Wheaton Public Library – DVDs added to collection in 2013

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Wheaton Public Library – DVDs added to collection in 2013
ADMISSION (2013) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Nat Wolff, Gloria Reuben, Ann Harada
Synopsis: A Princeton admissions officer, Portia Nathan, who is up for a major
promotion, takes a professional risk after she meets a college-bound alternative
school kid who just might be the son she gave up years ago in a secret adoption.
THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
Genre: Suspense
Starring: Basil Rathbone, Ronald Howard, Nigel Bruce, Howard MarionCrawford, Ian Hunter
Synopsis: Includes four Sherlock Holmes feature films and the entire 39 episode
American television series that features Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's master sleuth in
some of his greatest mysteries and adventures.
AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Genre: Drama
Starring: Wendie Malick
Synopsis: After celebrating her 25th wedding anniversary, Audrey is stunned when her
husband tells her he wants a divorce and is in love with another woman. As if things
couldn't get worse, Audrey awakens one night to discover her husband's dead body and
becomes the number one suspect in a murder investigation. With no one else to turn to,
Audrey enlists herself as her own private investigator with a single mission, to solve the
crime and clear her name.
THE AGATHA CHRISTIE HOUR - SET 1
Genre: Suspense
Starring: John Nettles, James Grout, Maurice Denham
Synopsis: In the following stories, lesser-known Christie heroes and heroines
solve crimes of the heart as well as puzzling cases of larceny and murder. With
just the right mix of danger and deception, romance and revenge, innocence and
intrigue, these classic adaptations are Christie at her best. Stories include: The
Case of the Middle-Aged Wife; In a Glass Darkly; The Girl in the Train; The
Fourth Man; and The Case of the Discontented Soldier.
THE AGATHA CHRISTIE HOUR - SET 2
Genre: Suspense
Starring: John Nettles, Maurice Denham, Amanda Redman
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Synopsis: Dame Agatha left us more than Marple and Poirot. Set in Art Deco
England, these classic stories spotlight lesser-known Christie sleuths solving
crimes of the heart as well as larceny and murder. Each set is five episodes.
AGATHA CHRISTIE'S POIROT, SERIES 7 & 8
Genre: Drama
Starring: David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, Pauline Moran
Synopsis: Agatha Christie's beloved Belgian detective returns in these four feature-length
mysteries from the hit series. Set amid the unparalleled elegance of the Art Deco era,
these beautifully remastered adaptations star David Suchet as the peerless Hercule Poirot.
With a little help from his friends, Captain Hastings, Chief Inspector Japp, and Miss
Lemon, Poirot unravels the most tangled cases with flair and finesse.
AGATHA CHRISTIE'S POIROT, SERIES 9
Genre: Drama
Starring: David Suchet, Emily Blunt, Toby Stephens, Aiden Gillen, Phyllis Logan,
Edward Fox, Kelly Reilly
Synopsis: Agatha Christie's astute Belgian detective is on the case in these four featurelength mysteries from the hit series. Beautifully remastered, these definitive adaptations
capture the unrivalled elegance of the Art Deco era.
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' (1997)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Jerome Flynn, Robson Green, Warren Mitchell
Synopsis: In this comedy drama set in wartime England, vicious gangsters,
espionage and exploding bombs compel a charming draft dodger and a heroic ex
RAF pilot to put their differences aside and join forces to save themselves and
defend England.
ALL IN THE FAMILY 1ST SEASON (1970)
Notes: Multiple Golden Globe and Emmy awards including Outstanding New
Series.
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Rob Reiner, Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Sally Struthers
Synopsis: A look at the entertaining, funny, and at times, poignant television
series that made a nation laugh and look at the way we lived. Includes 13
episodes.
ALL IN THE FAMILY 2ND SEASON (1971)
Genre: Comedy
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Synopsis: Contains all 24 episodes including the first episode featuring Bea
Arthur as Maude.
ALL IN THE FAMILY 3RD SEASON (1972)
Notes: Two 1973 Emmy Awards. 1973 Golden Globe winner.
Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: Contains 24 episodes of the third season. Highlights include the Emmy
award-winning episode The Bunkers and the Swingers, and the two-part
Flashback: Mike & Gloria's Wedding.
ALL IN THE FAMILY 4TH SEASON (1973)
Notes: Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor Comedy - Rob Reiner,
Golden Globe Best TV Series Comedy
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Synopsis: Get ready for more groundbreaking comedy with everybody's favorite
family, the Bunkers. Includes 24 episodes.
ALL'S FAIR IN LOVE AND ADVERTISING
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Steven Weber, Andrew Francis
Synopsis: Tom Burns may be at the top of his game, but he's still considered a dinosaur
for being over forty in the youthful, trendy business of advertising. In a moment of
desperation, he hires young con-artist Dick Sweeney to be his stand-in at an ad agency
while Tom does all of the hard work behind the scenes. The scheme works until Tom
falls for Dick's co-worker Harriet Foster, forcing Tom and Dick to make a choice
between love and getting a paycheck in this comedy about ageism in the work place.
ALL TOGETHER (2012) (FRENCH)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jane Fonda, Geraldine Chaplin, Guy Bedos, Daniel Bruhl, Claude Rich,
Pierre Richard
Synopsis: This crowd-pleaser tells the story of five aging friends who decide to
ditch assisted living and move in with each other. They all discover the joys of
communal living, at least until old jealousies and the infirmities of age begin to
pull the group apart.
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AMAZING RACER (2012) Rated PG
Genre: Drama
Starring: Julianne Michelle, Daryl Hannah, Louis Gossett Jr., Claire Forlani, Eric
Roberts
Synopsis: After the sudden death of her father leaves a teenage girl without a
family, she becomes lost in her own anger and sadness. Her family doctor informs
her that her father had a secret, that the mother she never knew was alive and
well. When she travels to meet her, she befriends a horse trainer and discovers
that in caring for the horse, she is able to overcome her hardships and emotional
trauma. Through the victories and new friendships she forms, she learns to find
her way back to happiness.
AMERICAN HORROR STORY SEASON 2
Notes: Emmy Award Best Supporting Actor Miniseries/TV Movie James Cromwell
Genre: Horror
Starring: Jessica Lange, Zachary Quinto, James Cromwell, Sarah Paulson
Synopsis: Step inside a madhouse of horror and experience the chilling new incarnation
of TV's most daringly provocative series. The sins of the past haunt the present at the
notorious Briarcliff home for the criminally insane, ruled with an iron fist by Sister Jude.
Forbidden desire and terrifying evil lurk around every corner, from alien abduction to
demonic possession to a skin-wearing psychopath known as 'Bloody Face.'
AMOUR (FRENCH) (2012)
Notes: 47 Film Awards including Academy Award Best Foreign Language Film
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert, William
Shimell, Ramon Agirre, Rita Blanco
Synopsis: A touching tale of a loving couple whose unbreakable bonds of
marriage are tested by life's greatest challenge.
ANDRE'S MOTHER (1990)
Notes: Winner Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing, Outstanding Television
Movie - National Board of Review
Genre: Drama
Starring: Sada Thompson, Richard Thomas
Synopsis: Terrence McNally's play centers on a young man's death from AIDS,
and how his mother and lover cope, separately and together, with the tragedy of
losing the person they both loved most.
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THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN (2008)
Notes: 6 Emmy Nominations including Outstanding Miniseries
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: Eric McCormack, Benjamin Bratt, Rick Schroder, Andre Braugher
Synopsis: A mysterious virus is brought to Earth by a returning satellite that kills
an entire town. There are, however, two survivors: a baby and an old man.
Scientists isolate themselves with the survivors to try to find a cure before the
world is destroyed.
ANGEL: SEASON 1 (1999)
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: David Boreanaz
Synopsis: The hit Buffy spin-off about a vampire trying to redeem himself and
regain his humanity while living in Los Angeles. Includes all 22 episodes from
the first season.
Genre: Sci-Fi
the second season.
Genre: Sci-Fi
Synopsis: A vampire tries to redeem himself and regain his humanity while living
in Los Angeles. Includes all 22 episodes from season three and lots of extras.
Genre: Sci-Fi
the fourth season.
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ANGEL: SEASON 5
Genre: Sci-Fi
Synopsis: In this final season, 2003-2004, Angel has finally emerged from 200 years of
darkness, but the fine line between good and evil is harder to see than ever.
ANNA KARENINA (2012) Rated R
Notes: Academy Award & BAFTA Award Best Costume Design
Genre: Drama
Starring: Keira Knightley, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Matthew Macfadyen, Jude
Law, Kelly Macdonald
Synopsis: In Tolstoy's powerful tale of family passions set in Russia in the 1870s,
Anna, the young and beautiful wife of a powerful older man, risks more than she
can imagine when she runs away with the dashing Count Vronsky.
ANOTHER LIFE (2011)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Natasha Little, Nick Moran, Ioan Gruffudd
Synopsis: Unhappy and emotionally unfulfilled in her marriage, Edith seeks the
companionship of an old friend, Frederick Bywaters, which soon becomes a
forbidden love affair. When Frederick's attempt to rescue Edith from her
domineering husband spins out of control, envy turns to murder in this true story
of a woman caught in the middle of a sexual scandal that leaves no one spared.
ARCADIA (2012)
Notes: Berlin International Film Festival Crystal Bear Award Best Film
Genre: Drama
Starring: Ryan Simpkins, John Hawkes, Ty Simpkins
Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Greta's dad wakes her up before dawn and crams her and her
siblings into a station wagon. They set off on a journey from New England to California.
On the way, Tom assures the kids that Mom will soon join them. Greta believes him at
first, older sister Caroline nonchalantly accepts his stories, and nine-year-old Nat is too
young to suspect a thing. But Tom's mood shifts often, and the kids soon find themselves
in unpleasant and dangerous situations.
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ARGO (2012) Rated R
Notes: 2 Golden Globe Awards; 1 SAG Award; 7 Academy Award Noms; 3
BAFTA Awards
Genre: Drama
Starring: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Bryan Cranston, Victor
Garber, Tate Donovan
Synopsis: On November 4, 1979, Iranian militants stormed the American embassy
in Tehran and captured dozens of American hostages, sparking a 444-day ordeal.
There's a little-known footnote to the crisis: six Americans escaped and a
midlevel agent named Antonio Mendez devised an ingenious yet incredibly risky
plan to rescue them.
ARMY WIVES COMPLETE SEVENTH SEASON
Genre: Drama
Starring: Catherine Bell, Brooke Shields, Jesse McCartney, Terry Serpico,
Ashanti, Brian McNamara, Torrey Devitto
Synopsis: The seventh season of Lifetime's hit drama Army Wives; will see new
challenges to the tribe, including a heartfelt and final goodbye to one of their own
in one of the series' most dramatic and pivotal moments. Four new characters are
set to join the cast, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and actress
Ashanti, Torrey DeVitto, Elle McLemore and Emmy and Grammy nominee Jesse
McCartney.
ARROW - THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
Genre: Action
Starring: Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, Colin Donnell
Synopsis: After being marooned for five years on a remote island, billionaire
Oliver Queen returns home with a mysterious agenda and a lethal set of new skills
that he uses in a war on crime in this hard-hitting action series. After suffering
unimaginable ordeals on the island, Oliver returns to Starling City a new man,
determined to right the wrongs of his father and sworn to bring justice to those
who've corrupted his city.
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ATLAS SHRUGGED - PART II (2012) Rated PG-13
Genre: Drama
Starring: Samantha Mathis, Jason Beghe, Esai Morales, Patrick Fabian
Synopsis: Part two of Ayn Rand's groundbreaking novel. The global economy is
on the brink of collapse. Brilliant creators, from artists to industrialists, continue
to mysteriously disappear. Dagny Taggart, Vice President in Charge of
Operations for Taggart Transcontinental, has discovered what may very well be
the answer to a mounting energy crisis, a revolutionary motor that could
seemingly power the World. It's a race against the clock to find the inventor
before the motor of the World is stopped for good.
AUTUMN SONATA (SWEDISH) (1978)
Notes: Multi Award Winner including Golden Globe Best Foreign Film
Genre: Drama
Starring: Ingrid Bergman, Liv Ullmann
Synopsis: Charlotte is a famous pianist who neglected her children while pursuing her
career. She visits her now grown daughter, Eva, at her home and the mother and daughter
spend a long and painful night together confronting the bitter discord of their relationship.
THE AWAKENING (2011)
Genre: Horror
Starring: Rebecca Hall, Dominic West, Imelda Staunton
Synopsis: They say, the boy was scared to death. When the death of a child at a
boarding school is blamed on a ghost, hoax exposer Florence Cathcart is certain
that science and reason can explain it. But the truth she discovers is more
terrifying than she could ever imagine, and soon the ghost hunter becomes the
hunted.
BAD NEWS BEARS (2005) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Greg Kinnear, Marcia Gay Harden, Billy Bob Thornton
Synopsis: A grizzled former minor league baseball player is recruited to coach a
woefully inept Little League team to a championship against their hated rivals, the
Yankees.
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BADLANDS (1973) Rated PG
Genre: Drama
Starring: Sissy Spacek, Martin Sheen, Warren Oates
Synopsis: In 1959, Kit, who has killed several people, and his new girlfriend
Holly, who watched him do it, are adrift in a double fantasy of crime and
punishment across South Dakota and Montana. They're playing make-believe but
the bullets and bloodshed are very real. Inspired by a real-life 1958 Midwestern
killing spree.
THE BALLAD OF NARAYAMA (JAPANESE) (1958)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Kinuyo Tanaka, Teiji Takahashi, Yuko Mochizuki
Synopsis: This haunting, kabuki-inflected version of a Japanese folk legend is set
in a remote mountain village, where food is scarce and tradition dictates that
citizens who have reached their seventieth year must be carried to the summit of
Mount Narayama and left there to die. The sacrificial elder at the center of the tale
is Orin, a dignified and dutiful woman who spends her dwindling days securing
the happiness of her loyal widowed son with a respectable new wife.
BARBARA (GERMAN)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, Rainer Bock
Synopsis: East Germany, 1980. Barbara Wolff is a young doctor who has applied for an
exit visa from the GDR and, as punishment, has been transferred from her prestigious
post in Berlin to a small pediatric hospital in the country. She must weigh her absolute
dedication to her patients against a potential escape to the West, and her newfound
attraction to a doctor in whom she sees a kindred spirit.
BATES MOTEL: SEASON 1
Notes: 2013 Emmy Award Nomination Best Drama Series Actress Vera Farmiga
Genre: Horror
Starring: Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot, Olivia Cooke, Nicola
Peltz, Nestor Carbonell, Mike Vogel
Synopsis: A modern day re-imagining of, and prequel to, the classic film Psycho.
The story follows Norman Bates' teenage years, delving into his intricate
relationship with his mother, and how she helped forge the most infamous serial
killer of them all.
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BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD (2012) Rated PG-13
Notes: 2 Sundance Awards;4 Cannes Awards;4 Oscar Noms;4 NAACP Noms;1
BAFTA Nom;4 Spirit Noms
Genre: Drama
Starring: Quvenzhane Wallis, Dwight Henry
Synopsis: Hushpuppy is a six-year-old living in an isolated bayou community.
When her father Wink becomes ill, she sets off for the outside world in an attempt
to help him. The journey to save her father is delayed by a 'busted' universe that
reverses weather patterns and brings about long-extinct animals. Can Hushpuppy
save the day?
THE BEATLES HELP! (1965)
Genre: Musical
Starring: The Beatles
Synopsis: Ringo finds a ring that is needed by a cult so they can perform their
sacrifices, and now the band is being chased by the cult, mad scientists, and a side
cult. Bonus features include deleted scenes, a documentary, behind-the-scenes
footage, and more.
BEAUTIFUL CREATURES (2013)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Alice Englert, Jeremy Irons, Viola Davis, Emmy
Rossum, Thomas Mann, Emma Thompson, Eileen Atkins, Margo Martindale
Synopsis: When newcomer Lena arrives in the small town of Gatlin she quickly
captures the attention of Ethan, who only wants to escape what he views as a
boring and dead end town. He quickly gets more than he bargained for. Together,
they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their
town.
BEFORE MIDNIGHT (2013) Rated R
Genre: Drama
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, Ariane Labed
Synopsis: We meet Jesse and Celine nine years on in Greece. Almost two decades have
passed since their first meeting on that train bound for Vienna.
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BETTY & CORETTA
Genre: Drama
Starring: Angela Bassett, Mary J. Blige, Malik Yoba, Lindsay Owen Pierre, Ruby Dee
Synopsis: Two extraordinary women-Coretta Scott King, wife of Martin Luther King, Jr.
and Dr. Betty Shabazz, wife of Malcolm X-come to life in this Lifetime Movie Network
movie. After their husbands' tragic assassinations, they developed a unique friendship
spanning three decades as they carried on the Civil Rights movement while supporting
their families as single mothers. Through their strength and dignity, they became role
models for millions of women.
BEVERLY LEWIS' THE CONFESSION
Genre: Drama
Starring: Katie Leclerc, Bill Oberst, Jr., Adrian Paul
Synopsis: Raised by an Amish family, Katie Lapp starts a quest to find her birthmother, Laura Mayfield-Bennett. Along the way, two very different men try to
help her overcome a devious scheme to steal her rightful inheritance and divide
her heart between two worlds.
BEWITCHED: COMPLETE 1ST SEASON (1964)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Agnes Moorehead
Synopsis: The complete first season (in black & white) of the classic television show
about a housewife with magical powers.
THE BIBLE … IN THE BEGINNING (1966)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Peter O'Toole, George C. Scott, Richard Harris
Synopsis: A theatrical dramatization of the book of Genesis.
THE BIG BANG THEORY - COMPLETE 6TH SEASON
Notes: 5 Emmy Award Nominations including Best Comedy Series
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal
Nayyar, Mayim Bialik, Melissa Rauch
Synopsis: Season six kicks off in space, where Howard is caught in an argument
between Bernadette and his mom. Back on Earth, Sheldon decides to hire, Alex, a
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young female assistant which makes Amy feel threatened. Meanwhile, Leonard
and Penny make strides to define their relationship and Raj attempts to find love.
Find out what surprises are in store for everyone, once Howard returns home in
these twenty four must watch episodes.
BIG LEBOWSKI (1997) Rated R
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, John Turturro, John Goodman, Steve
Buscemi
Synopsis: A stoner who loves bowling gets mistaken for a millionaire with the
same name. He's beat up by men looking for money from the rich man's wife, and
this hapless loser gets drawn into a kidnapping.
A BIG LOVE STORY
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Robbie Kaller, Jillian Leigh, Tommy Snider, Constance Reese
Synopsis: Sam is a former college football star who loses his chance to play in the NFL
with a blown out knee. Seven years later he is working minimum wage and weighing in
at a deadly 413LBs. Dedicated to making a change, both in his life and his weight, he
meets personal trainer Cassie.
THE BIG WEDDING (2013) Rated R
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Robert De Niro, Katherine Heigl, Diane Keaton, Amanda Seyfried,
Topher Grace, Susan Sarandon, Robin Williams, Ben Barnes, Christine Ebersole,
David Rasche
Synopsis: To the amusement of their adult children and friends, long-divorced
couple Don and Ellie Griffin are once again forced to play the happy couple for
the sake of their adopted son's wedding after his ultra-conservative biological
mother unexpectedly decides to fly halfway across the world to attend. With all of
the wedding guests looking on, the Griffins are hilariously forced to confront their
past, present, and future, and hopefully avoid killing each other in the process.
BINGO LONG TRAVELING ALL-STARS & MOTOR KINGS
(1976)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Richard Pryor, Billy Dee Williams, James Earl Jones
Synopsis: Period road comedy about baseball players abandoning the Negro
League for a lively traveling roadshow.
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BLESS ME, ULTIMA (2013) Rated PG-13
Genre: Drama
Starring: Luke Ganalon, Miriam Colon, Benito Martinez, Dolores Heredia,
Castulo Guerra, Joaquin Cosio
Synopsis: A turbulent coming of age story about a young boy growing up in New
Mexico during World War II. When a curandera named Ultima moves in with his
family, Antonio experiences a series of unusual and terrifying events, which
causes him to fight with questions about his own destiny and the powers of this
mystical woman.
THE BLETCHLEY CIRCLE (2013)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Anna Maxwell Martin, Rachael Stirling, Sophie Rundle, Julie Graham
Synopsis: Four women who worked as codebreakers at Bletchley Park have taken
up civilian lives. Susan has collated data about a series of murders. She tries to
convince the police she knows where another body is, but they are unable to
locate it and dismiss her. She turns to her three friends and they work out where
the next victim will be taken, find the body, and then decide they are the only
ones who can track down the killer.
THE BLING RING (2013) Rated R
Genre: Drama
Starring: Emma Watson, Israel Broussard, Katie Chang, Claire Julien, Taissa Farmiga,
Leslie Mann
Synopsis: Inspired by actual events, The Bling Ring tells the story of a group of fameobsessed teenagers living in the suburbs of Los Angeles who use the Internet to track
celebrities' whereabouts in order to rob their empty homes. Ringleader Rebecca leads the
group of misfits including Marc, Nicki, Sam, and Chloe on the ultimate heist for designer
clothes and jewelry. What starts out as teenage fun quickly spins out of control.
BLUE BLOODS - THE SECOND SEASON (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, Len
Cariou, Jennifer Esposito, Nicholas Turturro
Synopsis: A drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New
York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner
and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as
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diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that
plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as commissioner.
BLUE BLOODS - THE THIRD SEASON (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, Will Estes, Bridget Moynahan, Len Cariou
Synopsis: A drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City
law enforcement.
BOARDWALK EMPIRE - COMPLETE 3RD SEASON (2012)
Notes: 4 Emmy Award Nominations
Genre: Drama
Starring: Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Shannon,
Gretchen Mol, Jack Huston, Shea Whigham
Synopsis: Chronicles the life and times of Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson, Atlantic
City's undisputed czar at a time when Prohibition proved to be a major catalyst in
the rise of organized crime in America. Season three begins on New Year's Eve
1922-23. The roaring '20s are about to start; though the economy is booming,
alcohol has become scarce, competition is fierce, and gangster violence is heating
up.
BONES SEASON 8
Genre: Drama
Starring: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz
Synopsis: Although the team solves some of their most challenging cases yet,
madman Christopher Pelant continues his murderous rampage, inching closer to
Bones and Booth daily. From solving the mystery of a roller derby darling's
demise to uncovering a previously unrecognized 9/11 hero to stopping a
pandemic, Bones and the team make one remarkable discovery after another.
THE BORGIAS - SEASON 02 (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jeremy Irons, Francois Arnaud, Holliday Grainger, Joanne Whalley,
David Oakes, Sean Harris, Colm Feore
Synopsis: After exacting vicious punishment on all those who opposed them, the
Borgias are at the apex of their power and influence. With the world around them
embroiled in war and turmoil, the original crime family will continue to exploit
allies, silence critics, and solidify legacies. But this time, the seemingly
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unbreakable bonds of blood will be tested like never before, as the house
notoriously united against the world becomes divided against itself.
