FilmRise (Firm)
21) Elstree 1976
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
In this fascinating documentary, go behind the scenes of one of the most iconic film series of all time: *Star Wars*. The actors and extras who played aliens, storm troopers, rebels and even Darth Vader in George Lucas' *Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope* reminisce about their time on set and how making the Sci-Fi classic affected their lives and careers, for better or for worse. *"A sweet, quietly funny, fascinating and contemplative study of 10 character...
22) Southern Comfort
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
1981.
Language
English
Description
During a routine exercise, a team of National Guards is threatened by angry and violent locals. Starring Academy Award winner Keith Carradine and Powers Boothe.
23) Reset
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
A riveting documentary on the creative process, RESET depicts renowned choreographer and dancer Benjamin Millepied (best known for choreographing the dance sequences in Black Swan) as he creates a ballet for his first gala as artistic director of the Paris Opera Ballet.
24) Dahmer
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Jeffrey Dahmer (Jeremy Renner, "The Hurt Locker") was vilified when authorities discovered he had murdered, dismembered and even tried to consume the bodies of 15 young men in Milwaukee.
25) Mrs. Dalloway
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In 1923 London, socialite Clarissa Dalloway's well-planned party is overshadowed by the return of an suitor from 33 years ago. Starring Oscar winner Vanessa Redgrave. Official Selection at the **Toronto International Film Festival**.
26) Morvern Callar
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
After her partner's suicide, a mourning supermarket worker (two-time Oscar nominee Samantha Morton) and her best friend hit the road in Scotland. From acclaimed director Lynne Ramsay. **Cannes Film Festival** winner. Official Selection at the **Toronto International Film Festival**.
28) White Girl
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Summer, New York City. A college girl falls hard for a guy she just met. After a night of partying goes wrong, she goes to wild extremes to get him back. Starring Morgan Saylor (*Homeland*). Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize - Dramatic at the **Sundance Film Festival**. Winner of the "Directors to Watch" award at the **Palm Springs International Film Festival**. *"WHITE GIRL is the powerful feature debut of a filmmaker with original vision and clear...
29) New York Doll
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Recovering alcoholic and recently converted Mormon, Arthur "Killer" Kane, of the rock band The New York Dolls, is given a chance to reunite with his band after 30 years. Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival**.
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
Portuguese
Description
Nominated for the Crystal Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, and for a Grand Jury Prize (World Cinema, Dramatic) at the Sundance Film Festival, this acclaimed film is set on the dangerous border between modern-day Brazil and Paraguay, where a war is brewing between rival gangs on either side. Caught in the middle, Brazilian 13-year-old Joca has fallen in love with Basano, a spirited indigenous Paraguayan girl, and is determined to win...
31) Lolo
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A surprising and dark romantic comedy from acclaimed actress Julie Deply (Before Sunset), follows Violette (Delpy), a forty year-old workaholic in the fashion industry who goes on a spa retreat and falls for a local computer geek, Jean-Rene. But this new romance is threatened by Violette's spoiled teenage son, Lolo, who plots to ruin the relationship.
32) As I Lay Dying
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
James Franco stars in this adaptation of the classic William Faulkner novel, the tragic story of the death of Addie Bundren and her family's quest to honor her last wish. Official Selection at the **Cannes Film Festival**.
34) Meet the Patels
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In this real-life "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," an Indian-American man who is about to turn 30 gets help from his parents and extended family so he can start looking for a wife the traditional Indian way.
35) Women Who Kill
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Commitment-phobe Morgan and her ex-girlfriend Jean are locally famous true crime podcasters obsessed with female serial killers. There’s a chance they may still have feelings for each other, but co-dependence takes a back seat when Morgan meets the mysterious Simone. Blinded by infatuation, Morgan ignores warnings from friends that her new love interest is practically a stranger. Nominated for Best First Screenplay and the Someone to Watch Award...
37) Bernie
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In small-town Texas, an affable mortician strikes up a friendship with a wealthy widow who soon becomes controlling. With Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine and Matthew McConaughey. Official Selection at the **SXSW Film Festival** and **BFI London Film Festival**.
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A son longs to escape from his stifling home, where his genteel, overbearing mother worries about the future prospects of his lame, shy sister. An all-star version of the Tennessee Williams classic. Official Selection at the **Cannes Film Festival** and **Toronto International Film Festival**.
40) The Proposition
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In this gritty Western written by acclaimed songwriter Nick Cave, a lawman (Guy Pearce) apprehends a notorious outlaw and gives him nine days to kill his older brother.
