Live-Action



Your Lucky Day 7 votes, average: 4.43 out of 57 votes, average: 4.43 out of 57 votes, average: 4.43 out of 57 votes, average: 4.43 out of 57 votes, average: 4.43 out of 5

Tragedy about  Greed in  Live-Action
August 24, 2010

A $156 million winning lotto ticket turns a convenience store upside-down.

The Bowler 10 votes, average: 4.80 out of 510 votes, average: 4.80 out of 510 votes, average: 4.80 out of 510 votes, average: 4.80 out of 510 votes, average: 4.80 out of 5

Documentary about  Greed in  Live-Action
July 19, 2010

Rocky Salemmo recounts story after story of his wild days hustling money as an accomplished bowler in this well-shot documentary by up-and-comer Sean Dunne.

Crossbow 5 votes, average: 4.60 out of 55 votes, average: 4.60 out of 55 votes, average: 4.60 out of 55 votes, average: 4.60 out of 55 votes, average: 4.60 out of 5

Drama about  Childhood in  Live-Action
June 29, 2010

A stylish and meditative film centering on the unhappy life of a neglected teen, told from the perspective of his neighbor who attempts to make sense of him

Outliers 5 votes, average: 4.60 out of 55 votes, average: 4.60 out of 55 votes, average: 4.60 out of 55 votes, average: 4.60 out of 55 votes, average: 4.60 out of 5

Drama about  End of the World in  Live-Action
June 21, 2010

A “48 hour film competition” entry of precocious quality, a young woman must escape a city under attack by a lethal virus.

The Un-Gone 19 votes, average: 4.42 out of 519 votes, average: 4.42 out of 519 votes, average: 4.42 out of 519 votes, average: 4.42 out of 519 votes, average: 4.42 out of 5

Sci-Fi about  Life & Society in  Live-Action
June 14, 2010

Beam me up! Transporters are a reality in this spare, realistic sci-fi short. However they are not perfect, as one man is about to find out.

Elevated 5 votes, average: 3.80 out of 55 votes, average: 3.80 out of 55 votes, average: 3.80 out of 55 votes, average: 3.80 out of 55 votes, average: 3.80 out of 5

Thriller about  Desperation in  Live-Action
June 8, 2010

A taut horror-thriller set entirely within an elevator, this short film from Vincenzo Natali (Cube, Splice), is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Apricot 22 votes, average: 4.59 out of 522 votes, average: 4.59 out of 522 votes, average: 4.59 out of 522 votes, average: 4.59 out of 522 votes, average: 4.59 out of 5

Drama about  Love in  Live-Action
May 16, 2010

Do you remember your first love? Your first kiss? Do you remember anything?

The Big Thing 8 votes, average: 3.63 out of 58 votes, average: 3.63 out of 58 votes, average: 3.63 out of 58 votes, average: 3.63 out of 58 votes, average: 3.63 out of 5

Dark Comedy about  Sexuality in  Live-Action
May 11, 2010

It’s 1889 and the world is about to end thanks to an unlikely friendship between Lucifer and Archangel Michael.

M.I.A: Born Free 11 votes, average: 3.18 out of 511 votes, average: 3.18 out of 511 votes, average: 3.18 out of 511 votes, average: 3.18 out of 511 votes, average: 3.18 out of 5

Drama about  Conquest in  Live-Action
May 2, 2010

Uniformed troops are rounding up red-headed kids for genocidal purposes in this stark and controversial music video for celebrated recording artist M.I.A (warning: explicit)

Plastic Bag 10 votes, average: 4.80 out of 510 votes, average: 4.80 out of 510 votes, average: 4.80 out of 510 votes, average: 4.80 out of 510 votes, average: 4.80 out of 5

Drama about  Nature in  Live-Action
April 12, 2010

Werner Herzog gives voice to a plastic bag’s existential crisis. A very unique and powerful filmmaking statement by celebrated director Ramin Bahrani (Man Push Cart).

The Door 4 votes, average: 4.50 out of 54 votes, average: 4.50 out of 54 votes, average: 4.50 out of 54 votes, average: 4.50 out of 54 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5

Drama about  Life & Society in  Live-Action
April 4, 2010

A recent Oscar nominee, an absurd crime reveals itself as a poignant ritual for a family in post-Chernobyl Ukraine

Cry Me A River 2 votes, average: 4.00 out of 52 votes, average: 4.00 out of 52 votes, average: 4.00 out of 52 votes, average: 4.00 out of 52 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5

Drama about  Friendship in  Live-Action
March 28, 2010

The river is a metaphor for the relentless passage of time in this intimate character study. Four college friends reunite after 10 years time in this film from acclaimed Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke.

