James Schamus Movies

Sophie comes to New York from France with the intention of joining a man she met a few months before. She finds herself alone in the apartment of the...

A chronological look at films by, for, or about gays and lesbians in the United States, from 1947 to 2005, Kenneth Anger's "Fireworks" to "Brokeback...

Documentary on the characters and themes of the 1995 film 'Sense and Sensibility'.

A love story between a Jamaican immigrant and his wife that turns bittersweet when the search for the American dream goes awry.

A look at the history of this popular character. The piece begins by examining the character's origin in depression-era America, glossing over the...

A documentary about the influential independent film production company The Shooting Gallery.

Deals with the lives of the three Irish Catholic McMullen brothers from Long Island, New York, over three months, as they grapple with basic ideas...

An aspiring young filmmaker gets involved with an eccentric gangster for the financing of his first film.

A look at director Ang Lee's work on 'Hulk' (2003).

Documentary on the cast and crew, stunts, special effects, and score of 'Hulk' (2003).

Jude, a college professor, is obsessed with Sophie, his student. She, in turn, is intrigued by his scholarly charm. Flirtation turns to lust and the...

A haunting psychological thriller based on one of America's most infamous figures. After the Waco siege, a chilling plan brews in the mind of army...

Just as Amelia thinks she's over her anxiety and insecurity, her best friend announces her engagement, bringing her anxiety and insecurity right back.

Jackie and Michael are coworkers at a large law firm. They decide to meet at Jackie's for dinner one night.

Over 30 filmmakers and friends of Strand Releasing have come together to honor the company’s indelible contribution to independent cinema over...

Adam, an awkward teen, spends a summer with his older sister, who is part of New York City's lesbian and trans activist scene. He meets the girl of...

This documentary short takes you inside the fascinating world of film preservation and restoration.

Documentary on Ang Lee and his direction of the 1995 film 'Sense and Sensibility'.

A psychic suburban mother--with an affinity for Doris Day films--begins a spiritual journey beyond the confines of her neighborhood and failed...

An intimate exploration of the circumstances surrounding the incarceration of Native American activist Leonard Peltier, convicted of murder in 1977,...