Cult & Classic Films - STREAMING CULTURE

Mamoru Oshii's Visionary Cyberpunk Thriller Transcends Genre Conventions, Offering a Philosophical Journey into the Nature of Humanity Ghost in the Shell, the 1995 anime film directed by Mamoru Oshii, stands as a groundbreaking masterpiece that revolutionized the cyberpunk genre and challenged the very essence of what it means to be human. With its mesmerizing visuals, tho [...]

Julian Schnabel's Artistic Masterpiece Unveils the Creative Genius and Tragic Beauty of a Cultural Icon Basquiat, the 1986 film directed by Julian Schnabel, is a visually stunning and intellectually captivating exploration of the life and art of Jean-Michel Basquiat. With its poetic narrative and evocative visuals, Basquiat pays tribute to the creative genius and tragic be [...]

Boris Karloff's Iconic Performance Elevates This Chilling Adaptation of Mary Shelley's Novel Frankenstein is a timeless horror classic that has been scaring audiences for nearly a century. Directed by James Whale and starring Boris Karloff as the iconic monster, the film is a masterful adaptation of Mary Shelley's groundbreaking novel that defined the horror genre for gene [...]

George Lucas' Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB (1967) - A Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Masterpiece Ahead of Its Time!Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB is first film directed by George Lucas. It explores a bleak and terrifying future - In this dystopian world, humans are stripped of their individuality, forced to live in sterile white environments and take drugs to suppress their [...]

An Elephant Sitting Still: A Masterpiece of Tragic BeautyHu Bo's "An Elephant Sitting Still" is a tour de force of filmmaking that leaves an indelible mark on the viewer's soul. This Chinese drama tells the story of four individuals who find themselves at a crossroads in their lives, all seeking escape from the unbearable monotony and cruelty of their existence.T [...]

Get Ready to Skate or Die with Christian Slater in the Thrilling '80s Classic, Gleaming the Cube!If you're looking for a movie that will get your heart pumping and your adrenaline racing, look no further than Gleaming the Cube. Starring the one and only Christian Slater, this '80s classic is a high-octane skateboarding movie that's full of thrills, spills, and non-stop act [...]

Experience the Unique Vision of a Young DirectorLick the Star (1998) is the first film directed by Sofia Coppola, known for her award-winning works such as Lost in Translation and The Virgin Suicides. This short film showcases Coppola's talent and unique vision as a young director, exploring themes of teenage angst, rebellion, and the dark side of adolescence.The film foll [...]

Nature, Buddhism, and the Human Condition: A Cinematic MasterpieceKim Ki-duk's 2003 film "Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring" is a cinematic masterpiece that offers a profound and meditative exploration of the human condition through the lens of Buddhist philosophy and the cycles of nature.The film follows the life of a Buddhist monk and his apprentice as [...]

Walking the Fine Line: A Cinematic Journey Through the Streets of Hong KongWong Kar Wai's 1988 film 'Walk on Fire' is a cinematic masterpiece that takes us on a journey through the neon-lit streets of Hong Kong, exploring themes of love, loyalty, and redemption.At the heart of the film is the story of a pair of small-time crooks, played brilliantly by Andy Lau and Jacky Ch [...]

A must-see Documentary if you are looking to learn more about Toshiro Mifune's film career.Toshiro Mifune was a Japanese actor who made a significant impact on the world of movies and culture during his career. He was born on April 1, 1920, in Tsingtao, China, and began his acting career in 1947. Mifune worked in over 150 films and was known for his powerful performances a [...]

Before "Lord of the Rings" Peter Jackson made this amazing film!Multiple animals and insects experience the sleazier side of show business while working on a variety show. Heidi, the star of the "Meet The Feebles Variety Hour" discovers her lover Bletch, The Walrus, is cheating on her, and with all the world waiting for the show the assorted co-stars must contend [...]

Based on the work of the scientist and writer, famous traveler and explorer of the Far East V. Arseniev. The story of his friendship with the guide Dersu Uzala with extraordinary personal qualities. Their journey through the taiga-forest, full of dangerous adventures, is the plot of the film, but the meaning of the story goes far beyond the plot: it's a story about the bro [...]

An essential horror masterpiece! TRAIN TO BUSAN is a harrowing zombie horror-thriller that follows a group of terrified passengers fighting their way through a countrywide viral outbreak while trapped on a suspicion-filled, blood-drenched bullet train ride to Busan, a southern resort city that has managed to hold off the zombie hordes... or so everyone hopes.Many are reluc [...]

Winner of two Emmy® Awards - Our Planet is a groundbreaking Netflix original documentary series.Our Planet is a groundbreaking, four-year collaboration between Netflix, Silverback Films and WWF. It explores the rich natural wonders, iconic species and wildlife spectacles that still remain, and reveals the key issues that urgently threaten their existence. Today, we have b [...]

Flips the standard story line on its head to give a radical new interpretation.Obi-Wan takes his protege, Anakin Skywalker, to a nightclub on some unspecified Jedi business – presumably involving Darth Maul, who we saw them battle in the pre-title sequence. There, they are attacked by a bounty hunter, who is killed with a poison dart before she can tell them who hired he [...]

Deutsche Welle Documentary Channel DW Documentary gives you information beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events. Subscribe and explore t [...]

As commemorating the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, the Korean Film Archive introduces 20 films restored by digital preservation out of 78 movies produced in 1961. 100+ Free South Korean FilmsThe Korean Film Archive has put on YouTube over 100 national feature films. The Korean Film Archive or called Korean Federation of Film Archives and KOFA is the sole film archive [...]

Stalker (1979) PG | Science FictionBased on the novel "Roadside Picnic". The Zone that arose on Earth for unknown reasons attracts attention with inexplicable phenomena that occur there. A rumor has spread that in the center of the Zone there is something that gives a person everything he wants. But staying in the Zone is deadly, and therefore it is strictly guar [...]

