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281. And So It Goes

And So It Goes
Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Family Drama
5.9
20141h 34minUnited States
Director: Rob Reiner

Overview

Nobody likes self-centered realtor Oren Little, and he prefers it that way. He's deliberately mean to anyone who crosses his path and wants nothing more than to sell one final house and retire. His life turns upside-down when his estranged son drops off a granddaughter he never knew existed. Suddenly left in charge of her and with no idea how to take care of a child, he pawns the girl off on his neighbor, Leah -- but he eventually learns how to open his heart.

Themes

Grandparent grandchild relationship, Elderly loneliness, Self-centered real estate agent, Estranged son impact, Neighbor relationship

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282. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Science Fiction Action Drama Thriller Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
7.6
20142h 10minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Matt Reeves

Overview

A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Intergroup conflict, Leadership under pressure, Trust and betrayal, Survival under collapse, Alliance and deception

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283. Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret

Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret
Documentary Social & Political Documentary
8.1
20141h 30minUnited States
Director: Keegan Kuhn

Overview

Follow the shocking, yet humorous, journey of an aspiring environmentalist, as he daringly seeks to find the real solution to the most pressing environmental issues and true path to sustainability.

Themes

Animal agriculture climate impact, Sustainable food systems, Environmental policy scrutiny, Organizational accountability debates, Ethical consumption pressures, Media discourse on activism

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284. Third Person

Third Person
Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
6.3
20142h 17minBelgium, Germany
Director: Paul Haggis

Overview

An acclaimed novelist struggles to write an analysis of love in one of three stories, each set in a different city, that detail the beginning, middle and end of a relationship.

Themes

Trauma and grief, Custody and parental conflict, Infidelity and commitment pressure, Emotional distance and longing, Secrets shaping trust, Imagined narratives and reality

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285. Obvious Child

Obvious Child
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.7
20141h 25minUnited States
Director: Gillian Robespierre

Overview

An immature, newly unemployed comic must navigate the murky waters of adulthood after her fling with a graduate student results in an unplanned pregnancy.

Themes

Pregnancy decision under pressure, Autonomy versus dependence, Career versus personal life, Parental support and boundaries, Romantic connection and hesitation, Unemployment and self-direction

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286. The Grand Seduction

The Grand Seduction
Comedy Buddy Comedy
7.0
20141h 52minCanada
Director: Don McKellar

Overview

A small fishing village must procure a local doctor to secure a lucrative business contract. When unlikely candidate and big city doctor Paul Lewis lands in their lap for a trial residence, the townsfolk rally together to charm him into staying. As the doctor’s time in the village winds to a close, acting mayor Murray French has no choice but to pull out all the stops and begin The Grand Seduction.

Themes

Trust under manipulation, Outsider integration, Economic pressure to attract industry, Identity versus opportunity, Deception for survival, Hospitality as leverage

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287. Jimmy's Hall

Jimmy's Hall
History Drama Historical Drama Political History
6.7
20141h 46minUnited Kingdom, Ireland
Director: Ken Loach

Overview

Jimmy Gralton returns from New York and reopens his beloved community hall, only to meet opposition from the local parish.

Themes

Exile and displacement, Poverty and resilience, Church versus community, Community empowerment, Diaspora connections, Political dissent

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288. Night Moves

Night Moves
Thriller Drama Political Thriller Political Drama
6.1
20141h 52minBrazil, United States
Director: Kelly Reichardt

Overview

The story about three radical environmentalists coming together to execute the most intense protest of their lives: the explosion of a hydroelectric dam.

Themes

Paranoia and mistrust, Moral dilemma in protest, Environmental ethics vs violence, Environmental activism pressure, Silencing as tactic, Guilt and accountability

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289. A Long Way Down

A Long Way Down
Comedy Drama Dark Comedy Tragic Drama
6.3
20141h 36minUnited Kingdom, Germany
Director: Pascal Chaumeil

Overview

Four lost souls—a disgraced TV presenter, a foul-mouthed teen, an isolated single mother, and a solipsistic muso—decide to end their lives on the same night, New Year's Eve. When this disillusioned quartet of strangers meet unintentionally at the same suicide hotspot, a London high-rise with the well-earned nickname Topper's Tower, they mutually agree to call off their plans for six weeks, forming an unconventional, dysfunctional family. They become media sensations as the Topper House Four and search together for the reasons to keep on living.

Themes

Search for meaning, Media spectacle, Public scrutiny, Depression and resilience, Deception under scrutiny, Improvised family dynamics

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290. Barefoot

Barefoot
Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Family Drama
6.5
20141h 30minUnited States
Director: Andrew Fleming

Overview

The "black sheep" son of a wealthy family meets a young psychiatric patient who's been raised in isolation her entire life. He takes the naive young woman home for his brother's wedding an improbable romance blooms, as she impresses everyone with her genuine, simple charms.

Themes

Isolation and belonging, Class tension, Unconventional romance, Debt and coercion, Family reputation, Deception and honesty

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