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Pick a Number August 2019 In Hollywood math, numbers in a film title often add up to that old studio favorite, the sequel. But in many instances, a "number" title can infuse a special meaning into the story line we share with the movie's characters, or mark the moment of realization, of conflict or of resolution. Pick a number from the movies below and enjoy the challenge of unraveling its symbolism.
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Toronto International Film Festival September 5 - 15, 2019
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The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos (Josh Brolin) that wiped out half the universe and fractured their ranks compels the remaining Avengers (Robert Downey, Jr, Brie Larson, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johannson, Don Cheadle) to take one final stand in the grand conclusion to 22 films. A critically praised blockbuster that earned over $2.7 million in box office, ultimately becoming the second-highest grossing film of all time. Rated PG-13.
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White CrowThis stunning film captures the raw physicality and brilliance of Rudolf Nureyev (Oleg Ivenko), whose escape to the West stunned the world at the height of the Cold War. With his magnetic presence, Nureyev emerged as ballet's most famous star, a wild and beautiful dancer limited by the world of 1950's Leningrad. His flirtation with Western artists and ideas leads him into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with the KGB. Directed by Academy Award-nominated actor Ralph Fiennes. Rated R.
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What would you do if you got a second shot at life? Mike's Matthew Perry) glory days are decidedly behind him. His marriage has fallen apart, he's been passed over for a promotion, and his kids think he's a loser. But Mike is given another chance when he is miraculously transformed back to the age of 17 (Zac Efron) and he's suddenly back at Hayden High School where he becomes the star of the basketball team, a total hottie and a classmate to his own teenage kids. Enjoy Thomas Lennon's scene-stealing performance as Mike's best friend. PG-13.
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After one day together, July 15th, 1988, their college graduation, Emma Morley (Anne Hathaway) and Dexter Mayhew (Jim Sturgess) begin a friendship that lasts a lifetime. She's a working-class girl who dreams of making the world a better place. He's a wealthy charmer who thinks the world is his playground. Somewhere over the next two decades, these two very different people realize that the love they've been hoping for has been there for them all along. PG-13.
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In 16th century Japan, desperate villagers, with a dirty little secret, hire seven warriors (led by Toshiro Mifune) to defend their lives and homes against a band of merciless, roaming bandits. Japanese language. Not rated. A masterpiece by director Akiro Kurosawa, it consistently ranks near the top of "Best" lists, and has served as the basis for two remakes (The Magnificent Seven) and as inspiration for filmmakers worldwide.
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When Manhattan art dealers (Donald Sutherland, Stockard Channing) take a young man (Will Smith) into their home believing him to be a friend of their children and Sidney Poitier's son, he leaves them with a lasting impression. This real-life story inspired a Pulitzer Prize-nominated Broadway play. Rated R.
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Delve deep into the burgeoning world of digital warfare in this documentary thriller from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney. A black ops cyber attack launched by the U.S. and Israel on an Iranian nuclear facility unleashed malware with unforeseen consequences. The Stuxnet virus infiltrated its pre-determined target only to spread its infection outward, ultimately exposing systemic vulnerabilities that threatened the very safety of the planet. Rated PG-13.
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A look at the lives of Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann) a few years after the events of Knocked Up, the 2007 comedy. After years of marriage, Pete and Debbie are approaching a milestone meltdown. As they try to balance romance, careers, parents and children in their own hilarious ways, they must also figure out how to enjoy the rest of their lives. This Is 40 is a candid and heartwarming comedy about the challenges and rewards of marriage and parenthood in the modern age. Rated R.
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Federico Fellini's autobiographical film about a famous film director, Guido Anselmi (Marcello Mastroianni), who struggles with a bad case of 'director's block' while also juggling myriad creative and marital difficulties. Italian language. This master work is a reflection on the search for personal happiness in a difficult, fragmented life. Not rated.
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English gentleman Phileas Fogg (David Niven) bets his friends £20,000 that he can circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. Accompanied by his resourceful servant Passpartout (Cantinflas), Fogg races against the clock and across Western Europe, Asia and the Wild West of the United States to return home to London in time. Adapted from the classic novel by Jules Verne. Rated G.
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