawrence Hills 'The Book of Negroes' is a sweeping, epic novel that follows Aminata Diallo, a woman kidnapped from West Africa and sold into slavery in South Carolina. The story tracks her journey thr...

This documentary explores the origins of Studio Ghibli, detailing how Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki came together to change the landscape of Japanese animation. It covers the early...

This documentary is a tribute to the life and work of war photographer and filmmaker Tim Hetherington, who was killed in Libya in 2011. Through his own footage and interviews with his colleagues, the...

Manjhi - The Mountain Man is a biographical drama that tells the story of a man who single-handedly carved a road through a mountain in memory of his wife. The films inspiring portrayal of perseveranc...

Based on the true story of Aron Ralston, this film depicts a hiker trapped in a canyon with his arm pinned by a boulder. The film is a grueling, intimate look at the human will to survive. The intensi...

The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 American biographical drama film directed by Gabriele Muccino and starring Will Smith. It follows Chris Gardner, a salesman who loses his job and faces homelessness...

The Young Master (1980) provides a glimpse into Bruce Lees early martial arts training. The film follows Lees journey as he learns Wing Chun and faces various challenges. The films fight sequences are...

This biographical documentary provides a retrospective look at Hayao Miyazaki's career and his influence on the world of animation. It covers his early work, his rise to fame, and his lasting impact o...

This film explores the long-term effects of the Hiroshima bombing on survivors and their families. It is a quiet, reflective piece that focuses on the trauma and the resilience of those who lived thro...