  Iris2004In this Spanish-language drama, young photographer Iris (played by Silke) lives in danger and squalor like nearly everyone else in her war-torn country, constantly reminded that time is fleeting and life sometimes devalued. But she perseveres, determined to eke out a peaceful -- even passionate -- existence, buoyed by the possibility of love and the hope she finds in her daughter. The supporting cast includes Ana Torrent and Gines Garcia Millan. Directed by:Rosa Verges
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|  Noon at Ngayon2003After being apart for almost a decade, four childhood pals reunite and discover that true friendship can always stand the test of time. In a tale of devotion, support and love, Joey, Sylvia, Kathy and Maritess band together to heal the wounds of their pasts, endure the pains of their present and bear witness to the future. In the face of life's many unpredictabilities, the quartet draws upon their unbreakable bond for stability and strength. Directed by:Marilou Diaz-Abaya
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|  Morvern Callar2002Morvern Callar, a poor Scottish clerk, wakes to find that her boyfriend has committed suicide. Sensing an opportunity, Morvern claims authorship of his unpublished novel. When the money starts pouring in, Morvern and her pal Lanna take off for Spain. Directed by:Lynne Ramsay
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|  Jargo2004After spending most of his life in Saudi Arabia, Jargo (Constantin von Jascheroff) moves to Berlin, where he's schooled in the ways of coolness by Kamil (Oktay Ozdemir), a Turkish petty thief. Their friendship falters, however, when the ghost of Jargo's father urges him to "become a man" before his 16th birthday and he subsequently begins to develop feelings for Kamil's girl (Nora von Waldstatten). Maria Solrun Sigurdardottir directs. Directed by:Maria Solrun Sigurdardottir
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| The Shadow of the Tower: The Rise of the Tudor Dynasty |
 The Shadow of the Tower: The Rise of the Tudor Dynasty1972This lavish BBC miniseries recounts the accomplishments of Henry VII (James Maxwell), who began the Tudor dynasty after winning the Battle of Bosworth Field and ending the devastating War of the Roses. Henry's eventful reign signaled the end of the Middle Ages. Married to Elizabeth of York (Norma West), Henry fathered the future Henry VIII and amassed a personal fortune while extending Great Britian's peace, prosperity and diplomatic ties. Directed by:Moira Armstrong
Joan Kemp-Welch
Peter Moffatt
Keith Williams
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|  The Tempest2010After years stranded on a deserted island, exiled duchess and sorceress Prospera (Helen Mirren) exacts vengeance on her enemies, whose passing vessel she has shipwrecked. What she doesn't know is that the ship also carries a potential suitor to her daughter (Felicity Jones). Writer-director Julie Taymor's bold adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play also stars Russell Brand, Djimon Hounsou, Alfred Molina and Chris Cooper. Directed by:Julie Taymor
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|  Female Perversions1996This movie tests Louise J. Kaplan's novel, through the character of Eve, a young, successful attorney. Caught between her career aspirations and her desire to help her kleptomaniac sister, Eve walks a tightrope between toughness and vulnerability. Directed by:Susan Streitfeld
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|  Possible Lives2006When geologist Luciano (Germán Palacios) disappears in Patagonia, his wife, Clara (Ana Celentano), searches frantically for him -- and becomes convinced that a local man who resembles Luciano is actually her husband in this haunting mystery. Clara begins obsessively stalking the man and his wife, certain she's found her lost husband even as the police discover a body they believe may be Luciano's. Directed by:Sandra Gugliotta
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2.8 Average Rating |
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 In My Skin2002When she receives deep lesions to her leg after a fall, Esther (Marina de Van) becomes obsessed with her wounds. At first, the obsession is innocent, comparable to a body-image issue, but soon she's harming herself more destructively. Esther's boyfriend (Laurent Lucas) becomes justifiably disturbed and outraged but can't understand what she's going through, which causes her to delve further into despair and her destructive pattern. Directed by:Marina de Van
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2.8 Average Rating |
