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A Private War (2018)Marie Colvin
In a world where journalism is under attack, Marie Colvin (Rosamund Pike) is one of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time. Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the front-lines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless, while constantly testing the limits between bravery and bravado. After being hit by a grenade in Sri Lanka, she wears a distinctive eye patch and is still as comfortable sipping martinis with London's elite as she is confronting dictators. Colvin sacrifices loving relationships, and over time, her personal life starts to unravel as the trauma she's witnessed takes its toll. Yet, her mission to show the true cost of war leads her - along with renowned war photographer Paul Conroy (Jamie Doman) - to embark on the most dangerous assignment of their lives in the besieged Syrian city of Horns. - Director:
- Matthew Heineman
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- Rosamund Pike, Greg Wise, Alexandra Moen
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When Tony Lip (Viggo Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali), a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on "The Green Book" to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans. Confronted with racism, danger as well as unexpected humanity and humor - they are forced to set aside differences to survive and thrive on the journey of a lifetime. - Director:
- Peter Farrelly
- Cast:
- Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini
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Failed comedian Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) encounters violent thugs while wandering the streets of Gotham City dressed as a clown. Disregarded by society Fleck begins a slow descent into madness as he transforms into the criminal mastermind known as Joker in director Todd Phillips' thrilling origin story. - Director:
- Todd Phillips
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- Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz
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"Jojo Rabbit" follows a lonely German boy Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis), whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his mother Rosie (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a Jewish girl Elsa (Thomasin McKenzie) in their attic. Aided by his wildly idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler (Taika Waititi), Jojo must confront his blind nationalism. - Director:
- Taika Waititi
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- Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie-Harcourt, Scarlett Johansson
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)Disney's Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
The story of Disney's most iconic villain continues in 'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil', starring Angelina Jolie. After sharing many happy years together, Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora (Elle Fanning) begin to question the tangled ties that bind them as they are torn apart by Aurora's upcoming wedding, unexpected allies and new forces at play. But their love proves strong, and they live happily ever after. - Director:
- Joachim Rønning
- Cast:
- Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Harris Dickinson
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"Summerland" follows the story of fiercely independent folklore investigator, Alice (Gemma Arterton) who secludes herself in her clifftop study, debunking myths using science to disprove the existence of magic. Consumed by her work, but also profoundly lonely, she is haunted by a love affair from her past. When spirited young Frank (Lucas Bond), an evacuee from the London Blitz, is dumped into her irritable care, his innocence and curiosity awaken Alice's deeply buried emotions. Bravely embracing life's miraculous unpredictability, Alice learns that wounds may be healed, second chances do occur, and that, just perhaps - magic really does exist. - Director:
- Jessica Swale
- Cast:
- Gemma Arterton, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Penelope Wilton
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Sulphur and White (2020)Forgiveness
City of London, trading floor, 2008, in a world of cutthroat deals it takes a unique person to succeed. Single-minded to the point of ruthless, David (Mark Stanley) is this person. But beyond the aura of success lies a secret. There are layers to David... once chipped away, what lies behind the facade? As David climbs the corporate ladder, the past threatens to rise up and engulf him. As he struggles, a woman comes into his life. There have been many, but Vanessa is different - she matters. David's desperate to hold on to her, while she believes in a future for them. But can David keep the secret of his past at bay? - Director:
- Julian Jarrold
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- Mark Stanley, Anna Friel, Dougray Scott
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A Christmas Gift from Bob (2020)A Gift from Bob
From the day James Bowen (Luke Treadaway) rescued a street cat abandoned in the hallway of his sheltered accommodation, they began a friendship which has transformed both their lives and touched millions around the world. In 'A Christmas Gift from Bob', James looks back at the last Christmas he and Bob spent scraping a living on the streets and how Bob helped him through one of the toughest times, providing strength, friendship and inspiration; ultimately teaching each other about the true meaning of Christmas spirit along the way. - Director:
- Charles Martin Smith
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- Luke Treadaway, Anna Wilson-Jones, Kristina Tonteri-Young
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"Promising Young Woman" is a bold new vision that has ignited a debate starring Academy Award Nominee Carey Mulligan as 'Cassie': a wickedly smart but singularly focused woman, who in order to overcome events from her past lives a double life by night. Following an unexpected encounter. Cassie is given the chance to right the wrongs of the past. - Director:
- Emerald Fennell
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- Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie
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No Time to Die (2021)Bond 25
Daniel Craig returns one last time as James Bond, starring alongside Oscar winner Rami Malek in 'No Time To Die'. Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright) from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. - Director:
- Cary Joji Fukunaga
- Cast:
- Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Rami Malek
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Cobra: Series 2 (2021)Cobra - Cyberwar Season 2
Their next move could be their last...In 'Cobra: Cyberwar' we find a Britain in trouble. As the government scramble to combat a new, invisible threat, British Prime Minister Robert Sutherland (Robert Carlisle) and his team of dedicated advisers are forced to question everything they thought they knew about our relationship with the rest of the world. - Director:
- Mo Ali
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- Robert Carlyle, Victoria Hamilton, Richard Dormer
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In 1995, Detectives Marty Hart (Woody Harrelson) and Rust Cohle (Matthew McConaughey), partners in Louisiana's Criminal Investigation Division, are assigned to a macabre murder by a killer with disturbing occult leanings. As they attempt to uncover the secrets of this bizarre crime, their own lives collide and entwine in unexpected, sometimes catastrophic ways. In 2012, when a similar case leads to an investigation of the original '95 murder by two new detectives, Marty and Rust separately tell the story of the investigation, their lives, and how they've affected each other as detectives, friends, and men. - Director:
- Cary Joji Fukunaga
- Cast:
- Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan
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Backstabbing, Blackmail and Betrayal...it's all in the family when you're a Roy. Blending high drama with dark humour, the acclaimed HBO series 'Succession' explores themes of power, politics and money played out within a filthy rich, dysfunctional dynasty led by aging media tycoon Logan Roy (Brian Cox) and his four grown children: Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Shiv (Sarah Snook), Roman (Kieran Culkin) and Connor (Alan Ruck). In Season 2, Kendall deals with fallout from his hostile-takeover attempt, Shiv is poised to enter the upper echelons of the company, Roman reacquaints himself with the business from the bottom up, and Connor launches an unlikely bid for president. There's plenty of juicy intrigue as this scheming, emotionally challenged family navigates a rapidly changing media landscape and the looming question of who will take over in a post-Logan world. - Director:
- Mark Mylod
- Cast:
- Christian Carrigan, Dagmara Dominczyk, Drew Gehling
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The critically-acclaimed hit series returns with a new case and a new cast, starring Colin Farrell, Vince Vaughn, Rachel McAdams, and Taylor Kitsch. A Highway Patrol motorcycle officer stumbles upon the scene of a bizarre murder, in which the victim's body has been ritually mutilated. The crime triggers an investigation that brings together three law-enforcement officers from different cities, each with troubled pasts, and a thug-turned-entrepreneur in danger of losing his empire. As the case grows broader and darker - revealing multiple criminal collusions involving billions of dollars - it forces the participants to face their own inner demons in order to solve the crime, all the while navigating a web of conspiracy and betrayal in the scorched landscapes of California. - Director:
- Justin Lin
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- Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch
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Let the lying, spying and conniving commence! The uberwealthy and dysfunctional Roy family is back. Blending juicy drama and lacerating humour, the Emmy-winning series centres on ageing patriarch Logan Roy (Brian Cox), who is expected to step down as CEO of his conservative media and entertainment empire, prompting each of his four children to launch a takeover scheme. Season 3 picks up after rebellious son Kendall (Jeremy Strong) ambushes Logan and exposes the company's sprawling scandal. Savvy political consultant Shiv (Sarah Snook), cocky executive Roman (Kieran Culkin) and outsider half-brother Connor (Alan Ruck) warily side with their dad while protecting their own interests. As Logan scrambles to secure familial, political and financial alliances, a bitter corporate battle threatens to turn into all-out civil war. - Director:
- Mark Mylod
- Cast:
- Linda Emond, Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox
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