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ward-winning historical drama starring Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto. Rodeo cowboy and homophobic redneck Ron Woodroof (McConaughey)'s life is transformed drastically when a work-related accident results in him being diagnosed with AIDS. Given a life-expectancy of 30 days by his doctors, Ron initially continues his life in a state of denial but as the clock keeps ticking he becomes more and more interested in the background of the disease and its treatments. Learning that FDA-unapproved drugs are freely available over the border in Mexico, he takes matters into his own hands and begins transporting them into the United States. As word gets out about Ron's new venture, he is introduced to the local homosexual community and together with his new transgendered friend Rayon (Leto) he establishes the 'Dallas Buyers Club' which offers treatments to those in need. However, with the success of his business comes the attention of the FDA and local drug enforcement and he is soon engaged in a battle with the authorities who want to shut down the club. The film was nominated for six Academy Awards and won three, including Best Actor (McConaughey) and Best Supporting Actor (Leto). Both actors also received the corresponding accolades at the Golden Globes.
Thomas Shelby heads up one of Birmingham's most feared criminal organisations. But when he sees an opportunity to move up in the world, it becomes clear that his ambition knows no bounds. With a spectacular cast, creator Steven Knight's phenomenal vision of a family’s odyssey through British society is intense, deeply moving and wildly entertaining.
All 10 episodes of the Danish domestic drama series created by Maya Ilsøe. When Veronika Grønnegaard (Kirsten Olesen) leaves the whole of her estate to Signe (Marie Bach Hansen), the daughter she gave up for adoption, when she dies, her four other children are shocked by the decision. As they then attempt to divide the estate up, a number of home truths come out into the open which threaten to change their understanding of their upbringing and themselves.
Bella and Edward have been reunited, but their forbidden relationship is threatened to be torn apart again with an evil vampire still seeking her revenge. And Bella is forced to choose between her true love for Edward or her friendship with Jacob Black as the struggles between vampires and werewolves continues. But there is still another choice for Bella to make, mortality or immortality?
The epic 10-part miniseries that delivers a realistic portrait of WWII's Pacific Theatre as seen through the intertwined odysseys of three U.S. Marines - Robert Leckie, John Basilone and Eugene Sledge. The extraordinary experiences of these men and their fellow Marines take them from the first clash with the Japanese in the haunted jungles of Guadalcanal, through the impenetrable rain firests of Cape Gloucester, across the blasted coral strongholds of Peleliu, up the black sand terraces of Iwo Jima, through the killing fields of Okinawa, to the triumphant, yet uneasy, return home after V-J Day. The viewer will be immersed in combat through the intimate perspective of this diverse, relatable group of men pushed to the limit in battle both physically and psychologically against a relentless enemy unlike any encountered before.
When Jenny, a bright young school girl who longs for adulthood, meets David, a dashing older man, he introduces her to his vibrant world of glamorous friends, chic jazz clubs and her own sexual awakening. But will she let this affair ruin her dreams of attending Oxford, as her headmistress fears? This captivating film sparkles with the wit, charm and style of 1960's Britain.
1940, London, the Blitz. With the country’s morale at stake, Catrin, an untried screenwriter, and a makeshift cast and crew, work under fire to make a film to lift the nation’s flagging spirits; and inspire America to join the war. Partnered alongside fellow screenwriter, Buckley, the pair set off to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation and capture the imagination of the American population. Alongside Gemma Arterton and Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy stars as fading matinee idol Ambrose Hilliard, who reluctantly joins their production in a supporting role. Based on Lissa Evans' novel, Their Finest Hour And A Half, this is a witty, romantic and moving portrayal of a young woman finding her way, and her voice, in the mayhem of war… and the movies!
Garth Davis directs this drama based on a true story. The film follows the remarkable journey of Indian orphan Saroo Brierley (Sunny Pawar/Dev Patel) who, after becoming lost on the streets of Calcutta at five-years-old, is adopted by Australian couple John and Sue Brierley (David Wenham and Nicole Kidman). 25 years later in Australia, Saroo, with the help of his girlfriend Lucy (Rooney Mara), turns to the Internet and Google Earth to finally find and reconnect with his mother, Kamla Mushi (Priyanka Bose), and the rest of his true family. The film was nominated for four Golden Globe Awards including Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Patel), and Best Original Score - Motion Picture (Dustin O'Halloran/Volker Bertelmann) and six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Patel) and Best Supporting Actress (Kidman). The film was also nominated for five BAFTAs, winning for Best Supporting Actor (Patel) and Best Adapted Screenplay (Davies).
