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The Marvel Cinematic Universe expands into the cosmos when brash space adventurer Peter Quill steals a coveted orb and becomes the object of a relentless bounty hunt. To evade his enemies, Quill forges an uneasy truce with Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon; Groot, a tree-like humanoid; the deadly assassin Gamora; and the revenge-driven Drax. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb, he must rally his ragtag band of misfits for a desperate battle that will decide the fate of the galaxy. - Director:
- James Gunn
- Cast:
- Vin Diesel, Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel
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In 1995, Detectives Marty Hart (Woody Harrelson) and Rust Cohle (Matthew McConaughey), partners in Louisiana's Criminal Investigation Division, are assigned to a macabre murder by a killer with disturbing occult leanings. As they attempt to uncover the secrets of this bizarre crime, their own lives collide and entwine in unexpected, sometimes catastrophic ways. In 2012, when a similar case leads to an investigation of the original '95 murder by two new detectives, Marty and Rust separately tell the story of the investigation, their lives, and how they've affected each other as detectives, friends, and men. - Director:
- Cary Joji Fukunaga
- Cast:
- Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan
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'Inside Llewyn Davis', the new film from Academy Award winners Joel and Ethan Coen, follows a week in the life of a young folk singer as he navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961. Llewyn Davis (Oscar Isaac) is at a crossroads. Guitar in tow, huddled against the unforgiving New York winter, he is struggling to make it as a musician against seemingly insurmountable obstacles - some of them of his own making. Living at the mercy of both friends and strangers, scaring up what work he can find, Llewyn's misadventures take him from the baskethouses of the Village to an empty Chicago club - on an odyssey to audition for a music mogul - and back again. Brimming with music performed by Oscar Isaac, Justin Timberlake and Carey Mulligan (as Llewyn's married Village friends), as well as Marcus Mumford and Punch Brothers, Inside Llewyn Davis - in the tradition of 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' - is infused with the transportive sound of another time and place. - Director:
- Ethan Coen
- Cast:
- Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman
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Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller) is an ambitious young jazz drummer, in pursuit of rising to the top of his elite music conservatory. Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), an instructor known for his terrifying teaching methods, discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into the top jazz ensemble, forever changing the young man's life. But Andrew's passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher pushes him to the brink of his ability and his sanity. - Director:
- Damien Chazelle
- Cast:
- Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist
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Foxcatcher is an electrifying thriller, based on true events. When wealthy John du Pont (Steve Carell) invites Olympic wrestler Mark Schultz (Charming Tatum) to move to his estate and help form a wrestling team for the 1988 Seoul Olympics, Mark sees a way to step out of the shadow of his charismatic and revered brother, Dave (Mark Ruffalo) and instantly accepts his offer.
However, du Pont begins to lead Mark down a dark path while becoming fixated on recruiting Dave to 'Team Foxcatcher'. As tensions and paranoia run high through their constant power-struggles and the pursuit of victory, all three men are propelled towards ;an unforeseen event that will change their lives forever.- Director:
- Bennett Miller
- Cast:
- Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo
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With ail the heart and humour audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, "Big Hero 6" is an action-packed comedy adventure that introduces Baymax (voice of Scott Adsit), a lovable personal companion robot, who forms a special bond with robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada (voice of Ryan Potter). When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to Baymax and his diverse group of friends - adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago (voice of Jamie Chung), neatnik Wasabi (voice of Damon Wayans Jr.), chemistry whiz Honey Lemon (voice of Genesis Rodriguez) and fanboy Fred (voice of T.J. Miller) - who transform into a band of unlikely heroes. - Director:
- Don Hall
- Cast:
- Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Jamie Chung
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Starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus in her three time Emmy-winning role, the Emmy-nominated comedy series "Veep", created by Oscar nominee Armando lannucci, follows the whirlwind day-to-day existence of Vice President Selina Meyer. Following the revelation that the President will not seek re-election, the Veep begins eyeing a promotion. With all of America now watching her and her team, Selina and her staff head off to Detroit and Silicon Valley, go on a drug bust with the Maryland Coast Guard, and fly to London to confer with heads of state. - Director:
- Chris Addison
- Cast:
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jessica St. Clair, Anna Chlumsky
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When sadistic young thugs senselessly attack John Wick, a brilliantly lethal ex-assassin, they have no idea that they've just awakened the boogeyman. With New York City as his bullet-riddled playground, Wick embarks on a merciless rampage, hunting down his adversaries with the skill and ruthlessness that made him an underworld legend. - Director:
- Chad Stahelski
- Cast:
- Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen
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Get ready to say goodbye to Leslie Knope (Golden Globe winner Amy Poehler), the world's most dedicated government employee. The year is 2017, and Leslie's life has changed dramatically: she's now the mother of triplets and works for the National Parks Department, but-most shockingly-has become sworn enemies with her former friend and mentor, Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman). Join Leslie's final acts of determination (and sometimes desperation) to make Pawnee, "The Greatest Town in America", even better. From Primetime Emmy Award-winning executive producers Greg Daniels and Michael Schur come these final, hilarious episodes of the smart comedy hit that critics call "sweet as a Pawnee waffle" (James Poniewozik). With an array of final season guest stars including Jon Hamm. Werner Herzog, Christine Brinkley, Ginuwine, Henry Winkler and comedy legend Bill Murray. - Director:
- Dean Holland
- Cast:
- Amy Poehler, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman
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Rescued after fifteen years in an underground doomsday cult, Kimmy (Ellie Kemper) decides to rebuild her life in New York City armed with only a fifth-grade education and a firm belief that truly anything is possible. She quickly finds a roommate, Titus Andromedon (Tituss Burgess), a job working for a spoiled Manhattan mom, Jacqueline Voorhees (Jane Krakowski), and a new beginning. - Director:
- Tristram Shapeero
- Cast:
- Jon Hamm, Ellie Kemper, Tituss Burgess
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Captain America: Civil War (2016)Captain America 3
An explosive rift rocks the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the game-changing epic, 'Captain America: Civil War'. When government pressure to rein in the Avengers drives a deep wedge between Captain America (Chris Evans) and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), best friends are turned into bitter enemies. Against a backdrop of divided loyalties, mysterious villains and new allies, the ultimate battle for the future of the Avengers and all humanity erupts... - Director:
- Anthony Russo
- Cast:
- Kerry Condon, Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr.
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Sherlock returns with three brand-new feature length episodes, promising laughter, tears, shocks, surprises and extraordinary cases. The eagerly anticipated fourth series begins with everyone's favourite detective, Sherlock Holmes, back once more on British soil, as Doctor Watson and his wife, Mary, prepare for their biggest ever challenge - becoming parents for the first time. - Director:
- Douglas Mackinnon
- Cast:
- Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs
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Paprika (2006)Papurika
Prepare to enter the realm of fantasy and imagination - where reality and dreams collide in a kaleidoscopic mindscape of sheer visual genius. The magical tale centers on a revolutionary machine that allows scientists to enter and record a subject's dream. After being stolen, a fearless detective and brilliant therapist join forces to recover the device - before it falls into the hands of a "dream terrorist" in this gripping anime thriller from acclaimed director Satoshi Kon. - Director:
- Satoshi Kon
- Cast:
- Megumi Hayashibara, Megumi Hayashibara, Tôru Emori
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Based on the true life story and international best-selling book, 'A Street Cat Named Bob' is a moving and uplifting film that will touch the heart of everyone. When London busker and recovering drug addict James Bowen (Luke Treadaway) finds injured ginger street cat Bob in his sheltered accommodation, he has no idea just how much his life is about to change. - Director:
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Cast:
- Luke Treadaway, Bob the Cat, Ruta Gedmintas
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Train to Busan (2016)Busanhaeng
As an unidentified virus sweeps the country, the Korean government declares martial law. As the country descends into chaos, one city, Busan, is rumoured to have successfully fended off the virus outbreak and remains the only beacon of hope for those not yet infected. But when the virus breaks out on an express train to Busan, passengers on board must fight for their own survival...453 km from Seoul to Busan. The struggle to survive. Get on board to stay alive! - Director:
- Sang-ho Yeon
- Cast:
- Terri Doty, Yoo Gong, Eun-kyung Kim
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