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Breakfast at Tiffany’s

The names Audrey Hepburn and Holly Golightly have been synonymous ever since Truman Capote’s sparklingly fun and romantic comedy was adapted into a film. Holly is a delightfully quirky New York girl who is determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. George Peppard, on the other hand, plays a writer living next door, “sponsored” by the wealthy Patricia Neal. It’s easy to guess who is truly the one for Holly. Their blossoming romance is one of the film’s deliciously captivating storylines.

The Pursuit of Happyness

When Chris’s girlfriend Linda leaves him, Chris becomes a single parent to his son, Christopher. However, Chris’s determination is ultimately rewarded when he secures an unpaid internship in an incredibly competitive stockbroker training program, which only one out of twenty interns passes. But because Chris has no income, he is evicted from his apartment with his son, and father and son are forced to sleep on the streets, in homeless shelters, and even behind the locked doors of a subway station restroom. With his self-confidence and the love and trust of his son, Chris Gardner overcomes the hardships and rises to become a legend on Wall Street.

The Way Way Back

A lonely teenage boy, Duncan (Liam James), dives into the summer of his life with the hilarious staff of a water park. During his beach town vacation, Duncan grows distant from his mother (Toni Collette), who is determined to make her relationship work. He sees through his mother’s party-loving boyfriend (Steve Carell) and the shallow attempts at family bonding, struggling to find his place amidst the chaos. A fun and unexpected friendship with the charismatic water park manager (Sam Rockwell) and a crew of quirky employees helps Duncan rise from the depths back into the sunlight.

Note: Not available for DVD or Blu-ray distribution.

Published: March 7, 2025

Heavy Trip

Turo, a small northern village’s own son, doesn’t care about hockey or fixing cars. In his free time, he is the lead singer of the hardest (and only) metal band in the area. Through a series of unexpected events, Turo and his bandmates get the chance of a lifetime—to leave their hometown behind and take the stage at Norway’s biggest heavy metal festival. The news spreads like wildfire, and the entire village celebrates their success. However, getting there won’t be that easy.

Turo’s heart is thrown into turmoil by the lovely Miia, a florist, who also happens to be admired by the village’s local celebrity—smooth-talking schlager star and Turo’s arch-nemesis, Jouni Tulkku. On their journey to the festival, Turo must overcome his stage fright to prove to himself, his bandmates, and Miia that he is a man of his word. But achieving this goal becomes even more challenging when the band accidentally sparks the first armed conflict in history between Finland and Norway—and takes a detour straight into the Vikings’ hell.

Lee

Lee is a compelling biographical drama in which Kate Winslet delivers a powerful performance as photographer Lee Miller. Directed by Ellen Kuras, the film tells the extraordinary story of Miller’s life—how she transitioned from the fashion world and art circles of the 1920s into a fearless war photographer. Her work on the frontlines of World War II was not just about documentation but also a profound journey toward confronting the horrors of war and her own past.

The film portrays Miller’s relentless pursuit of exposing the brutal reality of war and its impact on people. One of history’s most famous war photographs—Miller in the bathtub of Hitler’s residence—holds special significance in the film. The cast also includes Alexander Skarsgård, Josh O’Connor, and Marion Cotillard. Lee is a powerful story of courage, the search for truth, and the lasting scars of war.

Yesterday

Jack Malik is a singer-songwriter trying to break into the music industry, but he struggles to gain attention—whether at pub gigs or festival side stages. The only people who seem to believe in him are his longtime friend, manager, roadie, and driver Ellie, who has supported him since their teenage years, and a couple of other loyal friends. Just as Jack is about to give up, a mysterious global blackout and a minor accident lead him to wake up in a world where The Beatles never existed. However, Jack remembers all their hits and begins performing the legendary band’s songs as his own. The music industry takes off at such a speed that he can no longer stop it. On his way to the top, he realizes he is losing the one person who has always believed in him—his friend Ellie. To find true happiness, he must return to his roots and prove to himself that The Beatles were right: all you need is love.

The Wild Robot

An epic adventure follows robot ROZZUM unit 7134, more familiarly known as Roz. When the robot is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island, she must learn to adapt to the harsh environment and build relationships with the island’s animals. Eventually, she becomes the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling.

Into the Wild

The film tells the story of young Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch), who, after graduating from university, abandons his privileged background, donates his money to charity, and sets off on a journey across the United States in search of freedom and the meaning of life. His ultimate destination is the Alaskan wilderness, where he plans to live self-sufficiently, entirely at the mercy of nature. Along the way, he meets many people who influence his worldview.

The film is based on Jon Krakauer’s book of the same name and explores themes such as individual freedom, social criticism, and the significance of nature. Its atmospheric soundtrack, particularly the songs composed by Eddie Vedder, enhances the film’s melancholic tone.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Beetlejuice still haunts Lydia, whose life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers a mysterious miniature model of the town in the attic, accidentally opening a portal to the afterlife. As trouble brews in both worlds, it’s only a matter of time before someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times—and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his own brand of chaos.

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