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the help 20m
a 1960s era mississippi debutante sends her community into an uproar by conducting a series of probing interviews with the black servants behind some of her community's most prominent families. skeeter (emma stone) has just graduated from college, and she's eager to launch her career as a writer. in a moment of inspiration, skeeter decides to focus her attention on the black female servants who work in her community. her first subject is aibileen (viola davis), the devoted housekeeper who has been employed by. more
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rise of the planet of the apes 16.1m
the escapist director rupert wyatt takes the helm for this planet of the apes prequel centering on genetically engineered chimp caesar (andy serkis), who was created in a san francisco lab by an ambitious scientist (james franco), and who uses his powerful intellect to lead an ape uprising against all of humankind. jason buchanan, rovi more
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spy kids: all the time in the world 11.6m
a retired spy turned full time homemaker attempts to stop a power mad supervillain from taking over the planet, and gets some unexpected help from her disagreeable twin step children in this fourth entry of writer director robert rodriguez's family friendly adventure series. it's been a long time since former oss agent marissa cortez wilson (jessica alba) went chasing bad guys. these days it's hard enough just to get her precocious stepkids, rebecca (rowan blanchard) and cecil (mason cook), to clean their. more
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conan the barbarian 10m
the most legendary barbarian of all time is back. having thrived and evolved for eight consecutive decades in the public imagination in prose and graphics, on the big screen and small, in games and properties of all kinds conan's exploits in the hyborian age now come alive like never before in a colossal 3d action adventure film. a quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible. more
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fright night 8.1m
a suburban las vegas teenager realizes that his new neighbor is a charismatic vampire in this remake of the 1985 horror comedy hit. after years of climbing to reach the top of the social ladder, high school senior charley brewster (anton yelchin) finally rules the roost. just as charley ditches his best pal, evil ed (christopher mintz plasse), and starts dating the most popular girl in their class, however, a handsome new face appears in the neighborhood. it belongs to charley's new neighbor jerry (colin. more
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the smurfs 7.8m
scooby doo director raja gosnell takes the helm for this 3d live action cgi comedy based on the popular characters created by belgian cartoonist peyo (aka pierre culliford). in their race to escape the malevolent wizard gargamel, the little blue forest dwellers find themselves suddenly transported to central park. now stuck in a world populated by towering giants, the smurfs must find a way to elude gargamel, and find a way back to the village they call home. paul reubens provides the voice of jokey smurf in. more
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final destination 5 7.7m
death stalks a group of co workers who avoid a grisly demise in a massive suspension bridge collapse after one of them experiences a terrifying premonition in the fifth installment of the popular final destination series. series regular tony todd returns in this sequel starring david koechner, emma bell, nicholas d'agosto, and miles fisher. jason buchanan, rovi more
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30 minutes or less 6.4m
small town pizza delivery driver nick (jesse eisenberg) stumbles into an elaborate crime scheme when he's abducted by a pair of ambitious criminals (danny mcbride and nick swardson) who coerce him into robbing a bank on a strict timeline. desperate, nick implores his former best friend chet (aziz ansari) to help him out of the predicament. but with each attempt to thwart the would be criminal geniuses, nick and chet find their dire situation spinning faster out of control. jason buchanan, rovi more
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one day 5.1m
adapted from author david nicholls' critically acclaimed novel of the same name, director lone scherfig's one day stars anne hathaway as a principled working class girl who forges a unique bond with a wealthy jet setter that spans two decades. july 15, 1988: emma (hathaway) is about to enter the real world. an idealist from humble upbringings, she dreams of making the world a better place for everyone. on the night of her graduation, emma (hathaway) meets dexter (jim sturgess), a wealthy flirt without a care. more
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crazy, stupid, love. 4.8m
sad sack divorc e cal weaver (steve carell) finds his second wind in life after meeting a handsome young ladies' man who teaches him how to become a master of the modern dating scene. a devoted family man who married his high school sweetheart, cal had a great house and a stable job when his wife, emily (julianne moore), left him to be with another man. when emily announces that she's filing for divorce, cal finds himself awkwardly thrust into the dating scene and begins drinking his nights away at the local. more
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harry potter and the deathly hallows part 2 4.5m
the final adventure in the harry potter film series follows harry (daniel radcliffe), ron (rupert grint), and hermione (emma watson) as they prepare for a final battle with lord voldemort (ralph fiennes), who is determined to destroy harry once and for all. in order to defeat the powerful wizard, they must find and destroy voldemort's last and most elusive horcrux that is, the enchanted piece of soul allowing him to remain immortal before his nefarious plans come to fruition. david yates directs. . more
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cowboys aliens 4.2m
based on the graphic novel by scott mitchell rosenberg, cowboys aliens is set in 1800s arizona, where the local cowboys, headed by gunslinger jake lonergan (daniel craig), and the indigenous apache tribe have been feuding fiercely for quite a while. their skirmish is interrupted, however, by the appearance of a spaceship, commanded by an alien creature that's bent on enslaving the human race. it's time for a six gun shoot out between these cattle rustlers and space invaders, and there might even be a. more
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captain america: the first avenger 4.1m
meek u.s. army soldier steve rogers (chris evans) takes part in an experimental military program that infuses him with super human powers, and uses his newfound strength to battle the villainous red skull (hugo weaving) in this comic book adventure from director joe johnston (the wolfman, the rocketeer). tommy lee jones, neal mcdonough, and stanley tucci co star in a film written by christopher markus and stephen mcfeeley (who previously collaborated on the chronicles of narnia: the lion, the witch, and the. more