Tokyo/Glow 8 votes, average: 4.38 out of 58 votes, average: 4.38 out of 58 votes, average: 4.38 out of 58 votes, average: 4.38 out of 58 votes, average: 4.38 out of 5

Experimental about  Growth in  Live-Action
March 21, 2010

Time-lapse perfection illuminates a narrative about stepping outside the box—literally!

Mixtape 6 votes, average: 3.50 out of 56 votes, average: 3.50 out of 56 votes, average: 3.50 out of 56 votes, average: 3.50 out of 56 votes, average: 3.50 out of 5

Comedy about  Love in  Live-Action
March 14, 2010

Music is the shortcut into your crush’s heart in this short and sweet BAFTA nominee

Echoes 9 votes, average: 3.56 out of 59 votes, average: 3.56 out of 59 votes, average: 3.56 out of 59 votes, average: 3.56 out of 59 votes, average: 3.56 out of 5

Drama about  Sexuality in  Live-Action
February 14, 2010

A short film about Anya, a female sex trafficker who faces a moral dilemma when she discovers that the young girl that she is trafficking from Lithuania to London is pregnant.

Zombeer 14 votes, average: 4.29 out of 514 votes, average: 4.29 out of 514 votes, average: 4.29 out of 514 votes, average: 4.29 out of 514 votes, average: 4.29 out of 5

Horror about  Desperation in  Live-Action
February 7, 2010

What happens when you mix zombies and beer? You get a seemingly unstoppable way to spread a zombie virus.

Drunk History Vol. 1 9 votes, average: 2.33 out of 59 votes, average: 2.33 out of 59 votes, average: 2.33 out of 59 votes, average: 2.33 out of 59 votes, average: 2.33 out of 5

Comedy about  Politics in  Live-Action
February 1, 2010

The latest entry won Sundance this week. Get caught up from the beginning! Learn History! Drunken History!

Sikumi (On the Ice) 7 votes, average: 4.57 out of 57 votes, average: 4.57 out of 57 votes, average: 4.57 out of 57 votes, average: 4.57 out of 57 votes, average: 4.57 out of 5

Drama about  Crime in  Live-Action
January 25, 2010

A riveting piece of filmmaking that won the 2008 Jury Prize at Sundance. A hunter on the frozen Arctic becomes witness to a crime.

The Cat with Hands 10 votes, average: 4.80 out of 510 votes, average: 4.80 out of 510 votes, average: 4.80 out of 510 votes, average: 4.80 out of 510 votes, average: 4.80 out of 5

Horror about  Conquest in  Stop-Motion
January 3, 2010

A dream-inspired tale of a scary kitty with a thirst for human body parts.

Validation 7 votes, average: 4.57 out of 57 votes, average: 4.57 out of 57 votes, average: 4.57 out of 57 votes, average: 4.57 out of 57 votes, average: 4.57 out of 5

Musical about  Love in  Live-Action
December 21, 2009

A parking attendent serves up free compliments to a world in need of a little gratitude and understanding

That’s Magic! 12 votes, average: 4.25 out of 512 votes, average: 4.25 out of 512 votes, average: 4.25 out of 512 votes, average: 4.25 out of 512 votes, average: 4.25 out of 5

Musical about  Redemption in  Live-Action
November 29, 2009

A dispassionate master of the stage is brought to see the magic around us every day

Cerrado Al Publico (Closed to the Public) 27 votes, average: 4.67 out of 527 votes, average: 4.67 out of 527 votes, average: 4.67 out of 527 votes, average: 4.67 out of 527 votes, average: 4.67 out of 5

Thriller about  Desperation in  Live-Action
November 1, 2009

A quick pit stop turns deadly for a rookie cop.

Turbo 5 votes, average: 3.80 out of 55 votes, average: 3.80 out of 55 votes, average: 3.80 out of 55 votes, average: 3.80 out of 55 votes, average: 3.80 out of 5

Action about  Growth in  Special FX
October 25, 2009

A futuristic fighting flick superior to anything in theaters—narratively AND visually

The Three Rs 3 votes, average: 2.67 out of 53 votes, average: 2.67 out of 53 votes, average: 2.67 out of 53 votes, average: 2.67 out of 53 votes, average: 2.67 out of 5

Instructional about  Crime in  Live-Action
October 18, 2009

Killed a wandering hobo on your afternoon drive through the woods? No worries. This 1940′s style instructional video will help put the whole mess behind you.

The Secret Adventures of the Projectionist 19 votes, average: 4.53 out of 519 votes, average: 4.53 out of 519 votes, average: 4.53 out of 519 votes, average: 4.53 out of 519 votes, average: 4.53 out of 5

Action about  Love in  Live-Action
October 12, 2009

A brief yet inventive 16mm short highlights our hero’s journey into the cinema screen in order to save the starlet he loves.