Rachel Weisz
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Inspired by actual events, this "ripped-from-the-headlines" thriller features Kathy Bolkovac (Rachel Weisz) as a Nebraskan police officer who takes a job working as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. Her expectations of helping to rebuild a devastated country are dashed when she uncovers a dangerous reality of corruption, cover-up, and intrigue amid a world of private contractors and multinational diplomatic doubletalk.
3) Disobedience
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Ronit (Rachel Weisz) returns to the Orthodox Jewish community that shunned her decades earlier for an attraction to a childhood friend Esti (Rachel McAdams). Once reunited, their passions reignite as they explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality. Winner of Best Supporting Actor (Alessandro Nivola) and nominated for Best British Independent Film at the **British Independent Film Awards.** Official Selection at the **Toronto International Film...
4) Denial
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When Deborah Lipstadt speaks out against Holocaust denier David Irving over his falsification of history, she discovers that the stakes are higher than ever in the battle for historical truth. Now faced with a libel lawsuit in British court, Lipstadt and her attorney have the heavy burden of proving that the Holocaust actually happened, in a riveting legal fight with stunning consequences.
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Rachel Weisz, in a deeply vulnerable performance, plays Hester Collyer, the wife of an upper-class judge (Simon Russell Beale) and a free spirit trapped in a passionless marriage. She meets Freddie (Tom Hiddleston), a troubled former Royal Air Force pilot, and begins an erotic relationship leaving her emotionally stranded and physically isolated. Director Terrence Davies' signature style includes beautiful tracking shots as well as the use of popular...
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Miriam collection volume 5
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Jeremy, a big-hearted owner of a small New York diner, tries to soothe Elizabeth's jilted heart with his blueberry pie. But only after going on a year-long cross-country odyssey does she realize love was right at her doorstep all along.
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Johnny Worricker trilogy volume 1
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Johnny Worricker is a long-serving MI5 officer. His boss and best friend Benedict Baron dies suddenly, leaving behind him an inexplicable file, threatening the stability of the organization. Meanwhile, a seemingly chance encounter with Johnny's striking next-door neighbor and political activist Nancy Pierpan seems too good to be true. Johnny is forced to walk out of his job, and then out of his identity to find out the truth.
8) Dream house
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Will Atenton quit a high-profile job in Manhattan to relocate his wife, Libby, and their two daughters to a quaint New England town. But as they settle into their new life, they discover their perfect home was once the murder scene of a mother and her children. When Will investigates, he's not sure if he's seeing ghosts or if the tragic events are somehow related to his past. The only clues come from his mysterious neighbor.
9) Runaway jury
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After a man dies in a shooting incident, his wife files a lawsuit against the company that manufactured the gun. Her lawyer argues that the firm in question knew the shop which sold the weapon was not following federal regulations. As the case goes to trial, the firearm manufacturer takes no chances on the outcome, and they hire Rankin Fitch, a "jury consultant" who makes it his business to see that he knows enough about the jurors to be able to guarantee...
11) Constantine
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Tells the story of irreverent supernatural detective John Constantine who has literally been to hell and back. Skeptical policewoman Angela Dodson teams up with Constantine in order to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister. During their investigation they are taken through the world of demons and angels that exists just beneath the Los Angeles landscape. Caught in a catastrophic series of otherworldy events, the two become inextricably involved...
12) Constantine
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Supernatural detective John Constantine and policewoman Angela Dodson travel to the world of demons and angels.
14) The favourite
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In the early eighteenth century, two noble women compete with each other for the position of Queen Anne's intimate companion and confidante.
15) The fountain
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Yesterday, today, tomorrow. Past, present, future. Through time and space, one man embarks on a bold 1,000-year odyssey to defeat humankind's most indomitable foe: Death. Tom is a man who is devoted to one woman, Izzi, and becomes determined to protect her from forces that threaten her existence. His quest leads him to 16th century Europe and America where Tomas is a Spanish explorer searching for Incan magic; to the present day where Tom is a doctor...
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Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away to the vibrant Land of Oz. There he meets three witches, who are not convinced he's the great wizard everyone's expecting. Reluctantly drawn into epic problems facing Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it's too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity, and even some wizardry, Oscar transforms himself into...
17) Complete unknown
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Complete unknown is Marston's first English language film and centers on Tom and a mysterious woman named Alice. When Tom and his wife host a dinner party to celebrate his birthday and one of their guests brings a date named Alice. Tom is convinced he knows her even though she's going by a different name with a different biography, and she's not acknowledging she knows him.
18) Envy
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"Tim and his best friend, Nick, shared and shared alike, until Tim turned down a chance to invest in Nick's latest crazy invention; Now Nick is raking in the millions while his buddy is green with envy. Enter a cagey and conniving vagabond who's got a plan to turn the tables and steer a little profit to himself"--Container.
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Stephen and Bloom are brothers who have been con artists since they were kids. Stephen is the mastermind, while Bloom is the main character of Stephen's stories. As adults, they travel the world and never enlist the same people twice in their cons, except for their consistent sidekick, the mysterious and primarily silent Bang Bang, a Japanese woman who just appeared in their lives one day and happens to have a penchant for blowing things up. As Bloom...