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"The Inspection" is directed by Elegance Bratton and is inspired by his own true story - that of a young, gay, Black man (Jeremy Pope), who is rejected by his mother (Gabrielle Union), and with little future ahead of him, decides to join the Marines.

Forced to do whatever it takes to succeed in the system that has cast him aside, he must battle deep-seated prejudice alongside the gruelling routines of basic training. Against the odds he finds unexpected camaraderie, strength, and support in this new community, giving him a hard-earned sense of belonging that will shape his identity and forever change his life.

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"Giant" is a movie of huge scale and grandeur in which three generations of land-rich Texans love, swagger, connive and clash in a saga of family strife, racial bigotry and conflict between cattle barons and newly rich oil tycoons.

It's also one of the most beloved works of director George Stevens, who won an Academy Award for this film, one of 10 Oscar nominations the film earned.

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Vowing never to get married, six buddies contribute $1,000 each into a mutual fund with the agreement that the last single man gets it all. Seven years later, there are only two bachelors left - Michael (Jerry O'Connell) and Kyle (Jake Busey) and the kitty has grown to a half a million dollars.

Desperate to pay off a huge gambling debt, Michael plots to get Kyle married by tracking down super-sexy Natalie (Shannon Elizabeth), "the lost love of Kyle's life". Through a little creative intervention involving a dominatrix librarian, a Las Vegas mobster, and a quick trip to a sperm bank, Michael and Natalie scheme to trick Kyle into unholy matrimony and split the money. But when Michael finds himself falling for Natalie, the dash for cash takes a wild turn in this raucous laugh-fest!

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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.

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Featuring Marilyn Monroe's legendary rendition of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend", this fun musical comedy is a knockout. Marilyn and Jane Russell star as two showgirls who set sail on a luxury liner bound for France.

Hijinks on the high seas ensue as Lorelei (Monroe) and Dorothy (Russell) discover they're being tailed by a private detective hired by the father of Lorelei's landlocked boyfriend. By the time the ship reaches Paris, a missing diamond tiara lands the girls in hot water, but by following their hearts, they'll get out of trouble and on to the altar.

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George Murphy and Ronald Reagan star as father and son Jerry and Johnny Jones in this rousing musical treat. During World War I, Jerry stages an all-soldier stage show to boost morale.

After the US enters World War ll, Johnny follows in his father's footsteps and, on US Army orders, mounts the revue 'This Is the Army'. The film is based on a smash-hit stage show of the same name, devised and produced by the great songwriter Irving Berlin. An all-soldier revue, the stage show opened at the height of World War II, on 4 July (Independence Day) 1942, with the movie following a year later. Among the movie's many highlights is Irving Berlin performing his own song 'Oh, How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning'. And look out for a wicked satire of the movie musical 'Stage Door Canteen', also released in 1943.

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Four moms whose only common ground is their kids' preschool class, decide to get together for a harmless "fun mom dinner".

The night begins as a disaster, but the combination of alcohol, karaoke, and a cute bartender, leads to an unforgettable night where these seemingly different women realize they have more in common than motherhood and men.

Bob (Dwayne Johnson), a once-bullied geek, grows up to be a lethal CIA agent and reaches out to former 'big man on campus' Calvin ((Kevin Hart) as their high school reunion approaches. The subsequent world of shoot-outs and espionage into which Bob drags Calvin could get them both killed.

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Funnyman Michael Keaton teams with Tootsie's Teri Garr in this fresh and funny audience pleaser that's all housework... and no pay! Jack and Caroline Butler (Keaton and Garr) are perfectly happy with their roles in life...

until a layoff makes him a househusband and her a working wife! And while she wrangles with charts, graphs and an all-too-eager-to-be-wrangled boss, he has to contend with their hyper kids, a ravenous vacuum cleaner, an angry washing machine and an oversexed neighbour! From late nights in the boardroom to lonely nights in the bedroom, the biggest challenge for both Jack and Caroline is learning to trust one another with their reversed roles... which they'd better do quickly... before Mr. Mom becomes Mr. Single Mom!

Eight friends gather far a dinner party to watch a passing comet. Unbeknownst to them, this beautiful, once-in-a-lifetime astrological event is about to set off a catastrophic chain of events that will twist their reality beyond all comprehension.

John the Baptist (David Haskell) gathers a diverse band of youthful disciples to follow and learn from the teachings of Jesus (Victor Garber). They form a roving acting troupe that enacts Parables through the streets and landmarks of a brilliantly-photographed, contemporary New York City.

Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Rothrock kick it up into the red zone in this searing action-thriller from producer Sammo Hung, as they team up to combat the dark forces behind the powerful Hong Kong Underworld.

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Jason Statham returns in his signature role as fearless ex-mercenary Frank Martin, a specialist in moving precious cargo of all kinds with a cool style and attitude.

Now transplanted to Miami, Frank faces even greater tests of his skills while trying to fulfil a promise and simultaneously crush the master plan of a gang of ruthless villains, including one especially deadly and striking blonde. Extreme car and jet ski chases, thrilling fights and electrifying action sequences prove that The Transporter is more than just the car he drives.

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John Wayne produces, directs and stars in this larger than life chronicle of one of the most remarkable events in American history.

At the Alamo - a crumbling adobe mission - 185 exceptional men joined together in a sacred pact: they would stand firm against an army of 7,000 and willingly give their lives for freedom. Filmed entirely in Texas only a few miles from the site of the actual battle, The Alamo, is a visually stunning and historically accurate celebration of courage and honour.

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Behind The Sun is a critically acclaimed story about love, loyalty, and the choice a son must make between honouring his family and following his heart. In the brutal Brazilian badlands of 1910, two families are locked in a bloody, generations-of feud.

In one family, the oldest remaining son - distressed by the prospect of death and encouraged by his younger brother - begins to question the cycle of violence. Then, a beautiful young woman crosses his path and opens his eyes to life outside his culture's rigid code of honour. Stunningly photographed and exquisitely told, this outstanding motion picture will transport you to a vastly different pace and time... a place somewhere Behind The Sun.