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A breathtaking blend of violence, eroticism and dark humour, 'Branded to Kill' saw Suzuki's reinvention of the gangster film taken to a new level that borders on the surreal. Hanada is the underworld's 'Number 3' assassin.

When his car breaks down he is picked up by the beautiful and mysterious Misako who before long has hired his services. The hit goes wrong - a mistake that cannot go unpunished in Hanada's world. He is soon drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse with the legendary and anonymous 'Number 1'. Strange, sexy and utterly compelling, prepare to be blown away.

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An intriguing invitation brings six strangers together. Initially, they think they have gathered for a highly immersive escape room, but they soon make the sickening discovery that they are pawns in a sadistic game of life and death.

Together, they move from one terrifying scenario to the next as they find clues and solves puzzles. But the players soon learn that exposing their darkest secrets may hold the key to survive.

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Christine 'Lady Bird' McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) fights against but is exactly like her wildly loving, deeply opinionated and strong-willed mum (Laurie Metcalf), a nurse working tirelessly to keep her family afloat after Lady Bird's father (Tracy Letts) loses his job.

'Lady Bird' is an affecting look at the relationships that shape us, the beliefs that define us, and the unmatched beauty of a place called home.

When her heart is stolen by a seductive stranger, a young woman is swept away to a house atop a mountain of blood-red clay - a place filled with secrets that will haunt her forever. Between desire and darkness, between mystery and madness, lies the truth behind 'Crimson Peak'.

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James has grown up with the kids' show Brigsby Bear and the programme has grown with him as well. One dramatic night, James' insular world is upended. Upon learning the series has been cancelled, he adopts the old adage that the show must go on.

By becoming Brigsby Bear's new creator, James finally builds meaningful connections his life has lacked.

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Inspired by real life events, 'Most Beautiful Island' is a psychological thriller chronicling one harrowing day in the life of Luciana (Ana Asensio), a young immigrant woman struggling to escape her past and make ends meet in a new life in New York.

As Luciana's day unfolds, she is whisked, physically and emotionally, through a series of troublesome, unforeseeable extremes. Before her day is done, she inadvertently finds herself a central participant in a twisted and dangerous game.

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From the producers of 'The Fault in Our Stars' comes this heartfelt coming-of-age story about the adventure of finding yourself and falling in love. Everyone deserves a great love story.

But for seventeen-year-old Simon Spier (Nick Robinson) it's a bit complicated: he's yet to tell his family or friends he's gay and he doesn't actually know the identity of the anonymous classmate he's fallen for online.

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From the mind behind 'Evangelion' comes a hit larger than life. When a massive, gilled monster emerges from the deep and tears through the city, the government scrambles to save its citizens.

A rag-tag team of volunteers cuts through a web of red tape to uncover the monster's weakness and its mysterious ties to a foreign superpower. But time is not on their side - the greatest catastrophe to ever befall the world is about to evolve right before their very eyes.

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Emma Stone and Steve Carell bring their A-game to this crowd-pleaser based on the electrifying true story of the 1973 tennis match between women's champion Billie Jean King (Stone) and former men's champ Bobby Riggs (Carell).

As fierce rivals on opposite sides of the court and the gender equality issue, Billie Jean and Bobby served up a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the sporting world. Filled with heart, humour and biting wit, 'Battle of the Sexes' is a triumphant celebration of the historic contest that changed the game!

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During the Japanese occupation, a group of freedom fighters smuggle explosives to destroy facilities controlled by the Japanese forces. A group of resistance fighters led by the leader's second in command try to bring in explosives from Shanghai to destroy key Japanese facilities in Seoul.

It's a game of cat-and-mouse as it's up to a Korean-born Japanese police officer to infiltrate the resistance at all costs by befriending an antique dealer who's involved in the plot but never exposed.

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Probably the ultimate slow-burn film, 'Aurora' is the follow-up to 'The Death of Mr Lazarescu', and starts by showing the apparently banal life of an engineer, played by the director Cristi Puiu himself. But the day's incidents are overlain with a growing unease and anxiety.

When he buys a shotgun, the slow tension gradually builds.

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Eklavya (Amitabh Bachchan) is the guardian of an ancient dynastic legacy whose duty is to protect the erstwhile royal family of Devigarh, a centuries old citadel in Rajasthan.

The arrival of Prince Harshwardhan (Saif Ali Khan), for the deceased Queen's (Sharmila Tagore) funeral rites brings solace to Eklavya. But, the fragile peace of the land is suddenly shattered by bullets. The bloodshed, which ensues, engulfs the life of both Eklavya and the Prince. Set in the princely state of Rajasthan in India, the film is a picturesque epic of deception, conspiracy, drama and retribution.

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The year is 1989, and all the dreams of California teenager Jason Becker have come true. Jason's just landed the biggest rock gig on the planet, as ex-Van Halen singer David Lee Roth's new lead guitar player.

He's on the cover of every guitar magazine and critics are calling him a musical prodigy and destined to become one of rock music's all-time greats. One week later, Jason is diagnosed with ALS, a paralyzing, terminal illness, and given just 3-5 years to live. But 23 years later, Jason is still alive and with the help of his devoted family and an army of friends, he now communicates using only his eyes to create the music he once made on his guitar. "Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet" is a story of dreams, family, love and the strength of the human spirit.

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Struggling photographer Sean Falco (Robert Sheehan), who funds his lifestyle with a sideline in burglary, thinks he has hit the jackpot when he breaks into the luxurious home of the wealthy Cale Erendreich (David Tennant). Things go wrong when Sean discovers a woman chained up in the house.

Unable to free her before Cale returns, Sean reluctantly goes to the police to explain what he's seen. By the time they investigate, Cale has covered his tracks, and the police tell Sean to stop harassing him. Sean soon realises Cale will stop at nothing to shut him up - permanently.

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Nathalie (Audrey Tautou) is living her dream life until her husband dies in an accident. To cope with her loss, she focuses on work and leaves little room for another romance. She is brought out of mourning three years later when she suddenly kisses her funny and dorky co-worker Markus.

Nathalie discovers that even though she lost "the one", if she keeps her heart open there may just be room for one more.