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After going to live with her nutty professor Dad (Jason Sudeikis), teenager Mary Katherine (Amanda Seyfried) suddenly finds herself transported to a mysterious world hidden within the forest. Before long, a nature spirit, Queen Tara (Beyonce Knowies), recruits Mary Katherine to join the "Leafmen" in a high-flying adventure to protect the forest from evil warriors. - Director:
- Chris Wedge
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- Amanda Seyfried, Josh Hutcherson, Beyonce
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Acclaimed actor Sean Bean stars in these action packed feature length movies set in the midst of the desperate missions and battles of the Napoleonic wars in 19th century Spain.
Sharpe's JucticeThe Peninsular War is over and Sharpe returns to his hometown in England to find a place of poverty and destitution, with the people hungry and ripe for revolt. He is ordered to take command of a local militia force to deal with the trouble and unrest but is soon torn between carrying out his orders or helping his own people and risking the wrath of the establishment...
Sharpe's Waterloo
Sharpe is thrust back into action after the sudden news of napoleon's return from exile compels him to rejoin the army to fight in the great battle of Waterloo. Once again reunited with his chosen men, Sharpe abandons his incompetent commander to organise the defence of the farm of La Haie Sainte and plays a courageous role in securing one of Britain's most famous victories.- Director:
- Tom Clegg
- Cast:
- Sean Bean, Daragh O'Malley, Abigail Cruttenden
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After the death of the President, his successor (Kevin Polack) is on the campaign trail to be re-elected. On a stop in Colorado, he is suddenly snowed in and he and his entourage are forced to take shelter in a small diner. Of course, the group completely take over from the diner's owner (Badja Djola) and his French-Canadian waitress (Clotilde Courau). Also in the diner is a local redneck (Sean Astin) and a married couple. Suddenly, the movie moves into a suspense film as the President learns that Iraq has invaded Kuwait and slaughtered hundreds of American soldiers. Setting up temporary communications, the President announces that he will launch a nuclear attack on Iraq immediately if the country does not withdraw. Iraq reacts that they have 23 nuclear missiles trained on the US that they are ready to launch. Tensions mount with the involved civilians offering a different viewpoint to the President from the normal opinions of his advisors. - Director:
- Rod Lurie
- Cast:
- Kevin Pollak, Timothy Hutton, Sheryl Lee Ralph
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Having rid himself of the Cheese Touch, Greg enters the seventh grade with his confidence and friendships intact, and an eye on the new girl in town, Holly Hills. But things have gotten out of hand at home, especially with his big brother Rodrick, and Greg is about to learn that there may be something even scarier than middle school - his own family! - Director:
- David Bowers
- Cast:
- Zachary Gordon, Savannah Lathem, Devon Bostick
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The Peninsula war is finally over for Britain and its allies, but not for Sharpe (Sean Bean). He has been framed by his arch-enemy, the French spy Ducos (Féodor Atkine), and is accused of stealing Napoleon's priceless treasures. After being abandoned by his wife and persecuted by the British and French, Sharpe must embark on a perilous journey in search of truth, justice and revenge. - Director:
- Tom Clegg
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- Sean Bean, Daragh O'Malley, Abigail Cruttenden
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I Don't Want to Sleep Alone (2006)Hei yan quan
After being robbed and attacked one night in Kuala Lumpur, Hsiao-Kang (Lee Kang-Sheng), a homeless Chinese man, is rescued and taken in by some itinerant workers. One of them, Rawand, lets him sleep beside him on an old mattress that he had found on the street. Later, when Chyi, a waitress at a coffee-shop, meets Hsiao-Kang, she is filled with lustful desire. As Hsiao-Kang slowly recovers, he finds himself caught between Rawang and Chyi - as well as Chyi's female boss. Meanwhile, a heavy haze descends on the city. These men and women and the old mattress lose their way in the haze but find one another.. - Director:
- Ming-liang Tsai
- Cast:
- Kang-sheng Lee, Shiang-chyi Chen, Norman Atun
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V: The Original Mini Series (1983)Storm Warnings
Fifty spaceships, each three miles across, hover ominously above Earth's major cities. The Visitors that emerge are humanlike in appearance and extend the hand of friendship. Our planet's resources are just what these aliens need to survive. And for its future survival, unsuspecting humankind will need...a miracle! Kenneth Johnson's science-fiction spectacular 'V' mixes dynamic special effects with cliffhanger thrills. As fascist rule enslaves the globe, freedom fighters battle to save our species. Marc Singer heads an epic-sized cast of human defenders and - behind sleek uniforms and benevolent behavior - reptilian invaders. For unparalleled extraterrestrial excitement, the invaders of 'V' are unstoppable. - Director:
- Kenneth Johnson
- Cast:
- Jane Badler, Michael Durrell, Faye Grant
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Set within the Asian community in London, 'My Beautiful Launderette' is an unusual love story concerned with identity and entrepreneurial spirit during the Thatcher years. Omar (Gordon Warnecke) takes over the running of his wheeler-dealer uncle's launderette with the intention of turning it into a glittering place of commercial success. When he employs childhood friend and ex-National Front member Johnny (Daniel Day-Lewis) they become lovers as well as working partners. However, complications soon ensue as the anger of Johnny's deserted gang begins to build and Omar is forced to face increasingly difficult family issues. - Director:
- Stephen Frears
- Cast:
- Saeed Jaffrey, Roshan Seth, Daniel Day-Lewis
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Towering ominously among the shadows of the Carpathian Mountains, Castle Dracula strikes fear in the hearts of the Transylvanian villagers below.
