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Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

πŸ“… Release: September 14, 2012
🎭 Genre: Drama
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Josh Radnor, Elizabeth Olsen, Richard Jenkins, Allison Janney, Zac Efron, Elizabeth Reaser, John Magaro, Michael Weston
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the heartfelt drama Liberal Arts, directed by [c=Josh Radnor], a 35-year-old New York City college admissions officer named Jesse, portrayed by [c=Josh Radnor], returns to his alma mater for a pro...
How To Make Money Selling Drugs

How To Make Money Selling Drugs

πŸ“… Release: June 26, 2013
🎭 Genre: Documentary
🎬 Starring: Woody Harrelson, Susan Sarandon, Adrian Grenier, Eminem, 50 Cent, Rick Ross, Matthew Cooke, Freeway Ricky Ross, Brian O'Dea
πŸ“– Synopsis: In a provocative blend of insight and commentary, "How to Make Money Selling Drugs" delves into the dark and often misunderstood world of the drug trade. Directed by [c=Matthew Cooke], this documenta...
Cold Light Of Day, The

Cold Light Of Day, The

πŸ“… Release: September 7, 2012
🎭 Genre: Thriller
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Henry Cavill, Bruce Willis, Sigourney Weaver, Joseph Mawle, Caroline Goodall, Oscar Jaenada, Rafi Gavron, Jim Piddock, Veronica Echegui, Michael Budd
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the thriller "Cold Light of Day," directed by [c=Mabrouk El Mechri], the story unfolds as a young man, played by [c=Henry Cavill], finds himself in a perilous situation when his family is kidnappe...
Sweeney, The

Sweeney, The

πŸ“… Release: March 1, 2013
🎭 Genre: DramaThrillerCrime
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Ray Winstone, Plan B, Damian Lewis, Hayley Atwell, Allen Leech, Steven Mackintosh, Steven Waddington, Alan Ford
πŸ“– Synopsis: Legendary Detective Inspector Jack Regan (Ray Winstone) and his loyal partner George Carter (Plan B) are old school crime fighters enforcing the law in a modern underworld.Armed and dangerous, the Fly...
Iceberg Slim: Portrait Of A Pimp

Iceberg Slim: Portrait Of A Pimp

πŸ“… Release: July 19, 2013
🎭 Genre: DocumentaryMusic
🎬 Starring: Iceberg Slim, Ice-T, Chris Rock, Snoop Dogg, Quincy Jones, Henry Rollins, Katt Williams
πŸ“– Synopsis: From the gritty streets of the South Side of Chicago emerges a figure whose life story is as raw and compelling as any fiction. Directed by [c=Jorge Hinojosa], this documentary delves into the comple...
Reincarnated

Reincarnated

πŸ“… Release: March 15, 2013
🎭 Genre: Documentary
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Snoop Dogg
πŸ“– Synopsis: In a profound journey of personal and artistic reinvention, legendary rapper [c=Snoop Dogg] travels to Jamaica to explore the roots of reggae and undergo a spiritual transformation. Directed by [c=An...
Rosewood Lane

Rosewood Lane

πŸ“… Release: September 11, 2012
🎭 Genre: HorrorThriller
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Rose McGowan, Ray Wise, Lin Shaye, Lauren Velez, Lesley-Anne Down, Bill Fagerbakke, Rance Howard, Judson Mills, Steve Tom, Ashton Moio, Sonny Marinelli, Tom Tarantini, Christopher Gehrman, Mark Irvingsen, Deanna Lynn Walsh
πŸ“– Synopsis: Radio talk show therapist Sonny Blake moves back to her childhood home after her alcoholic father dies. Upon her return to the old neighborhood, Sonny discovers her neighbors are terrified of the loca...
Bad Karma

