Page 16 of 189
Let’s Go Karaoke!
Satomi Oka is worried about his final choir competition but is accosted by a shadowy gangster, Kyouji Narita, who demands karaoke sessions with him.
Tags: based on manga, yakuza
October 6, 2024
Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction Part 1
A large spaceship appears over Tokyo three years before the story starts. A one-sided war against the seemingly harmless aliens ensues, sparking controversy and pacifism. Despite this unique and tragic event, high school girls Koyama Kadode and Nakagawa Ouran behave as if nothing has changed. They live their days like they always have. The focus of this story is not the alien invasion, but human nature, dialogue, growing up, and life.
Tags: alien invasion, anime, based on comic, seinen
Sons of Rizk 3
Years have passed since the brothers have separated in their different ways of life. But one day, a ghost from the past returns to cast a shadow over the sons of Rizk, forcing them to return to a life of crime and theft once again in order to save themselves, in a fateful operation that is the largest, most dangerous, and most important in the history of the sons of Rizk.
The Quintessential Quintuplets Specials 2
We bring you the daily lives of Futaro and the quintuplets as adults! Futaro, who successfully guided the academically struggling and study-averse quintuplets as their part-time tutor until their “graduation.” Though each achieved their dreams and walked their own paths, it seems they each carry some worries… Amidst this, Futaro and the quintuplets plan a Hawaii trip doubling as their honeymoon. Just as preparations were going smoothly, an incident occurred, causing a great panic! And even in Hawaii, their honeymoon destination, they find themselves caught up in troubles…!? A 500% adorable quintuplet romantic comedy, the honeymoon edition──!!
Tags: anime, based on manga, honeymoon, newlyweds, romantic comedy
Smoke Out
In this cinematic adventure, a close-knit group of friends sets out on a mission to experience the euphoria of marijuana. Their journey is riddled with challenges, from enduring painfully long waits for deliveries to dealing with suppliers whose reliability is questionable at best. Through a series of unexpected twists and turns, the film vividly depicts the friends’ quest to secure and enjoy cannabis. It captures the authentic and releasable experiences, as well as the shared frustrations that often accompany the process of acquiring and indulging in weed. At its core, the narrative emphasizes the critical importance of a trustworthy connection and the reliability of their supplier, weaving an engaging and entertaining portrayal of the trials and triumphs encountered along the way.
Bonnard, Pierre and Marthe
When French painter Pierre Bonnard met Marthe de Méligny, he didn’t know this self-proclaimed aristocrat would become the cornerstone of his life and work. From this moment, she became more than just a muse for the “painter of happiness”, appearing in more than a third of his work. Together, they reached their artistic fulfillment thanks to a colourful love, different from the standards of their time, nurturing the great mystery around their relationship. Based on a true story.
50 km/h
Two brothers reunite at their father’s funeral after many years apart. Between bitterness from the past and forgotten affection they will embark on a trip onboard their motorbikes which they built when they were children.
Problemista
Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream.
Tags: absurd, american dream, assistant, audacious, bold, immigrant, joyful, lgbt, lyrical, new york city, romantic, satire, sentimental, sincere, thoughtful, toy designer, vibrant, whimsical, widow, wistful, witty, wonder
National Theatre Live: Vanya
Andrew Scott brings multiple characters to life in Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, filmed live in West End, London. Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions.
Tags: filmed play, filmed theater, theatre
Sing Sing
Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.
Tags: african american, male friendship, prison, sing sing, theatre, wrongful imprisonment
Mothers’ Instinct
Alice and Celine are inseparable and share everything, from their daily routines to their secrets. Their perfect harmony is shattered when one of their sons dies in a tragic accident while under Alice’s care. Celine blames Alice for the death of her child and becomes obsessed with protecting her surviving son from any harm. Alice, on the other hand, feels guilty and paranoid that Celine is plotting to harm her and her family. A gripping battle of wills ensues as the two women spiral into madness and violence.
