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Cecil B. Demented

471. Cecil B. Demented

Crime Comedy Action Satire Organized Crime
6.3

20001h 28min

United States, France

Director: John Waters

Overview

A young lunatic director and his devoted cult of cinema terrorists kidnap a Hollywood movie goddess and force her to star in their radical underground movie.

Themes

Film director influence, Kidnapping as spectacle, Satire in cinema, Cinephile devotion, Terrorism in cinema

Available on

Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Pokémon 3: The Movie

472. Pokémon 3: The Movie

Adventure Fantasy Animation Action Family
5.9

20001h 14min

Japan

Director: Kunihiko Yuyama

Overview

When the sadness of her father's disappearance gets to Molly Hale, she unknowingly uses the Unown to create her own dream world along with Entei, who she believes to be her father. When Entei kidnaps Ash's mother, Ash — alongside Misty and Brock — invade the mansion looking for his mom and trying to stop the mysteries of Molly's Dream World and Entei!

Themes

Teen adventure pressure, Mountain village tension, Prophecy versus choice, Valley resilience, Family expectations strain, Missing parent burden

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Scary Movie

473. Scary Movie

Comedy Parody
6.3

20001h 28min

United States

Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans

Overview

A familiar-looking group of teenagers find themselves being stalked by a more-than-vaguely recognizable masked killer! As the victims begin to pile up and the laughs pile on, none of your favorite scary movies escape the razor-sharp satire of this outrageously funny parody!

Themes

Trust under pressure, Deception and masks, Media spectacle, Teen group danger, Horror parody, Parodic violence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

474. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Adventure Drama Action Romance Martial Arts Action
7.9

20002h

Hong Kong SAR China, Taiwan

Director: Ang Lee

Overview

Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Duty vs personal desire, Honor and chivalry, Intergenerational conflict, Loyalty and betrayal, Power over artifacts

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Chopper

475. Chopper

Crime Drama Thriller Organized Crime Psychological Drama
7.1

20001h 34min

Australia

Director: Andrew Dominik

Overview

The true and infamous story of Australia's notorious criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read and his years of crime, interest in violence, drugs and prostitutes.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Risk and retaliation, Prison violence, Drug culture and crime, Justice system pressure, Codes of loyalty

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Water Drops on Burning Rocks

476. Water Drops on Burning Rocks

Drama Romance Comedy Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.7

20001h 26min

France, Japan

Director: François Ozon

Overview

In 1970s Germany, Léopold, a 50-year-old businessman, picks up and seduces 20-year-old Franz, who swiftly moves into his apartment. The dynamic between them intensifies with the sudden arrival of their ex-girlfriends.

Themes

Ex-girlfriend influence, Trans woman dynamics, Sexual identity tensions, Bisexuality complexities, Gay theme tensions, 1970s mores

Available on

Amazon Video
blue TV
Apple TV
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Happy Accidents

477. Happy Accidents

Comedy Romance Science Fiction Romantic Comedy Time Travel Sci-Fi
7.1

20001h 50min

United States

Director: Brad Anderson

Overview

A comedy that pays tribute to the science fiction genre -- specifically, the sub-genre of time travel. But here the alternate reality is contemporary New York City where past and future experiences of trust, commitment and denial are cleverly put to the test. Just as Ruby is beginning to relish her first-ever healthy relationship, Sam begins muttering about being a time traveler from the year 2470.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Time travel ethics, Reality versus illusion, Future obsession, Manipulation across timelines, Commitment and doubt

Available on

Amazon Video
History Vault
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Being John Malkovich

478. Being John Malkovich

Comedy Drama Fantasy High-Concept Comedy Psychological Drama
7.7

19991h 53min

United States

Director: Spike Jonze

Overview

One day at work, unsuccessful puppeteer Craig finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. The portal soon becomes a passion for anybody who enters its mad and controlling world of overtaking another human body.

Themes

Control through embodiment, Desire and rejection, Ownership and autonomy, Identity collision, Immortality via bodies, Betrayal and manipulation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Fight Club

479. Fight Club

Drama Thriller Mind Game Thriller Psychological Drama
8.8

19992h 19min

Germany, United States

Director: David Fincher

Overview

A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy. Their concept catches on, with underground "fight clubs" forming in every town, until an eccentric gets in the way and ignites an out-of-control spiral toward oblivion.

Themes

Insomniac alienation, Consumerism critique, Deception and imposture, Dual identities, Debt-system disruption, Underground violence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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American Beauty

480. American Beauty

Drama Psychological Drama
8.3

19992h 2min

United States

Director: Sam Mendes

Overview

Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daughter's attractive friend.

Themes

Midlife crisis tension, Suburban ennui and desire, Marital infidelity deception, Youth fantasy versus control, Pursuit of beauty obsession, Satire of status obsession

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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