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the change up 2.8m
a married father and a swinging single swap bodies after a wild night of drinking, and do their best not to throw each other's lives into complete chaos while scrambling to figure out a way to get back in their own skin. dave (jason bateman) and mitch (ryan reynolds) grew up together. they used to be inseparable, but these days they're lucky if they cross paths every few months. dave is a successful lawyer and happily married father of three mitch is a single sexual dynamo locked in a perpetual state of. more
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glee live! in concert! 1.8m
glee heads to the big screen with this live concert performance captured in 3d from director kevin tancharoen and producer ryan murphy. jeremy wheeler, rovi more
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horrible bosses 1.3m
colin farrell, jennifer aniston, jason bateman, and charlie day star in this workplace comedy about three frustrated employees who hatch a plan to kill their micromanaging bosses, only to find their murderous plot snowballing into disaster. seth gordon (the king of kong: a fistful of quarters) directs a screenplay written by michael markowitz, jonathan goldstein, and john francis daley. jason buchanan, rovi more
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sarah's key 0.8m
a tragic and shameful moment in french history continues to have consequences in the present day in this screen adaptation of the novel by tatiana de rosnay. julia jarmond (kristin scott thomas) is an american writer living in paris with her husband, bertrand (fr d ric pierrot), an architect who is restoring a block of apartments in paris owned by his family. julia learns that bertrand's family obtained the building through less than honorable means the original owners were jews who were forced to sell in the. more
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transformers: dark of the moon 0.6m
the interstellar war between the autobots and decepticons shifts into overdrive following the discovery of sentinel prime (voice of leonard nimoy) in this sequel from director michael bay. only a precious handful of officials in the government and military realize that the 1969 moon mission was the result of an event that threatened profound repercussions for the entire human race. when the apollo 11 astronauts discover the wrecked remains of sentinel prime on the surface of our natural satellite, they. more
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midnight in paris 0.6m
owen wilson, marion cotillard, rachel mcadams, kathy bates, and carla bruni star in woody allen's romantic comedy about a family on a business trip in the city of light. as a young couple engaged to be married experiences a profound transformation during their visit to paris, an idealistic man with a romanticized view of the city finds that there's plenty of truth to that old adage about the grass being greener on the other side. michael sheen, mimi kennedy, and kurt fuller co star. jason buchanan, rovi more
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friends with benefits 0.5m
a new york headhunter (mila kunis) enters into a no strings attached relationship with her latest client (justin timberlake), but finds things getting unexpectedly complicated when emotions enter the picture. patricia clarkson and woody harrelson co star. jason buchanan, rovi more
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the guard 0.4m
confrontational irish cop gerry boyle (brendan gleeson) reluctantly teams with uptight fbi agent wendell everett (don cheadle) to take down a gang of international drug traffickers in this comedy thriller co starring mark strong, rory keenan, and liam cunningham. jason buchanan, rovi more
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zookeeper 0.4m
beloved zookeeper griffin keyes (kevin james) decides to quit his job to dive into the dating pool, and finds that his animal friends have been harboring an incredible secret in this comedy from director frank coraci (the wedding singer, click). griffin is a single guy who loves his job at the franklin park zoo. he has a special bond with the animals, yet he can't help but feel lonely each night when he returns to an empty house. eventually deciding that a more prestigious job may be the key to finding a new. more
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cars 2 0.3m
when star racecar lightning mcqueen (voice of owen wilson) and the incomparable tow truck mater (voice of larry the cable guy) head overseas to compete in the first ever world grand prix, mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. more
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green lantern 0.3m
a test pilot embraces his destiny as a cosmic superhero in game royale director martin campbell's adaptation of the popular dc comics series. ever since he saw his fearless father perish in a tragic aviation mishap, all hal jordan (ryan reynolds) could think about was flying it was the only thing the brash, cocky, and irresponsible test pilot ever truly excelled at. little did he realize he was destined for something much bigger. somewhere out in space, a powerful force of evil known as parallax is. more
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mr. popper's penguins 0.3m
thomas popper (jim carrey) has spent his entire life working to become the number one real estate mogul in new york city. he has sacrificed everything. friends, family, and even his own happiness. but on the brink of the biggest deal of his career, he receives a gift a mysterious crate from antarctica from his long missing father. what's inside the crate marks the end of popper's comfortable and well ordered existence, and the beginning of his new life as caretaker, landlord and. more
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kung fu panda 2 0.3m
the saga of po continues in this sequel that finds the newly anointed dragon warrior (voice of jack black) teaming with the furious five to safeguard the valley of peace. but when a new adversary launches a treacherous bid to seize control of china and obliterate the martial arts, po must look back to his enigmatic origins in order to unleash his true potential, and defeat his most powerful opponent to date. dustin hoffman, gary oldman, jean claude van damme, and michelle yeoh provide addition voices for this. more
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bridesmaids 0.3m
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pirates of the caribbean: on stranger tides 0.3m
flamboyant seafarer jack sparrow (johnny depp) lands himself in a bit of a bind after being lured onto blackbeard's (ian mcshane) ship by enigmatic siren angelica (pen lope cruz), and forced to seek out the fountain of youth. trapped on the queen anne's revenge with the most nefarious pirate in history, captain jack reflects on his past with the elusive angelica while embarking on his wildest adventure to date. with shambling zombies on deck and gorgeous mermaids beckoning sailors into the icy waters. more
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born to be wild 3d 0.2m
