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Janet (Kristin Scott Thomas) has just been appointed to a key ministerial position in the shadow cabinet the crowning achievement of her political career. She and her husband Bill (Timothy Spall) plan to celebrate this with a few close friends.

As the guests arrive at their home in London the party takes an unexpected turn when Bill suddenly makes some explosive revelations that take everyone present by surprise. Love, friendships and political convictions are soon called into question in this hilarious comedy of tragic proportions

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Christian (Claes Bang), a respected curator of a contemporary art museum in Stockholm, is gearing up to launch a new show, 'The Square', a daring installation examining altruism and our duty to help others.

However, Christian's own views on social responsibility are put to the test when he becomes the victim of scam, forcing him to question the world around him and his place in it.

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Hilarious and utterly unmissable, "The Lobster" is a darkly funny love story set in a near future where finding love is a matter of life or death... According to the rules of The City, single people are arrested and then transferred to The Hotel.

There they are obliged to find a matching mate in 45 days. If they fail, they are transformed into an animal of their choosing and released into The Woods. A desperate man (Colin Farrell) escapes from The Hotel to The Woods where The Loners live and falls in love, although it is against their rules.

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When Chicago musicians Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon) accidentally witness a gangland shooting they quickly board a southbound train to Florida, disguised as Josephine and Daphne, the two newest and homeliest members of an all-girl jazz band. Their cover is perfet...

until a lovelorn singer (Marilyn Monroe) falls for "Josephine", an ancient play-boy (Joe Brown) falls for "Daphne", and a mob boss (George Raft) refuses to fall for their hoax!

Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and he must race against time to stop Ragnarok - the destruction of his world and the end of Asgardian civilization at the hands of the ruthless Hela.

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Emma Stone and Steve Carell bring their A-game to this crowd-pleaser based on the electrifying true story of the 1973 tennis match between women's champion Billie Jean King (Stone) and former men's champ Bobby Riggs (Carell).

As fierce rivals on opposite sides of the court and the gender equality issue, Billie Jean and Bobby served up a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the sporting world. Filled with heart, humour and biting wit, 'Battle of the Sexes' is a triumphant celebration of the historic contest that changed the game!

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Ginger faced, caravanning enthusiast Chris (Steve Oram) wants to show his new girlfriend Tina (Alice Lowe) his world and he wants to do it his way - on a journey through the British Isles in his beloved caravan.

Up until now Tina has led a sheltered life with her over protective mother, but there are things that Chris wants her to see - the Crich Tramway Museum, the Ribblehead Viaduct, the Keswick Pencil Museum and the rolling countryside that accompanies these wonders in his life. But it doesn't take long for the dream to fade. Litterbugs, noisy teenagers and pre-booked caravan sites, not to mention Tina's meddling mother, soon conspire to shatter Chris's dreams and send him, and anyone who rubs him up the wrong way, over a very jagged edge...

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"Tina Fey Shines" in this wickedly entertaining comedy about finding yourself in the most unlikely of places. Stuck in a rut, reporter Kim Baker (Fey) decides to shake things up by leaving her desk job in New York and taking a dangerous assignment in Afghanistan.

Far from home and completely out of her comfort zone, a culture-shocked Kim befriends an adventurous reporter (Margot Robbie), a no-nonsense Colonel (Billy Bob Thornton) and a charming photojournalist (Martin Freeman) to help her navigate this crazy new world.

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A quartet of talented but naive singers are discovered and transformed by Dave, a kind-hearted talent scout with very little rhythm but a passion for soul music. Plucked from obscurity, The Sapphires' career takes off, but their friendship are threatened as their success grows.

Based on a true story, The Sapphires is an uplifting and hilarious journey of discovery, love and music.

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Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg lead an all-star cast in '2 Guns', an explosive action film that tracks two operatives from competing bureaus who are forced on the run together.

But there is a big problem with their unexpected partnership - neither knows that the other is an undercover federal agent.

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Once is the inspirational tale of two kindred spirits who find each other on the bustling streets of Dublin. One is a street musician who lacks the confidence to perform his own songs. The other is a young mother trying to find her way in a strange new town.

As their lives intertwine, they discover each other's talents and push one another to realise what each had only dreamt about before and work through their past loves and reveal their budding love for one another, through their songs. Once is their inspiring story..

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Award-winning writer/director John Butler (The Stag) returns with a charming story of the unlikely friendship between two boarding school roommates - music-mad Ned (Fionn O'Shea) and macho rugby player Conor (Nicholas Galitzine).

In this funny and observant tale, i the boys take an instant dislike to each other but are/ encouraged by their teacher (Andrew Scott) to find their own voices and defy the status quo.

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Maggie (Melissa McCarthy), a single mother, moves into a new home in Brooklyn with her 12-year-old son, Oliver (Jaeden Lieberher).

Forced to work long hours, she has no choice but to leave Oliver in the care of their new neighbour, Vincent (Bill Murray), a retired curmudgeon with a desire for alcohol and gambling. An odd friendship soon blossoms between the improbable pair. Together with a pregnant stripper, named Daka (Naomi Watts), Vincent brings Oliver along on all the stops that make up his daily routine - the race track, a strip club, and the local dive bar. Vincent helps Oliver grow to become a man, while Oliver begins to see in Vincent something that no one else is able to: a misunderstood man with a good heart.

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Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) is truly living the high life. Flying all over the world on business, he never stops moving until he meets Alex (Vera Farmiga), a fellow passenger and learns that life isn't about the journey, but the connections we make along the way.

Acclaimed by critics and audiences everywhere, 'Up in the Air' is light and dark, hilarious and tragic, bouncy and brainy, romantic and real.

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Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara star as a young couple who - after being separated by loss - discover an eternal connection and a love that is infinite.

An unforgettable meditation on love and grief, 'A Ghost Story' emerges ecstatic and surreal - a wholly unique experience that lingers long after the credits roll.