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Showing posts with label Drama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Drama. Show all posts

Dec 26, 2014

"The Duke of Burgundy"

20 February 2015 (UK)

Drama



A woman who studies butterflies and moths tests the limits of her relationship with her lover.

Dec 24, 2014

"To Write Love on Her Arms"

March 2015

Biography,  Drama and  Music



Based on the true story that started a global movement, To Write Love on Her Arms presents a vision of hope, healing and redemption. Emmy Award winner Kat Dennings (“2 Broke Girls”) stars as Renee, a Florida girl who struggles with addiction and abuse. In a creative blend of artistic fantasy and music conflicted with hard reality, Renee discovers the value of genuine friendships and embarks on a daunting yet courageous journey towards recovery. The film also stars Chad Michael Murray, Rupert Friend and Corbin Bleu.


Dec 23, 2014

"Woman in Gold"

3 April 2015 (USA)

Drama



Academy Award winner Helen Mirren stars in the incredible story of Maria Altmann, a Jewish refugee who is forced to flee Vienna during World War II. Decades later, determined to salvage some dignity from her past, Maria has taken on a mission to reclaim a painting the Nazis stole from her family: the famous Lady In Gold, a portrait of her beloved Aunt Adele. Partnering with an inexperienced but determined young lawyer (Ryan Reynolds), Maria embarks on an epic journey for justice 60 years in the making.



Feb 24, 2014

"Winter's Tale"

14 February 2014
Drama, Fantasy and Mystery



Set in a mythic New York City and spanning more than a century, "Winter's Tale" is a story of miracles, crossed destinies, and the age-old battle between good and evil.


Feb 16, 2014

"The Fault In Our Stars"

6 June 2014
Drama 



Hazel (Shailene Woodley) and Gus (Ansel Elgort) are two extraordinary teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them -- and us -- on an unforgettable journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous, given that they met and fell in love at a cancer support group. THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, based upon the number-one bestselling novel by John Green, explores the funny, thrilling and tragic business of being alive and in love.

Feb 9, 2014

"Blood Ties"

1 March 2014
Crime, Drama and Thriller



Brothers Frank and Chris Pierzynski grew up in the same rough neighborhood of Brooklyn only to find themselves on completely different paths. Now, in 1973, Frank is a captain in the local precinct of the NYPD and Chris is finishing up a 12-year prison stint for murder. When Chris is released early, he tries to fight off criminal temptations for the sake of family but soon falls into his old ways. Now with his job on the line and the fate of his brother in his hands, Frank must decide where his true loyalties lie...

Feb 3, 2014

"Endless Love"

14 February 2014
Drama and Romance



The story of a privileged girl and a charismatic boy whose instant desire sparks a love affair made only more reckless by parents trying to keep them apart.


Dec 3, 2013

“The Past”

December 20, 2013
Drama



After four years apart, Ahmad returns to Paris from Tehran to finalize his divorce with his French wife Marie. During his stay, he notices Marie's relationship with her daughter Lucie is rife with conflict. Ahmad's efforts to improve the dynamic between the two woman ends up uncovering a secret from their past.

Nov 10, 2013

“Black Nativity”

November 27, 2013
Drama, Holiday, Musical and Adaptation



Langston, a street-wise teen from Baltimore raised by a single mother, journeys to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, Reverend Cornell and Aretha Cobbs. Unwilling to live by the imposing Reverend Cobbs' rules, a frustrated Langston is determined to return home to his mother, Naima. Langston embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey and along with new friends, and a little divine intervention, he discovers the true meaning of faith, healing and family.

Nov 4, 2013

"The Book Thief"

November 8, 2013
Drama and Adaptation



This is the story of a spirited and courageous young girl named Liesel, who transforms the lives of everyone around her when she is sent to live with a foster family in World War II Germany. For Liesel, the power of words and of imagination becomes a means of escape - and even joy - from the tumultuous events enveloping her and everyone she knows and loves.


Nov 2, 2013

“Faust”

November 15, 2013
Adaptation, Foreign, Drama and Fantasy



Faust is a man in search of the ideals of the Enlightenment, but he becomes obsessed with the lovely Magarethe and eventually sells his soul to the Devil, also known as the Moneylender, so that he may possess her. The Devil takes Faust on a strange, unforgettable journey that ends in Hell itself.

