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Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Formats
Description
The American Society of Magical Negroes is a fresh, satirical comedy about a young man, Aren, who is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people's lives easier.
Publisher
DreamWorks
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Po is gearing up to become the spiritual leader of his Valley of Peace, but also needs someone to take his place as Dragon Warrior. As such, he will train a new kung fu practitioner for the spot and will encounter a villain called the Chameleon who conjures villains from the past.
Publisher
Kino Classics
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
None
Description
The history of screen comedy did not begin with Charlie Chaplin or Buster Keaton. Before their appearances on the American screen, an entire generation of comedians was already establishing (and breaking) the boundaries of this rapidly evolving genre. While working at the Vitagraph Studios, music hall artists such as John Bunny, Frank Roberts, and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew retooled their brands of comedy into something uniquely cinematic, advancing...
Series
Criterion collection volume 1217
Publisher
The Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
Multiple
Description
"Having blazed a trail for African filmmakers to tell their own stories on-screen, Senegalese auteur Ousmane Sembène took his career-long project -- to unlock cinema's potential as a vehicle for social change -- in increasingly urgent and provocative directions in the 1970s. Searing critiques of colonialism, political corruption, patriarchal arrogance, and religious indoctrination, his three features from this decade -- the radical call to resistance...
Publisher
Hallmark Channel
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Love in the Great Smoky Mountains: Former sweethearts reunite at an archeological dig in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, working together but competing for the same research grant.
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost: A 1920's ghost refuses to leave estate agent Anna's newly listed home. Worse, the spirit is convinced she cannot 'pass over' until she gets Anna back together with her ex.
Pub. Date
2005
Language
Russian
Description
A group of homeless Russians, who have created a "Hooverville" in a railroad yard, is threatened with eviction so that an American company can develop the land. The vagrants are a charming and endearing lot who ultimately must confront the government over their refusal to leave the land. While the militia seems quickly to gain the upper hand, the homeless have actually secured the moral/magical high ground as the railroad engine in which they seek...
Publisher
Shout! Studios
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
When the mayor decides that the doors of the police academy will be open to any and all, the applicants swarm forth like hordes of losers in a colorful assortment of nonregulation sizes, shapes, and eccentricities.
Mahoney and friends have graduated from the academy and are issued their first assignments. Their cheerfulness and devotion to duty outweighs any shortcomings, but are even they ready to do battle with a band of graffiti daubing terrorists?
The...
12) Atmapamphlet
Publisher
Movie Time Video
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
Marathi
Description
"Monsoons of Change" captures the coming-of-age journey of young Ashish against the backdrop of sweeping social and economic transformations in 1990s India. Amidst the nation's development, Ashish's tale unfolds beyond a budding romance with his classmate Srushti. Politics, cricket, the pervasive issue of discrimination, and the resilient spirit of humanity in the face of adversity become integral facets of his narrative. In this evocative film, the...
13) Dobri︠a︡ki
Series
Publisher
Kinovideoobʺedinenie "Krupnyĭ plan"
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
Russian
Description
Gordeĭ Kabachkov, a professional speculator, decides to make a career in science. Enrolling in an institute of antique culture, he ingratiates himself with members of an academic council and defends his dissertation, with an eye on the directorship of the council.
14) Undercover blues
Publisher
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
A pair of super-spies on maternity leave are pressured into doing a case, with baby in tow.
Publisher
"Kinovideoobʺedinenie "Krupnyĭ plan"
Pub. Date
©2006
Language
Russian
Description
"Harris, J, and George decide to take a holiday boating up the Thames to Oxford. Battling against Hampton Court maze, tents, rain, locks, and Henley Regatta the accident-prone threesome have one success anyway - they meet Sophie, Primrose and Bluebell"--IMDb
Publisher
Movie Time Video
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
Hindi
Description
"Intriguing Bonds" unfolds as Dr. Roy experiments with the idea of non-biological relations, swapping pairs of identical twins at Jamnadas orphanage. Adopted by families in Ooty and Bangalore, both named Roy and Joy, the twins lead vastly different lives. One possesses electric power, impacting the other. Years later, the twins' paths cross, creating a hilarious comedy of errors. As Roy runs his father's circus with Joy, and the other Roy enjoys wealth...
Series
Publisher
Kinovideoobʺedinenie "Krupnyĭ plan"
Pub. Date
©2006
Language
Russian
Description
"Story of all-powerful and wealthy Bavarian prince Florisel adventures that started when prince was seeking to deal with the boredom. Joining the Club of Suicide society, he uncovered the mastermind criminal behind it, and vowed to get rid of him by any means necessary, following deaths of several servants when dreaded president of club makes dashing escape."--IMDb.
18) Alex & Emma
Series
Publisher
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Alex is an author whose writer's block and gambling debts have landed him in trouble. In order to get the loan sharks off his back, he must finish his novel in 30 days or end up dead. To help him complete his manuscript, he hires stenographer, Emma. As Alex begins to dictate his tale of a romantic love triangle, Emma challenges his ideas at every turn. Her unsolicited, yet intriguing input, begins to inadvertently influence Alex and his story and...
19) Papy
Publisher
Nashe kino
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Russian
Description
Features four compelling stories, each exploring the powerful theme of paternal love. Viewers will find themselves drawn into relatable narratives that reflect the diverse range of relationships individuals have with their fathers. Despite the differences in fate, personality, and dynamics, one thing remains constant: the timeless role and responsibility of being a father.
Series
Publisher
Turner Entertainment Co. and Warner Bros. Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Lon Chaney was the king of the character actors and single-handedly created the role of 'horror star.' This collection celebrates his career showcasing his powers at their peak. One man. One thousand faces. Six classic films. He Who Gets Slapped (1924): Lon Chaney alongside Norma Shearer and John Gilbert. Mockery (1927): In a striking performance Chaney proves his talents were not confined to prosthetics and makeup. The Monster (1925): Lon Chaney...
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