All ten episodes from the fifth season of the darkly comic hospital drama starring Edie Falco as tough, outspoken New York nurse Jackie Peyton. In this season, a recently divorced Jackie fights for the custody of her daughters and begins dating again. Meanwhile, Gloria continues to suffer from a memory problem and Dr. Ike Prentiss becomes the new ER chief.
On the surface not much has changed inside the walls of Oswald State Penitentiary. Schillinger has revenge on his mind, Cyril is facing execution, Beecher is hoping for parole and McManus is finding solace in a meditative maze. But there's toil and trouble brewing in the Oz cauldron as the Oz players rehearse for their presentation of Macbeth and the climactic final act.
Ewan McGregor directs and stars in this drama based on the novel by Philip Roth. The film charts the life of Jewish American businessman, and former standout athlete, Seymour 'Swede' Levov (McGregor) whose life begins to unravel during the social and political upheaval of the 1960s. Born and raised in Weequahic, the Jewish neighbourhood of Newark, New Jersey, Swede achieved celebrity status in his local community due to his sports star status, his marriage to former Miss New Jersey, Dawn (Jennifer Connelly), and his place in charge of his father's glove factory. But his perfect upper-class American life comes crashing down when the tensions of the decade tear his country and community apart and his daughter Merry (Dakota Fanning) becomes a radical political activist, with devastating consequences.
All 11 episodes from the first season of the US drama series following two Boston brothers, gangster Michael (Jason Isaacs) and politician Tommy Caffee (Jason Clarke), as they pursue their very different versions of the American dream from opposite sides of the law. Episodes are: 'Mark 8:36', 'Genesis 27:29', 'Matthew 13:57', 'Matthew 5:6', 'Matthew 12:25', 'Samyutta 11:10', 'Genesis 27:39', 'Job 31:5-6', 'Ecclesiastes 7:2', 'Vivekchaudamani: 51' and 'Matthew 22:10'.
After a rough break-up, Elizabeth sets out on a journey across America, leaving behind a life of memories, a dream and a soulful new friend a cafe owner, all while in search of something to mend her broken heart. Waitressing her way through the country, Elizabeth befriends others whose yearnings are greater than hers, including a troubled cop and his estranged wife and a down-on-her luck gambler with a score to settle. Through these individuals, Elizabeth witnesses the true depths of loneliness and emptiness, and begins to understand that her own journey is part of a greater exploration within herself.
Tom Hanks stars in this historical drama, set during the Cold War, directed by Steven Spielberg. When Rudolf Abel (Mark Rylance) sits down on a park bench in Brooklyn, New York, a secret message left for him causes the FBI to arrest him under suspicion of being a Soviet spy. When insurance lawyer James B. Donovan (Hanks) is assigned to Abel's defence, he finds his new challenge increasingly difficult as the defendent refuses to co-operate. The cast also includes Amy Ryan, Alan Alda and Domenick Lombardozzi.
Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson and Dave Franco return to reprise their roles as criminal illusionists in this comedy crime drama. A year on from their last daring heist, The Four Horsemen emerge from hiding to expose the unethical practices of a corrupt tech magnate. Unfortunately for them, they instead find themselves blackmailed into stealing a powerful piece of technology by businessman Walter Mabry (Daniel Radcliffe). Their quest to steal the decrypting device known as 'The Stick' takes magicians Danny (Eisenberg), Merritt (Harrelson), Jack (Franco) and their new partner Lula (Lizzy Caplan) across the globe as they try to pull off another elaborate life-or-death illusion, with help from their FBI insider Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo). The cast also includes Morgan Freeman, Jay Chou, Sanaa Lathan and Michael Caine.
Drama starring Edward Norton. Tobe (Evan Rachel Wood) is a pretty 18-year-old whose father, Wade (David Morse), is the sheriff of a town in California's San Fernando Valley. Tobe is driving to the beach with some friends when she stops at a filling station and meets gas jockey Harlan (Norton), who dresses like a cowpoke and claims to have recently relocated to Los Angeles from South Dakota. Harlan is immediately and obviously taken with Tobe, and when she asks him to tag along for the day, he impulsively quits his job to follow her. Tobe and Harlan soon become a couple, but Wade is convinced Harlan is not all he claims to be.
