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From Francis Ford Coppola, starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton
Rated R

The Godfather Part II (1974) is a sequel to the first Godfather movie and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The movie follows the story of Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) and his ascension as the head of the Corleone crime family. The movie deals with the growing power of the Corleone family in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and the story of Michael's father, Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro), from his rise to power in the early 1900s. In addition, a subplot follows the life of young Vito Corleone in his native Sicily before he immigrates to the United States. The film's themes of power, loyalty and family are explored in depth. The Godfather Part II was critically acclaimed and won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

From Christopher Nolan, starring Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior
Rated R

Memento is a psychological thriller about a man named Leonard Shelby who, after suffering a head injury, is unable to form new memories and is searching for his wife's murderer. He uses notes, tattoos, and Polaroid photographs to remind himself of what he needs to do and to track down the killer. Along the way he meets various people who may or may not be helping him, and his investigations lead him down a dangerous path as he learns more about his past and the people involved in his wife's death.

From Sidney Lumet, starring Al Pacino, John Cazale, Penelope Allen, Sully Boyar
Rated R

Dog Day Afternoon is a 1975 American crime drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, based on a true story. It stars Al Pacino, John Cazale, and Charles Durning. The film follows a desperate bank robber and his accomplice, who take hostages in a Brooklyn bank and hold them during a grueling afternoon in the summer heat, while they desperately try to get the funds they need to pay for his partner's sex-change operation. The police, media, and public all become involved in the chaotic situation, leading to a tense standoff. Pacino's tour de force performance as the bank robber, Sonny, is widely considered one of the best of the decade, and the film received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor. It is now considered one of the greatest films of all time.

From Directors: Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi, starring Chiara Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Gena Rowlands, Danielle Darrieux
Rated PG-13

Persepolis is an animated feature film based on the autobiographical graphic novel of the same name written by Marjane Satrapi. The film follows the childhood and coming-of-age of Marji, a precocious and outspoken young girl growing up in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Through Marji's eyes, the film deals with themes of identity, political repression, and the struggles of life under a fundamentalist regime. As Marji grows up, she struggles to reconcile the progressive views of her liberal parents with the oppressive reality of her homeland. With strong performances and a unique animation style, Persepolis is a powerful story about a young girl's courage and resilience in the face of insurmountable odds.

From Maryo J. de los Reyes, starring Lorna Tolentino, Albert Martinez, Gloria Romero, Celia Rodriguez
Rated TV-PG

Magnifico is a 2003 Filipino comedy-drama film written and directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes. The film follows the journey of eight-year-old Magnifico, a poor boy living in a small Philippine province who is determined to give his sickly mother a better life. With the help of his grandfather, Magnifico sets off on a quest to find a million pesos in order to save his mother’s life, despite all the odds stacked against him. Along the way, he encounters a series of characters and learns valuable lessons about the power of hope and courage. Magnifico is ultimately rewarded for his perseverance with a miraculous outcome.

From Paul Verhoeven, starring Carice van Houten, Sebastian Koch, Thom Hoffman, Halina Reijn
Rated R

Black Book is a 2006 Dutch-British war drama directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Carice van Houten. The film is set in the Netherlands during World War II and follows a Jewish singer, Rachel Stein (Van Houten), as she joins the Dutch Resistance and infiltrates the Gestapo. In her mission to survive and save her imprisoned Jewish family, Rachel risks her life to collect information for the Resistance, even as her relationships with her collaborators become increasingly complex and dangerous. The film follows Rachel's personal journey as she learns to navigate a world of conflicting loyalties and discovers the power of courage and defiance in the face of evil.

From Francis Ford Coppola, starring Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Andy Garcia, Talia Shire
Rated R

The Godfather Part III is the third and final installment in the epic crime saga of the Corleone family. In the film, an older and wiser Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) is struggling with his past sins while trying to expand the family business into legitimate enterprises. However, his plans are threatened by his enemies, including a powerful Vatican banker with Mafia ties. He must also contend with a young, volatile nephew, Vincent (Andy Garcia), who is determined to follow in his uncle's footsteps. As the story unfolds, Michael is forced to confront the dark side of his family's past and make an ultimate decision between the business and his family.

From Steven Soderbergh, starring Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, David Brisbin, Dawn Didawick
Rated R

From Herbert Ross, starring Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Sally Field, Julia Roberts
Rated PG

From Paul Haggis, starring Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks, Liam Neeson, Michael Buie
Rated PG-13

From George Miller, starring Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Peter Ustinov, Kathleen Wilhoite
Rated PG-13

From Rufus Norris, starring Charlie Booty, Lily James, Tim Roth, Eloise Laurence
Rated Not Rated

From Chris Eyre, starring Eric Schweig, Graham Greene, Gary Farmer, Noah Watts
Rated R

From Richard Day, starring Jack Plotnick, Clinton Leupp, Jeffery Roberson, Ron Mathews
Rated R

From David Fincher, starring Jodie Foster, Kristen Stewart, Forest Whitaker, Dwight Yoakam
Rated R

From Nicolas Roeg, starring Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher, Rowan Atkinson
Rated PG

From Tom Shadyac, starring Robin Williams, Daniel London, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Rated PG-13

From Robert De Niro, starring Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie, Robert De Niro, Alec Baldwin
Rated R

From Directors: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa, starring Jim Carrey, Ewan McGregor, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro
Rated R

From Mikael Håfström, starring Clive Owen, Jennifer Aniston, Vincent Cassel, Addison Timlin
Rated R

From John Krasinski, starring Sharlto Copley, Charlie Day, Richard Jenkins, Anna Kendrick
Rated PG-13

From James Ponsoldt, starring Nick Nolte, Trevor Morgan, Timothy Hutton, Rosemarie DeWitt
Rated R

From Rebecca Miller, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Catherine Keener, Camilla Belle, Ryan McDonald
Rated R

From Tommy Wirkola, starring Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, Peter Stormare, Famke Janssen
Rated R

From Joshua Goldin, starring Matthew Broderick, Sanaa Lathan, Michael Kenneth Williams, Philip Baker Hall
Rated R