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NOVA
Tv Show

NOVA (1974)

8.7
TV_PG

NOVA is a renowned documentary TV show that has been on the air since 1974. It covers a wide range of scientific and technological subjects, delving into the depths of nature, uncovering mysteries, and highlighting the work of scientists. The show brings science to life through captivating storytelling and recreations.

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How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
Movie

How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies(2024)

8
tomato98%
127Minutes

M, a university dropout low on money and luck, volunteers to take care of his terminally ill grandmother, in the hope of pocketing an inheritance.

Dumb Money
Movie

Dumb Money(2023)

6.9
tomato84%
R
105Minutes

In this David vs. Goliath tale, Keith Gill, a financial analyst, turns GameStop into a thriving company. Despite facing skepticism from his brother and peers, Keith's investment in GameStop pays off when online buyers aggressively purchase the stock, causing hedge fund investment firms to lose millions. However, when the stock trading website Robinhood halts purchasing and triggers an investigation, Keith defends his actions. In the aftermath, Keith retires from YouTube and uses his wealth to help others.

Bicycle Thieves
Movie

Bicycle Thieves(1948)

8.2
tomato99%
NR
89Minutes

In post-war Italy, a working-class man's bicycle is stolen, endangering his efforts to find work. He and his son set out to find it. The film tells the story of Antonio Ricci, an unemployed man in the depressed post-World War II economy of Italy. With no money and a wife and two children to support, he is desperate for work. He is delighted to at last get a good job hanging up posters, but on the sole condition that he has a bicycle which must be used for work. He is told unequivocally: 'No bicycle, no job.' His wife Maria pawns their bedsheets in order to get money to redeem his bicycle from the pawnbroker. Early on in the film, Ricci's coveted bicycle is stolen by a bold young thief who snatches it when he is hanging up a poster. Antonio thinks that the police will take the theft very seriously, but they are not really interested in the petty theft of a bike. The only option is for Antonio and his friends to walk the streets of Rome themselves, looking for the bicycle. After trying for hours with no luck, they finally give up and leave. Desperate for leads and with his better judgement clouded, Antonio even visits the dubious backstreet fortune teller that he had earlier mocked, in the hope that she may be able to shed light upon the bike's whereabouts. However, she merely doles out to him one of the truisms that form her stock in trade: 'you'll find the bike quickly, or not at all.' Feeling cheated, a crestfallen Antonio hands over to her some of the last money that they have. After a rare treat of a meal in a restaurant, Antonio admits to his son that if he isn't able to work, they will simply starve. Antonio finally manages to locate the thief (who, it seems, had already sold the bicycle) and Bruno slips off to summon the police to the apartment. Antonio meanwhile, angrily accuses the thief of stealing his bike but the boy denies all knowledge of the crime. When the policeman arrives, he sees the accused boy lying on the floor feigning a seizure and surrounded by irate neighbours who blame Antonio's accusations for causing the 'innocent' boy's fit. The policeman tells Antonio that although he may have seen the boy stealing the bike, he did not catch the thief red-handed, nor has he any witnesses and that Antonio making an accusation is not good enough. With no proof and with the thief's neighbours willing to give him a false alibi, he abandons his cause. Antonio walks away from the house in despair, as the thief's neighbours follow, jeering at him about his lost bicycle. At the end of the film in one of the most resonant scenes, Antonio is sitting on the curb outside the packed football stadium. He looks at the hundreds and hundreds of bicycles that are parked outside the stadium and as he cradles his head in despair, a fleet of bicycles mockingly speeds past him. After vacillating for some time about whether to steal one for himself, he decides he has no other option but to snatch one that he spots outside an apartment. Unluckily, he is seen taking the bike and caught by a crowd of angry men who slap and humiliate him in front of his son. Ironically, this time with an army of witnesses who catch him, he is frogmarched off to the police station but after seeing how upset Bruno is, the owner of the bicycle declines to press charges. The film ends with the man and his son, sad and let down from what has just happened, they walk along in a crowd, leaving us with a dim outlook for the two. Holding hands, they are both reduced to tears.

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Boston Strangler
Movie

Boston Strangler(2023)

6.5
tomato67%
R
113Minutes

In 1962, reporter Loretta McLaughlin investigates a series of strangulation murders in Boston. She faces backlash from law enforcement and her boss in her quest to expose the truth. With the help of fellow reporter Jean Cole, they uncover a pattern and identify a suspect. However, as their investigation continues, they discover a cover-up and the possibility of multiple killers. Loretta's determination leads her to the truth, but not without facing more challenges and threats. The story sheds light on the struggle against sexism and the pursuit of justice.

Blippi
Tv Show

Blippi (2014)

5.9
TV_Y

Blippi is a vibrant and energetic character who educates children about various topics through fun and entertaining videos. With his catchy songs and colorful adventures, Blippi makes learning a joyous experience for kids.

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Brian Banks
Movie

Brian Banks(2018)

7.2
tomato64%
PG_13
99Minutes

Brian Banks is a talented football player whose dreams of playing in the NFL are shattered when he is wrongfully convicted of a crime he didn't commit. After spending years in prison, he fights to clear his name and return to the game he loves.

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A Day Without a Mexican
Movie

A Day Without a Mexican(2004)

4.8
tomato27%
R
98Minutes

In 'A Day Without a Mexican', an unexplained phenomenon occurs in California, causing all Mexicans to vanish. This leads to chaos and confusion as the state realizes the importance of their Mexican population. As society crumbles, a diverse group of characters must navigate the aftermath and search for answers. Through satire and humor, the film explores themes of immigration, xenophobia, and cultural identity.

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The Lesson
Movie

The Lesson(2016)

83Minutes

The film tells about school life, the mutual relations of teenage schoolmates, views on friendship and life, and the formation of these views.

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The Real Full Monty
Movie

The Real Full Monty(2024)

7.3
85Minutes

A group of male celebrities strip down to raise awareness for prostate, testicular, and colorectal cancer testing and research in this daring two-hour special.

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Paper 4: Unfolding
Movie

Paper 4: Unfolding(2023)

9.5
10Minutes

After the events of the previous year's video, Nathan is back at it again to make another video for the channel; but all is not what it seems.

Make Up, Make Me Grow Up!
Movie

Make Up, Make Me Grow Up!(2024)

42Minutes

A heart warming tale of self-discovery and young love. Watch as a straight teen's world is turned upside down when he falls for a charismatic and makeup-loving boy struggling with his identity. Together, they learn about love, acceptance, and the true meaning of beauty.

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And God Created a Tavern Singer
Movie

And God Created a Tavern Singer(1972)

6.3
89Minutes

An electro-technician falls in love with a bar singer, but her job environment, full of alcohol, despair and tired truck drivers, causes nothing but troubles for him.

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