Commemorating the 120th anniversary of Ozu Yasujiro's birth, six up-and-coming filmmakers remade six of his early silent films as a contemporary mini-series.
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Two astronauts and a sympathetic chimp friend are fugitives in a future Earth dominated by a civilization of humanoid apes. Based on the 1968 Planet of the Apes film and its sequels, which were inspired by the novel of the same name by Pierre Boulle.
Nikita is a drug-addicted juvenile delinquent who was accused of killing a police officer in cold blood during an attempted robbery of a pharmacy. She is later arrested and sentenced to death by lethal injection, upon which she was secretly drugged by the government, faking her death. Nikita is then "recruited" by a secret government organization and transformed into a highly skilled assassin who cannot be traced.
Togo Jun and Mishima Ran, estranged sisters who had a falling out over a man, are reunited following their mother's death. The man, Ritsu, was Jun's boyfriend and is now the husband of Ran. The three have wound up living together under one roof.
Letter to Loretta is an American anthology drama series telecast on NBC from September 1953 to June 1961 for a total of 165 episodes. The filmed show was hosted by Loretta Young who also played the lead in various episodes. Letter to Loretta was sponsored by Procter & Gamble from 1953 through 1960. The final season's sponsor was Warner-Lambert's Listerine.
Starlight Theatre is an American anthology series that aired on CBS television from April 2, 1950 to September 20, 1951.
Series of 54 original televised plays and classic dramas produced by public television station KCET in Los Angeles, featuring all-star talent, was broadcast nationally on the National Educational Television (NET) network and its successor PBS between 1970 and 1978.
Machi Onodera, a 27-year-old teacher, is focused on finding a perfect match for marriage. Her world is upended when Yuto, the younger brother of her high school first love Yuichi, transfers to her class, resembling Yuichi in his youth. Torn between the charming Yuto and a chance reunion with Yuichi, Machi navigates a thrilling love triangle, caught between passion and nostalgia.
Stage actor Toma Kiryu suddenly retires. Toma, who lives for watching stage plays, is the favorite of office worker Hitomi Nakajo, who is devastated by his sudden retirement... One day, that "favorite" suddenly appears as Hitomi's "boss"! Toma was actually Shuichi Takagi, the heir to a wealthy family! Even without his costume, his aura radiates, and he treats the many female employees who approach him with kindness. Hitomi is also approached, but seeing her favorite right in front of her, she panics and unintentionally acts coldly. Shuichi takes an interest in Hitomi, but every time Toma-Shuichi approaches her, she feels overjoyed, yet she struggles to accept the reality that her idol is right in front of her, not in VR or 3D.
Kiyomi is a third-year college student whose shy personality leads to difficulties in making friends. However, she starts working part-time at a family restaurant where she is able to change herself and communicate with customers through her cooking.
Taxi carry customers every day. At that moment, the life of a driver who lives in a taxi intersects with a customer who has each situation. A conversation of just a few minutes to a few tens of minutes can create a faint love. Enjoying the once-in-a-lifetime meeting, sometimes sadness, sometimes laughing, and a dense human drama unfolds in the car. Kotaro Yamaki, the main character of such a story and an individual taxi driver, loves Chinese food in the town. Most of the famous Chinese restaurants in Tokyo are in my head, and after sending customers, the man stops at the famous Chinese restaurants in the town. And he eats the supreme gem. The "joy of life" born there. It is linked to the life of the customer I met by taxi. After eating, the man who left the store slowly lit a cigarette and muttered. "Well, do you want to run another run?" Then the man started running in the night city again.
Ryo and Kaoru get to know each other's feelings after a drinking party with their friends. They started living together, but as time passed, misunderstandings also arose.
A series of self-contained stories, each recounting a murder scene as seen from the chilling viewpoint of the killer. Explore the inner workings of a criminal's brain, revealing humanity at its darkest.
