Indies & Arties: Meaning of Life Comes at a Price

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Bargain Redemption
An edgy stop-motion animated feature that explores the meaning of life is not kiddie fare, unless your toddler has been asking what it's all for. "$9.99" takes audiences on a wild ride with a 28-year-old slacker who finds an ad that promises a booklet that will explain his reason for being. The cost? $9.99. The angel that comes with it? Priceless.
» E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW: opens Fri., June 26, 202-452-7672, (Metro Center)

Hold the Martini
The International Spy Museum screens the film debut of the popular kids' book series "Stormbreaker" as part of its KidSpy program on Thursday. The film follows Alex Ryder from prep-school lad to super-spy when his uncle disappears. The $7 ticket price includes a debriefing from a former spy.
» International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW; Thu., June 25, 1-3 p.m., $7; 202-393-7798. (Gallery Place-Chinatown)

What Can You Believe?
The 75th Anniversary Noontime Film Series airs films from the National Archives', uh, archives. This year's theme, "Propaganda, Persuasion & Promotion," takes a critical look at past U.S. government programs ... or does it? Highlights include New Deal-era promotions, World War II propaganda and a look at the Red Scare.
» National Archives, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW; Thu., June 25, noon, free; 202-357-5000. (Archives-Navy Memorial)

Photo courtesy Regent Releasing