The "Boxer"
Self
Award winning and latterly disgraced comedian Alfie Brown is back. This is his first full special since the resurfacing of an old routine put his career in ruins. In this show he's tries to navigate the story of his own cancellation without turning into one of those right wing free speech comedians. Comment below if you think he managed it.
After being heartbroken when his wife Karen leaves him for being overweight and inactive, Niko searches for a way to win back her love. He discovers an ad for a Tai Chi program in China and travels to their dojo, where Master Chi teaches him the discipline and ways of the warrior. Early challenges, including a humiliating tournament loss, test Niko’s determination, but with guidance and self-reflection, he trains harder and masters the art of Tai Chi and other martial skills. Returning to compete, he triumphs in a dramatic tournament victory, proving his dedication and transformation. The film concludes with Niko receiving medals and recognition for his hard work.
On April 1, 2002. four corpses are discovered in the apartment of struggling filmmaker Sam Epstein. Flashback - one year earlier: fledgling director Epstein embarks on his first feature film with high hopes, but selfish backstabbing roommates, a drug-addicted crew and Murphy's Law rapidly drain his funds as production grinds to a halt. Determined to regain control, Sam turns to "Magic For Morons" and asks Satan for help. He is promised success, but the spell demands a human sacrifice. Will his burning desire to finish his independent film drive him to the ultimate act - cold-blooded murder?
As China falls into hyperinflation following the end of the war, people fought tooth and nail to get their hands on the only reliable currencies in the world: gold and American dollars. This is a story that shows how seven bars and two thousand US dollars bring together an interesting mix of characters: an opportunistic manager, a materialistic courtesan, a con artist posing as a commissioner of the Treasury, a white-collar worker who will do anything for a promotion, a man who specialises in conning women, a father who marries off his daughter for money and a sorcerer who fakes his magic. In this dog-eat-dog world, the only truth is that everyone is lying for his own gain. Playing the courtesan who longs to be part of high society, Li Lihua steals the film with a feisty performance opposite the amusing Yan Jun, whose con artist character has a tendency to flirt with lyrics from Peking operas.
Melissa and Olive, two spirited sisters with no filmmaking experience, embark on an ambitious project to document their parent's bizarre and hilarious journey through ‘parental puberty’. Armed with a camera and a sense of adventure, they create a chaotic documentary filled with comedic mishaps, unexpected insights, and a heartfelt exploration of family dynamics in the face of change.
