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Two Americans, one an aspiring poet and the other an established folk musician, cross paths in the scenic, coastal town of Taormina, Sicily. Their instant chemistry sparks collaboration, leading to an unexpected, weeklong writer's retreat at a beautiful villa in the Sicilian countryside. As they immerse themselves in the local culture, they challenge each other to express their thorniest secrets, growing closer all the while.
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[2021]
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Headstrong farmer Rosemary Muldoon has her heart set on winning her neighbor Anthony Reilly's love. The problem is, Anthony seems to have inherited a family curse, and remains oblivious to his beautiful admirer. Stung by his father's plans to sell the family farm to his American nephew, Anthony is jolted into pursuing his dreams.
3) Humpday
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It's been a decade since Ben (Duplass) and Andrew (Leonard) were the bad boys of their college campus. Ben has settled down and found a job, wife, and home. Andrew took the alternate route as a vagabond artist, skipping the globe from Chiapas to Cambodia. When Andrew shows up unannounced on Ben's doorstep, they easily fall back into their old dynamic of macho one-upmanship. Late into the night at a wild party, the two find themselves locked in a mutual...
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[2016]
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Louisa 'Lou' Clark lives in a quaint town in the English countryside. With no clear direction in her life, the quirky and creative 26-year old goes from one job to the next in order to make ends meet. Taking a job at the local 'castle' she becomes caregiver and companion to Will Traynor, a wealthy young banker who became wheelchair bound in an accident. Embarking together on a series of adventures, both Lou and Will get more than they bargained for....
5) Little women
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[2020]
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Writer-director Greta Gerwig has crafted a film that draws on both the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott and unfolds as the author's alter ego, Jo March reflects back and forth on her fictional life. In Gerwig's take, the beloved story of the March sisters, four young women each determined to live life on her own terms, is both timeless and timely.
6) Bus stop
Pub. Date
2001
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A young and innocent cowboy discovers the girl of his dreams and decides to make her his wife. She is more than reluctant to accept his proposal and he forces her to board a bus headed for Montana. The road is blocked and the journey is interrupted by an overnight stay at Grace's Diner, where her plight is soon revealed to all. Realizing his brute approach will never win her heart, he apologizes and kisses her goodbye, only to discover she really...
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Audrey Hepburn's portrays of a modern-day princess, rebelling against royal obligations, exploring Rome on her own. She meets an American newspaperman (Gregory Peck) who, seeking an exclusive story, pretends ignorance of her true identity. But his plan falters as they fall in love. Audrey Hepburn won an **Academy Award,** a **BAFTA Award** and a **Golden Globe** for her performance. Nominated for a Golden Lion at the **Venice International Film Festival.**...
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Angel and the Badman stars John Wayne as wounded outlaw Quirt Evans. When sheltered by a Quaker family, he falls for the family's angelic daughter, Penelope (Gail Russell). Though she brings on a transformation in Quirt's hard-boiled character for the better, he is ever-obsessed with avenging the killing of his foster father. The first starring vehicle that John Wayne produced himself, Angel and the Badman is an unconventional Western romance classic...
11) The Awakening
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Quiet, unassuming Sara McAllister uncovers a wonderful new woman that she never knew existed - herself. Flynn, a bounty hunter who's tracking one of her tenants, convinces her to join him in an adventure that takes them into the dangerous world of international espionage and love.
12) Miles To Go
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Miles, a writer from Los Angeles, doesn't believe relationships can last, so they don't. Stuck in a rut and desperate to get out, Miles tries to get back with his ex in hopes that this is the key to his success.
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When troubled twin Dominique asks her bookish sister Kimberly to assume her role for a month as a glamorous Parisian model, Kimberly hesitates. Since Dominique is the image for the world-famous House of Durouche, how can she fool the high-fashion elite or Duroche's eagle-eyed troubleshooter, Philippe de Claremont?
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Architects Hallie and Donnalee, approaching their mid-30s, realize that building their business doesn't mean that they can't also build personal relationships. Their pursuits of love are echoed by their pursuit of a major building project for an eccentric billionaire, Adam Barr. Amid all this activity, Hallie, who has been searching for the man of her dreams, suddenly finds him right next door
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Travis, a struggling young musician, crosses paths with Ellen, an older, married yoga instructor who is in the process of adopting a child. Travis and Ellen begin an affair that slowly deepens into something more intimate and profound. As their encounters continue, Travis must face the consequences of infidelity while Ellen is confronted with her crumbling marriage.
17) Burned by Love
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Julien is a young street artist. He falls in love with teen prostitute Erika. Passion burns hot under the full moon in Rome.
18) Another Woman
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When Lisa Temple wakes up in the hospital, she remembers nothing - her name, who she is, her husband Paul's intention to divorce her or that she was badly beaten and left for dead in an alley. When Paul takes her home, Lisa must relearn everything from how food tastes to making love. As Lisa's memory returns, she uncovers some of the secrets of her past, both happy and tragic.
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