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The Lives of Others (2006)Das Leben Der Anderen
In this outstanding psychological and political thriller, we get a fascinating insight into the lengths and depths that the East European government went to in order to keep tabs on the lives of its population in 80's. When cold and brutal official Wiesler (Ulrich Mühe) is given the task of spying on acclaimed playwright Dreyman (Sebastian Koch) and his actress girlfriend, he relishes the task, knowing that if he uncovers subversive behaviour he will gain favor with his boss. But the longer he listens in on the couple, their friendships, passions and ideas, the more he realises that his own life and the harsh political regime are lacking in color and joy in many respects. Slowly he begins to doubt morality of is job and politics. As the lines between orders and compassion become blurred, Wiesler becomes more involved with his subject, walking a dangerous path between his duty and his new found reality. - Director:
- Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
- Cast:
- Ulrich Mühe, Klaus Münster, Martina Gedeck
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"The Dark Knight" reunites director Christopher Nolan with star Christian Bale, who returns to continue Batman's war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker (Heath Ledger), who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante. - Director:
- Christopher Nolan
- Cast:
- Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart
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Wall-E (2008)WALL·E
The highly acclaimed director of 'Finding Nemo' and the creative storytellers behind 'Cars' and 'Ratatouille' transports you to a galaxy not so far away for a new cosmic comedy adventure about a determined robot named 'Wall-E'. After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, the curious and lovable Wall-E (voice of Ben Burtt) discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek robot name Eve (voice of Elissa Knight). Join them and a hilarious cast of characters on a fantastic journey across the universe. - Director:
- Andrew Stanton
- Cast:
- Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight, Jeff Garlin
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Gonzo is the definitive film biography of a mythic American figure, a man that Tom Wolfe called our greatest comic writer, whose suicide, by gunshot, led Rolling Stone Magazine, where Thompson began his career, to devote an entire issue (its bestselling ever) to the man that launched a thousand sips of bourbon, endless snorts of cocaine and a brash, irreverent, fearless style of journalism - named Gonzo after an anarchic blues riff by James Booker. - Director:
- Alex Gibney
- Cast:
- Hunter S. Thompson, Joe Cairo, David Carlo
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Look no further than the latest message from Manhattan's notorious blogger Gossip Girl. She keeps tabs on the city's most elite teens as they make the rounds from the preppiest school events to the most lavish, decadent parties. And between Serena and Blair's explosive friendship, Dan and Serena's budding romance, Nate and Blair's fairy-tale relationship (or is it?), Chuck's escapades and Jenny's introduction to the glamorous life, there's a lot to track! From the creator of The O.C. comes this 5 disc 18 episode first season, where friends, lovers and enemies abound. Even the darkest secrets don't stay hidden for long. You know you love it. - Director:
- Mark Piznarski
- Cast:
- Kristen Bell, Blake Lively, Leighton Meester
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A gang of five teenage outsiders – party-girl Alisha, hard-as-nails Kelly, one-time sporting hero Curtis, painfully shy nerd Simon and smart-alec Nathan – get caught in a freak storm while on community service and suddenly find themselves with strange superpowers. Unlike their more conventional counterparts, they don't swap their mobile phone and ankle tags for capes and tights. Instead, they discover just how tough life can be when you're all that stands between good and evil. Well, that and your curfew order… - Director:
- Tom Green
- Cast:
- Phil Daniels, Antonia Thomas, Robert Sheehan
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Created by writer-comedian Paul Feig and executive produced by Judd Apatow (The Larry Sanders Show), 'Freaks and Geeks' followed the Weir siblings-former math whiz Lindsay (Linda Cardellini) and her younger brother Sam (John Francis Daley) - as they navigated the perils and pleasures of a Michigan high school circa 1980. What separated Freaks and Geeks from most other scholastic series was its brutal honesty-Lindsay and Sam, as well as their friends and parents, were given very human personas that showed failure, malice, indecision, and moments of great clarity. Likewise, the plotlines rarely offered pat solutions to the characters' conflicts-the show unfolded in a naturalistic manner, which was a welcome respite for viewers tired of flashy high school dramas. When combined with its smart dialogue and winning performances (the cast included SCTV veteran Joe Flaherty and Spider-Man star James Franco, as well as the sublime and criminally underrecognized Martin Starr and Seth Rogen as Sam's pal Bill and dry-witted Ken, respectively), the show became a haven for fans of quality television, if only for a brief period of time. - Director:
- Bryan Gordon
- Cast:
- Becky Ann Baker, Busy Philipps, Dave Allen
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From the creators of The Wire comes a new series about adversity and the human spirit, set in New Orleans, in the aftermath of the greatest man-made disaster in American history. Ordinary people - musicians, chefs, residents - find themselves clinging to a unique culture and wondering if the city that gave birth to that way of life still has a future. - Director:
- Anthony Hemingway
- Cast:
- Khandi Alexander, Lloyd Watts, Rob Brown