shot in imax 3d, david lickley's 40 minute documentary born to be wild observes various orphaned jungle animals and their day to day behavioral interactions with the individuals who rescue them and raise them to adulthood. the film unfurls in two separate geographic spheres. half of it takes place in the rain forests of borneo, where celebrated primatologist dr. birute galdikas assists baby orangutans the other half takes place on the arid savannahs of kenya, where zoologist dame daphne sheldrick works with. more
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winnie the pooh 0.2m
a.a. milne's lovable bear returns to the big screen for the first time in 35 years in this animated adventure inspired by five of the author's most cherished stories. christopher robin is in danger, and it's up to pooh, rabbit, piglet, kanga, roo, and eeyore to help their old friend out of harm's way. but when the whole gang comes running at owl's behest, they realize that someone's imagination has gotten the best of them. jason buchanan, rovi more
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senna 0.2m
spanning his years as a formula one racing driver from 1984 to his untimely death a decade later, senna explores the life and work of the triple world champion, his physical and spiritual achievements on the track, his quest for perfection and the mythical status he has since attained. the film won the 2011 world cinema documentary audience award at the sundance film festival and the 2011 audience award for best international feature at the los angeles film festival. more
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the whistleblower 0.2m
inspired by real events, writer director larysa kondracki's intense political thriller tells the tale of an american policewoman who uncovers evidence of human trafficking while assisting a u.n. peacekeeping mission in bosnia. nebraska cop kathy bolkovac (rachel weisz) is caught in the middle of a vicious custody battle with her ex husband when she seizes the opportunity to make a quick 100,000 dollars tax free by spending six months in bosnia as a u.n. peacekeeper. shortly after kathy arrives. more
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the devil's double 0.1m
dominic cooper (an education) headlines director lee tamahori's fact based docudrama centering on the nightmarish experiences of an iraqi army lieutenant whose life became a living hell after he was hand selected to be a fiday (body double) for iraqi dictator saddam hussein's ruthless son uday. baghdad, 1987: iraqi soldier latif yahia (cooper) becomes privy to the inner workings of the royal family after receiving an offer he can't refuse. desperate to protect his family and terrified of making any fatal. more
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another earth 0.1m
director co writer mike cahill (boxers ballerinas) teams with producer co writer brit marling to challenge our concepts of reality and redemption with this romantic sci fi drama about a radiant astrophysics student who endeavors to travel to earth 2, a newly discovered mirror of our own home planet. rhoda williams (marling) was driving in her car and listening to the radio when the dj announced the discovery of earth 2, which had just appeared from the other side of the sun. gazing out her window at the. more
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x men: first class 0.1m
set in the era before professor charles xavier and erik lehnsherr became mortal enemies as professor x and magneto, respectively, director matthew vaughn's x men: first class follows the two former allies as they lead a powerful team of mutants on a mission to save the planet from nuclear annihilation. charles (james mcavoy) and erik (michael fassbender) were just young men when it began to appear as if the world was careening toward destruction. as the doomsday clock ticks faster toward midnight, the time. more
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the hangover part ii 0.1m
a modest bachelor brunch devolves into a wild weekend in bangkok when the gang travels to thailand to see stu get married. still traumatized by memories of the las vegas fiasco, stu (ed helms) vows to keep his pre wedding partying to the bare minimum. but when phil (bradley cooper), doug (justin bartha), and alan (zach galifianakis) show up, stu's low key brunch makes their previous vegas fiasco look like a family trip to disneyland. the hangover part ii features cameos by bill clinton and paul giamatti. . more
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the tree of life 0.1m
the eldest son of a 1950s era midwestern family sets out on an existential journey that leads him to question his faith while seeking the answers to life's most challenging mysteries in this evocative drama from celebrated director terrence malick. meanwhile, as jack's (sean penn) innocence slowly erodes, his turbulent relationship with his father (brad pitt) becomes the specter that hangs over his every thought and action. jason buchanan, rovi more
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bad teacher 0.1m
a booze swilling, pot smoking, hard swearing seventh grade teacher rallies to get out of the classroom for good by wrangling a rich substitute teacher into marriage in this comedy from director jake kasdan (walk hard: the dewey cox story). cynical teacher elizabeth (cameron diaz) hates her job. she can't wait for the day she finds a man who makes enough cash to let her walk away from her life of middle school misery, and when her fianc cancels their wedding plans, her frantic search intensifies. just when it. more
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super 8 0.1m
writer director j.j. abrams teams with producer steven spielberg for this period sci fi thriller set in the late '70s, and centering on a mysterious train crash in a small ohio town. summer, 1979: a group of young friends are filming a super 8 movie when a pickup truck derails a speeding train. when the locals start to disappear and even the inquisitive deputy can't come up with answers, suspicions emerge that the incident was anything but an accident. as the truth finally begins emerge, no one is prepared to. more
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attack the block 83.5k
a group of london teens find themselves in the middle of an alien invasion and fight to defend their tower block from some evil extraterrestrials in this stylish sci fi romp from the producers of shaun of the dead and scott pilgrim vs. the world. beset by a gang of young thugs as she passes through a south london housing estate, sam (jodie whittaker) is in the midst of being robbed when a ball of light falls out of the sky, and destroys a nearby car. frightened, she flees from the scene just before an. more
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point blank 76.2k
nursing student and expectant father samuel (gilles lellouche) enters into a frantic race against time to save his pregnant wife from kidnappers in this taut suspense thriller from the writers and directors of the hit 2007 nail biter pour elle (which was remade in the u.s. as the next three days). his wife abducted as he watches helplessly, samuel receives a phone call stating he has three hours to reach a local hospital and free a man under police protection. as the clock starts to tick, samuel rushes to. more
