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Romance
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
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He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

2002
With the streets of Bordeaux as backdrop, this thriller paints a picture of love gone awry. Angelique (Audrey Tautou), an artist and student, is in love and claims that her paramour, Luic, a cardiologist (Samuel Le Bihan), is just as enamored of her. But is he? He's married, for one, and he and his wife are expecting a baby. Brokenhearted, Angelique decides her love should conquer all.

Directed by:

  • Laetitia Colombani
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    Jane Eyre
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    Jane Eyre

    1973
    This 1973 BBC adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's immortal novel stars Sorcha Cusack as the plucky Jane Eyre, an orphan who muddles through harsh conditions to find love in the arms of her moody employer (Michael Jayston). After being raised by an abusive aunt, Jane survives six years in a strict, humorless school and later becomes a governess. But within the walls of her new home at Thornfield Hall, a strange and terrible secret lies in wait.

    Directed by:

  • Joan Craft
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    All About Us
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    All About Us

    2007
    Inspired by a true story, this romantic dramedy follows a young couple struggling to become Hollywood filmmakers who decide to take a trip to Mississippi to seek out Morgan Freeman (in a cameo role) in hopes of convincing him to star in their film. But what the couple doesn't bargain for is the toll career opportunities and success takes on their relationship, finally forcing them to rethink their true priorities in life.

    Directed by:

  • Christine Swanson
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    Luck by Chance
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    Luck by Chance

    2009
    When struggling actor Vikram (Farhan Akhtar) gets tapped to play the male lead in a big-budget Bollywood film, he can't believe his luck. But fame and fortune have a way of ruining his relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Sona (Konkona Sen Sharma), a fellow actor. Of course, the problem could be his beautiful co-star, Niki (Isha Sharvani), who's almost as popular as her once-famous movie star mother (Dimple Kapadia).

    Directed by:

  • Zoya Akhtar
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    Anime & Animation
    Horseland: Taking the Heat
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    Horseland: Taking the Heat

    2006
    Take a trip to Horseland, a giant ranch where horse lovers join together for fun and adventure in this animated television series. After skipping practice sessions, overconfident Alma gets an unpleasant surprise in the fence-jumping event in "Win Some, Lose Some." Then, in "Fire, Fire Burning Bright," Chloe and Zoey don't take their responsibilities seriously on a trail ride, and their actions lead to consequences that put everyone in danger.

    Directed by:

  • Karen Hyden
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    Horseland: Friends First: Win or Lose
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    Horseland: Friends First: Win or Lose

    2006
    Take a trip to Horseland, a giant ranch where horse lovers join together for fun and adventure in this animated television series. When Sarah arrives with her horse, Scarlet, the other kids make assumptions about her because they know she's wealthy in "You Can't Judge a Girl by her Limo." Then, in "The Competition," everyone becomes ultracompetitive when Horseland needs to pick one rider to participate in an important junior national contest.

    Directed by:

  • Karen Hyden
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    Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade
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    Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade

    2003
    Fans of the Recess gang can follow along as the kids graduate from the 4th grade to the 5th grade. Join in their joy and laughter with these adventures full of hilarious twists and turns, lessons about meeting new friends and the very fun business of growing up! This video includes a bonus feature showcasing the premiere episodes of the series.

    Directed by:

  • Howy Parkins
  • Brenda Piluso
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    Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess
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    Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess

    2008
    Dora the Explorer teams up with Boots and the Snowflake Fairy in this feature-length adventure that follows the trio as they try to save Princess Sabrina and her snowy forest from a wicked witch who's stolen the princess's magic snow crystal. Dora and her friends must also stop the mean old witch from melting the beautiful wintry forest. Two other episodes, "Dora's Jack-in-the-Box" and "Bark, Bark to Play Park" are also included.

