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1) First man
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The riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. A visceral and intimate account told from Armstrong's perspective, based on the book by James R. Hansen, the film explores the triumphs and the cost, on Armstrong, his family, his colleagues and the nation itself; of one of the most dangerous missions in history.
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Bears (Shirley Parenteau) volume 2
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Four chairs. Four adorable bears. All is well until Big Brown Bear shows up -- what a stare -- and wants a seat. Can these clever bears put their heads together (among other things) and make space for one more?
3) The predator
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GHPLD Essential Films Collection
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Vampires & Aliens & Werewolves, oh my!
GHPLD Essential Films Collection
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Vampires & Aliens & Werewolves, oh my!
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From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home. Now, the universe's most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter, and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species. When a young boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race.
4) Aliens
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Ripley is recovering from her first encounter with the deadly alien. Her account of that event is received with skepticism, but transmissions from a colony later established on the Alien's planet abruptly cease. Burke, an up-and-coming company man, talks Ripley into going back with a squad of colonial marines. Of course the Marines do not take her warnings seriously either, until they come face-to-face with the awesome alien spawn.
5) Little boy
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Little Pepper Busbee enjoys an idyllic life in an American small town, but his world is shattered when his beloved father is sent off to fight in World War II. But a chance encounter with a stage magician awakens his dormant abilities and clues him into the power of faith. Now his devotion to his father will extend past time and space and into the realm of miracles.
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Beautiful designs that will change the way you envision your own apartment. As the world continues to become a more crowded space, our living spaces continue to shrink and more of us are moving into smaller and smaller apartments. While this may have always been the norm in cities like New York, for many of us, these cramped living quarters can be quite discouraging. Small Apartment Inspirations offers hundreds of reasons not to fear these smaller...
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"Two neighbors try to put the 'win' in winter. Determined to unseat Steve Finch's reign as the town's holiday-season king, Buddy Hall plasters his house with so many decorative lights that it'll be visible from space! When their wives bond, and their kids follow suit, the two men only escalate their rivalry -- and their decorating"--Container.
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Set in the 1990's, the film revolves around Carol Danvers, a crack air force pilot. Though trials and tribulations she becomes one of the galaxy's mightiest heroes and joins an elite outer space military team known as Starforce. Her membership in the Kree military team puts her in danger when Earth becomes hopelessly stuck in battle between two other alien worlds, forcing Danvers to take on the role of Captain Marvel and use her new powers for the...
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In capturing that perfect oceanfront view, architects must skillfully expose the intricate relationship between form and nature in homes literally built on the edge. 1. Torre del Pellicano, which is located in the small seaside town of Argentario, is a converted Spanish fort that has been transformed into a romantic Italian hideaway. 2. Architect Robert Mellin, has designed a home that pays homage to the Newfoundland seaside culture. 3. The Zen Beach...
11) Land of the lost
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Three years after being kicked out of the science department for his theory of Time warps, Rick Marshall is reduced to working as a teacher at the George C. Page Museum. He meets Holly Cantrell whose finding urges him to create a tachyon amplifier to enable time warp travel. Once they activate the amplifier, Rick, Holly and their cave tour guide Will Stanton end up in a parallel universe where all timelines converge. They soon meet some ape men and...
12) The Iron Giant
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A giant robot from outer space lands on Earth and frightens a small town. The robot befriends a young boy and wins its humanity by saving the townspeople from their own fears and prejudices. Includes deleted scenes and commentary from director Brad Bird. Also includes theatrical version in addition to signature edition version.
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The monster that challenged the world: A routine Navy experiment in California's Salton Sea produces colossal crustaceans that menace mankind.
It!: In 1973, the first manned expedition to Mars is marooned. By the time a rescue mission arrives, only the leader of the expedition is left alive. He is accused of murdering his crew and is taken into custody. As the rescue ship returns to earth, the real killer, a life-devouring monster that has stowed...
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"Cuando Ollie se encuentra con una misteriosa mujer que, entre lágrimas, amenaza con tirar un libro al arroyo, no lo piensa dos veces, se lo arrebata de las manos y huye con él. A las pocas páginas Ollie queda enganchada con la escalofriante historia que cuenta Espacios pequeños: Hace cientos de años en una granja vivía una niña, los dos chicos que estaban enamorados de ella y un extraño 'hombre sonriente' un espectro siniestro capaz de complacer...
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A successful insurance company owner whose two lazy sons want him permanently out of the way crosses paths with a blackmail victim in Peru.
"The Discreet Hero, follows two fascinating characters whose lives are destined to intersect: neat, endearing Felícito Yanaqué, a small businessman in Piura, Peru, who finds himself the victim of blackmail; and Ismael Carrera, a successful owner of an insurance company in Lima, who cooks up a plan to avenge...
17) The invasion
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A space shuttle burns up upon reentry causing debris to land across a wide area of the United States. Tucker Kaufman, a member of the CDC, visits one of the crash sites and gets a cut on his hand. Dr. Carol Bennell begins to notice that people are starting to act strange. She turns to her best friend, Dr. Ben Driscoll. He takes a small sample of the material to Dr. Stephen Galeano and they soon learn the substance is not from Earth. Carol's son, Oliver...
18) Viola
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A dazzling and delightful mystery about love and its follies from filmmaker Matías Piñeiro. VIOLA follows a young woman who joins a small Shakespeare theater company in Buenos Aires and becomes entangled in a seductive roundelay of romantic dalliances, intrigue and revelation. Official Selection at **Toronto International Film Festival** and the **Berlin International Film Festival**. *"Piñeiro's bold but graceful camera movements, exploring space...
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"Enter an era of war within the world of Ivalice. The small kingdom of Dalmasca, conquered by the Archadian Empire, is left in ruin and uncertainty. Princess Ashe, the one and only heir to the throne, devotes herself to the resistance to liberate her country. Vaan, a young man who lost his family in the war, dreams of flying freely in the skies. In a fight for freedom and fallen royalty, join these unlikely allies and their companions as they embark...
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No track is too big, no racer too small! Race around Adventure Bay, Jake's Snowboarding Resort and the Jungle as the PAW Patrol pups and up-to 4 players at once - but look out for the obstacles left by mischievous Mayor Humdinger! This kart racer includes an easy control option for little ones with auto-acceleration to guide them around the track, as well as a hard mode for experienced track stars. So, buckle up for a PAWsome race around 11 tracks...
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