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Movies with measured vibe

Pamela, A Love Story

1. Pamela, A Love Story

Documentary Biographical Documentary
7.2
20231h 53min

Overview

In her own words, through personal video and diaries, Pamela Anderson shares the story of her rise to fame, rocky romances and infamous sex tape scandal.

Themes

Fame and objectification, Public gaze vs privacy, Gendered media scrutiny, Diary-based memory, Turbulent marriage and autonomy

Available on

Netflix
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Infinity Pool

2. Infinity Pool

Horror Science Fiction Psychological Horror Dystopian Sci-Fi
6.0
20231h 58min

Overview

While staying at an isolated island resort, James and Em are enjoying a perfect vacation of pristine beaches, exceptional staff, and soaking up the sun. But guided by the seductive and mysterious Gabi, they venture outside the resort grounds and find themselves in a culture filled with violence, hedonism, and untold horror. A tragic accident leaves them facing a zero tolerance policy for crime: either you'll be executed, or, if you’re rich enough to afford it, you can watch yourself die instead.

Themes

Class inequality, Deception and coercion, Commodified punishment, Spectacle of violence, Duplication and identity, Hedonism and danger

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Amazon Video
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True Spirit

3. True Spirit

Adventure Drama History Maritime Adventure Coming-of-Age Drama
6.8
20231h 49min

Overview

When the tenacious young sailor Jessica Watson sets out to be the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world, many expect her to fail. With the support of her sailing coach and mentor Ben Bryant and her parents, Jessica is determined to accomplish what was thought to be impossible, navigating some of the world’s most challenging stretches of ocean over the course of 210 days.

Themes

Based on true story, Solo endurance under pressure, Sailing trip, Public scrutiny and doubt, Loneliness and perseverance, Risk management and decision making

Available on

Netflix
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What's Love Got to Do with It?

4. What's Love Got to Do with It?

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.3
20231h 49min

Overview

Two childhood friends now in their thirties must decide whether to follow their heads or their hearts once the man decides to follow his parents' advice and enter into an arranged marriage in Pakistan.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Arranged marriage pressure, Cross cultural expectations, Henna night rituals, Independence vs family, Media gaze and representation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Missing

5. Missing

Drama Mystery Thriller Whodunit Investigation Suspense
7.1
20231h 51min

Overview

When her mother disappears while on vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend, June’s search for answers is hindered by international red tape. Stuck thousands of miles away in Los Angeles, June creatively uses all the latest technology at her fingertips to try and find her before it’s too late. But as she digs deeper, her digital sleuthing raises more questions than answers... and when June unravels secrets about her mom, she discovers that she never really knew her at all.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Intergenerational tension, Overprotective parenting, Family secrecy, Digital sleuthing ethics, Betrayal within relationships

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Women Talking

6. Women Talking

Drama Tragic Drama
6.9
20221h 44min

Overview

A group of women in an isolated religious colony struggle to reconcile their faith with a series of sexual assaults committed by the colony's men.

Themes

Female solidarity under pressure, Faith vs child safety, Community governance and dissent, Collective autonomy under oppression

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Amazon Video
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The Pale Blue Eye

7. The Pale Blue Eye

Thriller Crime Horror Mystery Investigation Suspense
6.6
20222h 8min

Overview

West Point, New York, 1830. When a cadet at the burgeoning military academy is found hanged with his heart cut out, the top brass summons former New York City constable Augustus Landor to investigate. While attempting to solve this grisly mystery, the reluctant detective engages the help of one of the cadets: a strange but brilliant young fellow by the name of Edgar Allan Poe.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Institutional secrecy, Trauma and revenge, Duty vs vengeance, Investigative burden, Occult ritual influence

Available on

Netflix
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The Eight Mountains

8. The Eight Mountains

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.7
20222h 27min

Overview

An epic journey of friendship and self-discovery set in the breathtaking Italian Alps, The Eight Mountains follows over four decades the profound, complex relationship between Pietro and Bruno.

Themes

Self reinvention, Longstanding friendship, Creative ambition, Belonging and dislocation, Parental tensions, Mountain lifeworld

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Amazon Video
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Avatar: The Way of Water

9. Avatar: The Way of Water

Action Adventure Science Fiction Epic Action Adventure Epic
7.5
20223h 12min

Overview

Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, learn the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Family resilience under invasion, Belonging across clans, Adaptation to sea life, Adopted family dynamics, Grief and leadership burden

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Whale

10. The Whale

Drama Tragic Drama
7.6
20221h 57min

Overview

A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.

Themes

Deception and secrecy, Family estrangement, Economic leverage, Religious guilt, Health decline, Caregiving dynamics

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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