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1. College Republicans

Comedy | Pre-production

A young Karl Rove vies for the position of chief campus conservative under the guidance of Lee Atwater.

Director: James Schamus | Stars: Asa Butterfield, Logan Lerman, Kristine Froseth

2. Thrilla in Manila

Biography, Drama, History | Announced

The Thrilla in Manila was the third and final boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, in 1975 for the heavyweight championship of the world at the Philippine Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines, on Wednesday, October 1.

Director: Ang Lee

3. Brightwater

Drama, Thriller | Pre-production

A big-city architect travel to an isolated Maine island with plans to build a sprawling luxury resort, but when his girlfriend mysteriously vanishes he embarks on a desperate search across the unforgiving landscape and into his own psyche.

Director: Lance Edmands | Stars: Emily Browning, Jack Reynor

4. Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth

Drama | Announced

A look at the life of Jesus in Galilee.

5. Love and Capital

Drama | Announced

A look at the personal lives of philosopher-economist Karl Marx and his family family and of fellow German philosopher, Friedrich Engels.

6. Here and Gone

Drama, Thriller | Announced

A mother trying to leave her husband ends up fighting to clear her name and searching for her children who've suddenly disappeared.

7. The Wedding Banquet

Comedy, Romance | Pre-production

Wai-Tung, a gay Taiwanese-American, agrees to marry Wei-Wei for a green card. When their parents visit for the wedding, Wai-Tung's homosexuality is revealed, leading to eventual acceptance.

Director: Andrew Ahn | Stars: Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Joan Chen, Bowen Yang

8. McVeigh (2024)

Drama | Completed

Army veteran Timothy McVeigh hatches a deadly plan after the Waco siege. A psychological thriller depicting the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history.

Director: Mike Ott | Stars: Ashley Benson, Alfie Allen, Anthony Carrigan, Brett Gelman

9. We Grown Now (2023)

PG | 93 min | Drama

7.2
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75 Metascore

Two young boys, best friends Malik and Eric, discover the joys and hardships of growing up in the sprawling Cabrini-Green public housing complex in 1992 Chicago.

Director: Minhal Baig | Stars: Madisyn Barnes, Matthew Campbell, Giovani Chambers, David Folsom

Votes: 126

10. Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (2023)

Not Rated | 148 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

6.7
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A magnificent eastern high fantasy epic that recreates the prolonged mythical wars between humans, immortals and monsters, which happened more than three thousand years ago.

Director: Wuershan | Stars: Huang Bo, Kris Phillips, Xuejian Li, Yu Xia

Votes: 3,784

11. The King's Daughter (2022)

PG | 98 min | Action, Adventure, Family

5.1
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31 Metascore

King Louis XIV's quest for immortality leads him to capture and steal a mermaid's life force, a move that is further complicated by his illegitimate daughter's discovery of the creature.

Director: Sean McNamara | Stars: Pierce Brosnan, Kaya Scodelario, William Hurt, Benjamin Walker

Votes: 6,060

12. Self-Portrait as a Coffee Pot (2022– )

Documentary

7.3
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Inspired in part by Charlie Chaplin, Dziga Vertov and the innovative wit of early cinema, pioneering South African artist William Kentridge offers a cinematic experience of the creative ... See full summary »

Stars: William Kentridge, Anne Stanwix, Kyle Shepherd, Nhlanhla Mahlangu

Votes: 7

13. Naked Singularity (2021)

R | 93 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

4.9
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36 Metascore

An idealistic young New York City public defender burned out by the system, on the brink of disbarment, and seeing signs of the universe collapsing all around him decides to rob a multi-million drug deal of one of his clients.

Director: Chase Palmer | Stars: John Boyega, Olivia Cooke, Bill Skarsgård, Ed Skrein

Votes: 2,952

14. Somos. (2021)

TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, History

7.1
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The lives of the people of Allende, a Mexican border town, are overtaken by a powerful cartel's operations, leading to tragedy. Inspired by true events.

Stars: María Fernanda Bosque, Natalia Solián, Jero Medina, Kerry Ardra

Votes: 1,342

15. Sometime Other Than Now (2021)

89 min | Drama, Romance

6.0
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Seeking redemption, a middle aged man drives cross the country in search of the daughter he abandoned as a child.

