Through ground breaking computer restoration technology, filmmaker Peter Jackson’s team creates a moving real-to-life depiction of the WWI, as never seen before in restored, vivid colorizing & retiming of the film frames, in order to honor those who fought and more accurately depict this historical moment in world history. Written by Curtis Medina
Peter Jackson considers this his most personal film, due to his lifelong fascination with WWI and the resonance he felt through his grandfather who died before his birth due to war injuries. Such was his interest in the subject that when production on the documentary began he already had a large personal collection in storage of WW1 uniforms and weapons to be used for reference. See more »
Goofs
While British tanks after 2016 were painted brown/tan, the film is explicit that it does not name a battle, or a year that the various segments came from. Since the specific shots are not listed as being from a specific date or battle, they could be of either green, or tan. In addition, the Mark V tank at the Imperial War Museum, is green. See more »
Crazy Credits
“Filmed on location on the Western Front, 1914 to 1918” See more »
Mademoiselle from Armentieres
Written by Harry Carlton and Joseph Tunbridge (as JA Tunbridge)
Performed by Plan 9, Joel Watson, Nathan Carlton, Alan Davison, Colin Leeman, Thomas Lord, Jon McQueen and Chris Todd See more »
On the run in the year of 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken.
Director:
Travis Knight
Stars:
Hailee Steinfeld,
Jorge Lendeborg Jr.,
John Cena
The true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her struggles for equal rights, and the early cases of a historic career that lead to her nomination and confirmation as U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice.
The story of Dick Cheney, an unassuming bureaucratic Washington insider, who quietly wielded immense power as Vice President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that we still feel today.
Six strangers are given mysterious black boxes with tickets to an immersive escape room for a chance to win tons of money. Being locked in several rooms with extreme conditions, they discover the secrets behind the escape room and must fight to survive and to find a way out.
A mother moves in with her thirty-something son, Ramzi, and his life-long friend, Tarek. This new situation precipitates a series of events and realizations that lead the two men to … See full summary »
Will Esperanza be able to show Tom the truth about his past, present and future? Will she be able to save all the young people in the world who suffer from depression near Christmas Time? … See full summary »
Director:
Elizabeth Blake-Thomas
Stars:
Isabella Blake-Thomas,
Britt Flatmo,
Julia Parker
When valuable objects begin disappearing throughout Europe, it’s up to a band of brilliant babies to travel overseas and catch the thieves before it’s too late.
An adorable group of talking baby-detectives travel to the deserts of Egypt to track down the naughty baby-criminal mastermind, “Big Baby”, and his partner, the super-villain “Moriarty”.
A group of smart-talking toddlers find themselves at the center of a media mogul’s experiment to crack the code to baby talk. The toddlers must race against time for the sake of babies everywhere.
Three talented teens enter a local competition to be the next big Girl Band, thwarted at every turn, by bad luck, bad timing, bad neighbors and bad boyfriends, but aided by a crazy uncle … See full summary »
Director:
Elizabeth Blake-Thomas
Stars:
Isabella Blake-Thomas,
Gabe Eggerling,
Jaime Adler
A horror film for children. A family of archaeologists find the fifth pendant that has been missing for centuries. Unfortunately a spirit has also been searching for this pendant. Once all … See full summary »
Director:
Elizabeth Blake-Thomas
Stars:
Richard Tyson,
Jake Brennan,
Abigail Titmuss
At the age of 35, Ece is the assistant general manager of a company that produces baby diapers. There is a happy relationship with her lover Alper. Because of Ece, they can not get married…. See full summary »
Director:
Serkan Acar
Stars:
Belçim Bilgin,
Sezai Paracikoglu,
Ata Berk Mutlu
Scientist hold talking, super-intelligent babies captive, but things take a turn for the worse when a mix-up occurs between a baby genius and its twin.