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buck 73.9k
this documentary tells the incredible true story of buck brannaman, the unusually perceptive cowboy whose remarkable ability to communicate with horses inspired both nicholas evans' novel the horse whisperer and the hit robert redford film that followed. as a young boy, brannaman developed a love for the cowboy lifestyle by performing lasso tricks. but one false move meant a merciless beating at the hands of his abusive father, and as a result brannaman gradually developed the intuition to recognize when. more
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monte carlo 70.2k
their dream vacation in paris proving to be an unmitigated dud, three women find the adventure they've been searching for after one of them is mistaken for a rude british heiress and pampered like royalty. arriving in paris to find that the city of lights has lost its luster, a girl, her tightly wound stepsister, and her best friend ditch their tour guide and find themselves drawn into the lavish lobby of a world class hotel. the next thing they know they're on a posh private jet to monte carlo, where romance. more
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the trip 64.7k
steve coogan and rob brydon reprise their roles from michael winterbottom's tristram shandy: a cock and bull story for this tale of a restaurant critic who reluctantly invites his obnoxious best friend on a business trip through the english countryside. tapped by the observer to review fine restaurants throughout the lake district and yorkshire dales, steve (coogan) finds himself without a traveling companion after his girlfriend decides not to go at the last minute. after being turned down by everyone he. more
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the future 62.2k
a young los angeles couple takes a month off from reality in anticipation of adopting a stray cat in this idiosyncratic drama from writer director miranda july. in 30 days, sophie and jason will be the proud owners of a homeless cat named paw paw. realizing that their lives will never be the same once the new addition arrives in their cramped inner city apartment, the anxious young couple decides to quit their jobs, give up the internet, and explore the vast array of options that life has to offer. as jason. more
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beginners 56.1k
oliver (ewan mcgregor) is an illustrator with a history of failed relationships. growing up, he spent much of his time with his eccentric mother, georgia (mary page keller), while his father, hal (christopher plummer), supported the arts as the curator of a local museum. though oliver's parents never divorced, as a young boy he always sensed a distance between them a distance, oliver discovers following his mother's death years later, that resulted from the fact that his father had lived most of his life as. more
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the names of love 43.5k
free spirited arab liberal baya (sara forestier) uses seduction to covert conservative men to her left wing lifestyle, but finds herself falling for apolitical, middle aged jewish scientist arthur after bonding with him over the algerian war and the holocaust. jason buchanan, rovi more
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rio 38k
from the makers of the hit ice age series comes rio, a comedy adventure about taking a walk on the wild side. blu is a domesticated macaw who never learned to fly, living a comfortable life with his owner and best friend linda in the small town of moose lake, minnesota. blu and linda think he's the last of his kind, but when they learn about another macaw who lives in rio de janeiro, they head to the faraway and exotic land to find jewel, blu's female counterpart. not. more
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amigo 37.3k
celebrated writer and director john sayles uses america's occupation of the philippines at the dawn of the 20th century as an analogy for several more recent political and military blunders in this period drama. it's 1900, and rafael (joel torre) is the leader of a village in the philippine countryside. rafael is well respected by the locals for his sense of decency and fair play, and as the united states military takes control of the islands, lt. compton (garret dillahunt) is eager to work with him in an. more
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mozart's sister 34k
wolfgang amadeus mozart's older sister, maria anna nannerl mozart, rebels against the limitations imposed on her by society in this historical biopic from director ren f ret. as a young girl, nannerl (marie f ret) was a musical prodigy. subsequently bumped out of the spotlight by her virtuoso younger brother, wolfgang (david moreau), nannerl watches as her sibling is groomed for greatness by their father, leopold (marc barb ), and performs for royalty. nannerl's musical career takes an even greater hit,. more
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thor 30.7k
exiled to earth after his arrogance fans the flames of an ancient conflict, the mighty thor (chris hemsworth) of asgard discovers the meaning of humility when a powerful old foe dispatches a destructive force to crush humanity. only when the banished prince has defeated an opponent capable of crushing him in battle will he learn what it takes to be a true leader. anthony hopkins, natalie portman, stellan skarsg rd, and tadanobu asano co star in a comic book adventure from acclaimed director kenneth branagh. . more
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sholem aleichem: laughing in the darkness 30.2k
this documentary is a portrait of yiddish writer sholem aleichem, whose popular teyve stories inspired the broadway smash fiddler on the roof. peter riegert and rachel dratch narrate the film, which features rare archival footage and an interview with aleichem's granddaughter, author bel kauffman. jason buchanan, rovi more
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beats, rhymes and life: the travels of a tribe called quest 29.3k
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tabloid 23.7k
award winning documentary filmmaker errol morris spins a remarkable true life story of love, sex, obsession, abduction, religion, and scandal. joyce mckinney was a beauty pageant winner in her teens who moved from the midwest to utah and fell in love with kirk anderson, a handsome man who also happened to be a mormon. like many mormons, anderson was called upon by the church of latter day saints to go on a mission to spread the word about his faith anderson was sent to england, and mckinney was heartbroken. more
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a better life 23k
about a boy director chris weitz takes the helm for this affecting drama about an illegal immigrant who struggles to give his teenage son a better life by working as a gardener in l.a. determined to move out of the city in order to get his son away from gangs and into a decent school, the devoted father comes into possession of a truck that allows him to earn a better income by taking more gardening jobs. but with immigration agents on every corner and vicious gangsters trying to lure his son into a life of. more