THE BORGIAS - THE FINAL SEASON
Notes: 2013 Emmy Award Nomination Best Series Costumes and Hairstyling
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jeremy Irons, Francois Arnaud, Holliday Grainger, Peter Sullivan,
Joanne Whalley, Sean Harris, Colm Feore, Lotte Verbeek
Synopsis: Jeremy Irons stars in The Borgias, the saga of history's most infamous
crime family. Conspiring with his ruthless sons and poisonously seductive
daughter, the charismatic Rodrigo Borgia will let nothing and no one stand in the
way of his relentless quest for wealth and power. Mercilessly cruel and defiantly
decadent, intimidation and murder are his weapons of choice in his scandalous
ascension to the papacy in Renaissance-era Italy.
BOSS - SEASON 2
Notes: Nominated for Golden Globe, Best Television Series.
Genre: Drama
Starring: Kelsey Grammer, Connie Nielsen, Hannah Ware, Sanaa Lathan,
Jonathan Groff, Troy Garity
Synopsis: Mayor Tom Kane's grip on Chicago is as powerful as ever. With high
doses of medication, he's able to beat back the physical symptoms of his
debilitating brain disease, but it comes at a cost. Committed to his unorthodox
agenda, Kane cuts out the cancers within the political machine he helped build.
As corrupt heads roll and his list of enemies grows, Kane's virtuous actions begin
to erode the very foundation of power he's worked a lifetime to build.
BREAKING BAD - THE COMPLETE 5TH SEASON (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris, Betsy Brandt
Synopsis: Includes the episodes Live Free or Die, Madrigal, Hazard Pay, FiftyOne, Dead Freight, Buyout, Say My Name, Gliding Over All, and more.
BREAKING BAD: THE FINAL SEASON
Notes: 3 Golden Globe Nominations; 4 SAG Award Nominations
Genre: Drama
Starring: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Dean Norris, Betsy Brandt, R.J. Mitte
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Synopsis: In the final episodes, Emmy winners Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul bring the
saga of Breaking Bad to a bloody conclusion in their roles as meth kingpin Walter White
and his guilt-ridden partner Jesse Pinkman. As each tries to get clear of the wreckage they
left behind in the meth world, DEA agent Hank Schrader's obsessive pursuit of
'Heisenberg' gains steam, leading up to a shattering finale that will leave no one in Walt's
world unscathed.
BREATHING (GERMAN)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Thomas Schubert, Karin Lischka, Georg Friedrich, Gerhard Liebmann
Synopsis: Portrait of an incarcerated teenager attempting to win parole by
working at a local morgue. Raised from birth in institutions, he is initially
impassive and self-sabotaging in his behavior; soon, though, he begins to respect
the solemn work of handling the dead, and starts to come to terms with his own
youthful crime.
BREWSTER'S MILLIONS (1985) Rated PG
Genre: Comedy
Starring: John Candy, Richard Pryor, Hume Cronyn
Synopsis: A minor league baseball player has 30 days to spend 30 million dollars
in order to inhertit 300 million dollars. The catch is, he can't tell anyone, so
everyone thinks he is crazy.
BRIDE & PREJUDICE (2004)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Aishwarya Rai, Naveen Andrews, Ian Hendry, Marsha Mason, Namrata
Shirodkar, Nia Vardalos
Synopsis: Based on Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice, with a Bollywood
twist. In an Indian village, the determined Mrs. Bakshi sets out to find marriage matches
for her four daughters. Second sister Lalita meets American Will Darcy - is it love?
BRING IT ON ALL OR NOTHING (2006) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Hayden Panettiere, Solange Knowles-Smith, Rihanna
Synopsis: This direct-to-DVD sequel has Britney moved across town to Crenshaw
Heights. Her new cheer squad finds itself in a cheer-off with Britney's old squad
to star in an upcoming music video.
BRING IT ON - IN IT TO WIN IT (2007) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
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Synopsis: A high school senior, determined to lead her team to victory at an
important cheer camp competition, falls for one of the rival cheerleaders without
knowing it. Will she be able to win the competition and get the guy?
BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE (2003) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Queen Latifah, Steve Martin, Jean Smart
Synopsis: A divorced L.A. lawyer, Peter, thinks he has met the girl of his dreams
online, until she shows up at his door and is a sassy, African American ex-con.
She moves in and really begins to shake up his boring suburban lifestyle.
THE BRONTE SISTERS (1979) (FRENCH)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Isabelle Adjani, Marie-France Pisier, Isabelle Huppert
Synopsis: In a remote English village, three sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne,
live a simple life with their brother, Branwell, and their father, the pastor Patrick
Bronte. Although compelled to take posts as governesses or private tutors, the
four siblings nurture their artistic aspirations. Branwell's poems begin to interest
other writers and each of the sisters publishes a successful novel. The family's
good fortune, however, is short lived, and soon tragedy strikes.
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SEASON 1 (1997)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Sarah Michelle Gellar
Synopsis: Contains all twelve of the episodes from the first season plus extras.
Genre: Drama
Starring: Sarah Michelle Gellar
Synopsis: Contains all of the episodes from the second season plus extra bonus
features.
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SEASON 3
Genre: Drama
Starring: Nicholas Brendon, Charisma Carpenter, David Boreanaz, Sarah
Michelle Gellar, Anthony Stewart Head
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Synopsis: Contains all 22 classic season three episodes.
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SEASON 4
Genre: Drama
Starring: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Alyson Hannigan
Synopsis: Contains all 22 episodes from the fourth season, plus extras.
Genre: Drama
Starring: Alyson Hannigan, Sarah Michelle Gellar
Synopsis: New secrets are revealed as Buffy continues her quest to rid Sunnydale
of vampires. Contains all 22 of the episodes from the fifth season.
Genre: Drama
Synopsis: Buffy continues her quest to slay the vampires in Sunnydale. Includes
all the episodes of season six.
Genre: Drama
Synopsis: Buffy continues her quest to slay the vampires in Sunnydale. Includes
all 22 episodes from season 7.
BURN NOTICE SEASON 6 (2012)
Genre: Action
Starring: Jeffrey Donovan, Gabrielle Anwar, Bruce Campbell, Sharon Gless,
Coby Bell
Synopsis: There's trouble in paradise for former CIA operative Michael Westen
and his cohorts, and the streets of Miami are hotter, and deadlier, than ever before.
In hot pursuit of his old nemesis, Michael must take down Anson Fullerton and
find a way to free Fiona from prison, where she is being targeted by a murderous
foe. Michael goes full force to save Fiona as he takes on cold-blooded assassins,
diabolical drug cartels, uneasy alliances, and explosive danger at every turn.
BURN NOTICE SEASON 7
Genre: Action
Starring: Jeffrey Donovan, Gabrielle Anwar, Coby Bell, Bruce Campbell, Jack Coleman,
Nick Tarabay, Sharon Gless
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Synopsis: Separated from his friends and family, and on the verge of losing it all,
Michael Westen goes deep undercover, joining forces with a mysterious woman and
infiltrating a sinister terrorist network. With time running out, Michael must do whatever
it takes to stay alive and protect his loved ones; but now, he may be forced to go too far.
BUTTERFLY CIRCUS
Genre: Drama
Starring: Eduardo Verástegui, Nick Vugicic, Doug Jones
Synopsis: At the height of the Great Depression, the showman of a renowned
circus leads his troupe through the devastated American landscape, lifting the
spirits of audiences along the way. During their travels they discover a man
without limbs at a carnival sideshow, but after an intriguing encounter with the
showman he becomes driven to hope against everything he has ever believed
CALL THE MIDWIFE: SEASON ONE (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Vanessa Redgrave, Jessica Raine, Pam Ferris, Helen George
Synopsis: A moving, intimate, funny, and true-to-life look at the colorful stories
of midwifery and families in East London in the '50s. Based on the bestselling
memoirs of the late Jennifer Worth. When Jenny Lee first arrives in Poplar, she
knows nothing about hardship, poverty, and life itself. But Jenny is brought up to
speed fast once she joins a team of midwives who provide care to the poorest
women.
CALL THE MIDWIFE: SEASON TWO (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jessica Raine, Pam Ferris, Helen George, Judy Parfitt
Synopsis: Season Two continues to follow Jenny and the other midwives as they
deal with all the problems the neighborhood of Poplar has to throw at them. A
fascinating portrayal of birth, life, death and a community on the brink of huge
social change, Call the Midwife offers a gripping insight into a way of life that is
so drastically different from how we live now.
CAMELOT (1967)
Notes: 3 Academy Awards; 3 Golden Globes
Genre: Adventure
Starring: Richard Harris, Vanessa Redgrave, Franco Nero, David Hemmings, Lionel
Jeffries
Synopsis: Lerner and Loewe's moving and magical musical of the marriage of England's
King Arthur to Guenevere is played out amid the pagentry of Camelot.
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CASTLE - THE COMPLETE 5TH SEASON (2013)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic
Synopsis: Together at last: After four seasons of sparring and heated banter, TV's
dynamic crime-solving team finds romance in ABC's Castle: The Complete Fifth
Season. Relive all 24 unforgettable episodes, complete with never-before-seen
bonus features only available on DVD, in a spectacular five-disc set. Now that
Castle and Beckett have finally given in to their true feelings for each other, how
will it affect their work together?
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (1958)
Notes: Nominated for 6 Academy Awards; Nominated for 3 BAFTA Awards;
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes
Genre: Drama
Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Burl Ives, Jack Carson, Paul Newman
Synopsis: Brick, an alcoholic ex-football player, drinks his days away and resists
the affections of his wife, Maggie. His reunion with his father, Big Daddy, who is
dying of cancer, jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.
CHAMPION (1949)
Notes: Academy Award Best Film Editing; Golden Globe Best Cinematopgraphy
Genre: Drama
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Marilyn Maxwell, Arthur Kennedy, Paul Stewart, Ruth
Roman
Synopsis: An unscrupulous boxer fights his way to the top, but eventually
alienates all of the people who helped him on the way up. Midge, played by Kirk
Douglas, is not the basic good guy corrupted by the sweet science and led astray
by evil mangers and promoters, his arrogance and stubbornness make him at once
a villain and a hero.
CHANGING HEARTS (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Brad Johnson, Brian McNamara, Daphne Zuniga, Jill Adler, Sue
Chantry, Angelique Cooper
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Synopsis: James was enjoying the good life, successful in his career and heading
that way in the romance department as well. Then he receives a call that turns his
world upside down. His father has had a stroke and he needs to come home.
Home is a bed and breakfast family business that he 'escaped' years ago. James
left to live his own life and get away from troubles with his brother, Tom, which
ensued when both of them fell in love with the same woman.
CHASING MAVERICKS (2012) Rated PG
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jonny Weston, Gerard Butler, Elisabeth Shue
Synopsis: An inspiring true story of courage and friendship the whole family will
love. When 15-year-old Jay Moriarty discovers that the mythical Mavericks surf
break is real, he reaches out to local surfing legend Frosty Hesson to train him to
ride it. What begins as a mentorship turns into an extraordinary bond that
transforms both their lives, as Jay and Frosty learn valuable lessons about
conquering fear in pursuit of your dreams.
CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN 2 (2005) Rated PG
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt, Eugene Levy, Hilary Duff, Carmen Electra,
Tom Welling
Synopsis: Tom and his wife Kate bring their clan together for a memorable
summer getaway. Their dream vacation turns into an outrageous competition with
the overachieving, overzealous family of Tom's longtime rival.
CHEERFUL WEATHER FOR THE WEDDING (2012)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Felicity Jones, Elizabeth McGovern, Luke Treadway, Mackenzie Crook
Synopsis: Today is Dolly Thatchum's wedding day, and her family is arriving
with all the cheerfulness, chaos and grievances that accompany such gatherings.
Trouble appears in the shape of Joseph, Dolly's former lover, who throws her
feelings into turmoil. But Dolly's mother will not allow her carefully laid plans for
her daughter's future to be threatened. As the clock ticks away, the bride-to-be
must decide whether to run away with Joseph or settle into the humdrum security
of married life.
CHICAGO FIRE: SEASON 1 (2013)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Monica Raymund, Lauren German,
Charlie Barnett, Yuri Sardarov, Eamonn Walker
Synopsis: An up-close and personal view into the lives of everyday heroes, watch
this grippin 24-episode first season back-to-back and uninterrupted as it follows
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the adventures of the men and women of Chicago Firehouse 51, the courageous
firefighter, rescue squad, and paramedics whose actions make the difference
between life and death.
CHICKEN WITH PLUMS (FRENCH) (2011)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Matthieu Amalric, Isabella Rossellini, Chiara Mastroianni, Maria De
Medeiros, Golshifteh Farahani, Jamel Debbouze, Serge Avedikian
Synopsis: Nasser-Ali Khan appears to care more about his career than his family,
but there is more to him than just the surface. After his beloved violin breaks, he
sets out to replace it with his son's help. But when he cannot replace the
instrument, he decides that the only solution to his sorrow is death. As he lies in
bed waiting to die, his wife provides him with delicacies, such as chicken and
plums, to help him find a reason to live again. Along the way, the family explores
life with a view of beauty and humor.
CHRISTMAS MIRACLE OF JONATHAN TOOMEY (2007)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Tom Berenger, Joely Richardson
Synopsis: When a boy loses the wooden nativity set that links him to his deceased
father, his mother persuades a reclusive woodcarver to make a replacement. As
Christmas approaches and the boy demands more, will the gift be finished in
time?
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL WORLDS AWAY
Genre: Musical
Synopsis: Visionary filmmakers James Cameron and Andrew Adamson invite
viewers on a spectacular adventure unlike anything seen before. Leap, soar, swim
and dance with the legendary performers of Cirque du Soleil as they transport a
young couple on a 'magical journey' worlds away and beyond imagination.
CITY LIGHTS (SILENT)
Notes: 1991: Selection, National Film Registry; Limited quantities will include
bonus DVD version.
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Charlie Chaplin, Virginia Cherrill
Synopsis: The most cherished film by Charlie Chaplin is also his ultimate Little
Tramp chronicle. The writer-director-star achieved new levels of grace, in both
physical comedy and dramatic poignancy, with this silent tale of a lovable vagrant
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falling for a young blind woman who sells flowers on the street and mistakes him
for a millionaire. Though this Depression-era smash was made after the advent of
sound, Chaplin remained steadfast in his love for the expressive beauty of the pretalkie form.
CLICK (2006) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Walken, David Hasselhoff
Synopsis: A workaholic architect finds a universal remote that allows him to fastforward and rewind to different parts of his life. Complications arise when the
remote starts to make its own choices.
CLOUD ATLAS (2012) Rated R
Notes: Golden Globe Nom Original Score; NAACP Image Award Nom Best
Actress Halle Berry
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Hugo Weaving, Susan Sarandon
Synopsis: An exploration of how the actions of individual lives impact one
another in the past, present, and future, as one soul is shaped from a killer into a
hero, and an act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution. The
story is a time-shifting weave of six interlinking narratives with diverse settings,
from the savagery of a Pacific Island in the 1850s to a dystopian Korea of the near
future.
COMMUNITY - SEASON 1 92009)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Joel McHale, Chevy Chase, Gillian Jacobs, Ken Jeong
Synopsis: A smooth-tongued attorney must deal with an extremely eclectic staff
and student body when he is forced to attend a local community college after his
education is deemed invalid by the bar. Includes commentary, outtakes, 25
episodes such as: Spanish 101; Introduction to Film; Social Psychology; Football,
Feminism and You; Introduction to Statistics, and much more.
COMMUNITY - SEASON 2
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Glover, Chevy Chase, Ken Jeong
Synopsis: Jeff Winger and the whole bunch of mismatched community college
students are back for season two. Will Jeff pop the big question to Britta? What
incites innocent Annie to chloroform a janitor? What makes Troy boldly go for
LeVar Burton? All of these questions, and many more will be found this season.
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Includes all 24 zany episodes, commentary, deleted scenes, outtakes, featurettes,
and more.
COMMUNITY - SEASON 3 (2011)
Notes: 2012 Emmy Award Nomination Best Comedy Writing
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Chevy Chase, Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Donald Glover, John
Goodman, Michael K. Wiliams, Yvette Nicole Brown
Synopsis: The study group returns to find a new vice dean, and Jeff clashes with
the new biology professor. Episodes include: Biology 101; Geography of Global
Conflict; Competitive Ecology; Remedial Chaos Theory; Horror Fiction in Seven
Spooky Steps.
COMMUNITY - SEASON 4 (2013)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Joel McHale, Danny Pudi, Chevy Chase, Donald Glover, Gillian Jacobs, Alison
Brie, Yvette Nicole Brown, Ken Jeong, Jim Rash
Synopsis: A smarmy lawyer, whose education is deemed void by the bar, is forced to
attend a local community college with an extremely eclectic staff and student body.
THE COMPANY YOU KEEP (2013) Rated R
Genre: Drama
Starring: Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Shia Labeouf, Stanley Tucci, Julie Christie,
Susan Sarandon, Chris Cooper, Terrence Howard
Synopsis: Jim Grant is a public interest lawyer and single father raising his
daughter in the tranquil suburbs of Albany, New York. Grant's world is turned
upside down when a brash young reporter named Ben Shepard exposes his true
identity as a former 1970s antiwar radical fugitive wanted for murder.
CONSPIRACY (2001) Rated R
Genre: Drama
Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Stanley Tucci, Colin Firth
Synopsis: Based on the only surviving records of a meeting held on January 20,
1942 by 15 government officials and SS Commanders. It was a meeting that
would decide the fate of six million lives; it would be the blueprint for Hitler's
'final solution.'
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CONSTANTINE (2005) Rated R
Starring: Rachel Weisz, Djimon Hounsou, Shia Labeouf, Keanu Reeves
Synopsis: Constantine fights a new otherworld foe in this eye-opening
supernatural thriller based on characters from the DC Comics and Hellblazer
novels. Set in a City of Angels where spirit-world bonds have broken...and all hell
is breaking loose.
THE COUNTRY DIARY OF AN EDWARDIAN LADY
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jill Benedict, Pippa Guard, Tim Munro
Synopsis: A twelve-part British television dramatization of Edith Holden's
bestselling book, exploring the character of the woman who wrote Nature Notes
for 1906 and the world she knew. Each episode is a celebration of a month in
1906 and is described by Edith with the prose, poetry, and watercolor illustrations
that made her book popular.
CRAZY STUPID LOVE
Notes: Teen Choice Award Best Comedy Actress Emma Stone
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell, Emma Stone
Synopsis: Fortysomething Cal Weaver is living the dream: good job, nice house, great
kids, and marriage to his high school sweetheart. So when Cal learns that she has cheated
on him and wants a divorce, his 'perfect' life quickly unravels. Cal, who hasn't dated in
decades, stands out as the epitome of un-smooth, so handsome player Jacob Palmer takes
him on as wingman and protege.
CRIMINAL MINDS THE FIRST SEASON (2005)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Mandy Patinkin, Thomas Gibson
Synopsis: Join an elite team of FBI profilers as they analyze the country's most
twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they can strike again.
Contains 22 episodes.
CRIMINAL MINDS THE SECOND SEASON (2007)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Mandy Patinkin, Thomas Gibson
Synopsis: Special Agent Jason Gideon is the FBI's top behavioral analyst, joining
the Behavioral Analysis Unit that includes Special Agents Aaron Hotchner, Derek
Morgan, and Dr. Spencer Reid.
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CSI: COMPLETE 5TH SEASON (2004)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Marg Helgenberger, William Petersen
Synopsis: Contains all of the episodes from Season 5, including the 100th
episode. Also includes the finale, directed by Quentin Tarantino.
CSI: COMPLETE 6TH SEASON (2007)
Genre: Drama
Starring: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan
Synopsis: A passionate team of forensic investigators trained to solve crimes the
old-fashioned way, by examining the evidence.
DAMAGES - THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Ryan Phillippe
Synopsis: In its final season, Patty Hewes, the brilliant attorney, who joins former
associate Ellen Parsons to expose a corrupt security firm in Afghanistan.
DAVID & BATHSHEBA (1951)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Raymond Massey, Susan Hayward, Gregory Peck
Synopsis: The story of how King David brought sorrow to his land when he fell in
love with a married woman and arranged her husband's murder, which brings
down the wrath of God. David must rediscover his faith in God to save those
around him and himself.
DAY OF THE FALCON (2011) Rated R
Genre: Adventure
Starring: Antonio Banderas, Freida Pinto, Mark Strong, Tahar Rahim
Synopsis: A soaring epic of honor, greed, betrayal and love from award-winning
director Jean-Jacques Annaud. After years of bloody conflict, the leaders of two
rival kingdoms reluctantly agree to end the fighting. But when oil is discovered
between their territories, the war is re-ignited. Now it is up to their children-young
lovers who have married in hopes of bringing the families together-to find a way
to end the violence and bring peace to the land.
DCI BANKS – AFTERMATH (2013)
Genre: Drama
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Starring: Stephen Tompkinson, Lorraine Burroughs, Jack Deam
Synopsis: A young woman is unconscious, bleeding from a head wound. Hiding
in the cellar is her husband, ready to wield a knife at anyone who tries to enter,
desperate to protect his secret. What happens next leaves one of the officers dead,
the other fighting for her career and Inspector Banks with a chilling murder
investigation that will test him to the limit. The beauty and tranquility of
England's Yorkshire Dales provides a striking and contrasting backdrop in this
thrilling psychological drama.
THE DEEP BLUE SEA (2011) Rated R
Notes: Golden Globe Nominee Best Actress Rachel Weisz
Genre: Drama
Starring: Rachel Weisz, Tom Hiddleston, Simon Russell Beale
Synopsis: Hester Collyer is the wife of an upper-class judge and a free spirit
trapped in a passionless marriage. Her encounter with Freddie Page, a troubled
former Royal Air Force pilot, throws her life in turmoil, as their erotic
relationship leaves her emotionally stranded and physically isolated.
THE DETAILS (2011) Rated R
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Tobey Maguire, Elizabeth Banks, Kerry Washington, Laura Linney,
Dennis Haysbert, Ray Liotta
Synopsis: After ten years of marriage, Jeff and Nealy Lang have an idyllic
suburban home, and a relationship on the skids. But, when a family of hungry
raccoons ransacks their perfectly manicured backyard, Jeff becomes obsessed
with eradicating the pests by any means necessary. Soon the relentless rodents
aren't merely uprooting the lawn, but also overturning the Langs' entire bourgeois
existence, as the man-versus-beast battle leads into an absurd mess of infidelity.
