MOVIES

In this animated classic directed by Chuck Jones, the timeless rivalry between Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd is reimagined through the lens of grand opera. Set against a backdrop of…

In this gripping 1957 film, the story unfolds in the high-stakes world of New York City’s press and entertainment industry. The plot centers around a powerful and unscrupulous newspaper columnist,…

Set against the backdrop of the American West, this classic film delves into the legendary confrontation between lawmen and outlaws in Tombstone, Arizona. The narrative follows the complex relationship between…

This film is based on a novel by Yukio Mishima.

In this gripping courtroom drama directed by Sidney Lumet, a jury of twelve men is tasked with determining the fate of a young defendant accused of murder. As the deliberations…

Set in medieval Sweden during the Black Death, this iconic film follows a disillusioned knight, played by Max von Sydow, who returns home from the Crusades only to encounter Death,…

Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this 1956 film is a masterful adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” set in feudal Japan. The story follows a samurai, played by Toshiro Mifune, who is driven…

The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It’s not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitude?

In this 1956 drama, directed by Nicholas Ray, James Mason stars as Ed Avery, a mild-mannered schoolteacher whose life spirals out of control after he begins taking a new medication…

Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short…

Set against the grim backdrop of World War II, this film follows the harrowing journey of a French Resistance fighter imprisoned by the Nazis. The protagonist meticulously plans his escape,…

In this enchanting 1956 French short film, a young boy named Pascal discovers a sentient red balloon that follows him through the streets of Paris. The film beautifully captures the…

Set against the sprawling backdrop of Texas, this epic drama chronicles the lives of a wealthy ranching family over several decades, exploring themes of love, rivalry, and social change. The…

In this classic French film, directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, the story follows an aging gambler named Bob Montagné, portrayed by Roger Duchesne, who is planning a heist on a Deauville…

The Silent World (French: Le Monde du silence) is a 1956 French documentary film co-directed by the famed French oceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau and a young Louis Malle. The Silent World is noted as one of the first films to use underwater cinematography to show the ocean depths in color. Its title derives from Cousteau’s 1953 book The Silent World: A Story of Undersea Discovery and Adventure. The film was shot aboard the ship Calypso. Cousteau and his team of divers shot 25 kilometers of film over two years in the Mediterranean Sea, the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea and the…

This 1956 film, directed by Robert Wise, chronicles the tumultuous life of a young man who rises from a troubled youth to become a celebrated boxing champion. Starring Paul Newman…

In this 1956 film, a meticulously planned heist at a racetrack is orchestrated by a recently released convict, Johnny Clay, played by Sterling Hayden. The plot intricately weaves together the…

A 400-foot (122-meter) dinosaur-like beast, awoken from undersea hibernation off the Japanese coast by atomic-bomb testing, attacks Tokyo.

In this suspenseful thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, an American couple, played by James Stewart and Doris Day, find their vacation in Morocco taking a dark turn when they become…

In this gripping 1956 film directed by Mark Robson, a down-and-out sportswriter, played by Humphrey Bogart in his final film role, becomes entangled in the corrupt world of boxing. The…

In this groundbreaking 1956 science fiction film, a starship crew travels to a distant planet to investigate the silence of a colony only to discover two survivors and a deadly…

Set in the vibrant yet gritty red-light district of Tokyo, this 1956 film delves into the lives of women working in a brothel, each grappling with personal struggles and societal…

Set in the post-Civil War era, this classic Western follows the relentless quest of Ethan Edwards, played by John Wayne, as he searches for his kidnapped niece across the vast…

A small-town doctor learns that the population of his community is being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates.

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this poignant film follows a Japanese soldier named Mizushima, who becomes separated from his unit in Burma. As he embarks on a…

In this classic animated short directed by Chuck Jones, a construction worker discovers a singing and dancing frog with a penchant for vaudeville-style performances. The worker sees an opportunity for…

Set in a medieval kingdom, this 1955 comedy follows the adventures of a hapless entertainer who becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow a tyrannical ruler. The film stars Danny…

Set in the rugged landscapes of the American frontier, this 1955 Western film follows the story of a skilled scout and former soldier, played by Kirk Douglas, who is caught…

In this iconic 1955 film directed by Nicholas Ray, a troubled teenager, played by James Dean, navigates the challenges of adolescence and family dynamics in a suburban setting. The story…

The film is a coming-of-age story of a young boy named Apu, and life in his small Indian village in the early years of the 20th century. Apu is born to a poor Brahmin family in Bengal. His father Harihar is a priest who dreams of becoming a successful poet and a playwright; he does not earn enough, but the mother Sarbajaya keeps the family going. Because of their limited resources, Sarbajaya resents having to share her home with Harihar’s elderly cousin: the old and helpless cripple Indir. Apu’s sister Durga is always getting into trouble for stealing guavas from…

In this 1955 film, a sinister preacher, played by Robert Mitchum, marries a widow in an attempt to find $10,000 hidden by her executed husband. The story unfolds as the…

In this 1955 drama directed by Stanley Kramer, the story follows Lucas Marsh, a determined and ambitious medical student who is willing to go to great lengths to achieve his…

In this classic animated film, audiences are introduced to a refined cocker spaniel named Lady, who finds her comfortable life upended when her owners bring home a new baby. As…

Marty, a butcher who lives in the Bronx with his mother is unmarried at 34. Good-natured but socially awkward he faces constant badgering from family and friends to get married but has reluctantly resigned himself to bachelorhood. Marty meets Clara, an unattractive school teacher, realising their emotional connection, he promises to call but family and friends try to convince him not to.

Directed by Alain Resnais, this poignant 1955 documentary delves into the harrowing realities of concentration camps during World War II. Through a combination of contemporary footage and archival images, it…

In this gripping film noir directed by Robert Aldrich, a hard-boiled private detective named Mike Hammer becomes embroiled in a dangerous mystery after picking up a hitchhiking woman on a…

In this classic French film noir, a recently released convict, Tony, masterminds a meticulously planned jewelry heist in Paris. The film is renowned for its tense, nearly silent heist sequence,…

In this gripping 1955 drama, a new teacher, played by Glenn Ford, faces the daunting challenge of managing a classroom filled with unruly and rebellious students in an inner-city school….

In this gripping French thriller directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, the plot revolves around a tyrannical school headmaster, his frail wife, and his mistress, who conspire together in a chilling plan….

A ship sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings encounters the advanced submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo.

In this gripping 1954 thriller, a mysterious one-armed stranger arrives in a small, isolated desert town, uncovering dark secrets and stirring up tension among the residents. The film stars Spencer…

In the Iraqi countryside, a love story links Fitna and her cousin Hassan. The people of the village sympathize with Hassan for being a chivalrous and kind person, but Hassan’s…

Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships explode and are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by paleontologist Professor Kyohei Yemani soon discover something…

Two talented song-and-dance men team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. In time they befriend and become romantically involved with the beautiful…

In this 1954 musical drama, a talented young singer, played by Judy Garland, is discovered by a seasoned but troubled actor, portrayed by James Mason. As her career ascends, his…

A suspenseful thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this film stars James Stewart and Grace Kelly in a gripping tale of voyeurism and mystery. The story follows a wheelchair-bound photographer who…

Terry Malloy dreams about being a prize fighter, while tending his pigeons and running errands at the docks for Johnny Friendly, the corrupt boss of the dockers union. Terry witnesses…

In this 1954 science fiction classic directed by Gordon Douglas, a series of mysterious deaths in the New Mexico desert leads to the discovery of a terrifying threat: giant, mutated…