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Burying the Ex

371. Burying the Ex

Comedy Horror Dark Comedy Zombie Horror
5.4

20141h 29min

United States

Director: Joe Dante

Overview

Before horror enthusiast Max can break things off with his girlfriend Evelyn she dies in a bus accident. In time, Max meets another woman only to have Evelyn resurface as a zombie ready to resume their relationship.

Themes

Manipulation and power, Control over decisions, Unwanted resurrection, Toxic attachment, Eco zealotry, Consequences of wishes

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God Help the Girl

372. God Help the Girl

Comedy Drama Music Coming-of-Age Drama Narrative Musical
6.4

20141h 51min

United Kingdom

Director: Stuart Murdoch

Overview

Eve is a catastrophe—low on self-esteem but high on fantasy, especially when it comes to music. Over the course of one Glasgow summer, she meets two similarly rootless souls: posh Cass and fastidious James, and together they form a band.

Themes

Identity through music, Collaboration under pressure, Ambition and authenticity, Loneliness in temporary scenes, Mental health pressures, Self-esteem and fantasy

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Let's Be Cops

373. Let's Be Cops

Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.4

20141h 44min

United States

Director: Luke Greenfield

Overview

Best pals Ryan and Justin are stalled in their respective careers -- a fact that is painfully driven home when they go to a college reunion. Dressed as police in the mistaken belief that they were to attend a costume party, Ryan and Justin find that the uniforms earn them much respect and attention. Although Justin is uncomfortable with the idea, Ryan decides to continue with the charade, putting them both in increasingly dangerous situations. When these newly-minted “heroes” get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Police impersonator, Deception through role play, Buddy cop tension, Corruption and mob violence, Ambition under danger

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The Inbetweeners 2

374. The Inbetweeners 2

Comedy Adult Comedy
6.4

20141h 36min

Australia, France

Director: Damon Beesley

Overview

Neil, Will and Simon receive an invite from Jay to join him in Australia whilst on his gap year, who promises them it’s ”the sex capital of the world”. With their lives now rather dull compared to their hedonistic school days and legendary lads holiday, it’s an offer they can’t refuse. Once again, they put growing up temporarily on-hold, and embark on a backpacking holiday of a lifetime in an awful car, inspired by Peter Andre’s ‘Mysterious Girl’. Will soon finds himself battling with the lads to do something cultural, whilst they focus their attention on drinking, girls, and annoying fellow travelers.

Themes

Group dynamics under stress, Travel as escape, Hedonism vs responsibility, Youth culture pressures, Deception in social interactions, Outsider traveler status, Belonging among peers

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Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno

375. Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno

Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Epic Action
7.5

20142h 18min

Japan

Director: Keishi Otomo

Overview

Kenshin has settled into his new life with Kaoru and his other friends when he is approached with a request from the Meiji government. Makoto Shishio, a former assassin like Kenshin, was betrayed, set on fire and left for dead. He survived, and is now in Kyoto, plotting with his gathered warriors to overthrow the new government. Against Kaoru's wishes, Kenshin reluctantly agrees to go to Kyoto and help keep his country from falling back into civil war.

Themes

Mentorship and lineage, Samurai ethics under pressure, Duty vs pacifism, Bakumatsu era conflicts, Revenge vs mercy, Meiji era reform

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Guardians of the Galaxy

376. Guardians of the Galaxy

Action Science Fiction Adventure Superhero Action Space Sci-Fi
8.0

20142h 1min

United States

Director: James Gunn

Overview

Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Betrayal and deception, Found family dynamics, Resilience under threat, Collective risk taking, Power versus responsibility

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Magic in the Moonlight

377. Magic in the Moonlight

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.5

20141h 38min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Woody Allen

Overview

Set in the 1920s French Riviera, a master magician is commissioned to try and expose a psychic as a fraud.

Themes

Trust under scrutiny, Romance amid doubt, Deception and collaboration, Rationalism versus belief, Wealth and spectacle, Occult versus science

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Begin Again

378. Begin Again

Comedy Music Romance Drama Narrative Musical
7.4

20141h 44min

United States

Director: John Carney

Overview

Gretta, a budding songwriter, finds herself alone after her boyfriend Dave ditches her. Her life gains purpose when Dan, a record label executive, notices her talent.

Themes

Artistic integrity vs commerce, Creative collaboration under pressure, Mentor protégé dynamics, Industry transformation tensions, Urban ambition authenticity, Relationship between art and market

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They Came Together

379. They Came Together

Comedy Parody
5.6

20141h 23min

United States

Director: David Wain

Overview

A small business owner is about to lose her shop to a major corporate development.

Themes

Small business vs corporate pressure, Financial stress and debt risk, Family dynamics and parental approval, Social prejudice and group identity, Deception and identity reveal, Relationship commitment under strain

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Think Like a Man Too

380. Think Like a Man Too

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Ensemble Comedy
5.7

20141h 45min

United States

Director: Tim Story

Overview

All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.

Themes

Relationship problems, Bachelor party chaos, Career vs love tension, Bachelorette party misadventure, Destination wedding dynamics, Disapproving parent pressure

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