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Ann Hunter (Dale Dickey) and her husband retired to an unnamed American suburb 10 years ago to be near his family. But one day, out of the blue, they are snatched from their home by a corrupt legal guardian who believes they have hidden wealth.

Their home and assets are legally stripped from them, and they are put in a prison-like "eldercare facility". Trapped in a corrupt and terrifying system, 'The G' begins to show her true mettle as she and her loyal granddaughter fight to get them out...and get revenge on the people who did this.

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When a group of friends recklessly violates the sacred rule of Tarot readings - never use someone else's deck - they unknowingly unleash an unspeakable evil trapped within the cursed cards.

One by one, they come face to face with fate and end up in a race against death to escape the future foretold in their readings.

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In the misty forests of North America, a family of Sasquatches - possibly the last of their enigmatic kind - embark on an absurdist, epic, hilarious, and ultimately poignant journey over the course of one year.

These shaggy and noble giants fight for survival as they find themselves on a collision course with the ever-changing world around them.

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From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story: reclusive gym manager Lou (Kristen Stewart) falls hard for Jackie (Katy O'Brian), an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream.

But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.

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"Challengers" stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach married to a champion on a losing streak. Tashi's strategy for her husband's redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against his former best friend, who's also Tashi's former boyfriend.

As their pasts and presents collide and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself what it will cost to win.

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Seized by U.S. customs and subsequently the subject of a heated court debate, I am Curious Yellow is a cinematic landmark that caused a sensation for its explicit sexual content. It subsequent infamy saw it become the highest grossing foreign film in the U.S. for 25 years.

Combining fiction and documentary techniques, Vilgot Sjoman's film tells the story of Lena, a radical young woman exploring the social issues of Sweden in the 60's as well as her own sexual identity. The disc includes Sjoman's follow-up, I am Curious Blue, which continues Lena's journey of self-discovery.

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In the late 19th century, Denmark regards Iceland as its territory, which extends beyond matters of geography and governance to the spiritual health of the population. So Lucas (Elliott Crosset Hove), a Lutheran priest, is sent by the Church of Denmark to establish a parish.

Ever an optimist, Lucas believes his faith will guide him, even when he is warned of the obstacles, including a people who may be less than welcoming. 'Godland' makes the most of a breathtakingly austere Icelandic landscape in its story of a man on a singular mission.

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"No Bears" is the outstanding new film from acclaimed Iranian auteur Jafar Panahi. In the film Panahi plays himself, a filmmaker trying to direct a cast and crew in Turkey, who is forced to remain in an Iranian village close to the border.

As his actors perform their own story of attempted escape to Europe, Panahi finds himself coming up against suspicion and local traditions in the village where he is staying. Panahi's latest film is a testimony to how artistry and protest can find inspiration in the very restrictions that he and other creative voices face.

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When Audrey's (Ashley Park) business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo (Sherry Cola), her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat (Stephanie Hsu), her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye (Sabrina Wu), Lolo's eccentric cousin.

Their no-holds-barred, epic experience becomes a journey of bonding, friendship, belonging, and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are.

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In the racially turbulent UK of the early 70s, a group of Black musicians came together in south London with a common love of rhythms and a message of peace. Cymande - with the dove as their symbol - combined jazz, funk, soul and Caribbean grooves to form a unique sound.

Yet despite success in the United States, they faced indifference in their native Britain, becoming disillusioned and disbanding in 1975. But the music lived on. New generations of artists imbibed and reworked Cymande's pioneering sounds in fresh ways. From Soul ll Soul to De La Soul, MC Solaar to The Fugees, the dove had spread the message far and wide, prompting the band's return after 40 years. This is their story.

"The Blackening" follows a group of Black friends reunited for a Juneteenth weekend getaway only to find themselves trapped in a remote cabin with a masked killer who forces them to play a twisted board game by his rules, which they soon realise ain't no motherf****** game.

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Archive footage, eye-popping movie clips, acid-crazed animation and famous names collide to tell the story of London's infamous, influential Scala cinema.

With its cracked marble floors, resident cats and mysterious, extrasensory rumblings, the Scala was magical and a refuge from the violence of Thatcher's Britain. Hilarious, irreverent and ultimately heartbreaking with a fabulous original score by Barry Adamson, Scala!!! is more than mere nostalgia - it's an X-rated love letter and a universal shout-out to the power of cinemas to inspire young minds and create a sense of community for outsiders. A place where everyone is welcome.

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As Arthur Curry confronts the responsibilities of being King of the Seven Seas, a long-buried ancient power is unleashed.

After witnessing the full effect of these dark forces, Aquaman (Jason Momoa) must forge an uneasy alliance with an old enemy and embark on a treacherous journey to protect his family, his kingdom and the world from irreversible devastation.

The sequel to the worldwide smash hit The Nun follows Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) as she once again comes face-to-face with the sinister force Valak - the Demon Nun (Bonnie Aarons).

"Wonka" tells the wondrous story of how a young dreamer named Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) becomes the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate maker.