'Once Upon A Studio' (2023)
A short hybrid film featuring everyone's favorite Disney characters.

When a disillusioned, queer hitman accepts a contract with no clear target, he stumbles into a surreal spiral of mistaken identities, chaotic murders, and bizarre detours—including an impromptu drag show, a karaoke shootout, and a deeply symbolic banana. As the bodies pile up and reality begins to fray, he's forced to confront the fragmented parts of himself—gender, guilt, memory, and purpose—all while dodging corrupt cops, philosophical assassins, and a cult that worships breakfast fruit. 7 Kills, 3 Songs & a Banana blends gritty crime with absurdist comedy and raw LGBT+ themes, delivering a wild ride that’s equal parts Tarantino, Lynch, and queer theatre. With every song and kill, the line between performance and truth blurs. Is this redemption, revenge, or just another bloody joke? One thing’s certain: you’ve never seen a banana used like this before.
A short hybrid film featuring everyone's favorite Disney characters.
A best friend that will stick with you to the end, on a group trip from hell, is someone to die for.
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Some people’s first introduction to Mira Nair might be as New York mayor Zohran Mamdani’s mom. But with her insightful direction of 1991’s Mississippi Masala, Nair shows how much she deserves to be known as an artist. Delivering a nuanced portrait of a romance between a Black man and an Indian woman living in the South, Nair explores the complications each character faces, giving both equal weight.
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Mr. Malcolm's List is a pleasant promenade through a fantasy Regency-era England filled with people of color. For fans of Bridgerton, this is the PG version of the show, but with completely colorblind casting and a much lighter tone.