“My Mom Jayne” (2025) — is a deeply personal documentary that explores the life and legacy of Hollywood icon Jayne Mansfield. The film follows her daughter’s emotional journey to understand the woman behind the glamorous public persona, who died tragically in a car accident when she was just three years old. Along the way, she visits Mansfield’s childhood home and interviews childhood friends who recall a fiercely ambitious and kind-hearted girl. A segment delves into Mansfield’s lesser-known academic achievements and her fluency in multiple languages, challenging the “dumb blonde” stereotype. She also uncovers a trove of unpublished letters that reveal Mansfield’s private struggles with fame and motherhood. Through rare home movies, archival footage, and intimate interviews with family members, she pieces together a portrait of Mansfield that goes beyond the headlines and bombshell image. The documentary also reveals long-held family secrets, including the identity of her biological father and the emotional impact of growing up in the shadow of a mythologized parent. As she confronts grief, identity, and the complexities of fame, the film becomes a meditation on motherhood, memory, and reclaiming personal truth. Premiering at Cannes, “My Mom Jayne” (2025) is both a tribute and a reckoning — a daughter’s quest to know the mother she lost and the legacy she inherited. More …
“A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” (2025) — is a romantic fantasy film that follows two strangers, David and Sarah, as they embark on a surreal road trip guided by a mysterious GPS, reliving pivotal moments from their pasts and confronting their deepest fears about love, family, and the future. David, an Irish immigrant, heads to a friend’s wedding after his car is clamped and ends up renting a peculiar 1994 Saturn SL with an unusual GPS. At the wedding he meets Sarah, a woman skeptical of relationships, while David admits his lifelong dream was to be a husband and father. Their initial connection falters when David refuses to dance with her and she spends the night with someone else, but fate intervenes when the GPS directs David to a rest stop where he encounters Sarah again, and soon her broken-down car forces them onto a shared journey. The GPS leads them to strange doors that transport them into places tied to their memories, including a Canadian lighthouse David once visited, Sarah’s favorite art museum where she recalls moments with her late mother, and a greenhouse that opens into David’s high school auditorium where he relives his starring role in a musical, confronting heartbreak while Sarah joins him in the performance. Through these experiences, David faces rejection and his longing for family, while Sarah revisits grief and estrangement from her father, and together they learn to face their vulnerabilities and question whether they can embrace a future beyond their guarded pasts. Themes of healing, self-discovery, and the possibility of love dominate the narrative, blending whimsical fantasy with emotional realism. “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” (2025) delivers a meditation on memory, love, and the courage to move forward, balancing magical escapism with poignant human connection. More …
7 episodes
“The Abandons” (Season 1) — is a Western action drama set in the 1850s, centering on a brutal land war between two matriarchs — Fiona Nolan, an Irish settler who builds a family of adopted outcasts, and Constance Van Ness, a wealthy aristocrat determined to seize silver-rich land in Oregon. Set in the Washington Territory town of Angel’s Ridge, where silver mining drives wealth and power, the Van Ness family controls most of the mines but faces dwindling resources, leading Constance to target Jasper Hollow, a property rich in silver deposits. Standing in her way is Fiona, who cannot conceive children but has adopted four orphans, forming a family of outcasts, and who refuses to sell her land, believing in independence and resisting exploitation. Constance’s desperation leads her to violent tactics, including setting fire to Fiona’s farm, killing livestock and sparking a cycle of retaliation, as the feud intensifies with shifting alliances, fractured loyalties, and hidden militias. Themes of family, morality, and survival dominate the narrative, contrasting Fiona’s resilience and chosen kinship with Constance’s wealth, power, and ruthless ambition. “The Abandons” (Season 1) blends Western grit with emotional depth, contrasting the ideals of chosen family against the corruption of aristocratic power, and delivers a violent spectacle and meditation on belonging in a brutal world. More …
10 episodes
