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Extract
(MA15+)
2009
Encouraged by his friend, Dean (Ben Affleck), factory owner Joel (Jason Bateman) considers escaping his problems -- an assembly-line accident, a potential lawsuit and a sexless marriage, for starters -- by taking up with the gorgeous new temp, Cindy (Mila Kunis). But does Cindy have something wicked up her sleeve? Kristen Wiig and J.K. Simmons co-star in writer-director Mike Judge's (Office Space) work-set, comedic social commentary.

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2009
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Extract (Blu-ray)
(MA15+)
2009
Encouraged by his friend, Dean (Ben Affleck), factory owner Joel (Jason Bateman) considers escaping his problems -- an assembly-line accident, a potential lawsuit and a sexless marriage, for starters -- by taking up with the gorgeous new temp, Cindy (Mila Kunis). But does Cindy have something wicked up her sleeve? Kristen Wiig and J.K. Simmons co-star in writer-director Mike Judge's (Office Space) work-set, comedic social commentary.

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Up in the Air
(M)
2009
Ryan Bingham (George Clooney), a corporate hatchet man who loves his life on the road, is forced to fight for his job when his company downsizes its travel budget. He is required to spend more time at home just as he is on the cusp of a goal he's worked toward for years: reaching five million frequent flyer miles and just after he's met the frequent-traveller woman of his dreams.

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Ryan Bingham (George Clooney), a corporate hatchet man who loves his life on the road, is forced to fight for his job when his company downsizes its travel budget. He is required to spend more time at home just as he is on the cusp of a goal he's worked toward for years: reaching five million frequent flyer miles and just after he's met the frequent-traveller woman of his dreams.

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The invention of lying takes place in an alternate reality in which lying-even the concept of a lie-does not exist. Everyone-from politicians to advertisers to the man and woman on the street-speaks the truth and nothing but the truth with no thought of the consequences. But when a down-on-his-luck loser named Mark (Ricky Gervais) suddenly develops the ability to lie, he finds that dishonesty has its rewards. In a world where every word is assumed to be the absolute truth, Mark easily lies his way to fame and fortune. But lies have a way of spreading, and Mark begins to realize that things are getting a little out of control when some of his tallest tales are being taken as, well, gospel....

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The invention of lying takes place in an alternate reality in which lying-even the concept of a lie-does not exist. Everyone-from politicians to advertisers to the man and woman on the street-speaks the truth and nothing but the truth with no thought of the consequences. But when a down-on-his-luck loser named Mark (Ricky Gervais) suddenly develops the ability to lie, he finds that dishonesty has its rewards. In a world where every word is assumed to be the absolute truth, Mark easily lies his way to fame and fortune. But lies have a way of spreading, and Mark begins to realize that things are getting a little out of control when some of his tallest tales are being taken as, well, gospel....

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Couples Retreat
(M)
2009
Couples retreat follows four Midwestern couples who embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet ski, spa and enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon discover that participation in the resort's couples therapy is not optional. Suddenly, their group-rate vacation comes at a price. What follows is a hilarious look at real world problems faced by all couples.

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Couples retreat follows four Midwestern couples who embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet ski, spa and enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon discover that participation in the resort's couples therapy is not optional. Suddenly, their group-rate vacation comes at a price. What follows is a hilarious look at real world problems faced by all couples.

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State of Play
(M)
2009
Set amidst the highest echelons of power, Cal McCaffrey is a street-wise reporter whose friendship with a powerful politician is tested when the politician's young advisor is killed by falling in front of a train. When McCaffrey discovers that the two were involved in an adulterous affair and evidence emerges that she might have in fact been murdered, a complex web of intrigue begins to unfold.

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Set amidst the highest echelons of power, Cal McCaffrey is a street-wise reporter whose friendship with a powerful politician is tested when the politician's young advisor is killed by falling in front of a train. When McCaffrey discovers that the two were involved in an adulterous affair and evidence emerges that she might have in fact been murdered, a complex web of intrigue begins to unfold.

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The Kingdom (Blu-ray)
(MA15+)
2007
Jamie Foxx stars as FBI Special Agent Ronald Fleury, who has just received the assignment of his career: assemble an elite team to hunt down and capture the Islamic terrorist mastermind responsible for a deadly suicide attack on Americans working in Saudi Arabia. There’s a catch: The Feds have less than a week to infiltrate and cripple a group determined to wage Jihad on western society. No training could prepare Fleury and his team for the disorienting culture shock they face once inside this scorching foreign land; Mysterious politicians, enemies at every turn and profiteering businessmen, mistrust, suspicion and danger at every turn.

