A woman works to exonerate her brother, who was convicted of murder, by uncovering the truth behind a haunted antique mirror. As they investigate, they learn that the mirror possesses a malevolent entity that feeds off life forces and manipulates reality. With a kill switch set up to destroy the mirror, they must confront their traumatic past and face the supernatural forces at play.
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father is a heart-wrenching documentary that tells the story of Andrew Bagby, a young doctor who was murdered by his ex-girlfriend. Directed by Kurt Kuenne, the film follows Andrew's friend, filmmaker Kurt Kuenne, as he sets out to create a cinematic tribute to his late friend and to ensure that Andrew's son, Zachary, will one day know the truth about his father. As Kurt delves deeper into the story, he uncovers a shocking series of events that will leave audiences in tears.
Brideless Groom (1947) is a comedy short film featuring the Three Stooges. The plot revolves around a man named Shemp who must get married in order to inherit a large sum of money. He enlists the help of his friends Larry and Moe to find a suitable bride, but their efforts are met with a series of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings.
In 1972, Miyuki tells her ex-lover Kazuo that she's going to Okinawa with their son. Kazuo decides to film her. He narrates his visits to her there: first while her flatmate is Sugako, a woman Miyuki is attracted to; then, while she works at a bar and is with Paul, an African-American soldier. Once, Kazuo brings his girlfriend, Sachiko. We see Miyuki with her son, with other bar girls, and with Sachiko. Miyuki, pregnant, returns to Tokyo and delivers a mixed-race child on her own with Kazuo and Sachiko filming. She joins a women's commune, talks about possibilities, enjoys motherhood, and is uninterested in a traditional family. Does the filmmaker have a point of view?
Tomorrow We Diet (1951) follows the story of a has-been former athlete who decides to go on a diet to lose weight. However, he faces various comical challenges and mishaps along the way, including a button popping off his pants and his reflection in the mirror speaking to him. Despite his efforts, he struggles to resist temptations like sausages and pineapples. Will he be able to achieve his weight loss goal?
In 'A Gem of a Jam,' the Three Stooges find themselves causing chaos in a medical clinic when a valuable bust is accidentally destroyed. With their signature slapstick comedy, they try to fix their mistake while avoiding the police and causing even more havoc along the way. This classic short is filled with hilarious antics, physical gags, and non-stop laughter.
Casey is upset about having struck out his last chance at bat but his wife suggests they have a son to follow in their dad's footsteps. Eventually, a child is born but, to Casey's dismay, it's a girl, not a boy. His wife suggests they try again several more times but each time, it's still another girl. Casey is depressed but his pals tell him that in spite of everything, they still make a powerful baseball team. Casey likes the idea and accepts. However, the day of the big game, he is nervous that one of them will strike out and attempts to make the last home run himself disguised as one of his own daughters.
A comically ridiculously altered version of the classic tale, in which Don Quixote is victorious over his imaginary enemies and emits Tarzan-like yells of triumph. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 1998.
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