Alfred Hitchcock, knwon by many as The Master of Suspense, was a movie director from England. Hitchcock is best known for his thrillers psychological dramas like Psycho, The Birds and Vertigo. Alfred was very influenced by Early German cinema and their surreal and dark depictions of society and individuals helped Hitchcock in developing his own signature style. *The only w [...]

Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles is amazing documentary and a look at the life and work of the great theatre, radio and film artist. George Orson Welles was an American actor, director, screenwriter and producer who is remembered for his innovative work in radio, theatre and film. He is considered one of the greatest filmmakers of all time.But by the [...]

The Many Facets of David Fincher: A Director as Complicated as His PlotsThe fifth installment of THE DIRECTORS SERIES' examines the films and career of director David Fincher, covering his recent quartet of hard-edged dramatic thrillers and further innovations with digital filmmaking technology.David Fincher is not just any director. He's a master of the craft, a genius of [...]

Documentary | France | 2012 A documentary about danish director Nicolas Winding Refn, winner of the Best Director award at the Cannes Festival in 2011 for Drive. From his childhood to the shooting of his next movie, Only God Forgives, in Thailand, discover the whole carrier of a truly visionary filmmaker.Director: Laurent DurocheWriter: Laurent DurocheStars: Alejandro Jodo [...]

A deep look at Quentin Tarantino's career from the beginning, with interviews from co-workers, critics, stars and master filmmakers alike as well as a tribute to his greatest collaborator, Sally Menke.His vision has never wavered, it really hasn't. He's made the movies that he has wanted to make all his career and you know what? he doesn't churn out a movie every three mon [...]

Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001)The career and life of Stanley Kubrick is explored through pictures, clips from his films, his old home movies, comments from his colleagues and a narration by Tom Cruise.Narrated by Tom Cruise, "Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures" goes through each one of his movies and talks to various participants about their memories [...]

Surrealism is not interested in actually creating any kind of aesthetic! Documentary film discusses the Czech animator, artist, and filmmaker Jan Svankmajer’s films in relation to his cultivation of a personal mythology, interest in alchemy, and attempts to create a magic art. It places Svankmajer’s films in the context of other surrealist uses of animation, including [...]

Batman versus Predator vs Aliens! In the winter of 2003 commercial director Sandy Collora and some of his friends set out to make a low-budget short film for his demo reel. A crossover between the Batman, Alien and Predator franchises, it follows Batman as he pursues the recently escaped Joker, only to encounter both the Xenomorphs and Yautja in Gotham City.Batman Dead End [...]

If you are fan of cyberpunk flix like (Blade Runner, Altered Carbon Series) but also you are fan of 80's retro action-comedy you should definately see this film! In a distant 1980’s future, America’s last ninja must save the First Daughter of the United States from the Supreme Leader of North Korea.This 30 minute onslaught on your senses is inspired by the wacky imagin [...]

Slavic folklore meets cyberpunk! The Russian animation company Evil Pirate Studio has released the first trailer for its new film, “Cyberslav.”Typical Slavic town is being assaulted by clawed beasts with flamethrowers in place of their months. Liberators are the trio of warriors, a female archer with a blade prosthetic leg, a monk firing glowing projectiles from a gian [...]

An iconic film of the German expressionist cinema is poetically evoked as FW Murnau's silent masterpiece! In this highly influential silent horror film, the mysterious Count Orlok summons real estate agent to his remote Transylvanian castle in the mountains. In 1921, director F.W. Murnau set out to make a horror film based on Bram Stoker's novel Dracula, but was denied the [...]

The Last Shark (1981)PG | 88 min | HorrorAn enormous and angry 35 foot Great White Shark takes revenge on humans when they build a beach just for swimmers by a coastal town. After several shark attacks, and the Mayor does nothing to stop it, James Franisscus and Vic Morrow sail in pursuit to stop it.Great White (a.k.a. The Last Shark; Italian: L'ultimo squalo) is controver [...]

Kungfoolishness - Sonny Chiba says no hugs for drugs!Legendary actor Sonny Chiba plays himself and offers to be a bodyguard to anyone involved in drug smugglin and trafficking. Surprislingly, this is one violent film with raw, brutal, bone-breaking, blood-spilling violence. All of the butt-kicking of the Streetfighter with the action of 3 martial arts films rolled into one [...]

In the wake of World War III, a man is forced to explore his memories!"La jetée" is a million years ahead of its time. To make a movie in 1962 about World War III, time traveling and a distant future that is still genuinely disturbing and not in the least outdated comes close to a miracle. The most heartbreakingly despairingly romantic science fiction film ever made.Uniqu [...]

Let’s go back in time, we leave the 21st century and travel to late 20th century, when modern directors were young and trying to make it in a movie industry. Tim Burton is known for his gothic fantasy and horror films (Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands,...) Stream Vincent, a 1982 stop motion short horror film written, designed and directed by Tim Burton and narrated by Vi [...]

All three Prequel Short Films in chronological order: 2022 - Black Out, 2036 - Nexus Dawn and 2048 - Nowhere To RunTyrell Corporation, new replicants and The Blackout!Blade Runner (1981) took place in the Los Angeles of the then-far-faraway future of 2019. Simple math dictates that 30 years have passed in the BR universe between its first feature film Blade Runner (1981) a [...]

'Alien' 40th Anniversary Short Films Expand the Xenomorph Mythos!In honor of the 40th anniversary of ALIEN (1979), 20th Century Fox partnered with Tongal to release a series of fan-made short films commemorating the xenomorphic cult & classic movie. With offering $250,000 in prizes to the winners, more than 500 applications were submitted for the contest. Six visionar [...]