After being murdered by his former partner, a German Shepherd named Charlie is given a second chance at life when he returns from heaven. He seeks revenge on his killer while befriending a young orphan girl named Anne-Marie.
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh is a horror movie that follows the legend of the Candyman, a supernatural serial killer with a hooked hand. When a woman investigates the myth, she finds herself in mortal danger as the Candyman's curse takes hold.
A group of college friends head to New Orleans for Mardi Gras and find themselves in various amusing and outrageous situations, including wild parties, sexual encounters, and hilarious pranks. They navigate through the chaos and hilarity of the festival while trying to fulfill their wildest spring break fantasies.
When the Sea Rises is a heartwarming comedy-drama that follows the journey of a performance artist in Northern France. The movie explores themes of love, music, and self-discovery as the protagonist navigates the challenges of her unconventional lifestyle and unrequited love. With elements of comedy, romance, and backstage drama, the film takes the audience on a captivating journey filled with laughter, emotion, and unforgettable moments.
After years in prison, Jeff finally returns to his home town. Along the way he meets a beautiful girl. After a while he gets to the pharmacy owned by his brother, Gordon, who barely manages to hide from the unexpected surprise of the meeting. After some confusion Gordon offers Jeff to stay with him for a while. Gordon introduces his wife to Jeff. Linda was none other than the girl with whom he had recently met. She seduces Jeff and trying to persuade him to murder his brother in order to get his business.
In 'Mardi Gras Massacre,' a serial killer goes on a rampage in New Orleans during the festive Mardi Gras season. The killer targets prostitutes and performs sadistic ritual sacrifices, leaving a trail of gore and terror in his wake. As the city descends into chaos, a murder investigation is launched and a group of individuals find themselves caught in a web of violence and horror. With graphic violence, slasher elements, and a twisted plot, 'Mardi Gras Massacre' is a low-budget grindhouse film that delivers plenty of gruesome thrills.
Coney Island (1917) is a silent film that takes place in the famous amusement park. The plot revolves around a philandering husband who tries to escape from jail and ends up getting saved from drowning by a woman. The film features comedic fights, cross-dressing, and various hilarious situations that occur in and around Coney Island.
Always for Pleasure is a captivating documentary that takes viewers on a journey through the rich cultural heritage of New Orleans, highlighting the iconic Mardi Gras celebrations and emotional jazz funerals. The film explores the lively parades, vibrant music, delicious food, and joyous dancing that make up the unique spirit of the city. From the colorful costumes and elaborate floats to the mournful sounds of funeral bands, this documentary captures the essence of New Orleans' traditions and showcases the resilience and joy of its people.
It's bad enough that Clarice Kendall Andrews, Paula's irresponsible sister, comes home from celebrating Mardi Gras and drunkenly mentions that she got married during the festivities. What's worse is the fact that Paula knows that Clarice is still married to an equally irresponsible gigolo. Paula learns that the man Clarice married, Stephen Cormack, is on his yacht and his lawyer, thinking that Paula is Clarice, offers the older woman $5000 to annul the marriage.
A circus performer falls in love with the son of a plantation owner in antebellum New Orleans. When the young man's stepmother objects to the wedding, the couple break apart and go their separate ways for a time. Also in the mix are two circus comics who feud over the heart of another Southern belle.
A film created by Les Blank and Maureen Gosling from footage that was cut from the documentary "Always for Pleasure" (1978) about Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
Marion Ravinel is trapped in an abusive spousal relationship. She forms a plan with her husband's former lover to kill him. However, the outcome turns out to be more than she planned on as she begins to believe that her husband has come back from the dead to get her.
Featuring the stories and music of seminal Cajun musicians "Bois Sec" Ardoin and Canray Fontenot, Dry Wood is a short, vibrant documentary portrait of life, food, music and festivity in the Louisiana Delta from the singular Les Blank. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.
A short film about Mardi Gras in New Orleans from the point of view of those who make Carnival happen.
Black Indians are inhabitants of New Orleans neighborhoods , African-Americans who gather in tribes, make the most beautiful costumes of the world, and parade in the streets like African angels disguised as dreaming indians by affirming to the face of the world the pride, beauty, and humanity of their communities. This documentary pays tribute to the Indian spirits of the land of America as do the Big Chiefs of the tribes we follow throughout the film. Musical and danced, joyful, Black Indians takes us back to the roots of call and response , a musical form that is the last living tradition of African culture and one of the sources of jazz
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