Courage the Cowardly Dog is a TV show about Courage, a timid dog who lives with his owners, Muriel and Eustace Bagge, in the middle of Nowhere, Kansas. Despite his fear, Courage often finds himself facing and overcoming supernatural threats and protecting his owners with his bravery. The show combines elements of horror, comedy, and adventure, creating a unique and absurdly funny series that appeals to both kids and adults.
In Meiji-era Japan, a former government assassin known as Rurouni Kenshin wanders the country with a vow to never kill again. However, his violent past catches up with him as he becomes entangled in a battle with a ruthless villain who threatens the peace. With the help of his friends, Kenshin must confront his own demons and use his skills as a swordsman to protect the innocent and uphold justice.
Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter and miserly old moneylender, learns the true meaning of Christmas with the help of three spirits who show him the errors of his ways. Through visions of his past, present, and future, Scrooge undergoes a transformation and becomes a generous and compassionate man.
When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby. On a warm, sunny day, 10-year-old Satsuki and 4-year-old Mei Kusakabe drive with their father along a rural road towards their new home. The girls are excited about the move since it will bring them closer to their mother, who is ill in the hospital. Their house is old and falling apart, but the girls find it charming and set out to explore. They stumble upon susuwatari, or soot sprites, in the attic and befriend them. Mei falls into a hole and meets a large creature called Totoro, who becomes her friend. Satsuki and her father find Mei and offer their respects to the spirits for watching over her. The family takes a bike ride into town to visit their mother in the hospital. Mei insists on staying with Satsuki at school, and they return home together in the rain. They encounter Totoro, who they offer an umbrella to. The creature takes them on a magical ride before they return home. The next day, the girls wake up to find a giant tree from the acorns they planted. They have a picnic with Granny, who tells them that fresh vegetables will help their mother. Satsuki receives news that her mother won't be able to come home, causing her distress. Mei decides to visit her mother in the hospital and gets lost. Satsuki seeks Totoro's help to find Mei. With the assistance of Catbus, they locate Mei and bring her back home. The film ends with their mother returning home, and the spirits watching over the children as they play with friends.
Hotel Desire tells the story of a single mother who works as a chambermaid at a luxury hotel. As she navigates her job and personal life, she explores themes of sexuality, passion, and compassion. The film features explicit and unsimulated sexual content, exploring the boundaries of desire and intimacy.
Daniel, a bullied teenager, moves to Los Angeles and befriends a martial arts master who teaches him karate.
Edward Scissorhands is a heartwarming story about a man-made creation named Edward, who has scissors for hands. Taken in by a suburban family, he discovers friendship, love, and acceptance. Despite initial fear and judgment from the townspeople, Edward's unique skills and compassionate nature win them over. However, when he is falsely accused and attacked, Edward is forced to retreat to his dark mansion. In the end, he is immortalized as a symbol of love and bringer of snow to the once-sterile neighborhood.
In Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast, Tinker Bell and her fairy friends embark on an adventure to save the mythical creature known as the NeverBeast. Along the way, they learn about trust, friendship, and the power of compassion.
The Grinch, a green-furred creature with a heart two sizes too small, plots to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville. However, his encounter with a little girl named Cindy Lou Who teaches him the importance of love and compassion.
Ashitaka embarks on a quest to find a cure for a curse and gets caught in a war between forest gods and a mining colony. He meets San, the Mononoke Hime, and the story explores the struggle between humanity and nature, without a clear villain, portraying darkness and hate in everyone. Ashitaka discovers the true cause of his curse and must face the consequences. The film highlights themes of environmentalism, prejudice, compassion, and moral ambiguity.
When a young girl named Haru saves a cat from being hit by a truck, she is unexpectedly whisked away to the Cat Kingdom and transformed into a cat herself. With the help of a dapper cat named Baron, Haru must navigate this new world and find a way to return home before it's too late.
Jesus of Nazareth is a TV mini-series that portrays the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, including his birth, his ministry, his crucifixion, and his resurrection. It delves into the political and religious climate of Roman-occupied Judea, depicting the challenges and conflicts faced by Jesus and his followers.
Majokko Megu-chan is a magical girl anime series. The manga was created by Tomo Inoue and Akio Narita, while the 72-episode anime series was produced by Toei Animation between 1974 and 1975. This series is considered an important forerunner of the present day magical girl genre, as the series' characterization and general structure exerted considerable influence over future shows in the same genre. Most notably, several of the show's recurring motifs were recycled in Toei's Sailor Moon, AIC's Pretty Sammy, and Wedding Peach.
Invasion is a thrilling sci-fi movie set in a dystopian future where aliens have invaded Earth. The film follows a group of survivors as they navigate the challenges of living in a world dominated by extraterrestrial beings. Through their journey, they grapple with themes of survival, compassion, and the complexities of human-alien relationships.
A conceited and cynical television executive, Frank Cross, is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve who teach him the true meaning of Christmas. As he is confronted with his past, present, and future, Frank realizes the error of his ways and seeks redemption. With the help of his ex-girlfriend, Claire, he delivers a heartfelt speech during a live broadcast, embracing the spirit of Christmas and finding love and compassion.
Little Lord Fauntleroy, also known as Shoukoushi Ceddie, is a Japanese anime series produced by Nippon Animation in 1988 and was broadcast on the World Masterpiece Theater, an animation staple that showcased each year an animated version of a different classical book or story. The series is based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's book, "Little Lord Fauntleroy".
Dr. Richard Kimble is accused of his wife's murder and must find the true culprit while being pursued by a determined U.S. Marshal.
Sybil is a TV mini-series based on a true story about a female psychiatrist treating a patient named Sybil who has multiple personality disorder. The series explores the complexities of the doctor-patient relationship and the challenges of treating mental disorders.
To Kill a Mockingbird is a movie set in 1930s Alabama, where a small town lawyer named Atticus Finch defends a black man named Tom Robinson who is falsely accused of raping a white woman. The story revolves around the themes of racial prejudice, injustice, and the moral growth of the protagonist's children, Scout and Jem. The movie explores the impact of racism on society and the importance of standing up for what is right.
Melvin Udall, a misanthropic writer with obsessive-compulsive disorder, forms an unlikely friendship with a single mother and a gay artist after the artist is assaulted in a robbery. As their relationships develop, they overcome personal challenges and find a deep connection.