Robert Downey
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Restoration : Robert Merivel is a young man who seems to have everything ... until an affair leads to scandal, suddenly leaving him heartbroken and penniless.
An ideal husband : A politician's spotless reputation is threatened by a dark secret from his past.
A month by the lake : At a lakeside resort, an attractive older guest has her eye on a well-to-do bachelor.
My life so far : Young Fraser Pettigrew has always been an adventurous child. But...
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An authentic account of the Vietnam War from the actual letters of the men and women who served there. The harsh realities of life and death, friendships made and lost - these letters home tell it all, with newsreel and home-movie footage shot by the servicemen themselves. These are the authentic voices of war, some who survived, many who never made it home.
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Spider-Man. "Ordinary teenager Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) is transformed into superhero Spider-Man after he's bitten by a super-spider. When the diabolical Green Goblin creates mayhem in Manhattan, the unstoppable Spider-Man faces the ultimate challenge: to squash his arch-enemy, to save New York City, and to win the heart of MJ (Kirsten Dunst), the girl next door."
Spider-Man 2. "Though Peter Parker tries to leave crime-fighting to live an ordinary...
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Gothika: After an automobile accident, a psychologist wakes up to find that she has been convicted for the murder of her husband. With only fragmented memories of the alleged crime, she begins to dig deeper into her husband's past. Meanwhile, she is being haunted by the ghost of a girl.
Queen of the damned: The vampire Lestat has become a Goth rock performer, and his music awakens an ancient vampire queen.
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Spider-Man: Ordinary teenager Peter Parker is transformed into superhero Spider-Man after he's bitten by a super-spider. When the diabolical Green Goblin creates mayhem in Manhattan, the unstoppable Spider-Man faces the ultimate challenge: to squash his arch-enemy, to save New York City, and to win the heart of MJ the girl next door."
Spider-Man 2: Though Peter Parker tries to leave crime-fighting to live an ordinary life, a new danger, Doc Ock,...
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Shout select volume 32
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English
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Claudia Larson is a divorced single mom who just lost her job and now has to fly home for the traditional family Thanksgiving in Baltimore. From the plane, she calls for reinforcements--and her brother Tommy makes it down from Boston with a little surprise: a handsome friend named Leo. Between dropping the turkey in their sister's lap and a few fist fights on the front lawn, Claudia and Tommy recapture their childhood and Claudia and Leo explore the...
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The incredible hulk: Scientist Bruce Banner has been living in the shadows, scouring the earth for an antidote. Warmongers dream of abusing his powers and won't leave Bruce alone. He suffers from his constant need to be with the only woman he has ever love, Betty Ross, and Bruce knows that he must return to civilization. The brilliant doctor is ruthlessly pursued by a nightmarish beast of pure adrenaline and aggression called The Abomination whose...
130) Short cuts
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Criterion collection volume 265
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While helicopters overhead spray against a Medfly infestation, a group of peoples' lives in Los Angeles intersect, some casually, some to more lasting effect. While they go out to concerts and jazz clubs and even have their pools cleaned, these same folks also lie, drink, and cheat. Death itself seems never to be far away. A look at human life and American culture with over 20 lives interweaving.
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A collection of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night.
The Goonies: Two kids find a treasure map just as they're about to lose their house. They and their friends go on a search for the treasure, but not without trouble from a few ne'er-do-wells.
Beetlejuice: What's a couple of stay-at-home ghosts to do when their beloved home is taken over by trendy yuppies? They call on Beetlejuice, the afterlife's freelance bio-exorcist.
The...
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Restoration : In 17th century Britain, a young man seduced by the wealth and indolence of the Restoration court finds redemption of sorts through the love of a woman.
An ideal husband : A politician's spotless reputation is threatened by a dark secret from his past.
Her Majesty, Mrs. Brown : After her husband Prince Albert dies, Queen Victoria becomes depressed and introverted. Her servant, simple Scottish Highlander John Brown, makes her enjoy...
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The Avengers: Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. brings together a team of superhumans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his army.
Avengers Age of Ultron: When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and the Avengers, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance.
Avengers Infinity...
135) Iron Man
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A wealthy industrialist is held captive in enemy territory and escapes by building a high-tech suit made of armor. When he returns home, he decides to use his money, talents, and suit to save the world.
136) Cali comedies
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Sideways: Jack and Miles were college roommates, and despite their differences, they have been friends ever since. Jack is an actor, whose career high point is a stint as a soap opera regular. English teacher and oenophile Miles would much rather be a published novelist. Jack is about to get married, so depressed, divorced Miles suggests they hit the road for a week-long bachelor party amidst the rolling hillsides and gorgeous sunsets of wine country...
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Ghost ship: Salvagers discover the Antonia Graza, an Italian luxury liner with a dark secret.
Gothika: A clinical psychologist devotes much of her attention to a deeply disturbed murderer.
Dreamcatcher: Four friends with an unusual power become stranded in a blizzard and are confronted by a deadly alien force.
Queen of the damned: The mother of all vampires is summoned to reign over all her evil dominion.
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Knocked up: Ben is a 23-year-old slacker who meets up and coming career girl Alison at a bar. They end up having a one night stand. Eight weeks later, Ben is shocked when Alison meets him and reveals that she is pregnant. Despite having little in common, the two decide that they have to at least try to make some kind of relationship work for the baby's sake.
Entourage: Movie star Vincent Chase, together with his boys Eric, Turtle, and Johnny, are...
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After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle, famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria's England, hides behind the walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company. But when the young queen falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure. The doctor is joined on his quest by a young, self-appointed apprentice...