Director:
Bob Clark
Stars:
Kathleen Turner,
Christopher Lloyd,
Kim Cattrall
Though this film was entirely shot in Canada’s western province British Columbia, the setting is in Colorado which is a northwestern American state. The specific cities for its plot are Denver, Durango and Gunnison. See more »
Old school magic meets the modern world in this epic adventure. Alex (Louis Ashbourne Serkis) thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical sword in the stone, Excalibur. Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin (Sir Patrick Stewart), take on the wicked enchantress Morgana (Rebecca Ferguson). With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader he never dreamed he could be. Written by https://www.foxmovies.com/movies/the-kid-who-would-be-king
In 1962, Tony “Tony Lip” Vallelonga, a tough bouncer, is looking for work with his nightclub is closed for renovations. The most promising offer turns out to be the driver for the African-American classical pianist Don Shirley for a concert tour into the Deep South states. Although hardly enthused at working for a black man, Tony accepts the job and they begin their trek armed with The Negro Motorist Green Book, a travel guide for safe travel through America’s racial segregation. Together, the snobbishly erudite pianist and the crudely practical bouncer can barely get along with their clashing attitudes to life and ideals. However, as the disparate pair witness and endure America’s appalling injustices on the road, they find a newfound respect for each other’s talents and heart to face them together. In doing so, they would nurture a friendship and understanding that would change both their lives. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
-A current theme:–Although it was held in 1962, Green Book resonates with today’s America, as Viggo Mortensen points out. See more »
Goofs
Tony talks to the stage manager in Indiana and complains about the piano not being a Steinway. Tony mentions Dr. Shirley’s name and tells him he is the performer. The stage manager says “who is that?” and then makes a racial slur a few seconds later, but no one told him Dr. Shirley was black. See more »
Quotes
Tony Lip:
What’s the big deal, Doc? Squirrels woulda ate it anyway!
“Larry the Crow” gets a mention. This was an actual crow that Viggo Mortensen found injured near the set, and tried in vain to nurse back to health. He was no doubt named for Viggo’s favorite soccer team, San Lorenzo (Saint Lawrence in Spanish). The team nickname is “The Crows”. See more »
Six years after the events of “Wreck-It Ralph,” Ralph and Vanellope, now friends, discover a wi-fi router in their arcade, leading them into a new adventure.
The Incredibles hero family takes on a new mission, which involves a change in family roles: Bob Parr (Mr Incredible) must manage the house while his wife Helen (Elastigirl) goes out to save the world.
Director:
Brad Bird
Stars:
Craig T. Nelson,
Holly Hunter,
Sarah Vowell
During her family’s move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches, and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts.
The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.
A Lion cub crown prince is tricked by a treacherous uncle into thinking he caused his father’s death and flees into exile in despair, only to learn in adulthood his identity and his responsibilities.
Directors:
Roger Allers,
Rob Minkoff
Stars:
Matthew Broderick,
Jeremy Irons,
James Earl Jones
Miles Morales is a New York teen struggling with school, friends and, on top of that, being the new Spider-Man. When he comes across Peter Parker, the erstwhile saviour of New York, in the multiverse, Miles must train to become the new protector of his city. Written by Tom Daly
This film was dedicated in memory of Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, who died on July 6, 2018, while this film was finishing production. However, this was not the only dedication, as a month before the film released, Stan Lee died on November 12, 2018; the film was dedicated to both of Spider-Man’s creators. See more »
Goofs
When Peter Parker, Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy are standing outside Aunt May’s door, Peter starts walking away until Gwen fires up a web to pull him back. In the very next shot, Peter is back in place but the web behind him is gone entirely. See more »
Quotes
[first lines]
Peter Parker:
[narrating]
Alright, let’s do this one last time. My name is Peter Parker. I was bitten by a radioactive spider and for ten years I’ve been the one and only Spider-Man. I’m pretty sure you know the rest. I saved a bunch of people, fell in love, saved the city, and then I saved the city again and again and again… And, uh… I did this.
[shot of Spidey doing the emo dance from “Spider-Man 3”]
Peter Parker:
We don’t really talk about this. Look, I’m a comic book, I’m a cereal, did a Christmas album…
The Columbia Pictures, Marvel, Sony Pictures Animation and Pascal Pictures logos are affected by the Super Collider device, causing them each to shift between various alternate versions. See more »
On the run in the year of 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken.
Director:
Travis Knight
Stars:
Hailee Steinfeld,
Jorge Lendeborg Jr.,
John Cena
The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.