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With great power comes great responsibility - everyone knows that - everyone, that is, except Hancock. Edgy, conflicted, sarcastic and misunderstood, Hancock's well-intentioned heroics might get the job done and save countless lives, but always seem to leave jaw-dropping damage in their wake. Hancock isn't the kind of man who cares what other people think - until the day that he saves the life of PR executive Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman), and the sardonic superhero begins to realize that he may have a vulnerable side after all. Facing that will be Hancock's greatest challenge yet - and a task that may prove impossible as Ray's wife, Mary (Charlize Theron), insists that he's a lost cause.

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Hancock
(M)
2008
With great power comes great responsibility - everyone knows that - everyone, that is, except Hancock. Edgy, conflicted, sarcastic and misunderstood, Hancock's well-intentioned heroics might get the job done and save countless lives, but always seem to leave jaw-dropping damage in their wake. Hancock isn't the kind of man who cares what other people think - until the day that he saves the life of PR executive Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman), and the sardonic superhero begins to realize that he may have a vulnerable side after all. Facing that will be Hancock's greatest challenge yet - and a task that may prove impossible as Ray's wife, Mary (Charlize Theron), insists that he's a lost cause.

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Juno (Blu-ray)
(M)
2008
"Juno" is an irreverent comedy about a brazen and colourful teenage girl who finds herself pregnant by her awkward and indecisive best friend. When she decides to have the baby but plans to give it up for adoption, she meets the Lorings - a seemingly perfect couple desperate to have a child. The unusual relationship that develops between them makes for a touching and funny story about how one choice can change everything.

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Juno
(M)
2008
Directed by Jason Reitman, "Juno" is an oscar-winning comedy about a brazen and colourful teenage girl who finds herself pregnant by her awkward and indecisive best friend. When she decides to have the baby but plans to give it up for adoption, she meets the Lorings - a seemingly perfect couple desperate to have a child. The unusual relationship that develops between them makes for a touching and funny story about how one choice can change everything.

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The Ex
(M)
2006
Tom (Braff) and Sofia (Peet) have just had their first baby and that means it is time for Tom to grow up. But, when Tom goes to work for his father-in-law, his new boss Chip (Bateman) seems to have it out for him. Tom soon discovers that Chip is still carrying a flame for Sophia from their high school days. Now, Chip will stop at nothing to see Tom out of the company and out of Sophia’s life. As the two go head to head, Tom must expose Chip’s dirty tricks and push him out of the picture forever.
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2006
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You have to believe it to see it. Molly Mahoney (Natalie Portman) is the awkward and insecure manager of Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium, the strangest, most fantastic, most wonderful toy store in the world. But when Mr Magorium, the 243-year-old eccentric who owns the store (Dustin Hoffman), bequeaths the store to her, a dark and ominous change begins to take over the once remarkable Emporium.

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The Kingdom (HD DVD)
(MA15+)
2007
Jamie Foxx stars as FBI Special Agent Ronald Fleury, who has just received the assignment of his career: assemble an elite team to hunt down and capture the Islamic terrorist mastermind responsible for a deadly suicide attack on Americans working in Saudi Arabia. There’s a catch: The Feds have less than a week to infiltrate and cripple a group determined to wage Jihad on western society. No training could prepare Fleury and his team for the disorienting culture shock they face once inside this scorching foreign land; Mysterious politicians, enemies at every turn and profiteering businessmen, mistrust, suspicion and danger at every turn.

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The Kingdom
(MA15+)
2007
Jamie Foxx stars as FBI Special Agent Ronald Fleury, who has just received the assignment of his career: assemble an elite team to hunt down and capture the Islamic terrorist mastermind responsible for a deadly suicide attack on Americans working in Saudi Arabia. There’s a catch: The Feds have less than a week to infiltrate and cripple a group determined to wage Jihad on western society. No training could prepare Fleury and his team for the disorienting culture shock they face once inside this scorching foreign land; Mysterious politicians, enemies at every turn and profiteering businessmen, mistrust, suspicion and danger at every turn.

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Smokin Aces (HD DVD)
(R18+)
2007
An incendiary array of stars star in Smokin’ Aces, the new dark action comedy from Joe Carnahan, the acclaimed director of Narc. In these interlocking tales of high stakes and low-lifes, Mob boss, Primo Sparraza has taken out a hefty contract on Buddy “Aces” Israel (Piven) – a sleazy magician who has agreed to turn state’s evidence against the Vegas mob. The FBI, sensing a chance to use this small-time con to bring down big target, Sparraza, places Aces into protective custody under the supervision of two agents (Reynolds and Liotta), despatched to Aces’ Lake Tahoe hideout. When word of the price on Aces’ head spreads into the community of ex-cons and cons-to-be, it entices bounty hunters,...

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