DEXTER THE COMPLETE 7TH SEASON (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee,
Lauren Velez, David Zayas, James Remar
Synopsis: Dexter is forced to confront his greatest fear, as Debra witnesses his
insatiable, ritualistic slaying of a killer. Deb knows the secret of his Dark
Passenger, his undeniable thirst for blood, and the Code that their father Harry
instilled in him as a young boy. But as Deb tries to reconcile the unfathomable
idea that her beloved, mild-mannered brother is Miami's most notorious serial
killer, Dexter is still pulled by his impulses to seek out the guilty and exact his
brand of vigilante justice.
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Genre: Drama
Starring: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, James Remar, C.S. Lee
Synopsis: Season eight begins six months after LaGuerta's murder, and Dexter is still
managing life as a dad, brother, and serial killer. As Deb struggles to deal with the
consequences of her actions, a mysterious woman comes to work with Miami Metro,
offering firsthand information on Dexter's past.
DOCTOR WHO COMPLETE 7TH SERIES (2011)
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, Jenna-Louise Coleman
Synopsis: The Eleventh Doctor returns in thirteen blockbuster episodes plus two specials,
each a brand new epic adventure with new monsters and familiar foes like never seen
before. The first part of this series sees the Ponds in their final voyage with The Doctor.
And the final eight episodes see The Doctor and his new companion battle monsters on
distant alien planets.
DOCTOR WHO SERIES 7, PART 1 (2011)
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill
Synopsis: Join the Doctor, his companions Amy and Rory (aka the Ponds) and
numerous friends on their latest escapades through space and time where they
puzzle an unexpected invasion of Earth, save a spaceship full of dinosaurs, don
Stetsons in a Wild West adventure and are even kidnapped by the Doctor's oldest
foe. The explosive series concludes with Amy and Rory's heart-breaking farewell
a race against time through the streets of Manhattan.
DOCTOR WHO SERIES 7, PART 2 (2012)
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: Matt Smith, Karen Gillan
Synopsis: Through all of time and space, the unknown is everywhere. But
sometimes the universe's greatest mystery is the person right next to someone
else. The Doctor embarks on an epic adventure that could cost him everything.
DOCTOR WHO: THE MIND OF EVIL
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: Jon Pertwee, Roger Delgado, Nicholas Courtney, Katy Manning
Synopsis: A machine that drains evil from criminals' minds is the secret weapon
in a plan to destroy the Doctor and doom world peace. Includes a bonus clip of
the only surviving color footage of this historic 6-part adventure.
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DOCTOR WHO: THE SNOWMEN (2012)
Genre: Adventure
Starring: Matt Smith, Jenna-Louise Coleman, Tom Ward, Richard E. Grant
Synopsis: Christmas Eve, 1892, and the falling snow is the stuff of fairytales.
When the fairytale becomes a nightmare and a chilling menace threatens Earth, an
unorthodox young governess, Clara, calls on the Doctor for help. But the Doctor
is in mourning, reclusive and determined not to engage in the problems of the
universe. As old friends return, will the Doctor really abandon humankind, or will
he fight to save the world and Christmas from the icy clutches of this mysterious
menace?
DOCTOR WHO: THE VISITATION
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: Peter Davison, Janet Fielding, Sarah Sutton, Matthew Waterhouse
Synopsis: It's 1666, and England is in the grip of the Great Plague. But when the
Doctor and his companions arrive, they discover an even greater threat: the entire
planet is in danger. As the Grim Reaper stalks the countryside, the Doctor
uncovers an alien menace intent on wiping out humanity and claiming our planet
for themselves. The Terileptils have arrived, and only the Doctor can stop them.
DONNA LEON'S: COMMISSARIO BRUNETTI EPISODES 1 &
2 (GERMAN) (2000)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Joachim Krol, Barbara Auer, Michael Degen, Karl Fischer
Synopsis: Guido Brunetti is a police inspector with a keen mind, razor-sharp wit,
and a touch of melancholy. He strives to bring criminals to justice, but experience
has taught him that things such as human frailty, corruption, and police
incompetence will work against that. He takes refuge from the job in the company
of his loving wife Paola, a university literature professor, and two teenage
children, Raffi and Chiara. Contains the following two episodes: Vendetta; and
Anonymous Venetian.
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DONNA LEON'S COMMISSARIO BRUNETTI EPISODES 3 &
4 (GERMAN) (2002)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Joachim Krol, Barbara Auer, Michael Degen, Karl Fischer
children, Raffi and Chiara. Contains the following two episodes: Fatal Remedies;
and A Noble Radiance.
6 (GERMAN (2003)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Michael Degen, Karl Fischer, Uwe Kockisch, Julia Jager
children, Raffi and Chiara. Contains the following two episodes: Death at La
Fenice; and Friends in High Places.
DONNA LEON'S COMMISSARIO BRUNETTI EPISODES
7 & 8 (GERMAN) (2003)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Michael Degen, Karl Fischer, Uwe Kockisch, Julia Jager
children, Raffi and Chiara. Contains the following two episodes: Quietly in their
sleep; and Aqua Alta.
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10 (GERMAN)
Genre: Suspense
Starring: Julia Jager, Michael Degen, Karl Fischer
Synopsis: Episode 9: Doctored Evidence - Signora Battestini is dead and to
everyone who knew her, it wasn't a moment too soon. Her impoverished
Romanian cleaning lady gets pegged for the crime and Brunetti's boss declares the
case closed. Episode 10: Uniform Justice - Brunetti is deeply affected by the death
of a cadet at Venice's exclusive San Martino Military Academy and has trouble
believing such a bright and vigorous young man could take his own life.
DONNA LEON'S COMMISSARIO BRUNETTI EPISODES 11
& 12 (GERMAN)
Genre: Suspense
Starring: Uwe Kockisch, Julia Jager, Michael Degen, Karl Fischer
Synopsis: Episode 11: Death In A Strange Country - The body of a young man
found floating in a Venetian canal has been stripped of all valuables, except for a
very visible packet of cocaine. Episode 12: A Sea Of Trouble - When the murder
of two fishermen brings Brunetti to investigate the island of Pellestrina's tight-knit
community, the villagers close ranks and say nothing.
DONNA LEON'S COMMISSARIO GUIDO BRUNETTI
MYSTERIES - EPISODES 13 & 14 (GERMAN) (2007)
Genre: Suspense
Synopsis: EPISODE 13: WILLFUL BEHAVIOR - A young woman is murdered, but
Brunetti can find no sexual or financial motive. EPISODE 14: BLOOD FROM A
STONE - Fake designer sunglasses and handbags - reason enough for murder? As
Commissario Brunetti investigates what seems to be a gangland execution among rival
immigrant African peddlers of knockoff luxury goods, he discovers dozens of raw
diamonds in the apartment of an informant.
DONNA LEON'S COMMISSARIO GUIDO BRUNETTI
MYSTERIES - EPISODES 15 & 16 (GERMAN) (2007)
Genre: Suspense
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Synopsis: Episode 15: Through A Glass Darkly - The Venetian island of Murano is
known for its artisans who specialize in the traditional craft of glassmaking. Episode 16:
Suffer The Little Children - When an illegal Albanian immigrant gives birth, she's told
that her baby has died and she should ask no further questions.
DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON 3 (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery,
Dan Stevens
Synopsis: The War is over and a long-awaited engagement is on, but all is not
tranquil at Downton Abbey as wrenching social changes, romantic intrigues, and
personal crises grip the majestic English country estate for a third thrilling season.
In the wake of World War I, Robert, Earl of Grantham, sticks to his duty to
maintain Downton more firmly than ever.
DUKE (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Steven Weber, Sarah Smyth, Allison Hossack
Synopsis: Marine Sergeant Terry Pulaski, a once proud man, is now a broken
shell of himself having returned from Iraq with both PTSD and a disabling injury.
Terry struggles to be a good father and husband, but his challenges leave him
feeling like a burden to his wife and daughter. With his dog Duke in tow, he
decides to leave his family behind.
DYNASTY - SEASON 7, VOLUME 1 (1986)
Genre: Drama
Starring: John Forsythe, Linda Evans, Joan Collins, Jack Coleman, Heather
Locklear, Pamela Bellwood, John James
Synopsis: This hugely popular prime-time soap opera follows the exploits of the
Carringtons and Colbys, both "oilrich" family dynasties in Denver, CO, as they
accrue and manipulate power and wealth.
DYNASTY - SEASON 7, VOLUME 2
Genre: Drama
Starring: John Forsythe, Joan Collins, Linda Evans, Jack Coleman, Heather
Locklear, John James, Pamela Bellwood
Synopsis: This hugely popular prime-time soap opera follows the exploits of the
Carringtons and Colbys, both 'oilrich' family dynasties in Denver, CO, as they
accrue and manipulate power and wealth.
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THE EAST (2013) Rated PG-13
Genre: Suspense
Starring: Brit Marling, Alexander Skarsgard, Ellen Page, Patricia Clarkson, Julia
Ormond
Synopsis: Sarah Moss is an ambitious new recruit at an elite private intelligence
firm. Her first undercover assignment is to infiltrate 'The East,' an elusive activist
collective that terrorizes corporate leaders who commit crimes against humanity.
The more involved she gets, the more Sarah's life is in danger.
EIGER SANCTION (1975) Rated R
Genre: Action
Starring: George Kennedy, Clint Eastwood
Synopsis: An art teacher returns to a secret government bureau in order to
assassinate the killers of an American agent.
ELYSIUM (2013) Rated R
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, Alice Braga, Diego Luna, Wagner
Moura, William Fichtner
Synopsis: In the year 2154, two groups of people remain: the extremely wealthy, who
reside on an immaculate man-made space station named Elysium, and the rest, who
occupy an overpopulated, destroyed Earth. Max decides to embark on a mission that
could bring equality to the opposed worlds.
EMPIRE STATE (2013) Rated R
Genre: Action
Starring: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Liam Hemsworth, Emma Roberts, Nikki
Reed
Synopsis: After failing to get into the police academy, Chris Potamitis settles for a
security guard job with the Empire State Armored Truck Company. Chris makes
the mistake of mentioning the company's lax security to his best friend, Eddie,
and is soon unwittingly drawn into an elaborate scheme to rob the abundant
amounts of cash being stored there - resulting in the largest cash heist in U.S.
History.
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EPIC (2013) Rated PG
Genre: Children's
Starring: Beyonce Knowles, Colin Farrell, Josh Hutcherson, Blake Anderson,
Amanda Seyfried, Aziz Ansari, Allison Bills, Jim Conroy
Synopsis: The story of an ongoing battle deep in the forest between the forces of
good and the forces of evil. When a teenage girl finds herself magically
transported into this secret universe, she must band together with a ragtag team of
fun and whimsical characters in order to save their world, and also ours.
EVAN ALMIGHTY (2007) Rated PG
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Morgan Freeman, Lauren Graham, Steve Carell, Wanda Sykes
Synopsis: God asks Junior Congressman Evan Baxter to build an ark, and soon
his life changes from overnight success to downright mess when animals begin
showing up on his doorstep! Bonus features include deleted scenes, outtakes,
featurettes, and more.
EXTRAS: THE COMPLETE 2ND SEASON
Notes: Emmy Award Best Actor Comedy Series Ricky Gervais; 2008 Golden
Globe Best TV Musical/Comedy Series
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Ricky Gervais
Synopsis: What happens when an unknown actor who can't catch a break actually
catches one? For Andy Millman, who's just broken through with a TV sitcom
called When the Whistle Blows, celebrity doesn't necessarily mean happiness.
EXTRAS: THE EXTRA SPECIAL SERIES FINALE
Notes: 6 Emmy Nominations including Made for TV Movie, Lead Actor Ricky
Gervais, Sup. Actress Ashley Jensen
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Ricky Gervais
Synopsis: Andy Millman, a sitcom actor striving to become a serious artist, is
willing to do anything - including maybe even pulling the plug on his hit show to do it.
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FAILURE TO LAUNCH (2006) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Bates, Terry
Bradshaw, Zooey Deschanel
Synopsis: Tripp is 35 years old and still lives with his parents. Desperate to get
him out of the house, his parents hire Paula to give him a little push. They just
didn't expect Tripp to push back. This romantic battle of wits proves there's no
place like home.
FALLING DOWN (1993) Rated R
Genre: Drama
Starring: Robert Duvall, Tuesday Weld, Michael Douglas
Synopsis: After he's downsized from his job, an emotionally unstable man slowly
loses his mind, unleashing on those that he sees as a detriment to society. Special
features include commentary by Michael Douglas and Joel Schumacher,
Deconstructing D-Fens: A Conversation With Michael Douglas, and theatrical
trailer.
THE FAMILY (2013) Rated R
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianna Agron, John D'Leo, Tommy Lee
Jones
Synopsis: A mafia boss and his family are relocated to a sleepy town in France under the
witness protection program after snitching on the mob. Despite Agent Stansfield's best
efforts to keep them in line, Fred Blake and his family can't help resorting to old habits
by handling their problems the 'family' way. Chaos ensues as their former Mafia cronies
try to track them down, and scores are settled in the unlikeliest of settings.
FAREWELL MY QUEEN (FRENCH) (2012) Rated R
Genre: Drama
Starring: Diane Kruger, Lea Seydoux, Virginie Ledoyen, Xavier Beauvois,
Noemie Lvovsky
Synopsis: Sidonie, who serves as reader to Marie Antoinette and displays a
singular romantic devotion to the queen, witnesses the final days of the French
Revolution from inside the walls of the Palace of Versailles. The film is seen from
Sidonie's point of view, and the story takes place over the course of four days.
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FAST FIVE (2011)
Genre: Action
Starring: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana
Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Matt Schulze
Synopsis: After Brian and Mia break Dom out of jail, they find themselves
trapped in Rio de Janeiro and on the run from the law. Now one last job stands
between them and freedom, but will they make it before the corrupt businessmen,
or the feds, catch up to them?
FATHER KNOWS BEST - SEASON 5
Notes: Winner of 6 Primetime Emmys, including Best Actor and Best Actress in a
Leading Role.
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Jane Wyatt, Robert Young
Synopsis: Based on the popular radio show, a classic sitcom about a family man, his wife,
and their three children. Includes all 38 episodes of Season 5.
FATHER KNOWS BEST - SEASON 6
Notes: Winner of 6 Primetime Emmys, including Best Actor and Best Actress in a
Leading Role.
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Jane Wyatt, Robert Young
Synopsis: Based on the popular radio show, a classic sitcom about a family man, his wife,
and their three children. Includes all 31 episodes of Season 6.
FATHER OF THE BRIDE I & II
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Diane Keaton, Steve Martin, Martin Short
Synopsis: Celebrate the platinum anniversary of the unforgettable comedy classic plus
the uproarious follow-up Father of the Bride, Part II on Blu-ray for the first time ever.
Things get out of hand for befuddled father George Banks when his young daughter
unexpectedly announces her plans to wed. Life gets even crazier in the side-splitting
sequel when his daughter and his wife both announce they are pregnant, and George
desperately tries to capture the wild and crazy days of his youth.
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THE FIGHTING SEABEES (1944)
Genre: War
Starring: John Wayne, Susan Hayward, Dennis O'Keefe, William Frawley
Synopsis: A sprawling, action-packed saga with John Wayne as the head of a
construction company working at the building military sites for the Navy during
World War II. After suffering the loss of many men after a Japanese attack,
Wayne heads to Washington and helps establish the 'C.B.s' (Construction
Battalions), units of armed builders.
FILL THE VOID (HEBREW) (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Hadas Yaron, Yiftach Klein, Renana Raz, Irith Sheleg
Synopsis: Shira is a pious 18-year-old Israeli woman, engaged to a talented young man of
the same age. After her sister dies giving birth, the father is left to care for the baby and
considers leaving the country. Shira's mother discovers his plans, and pressures Shira to
marry him in order to keep the baby in the country. Shira is now torn between her own
wishes, and those of her mother. She is part of a community with strict laws of religion,
and therefore has little choice.
FLIGHT (2012) Rated R
Notes: 2 Academy Award Noms; NAACP Image Award Best Actor Denzel
Washington
Genre: Drama
Starring: Denzel Washington, Kelly Reilly, John Goodman, Bruce Greenwood,
Melissa Leo, Brian Geraghty, Tamara Tunie
Synopsis: A seasoned airline pilot miraculously crash lands his plane after a midair catastrophe, saving nearly every soul on board. After the crash, Whip is hailed
as a hero, but as more is learned, more questions than answers arise as to who or
what was really at fault and what really happened on the plane.
FOOTLOOSE/FLASHDANCE (Double Feature)
Genre: Musical
Starring: Kevin Bacon, John Lithgow
Synopsis: When a city boy moves to a small Midwest town, he discovers that the town
officials have banned rock and roll. He then goes on a quest to get it back.
Starring: Jennifer Beals
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Synopsis: An 18-year-old dreams of being a dancer. By day she's a welder and is having
an affair with her boss, by night she dances in a club.
FOR THE GLORY (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jason Burkey
Synopsis: The true life story of Olympic soccer player Kurt Kuykendall. Faced with
rejection of his perfectionist father, his mother's crippling alcoholism and his own failure
to make it as a college basketball player, Kurkendall meets Christ at an emotional
crossroad. Then at the bidding of an insistent friend, he tries out for the college soccer
team, having never played competitive soccer in his life. To everyone's surprise he
becomes an overnight sensation. His skill as a goalkeeper leads him all the way to the
Olympic games where he plays for the glory of Another.
THE FORGIVENESS OF BLOOD (ALBANIAN) (2011)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Refet Abazi, Tristan Halilaj, Sindi Lacej, Ilire Vinca Celaj
Synopsis: In northern Albania a teenage brother and sister are physically and
emotionally trapped in a cycle of violence, a result of their father's entanglement
with a rival clan over a piece of land. Special features include an audio
commentary featuring the director and cowriter Joshua Marston, audition and
rehearsal footage, and more. Feature is in Albanian.
42 (2013) Rated PG-13
Genre: Biographical
Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, Christopher
Meloni, Andre Holland, Lucas Black, Hamish Linklater, Ryan Merriman
Synopsis: History was made in 1947, when Jackie Robinson broke the
professional baseball race barrier to become the first African-American MLB
player of the modern era. 42 tells the life story of Robinson and his historymaking signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive
Branch Rickey.
THE FOUNTAINHEAD (1948)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Gary Cooper, Raymond Massey, Patricia Neal
Synopsis: An uncompromising architect refuses to change his designs, and when
he discovers the plans for one of his buildings has been changed, he blows up the
structure and attempts to defend his actions. Based on the novel by Ayn Rand.
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FOYLE'S WAR SET 7
Genre: Drama
Starring: Michael Kitchen, Honeysuckle Weeks, Ellie Haddington, Tim
McMullan, Jeremy Swift, Rupert Vansittart, Daniel Weyman
Synopsis: As the enormously popular mystery series returns, World War II is
over, but the Cold War simmers in 1946 London. DCS Christopher Foyle has
retired from police work when Britain's secret intelligence service compels him to
join its ranks. Reunited with his former colleague, newlywed Sam Wainwright,
Foyle faces new-but no less deadly-threats in the world of spies and
counterintelligence.
FRANCIS OF ASSISI
Genre: Drama
Based on the novel by Louis de Wohl
Starring: Bradford Dillman, Dolores Hart
Synopsis: The story of a lusty, fighting young adventurer who exchanged his sword for a
cross and rose to glory.
FRANKENWEENIE (2012) Rated PG
Notes: Golden Globe, Academy Award & BAFTA Award Nomination Best
Animated Film
Genre: Animated
Starring: Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short
Synopsis: Young Victor conducts a science experiment that will bring his dog
Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous consequences.
FRINGE - COMPLETE 4TH SEASON (2011)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, Blair Brown
Synopsis: Who are you? After sacrificing himself to save both worlds, Peter
mysteriously returns to ours. But he has been forgotten, by Olivia, by Walter, by
everyone. It's as if he never existed. At the same time, shapeshifters controlled by
an unknown master begin an onslaught of destruction, and now the two former
enemy universes must cooperate to defy a common foe. Fringe's thrilling 22episode fourth season continues the inspired series' synthesis of astounding
phenomena and baffling secrets.
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FRINGE - COMPLETE 5TH SEASON (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: John Noble, Joshua Jackson, Anna Torv
Synopsis: The fifth and final season delivers a climactic conclusion. Picking up
from events depicted in season four's flash-forward episode, the seemingly
peaceful Observers seized control of our universe in 2015. Now, in 2036, they
have become ruthless rulers who stand unopposed. What awaits in the future,
however, is the Fringe Team's final stand, which will bring together all they have
witnessed in preparation for the final battle to protect our world.
THE FROZEN GROUND (2013) Rated R
Genre: Suspense
Starring: Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, Vanessa Hudgens, 50 Cent
Synopsis: Inspired by a true story, it follows Alaskan State Trooper Jack
Halcombe as he sets out to end the murderous rampage of Robert Hansen, a serial
killer who has gone unnoticed for thirteen years. Risking his life, Halcombe goes
on a personal manhunt to find the killer before the next body surfaces. When a
seventeen-year-old escapee reveals key information about the case, Halcombe is
finally on the trail of the killer. But will he catch him in time to save the next
victim?
GAME CHANGE (2012) Rated R
Notes: 5 Emmy Awards; 3 Golden Globe Awards; 1 SAG Award
Genre: Drama
Starring: Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Ed Harris, Peter Macnicol, Jamey
Sheridan
Synopsis: Game Change is a searing, behind-the-scenes look at John McCain's
2008 presidential campaign, from the decision to select Alaska Governor Sarah
Palin as McCain's running mate to the ticket's ultimate defeat in the general
election just sixty days later. Told primarily through the eyes of senior McCain
strategist Steve Schmidt, who originally championed Palin and later came to
regret the choice.
GAME OF THRONES - COMPLETE 2ND SEASON
Notes: 6 Emmy Awards; 1 SAG Award Best TV Stunt Ensemble
Genre: Adventure
Starring: Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke, Maisie Williams, Nikolaj
Coster-Waldau, Alfie Allen
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Synopsis: From the scheming south and the savage eastern lands, to the frozen
north and the ancient wall that protects the realm from the mysterious darkness
beyond, the powerful families of the Seven Kingdoms are locked in a battle for
the Iron Throne.
GEORGE GENTLY SERIES 4 (2012)
Genre: Suspense
Starring: Martin Shaw, Lee Ingleby
Synopsis:A former Scotland Yard sleuth now tracking murders in Britain's North
Country, George Gently (Tony nominee Martin Shaw) is an old-time copper in
the rapidly changing 1960s. In these two feature-length mysteries, Gentry and
Bacchus investigate the suspicious death of an ex-informant facing a seemingly
hopeless future, as well as the murder of a young woman poised on the brink of
an exciting new chapter in her life.
GEORGE GENTLY SERIES 5
Genre: Drama
Starring: Martin Shaw, Lee Ingleby
Synopsis: Award-winning actor Martin Shaw stars as the principled detective
George Gently in these three feature-length mysteries. These powerful dramas
unfold against the beautiful backdrop of rural Britain during the tumultuous
1960s. Based on the long-running series of books by Alan Hunter.
