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"Alien" is the first movie of one of the most popular sagas in science fiction history, and introduces Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, the iron-willed woman destined to battle the galaxy's ultimate creature. The terror begin when the crew of the spaceship Nostromo investigates a transmission from a desolate planet and makes a horrifying discovery - a life form that breeds within a human host. Now the crew must fight now only for its survival, but for the survival of all mankind. - Director:
- Ridley Scott
- Cast:
- Sigourney Weaver, Helen Horton, Tom Skerritt
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Jersey Girl (2004)Padre soltero
Hollywood favourites Ben Affleck [Daredevill Paycheck, The Sum Of All fears) and Liv Tyler (The Lord Of The Rings trilogy, Armageddon) shine in this heartwarming all-star comedy about a guy who thinks he's lost it all only to discover he's got everything he needs! Ollie (Affleck) is a smooth and successful big-city publicist who has the life he's always wanted - until things take an unexpected turn and he finds himself an unemployed single father back living with his dad in the suburbs. But just when he thinks his life has hit bottom, a sexy, no-nonsense video store clerk (Tyler) enters his life and shows Ollie that sometimes you have to forget who you thought you were and acknowledge what really makes you happy. Also starring Jason Biggs (American Pie) - director Kevin Smith (Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back) has delivered another hit critics calling one of the year's funniest. - Director:
- Kevin Smith
- Cast:
- Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, Raquel Castro
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Torn between loyalty to his mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), and the seductive powers of the Sith, Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) ultimately turns his back on the Jedi, thus completing his journey to the dark side and his transformation into Darth Vader. Experience the breathtaking scope of the final chapter in spectacular digital clarity and relive all the epic battles including the final climactic light-saber duel between Anakin and Obi-Wan. - Director:
- George Lucas
- Cast:
- Frank Oz, Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman
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Richard Kuklinski (Michael Shannon) and his wife, Deborah (Winona Ryder) appear to have a model American life, living with their children in an idyllic suburban house. Unbeknownst to Deborah and the kids, when Kuklinski goes off to work in the morning - or, on occasion, in the middle of dinner or the middle of the night - he is carrying out executions at the behest of a local crime family.
"The Iceman" shows the development of Kuklinski's career from the 1950s through the 1980s, showing how he employed a wide variety of methods (guns, knives, poisonings etc.) that made it difficult to trace all the fatalities to a single killer.- Director:
- Ariel Vromen
- Cast:
- Michael Shannon, Jonathan Vender, Tommy Alastra
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The Star Wars saga continues with 'Episode II: Attack of the Clones'. Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) has grown into an accomplished Jedi apprentice, and he faces his most difficult challenge yet as he must choose between his Jedi duty and forbidden love. Relive the adventure the way it was meant to be seen in spectacular digital clarity, including the climatic Clone War battle and Jedi Master Yoda (voice of Frank Oz) in the ultimate light-saber duel. - Director:
- George Lucas
- Cast:
- Frank Oz, Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman
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Leatherface (2017)Texas Chainsaw 4
Years before the events of 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre', the infamous Sawyer family's youngest child is sentenced to a mental hospital after a suspicious incident leaves the sheriff's daughter dead. Ten years later, he kidnaps a young nurse and escapes with three other inmates. Pursued by authorities, including the deranged sheriff out to avenge his daughter's death, the Sawyer teen goes on a violent road trip from hell - ultimately moulding him into the monster now known as Leatherface. - Director:
- Alexandre Bustillo
- Cast:
- Stephen Dorff, Lili Taylor, Sam Strike
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The opening chapter in the fabled Star Wars saga: two Jedi knights, Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), must rescue the young Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman) and help her save her home planet, Naboo, which is under blockade by the ruthless trade federation. When the federation attacks, the Jedi spirit the queen away to relative safety on the desert planet of Tattooine. It is there that Qui-Gon discovers a boy, enslaved by evil gambler Watto (voice of Andy Secombe), who has the potential to become a powerful Jedi himself. His name: Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd)... - Director:
- George Lucas
- Cast:
- Ewan McGregor, Ahmed Best, Liam Neeson
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In April of 2018, Sao Paulo hosted the second annual Brazilian Mr. Leather competition...and things got heated, to say the least. Mr. Leather offers you a front-row seat, and takes you deep behind the scenes as five individual contestants vie for full leather dominance. The winner will be crowned by Dom Barbudo, the first official Mr. Leather of Brazil. Along with victory comes a year-long commitment to promoting the leather community throughout the country, even in the face of increasingly conservative values and political unrest. Making his feature film debut, writer-director Daniel Nolasco follows all the action, creating gorgeous and intensely provocative compositions that celebrate the unique power of this thriving subculture. - Director:
