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Under the Silver Lake

221. Under the Silver Lake

Crime Drama Mystery Investigation Mystery Psychological Drama
6.5

20182h 19min

United States

Director: David Robert Mitchell

In the sweltering summer of 2011, unemployed and behind on rent, Sam has only days before his life in Los Angeles collapses—and then the mysterious woman in his pool vanishes overnight, leaving behind a painted symbol and a trail of codes. As billionaires disappear and secret shows in graveyards beckon, every hour he spends chasing conspiracies pulls him deeper into a citywide puzzle that’s devouring people who run out of time.

Themes

Secret society dynamics, Voyeur culture, Urban alienation and conspiracy, Surreal noir sensibility, Media deception and mythmaking, Seduction and manipulation

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Like Father

222. Like Father

Drama Family Drama
6.1

20181h 43min

United States

Director: Lauren Miller Rogen

When a workaholic young executive, is left at the altar, she ends up on her Caribbean honeymoon cruise with the last person she ever expected: her estranged and equally workaholic father. The two depart as strangers, but over the course of a few hilarious adventures, a couple of umbrella-clad cocktails and a whole lot of soul-searching, they return with a renewed appreciation for family and life.

Themes

Intergenerational conflict, Parental reconciliation, Career vs family, Work-life imbalance, Redefined priorities, Travel as catalyst

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The Spy Who Dumped Me

223. The Spy Who Dumped Me

Comedy Action Adventure Spy Action Buddy Comedy
6.1

20181h 57min

United States

Director: Susanna Fogel

A couple of thirtysomething best friends unwittingly become entangled in an international conspiracy when one’s ex-boyfriend shows up at their apartment with a team of deadly assassins on his trail.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Female friendship under pressure, International pursuit, Interpersonal betrayal, Secret data stakes, Disguise and role-play

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Teen Titans Go! To the Movies

224. Teen Titans Go! To the Movies

Animation Action Comedy Science Fiction Family Animation
6.7

20181h 24min

United States

Director: Aaron Horvath

All the major DC superheroes are starring in their own films, all but the Teen Titans, so Robin is determined to remedy this situation by getting over his role as a sidekick and becoming a movie star. Thus, with a few madcap ideas and an inspirational song in their hearts, the Teen Titans head to Hollywood to fulfill their dreams.

Themes

Artistic integrity vs commerce, Creative control conflicts, Deception within the industry, Mind-control threat, Team fragmentation and reunion, Fame pursuit vs friendship

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Bleach

225. Bleach

Action Fantasy Adventure Superhero Action Supernatural Fantasy
6.3

20181h 48min

Japan

Director: Shinsuke Sato

High school student Ichigo Kurosaki lives an ordinary life, besides being able to see ghosts and the blurry memories of his mother's death under strange circumstances when he was a kid. His peaceful world suddenly breaks as he meets Rukia Kuchiki, a God of Death.

Themes

Duty conflict via moral constraints, Outsider status via supernatural power, Authority vs independence via coercion, Role adoption under pressure, Breach of agreement via power play, Memory fragility via forgotten clues

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Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

226. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Ensemble Comedy
6.6

20181h 54min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Ol Parker

Five years after meeting her three fathers, Sophie Sheridan prepares to open her mother’s hotel. In 1979, young Donna Sheridan meets the men who each could be Sophie’s biological father.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Jukebox musical, Estranged mother, Estranged grandparent, Generational memory, Long lost love

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In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, black telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success – which propels him into a macabre universe.

Themes

Class inequality, Power and control, Labor exploitation, Ambition vs ethics, Media spectacle, Racial dynamics

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Keep an Eye Out

228. Keep an Eye Out

Comedy Dark Comedy
6.7

20181h 13min

Belgium, France

Director: Quentin Dupieux

Louis just found the corpse of a man in front of his apartment building. Taken in for custody by Captain Buron, he finds himself on the wrong end of a surreal interrogation. But how can you prove you are innocent when the cops are crazy?

Themes

Moral ambiguity in justice, Deception and appearance, Memory versus perception, Authority under pressure, Interrogation as theater, Absurdist humor under crisis

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Ideal Home

229. Ideal Home

Comedy Drama Awkward Comedy Family Drama
6.4

20181h 31min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Andrew Fleming

A couple is going through marital troubles made worse when a previously unknown grandson shows up.

Themes

Marital strain, Nontraditional parenting, Grandson presence, Extravagant lifestyle pressures, Lgbt family dynamics, Bickering under scrutiny

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Amazon Video
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Set It Up

230. Set It Up

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Workplace Comedy
6.5

20181h 45min

United States

Director: Claire Scanlon

Two overworked and underpaid assistants come up with a plan to get their bosses off their backs by setting them up with each other.

Themes

Loyalty vs ambition, Romance under pressure, Career vs romance, Workplace power dynamics, Manipulation in matchmaking, Office dating schemes

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