In a French kingdom, a selfish Prince is cursed to become a hideous Beast, along with his subjects, until he can find true love. Belle, a young woman, offers to take her father's place as the Beast's prisoner and they begin to form a bond. As Belle discovers the castle's enchanted objects and the Beast's kinder side, they begin to fall in love. However, the villagers, led by Gaston, threaten their happiness. In the end, the Beast is mortally wounded, but Belle's love breaks the curse and returns him to his human form.
Cinderella, mistreated by her stepmother, dreams of a better life. With the help of her friends, she attends the Royal Ball and meets the prince, but must flee before midnight when everything turns back to normal. The prince sets out to find the girl who fits the glass slipper and eventually marries Cinderella.
A prince is cursed to become a hideous beast until he learns to love and be loved in return. Years later, a young woman named Belle enters his castle and begins to see the beauty within him, challenging societal expectations and breaking the curse.
Set in post-World War II England, the film follows Mr. Stevens, a butler who has dedicated his life to serving his employer. As he looks back on his career, he starts to question whether he has sacrificed too much for his sense of duty, particularly in regards to his personal relationships. The film explores themes of loyalty, dignity, and class differences.
Belle's Magical World is an animated anthology movie that follows Belle and her friends as they navigate various adventures and learn valuable life lessons. From surprising parties to runaway sleighs, Belle and her companions encounter challenges that test their friendships and require forgiveness. With talking objects and magical surprises, Belle's Magical World is a heartwarming tale about love, friendship, and the power of forgiveness.
After his daughter is kidnapped, a man seeks revenge and tracks down the culprits in a high-stakes shootout in the Wild West. Along the way, he confronts his past, battles with his own demons, and discovers the true meaning of family.
Oranges and Sunshine tells the powerful story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker from Nottingham, who uncovered one of the most significant social scandals in recent times: the mass deportation of children from the UK to Australia.
The Early Bird is a hilarious comedy about an ambitious milkman named Norman Pitkin who goes above and beyond to deliver milk to his customers. Along the way, he faces many challenges and chaotic situations that test his determination and resourcefulness. With a touch of slapstick humor, this movie is a delightful journey filled with laughter and unforgettable moments.
If I Had a Million is an anthology film that tells the story of multiple people who unexpectedly inherit a large sum of money. The film follows their individual experiences and how the sudden wealth affects their lives. From a curmudgeon who becomes a generous donor to a husband and wife planning their end-of-life, the film explores various scenarios and the different ways people react to sudden wealth. With multiple directors and a diverse cast, If I Had a Million offers a lighthearted and insightful look at the impact of money on people's lives.
A kitchen is filled with houseflies. A spider wakes up and plays his web like a harp, attracting a pair of them; the female is trapped, and the male summons the cavalry, which arrives riding horseflies, riding dragonflies to drop pepper bombs, firing champagne bottles, and ultimately setting the web on fire and catching the spider on flypaper when he falls.
Bugs Bunny is chased by Witch Hazel who wants his rabbit's feet for her ugly spell. Bugs tricks the witch and turns her into a beautiful woman. They both go trick-or-treating together.
Those Who Love Me Can Take the Train follows a group of friends who gather at a train station to attend the funeral of a famous painter. As they embark on the train journey to the funeral, secrets are revealed, relationships are tested, and love takes unexpected turns. This dialogue-driven movie explores themes of homosexuality, transgender identity, relationships, and the complexities of human emotions.
International House is a comedy film set in an international hotel where an inventor showcases his latest invention. However, chaos ensues with misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and hilarious misadventures involving a gold digger, a businessman, a health inspector, and various other colorful characters. The film is filled with musical numbers and slapstick humor, making it a delightful comedy from the pre-Code era of Hollywood.
At a Spanish restaurant, the owner is at the bullfights and the restaurant is closed. The roaches come out to eat, drink and be merry. At a roach night club, a comely little female roach, dressed in red, flamenco dances for an appreciative crowd. A pet parrot escapes his cage and finds the night club and chases the little dancer.
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.
It Couldn't Happen Here is a 1987 movie that takes place at a seaside resort. It follows the story of an English schoolboy who encounters various eccentric characters, including a blind priest, while exploring the town. The film is filled with pop music, beach scenes, and colorful locations. It delves into themes of nostalgia, love, and the concept of time. With its dark comedy elements and unique visuals, It Couldn't Happen Here offers a one-of-a-kind viewing experience.
Fatty invents a liquid with flubber-like properties which makes objects resilient and unbreakable. Unfortunately, in his rush to get out of the house to demonstrate his invention, he unknowingly grabs a jar of moonshine instead of the jar which holds his wonder liquid. To make matters worse, as he drives to the demonstration, a football-sized beehive falls from a tree onto the cargo bed of his truck . . .
Tom is on the canals of Venice, singing opera. He ends up on a cruise ship, where another cat tricks him out of Jerry (who Tom has just caught), then mirrors his every move. Eventually the cats start chasing each other.
In 'Way for a Sailor,' a sailor experiences a tumultuous journey on a whaling ship. He encounters deception, courtship, and the challenges of life at sea. As the ship faces a storm and begins to sink, he must summon heroism to survive. Set in London, England, and Singapore, this pre-Code drama explores themes of love, lechery, and the struggles of the merchant marine.
During the 1990s, David Lee Hoffman searched throughout China for the finest teas. He's a California importer who, as a youth, lived in Asia for years and took tea with the Dali Lama. Hoffman's mission is to find and bring to the U.S. the best hand picked and hand processed tea. This search takes him directly to farms and engages him with Chinese scientists, business people, and government officials: Hoffman wants tea grown organically without a factory, high-yield mentality. By 2004, Hoffman has seen success: there are farmer's collectives selling tea, ways to export "boutique tea" from China, and a growing Chinese appreciation for organic farming's best friend, the earthworm.