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"Jackie" is a searing and intimate portrait of one of the most important and tragic moments in American history, seen through the eyes of the iconic First Lady, Jackie Kennedy (Natalie Portman). 'Jackie' places us in her world during the days immediately following her husband's assassination. Known for her extraordinary dignity and poise, here we see a psychological portrait of the First Lady as she struggles to maintain her husband's legacy and the world of "Camelot" that they created and loved so well. - Director:
- Pablo Larraín
- Cast:
- Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig
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"Suits" returns for a sixth season marked by major upheaval. As Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) begins his two-year prison sentence for conspiracy to commit fraud, his colleagues at Pearson Specter Litt must handle the repercussions of his plea deal. As associates flee the firm, Harvey (Gabriel Macht), Louis (Rick Hoffman), Jessica (Gina Torres), Donna (Sarah Rafferty) and Rachel (Meghan Markle) face impending lawsuits from former clients. While Mike struggles to adjust to the brutalities of prison life, Harvey is determined to fix the situation and save the firm. - Director:
- Silver Tree
- Cast:
- Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman
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The much-anticipated sequel finds Paddington happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens. While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy's 100th birthday, Paddington spots a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber's antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the book is stolen, it's up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief... - Director:
- Paul King
- Cast:
- Hugh Grant, Ben Whishaw, Hugh Bonneville
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Blade Runner 2049 (2017)Blade Runner 2
Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K (Ryan Gosling), unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. K's discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years. - Director:
- Denis Villeneuve
- Cast:
- Harrison Ford, Bernie Leinfelder, Ryan Gosling
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Gladiators of Rome (2012)Gladiatori di Roma
An Unlikely Hero Will Rise! A new hero is born in this hilarious, animated adventure of epic proportions! Timo, a student at the Gladiators' Academy in Rome, has no desire to become a legendary gladiator like his stepfather. That is, until the mesmerizing Lucilla walks into his life. With the help of an unlikely band of sidekicks, Timo is determined to be the gladiator of her dreams and embarks on an action-packed journey to become the Colosseum's first victor! - Director:
- Iginio Straffi
- Cast:
- Tim Beckman, Laura Chiatti, Jonathan Keeble
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In this sparkling directorial debut from acclaimed screenwriter Gianni Di Gregorio he cast himself as a middle-aged son of an aging widow and encounters 24 hours of chaos in the company of her and a small group of senior citizens. Gregorio's part-autobiographical tale delves into the richness, vitality and strengths of the elderly and presents us with a fascinating and comical look of the ever too familiar relationship between a mother and her son. - Director:
- Gianni Di Gregorio
- Cast:
- Valeria De Franciscis, Marina Cacciotti, Maria Calì
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Alien: Covenant (2017)Alien: Paradise Lost
Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created, with 'Alien: Covenant', a new chapter in the groundbreaking Alien franchise. The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world. When they uncover a threat beyond their imagination, they must attempt a harrowing escape. - Director:
- Ridley Scott
- Cast:
- Michael Fassbender, Lorelei King, Katherine Waterston
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Winner of 6 Academy Awards including Best Director for writer/director Damien Chazelle, and winner of a record-breaking 7 Golden Globe Awards, "La La Land" is more than the most acclaimed movie of the year - it's a cinematic treasure for the ages that you'll fall in love with again and again. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star as Mia and Sebastian, an actress and a jazz musician pursuing their Hollywood dreams - and finding each other - in a vibrant celebration of hope, dreams and love. - Director:
- Damien Chazelle
- Cast:
- Ian Wolfe, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone
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Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller) is an ambitious young jazz drummer, in pursuit of rising to the top of his elite music conservatory. Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), an instructor known for his terrifying teaching methods, discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into the top jazz ensemble, forever changing the young man's life. But Andrew's passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher pushes him to the brink of his ability and his sanity. - Director:
- Damien Chazelle
- Cast:
- Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist
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From the producers of 'The King's Speech' comes the remarkable true story of Robyn Davidson (Mia Wasikowska), a young woman who leaves her life in the city behind to make a solo trek through almost 2,000 miles of sprawling Australian desert. Accompanied by only her dog and four unpredictable camels, she sets off on a life-changing journey. Along the way, she meets National Geographic photographer Rick Smolan (Adam Driver) who begins to photograph her voyage. Tracks is an inspirational tale of self-discovery, set against one of the most dangerous and breathtaking backdrops on the planet. - Director:
- John Curran
- Cast:
- Mia Wasikowska, Adam Driver, Lily Pearl
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T2: Trainspotting (2017)Trainspotting 2
First there was an opportunity...then there was a betrayal. Twenty years have gone by. Much has changed but just as much remains the same. Mark Renton (Ewan McGregor) returns to the only place he can ever call home. They are waiting for him: Spud (Ewen Bremner), Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller), and Begbie (Robert Carlyle). Other old friends are waiting too: sorrow, loss, joy, vengeance, hatred, friendship, love, longing, fear, regret, diamorphine, self-destruction and mortal danger, they are all lined up to welcome him, ready to join the dance. - Director:
- Danny Boyle
- Cast:
- Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller
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"Hidden Figures" tells the incredible untold story of Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monae) - brilliant African-American women working at NASA who served as the brains behind the launch into orbit of astronaut John Glenn (Glen Powell), a stunning achievement that turned around the Space Race. The visionary trio crossed all gender and racial lines and inspired generations. - Director:
- Theodore Melfi
- Cast:
- Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe
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Arrival (2016)Story of Your Life
When mysterious spacecraft touch down across the globe, an elite team - led by expert linguist Louise Banks (Amy Adams) - are brought together to investigate. As nations struggle to coordinate a response, mankind teeters on the verge of global war, leaving Banks and the team in a race against time for answers - and to find them, she will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity's very existence. - Director:
- Denis Villeneuve
- Cast:
- Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker
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Oscar winner Denzel Washington and Oscar winner Viola Davis deliver the 'performance-driven masterpiece' of the year in the film adaptation of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, the film takes a passionate look at former Negro-league baseball player Troy Maxson (Washington) as he fights to provide for those he loves in a world that threatens to push him down. Washington's directorial triumph 'connects with people on a deep, emotional level' and pulses with the universal truths of love and forgiveness, despite what lies beyond your own fence. - Director:
- Denzel Washington
- Cast:
- Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen Henderson
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Sully (2016)Sully: Miracle on the Hudson
On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the 'Miracle on the Hudson' when Captain 'Sully' Sullenberger (Tom Hanks) and his co-pilot (Aaron Eckhart) glided their disabled plane onto the icy waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and his career. - Director:
- Clint Eastwood
- Cast:
- Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney
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