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There are 16 Movies for your viewing pleasure.
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John Adams |
John Adams is a sprawling HBO miniseries event that depicts the extraordinary life and times of one of Americas least understood, and most underestimated, founding fathers: the second President of the United States, John Adams. Starring Paul Giamatti (Sideways, Cinderella Man, HBOs American Spendor) in the title role and Laura Linney (You Can Count on Me, Kinsey) as Adams devoted wife Abigail, John Adams chronicles the extraordinary life journey of one of the primary shapers of our independence...
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John Adams is a sprawling HBO miniseries event that depicts the extraordinary life and times of one of Americas least understood, and most underestimated, founding fathers: the second President of the United States, John Adams. Starring Paul Giamatti (Sideways, Cinderella Man, HBOs American Spendor) in the title role and Laura Linney (You Can Count on Me, Kinsey) as Adams devoted wife Abigail, John Adams chronicles the extraordinary life journey of one of the primary shapers of our independence and government, whose legacy has often been eclipsed by more flamboyant contemporaries like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin.
Set against the backdrop of a nations stormy birth, this sweeping miniseries is a moving love story, a gripping narrative, and a fascinating study of human nature. Above all, at a time when the nation is increasingly polarized politically, this story celebrates the shared values of liberty and freedom upon which this country was built.
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Amazing Grace |
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From acclaimed director Michael Apted comes Amazing Grace, a moving historical epic about the life of antislavery pioneer William Wilberforce. Amazing Grace follows Wilberforce's career through his 20s and 30s, as he and his fellow humanitarians make the issue of slavery a talking point, not only in political circles, but also throughout the country. They wage the first modern political campaign, using petitions, boycotts, mass meetings and even badges with slogans to take their message to the country at large.
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The Holiday |
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Two women on opposite sides of the globe, Amanda Woods (Diaz) and Iris Simpkins (Winslet) find themselves in a similar predicament.
Desperate for a change of scenery, the two women meet on the internet and swap houses for the Christmas holiday discovering that a change of address really can change your life.
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The Illusionist |
A supernatural mystery that combines romance, politics and magic, The Illusionist is the latest film from the producers of the Oscar winners Crash and Sideways.
The film stars Academy Award nominees Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti as two men pitted against each other in a battle of wits: Norton as mysterious stage magician Eisenheim, and Giamatti as Vienna's shrewd Chief Inspector Uhl, with Jessica Biel sharing the screen as the beautiful Sophie von Teschen.
When word of Eisenheim's...
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A supernatural mystery that combines romance, politics and magic, The Illusionist is the latest film from the producers of the Oscar winners Crash and Sideways.
The film stars Academy Award nominees Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti as two men pitted against each other in a battle of wits: Norton as mysterious stage magician Eisenheim, and Giamatti as Vienna's shrewd Chief Inspector Uhl, with Jessica Biel sharing the screen as the beautiful Sophie von Teschen.
When word of Eisenheim's astounding illusions reaches the powerful and pragmatic Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell), the ruler attends one of the magician's shows in order to debunk Eisenheim during the performance. But when the Prince's intended, Sophie von Teschen, assists the magician onstage, Eisenheim and Sophie recognize each other from their childhoods—and a dormant love affair is rekindled. As the clandestine romance continues, Uhl is charged by Leopold to intensify his efforts to expose Eisenheim, even while the magician gains a devoted and vocal public following. With Uhl doggedly searching for the reasons and the man behind the trickery, Eisenheim prepares to execute his greatest illusion yet.
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Tristan & Isolde |
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In the medieval legend of Tristan and Isolde, young lovers become doomed against the forces of royal politics.
English knight Tristan wins the hand of the daughter of the Irish King, but the love threatens the truce between their two countries.
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The Legend of Zorro |
Having spent the last ten years fighting injustice and cruelty, Alejandro de la Vega (Banderas) is now facing his greatest challenge: his loving wife Elena (Zeta-Jones) has thrown him out of the house!
Elena has filed for divorce and found comfort in the arms of Count Armand (Rufus Sewell), a dashing French aristocrat. But Alejandro knows something she doesn’t: Armand is the evil mastermind behind a terrorist plot to destroy the United States.
And so, with his marriage and country’s...
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Having spent the last ten years fighting injustice and cruelty, Alejandro de la Vega (Banderas) is now facing his greatest challenge: his loving wife Elena (Zeta-Jones) has thrown him out of the house!
Elena has filed for divorce and found comfort in the arms of Count Armand (Rufus Sewell), a dashing French aristocrat. But Alejandro knows something she doesn’t: Armand is the evil mastermind behind a terrorist plot to destroy the United States.
And so, with his marriage and country’s future at stake, it’s up to Zorro to try and save two unions before it’s too late.
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The Last King |
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This film captures the dramatic, lust-filled saga of England's King Charles II -- from his youthful exile in the Netherlands to his numerous sexual escapades during his tumultuous 25-year reign to his secret deathbed conversion to Catholicisim.
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Extreme Ops |
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A television commercial shoot in Austrian Alps featuring extreme skiing goes terribly wrong when the film crew unknowingly captures a wanted Serbian war criminal on film. It's a battle for survival between the war criminal and the extreme sports enthusiasts as they both must avoid capture and the harsh elements of the Alps.
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Uncorked |
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Minnie Driver stars as a beautiful, wealthy young professional frustrated by her unsuccessful boyfriend's newest moneymaking scheme. During a holiday on his country estate, his crazy uncle enlists her in a wild plan to throw him off track in order to help him find his true calling.
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A Knight's Tale |
The timeless tale of William (Heath Ledger) and his band of medieval misfits - including serious, soft-hearted Roland (Mark Addy), hot-headed, flame-haired Wat (Alan Tudyk) and unemployed writer Geoff Chaucer (Paul Bettany) - careening towards impossible glory, A Knight's Tale is the oddball, sometimes awe-inspiring story of a rookie discovering if he is the stuff of which legends are made. Part road trip, part romance, part exuberant action-adventure, the film is a rich, romantic, raucous ride...
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The timeless tale of William (Heath Ledger) and his band of medieval misfits - including serious, soft-hearted Roland (Mark Addy), hot-headed, flame-haired Wat (Alan Tudyk) and unemployed writer Geoff Chaucer (Paul Bettany) - careening towards impossible glory, A Knight's Tale is the oddball, sometimes awe-inspiring story of a rookie discovering if he is the stuff of which legends are made. Part road trip, part romance, part exuberant action-adventure, the film is a rich, romantic, raucous ride during which a young squire embarks on a quest to change his stars, win the heart of an exceedingly fair maiden (Shannyn Sossamon) and rock his medieval world.
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Box Office Results for Week Ending June 22, 2008