Director: Dylan McCormick | Stars: Donal Logue, Kate Walsh, Trieste Kelly Dunn, Alexa Swinton

Votes: 370

16. Attack of the Hollywood Cliches! (2021 TV Special)

TV-MA | 58 min | Documentary, Comedy

6.1
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A special featuring some of the most famous films along with Screenwriters, Academics and Critics as they guide through the funny, weird and controversial clichés which appear on the screens.

Directors: Sean Doherty, Ricky Kelehar, Alice Mathias | Stars: Rob Lowe, Andie MacDowell, Ira Madison III, Anna Smith

Votes: 4,511

17. Somos. (2021)
Episode: The Lazy Herd (2021)

TV-MA | Crime, Drama, History

7.0
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When his cows fall ill, Anselmo calls Érika, the veterinarian. Benjamín arrives at his family's ranch. The DEA traces a call from the cartel to Allende.

Director: Álvaro Curiel | Stars: Kerry Ardra, Everardo Arzate, María Fernanda Bosque, Iliana Donatlán

Votes: 65

18. Somos. (2021)
Episode: A Mouth Full of Flies (2021)

TV-MA | Crime, Drama, History

7.4
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Paquito is detained by the police. Héctor gives Gilberto, his brother, his first assignment. Irene receives an alarming call from Ana.

Director: Álvaro Curiel | Stars: Kerry Ardra, Everardo Arzate, María Fernanda Bosque, Iliana Donatlán

Votes: 58

19. Somos. (2021)
Episode: Tell the Moon to Come (2021)

TV-MA | Crime, Drama, History

7.6
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Mrs. Chayo agrees to work for Héctor. The DEA finds proof that points to Diablo and identifies Allende as the location of the cartel's leaders.

Director: Mariana Chenillo | Stars: Kerry Ardra, Everardo Arzate, María Fernanda Bosque, Dave Collins

Votes: 54

20. Somos. (2021)
Episode: A Walk with Wolves (2021)

TV-MA | Crime, Drama, History

7.5
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After receiving a call from the DEA, Diablo makes his way to Allende. Benjamín finds out what Héctor's crucial role with the cartel is.

Director: Mariana Chenillo | Stars: Kerry Ardra, Everardo Arzate, María Fernanda Bosque, Dave Collins

Votes: 52

21. Somos. (2021)
Episode: The Night Belongs to Us (2021)

TV-MA | Crime, Drama, History

7.7
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The DEA offers Diablo a risky deal. Héctor has Benjamín deliver a package to the cartel. Carlos learns a shocking truth about the operation.

Director: Álvaro Curiel | Stars: Kerry Ardra, Everardo Arzate, María Fernanda Bosque, Dave Collins

Votes: 55

22. Somos. (2021)
Episode: Somos. (2021)

TV-MA | Crime, Drama, History

8.3
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With their eyes fixed on the Linares ranch, the cartel exact their revenge against those who betrayed them and anyone who dares to stand in their way.

Director: Álvaro Curiel | Stars: Kerry Ardra, Everardo Arzate, María Fernanda Bosque, Iliana Donatlán

Votes: 64

23. The Assistant (III) (2019)

R | 87 min | Drama

6.4
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79 Metascore

A searing look at a day in the life of an assistant to a powerful executive. As Jane follows her daily routine, she grows increasingly aware of the insidious abuse that threatens every aspect of her position.

Director: Kitty Green | Stars: Julia Garner, Owen Holland, Jon Orsini, Rory Kulz

Votes: 26,154

24. Above Suspicion (2019)

R | 104 min | Action, Biography, Crime

5.7
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46 Metascore

The true-crime story leading to the first-ever conviction of an F.B.I. Agent for murder.

Director: Phillip Noyce | Stars: Emilia Clarke, Jack Huston, Sophie Lowe, Johnny Knoxville

Votes: 8,611

25. The Room (2019)

Not Rated | 100 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

6.0
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Matt and Kate buy an isolated house. While moving, they discover a strange room that grants them an unlimited number of material wishes. But since Kate has had two miscarriages, what they long for the most is a child.

Director: Christian Volckman | Stars: Olga Kurylenko, Kevin Janssens, Joshua Wilson, John Flanders

Votes: 23,639

26. Driveways (2019)

83 min | Drama

7.2
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83 Metascore

A lonesome boy accompanies his mother on a trip to clean out his late aunt's house, and ends up forming an unexpected friendship with the retiree who lives next door.

