The Kissing Booth follows the story of a high school student named Elle who finds herself in a complicated situation when she signs up to run a kissing booth at the spring carnival. Things get even more complicated when she discovers that her secret crush, Noah, is one of the participants. As Elle navigates her newfound feelings and tries to maintain her friendship with her best friend Lee, she must confront the challenges of love, friendship, and the complexities of adolescence.
Rosie and Alex have been best friends since childhood. They share a drunken kiss on Rosie's 18th birthday, but she doesn't remember it. They both go to college in the U.S., but Rosie discovers she's pregnant with someone else's baby. Alex goes to England for Rosie's wedding, but realizes he still loves her. Rosie finds Alex's letter expressing his love, but he's engaged. They attend the wedding, and Rosie confesses her love for Alex. They eventually end up together after many missed opportunities.
The Party is a slapstick comedy set in the 1960s, revolving around a chaotic dinner party. The film follows the humorous misadventures of the guests, including a clumsy man, a film producer, and a drunken waiter. As the night progresses, the party becomes increasingly wild and absurd, with various mishaps such as a painted elephant, a gatling gun, and a public address system. The film explores themes of cultural clash, misunderstandings, and the comedic consequences of the characters' actions.
In Cocoon, a group of elderly people living in a retirement community stumble upon a swimming pool that rejuvenates them. They soon realize that the pool is a hiding place for a group of friendly extraterrestrials who are trying to retrieve cocoons containing their companions. As the elderly protagonists continue to visit the swimming pool, they experience renewed energy and youthfulness, leading to a series of heartwarming and humorous events.
Apartment superintendent Cleveland Heep rescues a young woman from the pool he maintains, only to discover she is a character from a bedtime story trying to return home. He enlists the help of his tenants to protect her from creatures that want to keep her in our world.
Love & Mercy tells the story of Brian Wilson, the lead singer and songwriter of The Beach Boys. The movie explores his successes with highly influential orchestral pop albums, as well as his struggles with mental illness and an abusive father. It delves into his nervous breakdown and his encounter with a psychotherapist who helps him regain control over his life.
In the romantic comedy film 'Plus One', Ben and Alice, two college friends, find themselves attending several weddings together in a single summer. As they navigate the world of wedding rituals, relationship problems, and awkward encounters, they realize that they may have more in common than they thought. With humor and emotion, 'Plus One' explores the complexities of friendship, love, and commitment.
Sidney Young, a British journalist, moves to New York City and starts working for a high-profile magazine. However, his abrasive personality and unconventional methods make it difficult for him to fit in.
A family moves into a wealthy neighborhood and pretends to be a perfect family, but they are actually a marketing team promoting products.
In a suburban town, a teenager goes missing, leading to a chain of events that reveal the dark secrets and dysfunction of the residents. The story explores themes of suicide, drug use, parent-child relationships, and the absurdity of suburban life.
The Second Mother tells the story of Val, a hardworking housemaid in Sao Paulo, Brazil who has been working for a wealthy family for many years. When her estranged daughter, Jessica, comes to live with her while preparing for university entrance exams, Val's carefully structured life is turned upside down. Jessica challenges the social order of the household and becomes a catalyst for change, forcing the family members to confront their own prejudices and assumptions. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, Val is torn between her loyalty to the family she works for and her love for her daughter. The Second Mother is a poignant and thought-provoking film that explores class differences and the complexities of family relationships.
During a pajama party, a group of teenagers find themselves caught up in a Martian invasion. With the help of a friendly alien, they must try to stop the invaders and save the world.
Mr. Kaplan is a German Jew living in Uruguay who, after suspecting a mysterious man of being a former Nazi, embarks on a mission to bring him to justice. Along the way, he forms an unlikely bond with his sidekick, a South American beach boy. This journey leads them into a web of police corruption and family secrets, ultimately forcing Mr. Kaplan to confront his own history and legacy.
Don's Party is a hilarious and poignant exploration of the politics and social dynamics of a group of friends gathered for a party on the night of the 1969 Australian federal election. As the night progresses, tensions rise, egos clash, and relationships are tested, revealing the true nature of each character. Fueled by alcohol and political fervor, the party becomes a battleground for personal and ideological conflicts. Through sharp dialogue and memorable characters, the film delves into themes of class divide, conservatism, socialism, and the complexities of relationships.
When small town drifter Sammy Barlach (Jake Weary, “Animal Kingdom”) drives into town on the search for his next cold beer and opportunity, he gets more than he bargained for. Food, lodging and surprising possibilities of a better future fall into his lap thanks to redhead Jamalee (Julia Garner, “Ozark”) and her brother Jason (Nick Roux, “Jane by Design”). But breaks don’t come easy in Venus Holler. Finding themselves powerless against the forces of corruption and prejudice, Sammy has to fight.
A tribe of primitive "mudpeople" encounter a croquet ball, rolling through their forest. Following it, they find themselves on a vast, deserted Long Island estate. Entering, they begin to become civilized and assume the stereotypical roles and dress of people at a weekend party. There follows an allegory of upper-class behavior. At last, they begin to devolve toward their original status, and after a battle at croquet, they disappear into the woods.
INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS - Wanting to ensure she gets in to a great college, a student becomes involved in an admission scandal. When the police start snooping around and begin to close in on the ring leader, things turn deadly.
When a Persian woman decides to plan a simple wedding, she faces a clash of cultures, protests, and unexpected twists. As she navigates through the chaos, she also deals with her complex relationships, including a mother-daughter bond and a romantic entanglement. This hilarious and heartwarming film explores themes of love, acceptance, and the importance of sticking to one's beliefs.
Charley unwittingly puts on a belt that has the power to change the wearer's personality.