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Ratcatcher

Set in 1970s Glasgow during a massive garbage strike, this haunting drama follows 12-year-old James. After a tragic accident involving a friend, he carries a heavy secret while navigating a landscape of poverty and decay. Amidst the filth, he dreams of escaping to a new home. Lynne Ramsay’s debut is a raw, poetic portrait of lost innocence....

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Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?

Dustin Hoffman stars as a wealthy rock composer spiraling into a mid-life crisis. Plagued by insomnia, he becomes obsessed with a mysterious figure named Harry Kellerman, whom he believes is spreading lies to ruin his life. This dark comedy explores paranoia, urban isolation, and the absurdity of fame as he frantically hunts for his elusive tormentor....

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The Pervert's Guide to Ideology

Philosopher Slavoj Žižek uses classic film scenes to psychoanalyze the collective dreams that shape our beliefs. From Titanic to They Live, this sequel to The Pervert's Guide to Cinema exposes the hidden ideology in pop culture....

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Far from the Madding Crowd

Julie Christie stars as Bathsheba Everdene, a headstrong woman managing her own farm in Victorian England. She is pursued by three very different men: a loyal shepherd, a wealthy neighbor, and a reckless soldier. Based on Thomas Hardy’s novel, this sweeping romantic drama explores the turbulent consequences of passion and the struggle for independence....

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Searching for Sugar Man

Two South African fans hunt for the truth behind the mysterious 70s Detroit rocker Rodriguez. Rumored to be dead, his real story is a miraculous tale of hope and redemption more powerful than the myths....