All 24 episodes from the seventh season of the American crime drama following an elite team of FBI profilers as they analyse the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The episodes are: 'It Takes a Village', 'Proof', 'Dorado Falls', 'Painless', 'From Childhood's Hour', 'Epilogue', 'There's No Place Like Home', 'Hope', 'Self Fulfilling Prophecy', 'The Bittersweet Science', 'True Genius', 'Unknown Subject', 'Snake Eyes', 'Closing Time', 'A Thin Line', 'A Family Affair', 'I Love You, Tommy Brown', 'Foundation', 'Heathridge Manor', 'The Company', 'Divining Rod', 'Profiling 101', 'Hit' and 'Run'.
All 23 episodes from the second season of the American detective series. Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) is an independent consultant with the California Bureau of Investigation, who has the remarkable ability to solve serious crimes using his razor-sharp observational skills. Episodes are: 'Redemption', 'The Scarlett Letter', 'Red Badge', 'Red Menace', 'Red Scare', 'Black, Gold and Red Blood', 'Red Bulls', 'His Red Right Hand', 'A Price Above Rubies', 'Throwing Fire', 'Rose-Coloured Glasses', 'Bleeding Heart', 'Redline', 'Blood in, Blood Out', 'Red Herring', 'Code Red', 'The Red Box', 'Aingavite Baa', 'Blood Money', 'Red All Over', '18-5-4', 'Red Letter' and 'Red Sky in the Morning'.
Tim Burton directs this biographical drama starring Christoph Waltz and Amy Adams. The film follows the story of American artist Margaret Keane (Adams), who, in the 1960s, allowed her husband Walter (Waltz) to claim credit for her artwork, believing that a female artist could not find success through painting. The Keanes acquired huge amounts of wealth through Margaret's work and the paintings were in high demand throughout their time living together as husband and wife. However, when they later became separated, Margaret announced to the world that she was in fact the true author of the paintings, sparking a long-drawn-out legal battle between her and her estranged husband... Adams won a Golden Globe Award for her performance.
The complete first season of the popular American drama series which takes a darkly comedic look at suburbia, where the secret lives of housewives aren't always what they seem. Episodes comprise: 'Pilot', 'Ah, But Underneath', 'Pretty Little Picture', 'Who's that Woman?', 'Come in, Stranger', 'Running to Stand Still', 'Anything You Can Do', 'Guilty', 'Suspicious Minds', 'Come Back To Me', 'Move On', 'Every Day a Little Death', 'Your Fault', 'Love Is in the Air (a.k.a. What I Did for Love)', 'Impossible', 'The Ladies Who Lunch', 'There Won't Be Trumpets', 'Children Will Listen', 'Live Alone and Like It (a.k.a. An Unexpected Song)', 'Fear No More', 'Sunday in the Park with George', 'Goodbye For Now' and 'One Wonderful Day'.
Frantic (1988)
Presumed Innocent (1990)
The Fugitive (1993)
Firewall (2006)
42 (2013)
All 13 episodes from the second series of the award-winning political drama starring Kevin Spacey. Based on the novel by Michael Dobbs and the subsequent BBC adaptation of the book, the series follows Francis Underwood (Spacey), a politician whose sense of ambition is matched and encouraged by his wife Claire (Robin Wright). Armed with an arsenal of political secrets to equal anyone in Washington, Francis is more than willing to scheme and blackmail his way to the top. In this series, Underwood is appointed Vice President of the USA. However, never one to rest on his laurels, he soon has his eye on the top job...
Winter 1968, and showbiz legend Judy Garland arrives in swinging London to perform in a sell-out run at The Talk of the Town. It is 30 years since she shot to global stardom in THE WIZARD OF OZ, but if her voice has weakened, its dramatic intensity has only grown. As she prepares for the show, battles with management, charms musicians, and reminisces with friends and adoring fans, her wit and warmth shine through. Even her dreams of romance seem undimmed as she embarks on a courtship with Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband. And yet Judy is fragile. After working for 45 of her 47 years, she is exhausted; haunted by memories of a childhood lost to Hollywood; gripped by a desire to be back home with her kids. Will she have the strength to go on? Featuring some of her best-known songs, the film celebrates the voice, the capacity for love and the sheer pizzazz of “the world’s greatest entertainer”. (Academy Award winner: Best Actress (Renee Zellweger). Also nominated for Best Make-Up & Hairstyling) |
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