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Blood and Bones
(2004) [R]
Shunpei is a violent man, working at the fish factory in Osaka. When he is off, he drinks and is continuously consumed by hate. When the factory closes, he becomes a loan shark. That is the simple characteristic of the main character, to be played by Kitano Takeshi. Based upon one of the biggest... More
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A History of Violence
(2005) [MA]
Tom Stall (Viggo Mortensen) is living a happy and quiet life with his lawyer wife (Maria Bello) and their two children in the small town of Millbrook, Indiana, but one night their idyllic existence is shattered when Tom foils a vicious attempted robbery in his diner. Sensing danger, he takes... More
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Inside Man
(2006) [MA]
Inside Man is the story of a tough cop, Detective Frazier (Denzel Washington), who matches wits with a clever bank robber, Dalton (Clive Owen). As the dangerous cat-and-mouse game unfolds, a wild card emerges: Madaline (Jodie Foster), a power broker with a hidden agenda, who injects even more... More
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The Kieslowski Collection, Disc 2 : Camera Buff (Amator)
(1979) [M]
Filip buys an 8mm movie camera when his first child is born. Because it's the first camera in town, he's named official photographer by the local Party boss. His horizons widen when he is sent to regional film festivals with his first works but his focus on movie making also leads to domestic... More
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The Kieslowski Collection, Disc 1 : The Scar (Blizna)
(1976) [PG]
1970. After discussions and dishonest negotiations, a decision is taken as to where a large new chemical factory is to be built and Bednarz, an honest Party man, is put in charge of the construction. He used to live in the small town where the factory is to be built, his wife used to be a Party... More
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The Kieslowski Collection, Disc 3 : No End
(1985) [M]
It's 1982: Poland is under martial law, and Solidarity is banned. Ulla, a translator working on Orwell, suddenly loses her husband, Antek, an attorney. She is possessed by her grief, and Antek continues to appear to her. She seeks to free herself in her work, in her relationship with her son, in... More
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The King
(2005) [MA]
The King is a controversial and provocative thriller starring international sensation Gael Garcia Bernal (The Motorcycle Diaries, Bad Education, Y tu mama tambien) and screen legend William Hurt (Kiss Of The Spider Woman, The Big Chill).
Bernal burns up the screen in his American debut as... More
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Moolaade
(2004) [M]
This acclaimed film from the legendary director Ousmane Sembene, widely regarded as the father of African cinema, brilliantly tackles his most controversial subject to date – female circumcision. In a small village in Burkina Faso, four young girls have fled the ritual of "purification" and... More
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Derailed
(2005) [MA]
Clive Owen plays advertising executive and family man Charles Schine who meets Jennifer Aniston's business woman, Lucinda, on the commuter train to work. Their early flirtations soon escalate into a magnetic attraction, despite both having families. Lunch dates quickly become cocktails after work... More
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Syriana
(2006) [MA]
Political thriller unfolding against the intrigues and corruption of the global oil industry. As a career CIA operative (George Clooney) begins to uncover the disturbing truth about the work he has devoted his life to, an up-and-coming oil broker (Matt Damon) faces an unimaginable family tragedy... More
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The Brothers Grimm
(2005) [M]
Director Terry Gilliam, who brought his magical storytelling talents to such films as 'Time Bandits' and 'The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen', sets his sights on 'The Brothers Grimm', turning their life into a playfully grim fairy tale all its own. Set in early 18th Century French-occupied... More
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Thumbsucker
(2005) [M]
Justin Cobb (Lou Pucci) still sucks his thumb at 17. He believes that if he could just stop he would finally be happy and "normal." The only thing that makes him quit is hypnosis administered by his orthodontist (Keanu Reeves). But without his thumb Justin feels more alienated than before and his... More
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A Home at the End of the World
(2004) [MA]
Bobby has suffered many losses for someone so young, and is starved for love and affection. Awkward teen Jonathan has a nice family, and a particularly wonderful mother (Sissy Spacek). The boys not only become as close as brothers, but they also experiment sexually. The two lose touch, but find... More
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Lord of War
(2005) [MA]
In Lord of War, Nicolas Cage plays Yuri Orlov, a young Ukranian immigrant who seizes his slice of the American Dream by selling an Uzi. This triggers Yuri’s brilliant arms dealing career and over the next 25 years, he sells guns around the world "to every army but the Salvation Army." Yuri’s... More
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Good Night and Good Luck
(2005) [PG]
