4 days ago
allisonhurst014 said:
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The Passion of the Christ
Mel Gibson's controversial and shockingly violent religious drama following the final 12 hours of Jesus' life. The film begins with his betrayal in the Garden of Gethsemane, then takes the viewer through Jesus' agonising beatings, before clixaing with a nightmarish, graphic recreation of the horrors of crucifixion. Not one for the faint-hearted, it stars Jim Caviezel, Maia Morgenstern and Monica Bellucci. In Hebrew, Latin and Aramaic, with English subtitles.Like this in this list? 2 up0 down -
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The Ten Commandments
The story of Moses and how he came out of exile to free the enslaved Hebrew people in Egypt. Cecil B DeMille's biblical epic, starring Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner and Anne BaxterLike this in this list? 2 up0 down -
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Seven Years in Tibet
The true story of arrogant Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer, whose World War Two friendship with the 14-year-old Dalai Lama in Tibet teaches him humility and the meaning of inner peace. Epic drama which is saved in part by the sheer magnificence of the scenery and the inspirational story, starring Brad Pitt, alongside David Thewlis and BD WongLike this in this list? 2 up0 down -
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The Blue Planet
David Attenborough presents an exploration of Earth's vast oceans, which cover 70 per cent of the planet's surface, and highlights the species inhabiting their depthsLike this in this list? 4 up0 down -
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The Name of the Rose
Watch 'The Name of the Rose' on DVD.Sean Connery plays a friar investigating a series of mysterious murders at an Italian monastery. Atmospheric medieval whodunit based on Umberto Eco's novel, with Christian SlaterLike this in this list? 2 up0 down -
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The Greatest Story Ever Told
Watch 'The Greatest Story Ever Told' on TV.The story of the life of Jesus, from His birth to eventual betrayal by disciple Judas Iscariot and His death by crucifixion. Biblical drama, with Max von Sydow and David McCallumLike this in this list? 2 up0 down -
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End of Days
A disillusioned former police officer steps in to defend an innocent woman from the Devil on New Year's Eve. Supernatural thriller, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gabriel ByrneLike this in this list? 2 up0 down -
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King of Kings
Watch 'King of Kings' on DVD.Biblical epic, telling the story of the birth, life and crucifixion of Christ. Narrated by Orson Welles and starring Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhan McKenna, Robert Ryan and Rip TornLike this in this list? 2 up0 down -
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Glee
Musical comedy about an optimistic teacher trying to inspire a group of students to restore the school's show choir, the Glee Club, back to a great vocal group. Starring Matthew Morrison, Lea Michele and Cory MonteithLike this in this list? 6 up1 down
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