GHOSTBUSTERS 2 (1989) Rated PG
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis
Synopsis: The Ghostbusters' success at saving the city in the last movie did not impress
the public, and now they're doing shows at birthday parties. But when a river of goo is
discovered underneath the city, they must stop a plot by an evil spirit in a painting.
THE GIRL (2012)
Notes: 4 Emmy Award Nominations; 3 Golden Globe Nominations
Genre: Drama
Starring: Toby Jones, Sienna Miller
Synopsis: The story of iconic director Alfred Hitchcock's obsessive relationship
with Tippi Hedren, his leading lady in The Birds and Marnie.
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GLEE COMPLETE 4TH SEASON (2012)
Notes: Emmy Award Noms Comedy Series Sup Actress Jane Lynch, Directing, Guest
Actress
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Lea Michele, Jane Lynch, Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith, Naya Rivera, Darren
Criss
Synopsis: Season four of the exhilarating Emmy-winning series finds Rachel and Kurt in
New York City, Finn with a surprising new career, Will and Emma at a crossroads and
Sue confronting a shocking situation! Meanwhile, tension mounts as the kids in New
Directions head for Regionals, facing new challenges.
THE GOOD WIFE - THE FOURTH SEASON (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, Josh Charles, Archie Panjabi,
Matt Czuchry, Chris Noth, Alan Cumming
Synopsis: A gripping blend of courtroom drama, politics and steamy personal
relationships that stars Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Julianna
Margulies as Alicia Florrick, a wife and mother who reclaims control of her
personal and professional lives after her husband, Peter, is embroiled in a sex and
political corruption scandal. As Alicia adapts to changes at home and at work as a
defense attorney, she continues to redefine and rediscover the woman she wishes
to be.
A GOOD YEAR (2006) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Russell Crowe, Marion Cotillard , Albert Finney, Freddie Highmore,
Abbie Cornish, Archie Panjabi
Synopsis: A man married to his job inherits a vineyard in France that he plans to
sell, only to find himself and a new love in the process.
GOSSIP GIRL COMPLETE 6TH AND FINAL SEASON (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford, Ed
Westwick, Matthew Settle
Synopsis: The Upper East Siders are working together to find Serena who has
gone off the grid. Her friends fear for the worst, but even they can't imagine
where to find her. Blair has offered Chuck her heart, but is her love enough to
help win back his empire? Dan has written a new book that promises to make
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more trouble and this time he has no desire to remain anonymous. Nate is
determined to finally reveal the true identity of Gossip Girl, thereby making a
name for The Spectator, and himself.
THE GREAT GATSBY (2000)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Mira Sorvino, Toby Stephens, Paul Rudd
Synopsis: Jay Gatsby is a man possessed--driven by greed, ambition and, most of
all, an unwavering desire for a woman he met before the Great War, when he was
poor and she was unobtainable?F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece is an
extraordinary journey into the heart of the American Dream and out the other
side, where the spoils of success do not always suffice. This lively and lavish
adaptation from A&E captures the heady swirl of the Jazz Age in all its excess
and decadence. As Gatsby reinvents himself in an attempt to buy his way into the
social elite of Long Island's Gold Coast, he yearns to rekindle his romance with
the woman who stole his heart years before. But when the chance finally arrives, a
shadow of tragedy is cast over what Gatsby long-imagined would be his
triumphant moment.
THE GREAT GATSBY (2013) Rated PG-13
Genre: Drama
Starring: Leonardo Dicaprio, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, Tobey Maguire, Isla
Fisher, Elizabeth Debicki
Synopsis: A would-be writer, Nick Carraway leaves the Midwest and comes to
New York City in the spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz,
bootleg kings, and skyrocketing stocks. Chasing his own American dream, Nick
lands next door to a mysterious, party-giving millionaire, Jay Gatsby. It is thus
that Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super rich, their illusions,
loves, and deceits.
GREAT OUTDOORS (1988) Rated PG
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Dan Aykroyd, John Candy
Synopsis: A family's summer vacation in the woods is ruined by unwelcome
relatives and a big mad bear.
THE GREAT SANTINI (1979)
Notes: 2 Film Festival Awards, 2 Film Critics Awards, National Board of Review Top 10
Films
Genre: Drama
Starring: Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Lisa Jane Persky
Synopsis: Bill Meechum is one of nature's hard cases, an ace marine fighter pilot so adept
at his lethal trade that they call him The Great Santini. But now it's peacetime, 1962.
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More at home playing 'top gun' in the cockpit than playing father in his own living room,
he's become that most useless of all figures: a warrior without a war. Based on Pat
Conroy's best-selling autobiographical novel, Meechum's battleground is the family
home, with his objective to mold his oldest son in his own rigid image.
GREY'S ANATOMY SEASON 9 (2013)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Patrick Dempsey, Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Justin Chambers, Sara
Ramirez, Chandra Wilson
Synopsis: It's a year of bold new beginnings as your favorite doctors return to
Seattle Grace for the biggest challenge of their lives. The plane crash that took the
life of Lexie Grey sends shockwaves throughout the hospital. But from the ashes,
romance will rise, with each surgeon handling the loss in their own personal way.
All twenty-four episodes and never before seen bonus features.
GRUMPY OLD MEN (1993) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Walter Matthau, Kevin Pollak, Ann Margret, Ossie Davis, Jack Lemmon
Synopsis: Two elderly, eccentric, next-door neighbors sustain a rancorous
relationship that only a wise observer could recognize as a very special friendship.
When a lonely, flamboyant, middle-aged widow moves in across the street from
them, the male rivalry begins.
THE GUILT TRIP (2012) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Barbra Streisand, Seth Rogen, Kathy Najimy
Synopsis: The plan for a quick stop at Mom's takes a turn when an impulse
compels Andy to invite his mother, Joyce, on a three-thousand mile cross-country
journey. But the further they go, the closer they get, and Andy realizes that they
have more in common than he ever imagined.
HALLOWEENTOWN DOUBLE FEATURE (2005)
Genre: Children's
Synopsis: This double feature includes Halloweentown and Halloweentown II: Kalabar's
Revenge.
HANNIBAL - SEASON 1
Genre: Drama
Starring: Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, Laurence Fishburne
Synopsis: FBI Agent Will Graham hunts the most notorious serial killers. He is
both gifted and cursed with an extraordinary ability: he can think, see, and feel
like his prey. What he doesn't know is that his new partner has an extreme past.
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While pursuing a cannibalistic murderer, Special Agent Jack Crawford teams
Graham with a psychiatrist, Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Dr. Lecter tests Graham every
step of the way, playing a game all his own, while they work to unravel the
mystery and catch the killer.
THE HAPPY POET (2010)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Paul Gordon, Jonny Mars, Chris Doubek, Liz Fisher
Synopsis: Bill, a struggling poet who pours his heart, soul, and last few dollars
into starting a healthy food stand, surprising friends and customers with his dry
wit and offbeat passion. Motivated by help from a rag-tag group of supporters and
a budding romance with a poetry-loving customer, Bill strives to make a
difference in the world, until surprising complications jeopardize his new
friendships and threaten Bill's dreams for a hot dog-free future.
HART OF DIXIE: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (2011)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Rachel Bilson, Jaime King, Wilson Bethel, Cress Williams, Scott Porter
Synopsis: Dr. Zoe Hart's life was going according to plan: she was on her way to
becoming a heart surgeon just like her father. But when she's told that she doesn't
have the bedside manner needed for an important fellowship, she's devastated. If
she wants to get the fellowship next year, she must become a general practitioner.
So, the New Yorker takes a chance on an offer from an admirer - in the deep
south.
HART OF DIXIE: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Rachel Bilson, Jaime King, Cress Williams, Wilson Bethel, Scott Porter,
Tim Matheson
Synopsis: Continuation of Rachel Bilson's fish-out-of-water adventures in smalltown BlueBell, Alabama. As her culture shock continues to fade, Manhattan
native Dr. Zoe Hart begins to see that she may belong in this small town more
than originally imagined possible.
HAVEN - COMPLETE 1ST SEASON (2010)
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: Emily Rose, Eric Balfour, Nicholas Campbell
Synopsis: FBI Agent Audrey Parker travels to the small town of Haven, Maine to
solve the murder of a local ex-con. Soon she discovers that Haven is a refuge for
people with supernatural powers, and it's up to her to unlock the town's
mysterious secrets, including the hidden truth about her own past.
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HAVEN - COMPLETE 2ND SEASON
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: Eric Balfour, Emily Rose
Synopsis: Former FBI agent Audrey Parker discovers that the small town of Haven is
really a secret refuge for people with supernatural afflictions. Now, it is up to her to
unlock Haven's mysterious secrets.
HAVEN - COMPLETE 3RD SEASON (2012)
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Eric Balfour, Richard Donat, John Dunsworth
Synopsis: When FBI Agent Audrey Parker arrives in Haven, Maine on a routine case, she
quickly finds herself involved in the return of 'the Troubles,' a series of supernatural
afflictions that have long cursed the seaside town and its residents. Joining the Haven
Police Department, Audrey began to realize that it was fate?not luck?that brought her to
this place and that she is inexplicably linked to the mysteries of Haven.
HEARTLAND- THE COMPLETE SEASON 5 (2011)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Amber Marshall, Michelle Morgan, Gabriel Hogan, Chris Potter
Synopsis: In season 5, the characters of Heartland will find they have to return to
their roots in order to move forward. Amy will reach a new level of
horsemanship. Lou discovers the sacrifice and reward of becoming a working
mother while transforming the Heartland Dude Ranch with her husband, Peter.
Tim will seek out his long lost son and work on building a relationship with him,
while Jack, as always, remains the rock of Heartland, keeping the family together
through thick and thin.
THE HEAT (2013) Rated R
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Kaitlin Olson, Tony Hale, Demian Bichir,
Marlon Wayans
Synopsis: Uptight FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn and foul-mouthed Boston cop
Shannon Mullins couldn't be more incompatible. But when they join forces to bring down
a ruthless drug lord, they become the last thing anyone expected: buddies.
HEMINGWAY & GELLHORN (2012)
Notes: 2012 Emmy Awards Best Original Dramatic Score, Best Sound Editing
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Genre: Drama
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Clive Owen, Robert Duvall
Synopsis: Tells the story of the passionate love affair and tumultuous marriage
between Martha Gellhorn and Ernest Hemingway, following the adventurous
writers through all the great conflicts of their time.
HENRY V (1944)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Laurence Olivier
Synopsis: A telling of one of Shakespeare's classic plays, made to boost morale of
British soldiers during World War II.
HER MAJESTY, MRS. BROWN (1997) Rated PG
Notes: Oscar-Nominated. Winner of 3 BAFTA Awards and 1 Golden Globe.
Genre: Drama
Starring: Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, Gerard Butler, David Westhead, Richard
Pasco, Sara Stewart
Synopsis: After her husband Prince Albert dies, Queen Victoria becomes
depressed and introverted. Her servant, simple Scottish Highlander John Brown,
makes her enjoy life again through his kindness and friendship with her.
However, their relationship causes a scandal that rocks the British Isles.
A HIJACKING (2013) (IN DANISH)
Genre: Suspense
Starring: Pilou Asbaek, Soren Malling, Dar Salim, Roland Moller
Synopsis: The crew of a Danish cargo ship is hijacked and taken hostage by
Somali pirates. The pirates pick the ship's cook as interpreter, to engage in
escalating negotiations and ransom demands with their company CEO and
authorities.
HITCHCOCK (2012) Rated PG-13
Genre: Drama
Starring: Sir Anthony Hopkins, Dame Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson
Synopsis: Plagued by both a reckless ego and nagging self-doubt, Hollywood
legend Alfred Hitchcock becomes obsessed with a grisly murder story that the
studios won't back. Determined, he risks his reputation, his home, and even the
love of his wife Alma as he sets out to make the film.
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THE HOBBIT - AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY (2012) Rated
PG-13
Notes: 3 Academy Award Nominations; 3 BAFTA Award Nominations
Genre: Adventure
Starring: Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett,
Hugo Weaving, Andy Serkis, Ken Stott, James Nesbitt, Aidan Turner
Synopsis: The first chapter in Peter Jackson's new epic trilogy set in Middle Earth
60 years before J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings saga. Follow Bilbo Baggins as
he's swept into a quest to reclaim the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, long ago
conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached by the wizard Gandalf, Bilbo joins
a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield.
Along the way they face many dangers; Bilbo meets Gollum and takes possession
of the 'One Ring.'
HOMELAND - COMPLETE SECOND SEASON (2012)
Notes: Emmy Awards Best Actress Drama Series Claire Danes, Best Writing
Genre: Drama
Starring: Damian Lewis, Claire Danes, Morena Baccarin, Mandy Patinkin, David
Harewood
Synopsis: Marine Sgt. Nicholas Brody is now a U.S. congressman, and former
CIA agent Carrie Mathison has returned to civilian life. But when a new and
potentially devastating terrorist threat emerges, Brody and Carrie's lives become
intertwined once again and they resume their delicate dance of suspicion, deceit
and desire.
HORATIO HORNBLOWER - THE FURTHER ADVENTURES
(1999)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay, Cherie Lunghi
Synopsis: He is the ultimate high-seas hero: a man of unshakable courage,
unwavering principles, and extraordinary skill. Joining the Royal Navy at the
outset of the bloody Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower rises quickly from
raw recruit to seasoned sailor, and his exploits become the stuff of legend.
Collection includes The Dutchess and the Devil and The Wrong War.
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THE HOST (2013) Rated PG-13
Genre: Action
Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Diane Kruger, Jake Abel, Frances Fisher,
William Hurt
Synopsis: Earth has been taken over by aliens in crisp white outfits, with each one
taking over a human 'host' so the alien race can save the planet. Fewer humans are
alive, and young Melanie has been on the run with her kid brother, Jamie, and her
Louisiana honey, Jared. The Host opens with Melanie's capture, and continues on
her odyssey as the alien who attempts to overtake her, Wanderer, battles inside
Melanie for control of her body and mind.
HOT IN CLEVELAND: SEASON 3 (2011)
Notes: 2012 SAG Award Best Comedy Series Actress Betty White
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick, Betty White
Synopsis: The third season returns for more laughs, more loves, and more
misadventures in the Midwest. Whether they're taking a gay cruise, modeling
track suits, or setting each other up on disastrous blind dates, these four fabulous
women make Cleveland the destination.
HOT IN CLEVELAND - SEASON 4
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Betty White, Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick
Synopsis: They're back and hotter than ever! It's the fourth season of the hit sitcom Hot in
Cleveland. Melanie, Joy, Victoria, and Elka reunite with some familiar faces from their
families, careers, and love lives. And for the first time, re-watch the highly anticipated
live episode It's Alive. Whether they're caught in a love triangle at their new job, landing
major movie roles, or preparing for a wedding, these four fabulous women make
Cleveland the hottest destination.
HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (2012)
Notes: Golden Globe Nominee Best Animated Film
Genre: Children's
Starring: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Molly
Shannon, Steve Buscemi, Cee Lo Green, Fran Drescher, David Spade, Jon Lovitz,
Chris Parnell
Synopsis: The Hotel Transylvania, run by Dracula, is a unique, high-end resort
catering only to the finest monsters and their families. Dracula is preparing for an
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extra special weekend - his daughter Mavis's 118th birthday - when trouble arises:
a human has stumbled upon the resort for the first time ever! Even worse: the
human has taken a liking to Mavis!
THE HOUR - SEASON TWO (2012)
Notes: Golden Globe Nominee Best Miniseries/TV Movie
Genre: Drama
Starring: Dominic West, Romola Garai, Ben Whishaw, Peter Capaldi, Hannah
Tointon
Synopsis: Season two rejoins the Hour Team in 1957 where we are introduced to
new characters. With the advent of the space race and the threat of nuclear war
looming, Britain grapples with an era of unprecedented scientific advancement,
economic oppurtunity and cultural change.
HOUSE OF CARDS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (2013)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Kevin Spacey, Kate Mara, Robin Wright, Michael R. Gill
Synopsis: Ruthless and cunning, Congressman Francis Underwood and his wife
Claire stop at nothing to conquer everything. This wicked political drama
penetrates the shadowy world of greed, sex and corruption in modern D.C.
HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER SEASON 1 (2005)
Notes: Emmy Award Outstanding Art Direction, Outstanding Cinematography 2005
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Alyson Hannigan, Neil Patrick Harris
Synopsis: When Ted's best friends decide to get married, it sparks his search to find his
own true love. Episodes include: Purple Giraffe; Okay Awesome; The Limo; Cupcake;
Nothing Good Happens After 2 A.M.; and many more.
Notes: Emmy Awards Outstanding Art Direction, Outstanding Cinematography
Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: The primetime award-winning comedy returns with episodes including Where
Were We?; The Scorpion and the Toad; Brunch; Ted Mosby: Architect; World's Greatest
Couple; Aldrin Justice; Swarley; Atlantic City; Slap Bet; and more.
Notes: 2008 Emmy Nominee Supporting Actor Comedy Series Neil Patrick Harris
Genre: Comedy
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Synopsis: Episode description: Wait for It; We're Not From Here; The Third Wheel;
Little Boys; How I Met Everyone Else; Dowisetrepla; Spoiler Alert; Slapsgiving; The
Yips; The Platinum Rule; The Bracket; The Chain of Screaming; and more.
Notes: 2009 Emmy Award Best Comedy Supporting Actor Neil Patrick Harris
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Josh Radnor, Jason Segal, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan
Synopsis: From dating dilemmas to career conundrums, the recently engaged Ted and his
feisty friends find themselves at the crossroads of young adult life. While newlyweds
Marshall and Lily contemplate parenthood, single gal Robin explores the advantages of
having 'friends with benefits.'
THE HULK (2003) Rated PG-13
Genre: Action
Starring: Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Nick Nolte
Synopsis: David Banner is involved in a freak lab accident exposing him to
gamma radiation. As a result, whenever the mild-mannered man becomes angry,
he transforms into a huge, rampaging creature that destroys everything in his path.
HYDE PARK ON HUDSON (2012) Rated R
Genre: Drama
Starring: Bill Murray, Laura Linney, Olivia Williams, Samuel West, Olivia
Colman
Synopsis: As Great Britain faces an imminent war with Germany, US President
Franklin D. Roosevelt and his wife, Eleanor, invited the King and Queen of
England for a weekend at their home in upstate New York. But during the firstever visit of a reigning British monarch to America, international affairs must be
juggled with the complexities of FDR's domestic establishment, as wife, mother,
and mistresses all conspire to make the royal trip an unforgettable one.
I LOVE LUCY: COMPLETE 2ND SEASON (1952)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball, William Frawley, Vivian Vance
Synopsis: Cuban-born bandleader Ricky Ricardo and his wife, Lucy, live in a
Brownstone apartment building on East 68th Street in New York City. The
beautiful, but daffy Lucy has the nasty habit of getting into jams, scrapes, and
predicaments of all kinds.Their best friends and landlords, Fred and Ethel Mertz,
frequently find themselves in the middle of Lucy's outlandish escapades.
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I WISH (JAPANESE) (2011)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Koki Maeda, Ohshiro Maeda, Ryoga Hayashi
Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Koichi, separated from his brother Ryunosuke due to
his parents' divorce, begins to believe that the new bullet train service will create a
miracle when the first trains pass each other at top speed, and enlists a group of
friends on an improbable mission.
ICE PRINCESS (2005)
Genre: Children's
Starring: Kim Cattrall, Joan Cusack, Michelle Trachtenberg
Synopsis: Brainy Casey Carlyle is caught between her fantasy of becoming a
championship figure skater and her mother's dream of sending her to Harvard.
She takes on the challenge of her life when she competes with the best to make
the championship circuit.
THE IMPOSSIBLE (2012) Rated PG-13
Notes: Academy Award Nomination Best Actress Naomi Watts
Genre: Action
Starring: Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin, Oaklee
Pendergast, Marta Etura
Synopsis: Based on a true story of a family caught, with tens of thousands of
strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time. But
the true-life terror is tempered by the unexpected displays of compassion,
courage, and simple kindness that Maria and her family encounter during the
darkest hours of their lives.
THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE (2013)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde, Jim Carrey, James
Gandolfini, Alan Arkin, Jay Mohr
Synopsis: When a street magician's stunts begin to make their show look stale,
superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton look to salvage their
act, and their friendship, by staging their own daring stunt.
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INJUSTICE (2011)
Genre: Drama
Starring: James Purefoy, Dervla Kirwan, Nathaniel Parker
Synopsis: When successful London barrister William Travers suffers a nervous
breakdown, he moves his family and practice to rural Suffolk. Called upon to
defend an old friend, he is caught up in a conspiracy that stretches far beyond the
courtroom. James Purefoy stars in a taut, engrossing thriller from the creator of
Foyle's War.
INSPECTOR LEWIS SERIES 6
Genre: Drama
Starring: Kevin Whately, Laurence Fox
Synopsis: Lewis and Hathaway face three new mysteries inspired by the Inspector
Morse novels of Colin Dexter. Episodes include - Down Among the Fearful; The
Ramblin' Boy; and Intelligent Design.
THE INTOUCHABLES (FRENCH) (2011) Rated R
Notes: NAACP Image Award Best International Picture
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Francois Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny, Audrey Fleurot, Clotilde Mollet
Synopsis: An irreverent, uplifting comedy about friendship, trust, and human
possibility. Based on a true story of friendship between a handicapped millionaire
and his street-smart ex-con caretaker, The Intouchables depicts an unlikely
camaraderie rooted in honesty and humor between two individuals who, on the
surface, would seem to have nothing in common.
IRON MAN 3 (2013) Rated PG-13
Genre: Action
Starring: Robert Downey, Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Kingsley, Don Cheadle,
Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Jon Favreau
Synopsis: When Tony Stark/Iron Man finds his entire world reduced to rubble, he
must use all his ingenuity to survive, destroy his enemy, and somehow protect
those he loves. But a soul-searching question haunts him: Does the man make the
suit, or does the suit make the man?
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IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA SEASON 8 (2012)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson, Rob McElhenney, Danny
Devito
Synopsis: America's favorite back-stabbing bar owners are at it again in the
outrageously over-the-top Season Eight of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia!
Join the gang at Paddy's Pub for more disagreements, divisiveness, debauchery
and depravity as Charlie and Dee find love among Philadelphia's high society, and
Dennis crashes his ex-wife's wedding. Frank loses his memory - and his mind - in
a hopeless search for lost treasure, and insanity ensues when the whole gang
winds up in therapy.
IT'S A DISASTER (2012) Rated R
Genre: Comedy
Starring: David Cross, Julia Stiles, America Ferrera, Rachel Boston, Kevin
Brennan
Synopsis: A group of close friends meet for their monthly 'couples brunch'. What
starts as a typical gathering turns into an impromptu therapy session of airing out
domestic grievances. Compounding the awkward situation is a sudden,
mysterious attack on the city. Trapped in the house and unsure of their fates, these
seemingly normal adults become increasingly unhinged to hilarious, surprising,
and revealing results.
