In a sardonic twist on collegiate rivalries and societal norms, "American Pledge" delves into the life of Benny, an anxious college freshman determined to transform his social status by pledging to the infamous Sigma Beta Phi fraternity. As Benny navigates the murky waters of frat politics, identity crises, and the pursuit of acceptance, he uncovers a scandalous past that threatens to repeat itself.
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A forged 500-franc note is passed from person to person and shop to shop, until it falls into the hands of a genuine innocent who doesn't see it for what it is—which will have devastating consequences on his life.
Follows a young cyclo driver on his poverty-driven descent into criminality in modern-day Ho Chi Minh City. The boy's struggles to scratch out a living for his two sisters and grandfather in the mean streets of the city lead to petty crime on behalf of a mysterious Madame from whom he rents his cyclo.
This biblical drama from the Catholic Marxist director focuses on the teachings of Jesus, including the parables that reflect their revolutionary nature. As Jesus travels along the coast of the Sea of Galilee, he gradually gathers more followers, leading him into direct conflict with the authorities.
A young man falls for a young woman on his trip home; unbeknownst to him, her family has vowed to kill every member of his family.
The contemporary story of a priest who launches a centre for troubled youth in a small parish. He is a good priest and is well-liked by his congregation, which remains unaware of his complicated past.
Cousin Ben hosts a screening of Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom to the troops.
A dream-like narrative in which a woman (Deren), is washed up on a beach and goes on a strange journey, a quest for personal identity, encountering other people and other versions of herself.
A band of Mexicans find their U. S. land claims denied and all the records destroyed in a courthouse fire. Their leader, Louis Chama, encourages them to use force to regain their land. A wealthy landowner wanting the same decides to hire a gang of killers with Joe Kidd to track Chama.
Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.
Monika from Stockholm falls in love with Harry, a young man on holiday. When she becomes pregnant they are forced into a marriage, which begins to fall apart soon after they take up residence in a cramped little flat.
A day in the city of Berlin, which experienced an industrial boom in the 1920s, and still provides an insight into the living and working conditions at that time. Germany had just recovered a little from the worst consequences of the First World War, the great economic crisis was still a few years away and Hitler was not yet an issue at the time.
The Bounty leaves Portsmouth in 1787. Its destination: to sail to Tahiti and load bread-fruit. Captain Bligh will do anything to get there as fast as possible, using any means to keep up a strict discipline. When they arrive at Tahiti, it is like a paradise for the crew, something completely different than the living hell aboard the ship. On the way back to England, officer Fletcher Christian becomes the leader of a mutiny.
A tormented jazz musician finds himself lost in an enigmatic story involving murder, surveillance, gangsters, doppelgängers, and an impossible transformation inside a prison cell.
Toshiro Mifune swaggers and snarls to brilliant comic effect in Kurosawa's tightly paced, beautifully composed "Sanjuro." In this companion piece and sequel to "Yojimbo," jaded samurai Sanjuro helps an idealistic group of young warriors weed out their clan's evil influences, and in the process turns their image of a proper samurai on its ear.
Michel takes up pickpocketing on a lark and is arrested soon after. His mother dies shortly after his release, and despite the objections of his only friend, Jacques, and his mother's neighbor Jeanne, Michel teams up with a couple of petty thieves in order to improve his craft. With a police inspector keeping an eye on him, Michel also tries to get a straight job, but the temptation to steal is hard to resist.
Married small-time crooks Lou-Jean and Clovis Poplin lose their baby to the state of Texas and resolve to do whatever it takes to get him back. Lou-Jean gets Clovis out of jail, and the two steal their son from his foster home, in addition to taking a highway patrolman hostage. As a massive dragnet starts to pursue them across Texas, the couple become unlikely folk heroes and even start to bond with the captive policeman.
A mute gunslinger fights in the defense of a group of outlaws and a vengeful young widow, against a group of ruthless bounty hunters.
The story of an idealist's rise to power in the world of Louisiana politics and the corruption that leads to his ultimate downfall. Based on the 1946 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel written by Robert Penn Warren, loosely based on the story of real-life politician Huey Long.
Muckraking filmmaker Morgan Spurlock reignites his battle with the food industry — this time from behind the register — as he opens his own fast food restaurant.
Third Sister Tai marries Dunce Lau and her life has since been between laughter and tears. At the birthday party of Tai's father one year later, Lau's wit suddenly comes back to him. Lau turns the occasion into a stage for displaying his talents and makes fun of his two brothers-in-law who used to despise him.
An introverted man wrestles with his self image in the hours leading up to a party.
Charlie is frustrated that he can't watch his TV programs due to a noise coming from Upstairs. He is joined by his hapless roommate, Barnes to investigate the situation.
In such unprecedented times, the Backflip crew attempts one last task to create the ultimate Christmas video by time traveling to Backflip past.
A short documentary on the making of the first live-action Garfield movie.
John, Ryan, and Phil are heading off to Milwaukee for a designer's conference but during their panic, they leave Phil behind at the office. To make matters worse, two thieves show up in an attempt to rob the studio, leaving Phil in charge of protecting the company.
Lives change for a trio of losers when they receive their first ever party invitation. The only problem? They have absolutely no clue how to get there
A couple suspects that their McMansion might be haunted. In actuality, the ghost is a 30 year-old failure who has occupied vacant rooms for years without their knowledge. So begins an absurd turf-war in this comedy of errors populated by psychics, private investigators and spirits.
A rich businessman makes a bet he can survive on the streets of a rough Los Angeles neighborhood for 30 days completely penniless. During his stay he discovers another side of life and falls in love with a homeless woman.
Before Trish moves away for a new job, she and her oldest friend Sammy are committed to celebrating one last time together by attending a wellness retreat, drinking hallucinogenic tea, and going on one last "trip" which in turn helps them learn the truth about their friendship.
Revisit your childhood with 1night 2last 3EVER, Team Starkid's second show at the Second City! Set to the theme of 90's Pop Nostalgia, 3EVER (for short) tackles such timely topics as boy bands, cereal commercials, and dial-up modems. Directed by Brian Holden and written by the cast, 3EVER never fails to deliver big laughs in the city of big shoulders.
Bushwitches is a mockumentary that follows an angsty coven of millennial witches seeking alternative sources of income as their Brooklyn neighborhood becomes oversaturated with rival Tarot card readers.
A man wants to catch an unknown fish and name it, but troubles arise when someone else catches the fish before him. What whacky shenanigans could possibly come from that?
After receiving his first assignment, a new uni student has to try and overcome his writer's block
Join Harold & Kumar as they sing all of your favorite holiday classics... and some songs they just made up while they were high.
Successful urbanite Erin is slowly realizing that not every neighbor is not super-dee-dooper. This was our entry into the Four Points Film Challenge. We had 72 hours to complete a short film with the following requirements. Genre: Doppelganger Character: Martin, ATM technician, Line of Dialogue 'I heard you the first time.' Prop Balloon. We placed in the top 20, won for best Doppelganger film, and Chad Halvorson received an Honorable Mention for Acting.
An actor tempts fate when he convinces a legendary, but loose-cannon, theater director out of retirement to give a masterclass at a drama school.
From the group that brought you A Very Potter Musical comes "Airport for Birds," an evening of "great" ideas and other bits that have hit the cutting room floor. Watch familiar StarKid faces fly through 90 minutes of sketch comedy and music, filmed live at The Second City's UP Comedy Club! Grab your bird-ing pass, the nearest unattended bag, and prepare for departure.