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Movies with deliberate vibe

321. American Animals

American Animals
Drama Crime Documentary Heist True Crime Documentary
7.0
20181h 57minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Bart Layton

Overview

Lexington, Kentucky, 2004. Four young men attempt to execute one of the most audacious art heists in the history of the United States.

Themes

Group dynamics under pressure, Identity through disguise, Unreliable narration, Risk vs consequence, Desire for thrill, Ambition vs law

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322. A Prayer Before Dawn

A Prayer Before Dawn
Drama Action Crime Martial Arts Action Prison Crime
6.8
20181h 56minCambodia, China
Director: Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire

Overview

The amazing true story of Billy Moore, an English boxer incarcerated in Thailand’s most notorious prison. Thrown into a world of drugs and violence, he finds his best chance to escape is to fight his way out in prison Muay Thai tournaments.

Themes

Prison as proving ground, Outsider in confinement, Drug abuse cycle, Camaraderie amid danger, Institutional power dynamics, Sport as survival tactic

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323. Burning

Burning
Mystery Drama Thriller Investigation Mystery Psychological Drama
7.4
20182h 28minJapan, South Korea
Director: Lee Chang-dong

Overview

Deliveryman Jong-su is out on a job when he runs into Hae-mi, a girl who once lived in his neighborhood. She asks if he'd mind looking after her cat while she's away on a trip to Africa. On her return, she introduces to Jong-su an enigmatic young man named Ben, who she met during her trip. One day Ben tells Jong-su about his most unusual hobby.

Themes

Class differences, Jealousy and possession, Rural life pressures, Recurring arson as hobby, Quiet violence, Disappearance and detachment

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324. Dogman

Dogman
Crime Drama Thriller Revenge Thriller Organized Crime
7.2
20181h 43minItaly, France
Director: Matteo Garrone

Overview

Marcello, a small and gentle dog groomer, finds himself involved in a dangerous relationship of subjugation with Simone, a former violent boxer who terrorizes the entire neighborhood. In an effort to reaffirm his dignity, Marcello will submit to an unexpected act of vengeance.

Themes

Moral ambiguity, Revenge as motive, Power imbalance, Subjugation and coercion, Pariah status, Crime under economic strain

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325. The Professor

The Professor
Comedy Drama Dark Comedy Psychological Drama
6.7
20181h 30minUnited States
Director: Wayne Roberts

Overview

A world-weary college professor is given a life-changing diagnosis and decides to throw all pretense and conventions to the wind and live his life as boldly and freely as possible with a biting sense of humor, a reckless streak and a touch of madness.

Themes

Work-life conflict, Mortality awareness, Family secrets and affairs, Appearances under strain, Public vs private selves, Professional identity crisis

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326. Tully

Tully
Comedy Drama Awkward Comedy Family Drama
6.9
20181h 35minCanada, United States
Director: Jason Reitman

Overview

Marlo, a mother of three, including a newborn, is gifted a night nanny by her brother. Hesitant at first, she quickly forms a bond with the thoughtful, surprising, and sometimes challenging nanny named Tully.

Themes

Caregiving under pressure, Parental identity under strain, Sleep deprivation effects, Marital closeness under stress, Boundary negotiation in caregiving, Child behavioral challenges

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327. Behind the Curve

Behind the Curve
Documentary Social & Political Documentary
6.5
20181h 36minUnited States
Director: Daniel J. Clark

Overview

Meet the growing, worldwide community of theorists who defend the belief that the Earth is flat while living in a society who vehemently rejects it.

Themes

Belief vs evidence, Conspiracy theory appeal, Science literacy gap, Identity through belief, Critical thinking erosion, Online community dynamics

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328. Dude

Dude
Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.1
20181h 30minUnited States
Director: Olivia Milch

Overview

Four best friends negotiate loss and major life changes during the last two weeks of high school.

Themes

Education choices and independence, Loyalty vs personal needs, Consent and power in relationships, Family dynamics and divorce, Grief and coming of age, Friendship under stress

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329. The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society

The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society
Romance Drama History Romantic Epic Historical Drama
7.3
20182h 4minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Mike Newell

Overview

Free-spirited writer Juliet Ashton forms a life-changing bond with the delightful and eccentric Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, when she decides to write about the book club they formed during the occupation of Guernsey in WWII.

Themes

Memory and loss, Wartime resilience, Literature as refuge, Personal obligation vs desire, Hidden histories, Community bonds under pressure

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330. Chappaquiddick

Chappaquiddick
History Drama Thriller Historical Event Political Drama
6.4
20181h 47minSweden, United States
Director: John Curran

Overview

Ted Kennedy's life and political career become derailed in the aftermath of a fatal car accident in 1969 that claims the life of a young campaign strategist, Mary Jo Kopechne.

Themes

Political reputation under pressure, Family influence in crisis, Authority and responsibility conflict, Public scrutiny and accountability, Damage control and image management, Media framing and manipulation

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