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A Sister's Revenge

2013

A Sister's Revenge

2013
4.7
A restaurateur has it all - a successful business, a beautiful house and a loving family - until a ravishing femme fatale with stiletto heels and an ax to grind walks into his life.
Shadowlands

1985

Shadowlands

1985
7.2
A play based on the friendship between CS Lewis and Joy Gresham.
Riot

1997

Riot

1997
5
In April 1992, following the notorious Rodney King verdict, the streets of Los Angeles became a battlefield, the backdrop to four personal intertwined stories.
We Are Mari Pepa

2013

We Are Mari Pepa

2013
7
The story of Alex, a 16 year old teenager living with his grandma.He has various plans for the summer: writing a new song with his rock band, finding a job and having his first sexual experience. He also becomes aware that his grandma is increasingly dependent on him. As summer draws on, Alex realizes that things are going to change forever and that he will have to grow up and learn to say goodbye.
Magnificent Doll

1946

Magnificent Doll

1946
5.9
While packing her belongings in preparation of evacuating the White House because of the impending British invasion of Washington D.C., Dolly Payne Madison thinks back on her childhood, her first marriage, and later romances with two very different politicians, Aaron Burr and his good friend James Madison. She plays each against the other, not only for romantic reasons, but also to influence the shaping of the young country. By manipulating Burr's affections, she helps Thomas Jefferson win the presidency, and eventually she becomes First Lady of the land herself.
Diamond Girl

1998

Diamond Girl

1998
4.5
Denny Montana never looks at Claire. She has been working for him for four years and fallen in love at a distance. When Denny's brother Regan returns to oversee the sale of the family vineyard, Claire and Reganen makes pact. To make Denny jealous and lure him away from his girlfriend's bad influence. But what Claire and Regan did not take into account was how difficult it can be to control their own emotions.
In the Dark

2013

In the Dark

2013
5
Aspiring artist Ali must rebuild her life after a tragic accident kills her husband and their young child, and leaves her blind. Life in the dark proves to be a daunting task, so, at her doctor's suggestion, she hires a caretaker named Jeff to help her adjust with the transition. Jeff's aid proves to be indispensable, she even meets and quickly befriends her new neighbor, Linda. Before long, she is embroiled in a fight for her life from an obsessive predator. Will she learn to protect herself using her only remaining senses in time to save her life?
Tula: The Revolt

2013

Tula: The Revolt

2013
4.5
Tula, a slave on the island of Curacao, is becoming more and more aware of the injustice existing between his people and the white oppressors. His peaceful resistance inspires his people to unite in a passionate struggle for equality, freedom and brotherhood.
What Do You Think?

1986

What Do You Think?

1986
4.9
A gritty musical drama about life in the ghettos of Mexico City during the 1980s. With a soundtrack of Mexican rock music, the camera takes the viewer through the streets, to rock concerts, and to the bars and clubs, where he exposes the hunger, repression, unhealthy conditions and violence in the marginal communities of Mexico's capital city.
The Belstone Fox

1973

The Belstone Fox

1973
7.2
Based on the novel "The Ballad of the Belstone Fox", this heartwarming film chronicles the life of a fox much smarter than the dogs that hunt him. In fact, they never could catch him!
The Big Ask

2014

The Big Ask

2014
5
The Big Ask is a dark comedy about three couples who head to the desert to help their friend heal after the death of his mother. They would do anything for him - except for the one thing he wants.
Harlan County War

2000

Harlan County War

2000
7.1
A Kentucky woman whose mine-worker husband is nearly killed in a cave-in, and whose father is slowly dying of black lung disease, joins the picket lines for a long, violent strike.
Maclovia

1948

Maclovia

1948
6.5
On a small Mexican island dwells a group of Indians who live in the traditional manner and who disdain outsiders. The beautiful Maclovia and the poverty-stricken Jose Maria are in love, but her father refuses to allow their marriage, or even any communication between them, due to Jose Maria's lack of means.
Blood Pressure

2012

Blood Pressure

2012
6.3
A middle-aged woman follows letters from an unseen admirer into potential danger.
Dr. Satan vs. Black Magic

1968

Dr. Satan vs. Black Magic

1968
6
Plutarco Satan returns, this time he's pitted against a rival evil organization intent on owning the very formula rumored to turn any metal into gold! Dr. Satan must go toe to toe with the vampiric black magician Yei Lin, in order to keep it out of their hands. The cost of failure? His eternal rest!
Favorite Son

2008

Favorite Son

2008
3.8
A story of family, of dreams deferred, and of a final chance at redemption. Frustrated with his waning baseball career, David returns to his hometown and becomes obsessed with a local lovely, reaching out to her troubled son. When David is rejected, the townsfolk gossip about his relationship with the boy.
For Horowitz

2006

For Horowitz

2006
6.9
31-year-old single woman Kim Ji-su once wanted to become a famous pianist like Horowitz. Her dream was shattered but she went on by teaching children piano. One day, she discovers a young musical genius, and begins giviving intensive lessons to prepare him for competition. However, while it doesn't turn out, Ji-su is shocked when she realizes that the boy carries a secret that will change her life forever.
Jungle Bride

1933

Jungle Bride

1933
5.1
Four survivors of a ship wreck are stranded on a deserted island, including a woman and the man she believes is responsible for the murder which her brother is in prison for.
Angel Flight Down

1996

Angel Flight Down

1996
5.8
A medical emergency aircraft crashes in the snowy Rockies. The pilot, two paramedics, a two-year-old patient, and her father all manage to survive the crash. Unfortunately, the little girl's already critical condition is rapidly worsening, her father is growing hysterical by the minute, the pilot is seriously injured, and the paramedics aren't sure if they are emotionally equipped for the crisis.
The House Sitter

2007

The House Sitter

2007
4.6
Elise's dream to become a painter isn't going anywhere, so she eagerly accepts to house-sit the wealthy eccentric Frank's villa, while he is in Boston for business. A leaky pipe makes her call a plumber not from Frank's "call only" list, and she soon ends up sharing the bed with him, violating the "no guests" rule Frank set before leaving. Frank returns early from his trip... But not everything is what it seems and things get dicey for Elise and her friends.