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The Favourite (2018)Favorite
In early 18th-century England, a frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne, and her closest friend, Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz), governs the country while tending to Anne's ill health and volatile temper. When new servant Abigail (Emma Stone) arrives, Sarah takes Abigail under her wing as she cunningly schemes to return to her aristocratic roots, setting off an outrageous rivalry to become the Queen's favourite. - Director:
- Yorgos Lanthimos
- Cast:
- Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz
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A superb ensemble cast falls in for action in Stanley Kubrick's brilliant saga about the Vietnam War and the dehumanizing process that turns people into trained killers. Joker (Matthew Modine), Animal Mother (Adam Baldwin), Gomer (Vincent D'Onofrio), Eightball (Dorian Harewood), Cowboy (Arliss Howard) and more - all are plunged into a boot-camp hell pitbulled by a leatherlung D.I. (Lee Ermey) who views the would-be devil dogs as grunts, maggots or something less. The action is savage, the story unsparing, the dialogue spiked with scathing humor. 'Full Metal Jacket', from its rigors of basic training to its nightmare of combat in Hue City, scores a cinematic direct hit. - Director:
- Stanley Kubrick
- Cast:
- Stanley Kubrick, Matthew Modine, R. Lee Ermey
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Writer Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson), a former alcoholic, accepts a job as the winter caretaker for a hotel high in the Rocky Mountains, isolating him, his wife (Shelley Duvall) and their psychic young son until spring. But when the first blizzard blocks the only road out, the hotel's stored energy from evil past deeds begins to drive Jack insane...a and there may be no escape for his family in this haunting story of madness, memory and violence. - Director:
- Stanley Kubrick
- Cast:
- Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd
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Since the time of Sir Francis Drake, English lads have come to Brookfield School as frightened boys ... and emerged years later as able young men ready to shoulder the burdens of Empire. The best of England is the Brookfield tradition - a tradition embodied by the aging headmaster affectionately known as Mr. Chips. In his Academy Award-winning performance, Robert Donat portrays a stiff, unpopular schoolmaster converted by love into an inspirational molder of lives. Greer Garson makes her Oscar-nominated movie debut as the lady whose zest for life schools the schoolmaster. The lesson sticks. So does this timeless, affectionate movie. All who treasure the memory of a beloved teacher will treasure Goodbye, Mr. Chips. - Director:
- Sam Wood
- Cast:
- Robert Donat, Greer Garson, Terry Kilburn
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1967)Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo
Clint Eastwood returns as the invincible "Man With No Name", this time teaming with two gunslingers (Lee Van Cleef and Eli Wallach) to pursue a fortune in stolen gold. But teamwork doesn't come naturally to such strong-willed outlaws, and they soon discover that their greatest challenge may be to stay focused - and stay alive - in a country ravaged by war. - Director:
- Sergio Leone
- Cast:
- Eli Wallach, Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef
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Based on the characters of the hugely popular Martin Beck detective novels by Swedish husband-and-wife writers Maj Sjowall and Per Wahloo, 'Beck: The Series' sees the much-loved detective brought to life on the small screen. This collection of five feature-length films sees detective Martin Beck investigating a serial killer who buried his victims alive, the shocking death of a young woman found strangled in a hotel room, a gangster kingpin executed by a sniper in front of his family, a terrorist attack and a suspicious hospital death which sourly turns out to be premeditated murder. Starring Peter Haber as Beck and Mikael Persbrandt as the charismatic Gunvald Larsson, the drama's combination of complex woven details of police procedure and beautifully realised characters combined with twisting, masterful storylines, has ensured that the award-winning series has won fans and acclaim all around the world. - Director:
- Harald Hamrell
- Cast:
- Peter Haber, Mikael Persbrandt, Ingvar Hirdwall
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This life-affirming, British film is about, a shy, small town boy who, with a flip of the coin, changed his life forever.
- Director:
- David Frankel
- Cast:
- James Corden, Alexandra Roach, Julie Walters
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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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As Hitler's forces storm across the European landscape and close in on the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill (Gary Oldman) is elected the new Prime Minister. With his party questioning his every move, and King George VI (Ben Mendelsohn) sceptical of his new political leader, it is up to Churchill to lead his nation and protect them from the most dangerous threat ever seen. - Director:
- Joe Wright
- Cast:
- Gary Oldman, David Strathairn, Kristin Scott-Thomas
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As the Iranian Revolution takes over the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, six Americans escape. Now only one man can get them out from behind enemy lines. Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) is a brilliant CIA agent who specialises in impossible escapes, but his new plan is as daring as it is desperate. Disguised as a film crew, Tony and the fugitives must hide in plain sight, where the slightest slip up could end in instant death. - Director:
- Ben Affleck
- Cast:
- Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman
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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood
Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood visits 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) make their way around an industry they hardly recognize anymore. The ninth film from the writer-director features a large ensemble cast and multiple storylines in a tribute to the final moments of Hollywood's golden age. - Director:
- Quentin Tarantino
- Cast:
- Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie
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Home is where the heart is for best pals Davy and Ally. Returning from duty in Afghanistan to their lifelong residence in Leith, the lads kindle romances old and new: Ally with Davy's sister Liz, and Davy with Yvonne, his little sis's best friend from work. Meanwhile, their parents Rah and Jean are busy planning their 25th wedding anniversary. Everything's going swimmingly, until a revelation from Rab's past threatens to tear the family and all three couples apart.
Dexter Fletcher directs 'Sunshine on Leith'; a jubilant, heartfelt musical about the power of love, home and family, adapted from the acclaimed stage musical by Stephen Greenhorn and featuring the euphoric music of 'The Proclaimers'.- Director:
- Dexter Fletcher
- Cast:
- Antonia Thomas, Jason Flemyng, George MacKay
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Having just completed another round of treatment for chronic anorexia, acclaimed war photographer Stephanie (Sian Brooke) is working hard to reconnect with her family. Her mother Susan (Amanda Burton) is supportive but preoccupied by her forthcoming wedding to Annette (Kazia Pelka). Meanwhile Stephanie's teenage daughter, competitive swimmer Pearl (Fabienne Piolini-Castle), is angry and full of resentment, refusing to give her mother a second chance. Stephanie will need all her strength to keep her head above water. - Director:
- Lucy Brydon
- Cast:
- Sian Brooke, Amanda Burton, Fabienne Piolini-Castle
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The sobering news that their five year-old son, Lorenzo, has a rare terminal disease, marks the beginning of an extraordinary mission for Augusto and Michaela Odone. Despite the prognosis, the Odones set out to save their child, colliding with doctors, scientists and support groups who are reluctant to encourage the couple in their quest for a cure. Their relentless struggle tests the strength of their marriage, the depth of their beliefs, and the boundaries of conventional medicine. Nolte and Sarandon deliver exceptional performances as the loving and determined parents who bring hop to many in this critically-acclaimed hit from director George Miller. - Director:
- George Miller
- Cast:
- Nick Nolte, Neri Kyle Tannenbaum, Susan Sarandon
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Hotshot rookie race car Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is living life in the fast lane until he hits a detour on his way to the most important race of his life. Stranded in Radiator Springs, a forgotten town on the old Route 66, he meets Sally (voice of Bonnie Hunt), Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy), Doc Hudson (voice of Paul Newman) and a variety of quirky characters who help him discover that there's more to life than trophies and fame. - Director:
- John Lasseter
- Cast:
- Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Paul Newman
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