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Movies with measured vibe

Book Club

491. Book Club

Romance Comedy Drama Romantic Comedy Parody
6.1

20181h 44min

United States

Director: Bill Holderman

Four lifelong friends decide that their lives could change by becoming nasty and reading Fifty Shades of Grey in their monthly book club to get inspiration on how to handle sexual pleasure at an elderly age.

Themes

Aging desire, Love after loss, Female friendship resilience, Societal expectations on women, Independence vs family oversight, Self-fulfillment through dating

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Dogman

492. Dogman

Crime Drama Thriller Revenge Thriller Organized Crime
7.2

20181h 43min

Italy, France

Director: Matteo Garrone

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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The Angel

493. The Angel

Action Drama History Thriller War
6.7

20181h 54min

United States, Bulgaria

Director: Ariel Vromen

True story of Ashraf Marwan, who was President Nasser's son-in-law and special adviser and confidant to his successor Anwar Sadat - while simultaneously Israeli Intelligence's most precious asset of the 20th century. Based on NYT bestselling book 'The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel' by Uri Bar-Joseph.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Shifting alliances and diplomacy, Strategic manipulation and restraint, Secrecy and trust, Corruption exposure and ascent, Personal cost of public service

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RBG

494. RBG

Documentary Biographical Documentary
7.6

20181h 38min

United States

Director: Betsy West

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg now 84, and still inspired by the lawyers who defended free speech during the Red Scare, Ginsburg refuses to relinquish her passionate duty, steadily fighting for equal rights for all citizens under the law. Through intimate interviews and unprecedented access to Ginsburg’s life outside the court, RBG tells the electric story of Ginsburg’s consuming love affairs with both the Constitution and her beloved husband Marty—and of a life’s work that led her to become an icon of justice in the highest court in the land.

Themes

Gender equality under law, Women in the judiciary, Public service perseverance, Political scrutiny and controversy, Landmark gender-rights cases, Lifelong commitment to the law

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Behind the Curve

495. Behind the Curve

Documentary Social & Political Documentary
6.5

20181h 36min

United States

Director: Daniel J. Clark

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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Disobedience

496. Disobedience

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.6

20181h 54min

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: Sebastián Lelio

New York photographer Ronit flies to London after learning about the death of her estranged father. Ronit is returning to the same Orthodox Jewish community that shunned her decades earlier for her childhood attraction to Esti, a female friend. Their fortuitous and happy reunion soon reignites their burning passion as the two women explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.

Themes

Religious obligation vs desire, Community judgment and control, Lgbt identity conflict, Intergenerational pressure, Hidden sexuality, Tradition vs autonomy

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Dude

497. Dude

Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.1

20181h 30min

United States

Director: Olivia Milch

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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Beast

498. Beast

Mystery Crime Drama Whodunit Serial Killer Crime
6.8

20181h 47min

United Kingdom

Director: Michael Pearce

A troubled woman living in an isolated community finds herself pulled between the control of her oppressive family and the allure of a secretive outsider suspected of a series of brutal murders.

Themes

Serial killer dynamics, Moral ambiguity, Suspicion and deception, Beach memory, Island isolation and control, Birthday pressure, Ambivalence and belonging

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The Miracle Season

499. The Miracle Season

Drama Sports Competition
6.5

20181h 40min

United States

Director: Sean McNamara

After the tragic death of star volleyball player Caroline "Line" Found, a team of dispirited high school girls must band together under the guidance of their tough-love coach in hopes of winning the state championship!

Themes

Grieving community resilience, Adversity to motivation, Sport as healing, Leadership through mentorship, Collective memory in athletics, Tough love coaching, Public tribute and motivation

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Lean on Pete

500. Lean on Pete

Drama Adventure Coming-of-Age Drama Globetrotting Adventure
7.1

20182h 1min

United Kingdom

Director: Andrew Haigh

Charley Thompson, a teenager living with his single father, gets a summer job working for horse trainer Del Montgomery. Bonding with an aging racehorse named Lean on Pete, Charley is horrified to learn he is bound for slaughter, and so he steals the horse, and the duo embark on an odyssey across the new American frontier.

Themes

Economic precarity, Family instability, Loyalty under pressure, Attachment to companion, Fugitive road journey

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