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Primal Fear
1996 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsWhen a blood-spattered altar boy is found running from a murder scene, his conviction seems certain. But when an arrogant defense attorney steps in, the issue of the boy's possible guilt may be less important than winning the case.
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Radio
2003 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsA small-town high school football coach (Ed Harris) befriends a developmentally disabled man (Cuba Gooding Jr.) nicknamed "Radio," who has always been the target of jokes and teasing, in this heartwarming drama based on the real-life experiences of James Robert Kennedy. Although their friendship raises eyebrows at first, Radio's growth under the coach's guidance ultimately inspires the local townsfolk to think differently about being different.
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Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys
2008 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsTyler Perry writes, directs and co-stars in this poignant dramedy centered on a pair of friends -- wealthy socialite Charlotte (Kathy Bates) and working-class Alice (Alfre Woodard) -- whose families stand to be ripped apart by greed and scandal. To prevent the collapse and save their families, the two mothers take a road trip in a vintage turquoise convertible that carries them both beyond their wildest expectations.
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Star Trek: First Contact
1996 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThe Borg have time-traveled to Earth's past to prevent the first contact between humans and Vulcans, which resulted in the Federation's birth. Bent on revenge, Picard follows the Borg to the 21st century.
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Take the Lead
2006 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhen a former professional dancer (Antonio Banderas) offers his skills to the New York public school system, his traditional methods clash with his students' hip-hop sensibilities. But the class ultimately creates a style that's uniquely their own. Alfre Woodard co-stars in this inspiring dance drama about the creative spark of collaboration, based on the real-life experiences of instructor Pierre Dulaine.
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My Own Worst Enemy: The Complete Series
2008 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsSpy Edward Albright and suburban dad Henry Spivey have absolutely nothing in common -- save the fact that they share the same body. And when the invisible wall separating the two men starts crumbling, each man will fall far outside his comfort zone. Christian Slater plays a dual role as Edward and Henry in this NBC drama, also starring Mike O'Malley as our hero's similarly split-personality best friend and Saffron Burrows as the sexy Dr. Skinner.
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Black Panther: The Animated Series
2009 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsThis animated adventure remakes the origins of T'Challa (voiced by Djimon Hounsou), the Black Panther, who was introduced in 1966 and was the first black superhero in the Marvel Universe. The African king of Wakanda, T'Challa has mystical powers of strength and intelligence. Along with Queen Storm (Jill Scott), he leads his technologically advanced country but faces danger from Klaw, who killed T'Challa's father and now commands invading forces.
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My Own Worst Enemy: The Complete Series
2008 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsSpy Edward Albright and suburban dad Henry Spivey have absolutely nothing in common -- save the fact that they share the same body. And when the invisible wall separating the two men starts crumbling, each man will fall far outside his comfort zone.
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Grand Canyon
1991 | NR | 3.4 out of 5 StarsA sequence of random but life-altering incidents conspire to link a group of Los Angeles denizens from disparate economic and social classes, leading to epiphanies about responsibilities and relationships in director Lawrence Kasdan's pensive drama. Ultimately, two men from divergent lifestyles try to be friends. Co-written by Kasdan and his wife, and featuring a top-notch ensemble cast, the film received an Oscar nomination for Best Screenplay.
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The Forgotten
2004 | NR | 3.4 out of 5 StarsA desperate mother tries to prove the existence of her missing child in this chilling psychological thriller. Reeling from the loss of her 8-year-old son, she seeks counsel from a therapist -- who claims the boy was a figment of her imagination.
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The Core
2003 | NR | 3.3 out of 5 StarsThe Earth's inner core has stopped spinning, and scientist Josh Keyes must discover why -- before the world literally falls apart -- by burrowing into the planet's center in a vessel piloted by Maj. Beck Childs and Col. Robert Iverson.
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