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Searching for something to watch? Look no further. Find something new or revisit old favourites with Getamungstit’s ‘On film’ section. Each edition we put together a viewing list connected to the edition theme for your viewing pleasure. So grab some microwave popcorn, get comfy and power through our list of power films.

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Thor: Ragnarok
(2017)​

Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

We wouldn’t be doing our duty if we didn’t include at least one superhero movie on our ‘power’ selection. Arguably Marvel at its best, Thor: Ragnarok features Chris Hemsworth as the titular God of Thunder and is directed by the spectacular genius that is Taika Waititi. If you are one of the rare unicorns who has never seen a Marvel film, have a friend explain the bare minimum back story and then dive into this perfect Friday-night-with-popcorn flick.

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The Power of One
(1992)

The Power of One (1992)

Adapted from Bryce Courtenay’s novel of the same name, The Power of One begins in pre-WWII Natal, Africa. As a young boy, PK begins to learn about the racial divides that shape the world he lives in. With little family to guide him, PK finds friendship with German pianist, Doc (John Gielgud), and boxing trainer, Giel Piet (Morgan Freeman). In a world where you cannot pick your friends, PK finds it increasingly difficult to reconcile his own beliefs with those of his society.

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Pumping Iron (1977)

Pumping Iron (1977)

Pumping Iron is a documentary filmed in 1975 that has gained popularity again more recently due to streaming services. The docudrama starts by following Mike Katz as he chases his goal of becoming Mr. Universe before switching to the professional Mr. Olympia circuit to capture the rivalry between a fresh faced Arnold Schwarzenegger and fellow bodybuilder turned actor, Lou Ferrigno. Whether or not you love to pump weights yourself, Pumping Iron is a fascinating insight to the origins of Arnie.

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The Animatrix
(2003)

The Animatrix (2003)

No doubt you’ve seen The Matrix and come to terms with the fact that the world as we know it is all a façade, and that humans are, in fact, being harvested by machines for our bioelectric power. But you may have missed The Animatrix, a collection of nine short animated films developed by the Wachowskis in collaboration with some brilliant Japanese anime artists. These vignettes expand the world of The Matrix in a range of intriguing ways from an athlete who is busting through the rules of the Matrix to side adventures of Neo and the Nebuchadnezzar.

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001)

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001)

‘You’re a wizard Harry’. Set aside a couple of hours to revisit the Potterverse and head back to the very beginning when a very young Daniel Radcliffe first donned a pair of spectacles to bring the Harry Potter novels to life. The Philosopher’s Stone begins the series, as Harry Potter discovers his powers and the hidden magical world that exists alongside the world as we know it. While you’re at it why not while away a few hours online to find a quiz that will finally confirm that you are a proud Gryffindor instead of the Hufflepuff that three months of isolation has turned you into.

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The Wolf of
Wall Street
(2013)

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

If you are looking to test the old adage that absolute power corrupts… then look no further than Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street. This biopic is based on the real life of Wall Street stockbroker, Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio). Heavy on excess and self-indulgence, The Wolf of Wall Street is part celebration, part cautionary tale depending on your point of view. The film also holds the notorious distinction of securing a Guinness World Record for the most swearing in a film, with 506 f-bombs dropped during the three hour run time.

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
(2019)

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

For franchise fans, The Rise of Skywalker needs little explaining. For those whose dedication to the Star Wars universe has been a little ad hoc, this is the big one. The much hyped The Rise of Skywalker is the culmination of the original storyline that kicked off with Luke and Leia in 1977 before jumping back to Anakin and Obi-Wan in 1999 and then leapfrogging the source material to begin its finale trilogy with Rey and Finn in 2017… are you following? Confusing chronology aside, this is the one where you find out whether the Jedi cause was all in vain and if the dark side will prevail.

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Monsters, Inc.
(2001)

Monsters, Inc. (2001)

Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) and James P. Sullivan (John Goodman) are a super duo at Monsters, Inc., the power plant where they work harvesting children’s screams to power the city of Monstropolis. Children are long believed to be toxic to monsters so when Sullivan accidently lets a child, Boo, into the monsters’ world, he and Mike are faced with the tough task of secretly smuggling her back home. Monsters, Inc. is one of the films that helped establish Pixar as a powerhouse of animated films for kids and the young-at-heart.

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A Sun
(2019)

A Sun (2019)

A Sun is one of those films that has reviewers reaching for all the heavy-hitting words like mesmerising, wrenching and, not least of all, immensely powerful. The Taiwanese film is a family drama directed by Chung Mong-Hong that delves into the depths of family tragedy and the contrasting lives of brothers A-Hao, the family’s golden child, and A-Ho who has been incarcerated after a string of troublesome behaviour. This film requires a box of tissues and a good headspace.

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Moonlight
(2016)

Moonlight (2016)

Directed by Barry Jenkins and starring Mahershala Ali, Moonlight won Best Picture at the Oscars in 2017. Whilst this is not always a reliable indicator of quality, Moonlight is a highly deserving winner that should be added to the must-see list of any aspiring film-buff. The film follows Chiron (Ali) as he grows up and comes to terms with his sexuality. An enduring theme of the film is the way in which masculinity is intrinsically linked to access to power and the consequences of this for Chiron’s identity.

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Deadpool 2
(2018)

Deadpool 2 (2018)

The foulmouthed anti-hero Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds at his wise-cracking best) was such a hit the first time around that they brought him back for a sequel – and it does not disappoint. This time around Deadpool is teaming up with the X-Men and finds himself the reluctant protector of a young orphaned mutant, Firefist (Julian Dennison, Hunt for the Wilderpeople). The task will be harder than expected with time travelling mutant, Cable hell bent on taking out Firefist. Deadpool 2 is just as inappropriate and twice as much fun as the first film.

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