Tags: based on novel or book, death of son, excited, female protagonist, grief, guilt, motherhood, remake, shocking
Escape from Germany
1939, Hitler’s army was closing borders, and 85 American missionaries were in Germany serving their church. The escape of these missionaries from Nazi Germany is one of the most dramatic events to occur in modern LDS history.
Tags: based on novel or book, christian, church of jesus christ of latter day saints, faith, lds, missionaries, nazi germany, terry montague, world war ii
3391 Kilometers
Would you fall in love with a person whose voice you haven’t heard for months, whose face you haven’t touched, you can’t smell, you don’t even have the chance to pass by the same street, you can’t even be in the same photo, who is miles away from you, even by seas, islands and cities?
Tags: long distance relationship, love, man woman relationship, relationship, young lovers
Firebrand
Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, is named regent while the tyrant battles abroad. When the king returns, increasingly ill and paranoid, Katherine finds herself fighting for her own survival.
The Manikin VHS
Two paranormal investigators encounter an old friend and embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of a haunted house. Drawing on their previous paranormal experiences, they confront Kramen, a malevolent manifestation of the Manikin with murderous intentions.
Too Old for Fairy Tales 2
Your favourite gamer trio is back! This time, Waldek, Staszek and Delfina will spend an adventure-packed summer in the Tatra Mountains. During the trip, Waldek accidentally finds out that his father – the man he has heard so much about from his mum, the person who abandoned his family a long time ago – lives nearby. The boy is determined to find him and ask him about the reasons for his decision. Together with Staszek, under the cover of night, they set out on their mission. The hazards of the mountain trail, however, are nothing compared to what Delfina will have to do. The creative teenager has to hide the truth about the boys’ disappearance from her aunt, the mother of Waldek and… her new partner. How will this secret mission affect the lives of all the characters? Will Waldek find an answer to the questions that haunt him and understand the actions of his father?
Sijjin 7
A woman intent on fulfilling the conditions of a ritual insinuates herself into a family home.
Tags: sequel, supernatural horror
Kensuke’s Kingdom
Young Michael, shipwrecked on a remote island, must adapt to life alone. Over time, he feels another presence, learning that this world is home to both unimaginable danger and beauty.
Tags: 1940s, animated adaptation, based on novel or book, japanese soldier, nagasaki, orphan, pacifism, shipwrecked, unlikely friendship, world war ii
The Moon Thieves
Loi Bo Watch Company, Hong Kong’s esteemed watch boutique, conceals a thrilling secret—it serves as the epicentre for stolen timepieces. Under the icy command of Uncle, a fearless crew assembles: an audacious thief, explosive specialist, lock-picking prodigy, and watch connoisseur. Their target? Tokyo, where they plan to heist three ultra-luxury watches.
Tags: action thriller, based on true story, dynamite, heist, heist thriller
Teasing Master Takagi-san
On a pretty, placid little island in the Japanese countryside, Nishikita teaches physical education at the high school he himself attended. The man is hardly an agent of change. He knows his place in the order of things and is careful not to rock the boat, perhaps even a little too much. When he receives a call from a former classmate Takagi, announcing her return, a flash of emotion strikes him. Takagi was Nishikita’s best friend and unrequited first love, who had suddenly moved to Paris 10 years earlier to study. At the time, Takagi was constantly teasing him to shake him out of his torpor, and he notices that her attitude hasn’t changed in the slightest when they are reunited. In fact, while in France she has only improved in the art of the retort, and Nishikita is still as bad at it as ever. He’ll have to get used to it, though, as the new teacher he’ll have to train is none other than the beautiful Takagi.
Tags: based on manga, romance, slice of life, teachers
Drive-Away Dolls
Jamie, an uninhibited free spirit bemoaning yet another breakup with a girlfriend, and her demure friend Marian desperately needs to loosen up. In search of a fresh start, the two embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way.
Tags: 1990s, audacious, bold, candid, closeted homosexual, dildo, ex-girlfriend, exuberant, female friendship, female protagonists, lesbian, lgbt, philadelphia, pennsylvania, road trip, suitcase, tallahassee
Page 16 of 189