When an all-powerful artificial intelligence known as Superintelligence chooses to study the most average person on Earth, Carol Peters, the fate of the world hangs in the balance. As the AI decides whether to enslave, save, or destroy humanity, Carol must prove that people are worth saving. With the help of her ex-boyfriend, George, Carol embarks on a hilarious adventure to outwit the AI and save the world.
Arizona Dream follows the story of a young man who dreams of escaping his small-town life by moving to Alaska. Along the way, he becomes entangled with a car dealer, a movie theater owner, and a mysterious woman, leading to a series of absurd and poignant events.
Little Nicholas is a mischievous child who gets into all sorts of hilarious situations at home and at school. He lives in 1960s Paris and has to deal with strict teachers, social stereotypes, and family relationships. Despite the challenges, Little Nicholas always manages to find joy and adventure in his everyday life.
Fat Albert and his friends are characters from a popular cartoon show who come to life to befriend a teenage boy named Doris. Together, they navigate the challenges of the real world, including high school, friendship, and love. However, their presence in the real world causes chaos and misunderstandings. As they try to help Doris woo a girl he likes, they must also find a way to return to their cartoon world.
Cassandra's Dream is a crime drama about two brothers who are struggling financially and get involved in a murder plot. They are offered a large sum of money to carry out an assassination, but things quickly spiral out of control as they face the consequences of their actions.
Gianni is a political man with a good career waiting for him. Angela is his wife and she fakes an assault and a rape in a cinema. Eva is Gianni's lover and Angela's friend. Gianni and Eva decide to use the pretext of the assault to kill Angela. Later on Angela is blackmailed by a man who was present at her act. In the background there are Rosy, her maid always present, and a puzzling man who appears and disappears and makes strange phone calls.
This Filthy World is a live performance by filmmaker John Waters, recorded in 2006. In the show, Waters discusses his career as a filmmaker, his personal life, and shares anecdotes from his childhood. He talks about his love for cinema, his friendship with Divine, and his experiences in the film industry. The performance is a mix of humor, social satire, and personal stories, all delivered in Waters' unique and distinctive style.
Erik is a hip-hop-lovin' teen living in Philadelphia who'd rather spend time listening to his idol, the rapper Prolifik. One day, Erik finds himself more entangled in Prolifik's life than he ever imagined possible: Prolifik's been kidnapped, his master tapes are gone, and, through a series of twisted events, the same people who are after the musician go after Erik, too.
In this comedy music movie, viewers are treated to a collection of music videos by the quirky and talented "Weird Al" Yankovic. From playful parodies to hilarious original songs, this compilation showcases the unique humor and creativity of the artist within a 500-character limit.
What is the future of cinema? In 1982, in Cannes, Wim Wenders invited many movie makers to answer this question. 26 years later, the question remains, but Wenders is now on the other side of the camera.
A gang of tough street kids decide to go straight and get jobs in order to free draft-age men for the war effort. However, because of their past tangles with the law, they can't find anybody who'll hire them. Finally one of them gets a job at the department store where his sister works, but runs afoul of a store executive who is in league with a ring of hijackers.
A cinephile in London envisions a future where he is a tough guy and has a confrontation with his sister. He dreams of kissing a woman in an apartment and has a fake French accent. He is hit in the face and chases after a movie poster.
Flo und sein Kumpel Hotte arbeiten in der mies gehenden Neuköllner Videothek Video König. Kein Wunder, denn Hotte glänzt mit null Filmwissen, und Flo muss mit damit fertig werden, von seiner Freundin verlassen worden zu sein. Die beiden Unglücksvögel lassen sich vom Kiez-Gauner Bernhardt abzocken, von Schlägern die Fresse polieren und Inkasso-Unternehmen drangsalieren. Ein Glück, dass für Flo wenigstens wieder die Liebe in Form von Nachbarin Ramona lacht, auch wenn diese möglicherweise eine Prostituierte ist.
Yves Montand, playing himself, returns to his hometown of Marseilles to appear in an autobiographical musical. Once there, he searches for the barmaid he once loved and also encounters young hopeful Marion, giving her the chance of a lifetime
A surfer abandoned in the middle of the Australian Outback encounters an alien who time-travels in a ship that looks like a 1950s greasy spoon restaurant and embroils the hero in a chase that involves him sorting out a time paradox so that he can wind back time to prevent the Japanese winning World War II.
Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of African American comedy in America, from the earliest minstrel shows to the latest HBO special. Featuring interviews with cultural critics and loads of comedic clips, this program features appearances by a who's-who of black comedians including Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and many more.
In Things (1989), a pregnant wife has vivid dreams that blur the line between reality and nightmares. As she tries to uncover the truth, her husband's excessive drinking and bizarre experiments lead to the emergence of a horrifying creature. This low-budget Canadian cult film combines elements of surrealism, gore, and giant insects.
A meager apology tests a woman's fortitude to forgive in this expertly deadpan comedy that wittily articulates the oft selfish objectives that belie performative remorse.
KNOW YOUR MUSHROOMS follows uber myco visionaries Gary Lincoff and Larry Evans (two of the more expert and unforgettably mercurial characters in the community) as they lead us on a hunt for the wild mushroom and the deeper cultural experiences attached to the mysterious fungi.
Stoner con artists compete to drive their janitor roommate insane as part of a convoluted scam.