The Moralist

The Onion Movie

May 2008 •English

Venerable newscaster Norm Archer reports the latest news in politics, health, culture and entertainment - such as an automotive recall of decapitation-inducing "Neckbelts" and a study finding that "depression hits losers hardest". This compilation of bogus news stories, celebrity profiles, movie trailers and skits come courtesy of the ace satirists at The Onion.

Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago

January 1989 •English

One of Hicks's most famous quotes was delivered during a gig in Chicago - known s the "Infamous Bill Looses it in Chicago" show - in 1989 (later released as the bootleg I'm Sorry, Folks). After a heckler repeatedly shouted "Free Bird", Hicks screamed that "Hitler had the right idea, he was just an underachiever!" Hicks followed this remark with a misanthropic tirade calling for unbiased genocide against the whole of humanity.

Hypocrisis

December 2021 •English

An alcoholic priest receives confessions online throughout the eternal quarantine.

Historia de la frivolidad

February 1967 •Spanish

The Lecturer, leader of the Feminine League Against Frivolity, tells the history of eroticism and censorship from the beginning of time until the late 1960s.

젖꼭지 3차대전

July 2021 •Korean

Human Form

June 2014 •Korean

Feeling alone in a world where everyone looks exactly the same, a young girl decides to take extreme measures to change her appearance.

The Adjuster

November 1991 •English

An uptight insurance man and his film-censor wife become a kinky couple's landlords.

REDAKT

June 2023 •English

A soldier is informed that enemies are headed towards his post, only moments before they arrive.

Stolen Ground

January 1993 •English

In US society, people of East Asian heritage are often perceived through an obscuring lens of ethnic and cultural stereotypes. In STOLEN GROUND, six Asian-American men talk about their experience of the highly racialized United States, and consider how racism has affected their lives and those of their family members.

Shame

February 1988 •English

Hardened prosecutor Asta Cadell leaves home for a road trip down the coast of Australia. But Cadell's relaxing ride turns tense when her motorcycle malfunctions and she makes a pit stop in a remote town. Cadell meets teen Elizabeth Curtis, who confides that she has just been raped, and Cadell helps the young woman report the crime to the authorities. When police corruption stands in the way of justice, she takes matters into her own hands.

Salem Falls

November 2011 •English

A man with a troubled past tries to settle down in a small town, finds love and then ends up being the target of a witch hunt.

Diseases and a Hundred Year Period

August 2008 •French

Scared Topless

October 2015 •English

A group of unsuspecting college students explore a haunted house and get more than they bargained for when the sexual frenzy of the paranormal world reveals itself.

The Right Age to Marry

October 1935 •English

A Yorkshire mill owner retires and leaves control to his nephew, who promptly gets married.

Uang Panai' Maha(r)l

July 2016 •Indonesian

Anca, a Bugis-Makassar guy, just back from overseas. Accidentally he is reunited with her former lover Risna. The seeds of love resurfaced. Hoping not to lose Risna for the second time, Anca intends to marry Risna. But his intention is blocked by the marriage customary terms: Uang Panai or dowry in fantastic quantities. Anca’s struggle begins. He is assisted by his friends Tumming and Abu, who often gave hilarious and absurd ideas. In the midst of Anca’s struggle to collect the dowry, comes Farhan, Risna’s old friend who has just returned from abroad. Farhan's father who is also Risna’s father best friend, is intending to match Farhan and Risna. Anca depressed. He takes more longer time to gather the dowry. Risna worries whether Anca will leave her as before. Risna’s family does not want to stall off any longer.

The Romantic President

December 2002 •Korean

A gum-popping student wearing a very short uniform and a weird hair-do is looking for 'zzang', the school boss. She turns out to be the new teacher, Choi Eun-Soo, who was trying to get a grasp of situation in the classroom. Eun-Soo has been sacked from numerous schools due to her eccentricity and too-strong dedication to teaching. She finally meets her match in Young-Hee, the troublemaker in her class. Unable to deal with Young-Hee who lives to rebel, Eun-Soo finally decides to call her parents. Yes, Young-hee turns out to be the First Daughter, who is being raised by Han Min-Wook, the popular president with his good looks and integrity. But Eun-Soo is not deterred by the title. She summons the President to school, scolds him, and makes him copy down 'Hwangjoga' 100 times in stead of his daughter. This is the beginning of the battle between Eun-Soo and Min-Wook, the president and also a parent.

Hay hombres para todas

January 2008 •Spanish

A few women arrive at an escort agency to choose the men who will accompany them at their events. They aren’t all there for the same reason. One of them mistakes the office for that of a gynaecologist, while two prostitutes seeking a change in profession want to learn how to be more refined and respectable. Others are indeed looking for an escort for events, where they must portray an image of personal success despite being single.

Unmarketable

June 2016 •English

A self-sabotaging comedian has a doomed meeting with a prospective manager. Meanwhile, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon breaks records in the ratings.

Time to Get Married

January 1960 •Russian

The Golden Madonna

May 1949 •English

Patricia (Phyllis Calvert) throws away a painting members of her Italian village consider to be extremely lucky. She goes to great lengths in her attempts to locate it again and bring it back.