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Project Almanac

Project Almanac

πŸ“… Release: January 30, 2015
🎭 Genre: Sci-FiThriller
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Jonny Weston, Sofia Black D'Elia, Amy Landecker, Sir Maejor, Ginny Gardner, Gary Grubbs, Patrick Johnson, Allen Evangelista, Sam Lerner, Gary Weeks
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the found-footage sci-fi thriller [m=Project Almanac], a group of teenagers makes a staggering discovery that will change their lives forever. Directed by [c=Dean Israelite] and produced by [c=Mic...
Beautiful & Twisted

Beautiful & Twisted

πŸ“… Release: January 31, 2015
🎭 Genre: Drama
🎬 Starring: Rob Lowe, Paz Vega, Candice Bergen, Seychelle Gabriel, Jude Ciccolella, Walter Fauntleroy, Michelle Hurd, Hemky Madera, Vinicius Machado, Juan Monsalvez, Soni Bringas, Sharisse Baker-Bernard, Zachary Rifkin
πŸ“– Synopsis: A true story of a couple's obsession, jealousy and greed, which ends in one of the most notorious cold-blooded murders in recent history. Set against blue-sky Miami in a world of money, privilege and ...
Loft, The

Loft, The

πŸ“… Release: January 30, 2015
🎭 Genre: Thriller
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Karl Urban, James Marsden, Isabel Lucas, Rhona Mitra, Wentworth Miller, Eric Stonestreet, Rachael Taylor, Matthias Schoenaerts, Margarita Levieva, Valerie Cruz, Robert Wisdom, Kristin Lehman, Elaine Cassidy
πŸ“– Synopsis: Karl Urban (Star Trek Into Darkness) and James Marsden (2 Guns) star in the tense psychological thriller THE LOFT, the story of five married guys who conspire to secretly share a penthouse loft in the...
Black Or White

Black Or White

πŸ“… Release: January 30, 2015
🎭 Genre: Drama
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer, Jennifer Ehle, Anthony Mackie, Bill Burr, Gillian Jacobs, Andre Holland, Mpho Koaho, Jillian Estell
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the heartfelt drama "Black or White," directed by [c=Mike Binder], the complexities of family, race, and love unfold through the eyes of a grieving grandfather. [c=Kevin Costner] portrays Elliott ...
Amira & Sam

Amira & Sam

πŸ“… Release: January 30, 2015
🎭 Genre: RomanceComedy
🎬 Starring: Martin Starr, Dina Shihabi, Paul Wesley, Laith Nakli, David Rasche, Ross Marquand, Taylor Wilcox, Claire Byrne, James Chen
πŸ“– Synopsis: To help adjust to coming home from war, Sam Seneca (Martin Starr, "Silicon Valley," Knocked Up), a former Green Beret, takes a stab at a life-long dream: stand-up comedy. He also lands a high-paying j...
Suburban Gothic

Suburban Gothic

πŸ“… Release: January 30, 2015
🎭 Genre: HorrorComedy
🎬 Starring: Matthew Gray Gubler, Kat Dennings, Ray Wise, Barbara Niven, Muse Watson, Sally Kirkland, Mel Rodriguez, Jeffrey Combs
πŸ“– Synopsis: Raymond has a prestigious MBA, but he can't find work. He can also channel the paranormal, but chatting with a cute girl still mystifies him. Kicked out of his apartment, Raymond returns home to his o...
Girlhood

Girlhood

πŸ“… Release: January 30, 2015
🎭 Genre: Drama
🎬 Starring: Karidja Toure, Assa Sylla, Lindsay Karamoh, Marietou Toure
πŸ“– Synopsis: Fed up with her abusive family situation, lack of school prospects and the "boys' law" in the neighborhood, Marieme starts a new life after meeting a group of three free-spirited girls. She changes he...
Wild Card

Wild Card

πŸ“… Release: January 30, 2015
🎭 Genre: ActionThriller
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Jason Statham, Anne Heche, Sofia Vergara, Michael Angarano, Dominik Garcia-Lorido, Stanley Tucci, Hope Davis, Milo Ventimiglia, Max Casella, Jason Alexander, Max Casella
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the action-packed thriller [m=Wild Card], directed by [d=Simon West], viewers are taken on a gripping journey through the seedy underbelly of Las Vegas. The story follows a charismatic but trouble...
Supremacy

Supremacy

πŸ“… Release: January 30, 2015
🎭 Genre: Drama
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Joe Anderson, Danny Glover, Dawn Olivieri, Derek Luke, Evan Ross, Anson Mount, Lela Rochon, Thomas F. Duffy, Shaun Taylor-Corbett, Robin Bobeau, Christopher Warner
πŸ“– Synopsis: Directed by [c=Deon Taylor], this gripping drama thrusts viewers into a harrowing 24-hour period following the violent escape of a white supremacist from prison. [c=Joe Anderson] delivers a chilling ...
Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of

Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of

πŸ“… Release: January 30, 2015
🎭 Genre: DocumentaryMusic
🎬 Starring: Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, A.J. McLean, Kevin Richardson
πŸ“– Synopsis: "Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of" is a surprising and rewarding journey filmed over 2 years that delves into the extremes of fame, fortune, betrayal and renewal. The documentary follows ...
Devil's Violinist, The

Devil's Violinist, The

πŸ“… Release: January 30, 2015
🎭 Genre: Drama
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: David Garrett, Jared Harris, Joely Richardson, Christian McKay, Veronica Ferres, Helmut Berger, Olivia d'Abo, Andrea Deck
πŸ“– Synopsis: In this dramatic biographical film, [c=David Garrett] stars as the legendary 19th-century violinist NiccolΓ² Paganini, a virtuoso whose extraordinary talent and flamboyant lifestyle earned him a repu...
Cronies

Cronies

πŸ“… Release: January 25, 2015
🎭 Genre: DramaComedy
🎬 Starring: George Sample III, Zurich Buckner, Brian Kowalski, Landra Taylor, Samiyah Womack, Elinor Nelson, Homer Simmons
πŸ“– Synopsis: Louis and Jack were best childhood friends, but their present-day relationship is challenged by Louis' new friendships and family priorities, which collide with Jack's loud and aggressive behavior. Th...
With This Ring

With This Ring

πŸ“… Release: January 24, 2015
🎭 Genre: RomanceComedy
🎬 Starring: Jill Scott, Eve, Regina Hall, Brooklyn Sudano, Brian White, Jason George, Deion Sanders, Stephen Bishop
πŸ“– Synopsis: After attending their friend Elise's (Sudano) wedding to Nate (Bishop) on New Year's Eve, Trista (Hall), a career-driven talent agent, Viviane (Scott), a successful gossip columnist, and Amaya (Cooper...
Justice League: Throne Of Atlantis

Justice League: Throne Of Atlantis

πŸ“… Release: January 27, 2015
🎭 Genre: AnimationActionAdventure
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Sam Witwer, Christopher Gorham, Jason O'Mara, Sean Astin, Rosario Dawson, Nathan Fillion, Steve Blum, Sean Patrick Thomas, Sirena Irwin, Matt Lanter, Sumalee Montano, Jerry O'Connell
πŸ“– Synopsis: As Orm and Black Manta make their move against the surface world after the battle with Apokolips forces in Justice League War had deadly consequences for Atlantis, the queen of the lost underwater civ...
Dope

Dope

πŸ“… Release: June 19, 2015
🎭 Genre: DramaComedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Shameik Moore, Kiersey Clemons, Tony Revolori, Blake Anderson, Zoe Kravitz, A$AP Rocky, Tyga, Chanel Iman, Kimberly Elise, Forest Whitaker, Rick Fox
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the vibrant yet challenging streets of Inglewood, high school senior Malcolm [c=Shameik Moore] is a self-proclaimed geek obsessed with 90s hip-hop culture, striving for a future beyond his neighbo...
Ten Thousand Saints

Ten Thousand Saints

πŸ“… Release: August 14, 2015
🎭 Genre: Drama
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Asa Butterfield, Ethan Hawke, Hailee Steinfeld, Emile Hirsch, Emily Mortimer, Julianne Nicholson
πŸ“– Synopsis: Set in the gritty, punk-infused landscape of 1980s New York City, this coming-of-age drama follows teenager Jude Keffy-Horn, portrayed by [c=Asa Butterfield], whose life unravels after a tragic event...
James White

James White

πŸ“… Release: November 13, 2015
🎭 Genre: Drama
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Christopher Abbott, Cynthia Nixon, Kid Cudi, Ron Livingston, David Call, Makenzie Leigh, Jeanette Dilone
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the raw and emotionally charged drama [m=James White], [c=Christopher Abbott] delivers a searing performance as the title character, a young man in New York City adrift in a haze of hedonism and a...
Bronze, The

Bronze, The

πŸ“… Release: March 18, 2016
🎭 Genre: DramaComedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Melissa Rauch, Gary Cole, Thomas Middleditch, Sebastian Stan, Cecily Strong, Haley Lu Richardson, Cecily Strong
πŸ“– Synopsis: A decade ago, Hope Ann Greggory (Melissa Rauch) was America's sweetheart. Her inspired performance on a ruptured Achilles at the world's most prestigious gymnastics tournament clinched an unlikely bro...
Little Game, A

Little Game, A

πŸ“… Release: December 12, 2014
🎭 Genre: AdventureFamily
🎬 Starring: Ralph Macchio, Janeane Garofalo, F. Murray Abraham, Olympia Dukakis, Rachel Dratch, Fatima Ptacek, Kimberly Quinn
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the charming family adventure "A Little Game", a young girl's vivid imagination becomes the key to connecting with her grandfather in unexpected ways. [c=Ralph Macchio] stars as Max, a struggling ...
Mortdecai

