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Professor Philip Goodman (Andy Nyman) is a renowned sceptic of all things P supernatural. Given the opportunity to investigate three unsolved case histories of baffling paranormal activity, he uncovers mysteries beyond his own imagination, each more frightening, uncanny and inexplicable than the last, leading to a nightmarish conclusion that forces him to question everything he once believed. - Director:
- Jeremy Dyson
- Cast:
- Andy Nyman, Paul Whitehouse, Martin Freeman
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Maquia (2018)Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms / Sayonara no asa ni yakusoku no hana o kazarô
For young Maquia, a member of the long-lived and practically immortal lorph race, this warning from the tribe's elder seems both confusing and irrelevant. When the lorph are attacked by those who wish to take their powers of longevity for themselves, Maquia finds herself fleeing her home and venturing into the outside world for the first time. As a result of her escape, Maquia comes across an orphaned baby and, taking pity on him, decides to raise him. So begins a journey of discovery through the ages which gives weight to the elder's words, as time moves on and Maquia's world is changed irreversibly by the many meetings and partings which cross her path. 'Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms' is a heartfelt and touching story of connections, motherhood, and the rich tapestry of life. - Director:
- Mari Okada
- Cast:
- Manaka Iwami, Miyu Irino, Yôko Hikasa
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Christine 'Lady Bird' McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) fights against but is exactly like her wildly loving, deeply opinionated and strong-willed mum (Laurie Metcalf), a nurse working tirelessly to keep her family afloat after Lady Bird's father (Tracy Letts) loses his job. 'Lady Bird' is an affecting look at the relationships that shape us, the beliefs that define us, and the unmatched beauty of a place called home. - Director:
- Greta Gerwig
- Cast:
- Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts
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Set in the glamour of 1950's post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) are at the centre of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, debutants and dames with the distinct style of The House of Woodcock. Women come and go through Woodcock's life until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by the scariest curse of all...love. And so begins a Gothic Romance of twists, turns and power struggles of "pure, delicious pleasure" that is "devilishly funny and luxuriantly sensuous". - Director:
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Cast:
- Vicky Krieps, Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville
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Gotham City, at the turn of the century, is experiencing a golden era of discovery and industry as showcased by affluent businessman Bruce Wayne's World Fair. Down in the darkest alleys, there is a killer on the loose. Preying on the city's women, this killer is as precise as he is cruel. As Police Commissioner James Gordon tries to calm the fears of Gotham's citizens over the butcher named Jack the Ripper, masked vigilante Batman does some detective work of his own, with the help of the sultry and surefooted Selina Kyle. Witness a world in flames as the killer's controlled savagery meets the calculated stealth of the Dark Knight! - Director:
- Sam Liu
- Cast:
- Bruce Greenwood, Jennifer Carpenter, Chris Cox
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A U.S. Special Forces team, led by their new Captain, Mitch Nelson (Chris Hemsworth), is sent into Afghanistan for an extremely dangerous mission. There, in the rugged mountains, they must convince a Northern Alliance General to join forces with them to fight their common adversary: the Taliban and their Al Qaeda allies. In addition to overcoming mutual distrust and a vast cultural divide, the team - accustomed to state-of-the-art warfare - must adopt the rudimentary tactics of the Afghani horse soldiers, combining ancient strategies of cavalry warfare with twenty-first-century aerial bombardment technology to perform a seemingly impossible feat. - Director:
- Nicolai Fuglsig
- Cast:
- Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, Michael Peña
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Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)Inner City
"Roman J. Israel Esq." is a dramatic thriller set in the overburdened Los Angeles criminal court system. Denzel Washington stars as a drive, idealistic defense attorney whose life is suddenly disrupted. When he is recruited to join a firm led by ambitious lawyer George Pierce (Colin Farrell) - and begins a friendship with a young champion for equal rights (Carmen Ejogo) - a turbulent series of events ensues, which will put the activism that defined Roman's career to the test. - Director:
- Dan Gilroy
- Cast:
- Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, Carmen Ejogo
