asks for time sees gun

A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper. Their adventures unfurl in three stories that ingeniously trip back and forth in time.

A guilty pleasure of the mid-20th century, pulp fiction magazines were often defined less by their contents than by their provocative covers. This documentary explores the shocking art that brought life to these lurid publications. Filmmaker Jamie McDonald delves into the collection of art historian Robert Lesser, shedding light on this nearly forgotten art form and the ways it impacted popular culture.

Vladimir Alenikov's real-time thriller documents 90 minutes in the life of a gun as it passes through the hands of some very desperate individuals. Set amid the seedy clubs and alleyways of Los Angeles, the film tracks the gun minute by minute; tension builds as various characters grow increasingly reckless in their attempts to take possession of the firearm.