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Peter Rabbit, the mischievous and adventurous hero who has captivated generations of readers, now takes on the starring role of his own cute, contemporary comedy with attitude. In the film, Peter's feud with Mr. McGregor (Domhnall Gleeson) escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival for the affections of the warm-hearted animal lover who lives next door (Rose Byrne). James Corden, with playful spirit and wild charm, voices the character of Peter, alongside Margot Robbie, Elizabeth Debicki and Daisy Ridley voicing the roles of the triplets, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail. - Director:
- Will Gluck
- Cast:
- James Corden, Fayssal Bazzi, Sia
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"Molly's Game" is based on the incredible true story of Molly Bloom (Jessica Chastain), a former Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade before being arrested by armed FBI agents. Her players included Hollywood royalty, sports stars, business titans and finally, unbeknownst to her, the Russian mob. Her only ally was her criminal defense lawyer Charlie Jaffey (Idris Elba), who learned that there was much more to Molly than the tabloids led us to believe. - Director:
- Aaron Sorkin
- Cast:
- Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner
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Shiraz (1928)Shiraz: A Romance of India
Franz Osten's sumptuous Indian silent classic imagines the sweeping love story of the 17th-century princess Mumtaz Mahal and the subsequent construction of the Taj Mahal in her honour. The film's producer, Himansu Rai, also stars as humble potter Shiraz, who follows his childhood sweetheart Selima (Enakshi Rama Rau) when she is sold by slave traders to the future emperor (Charu Roy). Selima catches the eye of the prince but finds a bitter rival in an ambitious favourite (Seeta Devi) from his harem. Shiraz, meanwhile, is fated to design the queen's iconic mausoleum. Shot entirely in India, featuring lavish costumes and gorgeous settings - including the extraordinary fort at Agra - and a stunning new score from world-renowned sitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar. - Director:
- Franz Osten
- Cast:
- Himansu Rai, Charu Roy, Seeta Devi
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Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018)Pacific Rim 2
John Boyega is the rebellious Jake Pentecost, a once-promising Jaeger pilot whose legendary father gave his life to secure humanity's victory against the monstrous "Kaiju". Now an even more fearsome alien threat has been unleashed on the world and Jake is called back into action by his former co-pilot, Lambert (Scott Eastwood), and a 15-year-old Jaeger hacker, Amara (Cailee Spaeny). Rising up to become the most powerful defence force to ever walk the earth, they will set course for a spectacular all-new adventure on a towering scale. - Director:
- Steven S. DeKnight
- Cast:
- John Boyega, Erik Aadahl, Scott Eastwood
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The Faithful Heart (1923)Coeur Fidèle
Jean Epstein's Coeur Fidele (True Heart) established the great French filmmaker as one of the most inventive directors of the (then still silent) art form. A pared-down tale of a barmaid oppressed by an exploitative foster family who attempt to push her into the arms of an unscrupulous regular-about-town, Marie's heart (exuberantly vivified by Gina Mares) belongs, as far as she's concerned, to the tenderly blank Jean (Leon Mathot)...'Coeur Fidele' drives its simple story (which, with its infamous and exhilarating "carousel sequence", helped pave the way for the narrative tradition of such Murnau master works as 'Sunrise' and 'City Girl') on into the realm of what might be considered an early incarnation of French poetic realism - all while still anticipating Epstein's magical, post-surrealist, later works. - Director:
- Jean Epstein
- Cast:
- Léon Mathot, Gina Manès, Edmond Van Daële
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All the Money in the World follows the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III (Charlie Plummer) and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother, Gail (Michelle Williams), to convince his billionaire grandfather (Christopher Plummer) to pay the ransom. When Getty Sr. refuses, Gail attempts to sway him as her son's captors become increasingly volatile and brutal. With her son's life in the balance, Gail and Getty Sr.'s advisor (Mark Wahlberg) become unlikely allies in the race against time that ultimately reveals the true and lasting value of love over money. - Director:
- Ridley Scott
- Cast:
- Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, Mark Wahlberg
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Christine 'Lady Bird' McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) fights against but is exactly like her wildly loving, deeply opinionated and strong-willed mum (Laurie Metcalf), a nurse working tirelessly to keep her family afloat after Lady Bird's father (Tracy Letts) loses his job. 'Lady Bird' is an affecting look at the relationships that shape us, the beliefs that define us, and the unmatched beauty of a place called home. - Director:
- Greta Gerwig
- Cast:
- Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts
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Spiral: Series 6 (2017)Engrenages: Série 6