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terri 22.7k
a young misfit learns a valuable life lesson from the last person he ever thought possible in this sensitive coming of age tale from director azazel jacobs (the goodtimeskid, momma's man). after losing his parents at a young age, overweight terri (jacob wysocki) was sent to live with his uncle. life has never been easy for the embattled young boy, and as his uncle's health begins to deteriorate, terri becomes the target of relentless teasing by his cruel classmates. when terri's apathetic teachers fail to. more
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snow flower and the secret fan 20.5k
the descendants of two 19th century spiritual sisters struggle to maintain their enduring bond by exploring their ancestral connection in modern day shanghai. connected as laotong (old sames) at the tender age of seven, snow flower and lily grow up in isolation and develop a language all their own. in the folds of a white silk fan, they exchange furtive messages that only they can decipher. meanwhile, in 21st century china, flower's and lily's descendants nina and sophia find the growing demands of their. more
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bellflower 16.5k
best friends since childhood, road warrior obsessed pals woodrow (evan glodell) and aiden (tyler dawson) form a two man gang dubbed mother medusa and devote all of their spare time to building flamethrowers in anticipation of the impending apocalypse. their ultimate goal: to build a post holocaust supercar that will inspire awe in the masses and immediately establish them as the leaders of the primitive new society. but when woodrow falls in love with milly (jessie wiseman) following a chance meeting, the. more
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cave of forgotten dreams 16.1k
in 1994, one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries of the decade came to light in a cave in southern france, known as the chauvet pont d'arc: etchings estimated at around 30,000 years old. the date of origin made these some of the oldest remnants of humankind ever discovered. unsurprisingly, these artistic remnants bore a precious fragility experts asserted that overexposure, even to elements as seemingly harmless as human breath, could severely damage or destroy the drawings. for that reason,. more
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the interrupters 12.1k
award winning filmmaker steve james delivers another powerful look at life in urban america with this documentary. as gang violence became more common (and deadly) in the city of chicago, social workers, activists, and educators founded a group called ceasefire in 2000 to help curb the tide of aggression. ceasefire's counselors work with at risk youth in communities heavily impacted by violence to teach them that there are better ways to resolve personal conflicts than with guns, believing that the biggest. more
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project nim 11.8k
oscar winning director james marsh (man on wire) shifts his focus from man to monkey to tell the remarkable story of nim, a chimpanzee who managed the unique feat of learning sign language after being raised like a typical human child. interviews with nim's trainers as well as other key researchers are combined with archival footage to offer incredible insight into the experiment that would forever alter our perceptions regarding the differences between man and beast. by attempting to turn nim human,. more
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page one: inside the new york times 11.8k
in an era when newspapers are becoming increasingly obsolete, director andrew rossi offers a glimpse behind the scenes of the newsroom that has kept america informed for generations yet now struggles to remain relevant as more readers turn to the internet to stay informed on current events. with their reputations on the line and the internet sword of damocles hanging over their heads, the editors and writers at the new york times battle accusations of inaccuracy, and embrace blogging as a means of retaining. more
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the double hour 8.8k
love and danger unexpectedly meet in this offbeat thriller with comic elements from italian filmmaker giuseppe capotondi. sonia (ksenia rappoport) is a young woman from eastern europe who has recently come to live in turin and wants to find a boyfriend. with this in mind, she signs up for a speed dating service, and among the men she meets is guido (filippo timi), an ex cop turned security guard who has been making the rounds of the singles scene for a while. sonia likes guido and he feels the same way about. more
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magic trip: ken kesey's search for a kool place 7.5k
in 1964, ken kesey was an author who had published two popular and critically acclaimed novels, one flew over the cuckoo's nest and sometimes a great notion. at the same time, kesey also had a strong bohemian streak and in the late '50s had been a volunteer in a research experiment sponsored by the united states military on the effects of an unusual new drug called lsd. kesey came to believe the lsd experience had the power to reshape america's psychological and spiritual landscape, and he continued using it. more
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incendies 7.4k
director denis villeneuve adapts wajdi mouawad's play concerning a pair of twins who make a life altering discovery following the death of their mother. upon learning that their absentee father is still very much alive and they also have a brother they have never met, the pair travels to the middle east on a mission to uncover the truth about their mystery shrouded past. jason buchanan, rovi more
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over your cities grass will grow 6.7k
anselm kiefer is a german artist who began earning an international reputation for his paintings, which combined photographic realism with impressionistic abstraction and used the juxtaposition of images to form an unapologetic commentary on germany's history and failings. in 1993, kiefer relocated from germany to france, and in 2000 he bought an abandoned silk processing plant there, kiefer set up new facilities to create massive installations that employed both large scale paintings, huge sculptures,. more
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life, above all 6.6k
a child tries to hold her family together against prejudice, disease, and ignorance in this drama from south africa. chanda (khomotso manyaka) is only 12 years old, but she's already been forced to take on many of the responsibilities of an adult in her household. chanda's father is gone, her stepfather, jonah (aubrey poolo), is an irresponsible alcoholic, and her mother, lillian (lerato mvelase), has been physically and emotionally devastated by aids and the death of her youngest child. despite chanda's dire. more
