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61) Hillary
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Sir Edmund Hillary was a bee-keeper, mountaineer, war veteran, explorer, philanthropist, husband, father, and the first person to ever reach the summit of Mount Everest. From his childhood in South Auckland, New Zealand, to the plane crash that killed his wife and daughter, this intriguing drama portrays the life, loves, and losses of one of the most famous explorers of all time.
62) Black Robe
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In the 17th century, a Jesuit missionary nicknamed BLACK ROBE by the natives and his small party of companions try reaching the Huron tribe in Canada all while facing mistrust, Iroquois warring parties and harsh winter conditions.
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Grumpy Cat is a lonely cat living in a mall pet shop. Because she always gets passed over and never gets chosen by customers, this kitty develops a sour outlook on life until…one day during the holidays, a very special 12-year-old girl named Chyrstal enters the pet store and falls in love with Grumpy Cat. A unique friendship is formed between the two when Chyrstal finds she is the only person who can hear this unique feline talk. Will Grumpy Cat...
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A man of words is forced to become a man of action as John discovers the secret bucket list of his terminally ill son Robin. The two secretly abscond from the hospital an experience a father-son adventure in South Africa and fulfill the boy’s greatest wishes - as the police pursue John for kidnapping.
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Action-packed with Donnie Yen kicking his adversaries in the role of "Beggar Su". A young Beggar Su getting addicted to opium and manipulated by a scheming imperial prince to fight against WFH and assassinate a righteous general. As expected, Beggar Su repents and gangs up with WFH against the prince in a climactic battle. Guess who you have helping the prince, the White Lotus sect of course...
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Director Bernardo Bertolucci's sensual film about the relationship of three Americans among the exotic landscape of North Africa in 1947 stars Debra Winger, John Malkovich, and Campbell Scott. Married Kit and Port Moresby globetrot to North Africa hoping to respark their love and add some zest to their lackluster lives. Along for the ride is the pair's friend George Tunner (Campbell Scott), who soon begins having an affair with Kit. As they struggle...
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Cohen Film Collection presents a newly restored and rarely seen film directed by Raphael D. Silver. A tale of hubris and hope, A WALK ON THE MOON finds an idealistic Peace Corps volunteer as he attempts to bring his version of progress to a rural Colombian village. Featuring stunning color cinematography by Adam Greenberg.
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In the land of Iolph, all the people stop aging in their mid-teens and can live for hundreds of years. One resident, Maquia, feels lonely despite the peaceful and idyllic land she lives in. But one day, the Mesarte army invades Iolph, seeking the peoples' blood for their immortality. Maquia manages to escape the destruction and chaos of war, but with no home or people, she becomes a wanderer in a dark forest. She comes across Erial, an infant mortal...
71) High Ground
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Gutjuk teams up with ex-sniper Travis to track down the most dangerous warrior in the Territory, who is also his uncle. As Travis and Gutjuk journey through the outback they begin to earn each other’s trust, but when the truths of Travis’ past actions are suddenly revealed, it is he who becomes the hunted.
72) Crystal Fairy
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Michael Cera stars in a hilarious comedy about an obnoxious American and a girl named Crystal Fairy (Gaby Hoffman) who take a hallucinogen on a trip through Chile.
73) Ben Hur
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In this animated film featuring the voice of Charlton Heston, a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend. When he regains his freedom, he comes back for revenge
74) Dreambuilders
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Minna is a young girl who misuses her newfound ability to create and control other people's dreams to teach her bothersome stepsister a lesson.
75) Willie and Me
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Trapped in a stagnant marriage, German housewife Greta finds solace in Willie Nelson's music. When he announces his farewell concert, she embarks on a journey to Las Vegas, leaving her husband behind, rediscovering her past.
76) Railway Children
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Three evacuee children are sent by their mother to the rural English countryside to escape the bombings during WW2. A dangerous adventure ensues when they discover injured US soldier Abe, hiding out in the railyard.
77) Jumanji
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When Allen Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers until he is magically tranported into the untamed jungles of Jumanji! There he remains for 26 years until he is freed from the game's spell by two unsuspecting children. Now a grown man, Alan tries to outwit the game's powerful forces in this imaginative adventure that combines breathtaking special effects with an enchanting mixture of comedy, magic and...
78) Hellboy
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Born in the flames of hell sixty years ago during World War II, Hellboy (Ron Perlman) was brought to Earth by evil madman Grigori Rasputin (Karel Roden) to perpetrate evil. Destined to be a harbinger of the apocalypse, Hellboy was instead rescued by Allied Forces led by Professor Broom (John Hurt), founder of the clandestine B.P.R.D. (Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense), who raised him like a son and developed his extraordinary paranormal...
79) Hatari!
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Director Howard Hawks reteams with John Wayne, who heads a group of highly skilled professional game hunters in Africa. Only they don’t use bullets – they capture the ferocious big game with strong rope and cameras for zoos and circus attractions. Nominated for an **Academy Award** for Best Cinematography, Color. *"one of those rare films that genuinely constitutes a 'late masterpiece'." - Derek Adams, **Time Out***
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Referenced in Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol. 2, Uomini Si Nasce Poliziotti Si Muore (Live like a cop, die like a man, 1976) opens with an insane motorcycle chase that was filmed in rush hour in downtown Rome with no permission from the local authorities. To top it off, this is one of the most violent and unconventional Italian style action films of its time. The credit goes to the director, Ruggero Deodato, best known for his infamous and censored film...