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Informative 150 (Films & Shows)

Adolescence (2025)

This tense drama about a 13-year-old accused of murdering a classmate is a “one-shot masterpiece” (The Times) that swept the 2025 Emmys with eight awards.

Rain Man (1988)

Motivated by money, a selfish workaholic seeking a piece of his late father’s inheritance takes a life-changing road trip with his estranged brother.

The Aviator (2004)

Eccentric mogul Howard Hughes plunges headlong into fame, aviation and more as his whirlwind career evolves into a tormented journey in this biopic.

Outlander (2014)

This epic tale adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s popular series of fantasy-romance novels focuses on a WWII combat nurse who travels back in time.

Elvis (2022)

Elvis Presley finds fame and fortune as the King of Rock and Roll while struggling to escape the control of his controversial manager.

Get Out (2017)

In this thriller from writer-director Jordan Peele, a young man uncovers a chilling conspiracy when he meets his girlfriend’s family for the first time.

Informative 150 (Synopses Variants)

New Interpretation Records of the Three Kingdoms (2020)

  • Variant 1: In a comedic retelling of the Three Kingdoms, a historian reveals the chaotic rise of Wei, Shu and Wu — and the unlikely heroics of a bumbling Liu Bei.

  • Variant 2: Peace-seeking warlord Liu Bei rises amid the clash of rival kingdoms Wei, Shu and Wu in a comedic take on the legendary Three Kingdoms story.

  • Variant "3: In ancient China, rival kingdoms Wei, Shu and Wu fought for control of the land — now their story is retold as a comedy by director Yuichi Fukuda.

Informative 150 (Episodes)

Gilmore Girls (2006)

  • SE1 E1: Pilot - When Rory is accepted to attend a presigious prep school, Lorelai must swallow her pride and ask he wealthy parents for help paying the tuition.

  • SE1 E2: The Lorelais’ First Day at Chilton - Rory’s first day at Chilton doesn’t go smoothly: First, Lorelai’s attire offends Emily and the headmaster; then Rory meets some obnoxious classmates.

  • SE1 E3: Kill Me Now - When Rory and Richard bond during a day of golf at the club, Lorelai feels jealous of Rory’s deepening connection with her grandparents.

Evidence Cards

Hairspray (2007)

  • A big-hearted musical with social bite

  • A Golden Globe-nominated musical

  • Grease meets The Full Monty

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