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|  Incident at Vichy2002Presented for television by the Broadway Theatre Archives, this adaptation of Arthur Miller's powerful play explores whether individuals have a duty to speak out against evil -- in this case, the atrocities committed by the Nazis. The story centers on a group of Jewish detainees awaiting interrogation at the hands of S.S. officers during the height of World War II. Rene Auberjonois, Harris Yulin and Richard Jordan star. Directed by:Stacy Keach
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|  Path to Paradise1997This gripping docudrama recounts how global terrorism first arrived in the United States with the bombing of New York City's World Trade Center in 1993. Chronicling events preceding the attack, the film traces not only the motivations and actions of the Islamic extremists plotting to blow up targets across the city, but also the FBI's response -- and missteps. Peter Gallagher, Marcia Gay Harden, Paul Guilfoyle and Allison Janney star. Directed by:Leslie Libman
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|  Nights and Weekends2008Joe Swanberg and Greta Gerwig (collaborators on the indie fave Hannah Takes the Stairs) write, direct and star in this penetrating character study about a couple dealing with the ups and downs of maintaining a long-distance relationship. Despite their deep love for each other, James and Mattie are forced to face the possibility that traveling back and forth between New York and Chicago may ultimately spell the demise of their relationship. Directed by:Greta Gerwig
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| A Season of Hope / Seasons of the Heart |
 A Season of Hope / Seasons of the Heart1994Families in crisis must confront reality in this affecting twin bill. A Season of Hope finds Hackett clan matriarch Elizabeth (JoBeth Williams) struggling to keep her family together when a blight threatens their livelihood. In Seasons of the Heart, after Vivian Levinson (Carol Burnett) takes in her abandoned 7-year-old grandson, the antipathy coming from her husband (George Segal) forces long-ignored issues out into the open. Directed by:Marcus Cole
Lee Grant
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|  November Moon1984To escape the escalating Nazi threat in her native Germany, young Jew November Messing (Gabriele Osburg) finds sanctuary and love with a daring mademoiselle. November is taken in by a Parisian family. The brother and sister of the household develop amorous feelings for November -- who falls for the mademoiselle, Férial (Christiane Millet). When the Germans occupy the city, Férial takes enormous personal risks to shield her lover from the Nazis. Directed by:Alexandra von Grote
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|  Friends with Money2006Writer-director Nicole Holofcener's bittersweet tale examines the evolving lives of four female friends living in Los Angeles: married and financially secure Jane (Frances McDormand), Franny (Joan Cusack) and Christine (Catherine Keener), and their single friend Olivia (Jennifer Aniston). As the friends move from one group event to the next, married life starts showing cracks for Jane, Franny and Christine, while Olivia struggles to find herself. Directed by:Nicole Holofcener
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|  Girls on Film 22005Lesbian filmmakers explore themes of love and acceptance in this sampling of shorts from Power Up, which promotes the work of gay women in the media. In "D.E.B.S.," schoolgirls are trained to become elite crime fighters. "Give or Take an Inch" features siblings accepting their sister's impending sex-change operation. In "Fly Cherry," a young girl befriends an outcast. "Gay Propaganda" presents scenes from film classics remade with gay characters. Directed by:Angela Robinson
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  Now and Then1995Waxing nostalgic about the bittersweet passage from childhood to puberty in this tender coming-of-age tale, four childhood girlfriends -- Teeny, Chrissy, Samantha and Roberta -- recall the magical summer of 1970. During their walk down memory lane, they reconcile experiences with boys, secrets, bullies and more. Lesli Linka Glatter directs; Gaby Hoffmann, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Cloris Leachman, Thora Birch and Christina Ricci co-star. Directed by:Lesli Linka Glatter
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Now and Then (1995) A heartwarming movie about four childhood girlfriends who, in adulthood reunion, relive their experience of the life-changing summer of 1970, including a mystery death, divorce, standing up to the boys, first kiss, and the meaning of true friendship. Each explores her unique identity amidst family and friends. Beautifully directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
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