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Synopses in Alphabetical Order<\/strong><\/div>\n
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A Great Awakening: <\/strong>(PG-13) With the colonies on the brink of collapse, the Rev. George Whitefield unites an entire generation with his thundering sermons and proclamations of liberty. In a miraculous turn of events, Benjamin Franklin becomes one of Whitefield’s closest friends and greatest promoters. Drama
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\nAnimal Farm: <\/strong>(PG) A satirical allegory of revolution and power, Animal Farm traces how a movement for equality is systematically corrupted. As the pigs consolidate control, truth is erased, dissent is crushed, and the farm descends into a ruthless dictatorship – fulfilling Orwell\u2019s warning about the dangers of communism. Animated
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\nBillie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour: 3D <\/strong>(PG-13) An accompanying 3D concert film, documenting the Manchester shows and co-directed by Eilish and James Cameron. Music Doc
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\nHokum: <\/strong>(R) When novelist Ohm Bauman retreats to a remote inn to scatter his parents\u2019 ashes, he is consumed by tales of a witch haunting the honeymoon suite. Disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance forces him to confront dark corners of his past. Horror
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\nIn the Grey: <\/strong>(R) A covert team of elite operatives embarks on a mission to steal back a billion-dollar fortune from a ruthless tyrant. Action
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\nIs God Is: <\/strong>(R) Twin sisters with disfiguring burn scars are ordered by their bedridden mother to kill their abusive father who caused their scars. They must decide whether to seek vengeance or find mercy. Drama
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\nMichael: <\/strong>(PG-13) The story of Michael Jackson\u2019s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career. Drama
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\nMortal Kombat II: <\/strong>(R) The sequel to 2021\u2019s blockbuster Mortal Kombat. Action
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\nObsession: <\/strong>(R) After breaking the mysterious \u201cOne Wish Willow\u201d to win his crush\u2019s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. Horror
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\nProject Hail Mary: <\/strong>(PG-13) Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light-years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out \u2026 but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone. Action
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\nThe Christophers: <\/strong>(R) A mainstay of the London art scene since his starry breakout in the creative explosion of the 1960\u2019s, Julian Sklar has drifted into a cluttered, self-imposed seclusion. His two estranged children enlist Lori a young painter and sometime-forger, to pose as a prospective assistant and gain access to a fabled series of unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in his home studio, in a deceptive bid to secure an inheritance for themselves. Dark comedy
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\nThe Devil Wears Prada 2: <\/strong>(PG-13) The eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 phenomenon that defined a generation. Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the sleek offices of Runway Magazine. Miranda Priestly struggles against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amid declining print media, while Miranda nears retirement. Comedy
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\nThe Sheep Detectives: <\/strong>(PG) In this witty, new breed of mystery, George is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can\u2019t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers. Family<\/div>\n
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