Film follows two first African-American bankers in 1954. Bernard Garrett and Joe Morris become successful real estate investors. They integrate segregated neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The trio moves to Texas to provide loans to black residents. Matt Steiner buys the bank, leading to racial tensions
Directed by Ron Howard, based on true story of European settlers in Galápagos. Filming began November 27, 2023 in Queensland, Australia. Premiered at Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2024. Distributed by Amazon Prime Video at Marché du Film
2000 film based on Sebastian Junger's book about Andrea Gail's 1991 Perfect Storm. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg. Filmed partially in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Released June 30, 2000, grossed $328.7 million worldwide
14-year-old Walter is sent to live with eccentric uncles Hub and Garth on Texas farm. Walter's mother sends him to avoid annoying other gold-digging relatives. Walter's uncles spend money on corn seeds and a tame circus lioness. Hub and Garth reveal their past as French Foreign Legion soldiers. Walter discovers money room under barn, leading to confrontation with Stan
Stephen Gaghan directed film based on 1997 Bre-X mining scandal. Film shot in New York, New Mexico and Thailand from June 2015. Matthew McConaughey stars as prospector Kenny Wells. Released December 30, 2016, grossed $14.8 million worldwide
Chess has become a compelling element in film due to its metaphorical significance. Films often focus on chess players' obsessive nature and brilliant achievements. Chess attracts colorful characters, including obsessives and prodigies