Bad Karma

πŸ“… Release: September 11, 2012
🎭 Genre: ActionThriller
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Ray Liotta, Dominic Purcell, Vanessa Gray, Andy McPhee, Ty Hungerford, Tara Jade Ross
πŸ“– Synopsis: Ray Liotta stars as Jack Malloy, a hardcore career criminal until a near-death experience causes him to turn his world around. But when his former partner Drake (Dominic Purcell of "Prison Break" and ...
Toys In The Attic

Toys In The Attic

πŸ“… Release: September 7, 2012
🎭 Genre: Animation
⭐ Rating: PG
🎬 Starring: Forest Whitaker, Joan Cusack, Cary Elwes, Vivian Schilling, Marcelo Tubert, Douglas Urbanski, Emily Hahn, Sandy Holt, Joy Ellison
πŸ“– Synopsis: Originally produced in the Czech language, the animated film is set in a magical world of toys and knick-knacks stored in the attic of a home in Prague. Following the symbolism of the Cold War era tha...
Love Is All You Need

Love Is All You Need

πŸ“… Release: May 3, 2013
🎭 Genre: RomanceComedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Trine Dyrholm, Sebastian Jessen, Christiane Schaumburg-Mulle, Paprika Steen, Kim Bodnia, Line Kruse, Molly Blixt Egelind, Thomas Jessing, William Salicath
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the heartwarming romantic comedy "Love Is All You Need," directed by [c=Susanne Bier], the story unfolds as a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the unexpected paths life can take. The film c...
Branded

Branded

πŸ“… Release: September 7, 2012
🎭 Genre: Sci-Fi
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Leelee Sobieski, Jeffrey Tambor, Ed Stoppard, Ingeborga Dapkunaite, Max von Sydow, Atanas Srebrev, John Laskowski, Mariya Ignatova, Andrei Kaikov, Lyubomir Yonchev
πŸ“– Synopsis: In a world saturated by advertising, a shocking truth hides in plain sight. [c=Ed Stoppard] stars as Misha, a disillusioned marketing executive in a futuristic Moscow who discovers a terrifying reali...
Francine

Francine

πŸ“… Release: September 12, 2012
🎭 Genre: Drama
🎬 Starring: Melissa Leo, Victoria Charkut, Keith Leonard, Laurent Rejto, Dave Clark
πŸ“– Synopsis: After serving time in prison, Francine settles down in small-town North America. Through a series of temporary jobs, she tries to regain a foothold in society. However, this security proves just as el...
Raiders Of The Lost Ark

Raiders Of The Lost Ark

πŸ“… Release: June 12, 1981
🎭 Genre: ActionAdventure
⭐ Rating: PG
🎬 Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Ronald Lacey, John Rhys-Davies, Denholm Elliott, Alfred Molina
πŸ“– Synopsis: The year is 1936. A professor who studies archeology named Indiana Jones is venturing in the jungles in South America searching for a golden statue. Unfortunately, he sets off a deadly trap doing so, ...
Inbetweeners, The

Inbetweeners, The

πŸ“… Release: September 7, 2012
🎭 Genre: Comedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison, Joe Thomas, Emily Head, Lydia Rose Bewley, Laura Haddock, Tamla Kari
πŸ“– Synopsis: Four socially awkward teenagers from suburban London face the ultimate test of their friendship and manhood as they embark on a disastrous summer holiday in Crete in this raucous coming-of-age comedy...
Words, The

Words, The

πŸ“… Release: September 7, 2012
🎭 Genre: DramaThriller
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana, Olivia Wilde, Jeremy Irons, Ben Barnes, Dennis Quaid, John Hannah, J.K. Simmons, Nora Arnezeder
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the gripping drama-thriller "Words, The," the intricate web of ambition and deception unfolds as a struggling writer, played by [c=Bradley Cooper], stumbles upon a lost manuscript that catapults h...
Spring Breakers

Spring Breakers

πŸ“… Release: March 22, 2013
🎭 Genre: Drama
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Heather Morris, Ashley Benson, Gucci Mane, Rachel Korine, Emma Holzer, Lauren Vera
πŸ“– Synopsis: Four sexy college girls plan to fund their spring break getaway by burglarizing a fast food shack. But that's only the beginning. During a night of partying, the girls hit a roadblock when they are ar...
Hello I Must Be Going

