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From Hayao Miyazaki, starring Sumi Shimamoto, Mahito Tsujimura, Hisako Kyôda, Gorô Naya
Rated PG

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is an animated film by acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the story follows the titular Princess Nausicaä and her struggle to protect her peaceful valley from the encroaching forces of corruption and destruction. As a human-made environmental disaster threatens the planet's survival, Nausicaä must join forces with a strange and dangerous race of creatures known as the Ohm, as well as a variety of humans, to battle the forces of darkness. In her quest to save her valley, she will come to understand the true nature of the world, and discover the hidden power within her. Through Nausicaä's struggle, Miyazaki explores themes of environmentalism, pacifism, and human understanding. With its breathtaking visuals and captivating story, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is a beloved classic, and one of the most influential films of all time.

From Directors: Claude Nuridsany, Marie Pérennou, starring Kristin Scott Thomas, Jacques Perrin
Rated G

Microcosmos is a 1996 French documentary film directed by Claude Nuridsany and Marie Pérennou. The film takes an up-close look at the life of insects and other small creatures living in a meadow in rural France. Through the use of macroscopic photography and a clever narrative, the film provides an intimate and nuanced glimpse into the extraordinary lives of these tiny creatures and the complex ecosystems they inhabit. Microcosmos is a captivating and poetic exploration of the natural world on a small scale.

From Neill Blomkamp, starring Sharlto Copley, David James, Jason Cope, Nathalie Boltt
Rated R

District 9 is a science fiction action film directed by Neil Blomkamp and produced by Peter Jackson. The film takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa as an extraterrestrial race of aliens, known as "Prawns", arrive in a spaceship and become stranded in the city. The military takes control of the aliens and places them in a camp, known as District 9. The main protagonist, Wikus van de Merwe, is tasked with relocating the aliens to a new camp, but discovers a dark secret about their origins and is forced to go on the run from the military. Throughout the film, Wikus finds himself torn between the human government and the aliens, as he learns that they are not only intelligent, but also have their own culture. The film ultimately ends with Wikus helping the aliens escape and the military forces being defeated.

From David Cronenberg, starring Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel
Rated R

The Fly is a 1986 horror film directed by David Cronenberg and starring Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis. The film follows scientist Seth Brundle (Goldblum) who accidentally merges his own DNA with that of a fly during a teleportation experiment. As time passes he slowly begins to transform into a grotesque human-fly hybrid, gradually losing his humanity and sanity. In the end, he is unable to save himself and requests his former lover to put him out of his misery. The Fly is a cautionary tale of the dangers of scientific exploration and the consequences of playing God.

From Paul Verhoeven, starring Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, Dina Meyer, Jake Busey
Rated R

From Barry Sonnenfeld, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio
Rated PG-13

From Peyton Reed, starring Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll, Evangeline Lilly
Rated PG-13

From Directors: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, starring Kevin Spacey, David Foley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hayden Panettiere
Rated G

From Frank Darabont, starring Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden, Andre Braugher
Rated R

From Ron Underwood, starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross
Rated PG-13

From Matt Reeves, starring Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan, T.J. Miller
Rated PG-13

From David Cronenberg, starring Peter Weller, Judy Davis, Ian Holm, Julian Sands
Rated R

From Alan Parker, starring Jodie Foster, Scott Baio, Florence Garland, John Cassisi
Rated G

From Barry Levinson, starring Warren Beatty, Annette Bening, Harvey Keitel, Ben Kingsley
Rated R

From Directors: Eric Darnell, Tim Johnson, starring Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Sylvester Stallone
Rated PG

From James Gunn, starring Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker, Don Thompson
Rated R

From Frank Marshall, starring Jeff Daniels, Julian Sands, John Goodman, Harley Jane Kozak
Rated PG-13

From Saul Bass, starring Nigel Davenport, Michael Murphy, Lynne Frederick, Alan Gifford
Rated PG

From Joe Johnston, starring Rick Moranis, Matt Frewer, Marcia Strassman, Kristine Sutherland
Rated PG

From David Soren, starring Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Maya Rudolph, Samuel L. Jackson
Rated PG

From Directors: Simon J. Smith, Steve Hickner, starring Jerry Seinfeld, Renée Zellweger, Matthew Broderick, Patrick Warburton
Rated PG

From Guillermo del Toro, starring Mira Sorvino, Jeremy Northam, Alexander Goodwin, Giancarlo Giannini
Rated R

From Luc Besson, starring Freddie Highmore, Mia Farrow, Madonna, Ron Crawford
Rated PG

From Ellory Elkayem, starring David Arquette, Kari Wuhrer, Scott Terra, Scarlett Johansson
Rated PG-13

From Tony Randel, starring Rosalind Allen, Ami Dolenz, Seth Green, Virginya Keehne
Rated R