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Spiral: Season 4
2012 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn the fourth season of this gritty crime series, a group of young left-wing radicals accidentally blow up one of their own and dump the body -- then seek weapons from a network of arms dealers the police are working to bring down.
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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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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 1
1987 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsFollow the adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his crew as they explore new worlds aboard the all-new USS Enterprise. Season 1 finds the crew defending humanity against an omnipotent being; getting caught in a 1940s detective story; and more.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 2
1988 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsSeason 2 takes Capt. Picard and his crew on more intergalactic adventures, among them the introduction of the frightfully powerful Borg. Also, Picard again faces the omnipotent Q, while the crew welcomes a new medical officer and an alien bartender.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 3
1989 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThe intrepid crew of the USS Enterprise continues on its mission to explore new worlds in Season 3 of this beloved sci-fi series, in which the Ferengi kidnap Troi and Riker; Data experiences fatherhood; and a time shift brings back Tasha Yar.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 4
1990 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn Season 4, the crew of the USS Enterprise continue their voyage through space as Wesley Crusher departs for Starfleet Academy, Data finally meets his creator, an away team teleports aboard a Borg ship to save Capt. Picard and much more.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 5
1991 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsSome classic episodes are in Season 5, including one in which Picard experiences an alternate lifetime, and another featuring a guest appearance by Leonard Nimoy as Spock. Also the crew rescues a Borg survivor, Worf adapts to fatherhood and more.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 6
1992 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsAs the USS Enterprise continues its voyage, the crew deals with an inquisitive 19th-century writer; Capt. Picard is captured when he goes on a mission in Cardassian territory; a hostile character on the holodeck tries to find his way out; and more.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 7
1993 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThe final season begins with Data experiencing negative emotions while his "brother" leads a dangerous faction of Borg to destroy all organic life. The crew also assists in disarming a Vulcan weapon, and Q tests Picard on his ability to adapt.
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Super 8
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsWith a nod toward producer Steven Spielberg's landmark sci-fi films of the 1970s and '80s, writer-director J.J. Abrams crafts a supernatural tale about six kids who witness something incredible while shooting a movie with their Super 8 camera.
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Surface: The Complete Series
2005 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn this compelling science-fiction drama, an unsuspecting boy brings a mysterious creature ashore and is shocked to learn that he's discovered a new species. But as the episodes unravel, his actions end up changing the world.
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Surviving Disaster: Season 1
2009 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsSurviving Disaster is unlike any other series on television as it may actually save a life. What's the best way to survive an earthquake, home invasion, plane hijacking, bioterrorism, hurricane or even a nuclear attack?
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TEDTalks: Ancient Clues
2007 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsInvestigators of our ancient past unearth astonishing new revelations and bold predictions for mankind's future. Anthropological experts share their research and findings in these discussions on the Earth's origins and development.
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TEDTalks: Beasts, Bugs & Bio-wilderment
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsGood bugs fighting bad bugs. The largest volunteer animal rescue ever. Plants with intelligence. These talks unpack new ideas about creatures great and small, and the stories behind these organisms' past, present and struggles.
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TEDTalks: Building Wonder
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsArchitects across the globe create new construction forms for a world where sustainability and design push every boundary. Sharing their ingenious work, these experts reflect on historical spaces and the future of building design.
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TEDTalks: Chew On This
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsTake a seat at the TED table with bakers, food scientists, chefs, farmers and foodies for a taste of truth about food. These discussions celebrate and explore all things food, covering flavor, sustainability, obesity, famine and more.
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TEDTalks: Cyber Awe
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsHas social media made us more connected or ended intimacy? TED speakers -- among them Tim Berners-Lee, Seth Godin, Clay Shirky and others -- stake out positions on the societal aspects of the Internet revolution.
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TEDTalks: Defying Disease
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsCan we outsmart Mother Nature to cure some of the world's deadliest diseases? These TED speakers propose some astonishing solutions. Topics include theories on vaccinations, treatments for cancer, age prevention, a healthy diet and more.
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TEDTalks: Inexplicable Connections
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsA mushroom suit? Lightbulbs that transmit data? Watch TED speakers make ingenius, unexpected solutions to some of the world's biggest problems. These innovative thinkers connect the dots to reveal associations you never knew existed.
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TEDTalks: Numbers Speak Louder than Words
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsMathemagical tricks abound in these TEDTalks. Count on being amazed as these speakers give a whirlwind tour of the world of numbers. From crochet techniques to computer programs to flocks of creatures, see math in action all around us.
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TEDTalks: On Life's Lessons & Confessions
2012 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsTales of the heart and confessions from the soul are packed with ideas that help set us free. That's life! That's TED! Get inspired by these emotional stories about overcoming adversity and discovering one's sense of self.
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TEDTalks: Robotic Machinations
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsTake a ride on the silicon side with these speakers whose robotic machinations are redefining what it means to be a machine. These incredible examples of artificial intelligence and cutting-edge machinery will amaze you.
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Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThis documentary charts global phenomenon Kings of Leon's rise to rock 'n' roll stardom, from the band's humble beginnings in the Deep South to their record deals and concert tours -- and their struggles with drugs and alcohol along the way.
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Taxi Driver
1976 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsAfter a cute political campaign worker spurns him, an unhinged New York City cabbie decides to assassinate her candidate. Meanwhile, he tries to protect a child prostitute from a smooth-talking pimp in this gripping tale of urban decay and insanity.
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Tears of the Sun
2003 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsBruce Willis stars as Lt. A.K. Waters, a Navy SEAL sent to the jungles of embattled Africa to rescue a doctor (Monica Bellucci), arriving only to realize he must also save the refugees in the doctor's care -- even if it places his military career in jeopardy. Tracked by heavily armed guerillas, Waters and his men must guide 40 injured Nigerian patients to the Cameroon border in this epic action drama directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day).
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