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291. God Bless America

God Bless America
Comedy Drama Crime Satire Political Drama
7.1
20121h 44minUnited States
Director: Bobcat Goldthwait

Overview

Fed up with the cruelty and stupidity of American culture, an unlikely duo goes on a killing spree, killing reality TV stars, bigots and others they find repugnant.

Themes

Media sensationalism, Reality television critique, Violence as social response, Mass culture critique, Marginalization and resentment, Social commentary through violence

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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292. What's in a Name

What's in a Name
Comedy Dark Comedy
7.3
20121h 49minFrance, Belgium
Director: Alexandre de La Patellière

Overview

Vincent, a wealthy real estate agent, is invited to dinner by his sister Elizabeth and her husband Peter, both professors in Paris. Claude, a childhood friend and trombonist in a symphony orchestra, is also present. Vincent brings news from the prenatal examination of his and his wife Anna's unborn son. The name chosen by the soon-to-be parents strongly offends the others for many reasons. The dispute between the guests quickly escalates and before long the resurgence of old grudges and hidden secrets is unavoidable...

Themes

Prenatal examination pressure, Name controversy at table, Childhood friend tensions, Symphony orchestra dynamics, Unborn son naming pressure, Dinner class tension

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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293. A Letter to Momo

A Letter to Momo
Comedy Fantasy Animation Drama Family
7.2
20122hJapan
Director: Hiroyuki Okiura

Overview

A shy 11-year-old's life takes a strange turn when she discovers three hungry goblins living in the attic of her new house. She misses her old life. She misses her father so very much. Until she makes some new ghoulish friends.

Themes

Grief and resilience, Memory and longing, Belonging and home, Parent-child bond, Guardianship and care, Coexistence with the supernatural

Available on

Apple TV
Fandango At Home
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294. Detention

Detention
Horror Comedy Science Fiction Slasher Horror Parody
5.6
20121h 33minUnited States
Director: Joseph Kahn

Overview

As a killer named Cinderhella stalks the student body at the high school in Grizzly Lake, a group of co-eds band together to survive while they're all serving detention.

Themes

Time travel consequences, Survival under detention, Body swap deception, Peer group solidarity, Institutional control under crisis, Desire for popularity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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295. Iron Sky

Iron Sky
Action Comedy Science Fiction Satire Space Sci-Fi
5.9
20121h 33minFinland, Germany
Director: Timo Vuorensola

Overview

In the last moments of World War II, a secret Nazi space program evaded destruction by fleeing to the Dark Side of the Moon. During 70 years of utter secrecy, the Nazis construct a gigantic space fortress with a massive armada of flying saucers.

Themes

Secrecy producing deception, Militarisation of space as leverage, International governance under strain, Technological leverage against rivals, Propaganda from political power, Legitimacy contested by power blocs

Available on

Amazon Video
The Roku Channel
Plex
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296. 2 Days in New York

2 Days in New York
Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Family Drama
6.0
20121h 31minBelgium, France
Director: Julie Delpy

Overview

Marion and Mingus both come from failed relationships but, by bringing their children together, they've managed to form a small yet happy family. Tensions in their household soon begin to spike when Marion's jovial father shows up on their doorstep with his randy daughter and her peculiar boyfriend in tow. As the motor-mouthed houseguests shatter every taboo imaginable, the happy couple begin to question their commitment.

Themes

Intergenerational friction, Unwitting racism, Boundary testing in family, Belonging vs outsiders, Sexual frankness under scrutiny

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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297. John Carter

John Carter
Action Adventure Science Fiction Epic Action Adventure Epic
6.6
20122h 12minUnited States
Director: Andrew Stanton

Overview

John Carter is a war-weary, former military captain who's inexplicably transported to the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars) and reluctantly becomes embroiled in an epic conflict. It's a world on the brink of collapse, and Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Political manipulation, Identity and allegiance, Resource exploitation, Military duty vs humanity, Alliances and power

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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298. Goon

Goon
Comedy Drama Buddy Comedy Underdog Sports
6.8
20121h 32minCanada, United States
Director: Michael Dowse

Overview

Doug Glatt, a slacker who discovers he has a talent for brawling, is approached by a minor league hockey coach and invited to join the team as the "muscle." Despite the fact that Glatt can't skate, his best friend, Pat, convinces him to give it a shot, and Glatt becomes a hero to the team and their fans, until the league's reigning goon becomes threatened by Glatt's success and decides to even the score.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Duty to protect, Mentor protege dynamics, Public scrutiny and validation, Rising reputation and consequences, Violence in sport

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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299. Delicacy

Delicacy
Drama Comedy Romance Bittersweet Romance Relationship Drama
6.6
20111h 48minFrance
Director: David Foenkinos

Overview

A French woman mourning over the death of her husband three years prior is courted by a Swedish co-worker.

Themes

Cross-cultural romance, Workplace power dynamics, Office romance, Social gossip and judgment, Mourning and moving on, Family pressure to have children

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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300. Real Steel

Real Steel
Action Science Fiction Drama Vehicle-Driven Action Sports Competition
7.1
20112h 7minUnited States, India
Director: Shawn Levy

Overview

Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who retired from the ring when robots took over the sport. After his robot is trashed, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son to rebuild and train an unlikely contender.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Parental responsibility, Mentor influence, Custody conflict, Robot sport economy, Intergenerational bonding

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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