Director: Andrew Ahn | Stars: Lucas Jaye, Hong Chau, Brian Dennehy, Laurent Rejto

Votes: 6,479

27. The Tomorrow Man (2019)

PG-13 | 94 min | Drama, Romance

5.9
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49 Metascore

Ed Hemsler spends his life preparing for a disaster that may never come. Ronnie Meisner spends her life shopping for things she may never use. These two people will try to find love.

Director: Noble Jones | Stars: John Lithgow, Blythe Danner, Derek Cecil, Katie Aselton

Votes: 2,371 | Gross: $0.35M

28. The Movies (2019)

Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary

7.8
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A look at the history of movies and their impact on our culture.

Stars: Paul Thomas Anderson, Edgar Wright, Brad Bird, Ben Mankiewicz

Votes: 1,549

29. Adam (I) (2019)

95 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

4.2
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64 Metascore

Awkward teen Adam spends his last high school summer with his big sister, who throws herself into NYC's lesbian and trans activist scene. In this coming-of-age comedy, Adam and those around him encounter love, friendship and hard truths.

Director: Rhys Ernst | Stars: Nicholas Alexander, Bobbi Salvör Menuez, Margaret Qualley, Leo Sheng

Votes: 1,706

31. Blank Check Special Features (2019 Podcast Series)

150 min | Comedy

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On Blank Check: Special Features, we zero in on franchises with live commentaries. Which ones stand the test of time? How do they evolve over the years and how does each filmmaker leave their mark?

Stars: Griffin Newman, David Sims, Ben Hosley, Marie Bardi

32. The Movies (2019)
Episode: The 2000s to Today (2019)

Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary

7.0
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As the new century begins, books and comic-books become box-office gold, musicals and cartoons win audiences and Oscars and a new generation of filmmakers from diverse backgrounds finds its voice.

Stars: Sam Adams, Thelma Adams, Paul Thomas Anderson, Judd Apatow

Votes: 218

33. Blank Check Special Features (2019– )
The Third Blank Check Mailbag/Hulk Live @ Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn with James Schamus (2019 Podcast Episode)

152 min | Comedy

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In this month's grab-bag bonus episode #thetwofriends answer patron submitted questions, as well as, present a special interview with screenwriter and producer James Schamus for the 15th anniversary of Hulk.

Stars: Ben Hosley, Griffin Newman, James Schamus, David Sims

34. Benji (I) (2018)

TV-PG | 87 min | Crime, Drama, Family

6.3
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53 Metascore

Two school kids strike up a friendship with an orphaned puppy named Benji. When danger befalls them and they end up kidnapped by robbers who are in over their heads, Benji and his scruffy sidekick come to the rescue.

Director: Brandon Camp | Stars: Gabriel Bateman, Darby Camp, Kiele Sanchez, Gralen Bryant Banks

Votes: 5,467

35. Madeline's Madeline (2018)

Unrated | 93 min | Drama

6.3
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82 Metascore

A theatre director's latest project takes on a life of its own when her young star takes her performance too seriously.

Director: Josephine Decker | Stars: Helena Howard, Molly Parker, Miranda July, Okwui Okpokwasili

Votes: 4,140 | Gross: $0.18M

36. All These Small Moments (2018)

Not Rated | 100 min | Drama

5.7
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60 Metascore

A teenage boy's infatuation with a woman he sees on the bus further complicates his already tumultuous adolescence.

Director: Melissa Miller Costanzo | Stars: Brendan Meyer, Molly Ringwald, Brian d'Arcy James, Sam McCarthy

Votes: 776

37. Furlough (2018)

R | 83 min | Comedy, Drama

5.5
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When an inmate is granted one weekend out of prison to see her dying mother, a rookie correction officer struggles to keep her under control.

Director: Laurie Collyer | Stars: Melissa Leo, Tessa Thompson, Edgar Ramírez, Erik Griffin

Votes: 2,062

38. A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)

R | 116 min | Action, Biography, Crime

6.8
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76 Metascore

The true story of an English boxer incarcerated in one of Thailand's most notorious prisons as he fights in Muay Thai tournaments to earn his freedom.

Director: Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire | Stars: Joe Cole, Vithaya Pansringarm, Cherry Miko, Panya Yimmumphai

Votes: 26,184

39. Casting JonBenet (2017)

TV-14 | 80 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama

6.1
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74 Metascore

In the months following the unsolved murder of 6-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey, responses were elicited from her Colorado hometown community, creating a work of art from the collective memories and mythologies the crime inspired.