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bride flight 6.3k
at the time of its production and release, bride flight reportedly checked in as one of the most lavish and expensive dutch language features ever made. the title of this epic tale refers, quite literally, to a period airplane flight transporting new brides from holland to new zealand, where they plan to meet their intendeds. karina smulders, elise schaap, anna drijver star, respectively, as quiet and backward yet sensual farm girl ada ber content homemaker to be marjorie and highly vocal, self confident,. more
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mysteries of lisbon 6.3k
portuguese filmmaker ra l ruiz directed this epic scale adaptation of camilo castelo branco's historical novel about people looking for truth behind each other's facades in 19th century portugal. father dinis (adriano luz) is a man of faith who often finds himself trading one personality for another as he serves different people in different ways. when jo o (jo o lu's arrais), a teenager born out of wedlock and raised in an orphanage, begins asking questions about his parents, dinis arranges for him to be. more
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life in a day 6.3k
director kevin macdonald (the last king of scotland) and producer ridley scott (alien, gladiator) team up to offer this candid snapshot of a single day on planet earth. compiled from over 80,000 youtube submissions by contributors in 192 countries, life in a day presents a microcosmic view of our daily experiences as a global society. from the mundane to the profound, everything has its place as we spend 90 minutes gaining greater insight into the lives of people who may be more like us than we ever suspected,. more
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5 days of war 6.3k
in the midst of an intense five day war between russia and the georgian republic, a rogue american journalist, his loyal cameraman, and a desperate local woman fight to reveal the truth about the atrocities being committed against innocent civilians. andy garcia, val kilmer, rupert friend, and emmanuelle chriqui star in this explosive war drama from die hard 2 director renny harlin. jason buchanan, rovi more
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el bulli: cooking in progress 6.1k
step into the kitchen with celebrated chef ferran adri and his team of expert culinary artists as they experiment with bold new dishes to be served at the world renowned el bulli restaurant in roses, catalonia, spain. for six months every year, adri 's team travels to barcelona to create meals that redefine the dining experience. in this film, we get the privilege of witnessing that process firsthand. jason buchanan, rovi more
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the last circus 4.8k
a clown and an abusive sociopath vie for the attentions of a beautiful woman in this metaphorical drama from filmmaker lex de la iglesia. in 1938, civil war is raging in spain, and the performers with a traveling circus are confronted by a band of partisans who want them to fight against franco or else. while the circus artists fight bravely, they're no match for the fascist leader's army, and many meet a bloody fate while others, like the stupid clown (santiago segura), end up in prison. the clown asks. more
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!women art revolution: a secret history 4.6k
in the 1960s and '70s, the rise of the feminist movement led to a growing examination of how women had been marginalized in business and politics in america, but some people also began speaking out about the role of women in the arts, and how few female creative voices had received the same recognition as their male peers. this led to a rise of female artists whose work openly addressed the double standard in america's most powerful art institutions as they sought to bridge the gender gap in galleries, art. more
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insidious 4.1k
saw franchise veterans james wan and leigh whannell team with paranormal activity writer director oren peli to give the familiar haunted house story an exciting new twist with this tale of a family that moves into an old house and begins to suspect they are under siege from otherworldly forces when their young son inexplicably falls into a deep coma. as devoted parents josh (patrick wilson) and renai (rose byrne) struggle in vain to uncover the root cause of their son's condition, the stress of the situation. more
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the perfect host 3.8k
a wanted criminal finds he's the one in danger when he hides out in the house of a seemingly ordinary man in this thriller from australian director nick tomnay. john taylor (clayne crawford) is a thief who is having an especially bad day he was part of a bank robbery that went spectacularly wrong, leaving him with a seriously injured foot and his description being broadcast by every news outlet in the city. john needs to get off the streets fast, so he stops at a nearby home and bluffs his way. more
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everything must go 2.8k
will ferrell offers his fans a change of pace as he takes on a rare dramatic role as a man struggling to hold his life together. nick halsey (ferrell) was once a successful salesman with a happy marriage, but years of drinking are finally catching up with him, as he's fired from his job and his wife has decided she's had enough. nick's wife has kicked him out of the house and moved all his possessions onto their front lawn hoping retain a bit of dignity and maybe raise some cash as he plots his next move,. more
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passione 2.5k
the rich musical culture of naples comes to life on the screen in this musical themed documentary from director john turturro. beginning with tunes written in the year 1200 and journeying straight through to the 21st century, passione reveals how artists have used song to explore every subject from sexuality to social protest in a lively series of short musically driven vignettes. jason buchanan, rovi more
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viva riva! 2.4k
a small time hustler thinks he's got a big score ahead of him if he can stay out of the way of some underworld rivals in this stylish action drama from the democratic republic of the congo. riva (patsha bay mukana) is a guy who is smart, ambitious, and willing to bend the rules, but he hasn't made much of a windfall from his talents until he pilfers a stockpile of gasoline from a group of angolans. since fuel is hard to find, riva knows he can move the gas for a premium price however, he's not the only one. more
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trollhunter 2.4k
three student filmmakers venture into the most isolated region of norway on a mission to confront a notorious bear poacher, and discover that the elusive hunter's true prey is something far more extraordinary. though kalle, thomas, and johanna thought they were pursuing a criminal, after locating hans (otto jespersen) with the help of some local hunters, they learn that bears are not his true target but a mere smokescreen to obscure what he's really after trolls. a secret government agency has been. more