Directors:
Anthony Russo,
Joe Russo
Stars:
Robert Downey Jr.,
Chris Hemsworth,
Mark Ruffalo
A failed reporter is bonded to an alien entity, one of many entities who have invaded Earth. But the entity takes a liking to Earth and decides to protect it.
T’Challa, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and must confront a challenger from his country’s past.
Director:
Ryan Coogler
Stars:
Chadwick Boseman,
Michael B. Jordan,
Lupita Nyong’o
Thor is imprisoned on the planet Sakaar, and must race against time to return to Asgard and stop Ragnarök, the destruction of his world, at the hands of the powerful and ruthless villain Hela.
Director:
Taika Waititi
Stars:
Chris Hemsworth,
Tom Hiddleston,
Cate Blanchett
Foul-mouthed mutant mercenary Wade Wilson (AKA. Deadpool), brings together a team of fellow mutant rogues to protect a young boy with supernatural abilities from the brutal, time-traveling cyborg, Cable.
Director:
David Leitch
Stars:
Ryan Reynolds,
Josh Brolin,
Morena Baccarin
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his new-found ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy.
Peter Parker balances his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens with his superhero alter-ego Spider-Man, and finds himself on the trail of a new menace prowling the skies of New York City.
Director:
Jon Watts
Stars:
Tom Holland,
Michael Keaton,
Robert Downey Jr.
Three girls are kidnapped by a man with a diagnosed 23 distinct personalities. They must try to escape before the apparent emergence of a frightful new 24th.
Director:
M. Night Shyamalan
Stars:
James McAvoy,
Anya Taylor-Joy,
Haley Lu Richardson
During an adventure into the criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion.
When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny.
Arthur Curry, half human half from Atlantis, goes on a trip of a lifetime. Not only does this adventure compel him to come to terms with his real identity, but it also forces him to discover whether he is entirely worthy of fulfilling his own destiny: becoming a king. Written by Domingo Alvarez
Aquaman’s suit was supposed to be a surprise in 2016. Instead, Zack Snyder released the photo of Momoa wearing the Aquaman suit in February 2015. Snyder called Momoa moments before its release to the world. See more »
Goofs
When Arthur meets his mother prior to getting the trident, she says to him you’re a hero. She has been at the core of the Earth since Arthur was a child and was alone. How would she know anything about his heroic exploits. See more »
The true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her struggles for equal rights, and the early cases of a historic career that lead to her nomination and confirmation as U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice.
Gloria finds a power she never knew she had when she is drawn into a dangerous world of cross-border crime. Surviving will require all of her cunning, inventiveness, and strength. Based on the Spanish-language film.
Los Ageless
Written by St. Vincent (as Annie Clarke)
Performed by St. Vincent
Courtesy of Loma Vista Recordings
By arrangement with Concord Music See more »
Two ten year-old boys are detained by police under suspicion of abducting and murdering a toddler. A true story based on interview transcripts and records from the James Bulger case which shocked the world in 1993.
The world at an end, a dying mother sends her young son on a journey to the place that grants wishes. The Last Boy is a Sci-Fi, Fantasy drama inspired by the works of the 13th Century Sufi Mystic and Poet Rumi.
Director:
Perry Bhandal
Stars:
Luke Goss,
Anna Wilson-Jones,
Peter Guinness
A group of six teenagers find themselves haunted and terrorized by a Kuntilanak when they try to find their missing friend inside Lawang Sewu, a supposedly haunted building in Semarang.
