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This compelling drama details the unlikely friendship that develops between a bigoted Korean War veteran and an Asian teen who, under threat from some gangbangers, tries to steal his car: a cherry 1972 Gran Torino. (Repeat).
When aliens invade a poor neighborhood in London in this thrilling sci-fi romp, a group of rowdy teens decide to fight back and defend their home turf, while a woman (Jodie Whittaker) whom they mugged inadvertently gets caught up in their struggle. (Repeat).
John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale decide to let fate be their guide in this charming comedy about a man and woman who share an undeniable attraction when they meet, but concoct a series of experiments to determine if they are truly meant for each other. Jeremy Piven, Molly Shannon, John Corbett, Bridget Moynahan, Eugene Levy. (Repeat).
In this heartwarming family film, a military dog named Max is adopted by his late handler's grieving family, and bonds with the soldier's younger brother Justin. With the help of his canine friend, Justin explores the mystery of how his sibling died. (Repeat).
Touching docudrama about Barack Obama's first date with Michelle Robinson, his future wife, during the summer of 1989 in Chicago. (Repeat).
Reese Witherspoon is hilarious in this charmer about a ditzy L.A. sorority sister named Elle. She goes to Harvard Law School in an effort to win back her boyfriend and struggles to fit in among the snobs and intellectuals. But Elle soon discovers that she just might have what it takes to be a good lawyer. Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Victor Garber, Holland Taylor. (Repeat).
Astronauts travel to the moon to study a black monolith before another mission to Jupiter goes awry due to a malfunctioning computer system. Later regaining control of his spaceship, the surviving astronaut travels through a dazzling star-gate on a mysterious evolutionary mission. Featuring groundbreaking, Oscar-winning special effects. (Repeat).
A tornado whisks young Kansas native Dorothy and her dog Toto away to the magical land of Oz, where they befriend a Scarecrow, a Tin Man and a Cowardly Lion on their journey to visit the wonderful Wizard of Oz in this beloved classic. (Repeat).
Costars and co-writers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck won an Oscar for their tale of a charismatic genius (Damon) who lands in jail after a playground brawl. His hope for the future lies with a sympathetic therapist (Best Supporting Actor Robin Williams), who understands the young man's rebellious nature. Minnie Driver, Stellan Skarsgard, Casey Affleck. (Repeat).
Romance, World War II intrigue, a heroic American expatriate, a brave Czech freedom fighter, arrogant Nazis, patriotic Frenchmen, blackmail, black-marketeers and the usual suspects make this Best Picture even more an audience favorite as time goes by. Director Michael Curtiz scored an Oscar, as did the script. (Repeat).