Actor Daniel Stern (1957)

For All Mankind (2019–2024), a sci-fi drama on Apple TV+, was created by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi. The show’s alternate timeline in 1969 sees Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov as the first human to land on the Moon. This event not only shatters morale at NASA but also spurs the United States to catch up. In response to the Soviet Union’s emphasis on diversity, including a female astronaut in subsequent missions, the U.S. is forced to keep pace by training women and minorities who were ...

The Last Time (2006) is an American independent black comedy following the story of Ted Riker, the top salesman at Bineview’s New York office. He is given the task of training Jamie Bashant, a new and inexperienced salesman who has recently moved to the area with his fiancé, Belisa. Despite Ted’s efforts to assist Jamie in improving his skills, he continues to struggle. When Belisa meets Ted, she is impressed by his success and confident demeanor. They eventually share a passionate night together and make sure to keep their affair a secret from Jamie. As their relationship intensifies, Ted opens up about his past failed love which led him to switch careers ...

Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), an American comedy-drama film written and directed by Woody Allen, follows three interconnected stories over the course of two eventful years. The backdrop for these tales is a series of Thanksgiving gatherings hosted by Hannah and her husband, Elliot, at The Langham. As the central figure in the narrative, Hannah’s presence ties together most events in the film. However, Elliot strays from their stable marriage when he becomes infatuated with Lee, one of Hannah’s sisters. His reasons for doing so are rooted in his dissatisfaction with his wife’s independence and ...

Frankenweenie (1984) is an American featurette boasting elements of science fiction, comedy, and horror. Tim Burton directs and co-writes the film with Leonard Ripps. The story follows young Victor Frankenstein, who enjoys making movies with his pet Bull Terrier Sparky. Tragically, Sparky is hit by a car and passes away. However, while learning about electrical impulses in muscles at school, Victor is inspired to use his scientific knowledge to bring his beloved pet back to life. He sets up an intricate lab in his attic and uses lightning to reanimate Sparky. Though ...

Directed by Jack Hofsiss, the biographical film I’m Dancing as Fast as I Can (1982) stars Jill Clayburgh. Holding a successful career in a male-dominated industry and in a solid relationship with her live-in lover, attorney Derek Bauer, Barbara Gordon appears to have it all. However, beneath her façade lies a high-strung personality that heavily relies on sedatives to reduce tension and anxiety. This helps her maintain a composed exterior for her friends and associates. Her current project centers on cancer patient Jean Scott Martin and her husband Ben, highlighting ...

Stardust Memories (1980) is a thought-provoking American comedy-drama written and directed by Woody Allen, who also plays the lead alongside Charlotte Rampling. Allen’s character, Sandy Bates, is a director known for his comedic films. His latest creation concludes with a bizarre scenario where one character finds themselves stuck on a train full of unsettling and unhappy individuals. Glancing out the window, they catch sight of another train carrying content and attractive passengers. Believing they have boarded the ...