Director: Kitty Green | Stars: Hannah Cagwin, Aeona Cruz, Liv Bagley, Shylee Sagle

Votes: 5,745

40. Dayveon (2017)

75 min | Crime, Drama

6.2
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69 Metascore

In the wake of his older brother's death, 13-year-old Dayveon spends the sweltering summer days roaming his rural Arkansas town. When he falls in with a local gang, he becomes drawn to the camaraderie and violence of their world.

Director: Amman Abbasi | Stars: Devin Blackmon, Dontrell Bright, Lachion Buckingham, Kordell Johnson

Votes: 561 | Gross: $0.00M

41. Our Kind of Traitor (2016)

R | 108 min | Action, Crime, Drama

6.2
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57 Metascore

A couple finds themselves lured into a Russian oligarch's plans to defect, and are soon positioned between the Russian Mafia and the British Secret Service, neither of whom they can trust.

Director: Susanna White | Stars: Carlos Acosta, Radivoje Bukvic, Stellan Skarsgård, Mariya Fomina

Votes: 23,885 | Gross: $3.15M

42. Indignation (2016)

R | 110 min | Drama, Romance

6.7
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78 Metascore

In 1951, Marcus, a working-class Jewish student from New Jersey, attends a small Ohio college, where he struggles with sexual repression and cultural disaffection, amid the ongoing Korean War.

Director: James Schamus | Stars: Logan Lerman, Sarah Gadon, Tijuana Ricks, Sue Dahlman

Votes: 12,621 | Gross: $3.40M

43. Alone in Berlin (2016)

R | 103 min | Drama, History, War

6.5
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52 Metascore

After a Nazi German working class couple loses their son in World War II, they decide to retaliate by secretly leafletting handwritten cards in Berlin denouncing their government.

Director: Vincent Perez | Stars: Louis Hofmann, Emil von Schönfels, Katrin Pollitt, Sammy Scheuritzel

Votes: 9,967

44. Junction 48 (2016)

Not Rated | 95 min | Action, Biography, Crime

6.6
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62 Metascore

Set against a backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Palestinian rapper Kareem and his singer girlfriend Manar struggle, love and make music in their crime-ridden ghetto and Tel Aviv's hip-hop club scene.

Director: Udi Aloni | Stars: Tamer Nafar, Samar Qupty, Salwa Nakkara, Said Dasuki

Votes: 738 | Gross: $0.01M

45. Film '72 (1971–2018)
Episode: Episode #45.10 (2016)

29 min | Talk-Show

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Mariella Frostrup, Danny Leigh and Tim Robey review Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016), Paul Schrader's Dog Eat Dog (2016) and Philip Roth adaptation Indignation (2016). Also, ... See full summary »

Stars: Mariella Frostrup, Danny Leigh, Tim Robey, J.K. Rowling

46. Suffragette (2015)

PG-13 | 106 min | Drama, History

6.9
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64 Metascore

In 1912 London, a young working mother is galvanized into radical political activism supporting the right for women to vote, and is willing to meet violence with violence to achieve this end.

Director: Sarah Gavron | Stars: Carey Mulligan, Anne-Marie Duff, Helena Bonham Carter, Meryl Streep

Votes: 44,742 | Gross: $4.69M

47. A Comedy of Remarriage: James Schamus on 'The Wedding Banquet' (2015 Video)

21 min | Documentary, Short

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Director: Robert Fischer | Stars: James Schamus, Winston Chao, May Chin, Michael Gaston

48. Father Knows Best: James Schamus on 'Eat Drink Man Woman' (2015 Video)

13 min | Documentary, Short

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Director: Robert Fischer | Star: James Schamus

49. The Center of Gravity: Ang Lee and James Schamus on 'Pushing Hands' (2015 Video)

34 min | Documentary, Short

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Director: Robert Fischer | Stars: Ang Lee, James Schamus

50. Hollidaysburg (2014)

Not Rated | 88 min | Comedy

5.8
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Home for Thanksgiving break after their first semester at college, five friends discover just how much things change (and don't) after high school.

Director: A.M. Lukas | Stars: Rachel Keller, Tobin Mitnick, Claire Chapelli, Tristan Erwin

Votes: 1,079 | Gross: $0.00M



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