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Mortal Kombat
MMA fighter Cole Young seeks out Earth's greatest champions in order to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe. Mortal Kombat is a mysterious, intergalactic tournament of ancient martial arts. Shaolin Monk Liu Kang, from Earth, gets invited as a competitor. The movie has a fine mix of action and gore. The fighting chorography was amazing especially from both Scorpion & Sub-Zero and the fatalities and brutalities were just enough for anyone who's a fan to Mortal Kombat. Not for the younger kids.
 

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Gunda
A pig and her litter, a one legged chicken, and some cows are the main cast in this fine documentary, Gunda, Viktor Kosakovskiy's understated cinematic plea for animal rights. Gunda is an enormous sow that has just given birth to a dozen small piglets. This is their story of life down on the farm. This is not your cute animal film, though it has that too. It's more akin to those moments of serenity and joy that can arise when we are watching babies move or small children explore. We feel both intimacy and otherness, and perhaps even bewilderment.
 

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Crisis
Drugs bring negativity to the lives of people at every step along the way to getting in the user's hands. Cartels work together to smuggle Fentanyl between Canada and the United States. A former OxyContin addict discovers a secret kept by her son in regards to illegal narcotics. A professor deals with unexpected struggles as he tries to research a painkiller that is non addictive. Drug addiction is certainly one Crisis that needs the full attention of society. Gary Oldman, Armie Hammer, Evangeline Lilly, Greg Kinnear and Michelle Rodriguez headline this talented roster of actors.

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