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Double Indemnity

7.18.25

Double Indemnity (1944) is film noir at its finest—a razor-sharp thriller of lust, greed, and betrayal. When an insurance salesman (Fred MacMurray) falls for a femme fatale (Barbara Stanwyck), they hatch a deadly plan for murder and big money. But with a relentless investigator (Edward G. Robinson) on their trail, things quickly spiral out of control. Dark, stylish, and suspenseful—don’t miss this classic!
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Strangers on a Train (1951)

7.20.25

Two men meet by chance on a train and discuss a hypothetical idea—exchanging murders to rid themselves of their respective problems. While tennis star Guy Haines dismisses the conversation as idle chatter, the mysterious and unhinged Bruno Antony takes it seriously, setting in motion a deadly game of psychological manipulation and suspense.
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Flash Gordon (1980)

7.25.25

Based on the classic comic strip, Flash Gordon follows an American football player who is whisked away to the planet Mongo, where he must stop the evil Emperor Ming the Merciless from destroying Earth.
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Forbidden Planet (1956)

7.27.25

One of the most influential science fiction films of all time, Forbidden Planet transports audiences to the distant world of Altair IV, where a space crew investigates the fate of a vanished colony.
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

8.1.25

When young Charlie Bucket finds a rare golden ticket, he and four other children are given the chance to tour Willy Wonka's magical and mysterious chocolate factory.
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)

8.3.25

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a whimsical, heartwarming adventure about an eccentric inventor, his family, and their magical car.
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Rio Bravo (1959)

8.8.25

In this classic Western, Sheriff John T. Chance arrests the brother of a powerful outlaw and must hold him in jail until U.S. Marshals arrive.
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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)

8.10.25

A U.S. senator returns to his small hometown for the funeral of an old acquaintance, leading to the revelation of a long-hidden story about justice, reputation, and the Wild West.
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