In this humanistic comedy, set against the backdrop of economic crises and bad news, an extravagant international cast of characters meet, fight, and fall in love, while hiding from the end… See full summary »
Director:
Vladan Nikolic
Stars:
William Leroy,
Katerina Misichroni,
Robert Rees
“Back Roads” centers on a young man stuck in the Pennsylvania backwoods caring for his three younger sisters after the shooting death of his abusive father and the arrest of his mother. … See full summary »
Director:
Alex Pettyfer
Stars:
Jennifer Morrison,
Juliette Lewis,
Alex Pettyfer
Philip is a disabled white billionaire, who feels that life is not worth living. To help him in his day to day routine, he hires Del, an African American parolee, trying to reconnect with his estranged wife. What begins as a professional relationship develops into a friendship as Del shows his grouchy charge that life is worth living. Written by Tom Daly
This is a remake of the French film The Intouchables (2011). In Germany and The Netherlands, it was the most successful French film in history. See more »
Don Giovanni, K. 527: Scena Ultima: ‘Qual strepito è questo…’
(Lanterna, Maturina, Donna Elvira, Donna Ximena, Duca Ottavio, Pasquariello)
Written by Giuseppe Gazzaniga
Performed by Tafelmusik; Bruno Weil, conductor
Courtesy of Sony Classical
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing See more »
If you’re looking to learn coding or want to pick up another programming language, Python is a good choice. One of the terrific things about Python is how closely it resembles the English language, so you’ll often see words like “not,” “in,” and “or” in its scripts. Because of its readability, Python is commonly the first programming language schools teach. It’s a great launchpad for an aspiring coder
Best online courses for Python at a glance
Our picks for the best subscription / fee-based Python courses and tutorials
Now you might be asking: What can you do with Python? Python is the official language of Google, it powers Instagram, and it even runs on chips Intel tests. It’s a scripting language that can automate all sorts of tasks, big or small. You can do just about anything with Python that you can do with other languages. But it also has some distinct advantages.
The Python advantage
Many of Python’s benefits stem from the wide variety of libraries it has amassed since launching in 1991. These libraries can be thought of as tools or programs that handle a lot of the coding for you. For example, libraries like Requests, BeautifulSoup, and Scrapy can extract data from webpages. While Pandas, SciPy, and NumPy can help you manipulate and analyze massive datasets.
That’s why developers often turn to Python for data science, statistics, web scraping, and artificial intelligence, but it’s also advancing into web development. Python and its tools can even open doors to a new career or a promotion. The average yearly salary for a Python developer in the U.S. is more than $100,000, according to Indeed.
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Python is now the most trafficked language on Stack Overflow.
It’s also likely to stay relevant for years to come. According to the 2018 Stack Overflow Developer Survey, nearly two-fifths of coders on the Q&A site said they use Python. The language has gained in popularity from last year, surpassing C# and taking the seventh spot among coding languages. So you’ll find plenty of tutorials, explainers, and a large active online community to help you along your coding journey.
“Trends in language popularity reflect what is important in the software industry overall,” says Julia Silge, a data scientist at Stack Overflow. “Important shifts, like the rise of Python, show us how much impact data science and machine learning are having in the real world for real companies.”
Learn Python online
So how can you get started? If you don’t have time to attend a physical coding school or you want to save money, learning Python in an online class is a worthy alternative. I’ve culled some of the best of those online courses below.
Some courses I tried myself, but others I selected based on their customer reviews, popularity, and breadth of material. With various lengths, difficulty levels, and specialization, you’re sure to find one that meets your particular needs.
For a monthly subscription fee, online education websites like Lynda, Coursera, Skillshare, and others offer a wide variety of courses you can choose from for learning at your own pace. Subjects range from design to business to photography. But coding is one of the most popular, which means you’ll encounter a multitude of options for learning Python. What’s more, subscription options typically offer a free or discounted trial period, so you can gauge your interest before committing to the full price.
Python For EverybodyRemove non-product link
Pricing: 7-day trial, then $49 per month
Difficulty level: Beginner
Length: 128 hours total
This class on Coursera from the University of Michigan is for complete beginners to programming. After a general introduction to programming, the course teaches you how to use Python to extract data from the web and work with databases. It’s a good demonstration of how Python can be useful for managing large datasets. The course suggests eight hours a week for four months.
Knowing how to work with IDE software, which stands for integrated development environment, is essential for any coder. Essentially, IDEs are advanced text editors for writing code. This course from Lynda teaches you the basics of Python with PyCharm, which is the one of the most widely used IDEs for the language.
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Pricing: Nine beginner courses free, then $25 per month
Difficulty level: Beginner to intermediate
Length: Varies by course, typically 4 to 10 hours each
DataCamp is an online portal full of new and regularly updated courses mostly focused on data science for R and Python languages. The website offers different skill and career tracks for Python, consisting of multiple courses with a particular focus, be it programming, data analytics, or data science. Each course on the site features interactive exercises, videos, and quizzes to help you learn.
