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Whiplash

Andrew Neyman is an ambitious young jazz drummer determined to rise to the top of his elite conservatory on the US East Coast. Andrew craves recognition for his skills. Terence Fletcher – a music teacher known as much for his skills as a teacher of the gifted as for his creepy teaching methods – leads the school’s best jazz band.

Fletcher notices Andrew’s talents, transfers the young musician to his band, and at the same time changes his life forever. Andrew’s passionate pursuit of perfection quickly turns into an obsession as his merciless teacher pushes him to the limits of his abilities – and ultimately madness.

Directed by Damien Chazelle. As actors, e.g. Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons and Melissa Benoist. The film was significantly awarded with three Oscars.

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The Polar Express

Come along, the fastest train ride of your life awaits you! It’s Christmas Eve. You ride up and down mountain slopes, slide across ice fields, teeter over high bridges and drink hot chocolate served by amazing singing waiters. You are on the high-speed train of the Arctic Circle! The Christmas classic is filmed with dazzling motion capture technology that makes every moment magical. “Who sees, believes,” says the mysterious tramp who travels the tracks with you. You see miracles. And you begin to believe. The train leaves!

Directed by Robert Zemeckis. As original actors and voice actors, e.g. Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, and Michael Jeter.

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Daddy’s Home 2

In the sequel to the 2015 hit comedy, father and stepfather Dusty and Brad decide to join forces to give their children the perfect Christmas. However, their newly made agreement is put to the test when Dusty’s macho father from the old alliance and Brad’s über-emotional softie (John Lithgow) arrive for the guests just in time to make the family’s Christmas party a whirlwind. Directed by Sean Anders. As actors, e.g. Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson.

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The Star

A diminutive but brave donkey named Bo longs for a life outside of his daily toil at the village mill. One day he finds the courage to break free, finally on the adventure of his dreams. On his journey, he joins forces with Ruth, a lovable sheep who has lost her flock, and Dave, a pigeon full of big goals.

Bo and his new friends, accompanied by three clever camels and a group of strange farm animals, follow the star on their journey, becoming the unlikely heroes of the world’s greatest story – the first Christmas. The Star is a description of the Christmas gospel with animal characters. Director: Timothy Reckart.

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle’s house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he’s a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school’s kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents’ deaths—and about the villain who’s to blame.

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Interstellar

The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.

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Tom & Jerry

One of the most beloved enemy duos makes a return to the big screen in Tim Story’s Tom & Jerry. When Jerry moves into New York’s finest hotel just before the ‘wedding of the century’, a desperate wedding planner is forced to hire Tom to get rid of the mouse.

A fierce cat-and-mouse battle threatens to destroy the wedding planner’s career, the wedding ceremony itself, and possibly the entire hotel. But a bigger problem soon arises, as a malevolent hotel employee starts plotting against all three. Directed by Tim Story. As actors, e.g. Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña and Colin Jost.

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In the Heights

Lights over Washington Heights… The smell of coffee wafts in the air by the 181st Street subway station, where different dreams create this close-knit community that pulsates with life. At the center of everything is Usnavi, a sympathetic and attractive convenience store owner, who saves every spare penny while hoping, imagining and singing about a better life.

In the movie In the Heigts, the music and lyrics of Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of the musical Hamilton, are combined with the lively and original narration of John M. Chu, who is also known as the director of the movie Crazy Rich Asians. Chu is directing the film based on a script by Quiara Alegría Hudes. It is based on the musical play created by Lin-Manuel Miranda based on the book by Quaira Alegría.

Directed by Jon M. Chu. As actors, e.g. Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins and Leslie Grace.

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Luca

Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s original film “Luca” is the story of a young boy coming of age with ice cream, pasta and scooter rides during one unforgettable summer. Luca goes on adventures together with his friend Alberto, but all the fun is threatened by a deep secret: they are sea monsters from another, undersea world. The film was directed by Enrico Casarosa.

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Cruella

Set in 70s London, in the middle of the punk rock revolution, Cruella follows a young con artist named Estella, who is both witty and creative – and determined to become a big name in the fashion world. He makes friends with young thieves who appreciate Estella’s lack of control and together they manage to build a life for themselves on the streets of London. One day, Estella’s sense of fashion catches the attention of Baroness von Hellman.

The Baroness is a fashion legend who is both extravagantly chic and deadly cool. Their encounter brings out revelations and sets in motion a chain of events, which result in Estella unleashing her diabolical side and hatching into the flamboyant, fashionable and vengeful Cruella. The film was directed by Craig Gillespie and the actors include Emma Stone and Emma Thompson. (Source: Media key)