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"Moonage Daydream" is an immersive cinematic experience; an audio-visual space odyssey that not only illuminates the enigmatic legacy of David Bowie but also serves as a guide to living a fulfilling and meaningful life in the 21st Century.

Told through sublime, kaleidoscopic, never-before-seen footage, performances and music, 'Moonage Daydream' is the first officially sanctioned film to explore Bowie's creative, musical and spiritual journey, guided by Bowie's own narration.

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Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru (voice of Steve Carell) is just a 12-year-old boy in 1970s suburbia, plotting to take over the world from his basement.

When the infamous supervillain group, the Vicious 6, ousts their leader, Gru attempts to join their ranks but soon finds himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil. With Gru on the run, the Minions attempt to learn martial arts to help save him, and Gru discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.

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Set in the near future, story about a renegade CIA agent (Guy Pearce) who is betrayed by his government and sentenced to 30 years frozen in a cryonic chamber 50 miles above earth.

The only way to avoid serving time is a suicide mission - overcome a gang of ruthless prisoners and rescue the President's daughter (Maggie Grace).

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Two worlds collide as the epic saga that began with 'Jurassic Park' comes full circle in 'Jurassic World Dominion'. Four years after Isla Nublar's destruction, dinosaurs roam the Earth again.

Facing the cataclysmic consequences of a planet once again dominated by prehistoric predators, two generations of Jurassic heroes unite as doctors Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern), Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) and Alan Grant (Sam Neill) return to join Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) and Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) for an incredible adventure that will determine the destiny of humans and dinosaurs once and for all.

The audacious new film from writerdirector Sean Baker (The Florida Project, Tangerine), starring Simon Rex in a magnetic, live-wire performance, 'Red Rocket' is a darkly funny and humane portrait of a uniquely American hustler and a hometown that barely tolerates him.

Disney and Pixar's "Lightyear" - the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear (voice of Chris Evans), the hero who inspired the toy - follows the legendary Space Ranger on an intergalactic adventure, alongside a group of ambitious recruits, and his robot companion Sox.

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In this outrageously entertaining and unexpectedly tender comedy from writer/director Todd Stephens (Edge of Seventeen), retired hairdresser Pat Pitsenbarger is dragged out of his small-town nursing home after learning of a former client's dying wish: for him to style her final hairdo.

Soon, Pat embarks on a comical and bittersweet odyssey across town, encountering fabulous friends old and new, and rediscovering his sparkle along the Way. Legendary actor Udo Kier (My Own Private Idaho) leads an all-star cast including Jennifer Coolidge (Legally Blonde), Michael Urie (Ugly Betty) and Linda Evans (Dynasty).

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Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum have "dynamite chemistry" in this "laugh-out-loud" comedy adventure. Loretta Sage's novels are filled with ancient tombs and daring adventures, but that doesn't mean she's prepared for them in real life.

When she is kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire who wants her to locate a legendary lost city, Loretta's handsome cover model, Alan, sets off on a heroic but hapless rescue mission. Thrust into an epic thrill ride through the jungle, the unlikely pair must work together to survive the elements - and each other - to find the city's fabled treasure before it's lost forever.

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Agatha Christie's "Ten Little Indians" has been turned into a film more than once but none can compare with Rene Clair's version, the film begins as eight strangers find themselves on a small boat heading to the island retreat of their mysterious host.

The guests have diverse backgrounds but all harbour a dark secret, when they are joined by the cook and a maid they become ten, the host fails to materialize and when the maid plays a recording that accuses each of the guests of murder, each deny their involvement, but this doesn't stop them being murdered one by one. Can the remaining guests find the murderer before it is their turn to die?

Frank (Bruce Willis), a former police chief of a small town, finds himself being hunted down by a meth kingpin seeking to silence him before he can deliver eyewitness testimony against his family, but finds himself up against more than he bargained for when he threatens to harm Frank's daughter (Ashley Greene).

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In 2035 A.D., robots are programmed to live in harmony with humans and are part of every day life. When a brilliant scientist at the U.S. Robotics Corporation is found dead, Chicago Detective Del Spooner (Will Smith) is called in to investigate. Aided by robot psychologist Dr.

Susan Calvin (Bridget Moynahan), Detective Spooner uncovers the possibility that a robot may be the primary suspect in the case. But as Spooner gets closer to the truth, he gets caught up in a race for his life. With time running out, a deeper threat emerges that challenges the very existence of mankind.

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All they can do is watch as the world burns. The emergence of an extinction event on Earth leaves the inhabitants of a space station in horror, as they witness the end of humanity unfold before their very eyes.

Does the crew risk their lives to get back home during the global catastrophe and search for survivors or remain safe and watch as life as they know it comes to an end?

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Peter Ustinov returns with an all-star cast in one of Agatha Christie's most sinister mysteries! When a shrewish stage star is found strangled at a posh island resort, detective Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) is called in to investigate.

But as the brilliant Belgian learns, it isn't a matter of who would want the diva dead, but who wouldn't? As he follows the twists and turns of clues and motives, Poirot soon discovers that even among the rich and famous, murder never takes a holiday.

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A passion-filled poet falls for a breathtaking courtesan in this exotic musical love story from the unique and spellbinding imagination of visionary director Baz Luhrmann.

Stunning performances from stars Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor fuel this moving romantic journey set in and around a fabulous sensuous night club. Mesmerizing and exuberant entertainment, the film pops with a contemporary, chart-topping soundtrack that makes Moulin Rouge an experience you won't forget!

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Based on real events from the Cold War, 'Firebird' is a passionate love story set against the backdrop of an Air Force base in occupied Estonia during late 1970's Communist rule.

Sergey (Tom Prior), a soulful, young soldier who dreams of becoming an actor in Moscow, is counting the days until his military service ends. His life is turned upside down when he locks eyes with Roman (Oleg Zagorodnii), a sexy, enigmatic ace fighter pilot newly assigned to his base. Driven by their undeniable attraction, Sergey and Roman navigate the precarious line between love and friendship at a time when Soviet men in uniform caught having a sexual affair was met with the severest punishment. As their friendship grows into love, the men risk their freedom and their lives to be together in the face of an all-seeing Communist regime.