“The Last Frontier” (Season 1) is a tense survival thriller set in the icy wilderness of Alaska, where a prison transport plane crash unleashes chaos and secrets that ripple through the region. The story follows Frank Remnick, a weary but principled U.S. Marshal stationed in Fairbanks, whose quiet jurisdiction is shattered when a flight carrying violent convicts crashes in the remote tundra. Most of the fifty-two passengers perish, but a handful survive — some captured, others vanishing into the snow-covered wild. Among the missing is Havelock, a mysterious man with ties to the CIA, whose escape triggers alarm in Washington. Sidney Scofield, a sharp and guarded CIA operative, is dispatched to investigate, and her uneasy alliance with Frank becomes the emotional core of the series. As the search unfolds, the show explores themes of guilt, survival, and moral ambiguity. The Alaskan landscape — vast, silent, and unforgiving — acts as both setting and metaphor, amplifying the psychological tension. The fugitives are unpredictable, the terrain deadly, and the motives of those in power increasingly murky. With echoes of Fargo and True Detective: Night Country, the series blends procedural grit with character-driven drama, revealing its protagonists in slow, intimate layers. “The Last Frontier” (Season 1) is a moody, atmospheric exploration of human resilience and institutional decay, where every decision carries weight and the cold hides more than just bodies. More …
10 episodes
“Murder in a Small Town” (Season 2) picks up in Gibsons, British Columbia, where Chief of Police Karl Alberg faces a surge of new cases after his jurisdiction expands. With limited resources and mounting pressure, Karl investigates a series of unsettling crimes — including a body discovered at a wedding between feuding families, a double kidnapping that may conceal a deeper conspiracy, and a pop star stalked during a quiet retreat. A mysterious fire at the town’s archives threatens to erase key evidence, forcing Karl to rely on memory and instinct. Meanwhile, a retired detective with a personal vendetta returns to Gibsons, complicating the investigation with his own agenda. Cassandra Lee, now elected to the town council, steps into a more active role, championing an arts center initiative that puts her at odds with the cunning Mayor Christie Holman. Holman’s political maneuvering includes blackmailing Karl to undermine Cassandra’s plans, threatening both their professional and personal lives. As Cassandra teams up with Karl’s daughter on a separate murder mystery, tensions rise and alliances shift. With new characters, expanded stakes, and a deeper exploration of small-town politics and personal ambition, “Murder in a Small Town” (Season 2) delivers a layered, suspenseful continuation of its Canadian crime drama roots. More …
“Sisu” (2023) — is a brutal World War II action thriller set in late 1944 during the Lapland War, where a solitary Finnish prospector named Aatami Korpi uncovers gold but must fight for survival against retreating Nazi forces who try to steal it. After Finland signed a treaty with the Soviet Union, German troops retaliate with a scorched‑earth retreat, destroying villages and taking civilians captive. Aatami, a former commando turned prospector, discovers a rich gold deposit and sets out toward Rovaniemi, but on his journey he crosses paths with a Waffen‑SS platoon led by Obersturmführer Bruno Helldorf. When soldiers discover his gold, they attempt to execute him, but Aatami unleashes lethal skills, revealing himself as a legendary ex‑commando feared as “Koschei the Immortal.” Using cunning survival tactics — sabotaging vehicles, setting traps, and exploiting the harsh Lapland terrain — he battles the Nazis with relentless determination. Captive Finnish women, including Aino, join him in resisting the Germans, their courage highlighting the broader struggle of civilians caught in the war. The film embodies the Finnish concept of sisu — extraordinary determination and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds — blending gritty survival action with historical context and portraying one man’s refusal to surrender his freedom or fortune. “Sisu” (2023) ultimately stands out as a relentless war survival story, where one man’s determination and fury embody the spirit of resilience against tyranny. More …
“Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” (2024) is a heartfelt documentary. The film chronicles the life of Christopher Reeve, from his rise to fame as the iconic Superman to his tragic horse-riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed. Through interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, the documentary delves into Reeve’s personal and professional struggles, his resilience, and his advocacy for spinal cord injury treatments and disability rights. The film also highlights his close friendship with Robin Williams and his enduring legacy as a symbol of hope and courage. With a mix of archival footage and emotional testimonies, “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” offers an intimate and inspiring look at the man behind the cape. The documentary captures Reeve’s unwavering determination to overcome his physical limitations and his relentless efforts to raise awareness and funds for medical research. Through poignant interviews and never-before-seen footage, the film paints a comprehensive portrait of a man who embodied the true meaning of heroism. The film’s powerful narrative and emotional depth make it a must-watch for fans of Reeve and those inspired by stories of resilience and hope. Whether you’re familiar with his work or learning about him for the first time, this documentary provides a moving and insightful tribute to a remarkable individual who left an indelible mark on the world. More …
It’s What’s Inside is a horror-comedy film directed by Greg Jardin. The story follows Cyrus, who is persuaded by his girlfriend Shelby to attend a pre-wedding party for their old friend Reuben. What starts as a simple reunion quickly escalates when their estranged classmate Forbes shows up with a mysterious suitcase capable of swapping people’s bodies. As the party progresses, old tensions and rivalries resurface, and the group, driven by curiosity and the thrill of the unknown, decides to use the suitcase to play a Mafia-inspired game. This decision leads to a series of chaotic and hilarious body-swapping scenarios, as friends find themselves in each other’s bodies, dealing with the quirks and secrets they never knew. As the game spirals out of control, the film delves into the complexities of friendship, the resurfacing of past grievances, and the unexpected consequences of meddling with supernatural forces. With a blend of horror and humor, “It’s What’s Inside” offers a unique take on the themes of identity and the bonds that tie us together, all while delivering a wild, entertaining ride. More …
8 episodes
“The Chair Company” (Season 1) — follows William Ronald “Ron” Trosper, a middle-aged property developer whose life spirals after a humiliating workplace incident involving a collapsed chair during a company-wide presentation. Obsessed with uncovering the truth behind the faulty chair, Ron stumbles into a surreal conspiracy involving a mysterious manufacturer, an empty warehouse filled with bizarre objects, and a photocopier producing intimate images. He begins receiving anonymous packages containing disassembled chair parts and cryptic notes referencing obscure ergonomic patents. A former coworker claims the chair was part of a discontinued government experiment in behavioral control. Ron’s attempts to trace the chair’s origin lead him to a defunct factory where time seems to move differently. Meanwhile, Barb secretly attends support group meetings for spouses of corporate obsessives, and Seth starts filming Ron’s unraveling for a school documentary. As he investigates, Ron’s paranoia deepens, straining his relationships with his wife Barb, daughter Natalie, and son Seth, while drawing him into increasingly absurd and unsettling encounters. Each episode blends cringe comedy with psychological thriller elements, revealing Ron’s fragile ego and relentless need for validation. With offbeat humor and escalating mystery, “The Chair Company” (Season 1) explores obsession, identity, and the absurdity of corporate life. More …
“Tron: Ares” (2025) — the third installment in the Tron franchise — explores the collision between the digital and physical worlds as AI programs begin infiltrating reality. Set fifteen years after Tron: Legacy, the story centers on Ares, a hyper-intelligent defense program created by Julian Dillinger, the ambitious CEO of Dillinger Systems. Ares is summoned into the real world to prove the company’s technological dominance, but digital constructs can only survive outside the Grid for 29 minutes before disintegrating. The film introduces new protocols designed to stabilize code in physical environments, hinting at a future where synthetic life could coexist with humanity. Tensions rise as rival tech firms attempt to sabotage Dillinger Systems, fearing the implications of permanent digital beings. ENCOM’s CEO Eve Kim races to recover the Permanence Code — a legacy algorithm developed by Kevin Flynn — that could allow digital beings to exist permanently in the real world. Secrets surrounding a legacy algorithm and the future of synthetic life drive the story forward, as characters navigate shifting loyalties and escalating threats. As the digital and human worlds blur, the film explores themes of identity, power, and the ethics of artificial life. With a sleek visual style, a Nine Inch Nails score, and a climactic showdown that tests the limits of consciousness, “Tron: Ares” (2025) delivers a high-tech spectacle that questions what it means to be real in an age of synthetic intelligence. More …