- Daniel Nolasco
- Cast:
- Dom Barbubo, Leandro Rebello, Heitor Werneck
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In the spectacular final chapter of the Star Wars saga, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) must travel to Tatooine to free Han Solo (Harrison Ford) by infiltrating the wretched stronghold of Jabba the Hutt, the galaxy's most loathsome gangster. Reunited, the Rebels team up with tribes of Ewoks to combat the Imperial forces on the forest moon of Endor. Meanwhile the Emperor and Darth Vader (James Earl Jones) conspire to turn Luke to the dark side, and young Skywalker is determined to rekindle the spirit of the Jedi within his father. The Galactic Civil War culminates in the ultimate showdown, as the Rebel forces gather to attack the seemingly defenseless and incomplete second Death Star in the battle that will determine the fate of the galaxy. - Director:
- Richard Marquand
- Cast:
- Frank Oz, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford
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Following the destruction of the Death Star, Imperial forces pursue the Rebel Alliance to the ice planet Hoth. After a devastating defeat, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) journeys to the planet Dagobah to train with the Jedi Master Yoda. Meanwhile, in the Cloud City of Bespin, Darth Vader attempts to lure Luke into a trap by kidnapping Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher). When Luke comes to their rescue, he must fight a fierce lightsaber duel with Darth Vader himself and come face to face with a stunning revelation that could change his destiny. - Director:
- Irvin Kershner
- Cast:
- Mark Hamill, Jason Wingreen, Michael Santiago
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"Benediction" explores the turbulent life of First World War poet Siegfried Sassoon (Peter Capaldi / Jack Lowden). Having survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War, he was decorated for his bravery and became a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war when he returned from service. His poetry was inspired by his experiences on the Western Front and he became one of the leading war poets of the era. Adored by members of the aristocracy as well as stars of London's literary and stage world, Sassoon embarked on affairs with several notable men as he attempted to come to terms with his homosexuality. At the same time, broken by the horror of war, his life became a quest for salvation, trying to find it within the conformity of marriage and religion. His is the story of a troubled man in a fractured world, searching for peace and self acceptance, something which speaks as meaningfully to us in the modern world as it did then. - Director:
- Terence Davies
- Cast:
- Kate Phillips, Tom Blyth, Jack Lowden
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Set in and around the famous Ace Cafe, this classic British film of the 60's follows the lives of two newly weds, Dot played by Rita Tushingham and Reggie, Colin Campbell mistaking lust for love, their marriage ends up on the rocks. When Reggie moves in with his best mate Pete played by Dudley Sutton he discovers a new world and relationship. - Director:
- Sidney J. Furie
- Cast:
- Rita Tushingham, Colin Campbell, Dudley Sutton
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The Jedi Knights have been exterminated and the Empire rules the galaxy with an iron fist. A small group of Rebels have dared to fight back by stealing the secret plans to the Empire's mightiest weapon, the Death Star battle station. The Emperor's most trusted servant, Darth Vader (David Prowse), must find the plans, and locate the hidden Rebel base. Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), a captive Rebel leader, sends out a distress signal that is intercepted by a simple farm boy, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill). Seizing his destiny, Luke takes up the challenge to rescue the princess and help the Rebellion overthrow the Empire, along with such unforgettable allies as the wise Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness), the cocky Han Solo (Harrison Ford), the loyal Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew), and the droids R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) and C-3PO (Anthony Daniels). - Director:
- George Lucas
- Cast:
- Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, Harrison Ford
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A contemporary retelling of H.G. Wells' classic, the sci-fi thriller reveals the extraordinary battle for the future of humankind through the eyes of one American family. Fleeing from an extraterrestrial army of killer Tripods that annihilate everything in their path, Ray Ferrier (Tom Cruise) races to keep his family safe. 'War of the Worlds' is an action-packed adventure that explodes with spectacular special effects! - Director:
- Steven Spielberg
- Cast:
- Tom Cruise, Christopher Gilbertson, Dakota Fanning
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In Arizona 1882 nothing comes easy in the bitterly unforgiving Old West except dying. Albert (Seth MacFarlane), is a soft man in hard times who really doesn't fit in. Adding to Albert's distress and feelings of inadequacy, his girlfriend (Amanda Seyfried ) leaves him for the towns moustache groomer (Neil Patrick-Harris). When a mysterious and beautiful woman (Charlize Theron) rides into town she helps him find his courage. However, when her husband (Liam Neeson), a notorious outlaw, arrives seeking revenge, the farmer must put his new found courage to the test. - Director:
- Seth MacFarlane
- Cast:
- Seth MacFarlane, Charlize Theron, Liam Neeson
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