John Beckwith and Jeremy Grey, a pair of committed womanizers who sneak into weddings to take advantage of the romantic tinge in the air, find themselves at odds with one another when John meets and falls for Claire Cleary. They navigate through a series of successful wedding crashes, with Jeremy having a sexual encounter with a possessive and obsessive woman, while John tries to court Claire while dealing with her hotheaded boyfriend. The duo finally attends an extended weekend party at the Cleary family compound, where they further connect with the women they are interested in. Drama and chaos ensue as Jeremy is sexually assaulted by one woman and John faces a confrontational situation with Claire's boyfriend. Eventually, true feelings are revealed, relationships are tested, and the couples find their way to happiness.
In 1910s London, snobbish phonetics professor Henry Higgins agrees to a wager that he can make crude flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, presentable in high society. With the help of Colonel Pickering, Higgins takes on the challenge and starts training Eliza in speech and manners. As Eliza goes through the rigorous training, she starts to make progress and eventually speaks with an impeccable upper-class accent. However, Higgins' callous treatment and indifference towards her future prospects lead Eliza to walk out on him. But when Higgins realizes his feelings for Eliza, he tries to win her back.
A tramp falls in love with a blind flower girl and decides to help her by earning money for her medical treatment. With the help of a wealthy drunkard, he experiences humorous mishaps, mistaken identity, and even a fake boxing match in his efforts to assist the girl. Eventually, the tramp is arrested and jailed, but upon his release, he discovers that the girl's sight has been restored and she has opened a successful flower shop. They reunite and share a heartfelt moment as the film ends.
In an Edo-period retelling of "City Lights", Iyami, a poor beggar, befriends a flower-selling blind young girl. Through the ups and downs of their friendship, Iyami strives to find a way to make her see again.
Flowers of Shanghai is a movie set in 1884 Shanghai, focusing on the lives of courtesans and the inner workings of brothels. It explores themes of love, rivalry, debt, and the objectification of women. The story follows the intertwined lives of several characters as they navigate the complexities of their relationships in a society dominated by opium and male power.
In 1928, as the talkies threw the film industry and film language into turmoil, Chaplin decided that his Tramp character would not be heard. City Lights would not be a talking picture, but it would have a soundtrack. Chaplin personally composed a musical score and sound effects for the picture. With Peter Lord, the famous co-creator of Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit, we see how Chaplin became the king of slapstick comedy and the superstar of the movies.
Jenny is a lesbian woman who decides to get married, but faces challenges and prejudice from her family. She navigates through the ups and downs of wedding preparations while also dealing with her own doubts and fears. With the support of her friends, she learns the importance of staying true to herself and celebrating love.
Little Manhattan is a delightful romantic comedy that tells the story of a 10-year-old boy named Gabe who experiences his first love in the bustling streets of New York City. Gabe is smitten with Rosemary, a quirky and confident girl in his karate class. As they navigate the ups and downs of their blossoming relationship, Gabe discovers the complexities of love, friendship, and growing up. With its charming and relatable characters, Little Manhattan is a heartwarming tale that reminds us all of the innocence and excitement of young love.
A woman named Jaclyn gets caught in a time loop where she relives her wedding day over and over again. She must figure out how to break the loop and make it to the altar on time.
Three Seasons is a beautifully crafted movie set in post-war Vietnam. It tells the intertwined stories of a rickshaw driver, a prostitute, a leper, and a flower girl, all seeking redemption and hope in their lives. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of dreams in the midst of a changing society. With stunning cinematography and a touching narrative, Three Seasons captures the essence of post-war life in Vietnam.
An adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's play.
Mute blond bombshell Zeynep lives with her aging father at a farm. One day, five criminals break in, killing the father and raping Zeynep. The shock restores Zeynep's speech and she seeks revenge. With the help of the friendly hobo Murat, she learns to be an expert shooter, takes a brown belt in karate, and sets out to kill them all.
In 1920s Ireland, a woman finds herself torn between her husband and a former suitor who returns during the country's fight for independence. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, she must make a choice that will change her life forever.
Larry Brewster, partner in the music publishing firm of Brewster and Crow, returns from a trip to find that his partner, J.C. Crow has hired Pat O'Rourke as a song plugger.
In the spring of 2004, Massachusetts began the final battle of its journey towards legalizing same-sex marriage. This documentary follows a few local couples & their families through the months leading up to & shortly after that defining occasion in LGBTQ+ history, culminating in their respective weddings. Also includes interviews with active opponents attempting to discourage the movement (& failing, of course). Premiered at the Independent Film Festival of Boston in April 2005, just a month short the decision's one-year anniversary.
Violet Barton, a femme-fatale goal-setter, fascinates men and readily returns their affection to obtain the wealth she desires, even to the point of bigamy. She has an affair with gambler Gregg Delaney but marries his best friend, Johnny Hale, when she discovers Hale is the richest man in Texas. This loses her the respect of her sister, Janet, who loves Hale, and Delaney, who loves Violet. Meanwhile, town sheriff Bill Howard is working hard to get Delaney to confess to a murder.
The Blackbird tells the story of a reformed criminal who is framed for murder. He must navigate the London underworld and Scotland Yard to clear his name and find the true culprit. Along the way, he encounters a love triangle and confronts prejudice and racism.
The Gay Parisian is an American short film produced in 1941 by Warner Bros. featuring the Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo and directed by Jean Negulesco. The film is a screen adaptation, in Technicolor, of the 1938 ballet Gaîté Parisienne, choreographed by Léonide Massine to music by Jacques Offenbach. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 14th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel).
Directed by Michelle Lehman, 2008 Tropfest Australia winning film, Marry Me, tells a little love story about “a little girl who likes a little boy and a little boy who likes his BMX bike”.