- Director:
- Tod Browning
- Cast:
- Bela Lugosi, Tod Browning, Helen Chandler
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The 'Tardis' lands on an Australian beach in the 21st century. But this is no seaside holiday - within minutes, the Doctor (Patrick Troughton), Jamie (Frazer Hines) and Victoria (Deborah Watling) are under attack. They soon discover that the Doctor bears a startling resemblance to Leader Salamander, a would-be dictator intent on world domination. Before long, the Doctor and his companions are plunged into a dangerous game of espionage, intrigue and deceit as they face off against the enemy of the world... - Director:
- Barry Letts
- Cast:
- Patrick Troughton, Frazer Hines, Deborah Watling
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Moist Von Lipwig is an exceptional con artist faced with a difficult life-choice: the hangman's noose or Lord Vetinari's (Charles Dance) offer to become Ankh-Morpork's next postmaster. Hoping for an easy escape Lipwig (Richard Coyle) chooses the Post Office, but soon discovers that it's understaffed, overflowing with undelivered mail and notoriously hazardous to a would-be postmaster's health. But you can't keep a good conman down and, despite the best efforts of Clacks' Chairman, the devious Reacher Gilt (David Suchet), Lipwig is determined to turn around the fortunes of the ailing postal system. It's not going to be easy, but assisted by Junior Postman Groat (Andrew Sachs), pin-obsessed Stanley (Ian Bonar), beautiful chain-smoking Adora Belle Dearheart (Claire Foy) and an army of golems, there's always a plan for a man who's prepared to push the envelope... - Director:
- Jon Jones
- Cast:
- Nicholas Farrell, Richard Coyle, David Suchet
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The 'Tardis' gets caught in the Timelash - a powerful time corridor that brings the Doctor (Colin Baker) and Peri (Nicola Bryant) to the troubled planet of Karfel. The planet is on the brink of war and ruled by an insane and much-feared dictator, who punishes Karfelons by throwing them into the Timelash. But why is their leader never seen in person? And what links Karfel with 19th-century Scotland? The Doctor arrives just in time to find out... - Director:
- Pennant Roberts
- Cast:
- Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, Paul Barrow
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When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he's hit the jackpot-fame and fortune are his for the taking-that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone's been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity-and even a bit of wizardry-Oscar transforms himself not only into the great wizard but into a better man as well. When small-time magician Oscar Diggs (James Franco) pulls one flimflam too many, he finds himself hurled into the fantastical Land of Oz where he must somehow transform himself into the great wizard-and just maybe into a better man as well. - Director:
- Sam Raimi
- Cast:
- James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz
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Count Dracula (1977)El Conde Drácula
In this eerie, erotic and highly acclaimed adaptation of Bram Stoker's horror classic, Louis Jourdan brings a subtle menace and dark sensuality to his memorable portrayal of Count Dracula. One of the most faithful screen versions ever of the original novel, the story begins with Jonathan Harker visiting the Count in Transylvania to help with preparations to move to England. It is in the Count's castle that Jonathan becomes a prisoner and discovers Dracula's true nature. After Dracula makes his way to England, Harker becomes involved in an effort to track down and destroy the Count, eventually chasing the vampire back to his castle. - Director:
- Philip Saville
- Cast:
- Susan Penhaligon, Frank Finlay, Mark Burns
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With her marriage about to implode, Miriam (Madeleine Sims-Fewer) returns to her hometown to seek solace in the comfort of her younger sister and brother-in-law. But one evening, a tiny slip in judgement leads to a catastrophic betrayal, leaving Miriam shocked, reeling, and furious. Believing her only recourse is to exact revenge, Miriam takes extreme action, but the price of retribution is high, and she is not prepared for the toll it takes as she begins to emotionally and psychologically unravel. - Director:
- Dusty Mancinelli
- Cast:
- Madeleine Sims-Fewer, Anna Maguire, Jesse LaVercombe
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