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High school’s new student, Cady Heron, finds herself in the crosshairs of the popular girls’ elite clique when she develops a crush on the conniving school queen bee’s ex-boyfriend. Cady refuses to back down and dismantle the clique with the help of her misfit friends.
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Separated from her sister and children, Celie faces numerous hardships, including an aggressive husband. With the support of a singer and her stepdaughter, she ultimately finds exceptional strength in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. The musical film is based on Alice Walker’s novel of the same name and features performers such as Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey. The songs in the musical blend jazz, R&B, and blues, adding their atmosphere to the film.
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The overall tone of the film is as energetic as punk itself. The movie depicts youth, specifically two generations of youth from the 1970s-80s and the present-day punk scenes. We follow a band formed by four young people from the Tampere region, witnessing their journey through gigs, successes, and setbacks. The film features both old and new punk music, along with intriguing archival footage from the early days of punk veterans. “Punk – A Disease That Doesn’t Kill” is a compelling and engaging documentary about Finnish punk, entertaining yet not toothless or bland.
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Jouko Aaltonen
Starring:
Andy McCoy
Severi Helle
Pelle Miljoona
Pantse Syrjä
Note: The documentary is no longer available on Blu-ray or DVD.
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The story of Lokomo’s workers, a colorful group of friends, whose dreams and insatiable thirst for life take them through a lively decade. A tale of a dream pulsating to the beat of Eppu Normaali, Juice, and Popeda.
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The film tells the colorful story of Irwin Goodman and Vexi Salmi, two iconic figures in Finnish music. The film follows the journey of the wildly popular folk artist through the highs of tremendous success and the subsequent downturns.
Martti Suosalo was awarded the Best Actor Jussi Award.
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The story follows 17-year-old Välde, who aims to secure a spot in a band, pursue fame, experience his first drunkenness, and fall in love with Pike, the most beautiful girl in the class. Välde is a teenager without a father, living in a one-bedroom apartment with his mother. He loves gritty music, Lou Reed’s lyrics, the New York Dolls, and David Bowie. While others spend time at discos, Välde cycles alone in the outskirts, capturing images in his mind of factory chimneys, deserted beaches, and rusty dumpsters.
Though Välde wants to fix the world’s injustices, he understands that he must first resolve his own life’s problems. Välde finds Sasu, and together they form a band called Torttu. They share the same taste in music, read “Musa” and “Soundi” music magazines, and notice the rise of punk in the world. But an unexpected turn occurs when Pike wins a beauty pageant, becoming “Miss Farkku-Suomi”. Things don’t go as Välde had hoped…
The movie received two Jussi Awards for Best Costume and Makeup Design. It’s based on Kauko Röyhkä’s autobiographical novel of the same name.
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The highly popular ten-year-old, red-haired Risto Räppääjä and his friend Nelli Nuudelipää dive into new adventures. Aunt Rauha thinks she has a brilliant idea: they need to find a man who would be a suitable father figure for Risto. Risto is not excited about the idea at all, and neither is their neighbor Lennart, who is himself interested in Rauha. Therefore, Lennart tries to create the perfect man who would meet Rauha’s constantly changing expectations of what a decent man should be.
Lennart soon realizes that trying to be many different people at once is not easy. When even Aunt Elvi falls for one of the father figures created by Lennart, things hilariously get tangled up. Unforgettable summer is full of incredible twists and lively misunderstandings.”
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“The Greatest Showman” is a musical film that tells the story of P.T. Barnum. He was a famous American showman and pioneer in the entertainment industry. The movie follows Barnum’s life starting from his youth. Barnum’s dream was to create a unique entertainment experience that brings together different people and gives them a chance to shine on stage.
Barnum (played by Hugh Jackman) puts together his own circus by gathering a group of diverse and unique performers, including acrobats, singers, dwarfs, and others who were traditionally discriminated in society. His attempt generates a lot of interest and captivates the audience, but it also faces resistance and criticism.
The film follows Barnum’s struggle for acceptance, success, and his family, all while trying to create a world where everyone can feel accepted and valued. Through the power of music, the movie emphasizes the uniqueness of individuals and encourages them to take pride in their differences.
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Two talented song-and-dance men team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. In time they befriend and become romantically involved with the beautiful Haynes sisters who comprise a sister act.
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Mamma Mia! is a cheerful and colorful musical comedy set on a beautiful Greek island. The story follows Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), a young woman who has invited three possible fathers to her wedding without her mother, Donna (Meryl Streep), knowing. Sophie hopes to find her father before the big day, and this leads to hilarious mayhem as three different men arrive on the island and try to find out the truth.
The film’s driving force is the use of Abba’s memorable music, as the characters sing and dance to the band’s iconic songs. Mamma Mia! takes the viewer into a colorful world full of love, humor, and drama. At the same time, it highlights the importance of family relationships and encourages us to take risks for love.
As the story progresses, it becomes clear that the mother’s past and romantic relationships are not as simple as it seems at first. Surprising plot twists are revealed from Donna’s past, but in the midst of it all, family and friendship remain strong. Mamma Mia! offers its viewers an unforgettable adventure bursting with the joy of music, dance, and a joyful atmosphere.
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