Oct 24, 2013

"The Counselor"

October 25, 2013
Drama and Crime



A lawyer seems to have it all, with fast cars, a gorgeous house, a beautiful fiancé and a lifestyle most people would envy. His hubris leads him to enter into what he assumes will be a one-time drug deal, but he's not going to get off that easy. Now the counselor doesn't know who to trust, and his mistake will lead to betrayal, murder and disaster. 

Sep 7, 2013

"The Ultimate Life"

September 6, 2013

Drama and Adaptation



Between the pressure of running a foundation started by his late grandfather Red Stevens, being sued by his greedy extended family, and seeing his beloved Alexia leave on an extended mission trip to Haiti, Jason's world is unraveling. But when Jason discovers the lifelong journal his grandfather began as a Depression-era lad, the writings transport Jason to a front-row seat on an incredible rags-to-riches ride. With everything he loves hanging in the balance, Jason hopes he can discover the ultimate life.

Sep 5, 2013

"Touchy Feely"

September 6, 2013
Drama



Abby is a free-spirited massage therapist. Her brother, Paul, an emotional zombie, owns a flagging dental practice, where he enlists the assistance of his equally emotionally stunted daughter, Jenny. Suddenly, transformation touches everyone. Abby develops an uncontrollable aversion to bodily contact, which seriously hinders her chosen profession and the passionate love life she once shared with her boyfriend. Meanwhile, rumors of Paul's "healing touch" begin to miraculously invigorate his practice. As Abby navigates through an identity crisis, her brother discovers a whole new side of himself. 

Sep 3, 2013

"Winnie Mandela"

September 6, 2013
Drama and Adaptation



Moving from a remote tribal village to the sprawling metropolis of Johannesburg, South Africa, a proud young Winnie soon found love with a rising political star, Nelson Mandela. When Nelson was imprisoned for protesting the brutal Apartheid government, Winnie worked tirelessly to win his freedom and to carry on his message of peace and equality. Her struggle to keep the Mandela dream alive was rewarded by years of persecution and imprisonment, including 18 months of solitary confinement. Throughout, her resolve to fight for her freedom, her family and her country never wavered. Her leadership and unconquerable spirit caught the attention of the world and earned her the name “the mother of the nation."

Sep 1, 2013

"A Teacher"

September 6, 2013
Drama



Young high school teacher, Diana begins to unravel after she begins an affair with one of her students, Eric. What began as an innocent fling becomes increasingly complex as the ordinarily confident Diana becomes consumed by her emotions, crossing boundaries and acting out in progressively more startling ways.

Aug 29, 2013

"Adore"

September 6, 2013
Drama and Adaptation



Two lifelong friends who find unexpected happiness in relationships that cross the bounds of convention.

Aug 21, 2013

"Short Term 12"

  • August 23, 2013
  • Drama and Adaptation



Short Term 12 is told through the eyes of Grace, a twenty- something supervisor at a foster-care facility for at-risk teenagers. Passionate and tough, Grace is a formidable caretaker of the kids in her charge – and in love with her long-term boyfriend and co-worker, Mason.
But Grace’s own difficult past – and the surprising future that suddenly presents itself – throw her into unforeseen confusion, made all the sharper with the arrival of a new intake at the facility – Jayden, a gifted but troubled teenage girl with whom Grace has a charged connection.
She and Mason also struggle to help Marcus – an intense, quiet kid who is about to turn 18 – manage through the difficulty of having to leave the facility. Grace comes to find – in both her work and the new teenager in her care – surprising sources of redemption. And while the subject matter is complex and often dark, this lovingly realized film finds truth – and humor – in unexpected places.


Aug 19, 2013

"The Grandmaster"

  • August 23, 2013
  • Biopic and  Drama



Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Wong Kar Wai, The Grandmaster is an epic action feature inspired by the life and times of the legendary kung fu master, Ip Man. The story spans the tumultuous Republican era that followed the fall of China’s last dynasty, a time of chaos, division and war that was also the golden age of Chinese martial arts. Filmed in a range of stunning locations that include the snow-swept landscapes of Northeast China and the subtropical South, THE GRANDMASTER features virtuoso performances by some of the greatest stars of contemporary Asian cinema, including Tony Leung and Ziyi Zhang.

Jul 22, 2013

"Blue Jasmine"

  • July 26, 2013 (USA)
  • September 20, 2013 (UK)
  • Drama



A wealthy woman from New York finds herself broke and in San Francisco, living with her sister and downsizing her life. She eventually meets a man in the Bay Area who could solve her financial problems, but she first needs to discover who she is and, more importantly, accept San Francisco as her home.