Jean Kasem

A compendium of three short science-fiction films, each with a decidedly feminist slant.

Romantic comedy about an honest Mexican immigrant who struggles without a green card by selling oranges on a street corner. One day a limousine pulls up and he is handed a check for $1,000,000 with instructions that he is to give the check back in 30 days. Initially he uses the check to convince people to extend credit to him. In the meantime he also attracts a woman who is in a dead end relationship with a bossy businessman. At the end of the 30 days, he finds his life in turmoil, the things he got on credit are repossessed, and he is being evicted from his dwelling and being sent back to Mexico.

Когда Грейс приезжает, чтобы пожить со своей дочерью и зятем, она стремится найти способ быть полезной. Она любит читать детям истории, и однажды решает прочесть одну из них по телевидению. Положительный отклик зрителей был так велик, что большая телекомпания узнала об этом и предложила ей сняться в цикле передач. Но пройдя через многие испытания, Грейс понимает, что только время — самый ценный подарок, который она может дать дочери…

True stories about individuals seeking to commit a perfect crime.

Psychology professor Elliott Fauman, Ph.D., in researching the lives and personalities of prostitutes, finds his "statistical architype" in actress Meredith Dashley. Fauman is unaware that Dashley, a world renowned actress, has assumed the role of a prostitute only for her current theatrical production. Through a story that intermingles the zany antics of university life, the always humorous theatrical circles, and the sexy world of prostitutes, Fauman falls in love with Dashley before learning of her true identity.

Biography of actor Rock Hudson focuses on his struggle with his homosexuality. Based on the book by his ex-wife, Phyllis Gates, and on the court records from the civil suit brought by his former lover, Marc Christian.

In Disneyland, the Wicked Queen has cast a spell over the seven dwarfs that makes them feel they're too old and decide to retire, so Dick Van Dyke tries to convince them to stay. The show includes many celebrities sharing their Snow White memories and features a new performance of the deleted song "You're Never Too Old to Be Young".

This is a cute little story about a princess star fairy named Sparkle who lives up in the clouds in Castle WishStar. Her job is to grant wishes to children when they wish upon a star. But lately she has been overwhelmed by the increasing number of wishes being made. So she asks for help and receives not one but five new star fairy helpers named True Love, Whisper, Jazz, Spice, and Nightsong. As the story goes on, we meet a little girl (voice of Drew Barrymore) who is upset but cannot think of a wish to make her happy. - from IMDB review

В конце двадцатого века оказывается, что в Нью — Йорке живут не только обычные граждане, но и… привидения. Многомиллионное население не может противостоять натиску сверхъестественного.В конце концов на пути бесчисленных монстров не остается никого — кроме троих ученых — парапсихологов, которым известно все о потустороннем мире, правда только в теории. И теперь им придется оставить пыльные кабинеты и применить свои знания на практике…