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When Joe Braven (Jason Momoa) and his father (Stephen Lang) arrive at their remote hunting cabin, they're hoping for a quiet weekend. What they find is a stash of heroin, hidden in the cabin by drug traffickers. When the criminals suddenly descend upon the cabin, Joe and his father must make a kill-or-be-killed stand for survival. - Director:
- Lin Oeding
- Cast:
- Jason Momoa, Jill Wagner, Zahn McClarnon
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When Scooby-Doo and the gang run into notorious crooks who are too hot to handle, the Caped Crusader himself, Batman, swings in to save the day! After an unsolved case from Batmans past comes back to haunt him, and the mysterious Crimson Cloak threatens to take over Gotham City, Batman recruits Mystery Inc. to help crack the case. Will their teamwork be enough to solve the mystery and foil the plans of the most dangerous rogue villains the world has ever known? Pack your utility belts with gadgets and Scooby Snacks to find out as you take off for a wild, crime-busting thrill ride of a caper! - Director:
- Jake Castorena
- Cast:
- Kate Micucci, Tara Strong, Matthew Lillard
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All the Money in the World follows the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III (Charlie Plummer) and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother, Gail (Michelle Williams), to convince his billionaire grandfather (Christopher Plummer) to pay the ransom. When Getty Sr. refuses, Gail attempts to sway him as her son's captors become increasingly volatile and brutal. With her son's life in the balance, Gail and Getty Sr.'s advisor (Mark Wahlberg) become unlikely allies in the race against time that ultimately reveals the true and lasting value of love over money. - Director:
- Ridley Scott
- Cast:
- Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, Mark Wahlberg
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Thelma (2017)Telma
Thelma (Eili Harboe) has just left her religious family to study at a university in Oslo. A sudden bout of violent seizures coincides with her growing affections for fellow student Anja (Kaya Wilkins), who reciprocates Thelma's attraction. As it becomes clear that the seizures are symptoms of mysterious and dangerous psychological abilities, Thelma is confronted with secrets from her past and the terrifying implications of her newfound powers. - Director:
- Joachim Trier
- Cast:
- Eili Harboe, Kaya Wilkins, Henrik Rafaelsen
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1892, New Mexico - legendary Army captain Joseph J. Blocker (Christian Bale) undertakes one final mission before retirement: escort Yellow Hawk (Wes Studi) - a dying Cheyenne war chief - and his family back to sacred tribal lands. After 20 years of violent struggle, this gesture of peace is as unthinkable as it is harrowing. Together they battle against a punishing landscape and the brutality of men alike, coming to the rescue of a young widow (Rosamund Pike) amidst the carnage of her murdered family. Two great warriors, once rivals across the battlefield, must learn to trust each other and find peace in an unforgiving land. A heroic odyssey of survival, 'Hostiles' becomes a story not about the miles travelled nor the battles fought, but the journey towards respect, reconciliation and forgiveness. - Director:
- Scott Cooper
- Cast:
- Scott Shepherd, Rosamund Pike, Ava Cooper
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Vixen: The Movie (2017)Vixen: 1 and 2
Mari McCabe (voiced by Megalyn Echikunwoke) grew up an orphan. Inheriting her family's Anansi Totem, Mari can access the powers of animals - anything from the super-strength of a gorilla to the speed of a cheetah. As Vixen, she fights valiantly to protect the world from threats like those that claimed her family. - Director:
- James Tucker
- Cast:
- Megalyn Echikunwoke, Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy
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Howdy, Pardner! Welcome to the Crazy Q Dude Ranch. Strap on your spurs and join Scooby-Doo and the gang for a frightfully wacky ride in this all-new original movie. You're in for a heap of wild surprises. But beware... the ghost of the scalawag outlaw Dapper Jack has a hankering to rattle you and the other guests. Can our mystery-loving posse round up this dreadful critter and save the ranch? - Director:
- Matt Peters
- Cast:
- Frank Welker, Grey Griffin, Matthew Lillard
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Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter book, this documentary visits the real-life magical history behind J.K. Rowling's beloved classics. With footage from the British Library's exhibition, and exclusive access to a priceless collection of artefacts, take a tour around the mesmerising journey creating this global phenomenon. Includes interviews with J.K. Rowling herself as she examines the most exciting items on display, and opens her private archive to reveal drawings and drafts that have been hidden away for years. And, as opening night arrives, famous fans marvel at this fascinating trove of delights, like Harry Potter seeing Diagon Alley for the first time. - Director:
- Jude Ho
- Cast:
- J.K. Rowling
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