JACK THE GIANT SLAYER (2013) Rated PG-13
Genre: Adventure
Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Stanley Tucci, Ian McShane, Bill
Nighy, Ewan McGregor
Synopsis: An ancient war is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens
a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the
Earth, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing Jack into the
battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a
brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought
only existed in legend, and gets a chance to become a legend.
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JACK REACHER (2012) Rated PG-13
Genre: Action
Starring: Tom Cruise, Richard Jenkins, Rosamund Pike, David Oyelowo, Werner
Herzog, Jai Courtney
Synopsis: Ex-military investigator Jack Reacher leaps off the pages of Lee Child's
bestselling novel and onto the big screen in this explosive thriller. When an
unspeakable crime is committed, all evidence points to the suspect in custody who
offers up a single note in defense: 'Get Jack Reacher!' The law has its limits, but
Reacher does not when his fight for the truth pits him against an unexpected
enemy with a skill for violence and a secret to keep.
JACK TAYLOR, SET 1
Genre: Drama
Starring: Iain Glen
Synopsis: Kicked off Ireland's police force for booze-related infractions, and now
working as a 'finder'/private eye in Galway, Jack Taylor takes on cases the cops
won't touch. Based on the bestselling crime fiction by Ken Bruen.
JANE EYRE (1997)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Ciaran Hinds, Samantha Morton
Synopsis: Charlotte Bronte's story of an orphan who grows up to become governess of a
mansion, and who carries a tormented love for a man named Mr. Rochester.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (1973)
Genre: Musical
Note: Based upon the rock opera "Jesus Christ superstar", book by Tim Rice
Starring: Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen, Bob
Bingham, Larry T. Marshall, Joshua Mostel, Kurt Yaghjian, Philip Toubus
Synopsis: Rock opera musical version of the last days of Christ.
JODI PICOULT COLLECTION
Genre: Drama
Starring: James Van Der Beek, Sarah Carter, Mariska Hargitay, Megan Mullally
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Synopsis: Contains three of Jodi Picoult's best selling novels in movie form:
Salem Falls; Plain Truth; and The Pact.
JUST HENRY (2011)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Elaine Cassidy, Josh Bolt, Charlie May-Clark, John Henshaw
Synopsis: A period drama set in England amid the turmoil and loss following
World War II. Based on the bestselling, award winning novel by Michelle
Magorian.
JUST MARRIED (2003) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Brittany Murphy
Synopsis: Sarah and Tom are about as opposite as you can get, but they fell in
love and got married, and now they are about to embark on their perfectlyplanned European honeymoon with disastrous, and hilarious results!
JUSTIFIED - SEASON 4
Genre: Drama
Starring: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts, Erica Tazel, Walton
Goggins
Synopsis: In Season 4, Raylan will start to pick at the thread of a cold case over 30 years
in the making, unraveling a riddle that echoes all the way back to his boyhood and his
criminal father's bad dealings. Meanwhile Boyd Crowder finds his grip on Harlan
loosening due to a Pentecostal preacher with a penchant for theatrics and a knack for
manipulation to rival his own.
THE KENT CHRONICLES
Genre: Drama
Starring: Andrew Stevens, William Shatner, Tom Bosley
Synopsis: Filled with adventure and romance, these three miniseries chronicle the saga of
the Kent family in early America. This Revolution-era romp follows the fortunes of a
young Frenchman (Andrew Stevens) as he immigrates to America and crosses paths with
historical heavyweights, including Paul Revere, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington
and Samuel Adams.
KILLING LINCOLN (2013)
Genre: Drama
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Starring: Billy Campbell, Jesse Johnson, Geraldine Hughes, Kam Dabrowski,
Brett Dalton, Tom Hanks
Synopsis: A riveting historical narrative of the heart-stopping events surrounding
the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the first work of history from megabestselling author Bill O'Reilly. Narrated by Tom Hanks.
KING LEAR (2009)
Notes: 2009 Emmy Award Nomination Best Actor Miniseries or TV Movie Ian
McKellen
Genre: Drama
Starring: Ian McKellen
Synopsis: This telecast marks Sir Ian McKellen's return to the Royal Shakespeare
Company that has resulted in a tour-de-force performance as King Lear, who
decides to abdicate and divide his kingdom between his three daughters.
KING LEAR (1976)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Patrick Magee
Synopsis: The Thames Shakespeare Collection presents this compelling
production of King Lear performed at the Stratford Festival of Canada.
THE KINGS OF SUMMER (2013) Rated R
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, Moises Arias, Nick Offerman, Megan
Mullally, Alison Brie
Synopsis: Verging on adolescence, Joe finds himself more and more aggravated
by his dad's attempts to control his life. Declaring freedom, Joe and his best
buddy Patrick, along with an odd kid called Biaggio, escape to the woods. He
declares that they're going to construct a house, just for them, with no parents or
responsibility. There they discover that they are in control of their destinies, all
alone out in the forest.
KON-TIKI (NORWEGIAN) (2012) Rated PG-13
Genre: Adventure
Starring: Pal Sverre Hagen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Gustaf Skarsgard,
Tobias Santelmann
Synopsis: Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl crossed the Pacific Ocean in a
balsa wood raft in 1947, together with five men, to prove that South Americans
back in pre-Columbian times could have crossed the sea to settle on Polynesian
islands. After gathering financing for the trip with loans and donations, they set
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off on an epic 101-day-long journey across eight thousand kilometers, all while
the world was watching.
LAST RESORT: HONOR IN DEFIANCE - THE COMPLETE
SERIES (2012)
Genre: Action
Starring: Andre Braugher, Scott Speedman, Daisy Betts, Sahr Ngaujah, Autumn Reeser,
Robert Patrick
Synopsis: After Navy SEALs are picked up in a US submarine, they receive orders to
launch a nuke. The Captain refuses to fire, even though he was ordered to do so. The US
sub is then attacked. When they escape the attack, the crew and the Navy SEALs find a
small island to take refuge on.
LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX - SEASON ONE (2012)
Notes: 2 BAFTA TV Awards: Best Drama Series & Best Writer: Drama
Genre: Drama
Starring: Anne Reid, Sarah Lancashire, Derek Jacobi, Nicola Walker
Synopsis: Childhood sweethearts Alan and Celia, both widowed and in their 70s, fall for
each other all over again when they are reunited on the internet after nearly 60 years.
Their relationship is a celebratory tale of the power of love at any age. But this is also a
story about family, and with family comes baggage. Celia's respectable, head teacher
daughter Caroline is juggling bringing up two boys and dealing with her husband's
infidelity.
A LATE QUARTET (2012) Rated R
Genre: Drama
Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Christopher Walken, Catherine Keener,
Imogen Poots, Wallace Shawn, Mark Ivanir
Synopsis: A powerful story that blends raw emotion with fiery passion to form an
unforgettable cinematic masterpiece. After 25 years together, the members of a
world-renowned string quartet learn that their beloved cellist may soon be forced
to retire. But the news stirs up equally painful challenges when competing egos,
harbored resentment, and irrepressible lust threaten to derail the group as they
struggle to maintain harmony in their music, and their lives.
LATHE OF HEAVEN (A&E) (2002)
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: David Strathairn, Lukas Haas, Lisa Bonet, James Caan
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Synopsis: George Orr is haunted by dreams that become reality. In a world where
pollution has destroyed the ice caps and plagues rage unchecked, a psychiatrist
sees Orr's power as a way to fix things, but each attempt ends in failure.
LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT 10TH YEAR
(2008)
Notes: 2009 Emmy Award Best Drama Series Guest Actress Ellen Burstyn
Genre: Drama
Starring: Chris Meloni, Mariska Hargitay
Synopsis: Follow the dedicated officers as they work with New York City's most heinous
criminals, including abusive foster parents, neglectful doctors, vicious smugglers, and
sadistic kidnappers. The recipient of 18 Primetime Emmy Awards. Contains 22 powerful
episodes.
LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT 11TH YEAR
(2009)
Notes: Emmy Award Best Guest Actress Ann Margret Drama Series
Genre: Drama
Starring: Chris Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Sharon Stone, Eric McCormack, Stephen Rea
Synopsis: Contains all 24 gripping episodes from the eleventh season in which the
officers track down the most deviant of criminals, including dangerous religious fanatics,
serial rapists, and child predators. They also grapple with deeply personal matters, as
Stabler helps his troubled son and Benson finds herself the prime suspect in a violent
case.
LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN (1945)
Notes: Academy Award Best Actress Gene Tierney and Best Cinematography
Genre: Drama
Starring: Gene Tierney, Cornel Wilde, Jeanne Crain, Vincent Price
Synopsis: An extremely possessive woman will do whatever it takes to keep her husband
all to herself, even murder. Based on the best-selling novel by Ben Ames Williams.
LEVERAGE - THE FIRST SEASON
Genre: Drama
Starring: Timothy Hutton, Christian Kane
Synopsis: Follows a team of expert thieves that take down corrupt corporations in
elaborate high-tech schemes. Features 13 episodes, including: The Nigerian Job; The
Homecoming Job; The Two-Horse Job; and The Miracle Job.
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LEVERAGE - THE SECOND SEASON
Genre: Drama
Starring: Timothy Hutton, Christian Kane, Jeri Ryan
Synopsis: Follows a team of thieves, hackers, and con artists who act as modern-day
Robin Hoods, standing up for the little guy who has been victimized by the rich and
powerful. In the riveting and timely second season, the team takes on corrupt bankers,
high fashion, the tabloid media, and, most shockingly, an old nemesis from their past!
LEVERAGE - THE THIRD SEASON (2008)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Timothy Hutton, Gina Bellman, Christian Kane
Synopsis: With the team's leader, Nate Ford, now behind bars and his nemesis working
for Interpol, a beautiful but mysterious stranger steps in to call the shots for TV's hottest
gang of master thieves. Season Three of this action-packed series starts off with a bang as
the teammates devise schemes to free Nate from prison, expose a trafficker's child slavelabor ring, and infiltrate a Department of Defense research lab to take down international
terrorists. Includes sixteen episodes, and more.
LEVERAGE - THE FOURTH SEASON
Genre: Drama
Starring: Timothy Hutton, Gina Bellman, Christian Kane
Synopsis: The stakes have never been higher in the fourth season of Leverage, the
thrilling crime drama that puts the viewer at the heart of the action. Timothy Hutton
returns as Nate Ford, now more determined than ever to fight injustice with the help of
his elite team of con artists.
LEVERAGE - THE FINALE SEASON
Notes: 2013 Winner of the People's Choice Awards Favorite Cable TV Drama
Genre: Drama
Starring: Matthew Lillard, Treat Williams, Mark Sheppard, Cary Elwes, Timothy Hutton,
Beth Riesgraf, Aldis Hodge
Synopsis: Leverage focuses on a team led by former insurance investigator turned thief,
Nate Ford. Together, they try to level the playing field for people whose lives have been
destroyed by the rich and powerful. In the final season of Leverage, the team will be
forced to face changing personal dynamics as the relationship between Parker and
Hardison heats up, and Nate continues to struggle with inner demons.
LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN (1945)
Notes: Academy Award Best Actress Gene Tierney and Best Cinematography
Genre: Drama
Starring: Gene Tierney, Cornel Wilde, Jeanne Crain, Vincent Price
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Synopsis: An extremely possessive woman will do whatever it takes to keep her
husband all to herself, even murder. Based on the best-selling novel by Ben Ames
Williams.
THE LIFE AND DEATH OF COLONEL BLIMP (1943)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Roger Livesey, Anton Walbrook, Deborah Kerr
Synopsis: It is considered by many to be the finest British film ever made. A
stirring masterpiece like no other. The indelible General Clive Candy barely
survives four decades of tumultuous British history (1902 to 1942) only to see the
world change irrevocably before his eyes. Blimp is both moving and slyly
satirical, an incomparable film about war, love, and aging.
LIFE IS SWEET (1990) Rated R
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, Claire Skinner, Jane Horrocks
Synopsis: An amusing portrait of a working-class family in a suburb just north of
London, an irrepressible mum and dad and their night-and-day twins, a bookish good girl
and a sneering lay about. A vivid, lived-in story of ordinary existence, in which even
modest dreams (such as the father's desire to open a food truck) carry enormous weight.
Perched on the line between humor and melancholy.
LIFE OF PI (2012) Rated PG
Notes: 1 Golden Globe; 4 Academy Awards; 2 BAFTA Awards
Genre: Drama
Starring: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Adil Hussain
Synopsis: Based on the bestselling novel by Yann Martel. A young Pi Patel,
overcoming a cataclysmic shipwreck, finds himself stranded on a lifeboat with the
only survivor, a ferocious Bengal tiger named Richard Parker.
LINCOLN (2012) Rated PG-13
Notes: Golden Globe Best Actor; 2 SAG Awards; 2 Academy Awards; 1 BAFTA
Award
Genre: Drama
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, John Hawkes,
Jared Harris, Tommy Lee Jones, Jackie Earle Haley, James Spader, Hal Holbrook
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Synopsis: A revealing drama that focuses on the 16th president's tumultuous final
months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change,
Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country, and
abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his
choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.
LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD (2007)
Genre: Action
Starring: Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Timothy Olyphant, Cliff Curtis
Synopsis: New York City detective John McClane delivers old-school justice to a
new breed of terrorists when a massive computer attack on the U.S. infrastructure
threatens to shut down the entire country over Independence Day weekend.
THE LONE RANGER (2013) Rated PG-13
Genre: Action
Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer, Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry
Pepper, Helena Bonham Carter, James Badge Dale, James Frain
Synopsis: A thrilling adventure infused with action and humor, in which the famed
masked hero is brought to life through new eyes. Native American spirit warrior Tonto
recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid, a man of the law, into a legend of
justice - taking the audience on a runaway train of epic surprises and humorous friction as
the two unlikely heroes must learn to work together and fight against greed and
corruption.
LONGITUDE (2000)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jeremy Irons
Synopsis: An adaptation of Dava Sobel's book, Longitude takes viewers back 250
years, when countless sea voyages ended in catastrophe because of an inability to
exact a position in the world's vast oceans.
LOOPER (2012) Rated R
Genre: Action
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt
Synopsis: In the year 2074, the mob sends problem people back in time, where a
hired gun awaits to eliminate them. Joe is one such hired gun, good at what he
does. But problems arise when the mob tries to 'close the loop,' and Joe comes
face-to-face with his future self during a hit. When Joe's future self escapes after
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he hesitates to finish the assignment, Joe must chase himself down and finish the
job.
LORE (GERMAN) (2013)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Saskia Rosendahl, Kai-Peter Malina, Nele Trebs
Synopsis: Abandoned by their Nazi parents at the end of World War II, five
German siblings, led by fourteen-year-old Lore, embark on a harrowing journey
across their war-torn country. Bonus features: making of Lore, panel discussion,
Memories of a (German Girl), and theatrical trailer.
LOVE & BASKETBALL (2000) Rated PG-13
Genre: Romance
Starring: Alfre Woodard, Omar Epps
Synopsis: From the playground to the pro leagues, Monica and Quincy taught
each other how to play the game. Now, their commitment to the sport will force
them to make a choice between each other and the game...between family and
team...between love and basketball.
LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED (DANISH) (2012) Rated R
Genre: Drama
Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Trine Dyrholm, Sebastian Jessen, Molly Blixt Egelind
Synopsis: Philip an Englishman living in Denmark, is a middle-aged widower and
estranged single father. Ida is a Danish hairdresser who's just been left by her
husband for a younger woman. The fates of these two souls are about to come
together as they embark for a trip to Italy to attend the wedding of Patrick and
Astrid, Philip's son and Ida's daughter. A story about seeking love and having the
courage to change your life - even when you think it's too late.
MACBETH (1971) Rated R
Genre: Drama
Starring: Martin Shaw, Francesca Annis
Synopsis: A vivid retelling of the Shakespeare classic with a realistic design,
unflinching drama, and an awe-inspiring atmosphere.
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MACBETH (1979)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, Bob Peck, Ian McDiarmid, John Woodvine
Synopsis: The original Royal Shakespeare Company stars in this classic, worldrenowned production of the Great Bard's riveting tale of murder, revenge, and
insanity from Tony Award winner Trevor Nunn.
MAD MEN - SEASON 6 (2013)
Notes: 8 Emmy Award Nominations including Best Drama Series
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jon Hamm, Vincent Kartheiser, Elisabeth Moss, John Slattery, Christina
Hendricks, January Jones, Jessica Pare, Robert Morse, Kiernan Shipka, Aaron Stanton,
Rich Sommer
Synopsis: The sixth season explores the glamorous and ego-driven 'golden age' of
advertising in late 1960s New York City. Don Draper and the rest of the cast continue to
captivate as they deal with the aftereffects of adultery, divorce, a merger, and an everchanging social climate.
MADAME BOVARY (2000)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Frances O'Connor, Hugh Bonneville, Eileen Atkins
Synopsis: With dreams of escaping her provincial upbringing, Emma Rouault
marries local doctor Charles Bovary. But it is not long before she feels
constrained and frustrated by married life. Ignoring her devoted husband and
immersing herself in romantic fantasies, Emma begins a string of affairs. First, a
young student, Lon, captures her imagination, but when the dashing aristocrat,
Rodolphe, shows Emma the alternatives to married life, she enters into the affair
with body and soul.
MAGIC CITY - THE COMPLETE 1ST SEASON (2012)
Notes: Golden Globe Nominee Best TV Supporting Actor Danny Huston
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Olga Kurylenko, Steven Strait, Christian Cooke,
Taylor Blackwell, Danny Huston
Synopsis: Miami Beach, 1959. Ike rings in the New Year at his Miramar Playa
Hotel. The Kennedys, the mob, and the CIA all hold court here. But everything
comes at a price. To finance his dream, Ike sold his soul to mob boss Ben 'The
Butcher' Diamond. Everyone thinks he's an honorable man, but he can't break his
pact with the devil. His life is a facade. Nothing at the Miramar Playa is what it
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seems. As Ike's world threatens to implode, he fights for his family, and the
Miramar Playa.
MAGIC CITY - THE COMPLETE 2ND SEASON
Genre: Drama
Starring: Christian Cooke, Danny Huston, Esai Morales, James Caan
Synopsis: Ike Evans risks everything in a life and death battle to rid his Miramar Playa
Hotel of the mob and Ben 'The Butcher' Diamond. Ike's dangerous plan to defeat Ben
takes Ike from Havana's glamorous casinos to dealings with a new devil. Ike's wife Vera
gets a second chance at her former dancing glory, while sons Stevie and Danny drift
farther from Ike. Changes in Castro's Cuba ripple to the shores of Miami Beach, and a
new world order begins to tear the Evans family apart.
THE MAGIC OF BELLE ISLE (2012) Rated PG
Notes: NAACP Image Award Nomination Best Actor Morgan Freeman
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Morgan Freeman, Virginia Madsen
Synopsis: Monte Wildhorn, a famous novelist, takes a cabin for the summer in
Belle Isle, and befriends the family next door, a single mom and her young
daughters, who help him find inspiration again.
MAJOR CRIMES - THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
Genre: Drama
Starring: Mary McDonnell, G. W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Michael Paul Chan,
Raymond Cruz, Phillip P. Keene, Kearran Giovanni, Graham Patrick Martin,
Jonathan Del Arco
Synopsis: The detectives in the LAPD's Major Crimes division are still reeling
from the departure of Brenda Leigh Johnson and the realization that Captain
Raydor is now in charge. Unlike Brenda, Raydor is determined to lead them with
a more team-oriented approach, sharing the credit with the people with whom she
works. Raydor's hardest job will be gaining the trust and confidence of her
detectives, who aren't quick to forget her past, especially Provenza, who has
trouble taking orders from her.
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MALCOLM X (1992) Rated PG-13
Notes: On National Film Registry; Winner of 14 Film Awards
Genre: Drama
Starring: Angela Bassett, Ossie Davis, Denzel Washington, Peter Boyle
Synopsis: The life of Malcolm X, the black activist who became a Muslim and
was a leader in the Nation of Islam until his assassination. Special features
include: 10 additional scenes, the Academy Award-nominated documentary
Malcolm X, and more.
MAN CALLED PETER (1955)
Notes: Nominated for 1955 Academy Award for Best Color Cinematography;
Dove Family Approved
Genre: Drama
Starring: Richard Todd, Jean Peters
Synopsis: Richard Todd delivers a thoroughly winning performance as Peter
Marshall, the Scottish-born minister who became Chaplain of the U.S. Senate. A
Man Called Peter is the deeply moving tale of 'a man and his close friendship with
God.'
THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK (1998) Rated PG-13
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jeremy Irons, Leonardo Dicaprio, John Malkovich
Synopsis: To save a nation, the Musketeers must reunite and embark on their most
dangerous mission ever: to free the prisoner and unlock the secret of his identity. Only
through this will they rebuild their kingdom.
MAN OF STEEL (2013) Rated PG-13
Genre: Action
Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane, Russell Crowe,
Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburne
Synopsis: A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth.
As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here
to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and
become the symbol of hope for all mankind.
MARCUS WELBY M.D. - SEASON ONE (1969)
Notes: 1969 Emmy Awards Outstanding Series, Best Actor Robert Young, Best
Supporting Actor James Brolin
Genre: Drama
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Starring: Robert Young, James Brolin
Synopsis: Marcus Welby is a kind family practitioner who tackles many sensitive
and controversial health and social issues that are still topical today. He is helped
by his young assistant Dr. Steven Kiley, and secretary/nurse Consuelo Lopez.
Includes A Matter of Humanities two hour TV movie pilot.
MARCUS WELBY M.D. - SEASON TWO
Notes: 1971 Golden Globe Best Supporting Actor James Brolin
Genre: Drama
Starring: Robert Young, James Brolin
Synopsis: Kind family practitioner Dr. Marcus Welby and his young assistant Dr.
Steven Kiley tackled many sensitive and controversial health and social issues
that are still topical today. Included here are 24 original episodes, such as: A Very
Special Sailfish; The Worth of a Man; Warn the World About Mike; To Get
Through the Night; and many others.
MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE (2011) Rated R
Notes: 2012 Independent Spirit Award Noms Best Actress, Supporting Actor, First
Feature, Producers Award
Genre: Drama
Starring: Elizabeth Olsen, Sarah Paulson, John Hawkes
Synopsis: After escaping from a dangerous cult and the watchful eye of its charismatic
leader, a young woman named Martha tries to reclaim a normal life with her family. But
the haunting memories from Martha's past trigger a chilling paranoia, and nowhere seems
safe as the fragile line between her reality and delusions begin to blur.
MARY AND MARTHA (2013)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Hilary Swank, Brenda Blethyn, Sam Claflin, Frank Grillo, James Woods
Synopsis: Two very different women-an upscale American named Mary and a middleclass Englishwoman named Martha-form an unlikely bond following the losses of their
only children from malaria contracted in Africa. Battling their lingering grief and the
strains on their marriages, the two work together to raise awareness of malaria while
recovering their sense of purpose. A story of how ordinary people can make a difference
in influencing social policy and affecting positive change.
THE MASTER (2012) Rated R
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Notes: 3 Golden Globe Noms; 1 SAG Nom; 3 Academy Award Noms; 4 BAFTA
Noms
Genre: Drama
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams
Synopsis: A striking portrait of drifters and seekers in post-World War II
America, Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master unfolds the journey of a naval
veteran who arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future, until he
is tantalized by The Cause and its charismatic leader.
MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE - COMPLETE 2ND SEASON (2010)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Ray Romano, Andre Braugher, Scott Bakula
Synopsis: Men of a Certain Age returns for a second season, with all three men
facing a number of roadblocks on their continuing journeys through midlife. They
know they can always rely on their friends to see them through. Joe recently
overcame a gambling problem and is training for a pro spot on the senior golf
tour. Owen is finally asserting himself at his family's car dealership, but is
struggling with being the boss. Terry searches for stability after disastrous
attempts to revive his acting career.
THE MENTALIST - COMPLETE 5TH SEASON
Genre: Drama
Starring: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman
Synopsis: Patrick Jane returns for Season Five of The Mentalist. Starring Emmy
and Golden Globe nominee Simon Baker as the California Bureau of
Investigation consultant and former faux-psychic obsessed with finding Red John,
the serial killer who murdered his family.
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE (2004) Rated R
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jeremy Irons, Al Pacino, Joseph Fiennes
Synopsis: This adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play is fueled by passion,
intergenerational misunderstanding, hypocrisy, religious intolerance, and
entrapment.
THE MIDDLE - COMPLETE 3RD SEASON
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher, Atticus
Shaffer
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Synopsis: The Hecks tackle the beginning of a new school year, a not-so-relaxing
Thanksgiving, and an unexpected wedding.
MIDSOMER MURDERS SET (14th Series 2011/2012)
Genre: Suspense
Starring: Neil Dudgeon, Jason Hughes
Synopsis: The series returns with new mysteries. Newly transplanted to
Midsomer, Barnaby contends with the county's murderous denizens with his
partner.
Disc 1. Death in the slow lane -- disc 2. Dark secrets -- disc 3. Echoes of the dead
-- disc 4. The oblong murders
MIDSOMER MURDERS - SEASON 15 (2011)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Neil Dudgeon, Caroline Graham, Jason Hughes
Synopsis: The cozy villages of Midsomer County reveal their most sinister secrets
in these contemporary British television mysteries. Inspired by the novels of
Caroline Graham, modern master of the English village mystery, the series stars
Neil Dudgeon as the capable Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby, with Jason
Hughes as his earnest, efficient partner, Detective Sergeant Ben Jones. Guest stars
include Warren Clarke, Joanna David, Genevieve O'Reilly, and James Dreyfus.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (1968)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Helen Mirren, David Warner, Diana Rigg
Synopsis: A film adaptation of William Shakespeare's famous play in which four
lovers sort out their problems with the help of fairies at midnight in the forest of
Athens.
LES MISERABLES (2012) Rated PG-13
Notes: 3 Academy Awards; 4 BAFTA Awards; 3 Golden Globe Awards; 1 SAG
Award
Genre: Drama
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Starring: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried,
Sacha Baron Cohen, Helena Bonham Carter, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks
Synopsis: In early 19th century France, the paroled prisoner Jean Valjean seeks
redemption, regains his social standing, and rises to the rank of mayor. He
encounters a beautiful but desperately ill woman named Fantine and cares for her
daughter, Cosette, after her death. All the while he is obsessively pursued by the
policeman Javert, who vows to make him pay for the crimes of his past.
MISS CONGENIALITY 2 (2005) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Regina King, William Shatner, Ernie Hudson, Sandra Bullock, Treat
Williams
Synopsis: This time, Federal Agent Gracie Hart goes undercover in Las Vegas to
rescue her best friend, the Miss United States Pageant winner. She also has to deal
with a new partner with anger-management issues and a dim view of Gracie.
MISS FISHER'S MURDER MYSTERIES - SERIES 1
Genre: Drama
Starring: Essie Davis, Nathan Page, Hugo Johnstone-Burt
Synopsis: Our lady sleuth sashays through the back lanes and jazz clubs of late
1920's Melbourne, fighting injustice with her pearl-handled pistol and her dagger
sharp wit.
MODERN FAMILY SEASON 4 (2012)
Notes: Emmy Awards Best Comedy Series, Best Directing Comedy Series
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Ed O'Neill, Ty Burrell, Sofia Vergara, Julie Bowen
Synopsis: Enjoy all twenty-four complete episodes of season four. Includes
Bringing Up Baby, The Future Dunphys, Goodnight Gracie, and many more.
MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (2013) Rated G
Genre: Children's
Starring: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Sean Hayes
Synopsis: Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn't
always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn't
stand each other. Monsters University unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley
overcame their differences and became the best of friends.
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MONTY PYTHON'S THE MEANING OF LIFE (1983)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Eric Idle, John Cleese, Graham Chapman
Synopsis: The comedy team takes a look at life in all its stages in their own
uniquely silly way.
MR. SELFRIDGE
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jeremy Piven, Frances O'Connor, Zoe Tapper, Tom Goodman-Hill,
Amanda Abbington, Katherine Kelly, Poppy Lee Friar
Synopsis: Emmy Award-winning actor Jeremy Piven stars as American
entrepreneur and colorful retail magnate Harry Gordon Selfridge. Pioneering and
reckless, with an almost manic energy, Harry Selfridge created a theater of retail
for early 1900s Londoners where any topic or trend that was new, exciting,
entertaining-or sometimes just eccentric-was showcased. Based on the book
Shopping, Seduction and Mr. Selfridge by author Lindy Woodhead.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (2012) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion, Reed Diamond, Clark Gregg
Synopsis: Joss Whedon's sexy and contemporary spin on Shakespeare's classic comedy
about the story of sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick offers a sensual, tragic and
occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love.
MUD (2012) Rated PG-13
Genre: Drama
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland, Reese
Witherspoon, Sarah Paulson, Sam Shepard, Michael Shannon, Joe Don Baker,
Ray McKinnon
Synopsis: Two boys, Ellis and his best friend Neckbone, find a mysterious man
named Mud hiding out on a deserted island in the Mississippi. Mud tells the boys
fantastic stories about his life, including how he killed a man in Texas and
vengeful bounty hunters are coming to get him. He says he is planning to meet
and escape with the love of his life, Juniper. The boys agree to help him, but it
isn't long until their small town is besieged by bounty hunters out for blood.
MURDER CITY
Genre: Drama
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Starring: Amanda Donahoe
Synopsis: Two unlikely detectives are teamed up to deal with the diabolical
mysteries and relentless killers in a busy inner city. As their investigations bring
them face to face with secrets and deadly situations, they put their own lives in
jeopardy.
MURDOCH MYSTERIES - SEASON 5
Genre: Drama
Starring: Thomas Craig, Johnny Harris, Yannick Bisson
Synopsis: Cutting-edge victorian science meets cunningly plotted mystery in this
award-winning Canadian TV drama. William Murdoch is a detective in Toronto
in 1895, using new forensic techniques like fingerprinting and psychological
profiling. He crosses paths with famous figures including Arthur Conan Doyle,
and H. G. Wells.
MURDOCH MYSTERIES - SEASON 6
Genre: Drama
Starring: Thomas Craig, Johnny Harris, Yannick Bisson
Synopsis: At the dawn of the 20th century, Detective William Murdoch solves Toronto's
trickiest cases with scientific insight and ingenuity in this award-winning mystery series.
From flying early aircraft to infiltrating nudist communities, consulting with Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle to helping a young Winston Churchill, Murdoch has always been a man
ahead of his time. In Season Six, he also confronts legal and social challenges to be with
his love, pathologist-turned-psychiatrist Dr. Julia Ogden.
MY BEST ENEMY (GERMAN) (2011)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Moritz Bleibtreu, Georg Friedrich, Ursula Strauss
Synopsis: Victor, the son of wealthy Jewish art dealers, and Rudi, the son of their
servant, are best friends despite their class differences and the fact they love the
same girl, Lena. But World War II upends everything, turning Rudi into a Nazi
and Victor into a helpless pawn. Then a priceless drawing by Michelangelo
becomes crucial to Nazi plans, and only Victor's family knows where it is. The
game of cat and mouse results in plane crashes, stolen identities, and the
enigmatic key to Lena's heart.
MY LEFT FOOT (1989) Rated R
Notes: 1990 Academy Award Best Actor Daniel Day Lewis, Best Supporting
Actress Brenda Fricker
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Genre: Drama
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Brenda Fricker, Alison Whelan, Kirsten Sheridan,
Hugh O'Connor
Synopsis: Christy Brown was born with crippling cerebral palsy. He learned to
use his one controllable extremity, his left foot, to become an accomplished artist
and writer. Special Features include featurettes, stills gallery, and reviews.
NASHVILLE - THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (2012)
Notes: 2013 Emmy Award Nomination Best Drama Actress Connie Britton
Genre: Drama
Starring: Connie Britton, Hayden Panettiere, Charles Esten, Eric Close, Clare
Bowen, Powers Boothe, Robert Wisdom, Jonathan Jackson
Synopsis: Behind the music of Nashville lies a web of betrayal, heartbreak, and
rivalry second to none. Rayna James is the Queen of Country, but there's a new
'royal' on the rise. Meet Juliette Barnes, a hot, young diva poised to knock Rayna
off her throne, both on the charts and in the heart of Rayna's lead guitarist and
former lover, Deacon Claybourne.
NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION (1983) Rated R
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, John Candy
Synopsis: The Griswolds embark on a car trip to Wally World.
NCIS SEASON 10
Genre: Drama
Starring: Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Cote De Pablo, Sean Murray, Pauley
Perrette, Rocky Carroll, David McCallum
Synopsis: NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is more than just an action
drama. With liberal doses of humor, it's a show that focuses on the sometimes
complex and always amusing dynamics of a team of special agents forced to work
together in high-stress situations. From murder and espionage to terrorism and
stolen submarines, these special agents travel the globe to investigate all crimes
with Navy or Marine Corps ties.
NEVER SAY GOODBYE (1946)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Errol Flynn, Eleanor Parker, Forrest Tucker, Donald Woods, Patti Brady
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Synopsis: Seven-year-old Phillippa 'Flip' Gayley wants a family...her own. So she plots to
get her divorced parents, who love her, and secretly each other, back to the altar. Will she
succeed? Other complications include a curvaceous model with her eye on Mr. Gayley
and a strapping Marine who thinks Mrs. Gayley is his secret pen pal. Never
underestimate the power of a precocious seven-year-old!
NEW TRICKS, SEASON 9
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Dennis Waterman, Alun Armstrong, Amanda Redman, Anthony Calf
Synopsis: Three retired police officers are drafted in to solve cold cases, with a
touch of comedy and drama.
THE NEWSROOM: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, Sam Waterston
Synopsis: The Newsroom takes a behind-the-scenes look at a high-rated cablenews program at the fictional ACN Network, focusing on the on and off camera
lives of its acerbic anchor, a new executive producer, and their newsroom staff.
NO (SPANISH) (2012) Rated R
Notes: 5 Film Festival Awards including 2012 Cannes Film Festival Directors'
Fortnight Award
Genre: Drama
Starring: Gael Garcia Bernal, Alfredo Castro, Luis Gnecco
Synopsis: An ad executive comes up with a campaign to defeat Augusto Pinochet
in Chile's 1988 referendum.
THE NOTE II - TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE (2009)
Genre: Romance
Starring: Genie Francis, Ted McGinley
Synopsis: An advice columnist befriends a reader who has sent her a note that
causes her to re-evaluate the decision she has made concerning her boyfriend's
marriage proposal. As seen on the Hallmark Channel.
THE NOTE III
Genre: Romance
Starring: Genie Francis, Rick Roberts, Genelle Williams
Synopsis: An advice columnist Peyton MacGruder and her husband King
Danville take an unexpected detour when an infant is abandoned at their doorstep,
transforming them into temporary parents. Peyton is reminded of her secret past
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and relies on her journalistic instincts to uncover the baby's story in this all-new
tale of hope, inspiration and second chances.
NOW YOU SEE ME (2013) Rated PG-13
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Melanie Laurent,
Morgan Freeman, Dave Franco
Synopsis: An elite FBI squad in a game of cat and mouse against 'The Four
Horsemen', a super-team of the world's greatest illusionists. 'The Four Horsemen'
pull off a series of daring heists against corrupt business leaders during their
performances, showering the stolen profits on their audiences while staying one
step ahead of the law.
NURSE JACKIE - SEASON 3 (2011)
Notes: 2012 SAG Award Nominee Best Comedy Series Actress Edie Falco
Genre: Drama
Starring: Edie Falco, Eve Best, Peter Facinelli, Paul Schulze, Merritt Wever,
Anna Deavere Smith
Synopsis: Jackie's best friend and husband put the pieces together about her pillpopping ways and confront her about her addiction. But if the people in her life
think one little intervention is going to stop her, they don't know Jackie. The great
white liar returns for another hilarious season of 12 episodes.
NURSE JACKIE - SEASON 4 (2012)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Edie Falco, Eve Best, Peter Facinelli, Paul Schulze, Merritt Wever,
Anna Deavere Smith, Bobby Cannavale
Synopsis: Season four starring Emmy Award-winning actress Edie Falco as
Jackie Peyton, a strong-willed and brilliant but very flawed emergency room
nurse. This season, Jackie comes to realize that both karma and sobriety can be a
pain. In addition to finally confronting her addiction, Jackie's street smarts and
sardonic wit are tested even further by an ambitious new hospital administrator
determined to run a tight ship and keep Jackie in line.
NUTTY PROFESSOR (1963)
Categories: Afi (American Film Institute):100 Comedies
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Stella Stevens, Jerry Lewis
Synopsis: To improve his social life, a nerdish professor drinks a potion that
temporarily turns him into the handsome, but obnoxious, Buddy Love.
OBLIVION (2013) Rated PG-13
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Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Riseborough,
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Melissa Leo
Synopsis: Jack Harper is the lone security repairman stationed on a desolate,
nearly ruined future Earth. When he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed
spacecraft, her arrival triggers a nonstop chain of events that forces him to
question everything he knows, and leaves humanity's fate in his hands.
THE OFFICE: SEASON 09 (2012)
Notes: 2013 Emmy Award Nomination Best Comedy Series Writing
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Ed Helms, Craig
Robinson, Catherine Tate, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Angela
Kinsey, Phyllis Smith, Kate Flannery, Oscar Nunez, Creed Bratton, Paul
Lieberstein, Ellie Kemper
Synopsis: Andy's back in charge as regional manager at Dunder Mifflin, but a
journey of self-discovery leads to unexpected consequences. Jim lands the job of
his dreams but he and Pam must now adjust to a long-distance relationship.
Meanwhile, Dwight steps up on the family farm; Darryl looks at new career
opportunities; and Erin struggles with matters of the heart. And, everyone is
excited to finally see the long-awaited documentary about their lives in the office,
an event nine years in the making!
OLD YELLER 2 MOVIE COLLECTION
Genre: Children's
Starring: Kevin Corcoran, Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker, Chuck Connors
Synopsis: Includes the original Old Yeller in widescreen format and its sequel,
Savage Sam, in full screen format.
OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN (2013) Rated R
Genre: Action
Starring: Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Angela Bassett, Cole
Hauser, Robert Forster, Ashley Judd, Melissa Leo, Dylan McDermott
Synopsis: When the president is kidnapped by a terrorist who seizes control of the
White House (Secret Service Code: 'Olympus'), disgraced former presidential
guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As the national
security team rushes to respond, they must rely on Banning's insider knowledge to
save the president and prevent an even greater catastrophe.
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ONCE UPON A TIME: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jennifer Morrison, Ginnifer Goodwin, Josh Dallas, Lana Parrilla, Robert
Carlyle, Raphael Sbarge
Synopsis: On her 28th birthday, Emma Swan meets Henry, the son she gave up for
adoption 10 years ago. Henry believes Emma is the daughter of Snow White and Prince
Charming, prophesied to break a powerful curse. Unconvinced, Emma returns Henry to
Storybrooke, where she encounters the enigmatic Mr. Gold and clashes with mayor
Regina Mills, the boy's adoptive mother, who Henry insists is none other than the Evil
Quee.
OPERATION GRANDMA (HEBREW)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Rami Heuberger, Ami Smolarchik, Tzach Shpitzen
Synopsis: An award-winning satire about three brothers whose simple task of burying
their grandmother turns into a complex 'military' operation.
ORANGES & SUNSHINE (2010) Rated R
Genre: Drama
Starring: Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, Emily Watson
Synopsis: The unforgettable true story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker
who uncovered one of the most controversial scandals of recent times: the
organized deportation of innocent children from the UK to Australia, where they
were thought to be lost in the system forever. Against overwhelming odds, and
with little regard for her own safety, Humphreys reunited thousands of families
and brought worldwide attention to a corrupt system and an extraordinary
miscarriage of justice.
OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL (2013)
Genre: Adventure
Starring: James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, Mila Kunis
Synopsis: A small-time magician is whisked away to an enchanted land and is
forced into a power struggle between three witches.
PACIFIC RIM (2013) Rated PG-13
Genre: Action
Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Idris Elba, Charlie Day, Burn Gorman
Synopsis: When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the
sea, a war began. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice
but to turn to two unlikely heroes: a washed-up former pilot and an untested trainee, who
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are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together,
they stand as mankind's last hope against the mounting apocalypse.
PARADE'S END (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rebecca Hall, Rupert Everett, Adelaide
Clemens, Miranda Richardson, Roger Allam
Synopsis: An epic story of love and betrayal, set during a formative period in
British history, from the twilight years of the Edwardian era to the end of World
War I. Based on the quartet of novels by Ford Madox Ford, this five-part
miniseries was adapted for the screen by Tom Stoppard.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE (2012) Rated PG
Genre: Children's
Starring: Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei, Tom Everett Scott, Bailee
Madison
Synopsis: Old-school grandparents Artie and Diane get more than they bargained
for when they get stuck babysitting their type-A daughter's overprotected kids.
But things go from hectic to hysterical when Artie realizes the kids are running
the house with their newfangled technology. By playing by his own rules, which
include sugary snacks, old fashioned games, and tough love, Artie manages to
outsmart the kids and achieve the impossible - bringing the family closer together.
PARENTHOOD - SEASON 04 (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard, Monica Potter
Synopsis: Family dynamics are shifting for all three generations of Bravermans as
Julia and Joel adjust to life with their adopted son, Crosby and Jasmine settle into
married life, Sarah gets engaged, and Adam and Kristina react to news that
changes everything.
PARKS & RECREATION - SEASON FIVE
Notes: 2013 Emmy Award Nomination Best Comedy Actress Amy Poehler
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari
Synopsis: Leslie Knope takes on new challenges as the newly-elected city
councilwoman of Pawnee, Indiana. She stands her ground for what she believes in
and puts up a strong fight, all while balancing her personal relationship with Ben
and planning for a wedding. Meanwhile, assistant Andy pursues a career in law
enforcement, Ann makes a dramatic life decision, and Ron is smitten with a new
lady.
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PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS (2013) Rated PG
Genre: Adventure
Starring: Logan Lerman, Sean Bean, Uma Thurman, Nathan Fillion, Douglas Smith,
Alexandra Daddario
Synopsis: Based on the publishing phenomenon, Percy Jackson and other young
demigods continue to fight, but this time in the sea, to fulfill their destinies. To save their
world, Percy and his friends must find the fabled and magical Golden Fleece. Embarking
on a treacherous odyssey into the uncharted waters of the Sea of Monsters (known to
humans as the Bermuda Triangle), they battle terrifying creatures, an army of zombies,
and the ultimate Evil.
THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER (2012) Rated PG-13
Genre: Drama
Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Dylan McDermott, Kate
Walsh, Paul Rudd
Synopsis: The Perks of Being a Wallflower is based on the wildly popular novel
by Stephen Chbosky about a freshman named Charlie who is always watching
from the sidelines until a pair of charismatic seniors takes him under their wing.
Beautiful, free-spirited Sam and her fearless stepbrother Patrick shepherd Charlie
through new friendships, first love, burgeoning sexuality, bacchanalian parties,
midnight screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and the quest for the
perfect song.
PERSON OF INTEREST: THE COMPLETE 1ST SEASON
(2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman
Synopsis: Using data siphoned off the U.S. intelligence agencies' threat matrix,
information not related to terrorism, but rather violent crimes of a personal nature,
during each episode, the former CIA agent and his enigmatic partner identify a
'person of interest' and set about solving the mystery of the impending crime.
Tapping into the world's Big Brother-like surveillance network, the shadowy duo
knows that something bad is going to happen; it's their mission to discover what
that event will be.
PERSON OF INTEREST: THE COMPLETE 2ND SEASON
(2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman
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Synopsis: This crime thriller follows presumed-dead former CIA agent, John
Reese, who teams up with mysterious billionaire Harold Finch to prevent violent
crimes with high-tech surveillance and their own brand of vigilante justice. With
Finch missing, Reese enlists Detectives Joss Carter and Lionel Fusco to join the
search for his friend. Will Reese and his team find Finch before it's too late? Who
will be the next person of interest? Find out in these 22 riveting episodes of
Season Two.
PHIL SPECTOR (2013)
Notes: 7 Emmy Award Nominations including Best Miniseries/TV Movie, Actor
and Actress
Genre: Biographical
Starring: Al Pacino, Helen Mirren, Jeffrey Tambor, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rebecca
Pidgeon
Synopsis: Academy Award winners Al Pacino and Helen Mirren star in this
production written and directed by Pulitzer Prize-winning and Oscar-nominated
playwrite David Mamet. An exploration of the client-attorney relationship
between legendary music producer Phil Spector and defense attorney Linda
Kenney Baden, who represented Spector during his first trial for murder.
PITCH PERFECT (2012) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson
Synopsis: Arriving at her new college, Beca finds herself not right for any clique.
Somehow she's muscled into one that she never would have picked on her own:
alongside mean girls, sweet girls, and weird girls whose only thing in common is
how good they sound when they sing together. When Beca leads this a cappella
singing group out of their traditional arrangements and perfect harmonies into allnew mash-ups, they fight to climb their way to the top of college music
competitions.
PLAYING FOR KEEPS (2012) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Dennis Quaid, Uma Thurman, Catherine
Zeta-Jones
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Synopsis: A former sports star who's fallen on hard times starts coaching his son's
soccer team as a way to get his life together. His attempts to become an adult are
met with challenges from the attractive soccer moms who pursue him at every
turn.
