Naoe, a massage therapist, is about to head home for the day when he’s saddled with a rather strange patient. This lovely lady has emerald eyes, pointy ears, and grew up in the forest–everything about her screams “elf,” except for one thing: her bodacious body. It turns out she left her world but loves junk food in this one, and now her obsession has caught up with her. Can Naoe help this lovable elf girl lose the weight–and keep it off?
Discover how the food industry shaped America's culture and economy, from the rise of fast food to the influence of tycoons.
Morgan Spurlock explores the health consequences of a diet consisting solely of McDonald's food for one month. Despite warnings from health professionals, Spurlock gains weight, experiences depression and lethargy, and even suffers heart palpitations. The experiment brings attention to the fast food industry and its impact on personal health.
The Great White Hype is a comedy-drama movie released in 1996. It follows the story of a boxing promoter in Las Vegas who tries to find a white heavyweight champion to fight against the current African-American champion. The movie satirizes the world of boxing and explores themes of corruption and promotion.
Phat Girlz is a comedy about a plus-size woman who struggles with body image and self-esteem. She embarks on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, finding love and acceptance along the way.
Urge (2016) follows a group of friends who go on a vacation to a paradise island. They discover a new drug that gives them intense pleasure but also leads to dangerous and violent behavior. As they become increasingly addicted, their actions spiral out of control and they find themselves in a fight for survival.
The movie follows the life of a struggling actor and schoolteacher who is looking for love, success in comedy, and his true passion for cheese. He faces various challenges in his personal and professional life, including auditions, agents, and being overweight. Along the way, he encounters quirky characters and comedic situations that test his resolve.
Hatanaka Kosaku is a young boxer who has a major flaw, he can't stop eating. That weakness puts him into into heavier weight classes that put him against stronger boxers and even worse, he's prone to throw up when he gets a body blow, which drives potential opponents away. His coach is at his wit's end as he struggles to get this idiot to show some discipline in his training. The matter is complicated when a young nun feeds the "starving" boy after she finds him fainted on the streets during his enforced fast. She learns of her mistake and she tries to help him get ready for a fight, but his weakness for food and the odd relationship they share don't makes things easy.
Séléna is chief of the Marseille police. Respected and feared by his men, his sole enemy seems to be himself, along with his 300 pounds. Strangled by the bursting straight-jacket of his body, tortured by his past, he leads a solitary life in a large isolated house. Séléna is the only person who knows that Elsa was guilty of the murder of her uncle, a wealthy shipowner. Fascinated by the young woman’s beauty, he offers her a strange deal: in exchange for his silence, he demands that she dines with him every night for a year.
The story of Eun-Jung, a 25-year-old freshman struggling with unstable employment and livelihood issues, becoming meaningful to each other as she intertwines with Do-Hee, a 17-year-old high school student with a wound.
Sexually abused by her father from infancy to early adolescence, Shirley Turcotte is now in her thirties and has succeeded in building a rich and full life. To further reconcile her past and present, she is returning to the people and places of her childhood. Her mother, brothers and sister, all of whom were also caught up in the cycle of family violence, openly share their thoughts. Their frank disclosures will encourage survivors of incest to break through the silence and betrayal to recover and develop a sense of self-worth and dignity.
In 'Cannibalism: A New Taste in Style', a weird couple delves into the world of cannibalism and media satire, creating a surreal horror-comedy. The film explores themes of overeating, Canadian humor, and the manipulation of media.
When their apartment is mysteriously cleaned up after a party, four roommates are excited they might have a ghost maid, then someone is vacuumed to death.
Lou is a world class boxer, but he doesn't get the respect he deserves. He stutters violently unless he's starting sh*t and confronting people with his ideas. When a head injury robs him of his licence to box, Lou gets radical in order to transform from violent, homophobic, stuttering shit-starter into an inspirational speaker.
A satiric look at doctors and hospitals through the eyes of Joe McDoakes.
Watchkins (1987) is an animated comedy movie that follows a series of vignettes and short stories with moral lessons. The film features anthropomorphic animals and musical numbers to convey its messages of self-control, perseverance, and advice. The story revolves around various characters, including an Elvis impersonator monkey and a goat, and explores topics such as overeating and eating disorders. With its pun-filled humor and catchy musical numbers, Watchkins (1987) aims to entertain while teaching important life lessons.
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