The Dick Powell Show is an American anthology series that ran on NBC from 1961- 1963, primarily sponsored by the Reynolds Metals Company. It was hosted by longtime film star Dick Powell until his death from lymphatic cancer on January 2, 1963, then by a series of guest hosts until the series ended. The first of these was Gregory Peck, who began the January 8 program with a tribute to Powell, recognizing him as "a great and good friend to our industry." Peck was followed by fellow actors such as Robert Mitchum, Frank Sinatra, Glenn Ford, Charles Boyer, Jackie Cooper, Rock Hudson, Milton Berle, Jack Lemmon, Dean Martin, Robert Taylor, Steve McQueen, David Niven, Danny Thomas, Robert Wagner and John Wayne.
AKB48 Drama split in 3 parts for each team Team A story: Kawakami Fukaba is the only remaining member of the Broadcasting Club. While she was cleaning the clubroom, she encountered a strange cassette player that connects her to another member of the club 8 years earlier. Team K story: Miho is annoyed at her younger sister Tsubasa, who is trying to make her participate in a piano competition. Unknown to Miho, Tsubasa is hiding something from her. Team B story: Asuka keeps a blog titled "Tsuki ga nai Sora" (Moonless Sky), where she writes about all her problems. The only person who comments on the blog is called Spaceboy (6B6), and seems to know more about Asuka than anyone in her class.
After surviving Godzilla's attack on San Francisco, Cate is shaken yet again by a shocking secret. Amid monstrous threats, she embarks on a globetrotting adventure to learn the truth about her family—and the mysterious organization known as Monarch.
Iori Hojo, a college student indifferent to love, becomes intrigued by novelist Kaho Kanenori after meeting him at a cafe where Iori works part-time.
An anthology series centered around people who believe themselves to be the modern-day descendants of the Romanov family.
A British television anthology of stories, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, and a twist at the end. With early episodes written and presented by Roald Dahl, the series featured a plethora of big name guest stars.
R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour is a Canadian/American original anthology horror-fantasy series, with episodes each half an hour long. The series is based on The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It Movie, and the books The Haunting Hour and Nightmare Hour anthology by R. L. Stine.
An anthology of sweeping true love stories that captured the world’s attention.
An anthology series of five stories looking at the lives of a group of friends and their families in London’s West Indian community from the late 1960s to the early 80s.
Rod Serling narrates an anthology of fantasy, horror and sci-fi stories from a set resembling a macabre museum. A chilling work of art serves as the connective link between the stories.
A horror/suspense anthology series directed by the biggest horror directors working in feature films.
A young hitchhiker introduces characters who are about to experience a frightening and sometimes supernatural incident of some kind in this moody anthology series.
This provocative hit series tells the stories of dangerous women who find extraordinary ways of coping with their problems, channeling their survival instincts and bringing out their inner guile.
This anthology series brings to life Aaron Mahnke's titular podcast and uncovers the real-life events that spawn our darkest nightmares. Blending reenactments, animation, archive and narration, Lore reveals how our horror legends – such as vampires, werewolves and body snatchers – are rooted in truth.
A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.
An anthology series of stand alone episodes delving into horror myths, legends and lore.
Tales from the Darkside is an anthology horror TV series created by George A. Romero, each episode was an individual short story that ended with a plot twist. The series' episodes spanned the genres of horror, science fiction, and fantasy, and some episodes featured elements of black comedy or more lighthearted themes.
A limited anthology series that explores terror in America.
An anthology series written and directed by the most famous names in horror.
Anthology series telling character-driven stories set at different moments in time, aiming to showcase that during people's most isolated moments, and in disparate circumstances, the human experience connects everyone.
An anthology based on eight short stories by Stephen King in his 1993 collection of the same name.
A chilling anthology series featuring stories of people in terrifying situations inspired by true historical events.
Based on the stories of Stephen King, the series intertwines characters and themes from the fictional town of Castle Rock.
Anthology series of composed of distinct story episodes, sometimes with a plot twist at the end, with occasional recurring story elements that were often tied together during season-finale clip shows.