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-…
2019
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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.
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In his run for life, is there room for love? Adapted from Anna Seghers' famed novel, Christian Petzold's latest masterpiece is a remarkable film, with outstanding performances. The story unfolds in a complex set of circumstances. Georg goes on the run for his life eluding authorities who are occupying cities and countries, killing or capturing those whose papers are not in order. To stay alive, he takes on a false identity, which leads him to new friends, new places, and a new love that leaves him breathless.
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Big Battle for a Tiny Home. Butcher Duke could have had a different life; if only he had defeated ex-tennis-pro, Creek Thomson, in a match twenty years ago to win a mobile home, but he didn't . Now he lives with his mother who wants to kick him out, is estranged from his daughter, and battles anger-management issues. He is, what you may call, a "loser". With one redeeming quality - his infectious spirit! Delta Thomson is a failure at his father's mobile home business. But maybe reviving the old rivalry with Butcher is all the publicity his business needs.
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A struggling couple's weekend getaway goes awry when a child arrives in the middle of the night claiming to be their son. Like many young couples, Reina and Cory long to leave behind the complexities of their relationship by taking a weekend trip. Their destination is Reina's secluded childhood home, but the peace and quiet that they seek is shattered by a set of mysterious occurrences, culminating in a knock on the door in the middle of the night.
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In old Viet Nam, a young bride's sensuality awakens. Set in the lush backdrop of a rural 19th century Viet Nam, fourteen-year-old May is wed to a wealthy silkworm farmer she's one of several wives. No wife has yet to bear a son so May prays for a boy. The farm, busy with daily routines, holds secrets that May slowly learns. She awakens to the joys and heartaches of life and the complexities of death as events unfold in sensual detail. The women and girls on the farm, especially the second wife, take to May's naivete and help her adjust to the large family.
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Pop-culture mashup from Down Under. Mad Max goes nuts! Consisting of found footage, accompanied by different sound tracks and studio-generated sound samples, this satire juxtaposes serious political imagery with absurd responses, spinning a set of bizarre, yet oddly familiar stories. The footage, pulled mainly from popular film and television, shows recognizable images in entirely different contexts. For instance, beach scenes of arriving refugees from the film Lucky Miles are interspersed with beach scenes of a mother and daughter from the film The Piano.
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"I want to break free" Played luminously by Elle Fanning (Super 8, Trumbo), Violet is a shy seventeen-year-old girl with an ordinary life - small farm where she lives, days spent waiting tables, doing chores, and studying in school. This shy demeanor is really a cocoon that disguises the superstar within. When she is alone, secure in the safety of her room, or the fields, she breaks free... into musical ecstasy. The directorial debut of actor Max Minghella (The Handmaid's Tale), Teen Spirit delivers the spirited story of an awkward teenager growing into a confident young powerhouse.
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Called "The comedy show you shouldn't laugh with, " Taboo examines that which we often take for granted and forget to cherish. There is a common saying that you can only get to know someone if you've travelled together. That's exactly what Philippe Geubels does, by inviting four guests for a holiday in a lovely country house spending time getting to know people who are physically challenged, in poverty, and with a psychic vulnerability. But that's not all. Humor prevails, as Philippe challenges his guests in some hilarious candid camera scenes.
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Post-university friends on a last jaunt. After graduation, four friends avoid adult responsibilities for a series of adventures, fun, and one last trip together before all their lives change. Successfully conveying the mixed emotions of early adulthood, the movie showcases the joys and absurdities of life. The amazing depths the characters achieve along with the artistic story-telling make this a "perfect reality" and a dynamic experience. Everyone will relate to it. A warm (and maybe fuzzy) trip down memory lane is not unlikely for those over twenty. - Kelly A. Harrison