James M. (Filmmaker) Johnston
1) Carried away
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When an aspiring young actor returns home for the holidays, he finds his family mired in dysfunction and his beloved grandmother relegated to a nursing home. Disturbed by Granny's deteriorating state, he abducts her and hits the road with his father and siblings in hot pursuit. An unusual cross-country venture unfolds, culminating in the California desert in a surprising and unexpected way.
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"Never Goin' Back is a rebellious coming of age tale about two young women who have decided to leave their worries behind and go at life full force with each other. Recent high school drop-outs, they find themselves broke and down on their luck. To make a buck, they become waitresses at a scummy local diner. The work may be crushing their souls, but they're saving the money to go on a beach trip together. However, it's a little difficult to save when...
4) Pit stop
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"Openly gay Ernesto and closeted Gabe grapple with the sad tribulations of being gay in a small, working-class Texas town. A truly uplifting love story about male intimacy, the heartache of unsuccessful relationships, and the transformative power of love"--Container.
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Anger rages in Philip as he awaits the publication of his second novel. He feels pushed out of his adopted home city by the constant crowds and noise, a deteriorating relationship with his photographer girlfriend Ashley, and his own indifference to promoting the novel. When Philip's idol Ike Zimmerman offers his isolated summer home as a refuge, he finally gets the peace and quiet to focus on his favorite subject: himself.
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"An epic fantasy-adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, 'The Green Knight' tells the story of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men. Gawain contends with ghosts, giants, thieves, and schemers in what becomes a deeper journey to define his character while proving his worth in the eyes...
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Gifted with sometimes-prophetic dreams and a lifelong interest in the paranormal, Shelia is asked to investigate a potential haunting at a Tennessee farmhouse. It's there she meets Richard, a recent widower who believes his wife may still be with him. The investigation that ensues, which eventually pulls in Shelia's son, Owen, and his classmate Lucy, forces them to confront the mysteries of their own lives.
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At age 70, Forrest Tucker infamously made his escape from the tough San Quentin prison. Once he had gained his freedom, he embarked on a new set of heists that left investigators scratching their heads and the public fascinated by the story. This true story details Tucker's life which includes a detective wrapped up in the case, and a female who takes a liking to Tucker despite the criminal path he's on.
10) Person to person
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During a single day in New York City, a variety of characters grapples with the mundane, the unexpected, and the larger questions permeating their lives. An investigative reporter struggles with her first day on the job, despite help from her misguided boss; a rebellious teen attempts to balance her feminist ideals with other desires; and a young man seeks to reconcile with his ex-girlfriend, even as her brother threatens revenge.
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Four years ago, impassioned young outlaw couple Bob Muldoon and Ruth Guthrie were apprehended in the Texas hills during a shootout that left a local officer wounded by a bullet from Ruth's gun. Taking the blame, Bob was sentenced to 25 years in prison. After having engineered a daring escape, Bob is now determined to reconnect with the love of his life and meet the daughter who was born while he was incarcerated. But the journey back won't be easy,...