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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

In a world struck by collapse, young Furiosa is kidnapped from her home, the ‘Green Place of Many Mothers,’ and is at the mercy of a motorcycle gang led by the warlord Dementus. The journey across the desert leads them to a stronghold ruled by Immortan Joe. As these two tyrants battle for dominance, Furiosa must overcome numerous challenges in her search for a way to return home.

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Deadpool & Wolverine

A retired motor-mouth Deadpool is now a depressed car salesman struggling with a midlife crisis. Everything changes when the Time Variance Agency recruits him for a mission to save a timeline close to his heart. Joining him is a reluctant Wolverine, while his opponent is none other than the mysterious Cassandra Nova.

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Damaged

Damaged is a crime drama and thriller film starring Samuel L. Jackson as Chicago detective Dan Lawson. He is called to Scotland to investigate a brutal string of murders with methods eerily similar to a case he worked on five years earlier. Teaming up with local detective Walter Bravo (Vincent Cassel), Lawson is forced to confront harrowing secrets as the murder cases intertwine with increasingly personal threats.

The film combines intense crime investigation with psychological suspense, set against the dark landscapes of Scotland.

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Calvary

Irish drama film directed and written by John Michael McDonagh. The film is known for its profound themes, dark humor, and strong performances. Calvary explores deep subjects such as faith, forgiveness, guilt, and the meaning of life. The title refers to Golgotha (Calvary), the place where Jesus was crucified, which emphasizes its symbolism of sacrifice and suffering.

The film also addresses scandals within the Catholic Church and their impact on communities, particularly cases of clerical abuse. These themes, however, are handled subtly, and the story focuses more on personal soul-searching and the complexities of human relationships.

Calvary tells the story of Father James Lavelle, a Catholic priest working in a small Irish village. One day in the confessional, someone threatens to kill him in a week’s time. This person does not want revenge for James’s sins but for the past wrongdoings of the Catholic Church. Under the shadow of this death threat, Father James tries to carry on with his life and help the villagers, though his own faith and purpose are put to the test. The film focuses on Father James’s journey toward his potential fate and the moral choices he faces along the way.

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Viimeiset rotannahat

The main character of the film, the Man in the White Suit, is by no means an ordinary Finn. On the contrary, he is a Marxist-bearded, Bukowski-like drifting romantic, wandering through the streets of Helsinki, in bars, cars, beds, and in a song. After the entire cast of “The Last Rat Skins,” it is even easier to agree with Buñuel’s statement that human life is, in principle, no more valuable than the life of insects.

Director:
Anssi Mänttäri

Starring:
Kauko Laurikainen
Anssi Mänttäri
Sarina Röhr

Anssi Mänttäri’s low-budget films with their intimate content have become classics. In this black comedy set in summer Helsinki, the main character (Mänttäri himself) jumps from one bar and bed to the next. The film contains especially crude black humor.

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A Quiet Place: Day One

Sam is a terminally ill poet living in a hospice, suffering from cancer, who has not yet accepted his fate. He is angry, rude, and mean to everyone at the facility. The hospice nurse persuades him to join a group outing to the theater in Manhattan, promising him a trip to Harlem to eat at his favorite pizzeria. Suddenly, explosions start raining down from the sky, and strange beings arrive to spread death and destruction. Insect-like killers mow down most of the city and its inhabitants, and only a small group of residents survive the initial attacks.

Amid the apocalypse, Sam encounters a quiet British student named Eric. Together, they head towards the evacuation point and Sam’s mythical pizzeria. The duo must learn the hard way how the aliens hunt with extreme efficiency, detecting even the slightest rustle or clatter. Sam wants to die on his own terms, fulfilling his final wish without surrendering to the murderous extraterrestrial invaders.

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Back to Black

Back to Black tells the story of Amy Winehouse’s journey to stardom before her untimely death at 27. It follows the young woman behind the phenomenon and the turbulent relationship, heavily scrutinized by the tabloids, that gave birth to her iconic songs. Amy Winehouse poured everything into her lyrics—her love, her sorrow, and her soul

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Drive-Away Dolls

The film is directed by Ethan Coen, known for being one half of the Coen brothers. This movie is special because it marks Ethan Coen’s first solo project without his brother Joel.

“Drive-Away Dolls” is an action-comedy that follows the wild journey of two women, Jamie and Marian, as they embark on a spontaneous road trip in search of change in their lives. Jamie has just broken up with her girlfriend and is looking for a fresh start, while Marian is her carefree friend who is always on the hunt for new adventures. Along the way, they find themselves caught up in unexpected and often comedic situations that lead them deeper into trouble.

The film’s story blends classic road movie elements with humor and crime film aspects. It is fast-paced and full of surprises, but at its core, it is about the friendship between the characters and their journey of self-discovery. The movie also highlights feminist themes, focusing on strong female protagonists who take control of their own lives.

“Drive-Away Dolls” features an impressive cast, including Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beau Bridges, and Pedro Pascal. The film has garnered attention for its sharp dialogue and quirky humor characteristic of the Coen brothers’ style, while also offering a fresh perspective through Ethan Coen’s personal direction.

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Kolmistaan

Tomi Laakso is a 35-year-old man living a happy family life with his wife Maria and their two young children. Despite being married for a long time, Tomi and Maria’s relationship remains tender and passionate. One day, Tomi accidentally meets another woman, Janita. Tomi becomes infatuated with Janita and finds himself thinking about her repeatedly. Janita becomes an obsession for Tomi. He decides to be honest in his life and tells his wife about Janita. To Tomi’s surprise, Maria wants to meet Janita. Maria wants to understand what is going on. When Maria sees how much in love Tomi is with Janita, she flees from home. Shocked by the loss of his wife, Tomi tries to end his relationship with Janita. During her escape, Maria reflects on her life: she realizes she loves Tomi and wants to be with him.

A story about love and the boundaries of love.

Director:
Peter Lindholm

Starring:
Kari-Pekka Toivonen
Liisa Kuoppamäki
Matleena Kuusniemi
Elias Eronen
Taneli Mäkelä

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The Beekeeper

Adam Clay, retired from the Beekeepers special forces, leads a peaceful life tending to bees. When his elderly neighbor falls victim to a scam and loses all her savings with tragic consequences, Clay must spring back into action. Adam Clay uncovers a conspiracy reaching the highest echelons of power, where ruthless businessmen plot against society’s most vulnerable. With no one else interested in bringing the perpetrators to justice, he must take the law into his own hands.