joe-2's - Rented List
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Rise of the Viking (2018)Redbad / Redbad 754 A.D.
It's the year 754 AD - a time of epic battles and bloodshed. Northern Europe is divided into two worlds; the Frisians, Saxons and Danes live above the rivers and below live the Franks. Wanting to succeed where the Romans failed, by conquering all of Europe, they form a new weapon to enslave the Gentiles...Christianity. Uniting a Viking army, Frisian warrior, Redbad, returns to his home soil to defend his people and batde Lord of the Franks, Pepin of Herstal. - Director:
- Roel Reiné
- Cast:
- Gijs Naber, Lisa Smit, Huub Stapel
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Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) is truly living the high life. Flying all over the world on business, he never stops moving until he meets Alex (Vera Farmiga), a fellow passenger and learns that life isn't about the journey, but the connections we make along the way. Acclaimed by critics and audiences everywhere, 'Up in the Air' is light and dark, hilarious and tragic, bouncy and brainy, romantic and real. - Director:
- Jason Reitman
- Cast:
- George Clooney, Matt O'Toole, Vera Farmiga
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Claire Foy stars in a new Dragon Tattoo story as Lisbeth Salander, the highly-skilled vigilante from the acclaimed Millennium book series. Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web of spies, cyber-criminals and corrupt government officials, as they race to rescue a dangerous program capable of global destruction held by shadowy figures linked to Lisbeth's past. - Director:
- Fede Alvarez
- Cast:
- Claire Foy, Beau Gadsdon, Sverrir Gudnason
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From acclaimed director Mike Leigh comes this epic portrayal of events surrounding the infamous 1819 'Peterloo Massacre' in Manchester, when armed government forces charged into a crowd of 60,000 peaceful protesters who were desperate for greater democracy and improved working conditions. Featuring stellar performances from Maxine Peake and Rory Kinnear, 'Peterloo' is an explosively visceral retelling of a defining moment in British history. - Director:
- Mike Leigh
- Cast:
- Rory Kinnear, Maxine Peake, Neil Bell
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Escobar (2017)Loving Pablo
Starring Academy Award Winner Javier Bardem and Academy Award Winner Penelope Cruz, with Peter Sarsgaard, 'Escobar' chronicles the life of the most notorious drug kingpin in history, during the years of his sensational and scandalous love affair with Colombia's leading TV anchor, Virginia Vallejo. A feared and fearless criminal who amassed a fortune in excess of $20billion and is said to have been responsible for the deaths of more than 3,000 people, Escobar's reign of terror was infamous, and tore his beloved Columbia apart. Twenty years in the making, Escobar offers a fresh and unique take on a criminal who was cruel and charismatic in equal measure. Exploring his infatuation with Vallejo, it journeys deeper into the legend of 'The King of Cocaine' than ever before, telling of his astonishing rise, and ultimately, his tragic fall. - Director:
- Fernando León de Aranoa
- Cast:
- Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Peter Sarsgaard
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When Gerda (Alicia Vikander) asks her husband Einar Wegener (Eddie Redmayne) to fill in as a portrait model, Einar's long-repressed feelings surface and she begins living her life as a woman. Embarking on a groundbreaking journey that's only made possible by the unconditional love of her wife, Einar fights to become the person she's meant to be, transgender pioneer Lili Elbe. - Director:
- Tom Hooper
- Cast:
- Alicia Vikander, Eddie Redmayne, Tusse Silberg
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In a remote hotel in Normandy, bio-mathematician Danielle Flinders (Alicia Vikander) meets British Secret Service Operative James More (James McAvoy). There to prepare for their respective missions, Danielle and James can't help but fall madly in love. After days of intense passion, they must separate. Danielle embarks on a deep-sea diving project to support her theory about the origin of life, while James journeys to Somalia to track down a source for suicide bombers infiltrating Europe. Soon, they are worlds apart. James is taken hostage by jihadist fighters and has no way of contacting Danielle, and she has to go down to the bottom of the ocean in her submersible, not even knowing whether James is dead or alive. - Director:
- Wim Wenders
- Cast:
- Alicia Vikander, James McAvoy, Alexander Siddig
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Talented rock star John Norman Howard (Kris Kristofferson) has seen his career begin to decline. Too many years of concerts and managers and life on the road have made him cynical and the monotony has taken its toll. Then he meets the innocent, pure and very talented singer Esther Hoffman (Barbra Streisand). As one of his songs in the movie says "I'm gonna take you girl, I'm gonna show you how". And he does. He shows Esther the way to stardom while forsaking his own career. As they fall in love, her success only makes his decline even more apparent. A love story for the time - and a great film it is. - Director:
