Movies with urbane vibe

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Tense Dry Witty Charged Satirical

Overview

American expat Mickey Pearson has built a highly profitable marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he’s looking to cash out of the business forever it triggers plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain out from under him.

Themes

Deception as strategy, Betrayal amid schemes, Illicit empire under pressure, Class tension under scrutiny, Bribery and blackmail leverage

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Steady Dry Restrained Reflective Cynical

Overview

Corporate downsizing expert Ryan Bingham spends his life in planes, airports, and hotels, but just as he’s about to reach a milestone of ten million frequent flyer miles, he meets a woman who causes him to rethink his transient life.

Themes

Corporate downsizing ethics, Wanderer identity conflict, Emotional labor, Performance vs empathy, Personal professional boundaries, Loyalty to craft vs relationships, Transience and belonging

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Tense Dynamic Dry Fast-paced Stylish

Overview

An American journalism student in London scoops a big story, and begins an affair with an aristocrat as the incident unfurls.

Themes

Class inequality, Social climbing, Power and wealth, Public image vs secrecy, Investigative ethics, Romantic deception

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Tense Intimate Dry Fast-paced Witty

Overview

Dedicated environmental lawyer Lucy Kelson goes to work for billionaire George Wade as part of a deal to preserve a community center. Indecisive and weak-willed George grows dependent on Lucy's guidance on everything from legal matters to clothing. Exasperated, Lucy gives notice and picks Harvard graduate June Carter as her replacement. As Lucy's time at the firm nears an end, she grows jealous of June and has second thoughts about leaving George.

Themes

Wealth vs advocacy, Professional ethics under pressure, Power dynamics in the workplace, Dependence and indispensability, Community interests vs development, Loyalty and compromise

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