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Blancanieves
Spain, 2012, 96 min.
In this spectacular silent movie-style adaptation of Snow White, the daughter of a famous bullfighter is mistreated by her wicked stepmother. When she runs away and joins a band of dwarfs, her natural bullfighting talent is discovered, but her stepmother plots to bring her down.... more
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English Vinglish
India, 2012, 133 min.
An Indian wife and mother rediscovers her self-worth when she secretly enrolls in an accelerated English class during a stay in New York. This sweet, funny audience-pleaser proves a winning comeback vehicle for Indian megastar Sridevi after a lengthy hiatus.... more
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The Sapphires
Australia, 2012, 99 min.
Sparkling soul music and raucous humor anchor Wayne Blair’s irresistible tale, based on the real-life story of an all-female Aboriginal singing group in 1960s Australia that went from folk to soul with unexpected success. The feel-good film of the year.... more
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Suicide Shop
France, 2012, 79 min.
In this cheerfully morbid and delightfully dour animated musical from Patrice Leconte (Girl on the Bridge, Ridicule), a family in the assisted suicide business is faced with a dreadful dilemma: their son and heir is incurably cheerful, optimistic and life-loving.... more
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Unfinished Song
United Kingdom, 2011, 93 min.
A curmudgeonly pensioner takes his ailing wife’s place in their unconventional local choir, with hilarious results. A stellar cast including Terence Stamp and Vanessa Redgrave lead this charming, tear-jerking tale about coming to terms with love and loss.... more
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