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Cuban Fury

241. Cuban Fury

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.2

20141h 38min

France, United Kingdom

Director: James Griffiths

Beneath Bruce Garrett's under-confident, overweight exterior, the passionate heart of a salsa king lies dormant. Now, one woman is about to reignite his Latin fire.

Themes

Body image pressure, Belonging through community, Mentorship-led transformation, Bullying undermines confidence, Romantic competition dynamics, Public performance validation

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About Last Night

242. About Last Night

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.0

20141h 40min

United States

Director: Steve Pink

Bernie and Joan are two fiery flirters who are passionate about everything from hookups to breakups and each other. When he sets up his best friend, Danny, with her roommate, Debbie, the sparks soon fly as they try to navigate the relationship minefields from the bar to the bedroom and are eventually put to the test in the real world.

Themes

Relationship problems, Cohabitation stress, Friendship versus romance, Commitment anxiety, Dating culture pressures, Jealousy and control

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Justice League: War

243. Justice League: War

Animation Action Superhero Action
7.3

20141h 19min

United States

Director: Jay Oliva

The world is under attack by an alien armada led by the powerful Apokoliptian, Darkseid. A group of superheroes consisting of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Cyborg, and Shazam must set aside their differences and gather together to defend Earth.

Themes

Transformation and identity, Dependence on technology, Alliance under pressure, Mind-control manipulation, Collective defense under threat, Power vs ordinary skill

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Amazon Video
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G.B.F.

244. G.B.F.

Comedy Drama Awkward Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
5.9

20141h 33min

United States

Director: Darren Stein

The bitter fight for supremacy between the three most popular girls at North Gateway High takes an unexpected turn when their classmate, Tanner, is outed and becomes the school’s first openly gay student. The trio races to bag the big trend in fashion accessories, the Gay Best Friend, while Tanner must decide whether his skyrocketing popularity is more important than the friendships he is leaving behind.

Themes

Identity and belonging, Peer pressure and conformity, Outness and acceptance, Norms and prejudice, Clique dynamics and rivalry, Appearance and popularity

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Ride Along

245. Ride Along

Action Comedy Buddy Action Buddy Comedy
6.1

20141h 39min

United States

Director: Tim Story

For the past two years, high-school security guard Ben has been trying to show decorated APD detective James that he's more than just a video-game junkie who's unworthy of James' sister, Angela. When Ben finally gets accepted into the academy, he thinks he's earned the seasoned policeman's respect and asks for his blessing to marry Angela. Knowing that a ride along will demonstrate if Ben has what it takes to take care of his sister, James invites him on a shift designed to scare the hell out of the trainee. But when the wild night leads them to the most notorious criminal in the city, James will find that his new partner's rapid-fire mouth is just as dangerous as the bullets speeding at it.

Themes

Deception and trust, Mentor trainee tension, Family obligation and duty, Mismatched partnership, Risk and accountability, Humor under pressure

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

246. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Fantasy Adventure Action Quest Fantasy Treasure Hunt
7.8

20132h 41min

New Zealand, United States

Director: Peter Jackson

The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.

Themes

Trust under barrel, Temptation of one ring, Duty vs gold, Alliances under elves, Leadership under mountain, Dragon and gold

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Saving Mr. Banks

247. Saving Mr. Banks

Comedy Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
7.5

20132h 6min

Australia, United Kingdom

Director: John Lee Hancock

Author P.L. Travers looks back on her childhood while reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the big screen.

Themes

Parental influence on art, Memory shaping creative work, Artistic control vs studio demands, Pen-name and identity, Adaptation ethics and openness, Outsider perspective in familiar stories

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Homefront

248. Homefront

Action Thriller One-Person Army Domestic Thriller
6.5

20131h 40min

United States

Director: Gary Fleder

Phil Broker is a former DEA agent who has gone through a crisis after his action against a biker gang went horribly wrong and it cost the life of his boss' son. He is recently widowed and is left with a 9-years-old daughter, Maddy. He decides to quit the turbulent and demanding life of thrill for Maddy's sake and retires to a small town. His daughter fights off a boy who was bullying her at school and this sets in motion a round of events that end in his direct confrontation with the local Meth drug lord. His past history with the biker gang also enters the arena, making matters more complex. But he has a mission in his mind to protect his daughter and he is ready to pay any cost that it demands.

Themes

Loyalty under danger, Parent-child protection, Crime-network retaliation, Intimidation and escalation, Outsider threat to community, Trust vs vigilance

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Amazon Video
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Kill Your Darlings

249. Kill Your Darlings

Drama Romance Thriller Historical Drama Investigation Suspense
6.4

20131h 43min

United States

Director: John Krokidas

A murder in 1944 draws together the great poets of the beat generation: Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac and William Burroughs.

Themes

Academic pressure, Youth rebellion, Identity and sexuality, Confession and deposition, Creative movement influence, Anti establishment tension

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The Right Kind of Wrong

250. The Right Kind of Wrong

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.1

20131h 37min

Canada

Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik

A stubborn idealist spies a bride on her way to her wedding and immediately falls in love with her.

Themes

Romance under social scrutiny, Fear as obstacle, Pursuit despite disapproval, Unexpected attraction, Marriage as pressure, Public reputation vs privacy

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