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13 assassins 2.1k
based on actual events that served as the inspiration for the 1963 film of the same name, takashi miike's 13 assassins follows a group of noble samurai as they seek to slay a tyrannical, politically connected lord before he seizes control of the entire country. japan, 1844: as the era of the samurai winds to a close, a sadistic young lord uses his powerful political ties to commit heinous atrocities against the common people. recognizing the dangers to both his country and its citizens should the lord manage. more
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rejoice shout 1.8k
it's all but impossible to discuss african american culture or america's musical heritage without talking about gospel music. just as the church was an integral part of the african american community from the time slaves were first brought to the colonies, music played a crucial role in their spiritual experience from the beginning, and as various forms of african and rural music coalesced into gospel, gospel in turn became the foundation that later spawned jazz, blues, soul, and even rap. gospel music also. more
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the tree 1.6k
a family struggling with the loss of a loved one may have found him in a rather unusual place in this drama from writer and director julie bertuccelli. dawn (charlotte gainsbourg) is a stay at home mother to her four children tim (christian byers), lou (tom russell), simone (morgana davies), and charlie (gabriel gotting) and a loving wife to her husband, peter (aden young). peter is out of town on business when he suffers a fatal heart attack dawn is emotionally shattered by the news, and isn't sure at. more
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sleeping beauty 1.6k
provocative french filmmaker catherine breillat offers an idiosyncratic variation on a classic fairy tale with this fantasy. young princess anastasia (carla besnainou) runs afoul of an ill tempered witch who puts a curse on her, but while the witch initially condemns the princess to death, three fairies (dounia sichov, leslie lipkins, and camille chalons) are able to change the spell, so instead the girl will fall into a deep sleep at the age of six and wake up 100 years later, when she will appear to be 16 more
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the conspirator 1.5k
robert redford focuses on the chaotic moment in history directly following president lincoln's assassination to tell the story of the proud mother charged with committing the monumental crime, and the ambitious young lawyer who reluctantly becomes her defense attorney. the civil war has ended, and upon returning home, union war hero frederick aiken (james mcavoy) endeavors to enter the world of politics by establishing himself as a lawyer. though a high society ball provides aiken with the unique opportunity. more
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salvation boulevard 1.4k
this religious comedy concerns carl (greg kinnear), a parishioner at a megachurch overseen by reverend dan (pierce brosnan). when dan's nemesis, an atheist author, dies, dan taps carl to take on unusual new tasks in the church. salvation boulevard was directed by george ratliff. jason buchanan, rovi more
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jig 1.4k
take a trip to glasgow, scotland, for the 40th irish dancing world championships, and discover what drives thousands of talented dancers to train tirelessly all year for a competition that's over in a matter of minutes. everyone strives to win the elusive world title, but only one gifted dancer has the moves to make it happen. jason buchanan, rovi more
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flypaper 1.1k
two sets of crooks and one reluctant hero square off in this blend of comedy and action. tripp (patrick dempsey) has been trying to catch the eye of pretty bank teller kaitlin (ashley judd), and he thinks he's come up with just the thing to get himself noticed he shows up just as the bank is about to close for the day and asks her to break a hundred dollar bill into loose change. but tripp's attempt to meet cute goes wrong when two different sets of thieves invade the bank at the same time. three are savvy. more
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leap year 1.1k
a lonely woman's search for the love she needs takes her into dark and unexpected places in this drama from writer and director michael rowe. laura (monica del carmen) is a writer edging into middle age who leads a drab and lonely life, usually spending her evenings alone. laura sometimes ventures out to pick up men and bring them home for one night stands, but none of them go anywhere for her until she meets arturo (gustavo s nchez parra). on their first night together, laura discovers that arturo enjoys. more
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meek's cutoff 0.9k
a braggart meets his match in a courageous woman in this period drama from independent filmmaker kelly reichardt. it's 1845, and stephen meek (bruce greenwood) is a boastful, rough hewn wilderness guide who has been hired by three families who want to start new lives on the other side of oregon's cascade mountains. meek constantly tells his charges that he knows the oregon trail like the back of his hand, but when they veer off for a shortcut he says is foolproof, they soon find themselves in forbidding. more
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daylight 0.9k
a couple in need of some help gets far more than they bargained for in this independent thriller from director david barker. irene (alexandra meierhans) and daniel (aidan redmond) are a couple whose life is teetering between bliss and disaster irene is pregnant and due to give birth to their first child in a few weeks, while a bad investment has wiped out nearly all of their finances. irene's father is very wealthy, so she and daniel hop into the expensive sports car her dad gave them as a present to attend a. more
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conan o'brien can't stop 0.9k
director rodman flender offers a candid look at one of the most difficult chapters in conan o'brien's turbulent career while following the popular late night talk show host on his 32 city legally prohibited from being funny on television tour. in 2009, o'brien took over the tonight show from host jay leno seven short months later, he was looking for a new job. though his split from nbc was undoubtedly painful, o'brien did his best to keep his spirits high and his fans laughing, even going so far as to. more
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the myth of the american sleepover 0.8k
four young kids from metro detroit experience memories that will last a lifetime in this gentle coming of age story from first time feature filmmaker david robert mitchell. it's the last night of summer, yet rob, maggie, scott, and claudia still don't feel as if they've experienced the defining moments they will look back upon in old age. as conversations reveal secret crushes and first kisses send hormones raging, all four find that it's not the big events, but the small intimate moments that leave the. more
