2019
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A globetrotting game of cat and mouse A wedding is supposed to be the happiest day of a girl's life. It turns out to be a nightmare, when a Brit, played by Academy Award-nominee Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire), travels to Pakistan for a wedding, and kidnaps the bride-to-be. This kickstarts a thrilling series of pursuits. With the situation spiraling out of control, the captor and the hostage are sent seeking cover across borders, moving through the underbelly and back alleys of the Indian subcontinent. Secrets and dangers lurk at every turn. Who is playing whom?
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A radio station changes our social landscape. Follow me onto the Boston Common lawn, smoke a joint or two, protest a war, sing some folk songs then let's head up to the Boston Tea Party and rock out to the music of The Who, Led Zeppelin, Nico and The Velvet Underground. Thus, began the WBCN recording studio, the first alternative FM rock station that revolutionized radio, as well as contributed to liberating voices in a censored landscape.
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"I'm in love with the shape of you" Young, and single, Peter goes on a date with Ellie, who he met through a dating app. The date went really well, but to the chagrin of Peter, when he wakes up in the morning, Ellie is gone. So is her profile from the dating site. Accepting defeat, Peter continues on a dating spree. Some go well, others don't, but nothing moves past the first dates. All through this, Ellie remains at the back of his mind. There is another constant - Ellie's green jacket. Somehow every other girl since Ellie has had a similar green jacket. What's going on?
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Can a van be worth more than love? A freewheeling comedian, determined to save her family business, invites an uptight entrepreneur on a road trip to sell a van with a complicated history. Calling it a first date, they establish road rules that include a dance collaboration, separate sleeping quarters, and French pastries. Romance ignites on their three-day trip. As they discover each other's quirks and secrets, they must decide if their new connection is worth more than the van! A super fun comedy with a dash of romance, and a lot of fortune cookies. - Terry Gascay
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What is unseen might not be unheard Gemma and Will have an idyllic life until the fateful evening when the unthinkable happens, and their child disappears. When Gemma, who is literally blinded by guilt, has a serious auto accident, Paul, a concerned bystander helps her reach the hospital. He then offers Gemma and Will the use of a remote guest house so that they can get away from their home and begin to heal.
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Be the first audiences in the U.S. to have the chance to see a Netflix European produced series--a thrilling crime series, inspired by a series of real-life events. One of the largest ecstasy producers in the world, Ferry Bouman, lives a charmed life in his villa. But, things start to change when two undercover agents move into his territory, and attempt to infiltrate Bouman's life and shut down his network.
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Why is it so difficult? This is the question that nagged director Roger Nygard (The Nature of Existence, Trekkies). Has Marriage always been this way? What is the origin story? He seeks experts (psychologists, biologists, marriage counsellors, historians) and asks the big questions: what is marriage all about, and how do you do it right? Nygard does a deep dive into the world after "you may now kiss the bride," by looking at three very different relationships, and tracking their progress over time.
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Breaking bad, in a bad world It's crazy out there today, what with all the drugs, polyamory, and YouTube. Keta, a big girl with bigger dreams, starts selling drugs, and ends up encountering the strange new world that is her neighborhood. From her interactions with swingers, housewives, a telenovela actress, and more, we follow Keta through a world that is sexy, strange, and stylish. Gorgeous cinematography combines with psychedelic editing to make Tripping Thru Keta a trip with all the intensity of a week-long bender.
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What is this life about, he asks the prostitute. Meet Wim; living alone, and he likes it that way. For his birthday, Wim wants to stay at home and binge watch TV, but his energetic younger half-brother, Gert, has a surprise: an hour with Angelique, a smart and witty prostitute. The problem? Wim really isn't that type of guy, and she doesn't take refunds. The solution? They agree to drinks and an hour of conversation...and Gert stays. What could go wrong...or right...with the three of them...talking about philosophy and TV...between shots of vodka?
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The bombardment of Laughter. Born in 1776, America has seen some dark days - from the freedom struggle, to The Civil War, to fighting segregation a hundred years later. Today everything is perfect, right? Far from it. This hilarious doc starts with our ideals of a just society, but interspersed with real life footage from the recent rhetoric moving across the country, it presents a harsh reality check. Muslim comedians break new ground through their travelling standup act.