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Cast: Anthony Perkins, Karl Malden, Edd Byrnes, Bing RussellJim Piersall is groomed by his loving but hard-driving father (living vicariously through his son) to play major league baseball. His desire to succeed to please his father leads to mental illness and a nervous breakdown. Can he overcome those difficulties and return to the major leagues?
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Cast: Antonio Banderas, Billie Piper, Jonathan Pryce, MadonnaHigh-flying, adored! The film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical depicting the infamous real-life story of Eva "Evita" Duarte de Peron, the wife of President Juan Peron, who rose from poverty to become the most famous Argentine woman in history. Her huge political influence and constant charity works earned her scorn and fear from the military and upper classes but adoration and love from the workers and descamisados. Evita's legendary life is displayed before your eyes as the most hated and most beloved woman in Argentina.
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Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington's year dug in with the Second Platoon in one of Afghanistan's most strategically crucial valleys reveals extraordinary insight into the surreal combination of back breaking labor, deadly firefights, and camaraderie as the soldiers painfully push back the Taliban.
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Cast: Joey Lauren Adams, Tim Blake Nelson, Leo Fitzpatrick, Isaiah WashingtonAn abandoned boy is lured to America and drawn into the shadow of a dangerous father figure. Inspired by the real-life events that led to the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks.
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Cast: Joe Rogan, Adolf Hitler, Donald TrumpA rare, intimate glimpse into the life and mind of Jordan Peterson, the academic and best-selling author who captured the world's attention with his criticisms of political correctness and his life-changing philosophy on discovering personal meaning. Christened as the most influential public intellectual in the western world, University of Toronto psychology professor Jordan Peterson skyrocketed to fame after he published a controversial viral video series entitled "Professor Against Political Correctness" in 2016. Within 2 years, he sold over 3 million copies of his self-help book, 12 Rules For Life, and became simultaneously branded by some as an academic rockstar selling out theatres around the world, and by others as a dangerous threat to progressive society. THE RISE OF JORDAN PETERSON intimately traces the transformative period of Peterson's life while visiting rare moments with his family, friends and foes who share their own versions of the Jordan Peterson story.
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Cast: Tilda Swinton, Sean Bean, Robbie Coltrane, Dexter FletcherFictionalized biopic of famed 17th century Italian painter Michelangelo Merisi de Caravaggio. As a young man, he gained the support of Cardinal Del Monte and Caravaggio proceeded to develop a new style of painting giving a more realistic view of the world in which he lived. He also begins love affairs with one of his models, Ranuccio as well as with Ranuccio's girlfriend Lena. Their relationship leads to murder and deceit.—garykmcd
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Cast: Holly Fields, Christopher Walken, Frances Sternhagen, Juliet SorciWhitley Strieber goes with his family and some friends to his holiday home in the forest. They experience some weird occurances, are they UFO activity? Whitley is abducted and then faces a horrible dilema; was I abducted or am I going mad? He sees a psychiatrist who tries to use hypnotic regression to discover the truth.
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Cast: PeléLooks back at the extraordinary 12-year period in which Pelé, the only man to win three World Cup titles, went from young superstar in 1958 to national hero in 1970; a radical yet turbulent era in Brazil’s history.
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Cast: James Hong, Henry Winkler, Ralph Macchio, Marion RossThe Oscar nominated actor best known for his role of Mr. Miyagi, left behind a painfully revealing autobiographical record of his much-too-brief time here on earth. Tracing his journey from being bed bound as a boy to the bright lights and discrimination in Hollywood. Deep inside that sweet, generous, multi-talented performer seethed an army of demons, that even alcohol and drug abuse couldn't mask.
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Cast: Sharon Stone, Sam Shepard, Michael Murphy, Bette MidlerRolling Thunder Revue; a Bob Dylan Story that captures the spirit of America in 1975, and the joyous music that Dylan performed during that year. Part documentary, part concert film, part fever dream, Rolling Thunder is a one of a kind experience, from master filmmaker Martin Scorsese.
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The story of the monumental life and tragic death of legendary Brazilian motor-racing Champion, Ayrton Senna. Spanning the decade from his arrival in Formula One in the mid 80's, the film follows Senna's struggles both on track against his nemesis, French World Champion Alain Prost, and off it, against the politics which infest the sport. Sublime, spiritual yet, on occasion, ruthless - Senna conquers and transcends Formula One to become a global superstar. Privately, he is humble, almost shy, and fiercely patriotic, donating millions to his native Brasil and contemplating a life beyond motor-racing. Yet he is struck down in his prime on the blackest weekend in the history of the sport, watched live on television by 300 million people. Years on he is revered in Formula One as the greatest motor racing driver of all time - and in Brasil as a Saint.
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Cast: Martin Scorsese, Levon Helm, Joni Mitchell, Ringo Starr"The Last Waltz" chronicles the final performance of The Band, a Canadian-American rock group known for their soulful music and captivating live shows. As their decade-long journey comes to an end, lead vocalist and songwriter Robbie Robertson decides to organize a grand farewell concert at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco on Thanksgiving Day, 1976. The film opens with interviews of the band members reflecting on their time together and the reasons behind their decision to retire from touring. Their heartfelt conversations set the stage for an emotional and nostalgic event that will mark the end of an era. The Last Waltz brings together an extraordinary lineup of musical guests, each chosen for their unique contributions to The Band's career. From rock 'n' roll icons like Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and Neil Young to blues legends Muddy Waters and B.B. King, the stage is graced by an impressive array of talent. The concert becomes a celebration of not only The Band's remarkable journey but also the rich tapestry of musical genres they have influenced. Throughout the film, Scorsese seamlessly blends electrifying live performances with intimate backstage moments, capturing the camaraderie and chemistry between the musicians. Behind-the-scenes footage and interviews provide glimpses into the band's history, creative process, and the challenges they faced along the way. As the night progresses, the energy of the concert intensifies, culminating in a powerful rendition of The Band's signature song, "The Weight," with all the guests joining in on stage. The Last Waltz becomes a grand symphony of music, emotion, and farewell, as The Band bids farewell to their fans and the world of touring. "The Last Waltz" is not just a concert film but a testament to the power of music and the enduring legacy of a band that left an indelible mark on rock 'n' roll. With Scorsese's masterful direction and a cast of musical legends, the film stands as a timeless tribute to the magic of live performance and the bittersweet beauty of endings.
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Cast: Daniel Mays, Mark Gatiss, Richard Dillane, Charlie Creed-MilesIn 1952 journalist Peter Wildeblood, at a time when same-sex was a crime, picks up RAF corporal Eddie McNally, thus beginning a love affair, often conducted through letters. Peter introduces him to Edward, Lord Montagu and the earl's cousin Michael Pitt-Rivers but Peter's love letters to Eddie lead to his arrest and, along with Montagu and Michael he is put on trial . McNally and Johnny Reynolds, another young gay from their circle, are granted immunity if they testify for the prosecution and the three defendants are all jailed. In prison Peter hears about the Wolfenden committee which, partly in response to public sympathy for the harsh treatment of gay men, is seeking to change the law and, on release, bravely and openly gives the committee evidence and advice. Nonetheless it will be a decade before homosexuality is decriminalized. As with Channel 4's treatment of the same case in 2007, 'A Very British Sex Scandal', the drama is intercut with interviews with elderly gay men, who, like Peter, suffered discrimination in the 1950s and 1960s.
