Guilty Conscience

 

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A talented but philandering attorney schemes to kill his greedy wife, but a dangerous battle of wits ensues when she devises her own plans for eliminating him. Expert psychological drama stars Anthony Hopkins, Swoosie Kurtz and Blythe Danner.

Breach

 

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Inspired by the incredible true story of the greatest security breach in U.S. intelligence history, Breach is a spellbinding thriller starring Academy Award winner Chris Cooper, Ryan Phillippe, Academy Award nominee Laura Linney and Dennis Haysbert. Eric O'Neill (Phillippe) is assigned to work with renowned operative Robert Hanssen (Cooper), the sole subject of a long-term, top-secret investigation. Determined to draw this suspected double-agent out of deep cover, O'Neill finds himself in a lethal game of spy vs. spy, where nothing is as it seems.

National Geographic Beyond the Movie:

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

 

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How do ordinary people find the strength within themselves to change the course of the future? What inspires a reluctant hero to become a courageous leader? Profound questions like these are the basis of The Return of the King. History has known many great leaders, and now, National Geographic delves beyond the film to provide a historical context for Aragorn's struggles. Through exclusive film footage and powerful interviews, surprising connections come to life between our world and The Lord of the Rings, helping us to better understand both.

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Knowing

 

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In Knowing, A college professor (Nicolas Cage) opens a time capsule that has been dug up at his son s elementary school. In it are some chilling accurate predictions of disasters... when, where, and how many will die. Most of these events must uncover the details of the next disasters in hopes of preventing them. If he fails, who knows how many will die?

 

Museum Masterpieces: The Louvre

 

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This series of lectures introduces the greatest of universal museums. Its aim is not comprehensive. The focus is narrowed to the Department of Paintings, which is responsible for European paintings from the Middle Ages until the mid-19th century. These works of art form an encyclopedic summary of the achievements of painters that can be called the single most important such collection in the world. The aim of these lectures is to both prepare new viewers for a visit and to be a "study aid" for those who have been and gone before. Critic and historian Richard Brettell begins with an overview of the Louvre's colorful history as royal palace, art academy, and national showcase. The lectures explore some of the most beautiful and renowned examples of European painting, including masterworks by Raphael, Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci, Watteau, Rubens and Vermeer.

 

 

Secrets of the Super Brands: Fashion: Superbrand Chic

 

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No one, it seems, is immune to the power of branding. Not even Alex Riley, host of this enlightening three-part series, can mount a meaningful resistance to advertising and endorsement hype, no matter how hard he tries. With help from marketing specialists and brain scientists, Riley sets out to find out why we buy, trust, and even idolize popular brands. Each episode examines a specific sector of the global economy (technology, fashion, or food) as it winds its way through a pantheon of corporate titans slugging it out for the favor of mere mortals. An excellent primer in real-world marketing strategy as well as theoretical aspects of marketing psychology. Contains some mature content.

 

 

Jeans: A Faded Blue Planet

 

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From humble beginnings as durable clothing for workers in the mining towns of the Wild West, jeans have evolved into a cultural icon. The attire of a cowboy, a hero, a rock star and an ex-convict, jeans have played a part in anti-establishment movements and mainstream fashion alike. Through interviews with fashion designers, jean tailors, historians and aficionados, Jeans traces the dissemination of denim and its cultural myths from America to the rest of the world and the formation of a global industry.

 

 

Trendmakers, Part 3

 

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Set in Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo, this 4-part series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the work of fashion designers, makeup artists, celebrity hair stylists and photographers who are leading Asia's fashion revolution. They are the most sought after professionals in the industry, trendsetters in today's fashion and style; and they share their secrets to beauty, vision and success.

 

 

Trendmakers, Part 1

 

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Set in Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo, this 4-part series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the work of fashion designers, makeup artists, celebrity hair stylists and photographers who are leading Asia's fashion revolution. They are the most sought after professionals in the industry, trendsetters in today's fashion and style; and they share their secrets to beauty, vision and success.