The Electric Company is a comedy TV show that aired from 1971 to 1977. It features a mix of live-action sketches, animations, and songs to teach children the basics of reading and literacy. The show is known for its unique blend of comedy and education, making it a popular choice for children and their families.
A determined teacher in New York City faces challenges and inspires his inner-city students to excel academically.
A professor encounters a nightclub singer and becomes involved with her and her gangster ex-boyfriend. They all end up at a remote mansion where secrets are revealed and romance blossoms.
Suburban Girl follows the story of a young woman named Brett Eisenberg, who works as an assistant at a prestigious New York City publishing house. When she meets an older, successful writer named Archie Knox, Brett is drawn into a complicated romantic relationship. As she navigates the ups and downs of love and her career, Brett must learn to balance her own desires with the expectations of those around her.
In the midst of the Cold War, a high school teacher is recruited by the CIA to become an undercover agent. He must balance his double life while navigating through hilarious situations and encounters with Fidel Castro, rock-n-roll, LSD, grammar, and the Bay of Pigs.
Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy? is a documentary that delves into the life and mind of Noam Chomsky, a renowned linguist and philosopher. Through animated interviews and discussions, the film explores topics such as language, cognition, and the nature of reality.
Read All About It! was a Canadian educational television series that was produced from 1979 to 1983 by TVOntario that aired during the early to mid-1980s; It also aired in repeats in the 1990s. It starred David Craig Collard as Chris, Lydia Zajc as Lynne, Stacey Arnold as Samantha, and Sean Hewitt as Duneedon, ruler of the galaxy Trialviron. In the second season Michael Dwyer joined the cast as Alex. The main goal of the show was to educate viewers in reading, writing and history. Each episode ran for approximately 15 minutes. Eric Robertson composed the music for the show.
A biographical documentary about the influential fashion editor and columnist Diana Vreeland. The film explores her unique perspective and eccentricity, as well as her contributions to the fashion industry. It delves into her time as an editor at Vogue magazine and her role in shaping modern fashion trends.
When a widower falls for a blind young woman, their passionate small town romance takes a startling turn. Naoto is a middle-aged man left lonely by tragedy, but when he meets Saki, her life is reignited. However, when Saki receives a shocking call from prison, their relationship is put to the test.
In Stolen Spring, a Danish high school teacher becomes entangled in a murder investigation when one of his students is found dead. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers shocking secrets and confronts his own demons. This gripping drama explores themes of education, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to protect their reputation.
Notorious director "Bill Zebub" ("Assmonster") set out to spoof science fiction movies. He noticed that Star Trek had social messages woven into the stories. He thought jokingly "What if I weave ANTIsocial messages?" Not letting the joke fade, he wondered if there were anything in modern times that he could target, and the answer came fast. Political correctness.
A bartender wants rid of an obnoxious drunk but not until the drunk has left a decent tip. So the bartender tells the story of two mobster families, the Minetti's who work out of an Italian restaurant in the East San Fernando Valley, and the Mulroney's who work out of an Irish pub in the West San Fernando Valley. Mob war breaks out when one of the Minetti "boys" stiffs Big Paddy's daughter on her tip. We soon see why these hoods are called very mean men
The moment these two saw each other at the café, they couldn’t take their eyes off each other. Their attraction was apparent and it seemed that destiny brought them together. As they got to know the other better, they found solace and comfort in each other’s company. But the security they found in each other soon started to shake when their different life paths take them to different directions. Despite the love they both still have for each other, one must choose to decide when to let go, even if the other is still holding on.
Puppets live alongside humans peacefully, but suddenly their behavior becomes depraved. Is such criminal activity rare, or is the media blowing things out of proportion, making cops look like sadistic gunslingers and causing people to distrust them, each other, and most of all, puppets. Is the apocalypse coming, or is the fear-mongering just a great way for News programs to get advertising money? Wait – that makes this movie sound like a serious allegory. Change that. This movie has more wtf moments than you can imagine. It’s high brow and low brow at the same time.
A jeremiad against intemperance, jazz music, and abortion, set on a train filled with unrepentant sinners hurtling toward damnation.
It's Rocky meets the Mikado when Larry the Cucumber stars as The Italian Scallion in this newest VeggieTales adventure. Larry is a wrestler who somehow manages never to finish what he starts. Eventually his ability to take anything seriously lands him in the ring with Apollo Gourd.
An unapologetically romantic tale about an adulterous young woman struggling to rebuild her life and a painter suffering from undiagnosed Asperger's syndrome.
Short illustrating the parts of speech.
Emphasizes the importance of proper punctuation and its basic rules. Tom and Beth, showing scenes of their puppet show, find that without punctuation, meanings become altered and their puppet story cannot be understood.