"Spiral" is back for another intriguing, gripping and critically acclaimed series about the imperfect people upholding law and order in Paris. Laure Berthaud (Caroline Proust) returns early from maternity leave to help the team put a name to an anonymous murder victim identifiable only by use of his dismembered torso. Meanwhile, a high-profile trial involving a boy accused of murdering his own father tempts a jaded Joséphine (Audrey Fleurot). Magistrate Roban (Philippe Duclos) grows distracted and makes uncharacteristic mistakes. - Director:
- Frédéric Jardin
- Cast:
- Caroline Proust, Philippe Duclos, Fred Bianconi
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The Shape of Water (2017)Cold War Project
From master storyteller, Guillermo del Toro, comes 'The Shape of Water', an otherworldly fairy tale set against the backdrop of Cold War-era America circa 1962. In the hidden, high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of isolation. Elisa's life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) discover a secret classified experiment. - Director:
- Guillermo Del Toro
- Cast:
- Sally Hawkins, Alison Brooks, Michael Shannon
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"I, Tonya" tells the outrageous and at times hilarious true story of one of the biggest scandals in sporting history. Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie) was a champion figure skater who's rebel attitude pushed the sport to new heights. However, as Olympic pressure mounted, her life began to unravel - culminating in an alleged attack on her fiercest rival, un-paralleled press attention and a legacy no one would wish for. - Director:
- Craig Gillespie
- Cast:
- Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, Allison Janney
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"Rolling Stone: Stories from the Edge" chronicles the last 50 years of American music, politics and popular culture through the story of the magazine that understood rock 'n' roll was more than music - it was a cultural force that re-shaped America. Drawing on previously unheard recordings provided by some of Rolling Stone's greatest writers, as well as original interviews, rare photos and footage, the series is an inside look at how Rolling Stone helped shape the Zeitgeist and has endured for a half-century. - Director:
- Blair Foster
- Cast:
- Jeff Daniels, Cameron Crowe, Annie Leibovitz
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Set in the glamour of 1950's post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) are at the centre of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, debutants and dames with the distinct style of The House of Woodcock. Women come and go through Woodcock's life until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by the scariest curse of all...love. And so begins a Gothic Romance of twists, turns and power struggles of "pure, delicious pleasure" that is "devilishly funny and luxuriantly sensuous". - Director:
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Cast:
- Vicky Krieps, Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville
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The Vietnam War (2017)The Vietnam War: A Film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's ten-part, 18-hour documentary series. 'The Vietnam War', tells the epic story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and controversial events in American history as it has never before been told on film. Visceral and immersive, the series explores the human dimensions of the war through revelatory testimony of nearly 80 witnesses from all sides - Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as combatants and civilians from North and South Vietnam. Ten years in the making, the series includes rarely seen and digitally re-mastered archival footage from sources around the globe, photographs taken by some of the most celebrated photojournalists of the 20th century, historic television broadcasts, evocative home movies, and secret audio recordings from inside the Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon administrations. 'The Vietnam War' features more than 100 iconic musical recordings from the greatest artists of the era and haunting original music from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross as well as the Silk Road Ensemble featuring Yo-Vo Ma. - Director:
- Ken Burns
- Cast:
- Huy Duc, Duong Van Mai Elliott, Karl Marlantes
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CSNY: Deja Vu is a milestone musical documentary, a feature film of lasting political and social relevance. Directed by Neil Young, one of the most prolific rock/folk guitarists of the last half century, and one quarter of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, CSNY: DEJA VU documents the band's 2007 'Freedom Of Speech Tour' tours of the United States. The insightful documentary provides a telling reminder of the impact that the band had on shaping and moving the hearts and minds of anti-war youth a generation ago, by bringing into focus the global anti-Iraq war movement of today. Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young's songs continue to have a soulful political relevance. - Director:
- Neil Young
- Cast:
- David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash
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When scientists find a way to shrink humans to five inches tall, Paul Safranek (Matt Damon) and his wife Audrey (Kristen Wiig) decide to ditch their stressed out lives in order to get small and live large in a luxurious downsized community. Filled with life-changing adventures and endless possibilities, Leisureland offers more than riches, as Paul discovers a whole new world and realises that we are meant for something bigger. - Director:
- Alexander Payne
- Cast:
- Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau
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