POLITICAL ANIMALS
Notes: Emmy Award Best Supporting Actress Miniseries/TV Movie Ellen Burstyn
Genre: Drama
Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Carla Gugino, James Wolk, Sebastian Stan, Ciaran Hinds
Synopsis: Politicians are a breed of their own, striving to serve their country while their
personal dramas play out under the media spotlight's glare. Elaine Barrish Hammond, a
former first lady to the president and current Secretary of State, struggles to keep her
family together as she deflects probing questions from journalist Susan Berg. Watch the
captivating First Family weather the all-too-real dynamics of political and personal life
with grit, intelligence, and vulnerable honesty.
PREMONITION (2007) Rated PG-13
Genre: Suspense
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Julian McMahon, Nia Long, Amber Valletta, Peter
Stormare, Marc Macaulay
Synopsis: A housewife's life is shattered when she finds out her husband Jim has
been killed in a gruesome car accident, but when she awakes the next morning, he
is still alive and well. As she keeps having dreams about his death, she must
decide what to do.
PRETTY LITTLE LIARS - COMPLETE 3RD SEASON (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Holly Marie Combs, Lucy Hale, Ian
Harding, Laura Leighton, Chad Lowe, Shay Mitchell, Sasha Pieterse
Synopsis: As the third season begins, a summer has passed since Aria, Emily,
Hanna and Spencer found out about Mona being ''A'' and the death of Maya. With
the terror seemingly over and an alleged murderer now behind bars, the town of
Rosewood is slowly healing from old and new wounds. Now back together and
coming upon the second anniversary of Alison's disappearance, the girls find
themselves back on the defensive when a shocking event rocks Rosewood.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (1940)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Laurence Olivier, Greer Garson, Mary Boland, Margaret Rutherford
Synopsis: Mr. Darcy sets all fair maidens' hearts aflutter, except for that of
Elizabeth Benett. Based on the 1813 novel by Jane Austen.
PRIDE & PREJUDICE (2003)
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Genre: Drama
Synopsis: Set in a present day college environment, this comedy adheres closely
to the original novel.
PRIMARY COLORS (1998) Rated R
Notes: BAFTA Award Best Adapted Screenplay; SAG Award Best Supporting
Actress Kathy Bates
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Emma Thompson, Kathy Bates, John Travolta
Synopsis: A story about a Southern presidential hopeful and his pushy wife who
bear similarities to the Clintons.
PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE (1969)
Notes: Best Actress Maggie Smith
Genre: Drama
Starring: Maggie Smith
Synopsis: A teacher in a 1920s Scottish girls' school captivates her students with
her fascist ideals and free-thinking attitude.
THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE (1978)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Geraldine McEwan, Lynsey Baxter, Amanda Kirby, Vivienne Ross
Synopsis: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie tells the story of an educator's effect on
impressionable young ladies at the Marcia Blaine School for Girls in Edinburgh,
revealing the challenges they face growing up in 1930s Scotland. Devoted to her
students, Miss Brodie endeavors to fill them with a love of art and culture and as
much self-confidence as she possesses. In doing so, she offends the conservative
Miss Gaunt, tests the patience of headmistress Miss Mackay, and incites the
passions of married art instructor Teddy Lloyd.
PRINCE AVALANCHE (2013) Rated R
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Paul Rudd, Emile Hirsch
Synopsis: An odd couple of sorts, introspective and stern Alvin and his girlfriend's
brother, Lance, dopy and insecure, leave the city behind to spend the summer of 1988
repainting traffic lines on a desolate country highway that's been ravaged by wildfire. The
men bicker and joke with each other, eventually developing an unlikely friendship.
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Notes: 2006 People's Choice Award Favorite New Television Drama
Genre: Drama
Starring: Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, Robin Tunney, Stacy Keach
Synopsis: Most men would do anything to get out of jail, but Michael Scofield
will do anything to get in. His brother has been sentenced to die for a crime he
didn't commit, and the only way to save him is from the inside out.
PRISON BREAK SEASON 2
Genre: Drama
Starring: Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, Robin Tunney, Stacy Keach
Synopsis: After escaping from prison, Lincoln Burrows and Michael Scofield are
on the run with one goal in mind: to clear Lincoln's name and uncover the hidden
$5 million.
Genre: Drama
Starring: Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, William Fichtner
Synopsis: Includes episodes 1-14 of the third season. Disc 1: Orientation;
Fire/Water; Call Waiting; and Good Fences. Disc 2: Interference; Photo Finish;
Vamonos; and Bang and Burn. Disc 3: Boxed In; Dirt Nap; Under and Out; and
Hell and High Water.
Notes: SAG Award Nominee Best Stunt Ensemble TV Series
Genre: Drama
Starring: Dominic Purcell, Wentworth Miller, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, William
Fichtner
Synopsis: Revenge, deceit, and edge-of-your-seat action lead to the most
breathtaking, suspenseful series finale. Own the DVD that takes you behind the
scenes with action too explosive for TV.
PRISONERS (2013) Rated R
Genre: Drama
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Paul Dano, Viola Davis, Maria Bello, Terrence
Howard, Melissa Leo
Synopsis: Keller Dover is facing every parent's worst nightmare. His six-year-old
daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy. The only lead is a
dilapidated RV that had been parked on their street. Heading the investigation, Detective
Loki arrests its driver but a lack of evidence forces his release. As the police pursue
multiple leads, Dover knows his child's life is at stake and decides he must take matters
into his own hands. How far will he go to protect his family?
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PROMISED LAND (2012) Rated R
Genre: Drama
Starring: Matt Damon, Frances McDormand, John Krasinski, Terry Kinney, Hal
Holbrook
Synopsis: Corporate salesman Steve Butler has been dispatched to the rural town
of McKinley with his sales partner to offer much-needed relief to the
economically hard-hit residents in exchange for drilling rights to their properties.
As they grapple with a surprising array of both open hearts and closed doors, the
outsiders soon discover the strength of an American small town at a crossroads.
PROUD (2004) Rated PG
Genre: Drama
Starring: Ossie Davis, Stephen Rea
Synopsis: The USS Mason entered WWII on a presumably doomed mission. The
all African-American crew overcame the harsh realities of war abroad and
segregation at home...and was finally honored for its heroism in 1994.
QUARTET (2013) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Billy Connolly, Tom Courtenay,
Pauline Collins
Synopsis: The rumor circling the halls is that Beecham House (the home for
retired musicians) is soon to play host to a new resident. Word is, it's a star.
Reginald, Wilfred, and Cecily are in for a special shock when the new arrival
turns out to be none other than their former singing partner, Jean. Her subsequent
career as a star soloist, and the ego that accompanied it, split up their long
friendship and ended her marriage to Reggie, who takes the news of her arrival
particularly hard.
THE RAINBOW TRIBE (2011)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: David James Elliott, Ed Quinn, Julie Ann Emery, Grayson Russell
Synopsis: Based on a true story, Morgan Roberts is in the fight of his life as he
battles a personal crisis. Returning to the summer camp of his youth, Morgan
reunites with his childhood friend and now camp director 'Sunny', and finds
himself as the camp counselor of a ragtag group of 10 year olds. On an
unforgettable journey of a desperate man in search of a miracle, this oddball
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group will have you laughing and crying as they find their way to the best
summer of their lives.
RED DOG (2011) Rated PG
Genre: Drama
Starring: Josh Lucas, Rachael Taylor, Noah Taylor, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Paul
Blackwell, Luke Ford
Synopsis: In the tradition of Lassie, and adapted from the Louis de Bernieres bestselling novel, Red Dog is based on a true story. In this warm-hearted story, Red
Dog becomes a legend with the wild outback locals. Along the way, Red Dog
finds the person he's been searching for. Sometimes you pick the dog. Sometimes
the dog picks you!
THE RED PONY (1949)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Robert Mitchum, Myrna Loy, Louis Calhern, Shepperd Strudwick, Peter
Miles, Margaret Hamilton, Beau Bridges
Synopsis: John Steinbeck adapted three of his own classic short stories to create a
powerful family portrait. Young Tom is unable to find the love and guidance he
needs from his parents. For friendship and support, Tom turns to the easy-going
hired hand, Billy Buck. In an attempt to become closer to his son, Tom's father
gives him a red pony to raise. As the horse becomes the focus of Tom's life, it
ultimately drives the family further apart as Tom turns to Billy for help in rearing
his beloved pet.
RED 2 (2013) Rated PG-13
Genre: Action
Starring: Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker, Anthony
Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Synopsis: Retired black-ops CIA agent Frank Moses rejoins his unlikely team of elite
operatives for a global quest to track down a missing portable nuclear device.
RELUCTANT FUNDAMENTALIST (2012) Rated R
Genre: Suspense
Starring: Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson, Liev Schreiber, Kiefer Sutherland
Synopsis: When an American academic in Pakistan is kidnapped by antiAmerican radicals, the CIA thinks popular young Pakistani professor Changez is
involved. But as Changez tells his story about his life in the US to an American
foreign correspondent, the truth becomes harder to pin down.
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RENT (2005)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Taye Diggs, Rosario Dawson
Synopsis: The story of eight friends dealing with life and love in Manhattan's
Alphabet City in 1989. Over the course of a year, the friends face poverty, drug
addiction, break-ups, reconciliations, eviction, and AIDS.
REVENGE: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Emily Vancamp, Madeline Stowe, Joshua Bowman, Gabriel Mann
Synopsis: Emily Thorne returns to the Hamptons with a vengeance. Her enemies
may be the same, but her mission now takes on a new, suspenseful twist. Feel the
power of television's most seductive series, as the action and passion hit new
heights in all Twenty-Two episodes of Revenge: The Complete Second Season.
Emily will stop at nothing to uncover the secrets of her father's murder, but the
web of deceit is larger than she ever imagined. Now, with her mother in the
picture, even more will be revealed.
RING OF FIRE (2013)
Notes: 2013 Emmy Award Nomination Best Miniseries/TV Movie Directing, Hairstyling
Genre: Biographical
Starring: Jewel, Matt Ross, John Doe
Synopsis: June Carter Cash wrote Johnny Cash's most famous song, 'Ring of Fire,' while
she was falling in love with the fascinating and difficult musician who was the love of her
life. Ring of Fire takes viewers inside that volatile relationship, as seen through the eyes
of their son, John, as well as profiling the woman who patiently supported one of country
music's biggest stars even as she found her own idiosyncratic path to stardom.
RIZZOLI & ISLES - COMPLETE 1ST SEASON
Genre: Drama
Starring: Angie Harmon, Jordan Bridges, Sasha Alexander
Synopsis: Combative, working-class Boston detective Jane Rizzoli and cool, cerebral
medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles in an exciting police procedural with a compelling
point of view, based on the bestselling novels by Tess Gerritsen. The two women have
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each other's backs as they investigate their city's grittiest and most puzzling homicides,
from the Back Bay to back alleys.
RIZZOLI & ISLES - COMPLETE 2ND SEASON
Genre: Drama
Starring: Angie Harmon, Sasha Alexander, Jordan Bridges, Lee Thompson Young, Bruce
McGill, Lorraine Bracco
Synopsis: Homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and forensic pathologist Maura Isles are close
friends, complete opposites and on the case in all 15 gritty episodes based on the bestselling novels by Tess Gerritsen. Season Two sees brash Jane healing emotional and
physical scars as old loves re-appear and her mother Angela deals with divorce.
Meanwhile, Jane's ex-con brother Tommy has eyes for cerebral Maura, whose own
family life is complicated by her adoptive mother Constance.
THE ROBE (1953)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jean Simmons, Richard Burton
Synopsis: Story of a Roman tribune who wins the robe of recently crucified Christ
in a dice game.
ROBOT & FRANK (2012) Rated PG-13
Notes: 2012 Sundance Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize; Spirit Award Nom
Best First Screenplay
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Frank Langella, Peter Sarsgaard, James Marsden, Susan Sarandon, Liv
Tyler
Synopsis: Frank is an aging ex-jewel thief, and his two grown children are
worried that he can no longer care for himself. In deciding what to do with Frank,
the most likely option appears to be putting him in a nursing home. But Frank's
son comes up with another option: buy Frank a walking, talking robot
programmed to look after him and improve his physical and mental health. Frank
resists the robot at first, but he warms to it after realizing that it could be the
perfect heist companion.
ROMEO AND JULIET (1996)
Genre: Music
Starring: Leonardo Dicaprio, Claire Danes, John Leguizamo
Synopsis: Baz Luhrmann's dazzling and unconventional adaptation of William
Shakespeare's classic love story is spellbinding. The setting has been moved from
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its Elizabethan origins to the futuristic backdrop of Verona Beach with these starcrossed lovers.
ROMEO & JULIET (1968) Rated PG
Notes: Academy Award Best Costume Design, Best Cinematography
Genre: Romance
Starring: Michael York, Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey
Synopsis: A young couple shares love despite prohibitive conflict between their
families in this adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play.
ROMEO & JULIET (1976)
Genre: Drama
Synopsis: Produced by Britain's distinguished Thames Television, this moving
interpretation features a sparkling, youthful cast including Ann Hasson and
Christopher Neame, authentic sets, and colorful costumes.
A ROYAL AFFAIR (DANISH) (2012)
Notes: Academy Award & Golden Globe Nomination Best Foreign Language
Film
Genre: Drama
Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, Alicia Vikander, Mikkel Boe Folsgaard, Trine
Dyrholm, David Dencik
Synopsis: The passionate and forbidden romance between the insane Danish
King, the royal physician, and the young but strong-willed Queen leads to a
revolution that changes an entire nation.
RUMOR HAS IT (2005) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Kevin Costner, Shirley Maclaine, Jennifer Aniston,
Christopher McDonald, Mena Suvari
Synopsis: Sarah has finally agreed to marry her boyfriend Jeff, but isn't sure if
marriage is what she wants. She's on her way home to attend her sister's wedding.
While there, she stumbles on a family secret, and starts to question her roots.
RUST AND BONE (FRENCH) (2012) Rated R
Notes: 1 Spirit Award Nom; 2 BAFTA Award Noms; 1 SAG Nom; 2 Golden
Globe Noms
Genre: Drama
Starring: Marion Cotillard, Matthias Schoenaerts, Armand Verdure
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Synopsis: Ali and his son depart Belgium for Antibes to reside with his sister and
her husband. Ali's connection with Stephanie, a killer whale trainer, intensifies
when she endures a horrific accident.
SABRINA (1995)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Julia Ormond, Greg Kinnear, Fanny Ardant, Harrison Ford
Synopsis: A workaholic businessman plays a dangerous game when he decides to transfer
the chauffeur's daughters affection from his feckless engaged brother to himself in order
to protect the family business.
SABRINA (1954)
Genre: Romance
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, William Holden, Audrey Hepburn
Synopsis: David and Linus are brothers, running a corporate empire. Linus is all work,
David is all play. When the chauffeur's daughter comes back from Paris she finds she has
the attention of David, whom she has always liked, but starts to fall in love with Linus.
SAFE HAVEN (2013) Rated PG-13
Genre: Drama
Starring: Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough, Cobie Smulders, David Lyons
Synopsis: Based on the novel from Nicholas Sparks, a young woman with a
mysterious past lands in Southport, North Carolina, where her bond with a
widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her.
SANDY BOTTOM ORCHESTRA (2001) Rated R
Notes: Gold Honor 2001 Parents' Choice Award
Genre: Children's
Synopsis: A heart-warming story based on the novel by husband and wife team
Garrison Keillor and Jenny Lind Nilsson.
THE SAPPHIRES (2012) Rated PG-13
Notes: 18 Film Awards
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens,
Miranda Tapsell, Tory Kittles
Synopsis: Inspired by a true story, it's 1968, and four young, talented Australian
Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship, and war when their all-girl group the
Sapphires entertains U.S. troops in Vietnam.
SATAN NEVER SLEEPS (1962)
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Genre: Drama
Starring: William Holden
Synopsis: A priest arrives at a mission-post in China accompanied by a young
native girl who has joined him along the way.
SCANDAL - THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Kerry Washington, Katie Lowes, Darby Stanchfield, Tony Goldwyn
Synopsis: When trouble rears its ugly head, headline-making, life-ruining trouble,
there's only one person to call: the legendary Olivia Pope. With her steadfast rule
of always trusting her gut, Olivia leads an expert team of crisis management
consultants skilled at making even the most sordid, salacious scandals disappear.
But as these self-proclaimed 'gladiators in suits' begin to reveal the cracks in their
armor, will the masters of damage control be able to control the damage in their
own personal lives?
SCANDAL - THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON (2012)
Notes: Emmy Award Nomination Best Dramatic Series Actress, Guest Actor
Genre: Drama
Starring: Kerry Washington, Guillermo Diaz, Tony Goldwyn, Columbus Short,
Katie Lowes, Joshua Malina
Synopsis: Experience every breathless, jaw-dropping moment as Olivia Pope and
her team of 'gladiators in suits' turn up the heat and raise the stakes in Scandal:
The Complete Second Season. For Olivia Pope and Associates, cleaning up other
people's messes takes a shattering personal toll. Season Two blows the lid off
Quinn's identity, exposes Huck's dark past, and uncovers Olivia's darkest secret
something so shocking and enormous that it threatens the entire nation.
SCHINDLER'S LIST (20TH ANNIVERSARY)
Notes: 7 Academy Awards; On the National Film Registry; ABC News &
People's Best Political/Historical Film
Genre: Drama
Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley
Synopsis: The incredible true story follows the enigmatic Oskar Schindler, who
saved the lives of more than 1,100 Jews during the Holocaust. It is the triumph of
one man who made a difference and the drama of those who survived one of the
darkest chapters in human history because of what he did.
SEAL TEAM SIX: THE RAID ON OSAMA BIN LADEN
Genre: Action
Starring: Cam Gigandet, Anson Mount, Freddy Rodriguez, Xzibit
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Synopsis: Based on a true story. When the rumored whereabouts of Osama bin
Laden are revealed, the CIA readies a team of seasoned U.S. Navy SEALs for the
mission of a lifetime. Despite inconclusive evidence that bin Laden is inside the
compound, and ignoring the possible ramifications of an unannounced attack on
Pakistani soil, the Pentagon orders the attack. The SEAL team bands together to
complete their mission of justice in a riveting showdown.
SECOND SIGHT COMPLETE COLLECTION (2010)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Clive Owen, Claire Skinner
Synopsis: DCI Ross Tanner is a great detective with excellent powers of
observation. While leading a high-profile investigation, however, he begins to
lose his vision. DI Tully soon guesses Tanner's secret and makes a deal: she will
be his eyes, if he agrees to further her career. To keep working, Tanner must
overcome fear, re-invent his methods, and develop his 'second sight.'
SECRET SUNSHINE (KOREAN) (2007)
Notes: 2007 Cannes Film Festival Best Actress Do-yeon Jeon
Genre: Drama
Starring: Do-Yeon Jeon, Kang-Ho Song
Synopsis: A master of intensely emotional human dramas, director Lee Changdong is a leading light of contemporary Korean cinema, and his place on the
international stage was cemented by his stirring and unpredictable work
examining grief and deliverance. An effortless mix of light and uncompromising
darkness, Secret Sunshine is the story of a widowed piano teacher who moves
with her young son from Seoul to her late husband's provincial hometown for a
fresh start.
SECRET WINDOW (2004) Rated PG-13
Genre: Drama
Starring: John Turturro, Maria Bello, Johnny Depp
Synopsis: Mort, an author, finds his life in shambles. He has drinking and
smoking addictions, his wife wants a divorce, and then a man appears and accuses
him of plagiarizing his work. Mort struggles to maintain some control and restore
order.
THE SEVEN YEAR HITCH (2012)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Darrin Brooks, Griffin Cleveland, Ryan Doom, Natalie Hall, George
Wendt
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Synopsis: Jennifer and Kevin have been inseparable since becoming best friends
at age six. So when Jennifer graduates from college and begins building a career
in charity, she thinks it's only right to let drop-out Kevin live in her newly
purchased house until he gets back on his feet. Seven years later, Jennifer is
continuing up the career ladder while Kevin is still golf caddying and waiting for
his big break. Jennifer is happy to let Kevin march to his own beat, but her new
boyfriend, arrogant corporate manipulator Bryce, wants her to kick Kevin to the
curb.
SHAMELESS - COMPLETE 1ST SEASON (2011)
Notes: 2011 Emmy Nomination Best Guest Drama Actress Joan Cusack
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Emmy Rossum, William H. Macy
Synopsis: Meet the fabulously dysfunctional Gallagher family. Dad's a drunk,
Mom split long ago, eldest daughter Fiona tries to hold the family together. Eldest
son Philip (Lip) trades his physics tutoring skills for sexual favors from
neighborhood girls. Middle son Ian is gay. Youngest daughter Debbie is stealing
money from her UNICEF collection. Ten-year-old Carl is a budding sociopath
and an arsonist, and toddler Liam is, well, he might actually be black, but nobody
has a clue how.
SHAMELESS - COMPLETE 3RD SEASON (2013)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky, Emma
Greenwell, Noel Fisher
Synopsis: Frank's latest schemes range from gigs as a drug mule and gay rights
spokesperson to calling Child Services on his own kids. While Fiona finally finds relative
stability in the corporate world, Jimmy develops a full-blown midlife crisis. LIp does his
best to handle an out-of-control love triangle, and Ian struggles with Mickey's impending
marriage-to a girl! Deb deals with growing up. Carl wraps his brain around imaginary
cancer.
SHREK - THE MUSICAL (2013)
Genre: Children's
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Synopsis: The greatest fairy tale never told comes to life as never before in Shrek
The Musical, the highly acclaimed Broadway production based on the smash-hit
movie. Featuring a fantastic score of seventeen all-new songs, along with
unforgettable characters and outrageous humor, it's ogre-sized fun for the whole
family.
SIDE EFFECTS (2012) Rated R
Genre: Drama
Starring: Rooney Mara, Carmen Pelaez, Marin Ireland, Channing Tatum, Polly
Draper, Jude Law, James Martinez
Synopsis: A young woman's world unravels when a drug prescribed by her
psychiatrist has unexpected side effects.
SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK (2012) Rated R
Notes: 1 Academy Award; 4 Spirit Awards; 1 Golden Globe; 1 SAG Award
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver,
Chris Tucker
Synopsis: Based on the bestselling book by Matthew Quick, the riotous and
poignant story of how a man who has lost everything, his house, his job, his wife,
reconnects with himself and creates his own silver linings from the bonds he
forms with his family and friends.
SKYFALL (2012) Rated PG-13
Notes: 1 Golden Globe Nom; 5 Oscar Noms; 1 SAG Award; 2 BAFTA Awards
Genre: Action
Starring: Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris
Synopsis: When Bond's latest assignment goes gravely wrong and agents around
the world are exposed, MI6 is attacked forcing M to relocate the agency. These
events cause her authority and position to be challenged by Mallory, the new
Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee. With MI6 now
compromised from both inside and out, M is left with one ally she can trust Bond. 007 aided only by field agent Eve, follows a trail that leads to Silva, whose
motives have yet to reveal themselves.
