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Whiplash
Movie

Whiplash(2014)

8.5
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R
107Minutes

Andrew Neimann enrolls at a music conservatory where he meets the strict and abusive instructor, Terence Fletcher. As Andrew strives for greatness, he faces intense pressure and humiliation. He becomes the core drummer, but his dreams are shattered when he is involved in a car accident. Andrew's life takes a turn when he is contacted by a lawyer representing a former student who committed suicide due to Fletcher's teaching methods. Andrew testifies against Fletcher, who is fired. However, Fletcher invites Andrew to perform at a festival concert, where he seeks revenge. Despite the humiliation, Andrew gives an electrifying performance.

Turning Red
Movie

Turning Red(2022)

6.9
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PG
100Minutes

A thirteen-year-old girl named Mei Lee is torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the changes of adolescence. And as if the challenges were not enough, whenever she gets overly excited she transforms into a giant red panda. In 2002, Mei hides her personal interests from her strict mother, including her crush on a local convenience store clerk and being a fan of a boy band. One day, she wakes up transformed into a red panda and discovers that she only transforms when she is in a state of high emotion. Mei's parents explain that this transformation has been passed down through generations and that it needs to be sealed in a talisman during a ritual. Mei's friends discover her transformation and help her control it. They secretly raise money for concert tickets, exploiting Mei's red panda form. However, the concert falls on the same night as Mei's ritual. Mei decides to keep her powers and attends the concert, causing her mother to transform into a kaiju-sized red panda and disrupt the concert. Mei and her mother argue but eventually reconcile and mend their bond.

The Menu
Movie

The Menu(2022)

7.2
tomato88%
R
107Minutes

Margot and Tyler visit an exclusive restaurant on a remote island. As they indulge in a series of lavish courses, shocking secrets about the guests are revealed. The chef, Julian, seeks revenge against those who have exploited his craft. He plans to kill everyone, including Margot. However, Margot fights back, escapes, and exposes Julian's true nature. She eventually leaves the island, while Julian and the staff perish in the restaurant fire.

Nodame Cantabile
Tv Show

Nodame Cantabile (2010)

8.1

Nodame Cantabile follows the story of Shinichi Chiaki, a talented and perfectionist pianist, and Megumi Noda, an eccentric and messy aspiring pianist. Their paths cross during their time at a music university in Japan as they navigate their way through the ups and downs of their musical careers and their evolving relationship.

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The Conversation
Movie

The Conversation(1974)

7.7
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PG
114Minutes

Harry Caul, a private surveillance expert in San Francisco, is hired to follow and record a couple's actions. As he pieces together their conversation, he becomes increasingly concerned that harm will come to them. After a series of events, he discovers the couple's involvement in the murder of his employer. Consumed by paranoia, Caul demolishes his apartment in search of a bug planted by the couple. Unable to find it, he resumes playing his saxophone.

Beethoven Virus
Tv Show

Beethoven Virus (2008)

7.5
TV_Y

Two musicians who retired from their musical careers for different reasons join together with a demanding and difficult genius conductor to form an orchestra against all odds. Although it requires a lot of hard work to form their orchestra, they keep chasing their dreams of doing what they love the most in the world and this gives them great satisfaction. Three young and old people with different personalities and life experiences gather together under a common dream and they find love and the room to forgive each other as they eventually earn each other’s respect.

Without Perfection
Movie

Without Perfection

6Minutes

An experimental short film about existing as a young woman in today’s world, where pressure to meet expectations and the pursuit of perfection take center stage.

21st Avenue
Tv Show

21st Avenue (2012)

7.4

Raul Vasconcelos and Helena Brito founded a partnership over 20 years ago and has over a hundred lawyers in its service. Raul has an ego as big as the world and it was that self-assuredness that made him notorious in the courtroom. Besides being an astute lawyer, he’s a hopeless playboy who with age developed the tendency to say and do whatever he feels like. His trouble is that he’s constantly abusing that privilege. Helena is a confident woman, albeit more discreet and concerned about the firm's public perception, constantly considering how her actions might negatively affect the partnership and its bottom line. Her personality led her to take over managing the firm, taking care of all bureaucratic affairs. Other lawyers stand out in the firm, as is the case of Pedro Pimentel, who just made senior partner. He’s impeccably put together and has a smile that wins over most women, but behind this agreeable façade of his there’s a person with a lust for power and fame.

Serial Mom
Movie

Serial Mom(1994)

6.8
tomato63%
R
94Minutes
The Perfect Bride
Movie

The Perfect Bride(2017)

6.5
84Minutes

A perfectionist fitness trainer, excited about her own upcoming wedding, becomes a bridezilla as she tries to create the perfect wedding. Along the way, she develops a friendship with the marriage counselor organizing the ceremony and learns to let go of her obsession with perfection.

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James Brown: Say It Loud
Tv Show

James Brown: Say It Loud (2024)

7.8

Traces the incredible trajectory of Brown’s life and career from a 7th grade drop-out arrested and jailed at the age of 16 for breaking into a car in the Jim Crow-era South, to an entertainment legend whose groundbreaking talent and unique perspective catapulted him to become a cultural force.

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perfectionist

Discover a curated selection of movies and TV shows that explore the captivating theme of perfectionism. From intense psychological thrillers to gripping dramas, these titles delve into the intricate world of individuals driven by their pursuit of flawlessness. Explore characters who navigate the dark side of perfection, the sacrifices made for excellence, and the constant struggle to maintain an impeccable facade.

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