Hello I Must Be Going

πŸ“… Release: September 7, 2012
🎭 Genre: DramaComedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Melanie Lynskey, Christopher Abbott, Blythe Danner, Julie White, John Rubinstein, Dan Futterman, Jimmi Simpson
πŸ“– Synopsis: Selected as the opening night film for Sundance 2012, "Hello I Must Be Going" features acclaimed actress Melanie Lynskey ("Win Win", "Up in the Air", Two and a Half Man") in her breakout role as Amy, ...
Bachelorette

Bachelorette

πŸ“… Release: September 7, 2012
🎭 Genre: Comedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher, Rebel Wilson, Lizzy Caplan, Adam Scott, James Marsden, Kyle Bornheimer, Hayes MacArthur, Arden Myrin, Ella Rae Peck, Andrew Rannells
πŸ“– Synopsis: On the night before an old friend's wedding, three frisky bridesmaids go searching for a little fun but find much more than they bargained for. With lovely Becky (Rebel Wilson) set to marry her handso...
Woman Thou Art Loosed: On The 7th Day

Woman Thou Art Loosed: On The 7th Day

πŸ“… Release: April 13, 2012
🎭 Genre: Drama
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Blair Underwood, Sharon Leal, Nicole Beharie, Clyde Jones, Pam Grier, Jaqueline Fleming, T.D. Jakes, Nicoye Banks, Reed R. McCants, Zoe Carter
πŸ“– Synopsis: When a young couple's perfect life is shattered by an unimaginable crime, faith and justice collide in a gripping race against time. [c=Sharon Leal] and [c=Blair Underwood] star as Kari and David, wh...
Master, The

Master, The

πŸ“… Release: September 14, 2012
🎭 Genre: Drama
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Joaquin Phoenix, Laura Dern, Rami Malek, Jesse Plemons, David Warshofsky, Lena Endre, Josh Close, Fiona Dourif, Ambyr Childers
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the poignant drama "Master, The," directed by [c=Paul Thomas Anderson], the troubled war veteran Freddie Quell, portrayed by [c=Joaquin Phoenix], finds himself adrift in post-World War II America,...
Possession, The

Possession, The

πŸ“… Release: August 31, 2012
🎭 Genre: HorrorSupernatural
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Kyra Sedgwick, Madison Davenport, Natasha Calis, Agam Darshi, Grant Show, Quinn Lord, Matisyahu, Rob LaBelle, John Cassini
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the chilling supernatural horror film "Possession, The," a young girl named Emily finds herself inexplicably drawn to a mysterious antique box that her father, Clyde, portrayed by [c=Jeffrey Dean ...
Little Birds

Little Birds

πŸ“… Release: August 31, 2012
🎭 Genre: Drama
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Juno Temple, Kay Panabaker, Leslie Mann, Kate Bosworth, Kyle Gallner, Chris Coy, Neal McDonough, Carlos Pena, JR Bourne, David Warshofsky
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the sun-bleached, forgotten corners of the Salton Sea, two teenage girls yearn for an escape from their stifling small-town existence. Lily, portrayed with restless intensity by [c=Juno Temple], a...
Good Doctor, The

Good Doctor, The

πŸ“… Release: August 31, 2012
🎭 Genre: DramaThriller
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Orlando Bloom, Michael Pena, Riley Keough, Troy Garity, Courtney Ford, Taraji P. Henson, Rob Morrow, Evan Peters, J.K. Simmons, Randall Park, Noel Thurman
πŸ“– Synopsis: In this tense medical drama, [c=Orlando Bloom] stars as Dr. Martin Blake, a young and ambitious physician eager to prove himself at a prestigious hospital. His need for validation takes a dark turn w...
Flying Swords Of Dragon Gate, The

