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The Garfield Movie

Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving house cat, is about to embark on a wild adventure! After unexpectedly reuniting with his long-lost father, a scruffy street cat named Vic, Garfield and his dog friend Odie must leave their perfectly pampered lives to help Vic in a hilarious heist with high stakes.

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Risto

The beloved actor Risto Kaskilahti becomes quadriplegic in a work accident. As a result of the accident, he receives substantial financial compensation and a massive outpouring of sympathy from the public. Suddenly, there’s money for everything Risto’s young and beautiful wife has ever wished for. Thus, the wife quits her dull job and becomes an artist.

What happens when Risto gradually realizes he is starting to recover? The star adored by the public is healing, but how can he announce this publicly? Will the favorite actor have to portray a paralyzed man for the rest of his life to avoid losing everything?

Director:
Tuomas Summanen

Starring:
Risto Kaskilahti
Krista Kosonen
Aku Hirviniemi
Jaakko Saariluoma

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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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A Beautiful Mind

Awarded with four Oscars, the film tells the story of Nobel Prize-winning economist John Nash, who suffers from schizophrenia. The brilliant mathematician stood out from his peers during his studies and began to develop his groundbreaking game theory. After graduating, Nash starts teaching at a technical university, but gradually, mental health issues and severe paranoia begin to take control of him.

Simson ja Delila elokuvan juliste.

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Samson and Delilah

Samson and Delilah (original title in Finnish Simson ja Delila) is a historical adventure film released in 1949, directed by Cecil B. DeMille. The film is based on the Old Testament story of Samson, a Jewish warrior, and Delilah, the woman who betrayed him to the Philistines.

The story of the film revolves around Samson, who possesses supernatural strength, with his long hair being the source of his power. Samson battles the enemies of Israel, the Philistines. Delilah, who serves the Philistines, seduces Samson and makes him reveal the secret of his strength. When Delilah cuts Samson’s hair, he loses his strength and is captured. In the end, Samson prays to God to restore his strength, and he succeeds in destroying the Philistine temple at the moment of his own death.

In the film, Samson is portrayed by Victor Mature and Delilah by Hedy Lamarr. Samson and Delilah was a major success in its time and won two Academy Awards for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design. The film is especially known for its epic scenes, colorful costumes, and impressive sets, which were typical of Cecil B. DeMille’s grand cinematic style.

The film is a classic example of the “biblical epic” genre that was popular in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s.

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Moms’ night out

Mom’s Night Out is a 2014 comedy about three mothers’ chaotic and hilarious night out as they try to spend some time without their kids. The main character, Allyson (played by Sarah Drew), is a mother who longs for a break from the hectic life of being a stay-at-home mom. She plans an evening out in the city for her friends, Izzy (Andrea Logan White) and pastor’s wife, Sondra (Patricia Heaton).

The plan is to have a calm and relaxing night, but things start to go wrong right from the beginning. The evening quickly turns into chaos, with misunderstandings, lost phones, and a series of disasters following one after the other. Meanwhile, their husbands stay home to take care of the kids, leading to their own comedic mishaps.

The movie is a lighthearted and humorous portrayal of the challenges of parenthood, the pressures of motherhood, and the importance of taking time for oneself. Mom’s Night Out approaches the messiness of family life with warmth and positivity, highlighting the importance of community, friendship, and self-compassion.

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Where hope grows

Where Hope Grows is an inspiring story about Calvin Campbell (Kristoffer Polaha), a former professional baseball player whose career ended prematurely due to panic attacks at the plate. Even though he had all the talent for the big leagues, life threw difficult challenges his way. Nowadays, Calvin drifts through his days and struggles to raise his teenage daughter (McKaley Miller). As Calvin’s life spirals downward, it is unexpectedly revitalized by a young man named Produce (David DeSanctis), who has Down syndrome and works at the local grocery store.

Gradually, Calvin begins to let go of his bitterness and starts to see the world through Produce’s eyes. As their friendship deepens, Calvin’s life regains purpose and meaning. This unlikely duo becomes intertwined in a way that gives Calvin a new perspective on the future. However, their friendship is tested when an unexpected tragedy strikes, rooted in a decision from Calvin’s past. Where Hope Grows is a film about finding redemption through faith, hope, and love.

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All Saints

A movie based on an inspiring true story about salesman Michael Spurlock, who changed careers and became a pastor. When he is assigned to close his small church, where he shelters refugees from Southeast Asia, they come together and put everything on the line to create a better future.

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The Robe

The Roman centurion Marcellus Gallio, played by Richard Burton, oversees the crucifixion of Jesus and wins his robe in a dice game at the foot of the cross. Marcellus, who has never been a man of faith, begins to experience disturbing visions and feels guilty for his actions when his slave Demetrius flees with the robe. Convinced that destroying the robe will free him from his torment, Marcellus sets out to find Demetrius – and in the process, discovers his Christian faith. This biblical epic, one of the greatest on the silver screen, was nominated for five Academy Awards in 1953, including Best Picture and Richard Burton’s nomination for Best Actor. The film went on to win two Oscars.

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Rakkauselokuva

Civil engineer Hannu and flight attendant Raili are a well-off couple whose life, from the perspective of outsiders, seems to be in order. Their big secret is Hannu’s infertility, which after years begins to feel overwhelming.

Director:
Anssi Mänttäri

Starring: Antti Litja
Liisa Halonen
Markku Toikka
Erkki Saarela
Matti Pellonpää