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Last updated September 10, 2025
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A New Leaf
1971 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsSelf-centered New York playboy Henry Graham schemes to marry a wealthy woman -- and then kill her. But when his new bride proves to be an innocent klutz, Henry starts to change. Soon Henry is disposing of his self-serving ways instead of his wife.
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Afro Samurai: Resurrection
2009 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsSamuel L. Jackson returns as the voice of the tortured titular character in this made-for-TV movie sequel to the action-packed "Afro Samurai" series, a groundbreaking hip-hop-infused anime inspired by the work of manga artist Takashi Okazaki. When he learns that the body of his father has been stolen from its grave, Afro and his sidekick, Ninja Ninja (also voiced by Jackson), set out on a bloody trek through futuristic Japan to exact revenge.
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Afro Samurai: Season 1
2007 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn a futuristic Japan where conflicts are settled by the sword, Afro Samurai must avenge his father's murder by challenging a powerful warrior named Justice in this anime miniseries. If he can defeat Justice, Afro will become the new No. 1.
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All.I.Can.
2012 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsBreathtaking cinematography and astonishing feats of skiing come together in this visual essay on climate change and the fragility of the Earth. The film captures the world's great skiiers amongst the natural majesty of Morocco, Greenland and more.
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Amazing Racer
2013 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsAfter the sudden death of her father, a teenage girl travels to meet the mother she never knew. Soon, she befriends a horse trainer and discovers that in caring for a horse, she is able to overcome her hardships and emotional trauma.
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American Gangster: Season 1
2006 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsGolden Globe-winning actor Ving Rhames narrates this documentary series that profiles notorious African-American criminal figures, reexamining their crimes, exploring their personal lives and analyzing their effect on the black community. In each episode, the series draws from archival footage, revealing interviews and authentic court records to separate truth from fiction and demystify the life of criminal infamy.
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American Gangster: Season 2
2007 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsNarrated by Golden Globe winner Ving Rhames, this gritty documentary series returns with another batch of fascinating true stories profiling some of American history's most notorious black criminals. Segments include exposés about Philadelphia's black Mafia; Chicago mobster Larry Hoover and his Gangster Disciples; and Frank Lucas, the drug kingpin who inspired director Ridley Scott's 2007 thriller American Gangster.
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American Gangster: Season 3
2008 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsVing Rhames narrates the life and times of Black America's most notorious criminals in this third season of the eye-opening BET series. Using archival news footage, vintage interviews, archival photographs and expert testimony, the program paints complex portraits of the sensational figures -- whose crimes include drug dealing, theft and murder -- and examines their legacies through the lens of history.
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Angel in the House
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsUnable to conceive, Zooey and Alec Morrison are considering becoming foster parents when one day, 7-year-old Eli shows up on their doorstep and announces he's there to stay. But Eli isn't your typical little boy.
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Apollo 13
1995 | PG | 4.0 out of 5 StarsTechnical troubles scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1971, risking the lives of astronaut Jim Lovell and his crew in director Ron Howard's chronicle of this true-life story, which turns a failed journey into a thrilling saga of heroism.
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Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Season 1
1991 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsBe sure to leave the night-light on for this creepy collection of spooky delights. With eerie tales of haunted houses, voodoo spells, nocturnal neighbors and teenage ghosts, the shivers are guaranteed.
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Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds
2010 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn this final chapter of the trilogy, a still miniaturized Arthur must find a way to grow back to his normal size to stop the evil Maltazard (who's now 7 feet tall), with help from friends Selenia and Betameche.
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Bar Rescue: Season 1
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn Season 1 of this reality series, bar expert Jon Taffert travels from Burbank to Boston to save Irish pubs, a champagne bar, an iconic music hall and other watering holes that are on the brink of financial ruin from owner neglect or mismanagement.
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Best of TEDx
2012 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsThe cerebral inspiration of TED meets homegrown wisdom as individuals around the world convey rich experiences and bright ideas to a local audience, with topics as diverse as leadership and career building to cybercrime and lessons from death row.
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Better Off Ted: Season 1
2009 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsWith the motto "Money Before People," Veridian Technologies' truth-twisting, unscrupulous business tactics frame this office culture satire. At the center is the firm's ethical research and development chief, Ted Crisp.
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Better Off Ted: Season 2
2009 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn Season 2, Ted continues his futile quest to keep his company on the straight and narrow, while his colleagues, including his bloodless boss, Veronica, use dead employees to inspire hard work and match teams with genetic information.
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Black Blood Brothers
2006 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsBased on Kouhei Azano's popular manga, this anime follows Jirou, a vampire returning to Japan after years in exile. Accompanied by his younger brother Kotarou, Jirou hopes to enter the Special Zone, a hidden city populated by other vampires.
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Black Hawk Down
2001 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsBased on a true story, U.S. Rangers and an elite Delta Force team attempt to kidnap two underlings of a Somali warlord, their Black Hawk helicopters are shot down, and the Americans face intense combat with the militia on the ground.
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Blood+: Part 1
2005 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn this groundbreaking adventure anime, teen amnesiac Sayo Otanashi is determined to destroy the shape-shifting bloodsuckers that have plagued Japan for centuries, but to do so, she'll have to recover her memory. Blending computer-generated and hand-drawn animation with a gorgeous musical score from Academy Award winner Hans Zimmer, the 25 episodes included here feature action, horror and suspense aplenty.
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Blood+: Part 2
2006 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn this series based on the 2000 anime film Blood: The Last Vampire, schoolgirl Saya Otonashi leads a quiet life until she's attacked by a shape-shifting chiropteran and learns that she alone is equipped to defeat these enemies of the human race. In Seasons 3 and 4, Saya continues her quest to discover her true identity, learning some key pieces of information while visiting the Red Shield headquarters.
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Bo Burnham: what.
2013 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsLeft brain and right brain duke it out and then belt out a tune in comedian Bo Burnham's quick and clever one-man show. As intelligent as he is lanky, Burnham cynically pokes at pop entertainment while offering unadulterated showmanship of his own.
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Breakfast at Tiffany's
1961 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsFortune hunter Holly Golightly finds herself captivated by aspiring writer Paul Varjak, who moves into her building on a wealthy woman's dime. As romance blooms between Paul and Holly, Doc Golightly shows up on the scene, revealing Holly's past.
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Brooklyn Castle
2012 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsBrooklyn's I.S. 318 is home to America's best junior high school chess team, but budget cuts are threatening to undermine the team's success. This inspiring documentary goes inside the fight to keep chess alive and well at the struggling school.
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Chak De! India
2007 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsYears after facing humiliating defeat on the field, a former field hockey star returns to the game as coach of the Indian women's national hockey team, striving to shape a ragtag bunch of female athletes into a playing force to be reckoned with.
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Charade
1963 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsCary Grant stars as Peter, who may or may not be a flimflam man who aids the recently widowed Regina in her mission to recover a fortune hidden by her late husband. But three sinister crooks -- who'll stop at nothing -- also covet the loot.
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