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Object: Alimony
6.0

Object: Alimony

1928

Ruth Butler, a clerk in an emporium, marries Jimmy Rutledge and thereby greatly displeases his mother, the owner of the emporium, because of Ruth's lowly origins. Renaud Graham, one of Mrs. Rutledge's friends, becomes interested in Ruth, forces his way into her apartment, and attempts to make violent love to her. Jimmy walks in on their embrace and, suspecting the worst, leaves Ruth. In the family way, Ruth finds refuge in a boardinghouse where she meets Al Bryant, an aspiring writer. Ruth tells Al her life story, and he makes it into a bestselling novel and then into a play. Jimmy sees the play and comes to his senses, winning Ruth's forgiveness.

Lord
7.5

Lord

2011

Although he hates dogs, Toni is engaged in finding lost animals and then sentimentally blackmails the masters in order to obtain beautiful large amounts of money. Because of an old and ugly Pekinese that Toni cannot succeed of getting rid of, feelings of affection awake in him that surprise even Toni.

Cats Don't Have Vertigo
6.9

Cats Don't Have Vertigo

2014

Jô is kicked out of home by his father on his birthday. Having no place to go, he takes refuge in the terrace of Rose, who just lost her husband.

The Hunger Games: The Phenomenon
8.2

The Hunger Games: The Phenomenon

2015

An entire overview of the global and culture phenomenon franchise, The Hunger Games series.

Secrets of Palace coup d'etat. Russia, 18th century. Film №1. Testament Emperor
7.1

Secrets of Palace coup d'etat. Russia, 18th century. Film №1. Testament Emperor

2000

Russia, January 25, 1725. "Give it all...". The emperor's weakening hand was able to write in his will only these two short incomprehensible words that kept Russia in a bloody struggle for the crown for a century.

Ross Noble: Sonic Waffle
6.5

Ross Noble: Sonic Waffle

2005

Here it is folks... another classic comedy DVD from stand-up master Ross Noble. This packed DVD features an uncut live performance filmed in London on the last night of Ross' Sonic Waffle tour. Along with the main feature Ross has also included his guest performance from BBC's Jack Dee Live at the Apollo, plus his own commentaries on both shows and a stack of other extras

Maintenance
7.2

Maintenance

2020

Two people are waiting together for each other. Their flat waits with them and for them. Together they are living side by side. Someone is coming, someone is leaving, the flat stays where it is.

Lethal Seduction
3.6

Lethal Seduction

1997

Someone’s picking off crime boss Gus Gruman’s crew, luring them in for a “good time” before brutally killing them. Obsessed detective Trent Jacobson hunts the killer, unaware his nephew Donny is tangled in a web of secrets - dating Gruman’s daughter and falling for a mysterious brunette. Lust, lies, and bloodshed build to a violent, explosive climax.

The Hollow Men
10.0

The Hollow Men

2008

The 'stolen' insider emails that informed Nicky Hager's best-selling account of National's 2005 election campaign return in Alister Barry's (Someone Else's Country) new film - just in time to caution us against campaigning politicians in 2008. Addressing each other like schoolboy Machiavellis, party leader Don Brash and his advisors spelled out how they'd copy the big boys in Australia and the US in order to win the votes of people who'd never support the kind of policies such men are widely presumed to represent. The dividing and conquering began at Orewa.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
8.4

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002

Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.

Piggy Bank
4.2

Piggy Bank

1989

Animated adaptation of Kir Bulychyov's sci-fi short fiction.

Anu Menon: Wonder Menon
6.0

Anu Menon: Wonder Menon

2019

Classic Steam Train Collection: Taw Valley
10.0

Classic Steam Train Collection: Taw Valley

Invalid Date

Part of the documentary series looking at classic steam train history. This volume takes a look at the journey of the Taw Valley engine, joining the crew for live action commentary and featuring aerial sequences and line-side locations.

The Land of Morning Calm
6.6

The Land of Morning Calm

2024

Feeling stuck, young fisherman Yong-su sees no hope in his future - like a fish in a net. As a last resort, he plans an insurance scam by staging his disappearance, hoping to provide a better life for his Vietnamese wife and his ageing mother. At the centre of this scheme is his captain, Yeong-guk, who reluctantly reports Yong-su missing. However, when Yong-su’s mother refuses to connect her son’s disappearance with his death, the white lie snowballs into something harder to chew.

Mara'akame's Dream
6.5

Mara'akame's Dream

2016

Nieri is an indigenous teenage boy from the Wirrarika culture, who is being indoctrinated by his father on the path of dreaming to reach the Blue Deer and become a Marakame. However, Nieri doubts about having the gift that is necessary to become a Marakame. His real dream is to play Mexican country music and to go to Mexico City to play there with his friends.