No 89

Visions of Europe

May 2004 •English

Twenty-five films from twenty-five European countries by twenty-five European directors.

More Sex & Violence

February 1999 •English

Twelve skits in six minutes: the first one and the final three are about sex, in between are sketches of blood, death, murder, truck crashes, a tough day on the toilet, a slip on a banana peel, and an omnivorous Elvis. In several vignettes, Plympton draws on the essentially comic image of men wearing jackets and ties in a world gone awry. Women, who don't appear all that often, cheerfully participate in the sex and don't hang around for the violence.

Genius

March 2018 •English

Esteemed American playwright and author Herbert S. Tuttleton brings to the screen the story of an eccentric young creator named Guled. Guled must craft the perfect show for a big-time TV network, but will the production crew break before the pilot is finished? See behind the scenes, in front of the scenes, and somewhere down the street of scenes as Guled struggles to achieve his vision for this ANONYMOUS, WILL-NOT-BE-MENTIONED NETWORK.

The Apple

May 1963 •English

A man's repeated attempts to retrieve an apple off a high tree branch all prove fruitless. What does he want the apple for? That would be telling.

When Jeff Tried to Save the World

April 2017 •English

When Jeff discovers that the bowling alley he manages is being sold, he must do everything he can to save the place he's come to call home. This is the original / short.

Cary & James

November 2023 •French

Nathan, an author with writer's block, goes out to meet his good friend Francis in town. As the day unfolds, the pair stumble into various scenarios inspired by their favourite films.

Shrek the Halls

November 2007 •English

The Christmas tree isn't the only thing green in this new holiday classic. Shrek is back and trying to get into the spirit of the season. After promising Fiona and the kids a Christmas they'll remember, he is forced to take a crash course in the holiday. But just when he thinks he has everything for their quiet family Christmas just right, there is a knock at the door.

BURN·E

November 2008 •English

What lengths will a robot undergo to do his job? BURN·E is a dedicated hard working robot who finds himself locked out of his ship. BURN·E quickly learns that completing a simple task can often be a very difficult endeavor.

9

April 2009 •Spanish

A group of people talk about very different subjects, including a strange course that one of them has just completed. There is tension in the air, although it is not quite clear why. They give the impression that they are killing time while waiting for a job that everyone needs for different reasons. Are they actors looking for a role?

El examinador

May 2005 •Spanish

Pepper

November 2014 •French

The painful awakening of a couple after an evening of fantasies ...

Heatwave

September 2019 •English

In the midst of a searing heatwave twos little kids find the way to cool everyone down.

The Easter Sunday Massacre

October 2024 •English

Two film enthusiasts who work for a boutique distribution company called Flicker & Fade meet Vince Miller, the elusive writer/director of 1979's The Easter Sunday Massacre, who, along with his film, hasn't been seen in over 40 years.

Let Us Keep a Dog

January 1974 •Hungarian

The tender-ironic film outlines some well-known situations of the dog-owner relationship.

Where Is The Limit?

January 1975 •Hungarian

A cheerfully oblivious orange figure bumbles from one surreal situation into another, until he discovers he can escape from the cartoon world into the real one - with unexpected consequences.

Hot Seat

January 2017 •English

Teen Andrea uses a male stripper to gain the respect and admiration of cool girl Daphne. Hot Seat, which is based on a true story, explores coming-of-age sexuality and the complexities of relationships between teen girls.

Tarkovsky

December 2010 •Spanish

A man enters a video rental store where some arcane beings as Goran Paskaljevich, Michael Cacoyannis, Ferzan Ozpetek or Andrei Tarkovsky stalk him from the shelves, while the shop manager is reading a book by James Joyce; but he just wants to rent a blockbuster.

Juan Gabriel is Dead

March 2018 •Spanish

Best friends Beto and Daniel spend most of their time together. Daniel struggles with his gender identity just to hide his feelings for Beto. To be himself, he has to overcome his fear by showing Beto what he truly feels.

(ha-ha)

October 2022 •English

Alejandro struggles to accept his girlfriend’s comments on his laughter.

When Suckerfish Collide

January 2014 •Swedish

One couple investigates love's mystery. One couple investigates murder. One couple collides.