In Bruges (2008)
Stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as two London-based Irish hitmen hiding in Bruges, with Ralph Fiennes as their boss. The film is set and was filmed in Bruges, Belgium -- wikipedia
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Her (2013)
Theodore Twombly (Joaquin Phoenix) develops a relationship with Samantha (Scarlett Johansson), an artificially intelligent virtual assistant personified through a female voice. The film also stars Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, Olivia Wilde, and Chris Pratt -- wikipedia
The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
Its story follows Thomas Crown, a billionaire who steals a painting from an art gallery and is pursued by an insurance investigator with the two falling in love. It stars Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, and Denis Leary -- wikipedia
Elemental (2023)
Disney/Pixar. "set in a world inhabited by anthropomorphic elements of nature, the story follows fire element Ember Lumen (Lewis) and water element Wade Ripple (Athie), who meet and fall in love after Wade is summoned by a plumbing accident at a convenience store" -- wikipedia
The Creator (2023)
As a future war between the human race and artificial intelligence rages on, ex-special forces agent Joshua is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI.
The Monster (1994)
Roberto Benigni writes, directs and stars. "After a series of bizarre actions, Loris is mistaken for a serial killer. Jessica, a policewoman in undercover, will try to induce him to commit a murder" -- imdb
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Request: Surprised it’s not calibrated yet... this one is their biggest hit, and I felt integrity in the characters. Calibration of this movie can teach us what the real integrity is whether it’s high or low.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
starring Steve Martin and John Candy... the story of a high-strung marketing executive and a goodhearted but annoying shower curtain ring salesman who become travel companions when their flight is diverted -- wikipedia (Priority request)
Bollywood
"the film industry based in Mumbai, engaged in production of motion pictures in Hindi language" -- wikipedia.org
The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019)
Through his bond with his owner, golden retriever Enzo learns that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate life. Feeling he has a human soul, he wants to reincarnate as a human -- imdb
Astral City: A Spiritual Journey (2010)
When André Luiz dies, instead of rising to what he believed would be heaven, he awakens in a valley of devastation... He must accept his own death and step into another level of existence, learning to love and be loved, and that life never ceases -- wikipedia
Haunted Mansion (2023)
Request: Possibly a more light-hearted take on the horror theme. I've not seen it. Just released in theaters today.
Barbie (2023)
"She's everything. He's just Ken." Starring Margo Robbie and Ryan Gosling.
Mr. Church (2016)
the story of a unique friendship that develops when a little girl and her dying mother retain the services of a talented cook - Henry Joseph Church (played in a dramatic turn by Eddie Murphy).
The Miracle Club (2023)
starring Laura Linney, Kathy Bates, Maggie Smith... set in 1967...the story of three generations of close friends, Lily, Eileen, and Dolly, from Ballygar, a hard-knocks community in Dublin, who have one dream: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes