Cinema
for the Restless

A girl tragically consumes a full vial of LSD and quickly succumbs to a bizarre fantasy world, with strange beings and a magical obelisk that might be her portal home.

"Dreams on Spec" takes an intimate look at how far people will go - and how much they will sacrifice - for the chance to pursue their dreams. This feature-length documentary delves into the lives of three aspiring Hollywood screenwriters as they pour their hearts into their spec scripts, pitch their ideas to anyone who will listen, go to meetings, hold table reads, and work at low-level day-jobs - all in the hopes of one day seeing one of their beloved creations made into a movie. These poignant portraits are intercut with wisdom from a "Greek Chorus" of superstar Hollywood creative-types like James L. Brooks, Nora Ephron, Gary Ross, and Carrie Fisher to forge a funny and compelling look at inspiration, creativity, and solitude in the movie industry.

A rebellious teenage girl struggles to find meaning in a broken world after her father’s release from prison. Linda Manz delivers a raw, unforgettable performance as a punk-loving outsider adrift in small-town despair, while director-star Dennis Hopper portrays her troubled father. With Sharon Farrell as the fragile mother caught in the cycle, Out of the Blue is a haunting, uncompromising drama that became a cult classic for its unflinching portrait of alienation.