John Cassavetes – MRQE

“Johnny Staccato”

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Johnny Staccato is an American private detective series which ran for 27 episodes on NBC from September 10, 1959 through March 24, 1960.

Alexander the Great (TV)

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

An historical film that follows the life of Alexander the Great, the Macedonian king that united all ancient Greek tribes and led them against the vast Persian Empire. Alexander conquered most of the then-known world and created a Greek empire that spanned all the way from the Balkans to India.

The Killers

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

A hit man and his partner try to find out why their latest victim, a former race-car driver, did not try to get away.

The Fury

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

When a devious plot separates CIA agent Peter Sandza from his son, Robin, the distraught father manages to see through the ruse. Taken because of his psychic abilities, Robin is being held by Ben Childress, who is studying people with supernatural powers in hopes of developing their talents as weapons. Soon Peter pairs up with Gillian, a teen who has telekinesis, to find and rescue Robin.

Capone

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Young Al Capone catches the eye of Johnny Torrio, a criminal visiting New York from Chicago. Torrio invites Capone to move to Illinois to help run his Prohibition-era alcohol sales operation. Capone rises through the ranks of Torrio’s gang and eventually takes over. On top, he works to consolidate his power by eliminating his enemies, fixing elections to his advantage and getting rich. In his spare time, Capone courts the principled Iris Crawford.

Opening Night

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Actress Myrtle Gordon is a functioning alcoholic who is a few days from the opening night of her latest play, concerning a woman distraught about aging. One night a car kills one of Myrtle’s fans who is chasing her limousine in an attempt to get the star’s attention. Myrtle internalizes the accident and goes on a spiritual quest, but fails to finds the answers she is after. As opening night inches closer and closer, fragile Myrtle must find a way to make the show go on.

A Constant Forge

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

One of the great mavericks of cinema, John Cassavetes has earned a reputation as the godfather of American independent movies. The actor-turned-filmmaker invented a realist style of unadorned narrative films heavily influenced by documentaries. This in-depth analysis of Cassavetes’ life and work features interviews with key collaborators and ensemble regulars, and explores the making of classics like “The Killing of a Chinese Bookie,” “Opening Night” and “A Woman Under the Influence.”

Love Streams

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Two closely-bound, emotionally wounded siblings reunite after years apart.

Whose Life Is It Anyway?

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Ken Harrison is an artist that lives to make sculptures. One day he is involved in a car accident, and is paralyzed from his neck down. All he can do is talk and move his head, and he wants to die. Whilst he is in hospital he makes friends with some of the staff, and they support him when he goes to trial to be allowed to die.

Brass Target

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

General George S. Patton died in a car accident in 1945. However, now speculates that his death was actually a murder carefully prepared by his staff to cover a large theft of gold.