Written, directed by and starring George Clooney. With impeccable ensemble acting and moody jazz riffs for a soundtrack, "Good Night, and Good Luck." provides a snapshot of the moment in history in which a major American television personality named Edward R. Murrow took on the malevolent power... More
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Broken Flowers
(2005) [M]
With 'Broken Flowers', staunchly independent filmmaker Jim Jarmusch delivers one of his most pleasing, accessible pictures. Winner of the 2005 Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, the film tells the story of Don Johnston (Bill Murray), a man overflowing with wealth but void of emotion. On the... More
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Shopgirl
(2005) [M]
Based on Steve Martin's bestselling novella, 'Shopgirl' is a funny and poignant story of love in the modern age. The film catches a glimpse inside the lives of three very different people on diverse paths, but all in search of the same thing. Mirabelle is a "plain Jane" overseeing the rarely... More
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The Killing of Angel Street
(1981) [MA]
Inspired by the controversial events surrounding the death of Greens activist Juanita Neilsen and her fight to save homes from destruction by property developers in Sydney’s Kings Cross in the early 1970s.Jessica Simmonds (Liz Alexander) returns home from London and is shocked to find the... More
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Winter Solstice
(2004) [M]
Anthony LaPaglia and Allison Janney come together in this moving and heartfelt film by first-time writer-director Josh Sternfeld. LaPaglia stars as a man trying to grapple with his wife’s sudden death while feeling helpless as his two sons struggle with their own grief and begin to drift away... More
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Domino
(2005) [MA]
The daughter of respected actor and matinee idol Lawrence Harvey and model turned socialite Sophie Wynn (Jacqueline Bisset), Domino Harvey (Keira Knightly) was born into a life of wealth and privilege – a lifestyle that did not interest her. Even from her earliest years, Domino rebelled against... More
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The Ordeal (Calvaire)
(2004) [MA]
Setting off for a Christmas Day booking and leaving behind a host of broken-hearted women, cabaret singer Marc Stephens (Laurent Lucas) gets stranded in a desolate forest. He encounters Boris searching for his dog, and with his help, finds a nearby hotel. The owner, Bartel, welcomes the company,... More
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Eternity and a Day
(1998) [M]
Alexander, a great author beset with failing health and facing the prospect of his own death, despairingly prepares to leave forever his family home. However, following the discovery of an old letter from his late wife, evoking memories of happier times and a chance encounter with a young... More
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Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing & Charm School
(2005) [M]
Randall Miller's Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing & Charm School compiles an all-star cast to tell an unabashedly emotional story about life, love, and destiny. Robert Carlyle portrays Frank Keane, a man who has been in a deep depression ever since his wife passed away. One day while driving,... More
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The Magician
(2005) [MA]
As lean, mean, Melburnian ex-army hit-man Ray Shoesmith goes about his daily business, debating with his victims such burning questions as Wayne Carey’s moral fibre, whether or not Clint Eastwood appeared in The Dirty Dozen, and Commodores vs Ferraris, he is trailed by his neighbour, Italian... More
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2 Disc Set)
(2005) [M]
When Harry Potter's name emerges from the Goblet of Fire, he becomes a competitor in a grueling battle for glory among three wizarding schools - the Triwizard Tournament. But since Harry never submitted his name for the Tournament, who did? Now Harry must confront a deadly dragon, fierce water... More
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Flightplan
(2005) [M]
In Flightplan, Jodie Foster plays Kyle Pratt, a recently widowed aircraft designer who must fly her and her daughter back from Berlin to America in order to bury her late husband. When she awakes from a much-needed nap, she realises to her horror that her six-year-old daughter Julia is missing.... More
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Twist
(2003) [MA]
After countless faithful translations to the big screen -- not to mention one timeless, Oscar-winning musical version -- Charles Dickens' tale of downtrodden London youth is given a gritty, contemporary spin in this independent Canadian production. This time told from the point of view of the... More
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Brother to Brother
(2004) [MA]
"Brother to Brother" won the two most coveted awards at the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival - otherwise known as Outfest. The Audience Award for Best Feature and the Jury Prize for Best Feature! The Harlem Renaissance was a seminal period in African American history; one that can be seen... More
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Summer Storm
(2004) [M]
Tobi and Achim have been best friends for years. As cox and oarsman, they have helped their team win several rowing cups in the past and are now looking forward to the big regatta in the countryside.
But, this trip is no summer camp and the first problems soon arise.
As Achim's relationship... More
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