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if a tree falls: a story of the earth liberation front 0.8k
filmmaker marshall curry explores the inner workings of the earth liberation front, a revolutionary movement devoted to crippling facilities involved in deforestation, while simultaneously offering a profile of oregon elf member daniel mcgowan, who was brought up on terrorism charges for his involvement with the radical group. jason buchanan, rovi more
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bill cunningham new york 0.7k
bill cunningham is a fashion photographer, but unlike most in his profession, he rarely spends a day in a photo studio. cunningham's work has been a long time fixture in the new york times in his evening hours column, he presents pictures he's snapped of the wealthy and influential and what they're wearing to social events, while on the street documents bold and individual looks worn by everyday people on the sidewalks of new york city. cunningham captures the glamorous lives of others and has been hailed. more
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rapt! 0.6k
on a morning like any other a powerful business man, stanislas graff, is kidnapped outside his luxurious apartment building by a gang of thugs. from there begins a terrifying ordeal that will last for several weeks. despite being tortured and humiliated graff resists his captors. he accepts his fate without complaint. cut off from the world, receiving only glimpses of information from his captors, graff fails to understand why nobody is willing to pay the ransom. outside, his world is falling to pieces as. more
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the robber 0.6k
one man's obsessive search for excitement leads him to a life of crime in this drama inspired by a true story. johann rettenberger (andreas lust) is a talented long distance runner who frequently competes in marathons and is hooked on the endorphin rush of running and the thrill of competition. for johann, nothing comes close to matching the lift he gets from running except his other hobby robbing banks. armed with a shotgun and a mask, johann commits a series of hit and run bank heists, less interested in. more
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in a better world 0.6k
two danish schoolchildren one meek and unassertive, the other angry and vengeance prone forge a friendship with ugly consequences in this cautionary tale from director susanne bier. the story opens with physician anton (mikael persbrandt, working abroad in a kenyan hospital, where he's routinely treating female victims of a psychotic thug known as big man (evans muthini). anton himself suffers from a dysfunctional home life, given his emotional estrangement from his wife (trine dyrholm), and his desire. more
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the arbor 0.6k
andrea dunbar was a british playwright whose work reflected the gritty realities of life in working class bradford, west yorkshire. dunbar knew of what she wrote she grew up in a bradford housing project, had children by three different men, was a victim of domestic violence, and struggled with alcoholism before she died in 1990 when she was only 29. andrea's daughter lorraine dunbar inherited her gift with language, but also her weaknesses she also dealt with unhappy relationships with men, worked as a. more
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the woodmans 0.5k
art is largely about self expression about the artist's desire to tell us something but do we always know what it is the artist is trying to say to us. this question comes to mind while considering the life of photographer francesca woodman. francesca grew up in a creative household her mother, betty woodman, worked in ceramics her father, george woodman, was a painter and her brother, charlie woodman, became a video artist. from an early age, francesca was taught about the importance and value of. more
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the greatest movie ever sold 0.5k
director morgan spurlock (super size me, 30 days) examines the increased proliferation of branding in every aspect of our lives while attempting to persuade big name brands to sponsor his irreverent expos . companies love to push their products, and it seems like everywhere we go, someone is trying to sell us something. but have you ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors at some of the biggest advertising agencies in the world. in this eye opening documentary, viewers follow spurlock as he convinces a. more
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queen to play 0.4k
a middle aged maid with few prospects before her finds a new lease on life via the game of chess, in this unusual tale that marked the first directorial go round of acclaimed scriptwriter caroline bottaro (les aveux de l'innocent). french screen siren sandrine bonnaire ( nos amours) stars as h l ne, a frenchwoman employed as a housekeeper in a posh corsican hotel. though devoted and diligent as a wife and mother, she lacks any real passion in her life. that changes in a single, defining instant when helene. more
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pianomania 0.3k
the piano is one of the fundamental instruments of classical music and one of the most complicated. a piano is an elaborate arrangement of mechanics and acoustics that requires proper maintenance to sound its best, and world class pianists demand that the instruments they play be in proper condition before performing a concert or beginning a recording session. stephan kn pfer is a piano technician affiliated with steinway sons, one of the world's most respected piano manufacturers, and he spends his days. more
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my perestroika 0.2k
many children who grew up during the cold war were raised with a strong sense of nationalism, believing that they lived under the best circumstances and that the ideals of their leaders would prevail. so what happens to a generation who have the expectations of their childhood turned upside down. filmmaker robin hessman profiles five people who were raised in the soviet union only to come of age as the u.s.s.r. was dissolved and rickety versions of democracy and capitalism rose in its wake in the documentary. more
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road to nowhere 0k
two lane blacktop director monte hellman teams with frequent screenwriting partner steven gaydos for this thriller about a young film director (tygh runyan) whose mesmerizing leading lady (shannyn sossamon) may be responsible for the recent disappearance of a wealthy couple. convinced that the recent scandal involving an aging north carolina senator and his attractive young aide has all the makings of a hit thriller, director mitchell haven (runyan) begins adapting the story for the screen. but when the time. more
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