- Frank Pierson
- Cast:
- Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Busey
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Suggs: My Life Story (2018)My Life Story
The death of Suggs' beloved cat on his fiftieth birthday triggers a personal quest to discover what happened to the father he never knew. Stunned by what he learns, Suggs is taken back through his life to a childhood on the streets of Soho, featuring music written by The Kinks Prince Buster, Ian Dury and, of course, his beloved Madness. Director Julien Temple (The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle, Absolute Beginners) takes a stage show, adds some drama, archive, animation and music, then shakes it all up for 'My Life Story' where Suggs takes a hilarious yet moving look back at his life in music and words. Is it a drama? Is it a comedy? Or a music hall dream? Whatever it is hold on to your seats as Suggs goes on to stumble and plummet through the trap door of failure, then trampoline back up to catch the passing trapeze of show business success. - Director:
- Julien Temple
- Cast:
- Perry Benson, Ashley Gunstock, Dean Mumford
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Believing there's more to life than a husband, house and career, Liz Gilbert (Julia Roberts) finds herself with a new appetite for life in this inspiring true story, based on the best-selling book. She leaves New York and embarks on a yearlong journey - travelling to Italy, India and Bali - seeking self-discovery through good food, meditation and the prospect of finding true love. - Director:
- Ryan Murphy
- Cast:
- Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, Richard Jenkins
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Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)Untitled Freddie Mercury Biopic
Bohemian Rhapsody is an enthralling celebration of Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek), who defied stereotypes and convention to become one of history's most beloved entertainers. Following Queen's meteoric rise, their revolutionary sound and Freddie's solo career, the film also chronicles the band's reunion, and one of the greatest performances in rock history. - Director:
- Bryan Singer
- Cast:
- Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee
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Director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam for the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. A visceral, intimate account told from Armstrong's perspective and based on the book by James R. Hansen, the film explores the triumphs and the cost on Armstrong, his family, his colleagues, and the nation itself for one of the most dangerous missions in history. - Director:
- Damien Chazelle
- Cast:
- Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke
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"Papillon" follows the epic true story of Henri "Papillon" Charriere (Charlie Hunnam), a safecracker from the Parisian underworld, who is framed for murder and condemned to life in a notorious penal colony on Devil's Island. Determined to regain his freedom, Papillon forms an unlikely alliance with convicted counterfeiter Louis Dega (Rami Malek) who, in exchange for protection, agrees to finance Papillon's escape, ultimately resulting in a bond of lasting friendship. - Director:
- Michael Noer
- Cast:
- Charlie Hunnam, Damijan Oklopdzic, Christopher Fairbank
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In this new take on the tragic love story, Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) is a seasoned musician who discovers - and falls in love with - struggling artist Ally (Lady Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer...until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jackson fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons. - Director:
- Bradley Cooper
- Cast:
- Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott
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Adding a little spice to a waning marriage, Anne (Toni Collette) and Bob (Harvey Keitel), are hosting a luxurious dinner when Anne realises there are 13 guests. Panic-stricken, she insists her loyal maid Maria (Rossy de Palma) disguise herself as a mysterious Spanish noblewoman to even out the numbers. But a little too much wine and some playful chat leads Maria to accidentally endear herself to a dandy British art broker (Michael Smiley). Their budding romance will have Anne chasing her maid around Paris and finally plotting to destroy this most unexpected and joyous love affair. - Director:
- Amanda Sthers
- Cast:
- Toni Collette, Harvey Keitel, Rossy de Palma
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