Things We Can Do Without

Following the events of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1,” Baby Groot is finally ready to try taking his first steps out of his pot—only to learn you have to walk before you can run.

Groot discovers a miniature civilization that believes the seemingly enormous tree toddler is the hero they’ve been waiting for.

Groot investigates a spooky noise that’s been haunting the Quadrant, which leads to an intense dance off.

Everybody needs some alone time to relax and wash up, but things go quite differently when you’re a Flora Colossi toddler.

Groot sets out to paint a family portrait of himself and the Guardians, only to discover just how messy the artistic process can be.

Two adventurous 11 year old best friends play around, explore forests and rivers, run, swim and play pranks on a local girl.

12 year old James is now caught between wanting to continue being the adventurous boy he was a year ago, however someone now is more of a mystery for him. Now he wants to spend less time with his best friend and starts spying on the girl that he once called names. He makes excuses not to go with his friend and instead takes peeps at the girl wondering why she does things. James is starting to get a crush on the girl.

At the age of 13, James now disagrees with his best friend and defends the girl against him. He fell in love with her and wants to spend all his time with her. James takes her to the river where he and his friend used to hang out. James is now a teenager and the girl is his whole life.

An exploration of the emotional divide between fiction and reality in the American sitcom.

French pantomimist Pierre Étaix plays an insomniac who makes the mistake of trying to read himself to sleep with a book about vampires. Short film included in the anthology film As Long as You've Got Your Health (1966).

Short film showcasing a circus clown act.

A playful and upfront defense of telephone sex: this is dedicated to the women who work the lines.

A crime gone wrong only gets worse as the criminals are forced to take two unwitting hostages caught in the back of their car.

The Last Ramen

In the Parque del Retiro, in Madrid, Spanish writer Ramón Gómez de la Serna weaves a humorous and absurd monologue about a monocle without glass, the noises that can be heard in a chicken coop and the importance of gesturing correctly with a large hand if someone wants to succeed in the art of oratory.

Johnina seeks revenge on her childhood abuser and the community that enabled him, with the help of a duck.

Laif fondly recalls an anecdote between him and his ex-girlfriend Clara at the beginning of their relationship when they bought birth control pills. Thanks to her, Laif took a female contraceptive for the first and only time in order to show her that together they can overthrow the patriarchy.

Mohan takes Apurva, a refined foodie, to a shady roadside restaurant. Her skepticism peaks when Mohan orders Dudh Sev, an unusual curry of milk and spicy snacks. As they wait, the waiter's lively interactions reveal the dhaba's charm.

Dancing All Day

It's Saturday, October 30, 2021. The world has opened back up: Matt and Jess are throwing a Halloween party. The house is thick with desire and anxiety. "After Party" is a short film about how you can - and can't - connect with the people you want to.