Jamie Foxx
1) Robin Hood
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An action-packed retelling of the classic legend filled with thrilling battle sequences, mind-blowing fight choreography, and epic adventure. Returning home from the Crusades, Robin of Loxley finds his country oppressed by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. With the help of Moorish warrior Little John, Robin transforms into the heroic outlaw Robin Hood, taking up arms to fight the sheriff and win the heart of his love, Maid Marian.
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"For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighborhood hero's identity is revealed, bringing his Super Hero responsibilities into conflict with his normal life and putting those he cares about most at risk. When he enlists Doctor Strange's help to restore his secret, the spell tears a hole in their world, releasing the most powerful villains who have ever fought a Spider-Man in any universe. Now, Peter will have to overcome...
3) Just mercy
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A powerful and thought-provoking true story follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his history-making battle for justice. After graduating from Harvard, Bryan had his pick of lucrative jobs. Instead, he heads to Alabama to defend those wrongly condemned or who were not afforded proper representation, with the support of local advocate Eva Ansley. One of his first and most incendiary cases is that of Walter McMillian, a death-row inmate.
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Follows the intertwining storylines of a diverse group of Los Angelenos as they navigate their way through romance and heartbreak over the course of one Valentine's Day. Couples and singles experience the pinnacles and pitfalls of finding, keeping or ending relationships in a day in the life of love.
5) Dreamgirls
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Three young women, Deena Jones, Effie White and Lorrell Robinson desire to become pop stars. They get their wish when they are picked to be backup singers for the legendary James "Thunder" Early. When they are set free for leads, Curtis Taylor and Effie's brother C.C. decide that Deena should be the lead singer, which upsets Effie. The girls discover exactly what it takes to be in the music business and what they must give up to realize their dreams....
6) Robin Hood
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The classic tale of Robin Hood who steals from the rich and gives to the poor.
7) Just mercy
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A powerful and thought-provoking true story follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his history-making battle for justice. After graduating from Harvard, Bryan had his pick of lucrative jobs. Instead, he heads to Alabama to defend those wrongly condemned or who were not afforded proper representation, with the support of local advocate Eva Ansley. One of his first and most incendiary cases is that of Walter McMillian.
8) Dreamgirls
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Three young women, Deena Jones, Effie White, and Lorrell Robinson, desire to become pop stars. They get their wish when they are picked to be backup singers for the legendary James "Thunder" Early. When they are set free for leads, Curtis Taylor and Effie's brother C.C. decide that Deena should be the lead singer, which upsets Effie. The girls discover exactly what it takes to be in the music business and what they must give up to realize their dreams....
9) Ray
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Ray Charles was born in a poor predominantly black town in central Florida. He went blind at the age of 7. With the staunch support of his determined single mother, he developed a fierce resolve. He had wit and incredible talent which would eventually enable him to overcome not only Jim Crow racism and the cruel prejudices against the blind, but also discover his own sound which revolutionized American popular music. Nonetheless, as Ray's unprecedented...
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"After being dumped by his fiancée, aspiring writer Quincy Watson pens the ultimate 'how-to' book on breaking up. Whe it becomes a smash best-seller, Quincy starts giving his cousin, Evan, choice tips on how to win the battle of the sexes. But when Evan's beautiful girlfriend gets wind of the plan, it's these players that end up getting played in this sexy comedy of errors about breaking up, breaking through, and breaking all the rules"--Container....
11) Ray
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Ray Charles went blind at the age of seven. Inspired by his mother who insisted he make his own way, he found his calling at the keyboard. 'Ray' follows as he overcomes drug addiction while becoming one of the country's most beloved performers.
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Catch up the beginning of the Peter Parker saga with THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. Then, when Spider-Man's enemies united in THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2, Peter Parker finds that his greatest battle is about to begin. 2017 Digibook Synopsis: The untold story of the legendary web-shooter unfolds in the blockbuster Amazing Spider-Man films, directed by Marc Webb. The saga begins in The Amazing Spider-Man, as Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) becomes Spider-Man and...
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Spider-Man. "Ordinary teenager Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) is transformed into superhero Spider-Man after he's bitten by a super-spider. When the diabolical Green Goblin creates mayhem in Manhattan, the unstoppable Spider-Man faces the ultimate challenge: to squash his arch-enemy, to save New York City, and to win the heart of MJ (Kirsten Dunst), the girl next door."
Spider-Man 2. "Though Peter Parker tries to leave crime-fighting to live an ordinary...
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Held up: A romantic getaway turns into one hilarious bungle after another when a successful businessman is dumped in the desert by his beautiful fiancée, has his car jacked, and is taken hostage in a stickup at the local Sip & Zip!
The wash:To earn some money quick, Sean gets a job with his friend at the local car wash and gets more than he bargained for.
The cookout: Todd Anderson's life changes overnight when he signs a
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The amazing Spider-man: In this original story high school student Peter Parker stumbles across a clue as to why his parents vanished when he was young, and soon finds himself on a collision course with his dad's former partner, Dr. Curt Connors who can transform into a humanoid lizard.
The amazing Spider-man 2: It's great to be Spider-Man, but being Spider-Man comes at a price: Peter in love with Gwen Stacy struggles with the responsibilities of...