Alex Grégoire is a timid insurance company clerk who shares his uneventful life between his wife Angèle, his colleagues and his passion for crosswords. But all of a sudden his existence changes dramatically. First because he wins a crossword competition. Second because a jewel thief, Charles Tuffal, thinks he recognizes in him a former accomplice. From that moment "uneventful" is not the best adjective to qualify Alex's life anymore...
After one short blind date, Mary Horowitz, a brilliant and eccentric crossword constructor, is convinced that Steve, a CCN cameraman, is her soul mate. Because his job takes him hither and yon, she crisscrosses the country following Steve, with the encouragement of a reporter, turning up at media events he's at to convince him they are perfect for each other. Along the way, she befriends an assortment of misfits who accept her for who she is, leading her to reassess her reasons for this strange journey.
From the masters who create the mind-bending diversions to the tense competition at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Patrick Creadon's documentary reveals a fascinating look at a decidedly addictive pastime. Creadon captures New York Times editor Will Shortz at work, talks to celebrity solvers -- including Bill Clinton and Ken Burns -- and presents an intimate look at the national tournament and its competitors.
Comedian Hari Kondabolu discusses the strange and unique experience of having a kid during a global pandemic. From living in a studio apartment in Brooklyn to reluctantly moving to San Diego for the baby’s birth, we see all the challenges he and his partner overcame to create a child… and eventually, this special. Filmed just days after Roe v Wade was overturned, this special is both personal and political. Additionally, he discusses topics that range from loving dark chocolate as proof of aging to the absurdity of white replacement theory to the horrible truth behind Curious George.
Revolves around a mediation center that provides professional mediation services to explore the causes behind the conflicts.
Osvaldo is a normal family man who, however, hides a big secret: he is in fact dealing with illegal activities on whose trail, for some time now, there has been Lucio, a policeman whose life is destined to cross several times that of his "prey": the children of the two men, in fact, met and fell in love without knowing that their parents have been in indirect conflict for some time.
A special Stand Up Comedy show by Raditya Dika in 2019 which talks about family, marriage, household, and having children.
Almas Mortas
Jing meets Hu Yanjuan, a woman who sells medicine, and gets mocked by her. Seeking revenge, he tricks her father and switches their medicine with rocks, causing them to be stopped from selling it. Yanjuan investigates and discovers Jing's deception. Jing pretends to ask her to teach him martial arts, and she uses this opportunity to teach him a lesson.
Plot details are still under wraps, but it will feature a grown-up version of Tick’s 7-year-old son from the original film.
Jigger has made money from dodgy building deals. Some of his family are grateful for what he has done for them, but some deplore his dishonesty.
Francis was a Doomsday prepper who was prepared for anything... except her own death. After her passing her two daughters, Iris and Violet, are left to deal with the aftermath of cleaning out her doomsday stash of expired canned goods, freeze dried food, and the occasional surprise weapon. Over the course of riffling through her stash, they discover what was most important to their mother in the end. Doomsday Daughters is a heartfelt short story about grief, loss, canned beans and what matters most.
Two performers take a journey to make their opening night however, upon receiving a note from their new boss they notice that they only have 5 minutes to make the journey. Will they make it on time regardless of the obstacles thrown their way?
Seniors in America are invisible. But the Wheelers didn't know that. They needed to catch the bus. On the way, their jokes are ignored, a jogger tries to sit on them and they are almost hit by a car. The bus door is repeatedly slammed in their faces, and it catches the arm of Mrs. Wheeler. Stuck, the bus drags her down the street. Convinced they must be dead, they give up and wait for God to take them. But in God's stead, an eccentric old woman sets them straight and guides them to empowerment.
This western comedy is about rancher Finlayson's beautiful daughter, Martha Sleeper, who refuses to marry the bad guy and how Jimmy and dimwitted cowhand Stan bumble their way into a successful defense of her and the ranch.
In this short film, two starstruck movie fans hire a tour guide and see a plethora of Hollywood stars.
Buster leaves his job after learning that he inherited a farm from an old relative.
A brother and sister, sitting in a coffee bar, bicker mildly about whose idea it was to come to Memphis and which kind of cigarette is fresher. Danny, their waiter, comes by offering refills; after determining they are twins, he guesses which is the evil one. Without a pause, he sits down and offers his theory about Elvis's twin. He drones on. The good twin finally speaks up, giving her own opinion. The waiter is unfazed. After his boss finally calls him back to work, the twins are free to resume their bickering amidst the coffee and cigarettes.