Joely Richardson
1) The patriot
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A hero of the French and Indian conflict, Benjamin Martin had renounced fighting forever to raise his family in peace. However, when British troops arrive at his South Carolina home and endanger his family, he takes up arms alongside his idealistic patriot son, Gabriel.
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In 1959, Miami journalist and aspiring writer Ed Myers travels to Havana to meet his idol, Ernest Hemingway. A fascinating and unexpected friendship develops as the legendary author mentors young Myers in deep-sea fishing, drinking, and finding his literary voice, while the Cuban Revolution comes to a boil around them. The first U.S. movie filmed in Cuba in more than half a century, it offers an extraordinary glimpse into the life of a uniquely American...
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An unconventional romantic comedy that follows the topsy-turvy lives and loves of three obsessive characters: an overachieving environmental consultant, a stubborn small-business owner and a wisecracking ER doctor. They meet in a support group, and set into motion a life-changing journey filled with laughter and surprises.
5) Maggie
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A post-apocalyptic thriller set against the backdrop of a deadly epidemic. As the nation reels from a virus that turns its victims into zombies, Wade's daughter Maggie has been infected. Now, as Maggie's condition worsens, Wade will stop at nothing to protect her from the authorities seeking to kill her to eradicate the virus.
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Presents the rarely dramatized, tumultuous early years of King Henry VIII's nearly 40-year, omnipotent reign (1509-1547). In addition to his famous female consorts and 20+ year marriage to Catherine of Aragon and the infamous dalliance with Anne Boleyn, the series delves into Henry's most notable political relationship and the deconstruction of the Roman Catholic Church in England. Contains ten episodes, plus episodes from United States of Tara; Dexter;...
7) Endless love
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"When beautiful Jade ... meets charismatic David ... , her sheltered world of privilege is turned upside down as the pair's instant desire sparks a reckless summer love affair. ... But when David's mysterious past and Jade's overprotective father threaten to tear them apart, their romance will be put to the ultimate test"--Container.
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In their small London flat, Dalmatians Pongo and Perdy, along with their human pets Roger and Anita, are overjoyed by the arrival of their litter of 15 puppies. But when the spotted-fur-loving Cruella De Vil and her clumsy cohorts, Jasper and Horace, dognap the litter along with every other Dalmatian pup in London, it will be up to Pongo and Perdy to rally the town's animals to aid in the puppies rescue. Now the puppies have to outwit their captors...
9) Red lights
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Veteran paranormal researchers Dr. Margaret Matheson and Tom Buckley debunk fraudulent claims of ghost whispering, faith healing and other psychic phenomena by detecting what Matheson calls red lights, the subtle tricks behind every staged supernatural occurrence. But when the legendary blind psychic Simon Silver comes out of retirement after 30 years, his once-fearless adversary Matheson warns Buckley to back off, fearing reprisal from the powerful...
10) Wallis & Edward
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Edward, Prince of Wales, has a string of mistresses until he falls for American divorcee Wallis Simpson. When he becomes King of England, he must give her up, which divides him between the love for a woman and his duty to his country.
11) Lady Chatterley
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When her paralyzed husband urges the repressed Lady Chatterley to find fulfillment and an heir for his fortune in the arms of another man, she embarks on a journey that changes her forever.
13) 101 dalmatians
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A charming London neighborhood is home to Roger and Anita, whose beloved dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, have become the proud parents of 15 puppies. But when Cruella DeVille and her henchmen appear, the pups soon disappear, along with every other Dalmatian puppy in town. Now Pongo and Perdita must rally their animal friends and use the power of the "Twilight bark" to find Cruella's secret hideaway and free the puppies.
15) Fallen angel
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Hallmark hall of fame volume 49
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A high-powered Los Angeles lawyer learns a powerful lesson about second chances.
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This is an unconventional biography of an unconventional woman. Eglantyne Jebb moved from drawing rooms to war zones, often defying expectation and at times breaking the law. Although not fond of individual children, she founded Save the Children and originated the revolutionary concept of children's human rights. Clare Mulley brings to life the brilliant, charismatic, passionate and compassionate woman, whose work has saved millions of lives and...
17) Wetherby
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Jean Travers is a schoolteacher whose life changes completely when a young man breaks into her home, and then kills himself right in front of her for no apparent reason. As Jean's friends struggle to help her, Jean is drawn deeper and deeper into a web of memories and deceptions.
18) Nip/tuck
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Sean McNamara and Christian Troy are two plastic surgeons running a partnership in Miami, Florida with different views on life. Sean is a weak family man who distances himself with work to avoid a dysfunctional home life that includes his wife Julie, and his rebelious teenage son Matt. Christian is an arrogant, narcissistc, unethical, ladies man who worships wine, women, and the all mighty dollar. He is just slick enough to do just about anything...
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"Behind every Shakespeare play is a story. [This series] portrays the Bard as an impresario who, four centuries ago, defined show business in his day -- drawing on historical sources, stealing and adapting ideas, bringing back popular characters, writing prequels, and developing dramatic ideas from the politics of the day. In each episode, a major Shakespearean actor or director explores and reveals the extraordinary world and works of William Shakespeare...