Movies and TvShows featuring "picket-fence" theme.
Open Range is a 2003 Western movie set in the Old West. It follows a group of cowboys, led by a civil war veteran and his partner, who seek justice and revenge against a corrupt sheriff and his gang. The story unfolds as they embark on a dangerous journey filled with violence, gun battles, and personal vendettas.
Maudie, a disabled woman living in Nova Scotia, Canada, finds solace in painting. Despite facing adversity and a difficult marriage, she becomes a renowned folk painter, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and talent.
Set in the 1940s, 'The Last Time I Committed Suicide' follows a man named Neal Cassady as he navigates his way through his own self-destructive tendencies. The movie explores themes of despair, time-lapse photography, and the subculture of the era. Neal's turbulent relationships with a mysterious woman and a precocious teenage girl further complicate his journey towards finding meaning in his life.
In Slipstream (2007), an aging television writer named Felix Bonhoeffer embarks on a surreal journey when the characters from his screenplay come to life. As he struggles with memory loss, paralysis, and the blurring lines between reality and fiction, Felix finds himself caught in a murder mystery with unpredictable twists and turns. With elements of comedy, fantasy, and drama, Slipstream explores themes of identity, creativity, and the power of storytelling.
In 'One Good Turn,' Laurel and Hardy find themselves falsely accused of theft and must come up with a plan to raise money. Along the way, they get into hilarious predicaments, including trapping themselves in a collapsed building and causing chaos at a play rehearsal. This slapstick comedy showcases their unique brand of humor during the 1930s.
Neighbours is a surreal stop-motion animation short that explores the complexities of neighborly relationships. It tells the story of two neighbors who engage in a fierce battle over a white picket fence, ultimately leading to violence and death. The film portrays themes of hostility, power, and the desire for peace and compromise.
In Undead or Alive: A Zombedy, a man tied up in an awkward situation finds himself in a comedy of errors as he navigates through the Arizona desert. With zombies, native Americans, and the grand canyon in the mix, this horror-western is a wild ride.
The Stooges become farmers as a last resort when every branch of the armed services turns them down. Strong anti-Japanese content during World War II caused this short to later be banned from television
It's morning in the English countryside and time for the gentry to participate in their favorite sport: the fox hunt. The eccentric gentlemen come in all shapes and sizes, the fat ones putting the greatest strain on the horses. The craziest things happen to the monocled hunters. One even gets knocked off his horse when it jumps over a brick wall. He shoots straight up into the air and, thanks to a parachute hidden in his clothes, makes a gentle landing. But instead of the ground, he lands on a cow. Upset by her unwanted passenger, she takes off at top speed, finally dumping him in a mud puddle, where he lands on a pig and continues his wacky ride. Meanwhile, the poor fox finally gets trapped in a hollow log. Dogs to the left of him, dogs to the right! Luckily, the beleaguered creature gets help from a certain powerful, and pungent, friend.
Intertwined tales of three families who grow up on the same street, focusing on the relationship of fathers and sons. The first section features Anthony and Jenny and traces the father-son bond that develops between Anthony and his newborn son over 30 years. The second story centers on the affairs of an airline pilot who shares a house but not a life with his wife. He crosses paths with an unusual woman and spends an extraordinary night with his son. The final chapter follows the homecoming of Elliot to his estranged family. As his father dies, Elliot meets and falls in love with a woman who sees past his tough-guy exterior.
All My Life is a short experimental film from 1966 that features a jazz soundtrack. The film captures the beauty of autumn with a long take shot, showcasing a picket fence surrounded by flowers. The film is known for its unique approach, featuring an all-animal cast and a one-take style.
Mickey and Minnie are next-door neighbors tending their yards. When Minnie is captured by a bird's song, Mickey hides in his bird-house and pretends to be a bird himself, until a cat attacks and blows his cover. Then he does a dance while wearing the house; their song attracts more birds, and again the cat. Pluto chases, but he's still pulling the lawnmower, and it causes much destruction.
Ventriloquist Cat is a hilarious animated short film from 1950. The film follows a mischievous cat who discovers the art of ventriloquism and uses it to play practical jokes on the residents of a small town. Chaos ensues as the cat's pranks escalate, leading to a hilarious cat-and-mouse chase between the cat, a bulldog, and a police officer.
A cat, being sent out for the night, begins to make trouble for some birds. He later has a nightmare that the birds grow and begin to extract their revenge.
Lazybones is a movie set in a small town in 1925. The story revolves around a man who becomes embroiled in a scandal and uncovers a family secret. It explores themes of small-town gossip, family relationships, and the consequences of a domineering mother. The protagonist tries to vindicate himself while navigating the narrow-mindedness of the community.
During the Great War, Bosko and a fearsome beast are in a dogfight. Bosko loses, but that's only the first battle.
Freddy comes to a party and is a hit; he then goes on to be the star quarterback at the football game.
A bumbling grocery-store employee must deal with such job-related problems as a conniving boss, unruly customers, a baby alligator and an escaped lunatic, all of which culminates in a wild melee involving hurled cakes, pies, buckets of jam and bags of flour.
In this animated short, an idol singer tries to get some sleep but is constantly interrupted by a noisy neighbor and a mischievous singing cat. The singer seeks revenge and retaliation, leading to a surprising and comical ending.