Scott Hicks – MRQE

Freedom

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

Ron, a young man in his late teens or early 20s, but emotionally younger, has no visible, employable assets, yet rails at his status in life — blaming everyone for the fact that his dreams are not coming true.

Highly Strung

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

“Highly Strung” A story of passion…of obsession…and possession A journey into a rarefied world of elusive tones evoked by horsehair on catgut, of investors lured to spend millions on unique instruments. The deadly sins of lust, jealousy and greed jostle with the purity of philanthropy and sonic perfection. A duel of tension and harmony in a Quartet of youthful virtuosi expanding their skills on a clutch of rare Guadagninis. An exploration of the mystery and the lost, delicate art of constructing these robust masterpieces Exquisite imagery will illuminate a complex history of enduring instruments and their temporary custodians. And then there’s the music!

Shine

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Pianist David Helfgott, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the piano, to popular if not critical acclaim.

The Lucky One

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

A Marine travels to Louisiana after serving three tours in Iraq and searches for the unknown woman he believes was his good luck charm during the war.

The Boys Are Back

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

When the wife of sports-writer Joe Warr dies of cancer, he takes on the responsibility of raising their 6-year-old son, and his teenage son from a previous marriage. As Joe rejects the counsel of his mother-in-law and other parents, he develops his own philosophies on parenting.

Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Scott Hicks documents an eventful year in the career and personal life of distinguished Western classical composer Philip Glass as he interacts with a number of friends and collaborators, who include Chuck Close, Ravi Shankar, and Martin Scorsese.

No Reservations

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

Master chef Kate Armstrong runs her life and her kitchen with intimidating intensity. However, a recipe for disaster may be in the works when she becomes the guardian of her young niece while crossing forks with the brash sous-chef who just joined her staff. Though romance blooms in the face of rivalry, Kate needs to look outside the kitchen to find true happiness.

Hearts in Atlantis

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

A widowed mother and her son change when a mysterious stranger enters their lives.

Snow Falling on Cedars

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

In the 1950s, a Japanese-American fisherman is suspected of killing his neighbour at sea and race is a factor in the trial. So is reporter, Ishmael.