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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
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- Christian Bale, Sean Bean, Emily Watson
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"The Crown", created by Peter Morgan, follows Queen Elizabeth through the late 1950's and early '60s as she struggles to navigate a world that's changing around her. She must face the challenges of a new era, from the Suez Canal crisis to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, while preserving both the monarchy and her marriage. - Director:
- Philip Martin
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- Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Lucy Appleton
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The British Empire is in decline, the political world is in disarray, and a young woman takes the throne...a new era is dawning. Queen Elizabeth II is a 25-year-old newlywed faced with the daunting prospect of leading the world's most famous monarchy while forging a relationship with legendary Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill. - Director:
- Stephen Daldry
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- Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Victoria Hamilton
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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)Jurassic Park 5
It's been three years since theme parkland luxury resort, Jurassic World was destroyed by dinosaurs out of containment. Isla Nublar now sits abandoned by humans while the surviving dinosaurs fend for themselves in the jungles. When the island's dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event. - Director:
- J.A. Bayona
- Cast:
- Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall
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Tolkien (2019)A Light in the Darkness
Tolkien explores the formative years of renowned author J.R.R. Tolkien (Nicholas Hoult) as he finds friendship, courage and motivation among a group of fellow outcasts at school. Their bond strengthens as they mature, until the outbreak of World War I, which threatens to tear the fellowship apart. Tolkien's early life experiences would later inspire him to write his famous Middle-earth novels. - Director:
- Dome Karukoski
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- Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney
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The Devil’s Whore is a sumptuous story of love, betrayal and renewal set against the backdrop of the English Civil war, a time when yesterday’s lovers could suddenly become tomorrow’s enemies. This dramatic tale of intrigue and lust follows the trials and tribulations of the manipulative Angelica Fanshawe as she exploits a country in crisis in a bid to better her own position. Angelica is truly a woman ahead of her time. Flirting with controversy even in her childhood when she proclaimed that the Devil appeared to her, she continues to court scandal as a young woman embracing her sexuality to the chock of her husband. With murder and misadventure following her wherever she goes, Angelica becomes inextricably linked with key historical figures including the heroic revolutionary Rainsborough and Oliver Cromwell. In a country torn by war, she was the most dangerous weapon of all… - Director:
- Marc Munden
- Cast:
- Andrea Riseborough, John Simm, Michael Fassbender
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Disney's 'The Lion King', directed by Jon Favreau, journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba (voices of Donald Glover and JD McCrary) idolizes his father, King Mufasa (voice of James Earl Jones), and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar (voice of Chiwetel Ejiofor), Mufasa's brother - and former heir to the throne - has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. - Director:
- Jon Favreau
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- Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles, Seth Rogen
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)Terminator 2
Arnold Schwarzenegger is back as the cyborg from the future in the most successful sequel of all time. Almost ten years have passed since Sarah Connor's ordeal began, and her son John, the future leader of the resistance, is now a healthy young boy. However, the nightmare begins again when a new, more deadly Terminator is sent back in time, its orders - to strike at John Connor while he is still a child. Sarah and John, however, don't face this terrifying Terminator alone. The human resistance has sent back another warrior from the future, its orders - to protect John Connor at any cost - the battle for tomorrow has begun... - Director:
- James Cameron
- Cast:
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong
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Star Trek Beyond (2016)Star Trek: Beyond
Dispatched on a rescue mission to the farthest reaches of space, the USS Enterprise is ambushed by Krall (Idris Elba), a ruthless enemy sworn against the Federation. Crash-landing on an uncharted hostile world, Captain Kirk (Chris Pine), Spock (Zachary Quinto) and the crew are separated with no means of escape. Only Jaylah (Sofia Boutella), a rebellious alien warrior, can help them reunite and find a way off the planet in a race against time to stop Krall's deadly army from triggering all-out galactic war. - Director:
- Justin Lin
- Cast:
- Chris Pine, Shea Whigham, Zachary Quinto
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