November 09, 2014
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) Trailer
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
One last chance for peace.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is a 2014 American science fiction film directed by Matt Reeves and written by Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver.
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A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species.
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Selma (2014) Trailer
Selma
One dream can change the world.
Selma, an upcoming American drama film directed by Ava DuVernay, was co-written
by DuVernay with Paul Webb.
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“SELMA” is the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s historic struggle to secure voting rights for all people – a dangerous and terrifying campaign that culminated with the epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, and led to President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The Passion of Miss Augusta (2013) Trailer
World famous Southern novelist Augusta Jane Evans breaks with Yankee publisher James Spaulding in 1860 and turns her story into St. Elmo, one of the two best selling American novels of the 19th century, here adapted as both a silent film and a 1950s Southern Gothic tale: A fiercely independent young woman fends off a Byronic, self-obsessed male and pursues her own ambition despite the disapproval of society.
Written by Anonymous
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The Road to Hollywood (1947)
The Road to Hollywood
The Road to Hollywood is a 1947 American film released by Astor Pictures that is a combination of several of Bing Crosby's Educational Pictures short subjects.
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Exploitation film-maker Bud Pollard appears on screen to tell us of Bing Crosby's rise to fame, using scenes from four early Crosby shorts to illustrate his fictional biography.
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Steve Jobs: Visionary Genius (2012) Trailer
Steve Jobs: Visionary Genius
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In this program we look back at the life of a man who was a father, husband and much-loved friend but to the rest of the world he leaves his stamp as one of the greatest innovators and geniuses of all time.
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Steve Jobs was the modern day Thomas Edison! From his ground breaking i-phones, i-pads and i-pods to paternity issues and finding the sister he never knew, this program will delve into the life of one of the greatest innovators and geniuses of all time.Written by Vision Films [us}
Anna and the King of Siam (1946) Trailer
Anna and the King of Siam
Anna and the King of Siam is a 1946 drama film directed by John Cromwell.
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In 1862, young English widow Anna Owens accepts the job of teaching the royal children of Siam. On her arrival in Bangkok, culture clash is immediate. The king respects Anna for standing up to him, though this appalls his courtiers. In due course, she becomes the king's confidant and diplomatic advisor; their relationship endures through many trials.
Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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