    Directed by:

  • Allan Jacobsen
  • Henry Madden
  • Katie McWane
  • George S. Chialtas
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    Music & Musicals
    Madonna: Celebration: The Video Collection
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    Madonna: Celebration: The Video Collection

    2009
    A companion to the career-spanning double album "Celebration," this anthology features 47 videos, including uncensored editions and never-before-seen footage too racy for the music networks. The collection also boasts the all-new title track. This retrospective features "Lucky Star," "Like a Prayer," "Into the Groove," "Ray of Light," and "4 Minutes," as well as uncut versions of "Erotica," "Justify My Love," and "Give It 2 Me."

    Directed by:

  • Mary Lambert
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    Wee Sing in the Big Rock Candy Mountains
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    Wee Sing in the Big Rock Candy Mountains

    1991
    This delicious musical adventure invites you on a journey with Lisa and her friends, the Snoodle Doodles, as they travel deep into a magical land that's out of this world! As you pass by forests of towering lollipops, streams of cool lemonade and mountains of yummy ice cream, you'll listen to more than 20 fun-filled songs that stress the importance of eating healthy food -- and the joy of having friends to share it with.

    Directed by:

  • Claudia Sloan
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    George Bizet: Carmen
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    George Bizet: Carmen

    2007
    After falling for beautiful but temperamental gypsy Carmen (Anna Caterina Antonacci), inexperienced soldier Don José (Jonas Kaufmann) disobeys his superiors, turns to a life of crime and becomes completely consumed by jealousy in George Bizet's compelling opera. Full of passion and erotic intensity, this performance recorded in London features conductor Antonio Pappano leading the Orchestra & Chorus of the Royal Opera House.

    Directed by:

  • Francesca Zambello
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    Rockin' at the Red Dog
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    Rockin' at the Red Dog

    1996
    A small Western frontier town, Virginia City, Nev., is widely acknowledged by counterculture historians to be, if not the birthplace, then the conceiving ground of the psychedelic 1960s. And the Red Dog Saloon served as the centerpiece for the movement, showcasing artists such as the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane long before they were famous. In this documentary, filmmaker Mary Works captures the heyday of this revolutionary nightspot.

    Directed by:

  • Mary Works
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    Gay & Lesbian
    Tomboy
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    Tomboy

    2011
    Uncomfortable living as a girl, 10-year-old Laure decides to spend her childhood as Michael. When Michael's family moves to rural France, the child wins friends and comes to understand the complexities of gender.

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    Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin
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    Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin

    2003
    This Sundance Grand Jury Prize nominee chronicles the life of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, who, among many contributions to the cause, is best known for organizing the 1963 March on Washington, D.C., involving hundreds of thousands of people. But Rustin's skin color wasn't the only thing that reinforced the feeling that he was an outsider in America. He was also openly gay at a time when most gay men -- particularly black men -- remained in the closet.

    Directed by:

  • Bennett Singer
  • Nancy D. Kates
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    Chutney Popcorn
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    Chutney Popcorn

    2000
    When Reena (Nisha Ganatra, in her feature film debut) learns that married sister Sarita (Sakina Jaffrey) can't have a baby, she decides to play surrogate mother, but Reena's girlfriend (Jill Hennessy) worries that three might be a crowd. Themes of love, family obligations and fertility swirl through the story as Sarita grapples with her failure to conceive, and Reena's mother remains in the dark about her daughter's same-sex relationship.

    Directed by:

  • Nisha Ganatra
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    The Two Cubas
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    The Two Cubas

    2005
    Living within the confines of Fidel Castro's intolerant regime, Jose Rodriguez and Jose Luis open up to the creators of this Logo network documentary series and share their experiences on what it's like to be a gay man in Cuba. While Rodriguez never sees himself living any other place than Cuba, it's always been Luis's dream to travel to Germany, and it's the circumstances surrounding this desire that occupies much of this unique series.

    Directed by:

  • Carolina Valencia
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    Now and Then
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    Now and Then

    1995
    Waxing 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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