Mortdecai

πŸ“… Release: January 23, 2015
🎭 Genre: ActionComedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor, Olivia Munn, Paul Bettany, Jeff Goldblum, Michael Culkin, Alec Utgoff, Carly Steel, Michael Byrne, Susannah Allman
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the action-comedy film [m=Mortdecai], directed by [c=David Koepp], the charming and somewhat inept art dealer Charlie Mortdecai, played by [c=Johnny Depp], finds himself embroiled in a dangerous a...
Boy Next Door, The

Boy Next Door, The

πŸ“… Release: January 23, 2015
🎭 Genre: ThrillerPsychological
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Guzman, Kristin Chenoweth, John Corbett, Hill Harper, Ian Nelson, Travis Schuldt, Raquel Gardner
πŸ“– Synopsis: A quiet suburban life shatters when a lonely teacher, [c=Jennifer Lopez] as Claire Peterson, finds a dangerous obsession lurking behind a charming smile. Recently separated and struggling to reconnec...
Strange Magic

Strange Magic

πŸ“… Release: January 23, 2015
🎭 Genre: AnimationFamilyFantasy
⭐ Rating: PG
🎬 Starring: Alan Cumming, Evan Rachel Wood, Kristin Chenoweth, Maya Rudolph, Sam Palladio, Peter Stormare, Alfred Molina, Elijah Kelley, Bob Einstein, Meredith Anne Bull
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the whimsical musical fantasy [m=Strange Magic], directed by [c=Gary Rydstrom], a vibrant fairy kingdom is thrown into chaos when a powerful love potion brewed by the Sugar Plum Fairy, played by [...
Mommy

Mommy

πŸ“… Release: January 23, 2015
🎭 Genre: Drama
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Anne Dorval, Antoine-Olivier Pilon, Suzanne Clement, Alexandre Goyette, Patrick Huard
πŸ“– Synopsis: Directed by [c=Xavier Dolan], this emotionally charged drama plunges viewers into the turbulent world of Diane DesprΓ©s, a fiercely loving but volatile single mother played by [c=Anne Dorval], who is...
Son Of A Gun

Son Of A Gun

πŸ“… Release: January 23, 2015
🎭 Genre: ThrillerDrama
🎬 Starring: Ewan McGregor, Brenton Thwaites, Alicia Vikander, Jacek Koman, Matt Nable, Eddie Baroo
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the gritty Australian thriller [m=Son of a Gun], directed by [c=Julius Avery], a naive young man named JR, played by [c=Brenton Thwaites], is thrust into a brutal prison world where survival depen...
Black Sea

Black Sea

πŸ“… Release: January 23, 2015
🎭 Genre: AdventureThriller
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Jude Law, Scoot McNairy, Jodie Whittaker, Ben Mendelsohn, Konstantin Khabensky, Karl Davies, Daniel Ryan
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the claustrophobic depths of the ocean, [c=Jude Law] stars as Robinson, a hardened submarine captain who has just been laid off from his salvage job. Desperate and bitter, he assembles a ragtag cr...
Song One

Song One

πŸ“… Release: January 23, 2015
🎭 Genre: Drama
🎬 Starring: Anne Hathaway, Johnny Flynn, Mary Steenburgen, Ben Rosenfield, Stefano Villabona, Al Thompson, Gideon Glick
πŸ“– Synopsis: Oscar winner Anne Hathaway (Interstellar, Les Miserables) stars as Franny in "Song One", a romantic drama set against the backdrop of Brooklyn's vibrant modern-folk music scene. After Franny's musicia...
Manny

Manny

πŸ“… Release: January 23, 2015
🎭 Genre: DocumentarySport
🎬 Starring: Liam Neeson, Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach, Mark Wahlberg, Jeremy Piven, Jinkee Pacquiao, Larry Merchant, Bert Sugar, Alex Ariza, Jimmy Kimmel
πŸ“– Synopsis: From abject poverty to becoming a ten-time boxing world champion, congressman, and international icon, Manny Pacquiao is the true definition of a Cinderella story. In the Philippines, he first entered...
Madea's Tough Love

Madea's Tough Love

πŸ“… Release: January 20, 2015
🎭 Genre: AnimationComedyFamily
⭐ Rating: PG
🎬 Starring: Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis, Rolonda Watts, Avery Kidd Waddell, Bootsy Collins, Cree Summer,
πŸ“– Synopsis: After a hilarious run-in with the law, Madea is sentenced to community service. Determined to do good for the 'hood, Madea enlists Aunt Bam and Uncle Joe to try and save the Moms Mabley Youth Center f...
Humbling, The

Humbling, The

πŸ“… Release: January 23, 2015
🎭 Genre: Drama
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Al Pacino, Greta Gerwig, Dianne Wiest, Kyra Sedgwick, Nina Arianda, Billy Porter, Charles Grodin, Dan Hedaya, Maria Di Angelis, Victor Cruz (II)
πŸ“– Synopsis: "The Humbling" tells the story of aging, suicidal stage actor Simon Axler (Al Pacino) and his struggles to find passion for life again. Near his breaking point, he finds motivation in the form of a yo...