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Father of Invention

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Poster for the movie "Father of Invention"

Father of Invention (2010)

93 min - Comedy, Drama - 14 February 2010
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Nearly a decade after a faulty product landed him in prison, an arrogant inventor is determined to restore his reputation and rebuild his fortune. But first, he has to convince his estranged daughter that he's worthy of a second chance.

Director:  Trent Cooper
Writers:  Jonathan D. Krane, Trent Cooper
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Outbreak

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Outbreak (1995)

127 min - Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller - 10 March 1995
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A deadly airborne virus finds its way into the USA and starts killing off people at an epidemic rate. Col. Sam Daniels' job is to stop the virus spreading from a small town, which must be quarantined, and to prevent an over reaction by the White House.

Director:  Wolfgang Petersen
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21

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21 (2008)

123 min - Drama, Crime - 27 March 2008
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Ben Campbell is a young, highly intelligent, student at M.I.T. who strives to succeed. Wanting a scholarship to transfer to Harvard School of Medicine to become a doctor, Ben learns that he cannot afford the $300,000 tuition as he comes from a poor, working-class background. But one evening, Ben is introduced by his unorthodox math professor to a small but secretive club. Students Jill, Choi, Kianna, and Fisher, who are being trained by Professor Rosa in to count cards at blackjack.

Director:  Robert Luketic
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Working Girl

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Working Girl (1988)

114 min - Comedy, Romance, Drama - 20 December 1988
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Tess McGill is an ambitious secretary with a unique approach for climbing the ladder to success. When her classy, but villainous boss breaks a leg skiing, Tess takes over her office, her apartment and even her wardrobe. She creates a deal with a handsome investment banker that will either take her to the top, or finish her off for good.

Director:  Mike Nichols
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The Negotiator

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The Negotiator (1998)

140 min - Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller - 29 July 1998
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The police try to arrest expert hostage negotiator Danny Roman, who insists he's being framed for his partner's murder in what he believes is an elaborate conspiracy. Thinking there's evidence in the Internal Affairs offices that might clear him, he takes everyone in the office hostage and demands that another well-known negotiator be brought in to handle the situation and secretly investigate the conspiracy.

Director:  F. Gary Gray
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Heartburn

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Heartburn (1986)

108 min - Comedy, Drama, Romance - 25 July 1986
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Rachel is a food writer at a New York magazine who meets Washington columnist Mark at a wedding and ends up falling in love with him despite her reservations about marriage. They buy a house, have a daughter, and Rachel thinks they are living happily ever after until she discovers that Mark is having an affair while she is waddling around with a second pregnancy.

Director:  Mike Nichols
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American Beauty

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American Beauty (2024)

122 min - Drama - 15 September 2024
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Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daughter's attractive friend. * At the Golden Globe Awards in January 2000, "American Beauty" won Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) ** It was the second-best-reviewed American film of the year "behind Being John Malkovich" and grossed over $350 million worldwide against its $15-million budget. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

Director:  Sam Mendes
Writers:  Alan Ball
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Superman Returns

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Superman Returns (2006)

154 min - Science Fiction, Action, Adventure - 28 June 2006
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Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed and change the face of the planet forever, as well as ridding himself of the Man of Steel.

Director:  Bryan Singer
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Austin Powers in Goldmember

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Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)

93 min - Comedy, Crime, Science Fiction - 26 July 2002
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The world's most shagadelic spy continues his fight against Dr. Evil. This time, the diabolical doctor and his clone, Mini-Me, team up with a new foe—'70s kingpin Goldmember. While pursuing the team of villains to stop them from world domination, Austin gets help from his dad and an old girlfriend.

Director:  Jay Roach
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