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In this charming, funny and critically acclaimed tale of rumours and reputation, Olive (Emma Stone), an average high school student, sees her below-the-radar existence turn around overnight once she decides to use the school's gossip grapevine to advance her social standing. Now her classmates (Amanda Bynes, Aly Michalka) are turning against her and the school board is becoming concerned, including her favourite teacher (Thomas Haden Church) and the distracted guidance counsellor (Lisa Kudrow). With the support of her hilariously idiosyncratic parents (Stanley Tucci, Patricia Clarkson) and a little help from a long-time crush (Penn Badgley), Olive attempts to take on her notorious new identity and crush the rumour mill once and for all. - Director:
- Will Gluck
- Cast:
- Emma Stone, Amanda Bynes, Penn Badgley
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The Killing: Series 1 (2007)"Forbrydelsen"
Sarah Lund is looking forward to her last day as a detective with the Copenhagen Police department. She is supposed to move to Sweden with her fiancée, but everything changes when a 19-year old girl, Nanna Birk Larsen, is found raped and brutally murdered. Along with detective Jan Meyer, Sarah is forced to be ahead of the investigation, as it soon becomes clear that Lund and Meyer are chasing a very intelligent and dangerous murderer. Local Politician Torels Hartmann is in the middle of a hard election campaign to becomes the new mayor of Copenhagen when suddenly, evidence links the city hall to the murderer. But is he really the murderer? At the same time, the girl's family and friends struggle to cope with their loss. Over the course of twenty days, suspect upon suspect is sought out as violence and political pressures cast their shadows over the hunt for the killer. - Director:
- Birger Larsen
- Cast:
- Sofie Gråbøl, Kai Selliken, Torsten Jansen
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Welcome back to Bon Temps, home to mystery, Southern sensuality and dark secrets. For Sookie Stackhouse, life is more dangerous than ever after she and Bill become more deeply involved. Meanwhile, Tara finds herself in love and under a spell; Sam puts his trust in an unlikely ally; Jason becomes involved with an anti-vampire sect; Eric recruits Sookie to investigate the disappearance of a 2,000-year-old vampire; and Maryann is revealed to possess a power that can control almost everyone in town. Then, after making a shocking discovery, Sookie, Bill, and Sam must form the last line of defense against a diabolical plan that raises this award-winning series to bloody new heights. - Director:
- Michael Lehmann
- Cast:
- Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell
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Devastated by the brutal murder of his wife, John Luther returns to policing in a different world. After Zoe's death and best friend Ian Reed's betrayal, Luther spent some time working on cold cases.Now he's back. His old unit has gone and he's working in the newly created Serious and Serial unit. Headed by former police complaints officer Martin Schenk (Dermot Crowley), it is Luther's chance for a fresh start. But is it one he really wants?Luther quickly gathers together his team, rescuing his old partner Detective Justin Ripley (Warren Brown) from career oblivion. Joining them is ambitious Detective Erin Gray (Nikki Amuka-Bird). She's heard of Luther's reputation, seen what's happened to Ripley and doesn't want her own job prospects tarnished in the same way. It's not long before they're dealing with their first case. A masked man wanders the streets of London, carrying out ritualistic murders in historic locations - Smithfield, Petticoat Lane... He's taking Luther on a tour through the narrow alleyways and back streets of the city, using murders to mark out his territory and working up to one final masterpiece... - Director:
- Sam Miller
- Cast:
- Ruth Wilson, Dermot Crowley, Idris Elba
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For Luther (Idris Elba), his profession is a vocation rather than a job. He serves his own idea of a moral order as much as the rules and codes of criminal law. John Luther is a deeply troubled man, a philosophical cop possessed by the insoluble problem of evil and justice in a Godless world. Confronting depravity in its many terrible forms, over a succession of psychological duels between hunter and hunted, perpetrator and prey, Luther reveals his capacity for violence as well as kindness; his sudden vulnerability and dizzying, visionary mind; why his wife left him for another man, and why his colleagues are frequently left open-mouthed in awe. However as the intensity of his convictions combine with the violence of his passions, they provoke the question of whether Luther is a force for good or a man hell bent on self-destruction. Luther's confidante is his arch-enemy Alice, a beautiful multiple-murderess who evades his grasp early on, and with whom he becomes locked in a lethal battle of wits. As the stakes get ever higher and more personal, Luther's lonely path pulls him towards the very edge of temptation. Will his personal demons prove to be as dangerous as any of the criminals he pursues? - Director:
- Brian Kirk
- Cast:
- Anton Saunders, Idris Elba, Steven Mackintosh
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The world's favourite detective has emerged from the fog…this is Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch) for a new generation.
- Director:
- Paul McGuigan
- Cast:
- Benedict Cumberbatch, Peter Davison, Martin Freeman
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After the massive success of his last show, 'Different Class', the master of observational comedy and 'Mock the Week' regular is back with his new show. Exploring subjects and situations Ed finds maddening, 'Crowd Pleaser' is a hilarious insight into Ed's life. Whether he is talking about his cat, cake, religion or fatherhood, Ed is always certain to deliver the laughs in abundance. - Director:
- Dave Skinner
- Cast:
- Ed Byrne
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