Flying Swords Of Dragon Gate, The

πŸ“… Release: August 31, 2012
🎭 Genre: ActionAdventure
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Jet Li, Zhou Xun, Chen Kun, Li Yuchun, Kwai Lun-Mei, Mavis Fan, Chris Lee, Fan Siu Wong, Gordon Liu
πŸ“– Synopsis: As one of the defining stories of the wuxia genre, the saga of the Dragon Gate Inn has already been the source material for two classic martial arts films. Now legendary writer/director/producer Tsui ...
Tall Man, The

Tall Man, The

πŸ“… Release: August 31, 2012
🎭 Genre: ThrillerSuspense
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Jessica Biel, Jodelle Ferland, Stephen McHattie, Samantha Ferris, William B. Davis, Katherine Ramdeen, Janet Wright, Josh Strait, Eve Harlow, Teach Grant
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the remote, rain-swept mining town of Cold Rock, children are vanishing without a trace, their disappearances whispered to be the work of a sinister local legend known as the Tall Man. [c=Jessica ...
For A Good Time, Call...

For A Good Time, Call...

πŸ“… Release: August 31, 2012
🎭 Genre: Comedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Ari Graynor, Lauren Miller, James Wolk, Mark Webber, Seth Rogen, Justin Long, Nia Vardalos, Mimi Rogers, Sugar Lyn Beard, Justin Wheelon
πŸ“– Synopsis: The reserved Lauren (played by Ms. Miller) and the irrepressible Katie (Ms. Graynor) are polar opposites... and past enemies. But when both come up short on the funds needed to afford their dream New ...
Few Best Men, A

Few Best Men, A

πŸ“… Release: August 31, 2012
🎭 Genre: Comedy
🎬 Starring: Xavier Samuel, Kevin Bishop, Kris Marshall, Rebel Wilson, Olivia Newton-John, Laura Brent, Elizabeth Debicki, Jonathan Biggins, Steve Le Marquand
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the outrageous comedy [m=Few Best Men, A], directed by [c=Stephan Elliott], a groom-to-be named David finds his wedding plans spiraling into chaos when his three best matesβ€”played by [c=Xavier S...
Lawless

Lawless

πŸ“… Release: August 29, 2012
🎭 Genre: Thriller
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Guy Pearce, Jessica Chastain, Gary Oldman, Mia Wasikowska, Jason Clarke, Dane DeHann, Noah Taylor, Lew Temple
πŸ“– Synopsis: Set in the tumultuous backdrop of the Prohibition era, "Lawless" immerses viewers in the gritty world of the Bondurant brothers, three bootlegging siblings who refuse to surrender their livelihood to...
Oogieloves In The Big Balloon Adventure, The

Oogieloves In The Big Balloon Adventure, The

πŸ“… Release: August 29, 2012
🎭 Genre: Family
⭐ Rating: G
🎬 Starring: Toni Braxton, Cloris Leachman, Christopher Lloyd, Jaime Pressly, Chazz Palminteri, Cary Elwes, Misty Miller, Stephanie Renz, Malerie Grady, Randy Carfagno, Taras Los, Mia Elliott, Nick Drago
πŸ“– Synopsis: It's Schluufy birthday, and the Oogieloves (Goobie, Zoozie and Toofie), along with their friends J. Edgar, Windy Window and Ruffy, are organizing a party. (Shh! It's a secret.) Everything is going alo...
Day, The

Day, The

πŸ“… Release: August 29, 2012
🎭 Genre: ThrillerMystery
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Shawn Ashmore, Ashley Bell, Dominic Monaghan, Shannyn Sossamon, Cory Hardrict, Michael Eklund, Brianna Barnes, Kassidy Verreault, Sophia Ewaniuk
πŸ“– Synopsis: In a stark, post-apocalyptic landscape where survival is a daily battle, a small group of desperate individuals seeks refuge in an abandoned farmhouse, only to discover that their fight for life has ...