Run Lola Run begins with stunning visuals and a voice-over talking about humans and the ultimate questions- where do we come from, and what do we believe in. We are reminded that the reality of life is that we continue to ask one question after the next. The opening credits sequence includes a full introduction […]
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Set on the west coast of Ireland, the film begins with Pádraic (Colin Farrell) waking up on a fine morning and making a discovery that leaves him baffled and shocked. Pádraic’s best friend, Colm (Brendan Gleeson), doesn’t like him anymore and wants to end their friendship. Colm’s attitude and explanation for ending the long-term friendship
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Set in Rural Ireland in 1981, the film follows a young girl named Cáit (Catherine Clinch). Living with her mother, father, and sisters, her home life is filled with sadness and neglect, and Cáit is quite shy, generally keeping to herself. We see Cáit’s current lifestyle and challenges firsthand, such as when she is told
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Police Sergeant Neil Howie (Edward Woodward) receives a letter from an unknown person giving him details about a young girl currently missing on Summerisle, a Scottish island. He decides to travel to Summerisle by plane and investigate the recent disappearance by questioning community members and observing. However, most people within the village claim they are
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Based on a true story that all started in Queensland, Australia, Henry (Sean Harris) is a man exhausted by his life and haunted by his past crimes. Travelling by bus, Henry meets a man named Paul (Steve Mouzakis) and the two strike up a conversation, leading to a new friendship. Paul invites Henry into a
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Set in the Adriatic Sea, Murina follows a young teenage girl named Julija (Gracija Filipovic), who lives with her mother and father. We quickly understand that Julija’s father is quite controlling and even has bursts of abusive moments toward her. We also learn that Julija desires a life of freedom and change as she is
It’s been over thirty years since Maverick, aka Pete Mitchell (Tom Cruise), took part in Top Gun. Currently, Maverick works as a test pilot, laying low and waiting for retirement. Plus, he knows he’ll never be promoted doing what he’s doing, and this pleases him. But Pete made a bold, courageous move during his most
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Evelyn (Michelle Yeoh) and her husband, Waymond (Ke Huy Quan), own the local laundromat, and their home is located on the floor above. As the film begins, we soon learn more about Evelyn and Waymond’s marriage and the challenges surrounding them. Some of these relate to the stress of the business, Evelyn struggling to accept her
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Set in New York, The Odd Couple follows two friends. Felix (Jack Lemmon) is a writer for a news network but has a broken heart as he’s going through the early stages of divorce. His friend, Oscar (Walter Matthau), is a passionate sports journalist. These two men, who live very differently, are both about to
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During his second year of fighting crime as the Caped Crusader, Batman (Robert Pattinson) discovers dark details relating to corruption. But corruption isn’t the only major threat for The Batman. Lurking around Gotham City is a creepy serial killer who calls himself The Riddler. We soon learn that The Riddler desires to play a new
