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Amsterdam (2022)Untitled David O. Russell / Canterbury Glass
Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker David 0. Russell comes an original crime epic about three close friends who find themselves at the centre of one of the most shocking secret plots in American history. Based on facts that meet fiction, the film stars Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, with Rami Malek and Robert De Niro. - Director:
- David O. Russell
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- Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington
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In a galaxy far, far away....The Star Wars saga continues in this first ever animated feature from Lucasfilm Animation! Featuring some of your favourite characters and a host of new ones, this is Star Wars like you've never seen it before. As the Clone Wars sweep through the galaxy, Anakin Skywalker and his new Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano plunge into a dangerous mission to rescue the kidnapped son of crime lord Jabba the Hutt. The renegade Count Dooku is determined to make sure they fail, and with his deadly assassin Asajj Ventress in pursuit, this is a mission with grave consequences. Meanwhile, on the front lines, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Master Yoda lead a massive clone army in a valiant effort to defeat the droid army and resist the forces of the dark side. - Director:
- Dave Filoni
- Cast:
- Matt Lanter, Nika Futterman, Ashley Eckstein
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From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery. 'Where the Crawdads Sing' tells the story of Kya (Daisy Edgar-Jones), an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumors of the "Marsh Girl" haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the sharp and resilient Kya from her community. Drawn to two young men from town, Kya opens herself to a new and startling world; but when one of them is found dead, she is immediately cast by the community as the main suspect. As the case unfolds, the verdict as to what actually happened becomes increasingly unclear, threatening to reveal the many secrets that lay within the marsh. - Director:
- Olivia Newman
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- Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, Harris Dickinson
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Nope (2022)NOPE
Following their father's shocking death, Hollywood animal wrangler OJ (Daniel Kaluuya) and his sister Emerald (Keke Palmer) begin observing unexplained phenomena on their vast Southern California ranch that leads them down an obsessive rabbit hole as they plot attempts to capture the mystery on camera. Along with a former child star turned family theme park ringmaster (Steven Yeun) who neighbours the siblings, the pair's efforts to chase the spectacle soon bring terrifying consequences and unimaginable horror. The result is a complex social thriller that unpacks the seeds of violence, risk and opportunism that are inseparable from the romanticised history of the American West...and from show business itself. - Director:
- Jordan Peele
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- Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Brandon Perea
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Top Gun: Maverick (2022)Top Gun 2
After more than thirty years of service as a top naval aviator, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot. Yet, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past when he returns to Top Gun to train a group of elite graduates and comes face-to-face with Lt. Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of his former wingman, "Goose". Bitter rivalries ignite as the pilots prepare for a specialised mission, which will require the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it. - Director:
- Joseph Kosinski
- Cast:
- Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller
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House M.D.: Series 2 (2005)House: Series 2
Golden Globe winner Hugh Laurie is on call as sardonic Dr. Gregory House in Season Two of the smash-hit House, television's most intelligent and provocative drama. This 6-disc collection features all 24 innovative episodes, exclusive bonus materials and some of today's brightest guest stars, including Sela Ward, Ron Livingston, LL Cool J and Cynthia Nixon. Be a part of this medical mystery-solving team as House and his staff take on baffling cases. - Director:
- Daniel Attias
- Cast:
- Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps
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In the futuristic world, a strict regime has eliminated war by suppressing emotions: books, art and music are strictly forbidden and feeling is a crime punishable by death. Cleric John Preston (Christian Bale) is a top ranking government agent responsible for destroying those who resist the rules. When he misses a dose of Prozium, a mind-altering drug that hinders emotion, Preston, who has been trained to enforce the strict laws of the new regime, suddenly becomes the only person capable of overthrowing it. - Director:
- Kurt Wimmer
- Cast:
- Christian Bale, Sean Bean, Emily Watson
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In 'Bullet Train', Brad Pitt stars as Ladybug, an unlucky assassin determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug's latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe - all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives - on the world's fastest train...and he's got to figure out how to get off. - Director:
- David Leitch
- Cast:
- Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson
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House M.D.: Series 1 (2004)House: Series 1
Go deeper into the medical mysteries of House, TV's most compelling new drama. Hugh Laurie stars as the brilliant but sarcastic Dr. Gregory House, a maverick physician who is devoid of bedside manner. While his behaviour can border on antisocial, Dr. House thrives on the challenge of solving medical puzzles that other doctors give up on. Together with his handpicked team of young medical experts, he'll do whatever it takes in the race against the clock to solve the case. - Director:
- Bryan Singer
- Cast:
- Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps
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"Terms of Endearment" dazzled critics and audiences alike with its believable, insightful story of two captivating people, mother and daughter, unforgettably played Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger. Jack Nicholson turns in a great comic performance as MacLaine's neighbour, a boozy, womanizing former astronaut. - Director:
- James L. Brooks
- Cast:
- Shirley MacLaine, Mary Kay Place, Debra Winger
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Out Of Africa follows the true life story of Karen Blixen (Meryl Streep), an amazingly strong-willed woman who moves from Denmark to run a coffee plantation with her philandering husband (Klaus Maria Brandauer) in Kenya around 1914. To her astonishment she soon discovers herself falling in love with the land, its people and a mysterious British adventurer and idealist (Robert Redford). - Director:
- Sydney Pollack
- Cast:
- Meryl Streep, Robert Redford, Klaus Maria Brandauer
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Set in the high-stakes world of the financial industry, feature is an entangling thriller involving the key players at an investment firm during one perilous 24-hour period in the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis. When an entry-level analyst unlocks information that could prove to be the downfall of the firm, a roller-coaster ride ensues as decisions both financial and moral, catapult the lives of all involved to the brink of disaster. - Director:
- J.C. Chandor
- Cast:
- Zachary Quinto, Stanley Tucci, Kevin Spacey
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The poignant true story of two British sprinters vying for gold in the 1924 Paris Olympic Games. Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross), a driven athlete of Jewish ancestry, runs to overcome prejudice and to achieve personal fame; his rival, Eric Liddell (Ian Charleson), a devout Scottish missionary, competes for the glory of God. An inspirational story of spirit and strength in the face of enormous odds, the film combines the finest elements of athletic competition and human drama to create a compelling and timeless cinematic classic. - Director:
- Hugh Hudson
- Cast:
- Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nicholas Farrell
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Mick Haller (Matthew Mcconaughey) is a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who operates out of the back of his Lincoln Towncar. Having spent most of his career defending petty gutter-variety criminals, he unexpectedly lands the case of a lifetime: defending a rich Beverly Hills realtor (Ryan Phillippe) who is accused of attempted rape and murder. However, what appears in the beginning to be straightforward case with a big money pay-off swiftly develops into a deadly match between two masters of manipulation. - Director:
- Brad Furman
- Cast:
- Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe
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Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)Kramer Versus Kramer
"Kramer vs. Kramer" is a ground-breaking drama about the heartbreak of divorce and the struggle between work and family. Young husband and father, Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) loves his family - and his job, which is where he spends most of his time. When he returns home late one evening from work, his wife Joanna (Meryl Streep) confronts him and then leaves him to take care of their six-year-old son while she goes off to find herself. Ted struggles with the demands of balancing a high-pressure career while trying to adapt to his new role of single parent. Just as Ted starts to feel like a fulfilled parent, Joanna returns, but this time she wants her son back... - Director:
- Robert Benton
- Cast:
- Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander
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