Joe Swanberg
Author
Language
English
Description
Two journalists set out to document their friend's journey to reunite with his estranged sister. They track her to an undisclosed location where they are welcomed into the remote world of "Eden Parish," a self-sustained rural utopia composed of nearly two hundred members and overseen by a mysterious leader known only as "Father." It quickly becomes evident to the newcomers that this paradise may not be as it seems. Eden Parish harbors a twisted secret....
Publisher
Magnolia Pictures
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Two journalists track a friend's estranged sister to the remote world of “Eden Parish,” a rural utopia overseen by a mysterious leader known only as “Father.” It quickly becomes evident to the newcomers that this paradise may not be as it seems.
3) Proxy
Publisher
IFC Films
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
While walking home Esther Woodhouse is brutally attacked and disfigured by a hooded assailant. This horrible event seems to be a blessing in disguise when Esther finds consolation in a support group. However, friendship and understanding can be very dangerous things when accepted by the wrong people, as Esther soon embarks down a dark path of obsession.
Publisher
Visit Films
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Mattie and James are in love. But too many mornings and too many miles apart have taken a toll on them. As they struggle with the distance between New York and Chicago, their visits become reminders of the difficulties, not the pleasures, of their relationship.
6) The rental
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Two couples on an oceanside getaway grow suspicious that the host of their seemingly perfect rental house may be spying on them. Before long, what should have been a celebratory weekend trip turns into something far more sinister, as well-kept secrets are exposed and the four old friends come to see each other in a whole new light..
Publisher
Binge Box
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Begin again: British songwriter Gretta is adrift in Manhattan after getting dumped by her philandering rock star boyfriend. While playing at an open mic night at a local bar, she is discovered by struggling music producer Dan. Sensing her songwriting potential, Dan pushes Gretta to sign with him and record an ambitious outdoors album all across the city.
The big sick: Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love...
Publisher
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Luke and Kate, co-workers at a Chicago brewery, spend their days drinking and flirting. They're perfect for each other, except that they're both in relationships. Luke is in the midst of marriage talks with his girlfriend of six years; Kate is playing it cool with her music producer boyfriend Chris. Beer makes the line between 'friends' and 'more than friends' really blurry.
10) You're next
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Aubrey and Paul Davison decide to celebrate their wedding anniversary by inviting their four children and their significant others to a family reunion at their remote and slightly rundown weekend estate. But the family reunion goes awry when their home comes under siege by a mask-wearing team of crossbow-bearing assailants. The family has no idea who's attacking them or why. All they know for certain is that nobody is safe.
Publisher
Genius Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Hannah, a restless college grad, spends a hot Chicago summer trying to figure it all out. Full of ambition and indecision, she'll try to find a crush who can keep up with her and a project that will keep her stimulated, but she may just leave a trail of broken hearts.
13) The sacrament
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Two reporters for VICE Media journey to a remote Central American compound hoping to reunite with the photographer's sister, who feels out of touch after struggling with a drug addiction. They find an isolated community of true believers devoted to a shadowy but charismatic figure called "Father." Skeptical at first, the journalists begin to come around to the group's utopian claims, until things rapidly take a very dark turn.
14) Digging for fire
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The discovery of a bone and a rusty old gun send a husband and wife on separate adventures over the course of a weekend.
15) Drinking Buddies
Author
Language
English
Description
Luke and Kate are co-workers at a Chicago brewery, where they spend their days drinking and flirting. They're perfect for each other, except that they're both in relationships. Luke is in the midst of marriage talks with his girlfriend of six years, and Kate is playing it cool with her music producer boyfriend Chris. But you know what makes the line between "friends" and "more than friends" really blurry? Beer.
16) Quiet City
Author
Language
English
Description
Lost in New York City, Jamie crosses paths with a stranger late at night on an empty subway platform. An unlikely bond forms between them.
17) You're next
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
When a couple decides to celebrate their wedding anniversary with a family party in a remote weekend home, they come under attack from several unknown killers.
18) Offseason
Author
Language
English
Description
Marie becomes stranded on the island where her mother is buried and must unveil the mystery behind her mother's troubled past to make it out alive.
19) Happy Christmas
Author
Language
English
Description
When Jenny (Anna Kendrick), a hard-partying 20-something, moves in with her brother's family to get over a breakup, she and her friend's (Lena Dunham) carefree perspective causes Jenny's sister-in-law (Melanie Lynskey) to question her career and relationship, comically turning the family's everyday life upside down. A comedy from the director of DRINKING BUDDIES.
Author
Language
English
Description
Lonnie's life hasn't changed much in the 16 years since he graduated high school. Still painting houses, still drinking too much, still hanging out with the same old friends. As far as he can see, his only hope for the future lies in taking his physical relationship with coworker Monica to the next level.