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Gladiator II (2024)Gladiator 2
From legendary director Ridley Scott, 'Gladiator II' continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus (Russell Crowe) at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honour to return the glory of Rome to its people. - Director:
- Ridley Scott
- Cast:
- Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal
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In the blistering heat of the Mexican sierra, a village trembles in fear - waiting for the savage onslaught from Calvera and his bandidos. Terrorised, robbed, humiliated, the villagers are desperate to hit back and set off for the American border to buy guns. But in their quest they come across seven awesome weapons of destruction: a group of hard-riding, mercenary Western gunmen who will ride with them to the village and take out the bandidos. Led by Chris Adams (Yul Brynner), the seven find themselves plunged into a fight for the life of the village. In this classic Western inspired by the Seven Samurai of Japan, Brynner - together with a cast of the caliber of Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson and Horst Buchholz - fire the first bullets in a fight to the death. - Director:
- John Sturges
- Cast:
- Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson
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"Paddington in Peru" brings Paddington's (voice of Ben Whishaw)'s story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy (voice of Imelda Staunton), who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru. - Director:
- Dougal Wilson
- Cast:
- Hugh Bonneville, Imelda Staunton, Ben Whishaw
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"Conclave" follows one of the world's most secretive and ancient events-selecting a new pope. The Church's most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world, locked together in the Vatican halls. Tasked with running this covert process, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) finds himself at the centre of a conspiracy and discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of The Church. Also starring Stanley Tuccl, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini and directed by Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front). - Director:
- Edward Berger
- Cast:
- Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow
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In 2029, giant super-computers dominate the planet, hell-bent on exterminating the human race! And to destroy man's future by changing the past, they send an indestructible cyborg - a Terminator - back in time to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), the woman whose unborn son will become mankind's only hope. Can Sarah protect herself from this unstoppable menace to save the life of her unborn child? Or will the human race be extinguished by one mean hunk of mutant metal? - Director:
- James Cameron
- Cast:
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn
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The Count of Monte Cristo (2024)Le comte de Monte-Cristo / The Count of Monte-Cristo
The target of a sinister plot, young Edmond Dantes (Pierre Niney) is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After fourteen years in the island prison of Château d'If, he manages a daring escape. Now rich beyond his dreams, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte Cristo and exacts his revenge on the three men who betrayed him. - Director:
- Alexandre de La Patellière
- Cast:
- Pierre Niney, Bastien Bouillon, Anaïs Demoustier
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August 1962: the latest attempt on the life of French President Charles de Gaulle by the far right paramilitary organisation, the OAS, ends in chaos, with its architect-in-chief dead at the hands of a firing squad. Demoralised and on the verge of bankruptcy, the OAS leaders meet in secret to plan their next move. In a last desperate attempt to eliminate de Gaulle, they opt to employ the services of a hired assassin from outside the fold. Enter the Jackal (Edward Fox): charismatic, calculating, cold as ice. As the Jackal closes in on his target, a race against the clock ensues to identify and put a stop to a killer whose identity, whereabouts and modus operandi are completely unknown. - Director:
- Fred Zinnemann
- Cast:
- Edward Fox, Terence Alexander, Michel Auclair
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After befriending a British couple with a mute son, Americans Ben (Scoot McNairy) and Louise (Mackenzie Davis) accept an unusual invitation to bring their daughter for a weekend at an idyllic country estate. Yet when they discover their hosts are hiding sinister motives, Ben and Louise fear their family may be pawns in a disturbing plot. Led by a riveting performance from James McAvoy (Split, Glass) as a charismatic man masking unspeakable darkness, a dream holiday warps into an unnerving nightmare in this shocking thriller from 'Blumhouse', producers of 'The Black Phone'. - Director:
- James Watkins
- Cast:
- James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy
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The Beast (2023)La Bête
In a near-future world dominated by artificial intelligence, where human emotions are perceived as a threat, Gabrielle (Lea Seydoux) embarks on a journey to purify her DNA by revisiting her past lives. During this process, she reconnects with Louis (George MacKay), her great love. However, a sense of foreboding and fear grips her as she anticipates an impending catastrophe. - Director:
- Bertrand Bonello
- Cast:
- Léa Seydoux, Xavier Dolan, George MacKay
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Horror master Fede Alvarez takes the phenomenally successful 'Alien' franchise back to its iconic roots. In this truly terrifying sci-fi horror-thriller, a group of young colonisers - scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station - come face-to-face with the most relentless and deadly life form in the universe. - Director:
- Fede Alvarez
- Cast:
- Cailee Spaeny, Annemarie Griggs, David Jonsson Fray
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Seven Samurai (1954)Shichinin no Samurai
In 16th century Japan a poor village is raided every year by a group of bandits until, driven to the brink of starvation, the villagers decide to hire professional warriors to protect them. With only three meager meals a day to offer as payment, their request seems an impossible one. A simple plot, flawlessly executed - 'Seven Samurai' combines comedy, pathos, memorable characters, gripping tension and some of the finest action scenes ever filmed. - Director:
- Akira Kurosawa
- Cast:
- Toshirô Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Tsushima
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When 93-year-old Thelma Post (June Squibb) gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her. Based on a real-life experience, 'Thelma' is an "action" comedy unlike any other - exploring family, friendship, and aging, while being uniquely inspired by action movies... - Director:
- Josh Margolin
- Cast:
- June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Parker Posey
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A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)A Quiet Place: Part III
When Samira (Lupita Nyong'o) returns home to New York City, her simple trip turns into a harrowing nightmare when mysterious creatures that hunt by sound attack. Accompanied by her cat Frodo and an unexpected ally (Joseph Quinn), Samira must embark on a perilous journey through the city that has suddenly gone silent, where the only rule is to stay quiet to stay alive. - Director:
- Michael Sarnoski
- Cast:
- Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)Wo hu cang long
Set in 19th century China, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon follows two martial-arts masters Li Mu Bai (Chow Yon Fat) and Vu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh) as they battle against evil forces to regain the stolen Green Destiny sword and defeat long-time foe Jade Fox. To succeed they must overcome an unknown warrior, the supremely skilled Jen (Zhang Ziyi), who is fighting against an arranged marriage. In the process Li is torn between his deep and long-denied feelings for Shu, and his wish to tame and teach Jen. - Director:
- Ang Lee
- Cast:
- Yun-Fat Chow, Michelle Yeoh, Ziyi Zhang
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Alex Rogan (Lance Guest) is a small town teenager with big time dreams. Dreams of college...of success...of marrying his girlfriend, Maggie. He's just like everybody else, except Alex has a very special talent...that no one on Earth can appreciate. But, tonight, a mysterious stranger has called on Alex. He's come from a galaxy that's under attack from an alien force. And Alex's unique ability is their last hope. - Director:
- Nick Castle
- Cast:
- Lance Guest, Robert Preston, Kay E. Kuter
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