John Turturro
1) Mia Madre
Series
Publisher
Music Box Films
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
Italiano
Description
Acclaimed Italian auteur Nanni Moretti finds comedy and pathos in the story of Margherita, a harried film director (Margherita Buy, *A Five Star Life*) trying to juggle the demands of her latest movie and a personal life in crisis. The star of her film, a charming but hammy American actor (John Turturro) imported for the production, initially presents nothing but headaches and her crew is close to mutiny. Away from the shoot, Margherita tries to hold...
2) Fear X
Series
Publisher
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
When his wife is killed in a seemingly random incident Harry (John Turturro), prompted by mysterious visions, journeys to discover the true circumstances surrounding her murder. FEAR X is is an intense psychological thriller from BAFTA-nominated director Nicolas Winding Refn (*Drive*) Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival**. Nominated for Best Film at the **Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival**. "*This is a film sure of its...
Series
Publisher
Magnolia Pictures
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A movie producer tries to save his two films from falling apart while managing the chaos of two failed marriages. Based on the best-selling memoir by veteran Hollywood producer Art Linson and directed by Academy Award-winning Barry Levinson. Official Selection at the **Cannes Film Festival** and **Sundance Film Festival**.
Series
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
A lost gem from the 1990's independent film boom, The search for one-eye Jimmy is a lovably offbeat comedy that stars a who's who of indie acting talents. Steve Buscemi, Samuel L. Jackson, John Turturro, and Sam Rockwell are just a few of the actors who populate South Brooklyn throughout the film's shaggy dog tale.
Series
Publisher
Vertical Entertainment
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A coming of age journey about a boy with an illness that causes hair growth over the entirety of his face and body. After a disastrous carnival experience, he goes in search of his mother who abandoned him at birth. In the wilds of New Jersey he finds fast friends, but is pursued by an enigmatic carnival owner, and a police officer enlisted by his father.
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Murray talks his friend Fioravante into becoming a gigolo as a way of making some much needed cash after an out-of-the-blue request from his dermatologist. With Murray acting as Fioravante's 'manager,' the duo quickly finds themselves caught up in the crosscurrents of love and money.
8) Clockers
Publisher
KL Studio Classics
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
In this film by Spike Lee, drug-dealers engage in a power struggle with their boss, even as the leader is suspected of murder.
9) Five Corners
Publisher
Liberation Hall
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
The film is set in 1964 in a Bronx neighborhood called Five Corners, where a group of lower-middle-class young people is trying to deal with changing times. The incident that catalyzes the film's action is the return of Heinz, a psychotic bully who's been in prison for his attempted rape of Linda. Heinz carries a scar inflicted by Harry smashing during the rape attempt. Now, he wants to get even.
10) Fading gigolo
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[Date of publication not identified]
Language
English
Description
Murray talks his friend Fioravante into becoming a gigolo as a way of making some much needed cash after an out-of-the-blue request from his dermatologist. With Murray acting as Fioravante's 'manager,' the duo quickly finds themselves caught up in the crosscurrents of love and money.
11) God's Pocket
Series
Publisher
IFC Films
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Philip Seymour Hoffman and Christina Hendricks star in this deliciously twisted comedy about life and death on the mean streets of Philadelphia. Also stars John Turturro.
12) Five corners
Publisher
Liberation Hall
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The Bronx, 1964: Heinz has just returned to the neighborhood after serving time for attacking Linda, who was saved by young idealist Harry. As the world around them erupts in turmoil, the neighborhood of Five Corners has a battle of its own to face when these three personalities clash over the course of 48 hours, and nothing will ever be the same again."--Container.
13) Jungle fever
Series
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
In this film by Spike Lee, a married black man has an affair with his white secretary.
Publisher
HBO
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
The Levins are a working-class Jewish family in Newark, New Jersey in an Alternate America during WWII, observing the political rise of aviation hero Charles Lindbergh, a xenophobic populist who captures the presidency in 1940 and turns the nation toward fascism.
15) Hands of Stone
Series
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Follows the life of Roberto Duran (Edgar Ramirez), the Panamanian fighter who made his professional debut in 1968 as a 16 year-old and retired in 2002 at the age of 50.
16) Anger management
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
After a small misunderstanding aboard an airplane escalates out of control, timid businessman Dave Buznik is ordered by the court to undergo anger management therapy at the hands of specialist Dr. Rydell. But when the doctor steps up his aggressive treatment by moving in, Dave goes from mild to wild as the unorthodox treatment wreaks havoc with his life.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Experience the classic holiday tale of the Nutcracker brought to life like you have never seen it before. This all-new film features a highly-acclaimed cast. Join Mary on a magical adventure when her toy nutcracker comes to life and whisks her away to a magical kingdom filled with fantastical toys, sugar plums and dancing fairies. Mary soon discovers the evil Rat King is threatening the kingdom.
19) The Batman
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Two years of stalking the streets as the Batman, striking fear into the hearts of criminals, has led Bruce Wayne deep into the shadows of Gotham City. With only a few trusted allies, Alfred Pennyworth, Lt. James Gordon, amongst the city's corrupt network of officials and high-profile figures, the lone vigilante has established himself as the sole embodiment of vengeance amongst his fellow citizens. When a killer targets Gotham's elite with a series...
20) Gung Ho
Series
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
1986.
Language
English
Description
Ron Howard directs and Michael Keaton stars in this classic comedy. Keaton plays wheeler-dealer Hunt Stevenson, who hopes to save a failing Pennsylvania automobile-assembly factory from having to close its doors. Thinking he has found a solution, Hunt persuades a Japanese auto firm to reopen the factory, retrain its staff, and streamline the operation. But it isn't long before the American-born workers grow to resent the disciplinary demands of their...