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"In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon" is the definitive musical biography of Paul Simon, one of the greatest songwriters (and performers) in the history of rock'n'roll.

Granted unprecedented access to the making of a new album, the filmmakers also show never before seen footage of Simon's extraordinary career, from Simon and Garfunkel to the phenomenal global success of Simon's solo album "Graceland".

When a flood of biblical proportions washes its home away, a solitary cat must seek refuge with a motley crew of animals (including a dog, a capybara, a lemur and a secretarybird), who gradually learn to get along in this endearing, Oscar-nominated animation.

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An explosive and heart-breaking adaptation of Joseph Conrad's classic novel of terrorism, espionage and betrayal. London, 1886 and Verloc (Toby Jones) runs a seedy sex shop in the heart of Soho.

Unbeknown to his loyal wife Winnie (Vicky McClure), Verloc also works for the Russian embassy, spying on a group of London anarchists. The Russians are furious with the English establishment's indifference to the anarchist threat gripping the rest of Europe. So Verloc is assigned a mission: blow up the Greenwich Observatory and make it look like a terrorist attack to provoke a crackdown. Should he fail, Verloc's real identity as a spy will be exposed to his vicious comrades. Verloc is forced to turn to the volatile Professor (Ian Hart) to supply explosives which in turn attracts the attention of Chief Inspector Heat of Scotland Yard (Stephen Graham). Caught between the Russians and the police, Verloc grooms Winnie's younger brother Stevie (Charlie Hamblett) as his unsuspecting accomplice. When the truth outs, Verloc has to face Winnie's wrath...

Unlikely hero Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) finds himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to his job: to die for a living.

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In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war, and his own ambitions.

However, a new opportunity arises when Richard's natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton (Toby Jones). Taking Richard under his wing, the young man thrives thanks to Philip's strict tutelage and the guidance of kindly landlady, Ma Smith (Lesley Manville). But, as the acting world comes within Richard's reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.

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When the glittering Las Vegas revue 'Le Razzle Dazzle' announces it will soon close, glamorous showgirl Shelly (Pamela Anderson) must reconcile the life she has built as she plans her next act.

With an outstanding ensemble cast that includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, Billie Lourd, and Kiernan Shipka, 'The Last Showgirl' is a joyous tribute to a long-gone Las Vegas - and all the women who made it glitter.

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1950. William Lee (Daniel Craig), an American expat in Mexico City, spends his days almost entirely alone, except for a few contacts with other members of the small American community.

His encounter with Eugene Allerton (Drew Starkey), an expat former soldier, new to the city, shows him, for the first time, that it might be finally possible to establish an intimate connection with somebody.

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September 5 unveils the decisive moment that forever changed media coverage and continues to impact live news today.

Set during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, the film follows an ABC Sports broadcasting team who quickly shifted from sports reporting to live coverage of the Israeli athletes taken hostage.

In an electric, star-is-born performance, Mikey Madison soars as Anora, an enterprising, ferociously foulmouthed Brooklyn erotic dancer and sex worker whose Prince Not-So-Charming comes along in the form of a Russian oligarch's-child son. This is the beginning of a fractured fairy tale.

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One of Britain's best-loved and most critically acclaimed directors, Mike Leigh (Mr. Turner, Another Year), returns with this delightfully witty yet incredibly moving portrait of a modern Black British family.

Pansy (Marianne Jean-Baptiste) is a bad-tempered hypochondriac who never has a nice word to say about anyone. But as funny as her sharp tongue can sometimes be, it is having dire consequences for her family's wellbeing.

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The legendary dancer and choreographer Pina Bausch, who died in 2009, transformed the language of dance with her extraordinary and revolutionary body of work.

This mesmerising film by the acclaimed director Wim Wenders, captures Bausch's aesthetic in an utterly thrilling way and features some of her greatest choreographies, brilliantly performed by her Tanztheater Wuppertal ensemble. A visually dazzling celebration of her life and work, 'Pina' is a feast for the senses and one of the film events of the year.

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Directed by Pablo Larraín (Jackie and Spencer) and starring Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie, 'Maria' tells the glamorous, moving story of the iconic opera singer, Maria Callas.

Paris, 1977: Once the world's greatest soprano, Callas now hides in an apartment, having lost her voice and retreated from the world. She dreams of returning to the stage, but can her body and mind take the pressure?

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From legendary director Ridley Scott, 'Gladiator II' continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome.

Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus (Russell Crowe) at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honour to return the glory of Rome to its people.

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Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth (Adrien Brody) arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet (Felicity Jones) after being forced apart during wartime by shifting borders and regimes.

On his own in a strange new country, László settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and prominent industrialist Horrison Lee Van Buren (Guy Pearce) recognises his talent for building. But power and legacy come at a heavy cost....

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At a young age, Monica (Trace Lysette) was kicked out of her home by her mother Eugenia (Patricia Clarkson).

She now lives alone, working as a masseuse by day and a video sex worker by night, stoically enduring the indignities of other people's interest in her, brushing off harassers, and navigating the pain of an absentee lover. Then her sister- in-law Laura (Emily Browning) invites Monica home to Cincinnati to visit her ailing mother, but when she gets there, Eugenia no longer knows who she is. 'Monica' is a beautifully realised slow-burn drama depicting two characters mired in layers of complicated feeling as they find their way toward reconciliation.