Soundtrack: Thomas Newman

Direction Frank Darabont

Cast Tim Robbins · Morgan Freeman · Bob Gunton · James Whitmore

Synopsis The Shawshank Redemption (1994) follows Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), who is convicted and sentenced to two back-to-back life terms in prison for the murders of his wife and her lover in the late 1940s, despite his innocence. Andy, a reserved...

Direction Alan Ball · Daniel Attias · Rodrigo García · Jeremy Podeswa

Cast Peter Krause · Michael C. Hall · Rachel Griffiths · Frances Conroy

Synopsis Six Feet Under (TV Series) (2001) delves into the poignant narrative of the Fisher family, who navigate their personal struggles and triumphs while managing an independent funeral home in Los Angeles. The series, which aired from 2001 to 2005, spans...

Direction Andrew Stanton

Cast Fred Willard

Synopsis WALL•E (2008) is set in the distant future, specifically the year 2800. The story revolves around a diligent robot tasked with a monumental job: cleaning up the Earth. This robot, known as WALL•E, spends his days meticulously collecting and compacting...

Direction Sam Mendes

Cast Kevin Spacey · Annette Bening · Thora Birch · Allison Janney

Synopsis American Beauty (1999) centers around Lester Burnham, a man in his forties grappling with a profound midlife crisis. His life takes a dramatic turn when he becomes infatuated with Angela, a close friend of his teenage daughter, Jane. This newfound...

Direction Frank Darabont

Cast Tom Hanks · Michael Clarke Duncan · David Morse · Doug Hutchison

Synopsis The Green Mile (1999) begins in a contemporary US retirement home, where elderly Paul Edgecomb shares his past experiences with his friend Elaine. The narrative then shifts to 1935, when Edgecomb serves as a death-row corrections officer in a Southern...

Direction Sam Mendes

Cast George MacKay · Dean-Charles Chapman · Mark Strong · Richard Madden

Synopsis 1917 (2019) follows the harrowing journey of two British soldiers during the tumultuous First World War. Tasked with an urgent and perilous mission, they must traverse enemy-infested territory to deliver a critical message. The success of their endeavor hinges on...

Direction Greg Mottola

Cast Jeff Daniels · Emily Mortimer · John Gallagher Jr. · Alison Pill

Synopsis The Newsroom: We Just Decided To - Pilot Episode (TV) (2012) follows the aftermath of a public outburst by renowned news anchor Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels), who returns to his job to discover that many of his team members are...

Direction Sam Mendes

Cast Tom Hanks · Paul Newman · Jude Law · Tyler Hoechlin

Synopsis Road to Perdition (2002) is a gripping Depression-era crime drama featuring Tom Hanks as Michael Sullivan, a reserved and dutiful hitman working for the notorious Mafia boss John Rooney, portrayed by Paul Newman. The deep bond between Sullivan and Rooney...

Direction Tate Taylor

Cast Emma Stone · Viola Davis · Bryce Dallas Howard · Sissy Spacek

Synopsis The Help (2011) is set in the heart of Mississippi during the tumultuous 1960s. The story revolves around Skeeter (Emma Stone), a young woman from a privileged southern family who has recently returned from college with aspirations of becoming a...

Direction Andrew Stanton · Lee Unkrich

Synopsis Finding Nemo (2003) follows the perilous journey of a small clownfish named Nemo, who is swept away from his home in the Great Barrier Reef. His father, Marlin, a protective and anxious clownfish, embarks on a daring adventure to rescue...

Direction Aaron Sorkin · Alan Poul · Greg Mottola · Lesli Linka Glatter

Cast Jeff Daniels · Emily Mortimer · John Gallagher Jr. · Alison Pill

Synopsis The Newsroom (TV Series) (2012) offers an intimate glimpse into the inner workings of a nightly cable news program. The narrative revolves around a seasoned network anchor (Jeff Daniels) and his newly appointed executive producer (Emily Mortimer), along with a...

Direction Martin Brest

Cast Al Pacino · Chris O'Donnell · Gabrielle Anwar · James Rebhorn

Synopsis Scent of a Woman (1992) follows Charlie Simms, a diligent scholarship student at a prestigious prep school, who takes on a job to care for blind, retired Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade during the Thanksgiving break. Simms, known for his quiet...

Direction Jon Avnet

Cast Kathy Bates · Jessica Tandy · Mary Stuart Masterson · Mary-Louise Parker

Synopsis Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) follows the life of Evelyn, a woman from a small town in Alabama who finds her life lacking purpose. Her world begins to change as she forms a bond with Ninny Threadgoode, an elderly woman who...

Direction Mark Linfield · Vanessa Berlowitz · Rob Sullivan

Cast Priyanka Chopra

Synopsis Tiger (2024) embarks on an intimate exploration of our world's most iconic and captivating creature, taking audiences on a journey through the legendary forests of India. The documentary follows Ambar, a young tigress, as she navigates the challenges of motherhood,...

Direction Ron Howard

Cast Russell Crowe · Renée Zellweger · Paul Giamatti · Paddy Considine

Synopsis Cinderella Man (2005) follows the inspiring journey of James J. Braddock, a boxer who emerged from the depths of the Great Depression to become an unlikely hero. Struggling to provide for his family during the economic downturn, Braddock turns to...

Direction Mike Nichols

Cast Al Pacino · Meryl Streep · Emma Thompson · Patrick Wilson

Synopsis Angels in America (TV Miniseries) (2003) delves into the lives of a diverse cast of characters as they traverse the challenging landscape of 1980s New York City, a time marked by the emergence of the AIDS epidemic. Prior Walter (Justin...

Direction Robert Altman

Cast Tim Robbins · Greta Scacchi · Dina Merrill · Whoopi Goldberg

Synopsis The Player (1992) is a cinematic exploration by Robert Altman, based on Michael Tolkin's novel, that takes aim at the Hollywood studio system. Masquerading as a thriller, the movie brings together nearly every notable actor in Hollywood, weaving a captivating...

Direction Todd Field

Cast Kate Winslet · Patrick Wilson · Jennifer Connelly · Jackie Earle Haley

Synopsis Little Children (2006) unfolds in a quiet suburban neighborhood, where the lives of several residents become intertwined in unexpected and potentially hazardous ways. The story revolves around Sarah (Kate Winslet), a restless mother who finds solace in a friendship with...

Direction Sam Mendes

Cast Leonardo DiCaprio · Kate Winslet · Kathy Bates · Michael Shannon

Synopsis Revolutionary Road (2008) centers on a discontented couple, Frank and April Wheeler, residing in the picturesque Connecticut suburbs. Initially, they envisioned themselves as extraordinary individuals, committed to living by elevated principles. Upon settling into their new home on Revolutionary Road,...

Direction Todd Field

Cast Sissy Spacek · Tom Wilkinson · Marisa Tomei · Nick Stahl

Synopsis In the Bedroom (2001) follows Matt Fowler, a dedicated doctor in his hometown of Maine, and his wife Ruth, a choral music teacher originally from New York. Their son, Frank, returns home from college for the summer, balancing a part-time...