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It is summer, 2012. Charlie, a wealthy banker with an uneasy conscience, invites his troubled cousin Matthew to visit him and his wife in their idyllic mountaintop house. As the days grow hotter, the friendship between the three begins to reveal its fault lines, and with the arrival of a fourth character, the household finds itself suddenly in the grip of uncontrollable passions. As readers of James Lasdun's acclaimed fiction can expect, The Fall...
3) Electra
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Orestes and his sister Electra plot to kill their mother Clytemnestra and Aegisthus in an attempt to extract revenge for the murder of their father.
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Marlon Brando's only time as a Director, Rio (Marlon Brando) also called "The Kid", his mentor Dad Longworth (Karl Malden), & a third man called Doc, rob a bank of two saddlebags of gold in Sonora, Mexico. Mexican mounted police track them down & catch them celebrating in a cantina. Doc gets killed there in a shootout; Dad & Rio manage to escape & go on the run. Many plot twists along the way.
5) Paper towns
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Adapted from the bestselling novel by author John Green, a coming-of-age story centering on Quentin and his enigmatic neighbor Margo, who loved mysteries so much she became one. After taking him on an all-night adventure through their hometown, Margo suddenly disappears; leaving behind cryptic clues for Quentin to decipher. The search leads Quentin and his quick-witted friends on an exhilarating adventure that is equal parts hilarious and moving.
6) True grit
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Mattie Ross is determined to avenge her father's blood by capturing Tom Chaney, the man who shot and killed him for two pieces of gold. Just fourteen, she enlists the help of Rooster Cogburn, a one-eyed, trigger-happy U.S. Marshal with an affinity for drinking, and hardened Texas Ranger LaBoeuf to track the fleeing Chaney. Despite their differences, their ruthless determination leads them on a perilous adventure that can only have one outcome: retribution....
7) Iron Man 2
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Now that the world knows billionaire inventor Tony Stark is the armored superhero Iron Man, his life has suddenly become even more intense. Everyone wants in on the Iron Man technology, whether for power or profit, but for Ivan Vanko, it's revenge. With Pepper Potts and James 'Rhodey' Rhodes at his side, Stark must once again suit up and face his most dangerous enemy yet. Includes filmmaker commentary, deleted scenes, featurettes, music video, and...
8) Hamlet
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Español
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Presents William Shakespeare's tragedy in which a Danish prince seeks vengeance for his father's murder after being visited by his ghost.
9) Taken
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Kim is seventeen years-old and the pride and joy of her father, the ex-CIA agent Bryan Mills. Bryan left the agency to stay near Kim in California. Kim lives with her mother Lenore and her wealthy stepfather Stuart. Kim convinces the reluctant Bryan to sign an authorization form so she can travel to Paris with her friend Amanda. When they arrive, they share a cab with a stranger named Peter. Amanda tells him that they are alone in Paris. While Bryan...
10) Furious 7
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Rogue assassin Deckard Shaw is out for revenge against Dominic Toretto and his crew, following the death of his brother in "Fast & Furious 6." Before Shaw can do that, Dom plans to take him out first with help from Brian, Ronan, Tej, and Letty.
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Thirty years after their final clash at the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, Johnny Lawrence is at his lowest point as a jobless handyman haunted by his wasted life. When he rescues a bullied kid from bullies, he is inspired to resurrect the notorious Cobra Kai dojo. It also resurrects his old rivalry with Daniel LaRousso. Daniel is a successful businessman who may be happily married but is missing an essential balance in life since the death of...
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Thirty years after their final clash at the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, Johnny Lawrence is at his lowest point as a jobless handyman haunted by his wasted life. When he rescues a bullied kid from bullies, he is inspired to resurrect the notorious Cobra Kai dojo. It also resurrects his old rivalry with Daniel LaRousso. Daniel is a successful businessman who may be happily married but is missing an essential balance in life since the death of...
14) Bang
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An unsuccessful actress learns what it's like to be on the other side of power when, after a policeman tries to rape her, she steals his gun, clothes, and motorcycle. She then dons his uniform and spends a few hours as an L.A.P.D. motorcycle cop, discovering how people feel about her in her new identity -- and how she feels about herself.
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Outlaw Josey Wales (1976, 136 min.): After avenging his family's brutal murder, Wales is on the lam, pursued by killers but bound to a ragtag group of outcasts.
Pale rider (1985, 116 min.): A stranger named Preacher defends the underdogs when a corporate mining boss attempts to drive independent miners away.
16) Fury
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A once decent man becomes ruthless and bitter when he's falsely accused of a crime and becomes a target for a lynch mob. He escapes, but refuses to let his survival be known, so his attackers can be charged with murder.
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As Destry, a mild-mannered deputy who doesn't like guns, Stewart is called to restore order to the hopelessly corrupt frontier town of Bottleneck. Though reluctant to undertake such an enormous task, he's soon roped into action after meeting the seductive Frenchy (Dietrich), an alluring saloon girl who belts out unforgettable show-stoppers like "The Boys in the Back Room," while winning the hero's heart.
20) Revanche
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An ex-con falls in love with a hooker after becoming an assistant in a brothel, where the pair make plans to escape and start a new life together. Bonus features include documentary, video interview, short film, and a booklet featuring an essay by critic Michael Wood.