Chicago (2002)
Big screen adaptation of the hit stage musical about murderous dames on death row fighting for the limelight.
Into The Woods (2014)
The musical story of a childless couple persuaded by a witch to steal special items from classic fairy tales.
The Little Mermaid (2023)
A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince.
Memoirs Of A Geisha (2005)
The grooming of the most famous geisha in Japan.
Mary Poppins Returns (2018)
In Depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael's three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins at a difficult time.
Nine (2009)
A famous film director struggling for inspiration is torn between the influences of the different women in his life.
Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
Jack Sparrow is forced to accompany a dangerous woman and her still more dangerous ally on a daring quest to find the legendary Fountain of Youth.
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