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James Woods and Brian Dennehy team up for an unlikely partnership as they face off against a death-dealing financier in this tense, gripping thriller that fascinates with its action, suspense and brutal honesty. Veteran L.A.

police Lieutenant Meechum (Dennehy) is also a successful novelist - who happens to have serious writer's block. Cleve (Woods) is a former hit man who's ready to remedy that situation by telling all to Meechum in what's certain to be an all-time best-seller. Yet Meechum is more interested in justice than royalties, and is prepared to send Cleve to prison for life. But when a startling revelation leaves him no choice, Meechum puts pen to paper in a shocking expose that could bring down one of the city's most corrupt organisations...but only if he and Cleve aren't brought down first!

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They know who you are. They know where to find you. And if you get in their way, there's nothing between heaven and earth that can save you.

Police psychiatrist Cal Jamison (Martin Sheen) is plunged into a demonic nightmare when he finds detective Tom Lopez (Jimmy Smits) next to the body of a ritually sacrificed child. Though Lopez is branded the prime suspect in a string of similar murders, Cal is not convinced of his guilt and begins a relentless search for the truth. Soon Cal's investigation makes him a believer in the supernatural – and the target of a terrifying conspiracy.

Eastwood and Morgan Freeman play retired outlaws who pick up their guns one last time to collect a bounty. Richard Harris is an ill-fated killer-for-hire. And Hackman is a lawman of sly charm...and chilling brutality

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Sergio Leone's monumental epic 'Once Upon a Time in the West' ranks among the five or six all-time Western masterpieces. The picture itself is as big as its Monument Valley locations, as grand as its fine, distinguished cast. Henry Fonda plays the blackest character of his long career.

He's Frank, the ruthless, murderous psychopath who suffers conscience pangs after annihilating an entire family. Jason Robards is the half-breed falsely accused of the terrible slaughter. Charles Bronson plays the harmonica playing man who remembers how his brother was savagely tortured.

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This genre classic predicted today's epidemic of violence in schools...'Class of 1984' follows mild-mannered music teacher Andy Norris (Perry King) who makes the mistake of standing up to the thugs at notorious 'Lincoln High', a school overrun with delinquents.

Tough kid, Peter will stop at nothing to protect his turf, run drugs, pimp girls and keep the school living in fear. As the battle between teachers and students intensifies someone is going to be taught a lesson they will never forget...

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Christine (Phoebe Cates), a student at an exclusive all-girls private school, is in love with Jim (Matthew Modine), who attends an academy for boys nearby. Christine's arch rival Jordan (Betsy Russell) also has her eye on Jim, and she is willing to do whatever she can to steal him away.

Jim's uber-slob buddy Bubba (Michael Zorek) is going with Betsy (Kathleen Wilhoite), Christine's cynical friend, though he would probably be unfaithful if any other woman were willing to get near him. Bubba and his pals sneak into the girls' school dressed in drag in hopes of reaching the Promised Land (better known as the women's shower room), while Christine and Jim run away together for the weekend, though their escapade isn't as romantic as they had hoped.

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The near future: eXistenZ is the ultimate game, brainchild of the hip, hyper and sexually alluring Allegro Geller (Jennifer Jason Leigh). Once downloaded via a bioport implanted into the players' spine, eXistenZ promises an experience that will shatter forever the line between fantasy and reality.

At its launch armed fanatics burst in, determined to destroy the game and its creator. Forced to run for her life, Allegra's sole ally is a young security guard (Jude Law). Together they seek refuge in the only place the gaming goddess feels safe - the world where existence ends and eXistenZ begins.

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Russell (Christian Bale) and his younger brother Rodney (Casey Affleck) have always dreamed of escaping their backgrounds and finding better lives.

When a cruel twist of fate lands Russell in prison, Rodney is lured into one of the most violent crime rings in the Northeast - a mistake that will almost cost him everything. Once released, Russell must choose between his own freedom, or risk it all to seek justice for his brother.

Academy Award winner Robert Redford stars in 'All Is Lost', an open-water thriller about one man's battle for survival against the elements after his sailboat is destroyed at sea.

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A young Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut in 'Captain America: Civil War', begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging super hero in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'.

Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei), under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.). Peter tries to fall back into his normal daily routine - distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man - but when the Vulture (Michael Keaton) emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most important will be threatened.

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1892, New Mexico - legendary Army captain Joseph J. Blocker (Christian Bale) undertakes one final mission before retirement: escort Yellow Hawk (Wes Studi) - a dying Cheyenne war chief - and his family back to sacred tribal lands.

After 20 years of violent struggle, this gesture of peace is as unthinkable as it is harrowing. Together they battle against a punishing landscape and the brutality of men alike, coming to the rescue of a young widow (Rosamund Pike) amidst the carnage of her murdered family. Two great warriors, once rivals across the battlefield, must learn to trust each other and find peace in an unforgiving land. A heroic odyssey of survival, 'Hostiles' becomes a story not about the miles travelled nor the battles fought, but the journey towards respect, reconciliation and forgiveness.

New York City detectives "Popeye" Doyle (Gene Hackman) and Buddy Russo (Roy Scheider) hope to break a narcotics smuggling ring and ultimately uncover 'The French Connection'. But when one of the criminals tries to kill Doyle, he begins a deadly pursuit that takes him far outside the city limits.

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Sydney (Philip Baker Hall) is a pro gambler who's a soft touch for hard luck cases. So when he meets John (John C. Reilly), a stranger who's just burned through his savings in Vegas, the veteran decides to teach the rookie the secrets of the game. They have a great run in Reno...

until John hooks up with Clementine (Gwyneth Paltrow), a part-time prostitute and Jimmy (Samuel L. Jackson), a slick casino insider. Now, a bungled ransom scheme threatens to turn all of their lives upside down in this gripping drama filled with devastating secrets, ruthless betrayals and deadly intentions.

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When a free-spirited California surfer visits a peaceful Midwestern farm, it's a comedic collision you'll never forget. The fun begins when squeaky-clean Rebecca Warner comes home to her family's farm with a surprise guest - a wild, weird, totally outrageous college student named Crawl.

He's unlike anything her family has ever seen, but their initial shock at meeting him is nothing compared to what they feel when Rebecca announces that she and Crawl are engaged.

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Fries with gravy, a cherry cola. Friendship, bragging rights...and does Sinatra or Mathis croon the best makeout music? Before there was the counterculture of the '60s, there was the counter culture.

From his Oscar-nominated script, Barry Levinson makes his directing debut with this endearing study of pals in transition. Film-debuting Ellen Barkin plays a neglected wife. Steve Guttenberg, Daniel Stern, Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon, Timothy Daly and Paul Reiser - chosen from over 600 hopefuls - play the up-all-night buddies who work out the remnants of adolescence during ritual grazings at a busy steel-and-vinyl hangout in 1959 Baltimore. Stars, laughs, interlocking stories: entertainment is the daily special in Diner.