Expect to get a grasp on extracting and working with data, using statistical libraries such as Pandas and NumPy, and creating charts to visualize your data. DataCamp also has daily quizzes and projects you can tackle using real-world datasets. Both new coders and developers looking to brush up on their skills will find this site worthwhile.
DataCamp
Choose one of DataCamp’s career tracks and then follow the prescribed selection of courses toward that goal.
Best one-time-fee Python courses
If you’d like to buy permanent access to a single course, then you may want to consider enrolling in an online class from websites like edX, Udemy, and Udacity. These courses are typically much longer and have more content than classes on subscription-based online education sites. And don’t be intimidated by the prices: You can regularly find classes marked down by as much as 95 percent.
Introduction to Python: Absolute Beginner
Pricing: Free or $99 with certificate
Difficulty: Beginner
Length: 5 weeks, 3 to 4 hours a week
Microsoft created this free edX course to promote coding and provide an overview of the language for complete beginners. It teaches you the basics of Python through Jupyter Notebooks, which is an interactive coding environment hosted in a web browser. Expect to learn the essentials of programming including how to reuse functions. After you complete this course, you can take the next level from Microsoft called Introduction to Python: Fundamentals.
Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using PythonRemove non-product link
Pricing: Free, or $49 with certificate
Difficulty level: Beginner to intermediate
Length: 135 hours
This online course from MIT on edX is perfect if you’re looking for an introduction to computer science with Python. It begins with a general overview of computer science before going into data science techniques. The class recommends 15 hours a week across nine weeks, making it more demanding than many introductory courses.
Real instructors from MIT teach the course through a combination of lecture videos, readings, and assignments. Like a typical college class, you’ll be expected to take tests and complete a final project. Be warned: This class isn’t easy and requires a working knowledge of algebra.
Python and Django Full Stack Web Developer BootcampRemove non-product link
Pricing: $199
Difficulty level: Beginner to intermediate
Length: 40 hours
Are you looking to build websites and web apps but also want to learn Python? No need to settle for one or the other: You can do both with this course from Udemy. You’ll learn the basics of building mobile-friendly interactive websites with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Python’s Django framework will deliver the backend to store data for a persistent web application.
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Preview courses in Udemy to see what’s in store.
AI Programming with PythonRemove non-product link
Pricing: $299
Difficulty level: Beginner to intermediate
Length: 80 hours
One of Python’s most powerful uses is in artificial intelligence and machine learning. This “nanodegree” course from Udacity goes over all the basics of programming and then applies your new knowledge to build a neural network. The course recommends 10 hours a week over a two month period.
Machine learning can help teach a program to make better decisions based on data it consumes. The “smart reply” pre-written responses in Gmail is one example of machine learning and AI at work. According to an MIT Technology Review Custom and Google survey, more than one-fifth of U.S. firms said 15 percent or more of their IT budget was going to machine learning in 2017. So this is a field that’s growing and in need of programmers.
Georgia Tech: Introduction to Computing in PythonRemove non-product link
Pricing: $270
Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate
Length: 20 weeks, 10 hours a week
This is an incredibly comprehensive course from Georgia Tech on edX. Not only will you get a grasp on Python, but you’ll also be taught the fundamentals of computer science and the theories behind programming, including variables, operators, data structures, error handling, and data structures. The course delivers all this material through a combination of short videos, multiple choice assignments, and live programming problems. At 200 recommended hours of instruction over 20 weeks, the course is the longest on our list.
Python I: EssentialsRemove non-product link
Pricing: $2,395
Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 4 days
If you want a more structured course, this virtual classroom from QuickStart might be the way to go. It places you in a four-day intensive class with other students and a live instructor who walks you through materials, answers questions, and oversees lab work.
This class will go over the basics of Python coding and more advance concepts like APIs, resulting in a certificate upon completion. Indeed, QuickStart promises that you will be “effective with Python immediately after the course.” But it’s not cheap: Seats go for nearly $2,500 a pop.
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