SLEEP TIGHT (SPANISH) (2011)
Genre: Horror
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Starring: Luis Tosar, Marta Clara
Synopsis: Toiling silently amongst the residents of an everyday Barcelona
apartment building, doorman Cesar harbors a dark secret: his sole desire in life is
to make others unhappy. When he sets his sights on Clara, one of his building's
cheeriest residents, his sick need blossoms into a full-fledged obsession.
Embarking on a series of private and physical violations against Clara, Cesar
becomes determined to ruin her life by any means necessary.
SMASH: SEASON ONE (2012)
Notes: Golden Globe Nominee Best TV Series Comedy/Musical
Genre: Drama
Starring: Katherine McPhee, Megan Hilty, Debra Messing, Anjelica Huston
Synopsis: Talented newcomer Karen Cartwright is up for the role of a lifetime in
a new Broadway musical based on the iconic Marilyn Monroe. The only thing
standing in her way is Ivy Lynn, a seasoned theater veteran who is determined to
land the part herself and will stop at nothing to realize her own dreams of fame.
SMASH: SEASON TWO
Genre: Drama
Starring: Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Katharine McPhee, Megan Hilty,
Anjelica Huston, Christian Borle
Synopsis: In Season Two, Broadway-bound musical Bombshell has competition
on its heels in the form of Hit List, a rock musical written by two Broadway
newcomers that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of Bombshell's team. As
tension mounts on the road to Broadway, new romances are formed, loyalties are
betrayed, and rivalries are reignited, all leading up to theater's biggest night; the
Tony Awards.
SONG OF BERNADETTE (1943)
Notes: Winner of 4 Academy Awards Including Best Actress
Genre: Drama
Starring: Charles Bickford, Jennifer Jones, Vincent Price
Synopsis: A peasant girl sees a vision of the Virgin Mary and is directed to dig in
that spot, being told that the water she finds there will heal those who believe.
SOUND OF NOISE (SWEDISH) (2010) Rated R
Notes: Cannes Young Critics Award, Best Feature; multiple film festival awards
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Sanna Persson, Bengt Nilsson
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Synopsis: Police officer Amadeus Warnebring was born into a musical family
with a long history of famous musicians. Ironically, he hates music. His life is
thrown into chaos when a band of renegade musicians decide to perform a
musical apocalypse using the city as their orchestra. Reluctantly, Warnebring
embarks on his first musical investigations.
SOUTHLAND COMPLETE 1ST SEASON (2009)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Regina King, Tom Everett Scott, Shawn Hatosy
Synopsis: A raw and authentic look at the police unit in Los Angeles. From the
beaches of Malibu to the streets of East LA, Southland is a fast-moving drama
that will take you inside the lives of cops, criminals, victims, and their families.
SOUTHLAND COMPLETE 2ND SEASON, 3RD & 4TH
SEASONS
Genre: Drama
Starring: Michael Cudlitz, Regina King, Shawn Hatosy, Ben McKenzie, Michael
McGrady
Synopsis: The Southland is Los Angeles: sandy beaches, Bel-Air mansions,
gangbangers and drug deals gone wrong. It's where the rookies and veterans of a
stand-up LAPD unit see all the violence and fear a big city can breed and struggle
to make a difference. A gripping, lightning-paced series about the men and
women who live their lives on a jagged edge, taking on criminals, victims and a
sprawling city tainted by vice and seething with danger.
SOUTHLAND COMPLETE 5TH SEASON
Genre: Drama
Starring: Michael Cudlitz, Shawn Hatosy, Regina King, Ben McKenzie
Synopsis: A tourist flattened by a Hollywood tour bus. Rival gangs at a drug
dealer's funeral. Victims cooked by their killer. Welcome to sunny Los Angeles,
where LAPD beat cops and detectives work 24/7 doing jobs that require an
arsenal of razor-sharp instincts and quicksilver reflexes. But even heroes need
heroes, and when two cops are kidnapped, the entire department scrambles to save
their own in an explosive series finale.
STALINGRAD (GERMAN) (1993)
Genre: War
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Starring: Dominique Horwitz, Thomas Kretschmann, Sebastian Rudolph
Synopsis: In the spring of 1942, German troops advanced deep into the Soviet
Union en route to Stalingrad. Hitler seriously misjudged the tenacity of the Red
Army and was convinced that the city could be conquered before winter.
Ordinarily foot soldiers, inadequately clothed and without sufficient food,
struggled just to stay alive.
STAR TREK - INTO DARKNESS (2013) Rated PG-13
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Benedict Cumberbatch, Karl
Urban, Simon Pegg, John Cho
Synopsis: When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find that an
unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the
fleet and everything it stands for, leaving the world in a state of crisis. With a
personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to
capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction.
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STAR TREK ORIGINAL SERIES: SEASON 2 (1967)
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Nichols, George Takei, Deforest
Kelley, James Doohan
Synopsis: Boldly go where no man has gone before, with the cast and crew of the
Starship Enterprise. Bonus features include original trailers; rare home movies;
featurettes; animated episode; commentary; and more.
STAR TREK ORIGINAL SERIES: SEASON 3 (1968)
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan
Synopsis: The complete third season plus 7 never-before-seen featurettes. Also
includes rare home movies of the cast and crew.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS (2012)
Notes: Emmy Award Nom Miniseries/TV Movie Supporting Actress Alfre Woodard; 2
NAACP Image Awards
Genre: Drama
Starring: Queen Latifah, Alfre Woodard, Phylicia Rashad, Jill Scott, Condola Rashad
Synopsis: Steel Magnolias is an American comedy-drama television film directed by
Kenny Leon that premiered at Lifetime Network on October 7, 2012. It is the remake of
1989 film of the same name. The new film stars an all-African American cast.
STEP UP (2006) Rated PG-13
Genre: Drama
Starring: Rachel Griffiths, Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan
Synopsis: When fate brings a streetwise hunk and a beautiful, privileged dancer
together, sparks fly on and off the dance floor, igniting an exhilarating tale about
realizing your dreams. Filled with original music by today's hottest artists.
THE STORY OF RUTH (1960)
Genre: Epic
Starring: Elana Eden, Tom Tryon
Synopsis: A Moabite priestess renounces her Gods for the God of Israel. Since
she is a foreigner, her dedication is not readily accepted by the villagers. All the
spectacle of heathen idolatry and human sacrifice. One of the Bible's timeless love
stories.
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THE STREET - SEASON 2 (2007)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Matt Smith, Timothy Spall
Synopsis: An outstanding drama series about life behind the front doors of
everyday working-class families on a street in Manchester, northern England. The
inhabitants of The Street do their best to be good people as they struggle with
moral choices in hard-hitting, individual stories of poverty, addiction, sexuality,
unemployment and crime.
THE STREET - SEASON 3 (2009)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Timothy Spall, Matt Smith, Bob Hoskins, Anna Friel
Synopsis: An outstanding drama series about life behind the front doors of
everyday working-class families on a street in Manchester, northern England. The
inhabitants of The Street do their best to be good people as they struggle with
moral choices in hard-hitting, individual stories of poverty, addiction, sexuality,
unemployment, and crime.
STUCK IN LOVE (2012) Rated R
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Greg Kinnear, Jennifer Connelly, Logan Lerman, Kristen Bell, Lily Collins
Synopsis: A comically rich and yet emotionally raw romantic drama about a family of
writers who have lost the plots of their own love stories.
SUNDAY IN NEW YORK (1963)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Cliff Robertson, Jane Fonda, Rod Taylor, Robert Culp, Jo Morrow, Jim
Backus, Peter Nero
Synopsis: A virginal miss blessed with long limbs and a knockout profile runs off
from her fiance to the swingin' pad of her brother and then into the arms of a guy
she meets on the 5th Avenue bus, all the while trying to decide if she'll say 'yes'
before she says 'I do.'
SUNRISE AT CAMPOBELLO (1960)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Ralph Bellamy, Greer Garson, Hume Cronyn
Synopsis: Academy Award-nominated biography of Franklin Delano Roosevelt
from the time he was stricken with polio to his presidential nomination at the
Democratic National Convention.
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SUPERMAN RETURNS (2006) Rated PG-13
Genre: Action
Starring: Brandon Routh, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, James Marsden, Eva
Marie Saint, Parker Posey
Synopsis: While archenemy Lex Luthor plots to render him powerless once and
for all, Superman faces the realization that Lois Lane has moved on with her life.
TAKEN 2 (2012) Rated PG-13
Genre: Action
Starring: Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen, Maggie Grace
Synopsis: Liam Neeson returns as Bryan Mills, an ex-CIA operative who finds
himself taken hostage along with his wife. To survive, Bryan must enlist the help
of an unlikely ally and use his brutally efficient skills to take out his kidnappers.
TALES OF THE GOLD MONKEY - COMPLETE SERIES
(1982)
Genre: Action
Starring: Stephen Collins, Roddy McDowall
Synopsis: Set in1938, in a backwater corner of the South Pacific, a young
American adventurer and his ragtag group of friends become involved in death
defying hi-jinx, transporting people-on-the-run in a well-worn Grumman Goose
seaplane. Includes the original pilot, gallery, biographies, collectors book, and
more.
TAMING OF THE SHREW (1967)
Notes: 2 Academy Award Nominations; 1 Golden Globe Nomination; 1 BAFTA
Nomination
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Michael York, Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor
Synopsis: It's the battle of the sexes as Petruchio attempts to tame his fiery wife.
THE TEMPEST (2010) Rated PG-13
Notes: 2011 Academy Award Nominee Best Costume Design
Genre: Drama
Starring: Alan Cumming, Helen Mirren, Chris Cooper, Djimon Hounsou, Alfred
Molina, Russell Brand
Synopsis: This modern retelling of William Shakespeare's final masterpiece is an
exciting, mystical, and magical fantasy. Exiled to a magical island, the sorceress
Prospera conjures up a storm that shipwrecks her enemies, and then unleashes her
powers for revenge.
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THE TEMPEST (2000)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Christopher Plummer, Geraint Wyn Davies
Synopsis: Focuses on Prospero, the banished Duke of Milan. Marooned on a
distant island with his daughter, Miranda, Prospero has spent twelve years
perfecting his magic arts. Now, with the help of the spirit Ariel, he raises a storm
at sea, bringing within his grasp the enemies who robbed him of his dukedom.
TESTIMONY OF TWO MEN
Genre: Drama
Starring: David Birney, Barbara Parkins, Steve Forrest, Ralph Bellamy, Tom
Bosley
Synopsis: Based on the bestselling historical novel by Taylor Caldwell, this starstudded series follows the decades-long saga of Dr. Jonathan Ferrier, his motherMarjorie, and her former lover, Dr. Martin Eaton. In post-Civil War Pennsylvania,
young surgeon Jonathan Ferrier relentlessly campaigns to improve the antiquated
medical practices in his hometown. He faces vehement opposition from the town's
old guard, who will stop at nothing to destroy his career.
TEXAS (1994)
Genre: Western
Based on the novel by James Michener.
Starring: Charlton Heston, Patrick Duffy, Rick Schroeder, Benjamin Bratt, Randy
Travis, Grant Show, Stacy Keach, David Keith, Anthony Michael Hall, Chelsea
Field
Synopsis: In the beginning of the 19th Century many Anglosaxons are settling in
the Mexican province of Texas. As the years go by, political conflicts between the
settlers and the Mexican government are escalating which would lead to war and
Texan independence.
THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON (1982) Rated R
Genre: Drama
Starring: Martin Sheen, Paul Sorvino, Bruce Dern, Stacy Keach, Robert Mitchum
Synopsis: Four best friends and their high school basketball coach are celebrating
the 20th anniversary of their winning season but their reunion soon turns violent
as the dark secret they've all been hiding is exposed.
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THELMA & LOUISE (1991) Rated R
Notes: Academy Award Best Writing
Genre: Action
Starring: Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel, Brad Pitt
Synopsis: Contains four documentaries featuring brand-new interviews with
Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Michael Madsen, Brad Pitt, director Ridley Scott,
and writer Callie Khouri; 30 minutes of newly found deleted scenes; alternate
ending; and more.
THE THICK OF IT SEASONS 1-4
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Peter Capaldi, Chris Addison
Synopsis: Chronicles the blunders of the fictitious Department of Social Affairs
and Citizenship, a government department barely registering on the national radar.
In this Ministry, every announcement is followed by a whirlwind of u-turns, every
policy is a scramble and every mishap is met with abuse from the Prime
Minister's policy enforcer.
30 ROCK SEASON 7 (2012)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jack McBrayer, Jane
Krakowski, Scott Adsit, Judah Friedlander
Synopsis: The complete seventh and final season of the award-winning comedy.
As Jack schemes to take control of KableTown or sink the whole company trying,
Liz strives to balance her uncharacteristically blissful personal life with the
constant chaos of her career. Even with Kenneth Parcell, life-long NBC devotee,
around to tend to TGS' lovable misfit stars Tracy Jordan and Jenna Maroney,
mayhem ensues with a season of thirteen episodes.
THIS MUST BE THE PLACE (2011) Rated R
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Sean Penn, Frances McDormand, Judd Hirsch
Synopsis: A bored, retired rock star learns that his father is close to death, and
travels to New York to reconcile with him, only to arrive too late. He embarks on
a quest to find his father's nemesis and persecutor, an ex-Nazi war criminal taking
refuge in the U.S.
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3 BLIND SAINTS (2011) Rated PG
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Richard Speight Jr., Stelio Savante, Elijah Rock, Barry Corbin, Audrey
Matos
Synopsis: Scheming childhood friends Sam, Jamal, and Frankie embark on a road
trip and find themselves wrapped up with the law in a small town. They manage
to convince the town's most influential resident, Rusty, that they have been 'saved'
while in jail, so he puts them to work in the local church. When the guys find out
that Rusty does not have the townspeople's interest at heart, they must prove to
themselves (and maybe God) that they have what it takes to do the right thing.
THE TIN DRUM (GERMAN) (1979)
Notes: Academy Award for best foreign-language film, Palme d'Or at Cannes
Genre: DramaStarring: Angela Winkler, David Bennett, Mario Adorf
Synopsis: Oskar is born in Germany in 1924 with an advanced intellect. Repulsed
by the hypocrisy of adults and the irresponsibility of society, he refuses to grow
older after his third birthday. While the chaotic world around him careens toward
the madness and folly of World War II, Oskar pounds incessantly on his beloved
tin drum and perfects his uncannily piercing shrieks. An adaptation of Gunter
Grass's acclaimed novel, characterized by surreal imagery, arresting eroticism,
and clear-eyed satire.
TO ROME WITH LOVE (2012) Rated R
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Woody Allen, Penelope Cruz, Jesse Eisenberg, Judy Davis, Roberto
Benigni, Alison Pill, Alec Baldwin
Synopsis: Set in the romantic city of Rome. The intertwining stories of a worker
who wakes up to find himself a celebrity, an architect who takes a trip back to the
street he lived on as a student, a young couple on their honeymoon, and a
frustrated opera director who has a talent for discovering talented singers.
TO THE WONDER (2012) Rated R
Genre: Drama
Starring: Ben Affleck, Olga Kurylenko, Rachel McAdams, Javier Bardem
Synopsis: A romantic drama about men and women grappling with love and its many
phases and seasons, passion, sympathy, obligation, sorrow and indecision, and the way
these forces merge together and drift apart, transforming, destroying and reinventing the
lives they touch.
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TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE (1948)
Notes: 3 Academy Awards; On National Film Registry
Genre: Drama
Starring: Walter Huston, Tim Holt, Humphrey Bogart
Synopsis: This tale of treasure is #30 on AFI's list of 100 Greatest Films, stars
AFI's #1 Male Star, and was nominated for 4 Academy Awards. Includes:
documentaries Warner Bros. Legends: Bogart at His Best and John Huston: The
Man, the Movies, the Maverick.
TREME - COMPLETE 3RD SEASON
Genre: Drama
Starring: Khandi Alexander, Rob Brown, Kim Dickens, Melissa Leo
Synopsis: Rampant crime and government ineptitude continue to cripple the city's
recovery, with outside profiteers looking to cash in on short-term gains. The series' focus
is still on ordinary people, but they no longer accept their lack of influence on the
institutions that have controlled the city.
TROUBLED WATER (NORWEGIAN) (2009)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Pål Sverre Valheim Hagen, Trine Dyrholm
Synopsis: Jan, recently released from prison after serving time for the murder of a
child, has always maintained his innocence. A gifted organist, he takes a job at an
Oslo church under his middle name, Thomas. His talent and gentle manner
quickly earn him the respect of his superiors, and the love of the pastor, Anna. But
his past catches up with him when a local teacher comes to the church on a school
visit and recognizes the organist as Jan, the young man who was convicted for the
murder of her son.
TRUE BLOOD COMPLETE 5TH SEASON (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten,
Alexander Skarsgard
Synopsis: Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor, season five goes deep
into the battle between the Vampire Authority and 'vampire fundamentalists': a
political power play whose outcome could decide not only the fate of Sookie and
her Bon Temps friends, but of all human existence.
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THE TRUTH ABOUT CATS & DOGS (1996) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Ben Chaplin, Uma Thurman, Janeane Garofalo, Jamie Foxx, David
Cross, Bob Odenkirk
Synopsis: Abby, a savvy, witty veterinarian who hosts her own radio talk show, is
anything but confident when it comes to love. A petite brunette, she describes
herself as tall and blonde when Brian, a caller who is smitten with her radio
persona, asks her on a date. She then talks her tall, blonde neighbor Noelle into
assuming her identity, setting off an escalating series of hilarious and romantic
crises.
TWELFTH NIGHT (1988)
Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: Produced by Britain's Thames Television, this insightful and witty
production features a topnotch cast starring Richard Briers and Caroline
Langrishe, authentic sets, colorful costumes, and the directorial talents of Kenneth
Branagh.
TWILIGHT SAGA - BREAKING DAWN PT 2 (2012) Rated PG13
Genre: Drama
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Kellan Lutz, Ashley
Greene, Billy Burke
Synopsis: After the birth of Renesmee, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in
order to protect the child from a false allegation that puts the family in front of the
Volturi.
2 GUNS (2013) Rated R
Genre: Action
Starring: Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, Paula Patton
Synopsis: DEA agent Bobby Trench and U.S. naval intelligence officer Marcus Stigman
are working undercover for a narcotics business. After a distorted attempt to infiltrate the
drug cartel, they soon learn the secret of their dubious affiliation.
UNCONDITIONAL (2012) Rated PG-13
Genre: Drama
Starring: Lynn Collins, Michael Ealy, Bruce McGill
Synopsis: A woman's idyllic life is shattered when her husband is killed in a
senseless act of violence. As she prepares to take matters into her own hand, two
unexpected encounters begin to change everything.
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UNDER MILK WOOD (1973)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Peter O'Toole, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton
Synopsis: This ambitious film, based on a radio play by poet Dylan Thomas, tells
of the lives of several colorful characters living in a small Welsh town.
Throughout, a background voice (native Welshman Richard Burton) narrates the
day-in-the-life action.
UNFINISHED SONG (2012)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Terence Stamp, Vanessa Redgrave, Gemma Arterton, Christopher
Eccleston, Anne Reid, Calita Rainford
Synopsis: Cantankerous but doting husband Arthur does not share his wife
Marion's passion for performing. While she is happy to sing her heart out with the
unconventional local choir, Arthur would prefer to hide himself away and
complain about how embarrassing it all is. But when heartbreak strikes, Arthur is
forced to re-think his outlook on life. Arthur begins to find a way to come out of
his shell and in the process forms a desire to build bridges with his estranged son
James.
UPSIDE DOWN (2012) Rated PG-13
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Jim Sturgess, Timothy Spall
Synopsis: In an alternate universe where twinned worlds have opposite gravities,
a young man battles interplanetary prejudice and the laws of physics in his quest
to reunite with the long-lost girl of his dreams in this visually stunning romantic
adventure that poses the question: what if love was stronger than gravity?
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES - COMPLETE 4TH SEASON (2012)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Joseph Morgan, Steven R.
McQueen, Kat Graham, Candice Accola, Zach Roerig, Michael Trevino, Claire
Holt, David Alpay
Synopsis: Senior year is finally here, but instead of having the time of her life,
Elena faces her worst nightmare, struggling with her transformation from human
to vampire. As Damon mentors Elena into a supernatural life, their repressed
passions explode, causing Stefan to undertake a quest to restore humanity to the
girl he adores. As Elena quenches her newfound thirst for blood, and her friends
race to find a vampire curse and a cure, the world around them falls prey to a host
of sinister forces.
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VEEP - THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (2012)
Notes: Emmy Award Best Comedy Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus; Golden Globe
Nom Best Comedy Actress
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Matt Walsh
Synopsis: Former Senator Selina Meyer was a charismatic leader and a rising star
in her party with her eye on the White House. Then she became vice president.
Veep follows the whirlwind day-to day existence of Vice President Meyer as she
puts out political fires, juggles a busy public schedule and demanding private life,
and defends the president's interests, even as she tries to improve her
dysfunctional relationship with the Chief Executive.
WAGNER (1983)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Richard Burton, Laurence Olivier, Vanessa Redgrave, Gabriel Byrne
Synopsis: Wagner's life and work, from before the 1848 Revolution, through his
exile in Switzerland, his rescue by the besotted King Ludwig II of Bavaria to the
final triumph at Bayreuth.
WAKING THE DEAD - SEASON 7
Genre: Drama
Starring: Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston, Tara Fitzgerald
Synopsis: The award-winning and critically acclaimed crime drama returns for
another series of dark, gripping murder mystery investigations. In the six stories,
DSI Boyd and his Cold Case Squad enter the visceral worlds of international
terrorism, private military contractors, the penal system and sex offenders, Navajo
rituals, people trafficking, and neo-Nazi politics to close more previously
unsolved cases. Boyd's son, missing for seven years, also makes a surprise
reappearance.
WAKING THE DEAD - SEASON 8 (2009)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston, Tara Fitzgerald
Synopsis: Twelve years ago, a brother and sister were thrown off a 100 foot bridge but
the sister miraculously survived. Will Boyd be able to bring her closure? Eve is in a new
relationship but suspects the man is keeping secrets from her. Her suspicions aroused, she
performs a DNA test that matches that from a 13-year old murder case. With stunning
visual effects, brilliant performances and brilliant performances, this new season is
deeper and darker than ever before.
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THE WALKING DEAD - SEASON 3 (2012)
Genre: Horror
Starring: Andrew Lincoln, Sarah Wayne Callies, Norman Reedus, David
Morrissey, Danai Gurira
Synopsis: In a uncertain world, Rick Grimes and his band of survivors must fight
the dead. In a sixteen episode season, Rick and his fellow survivors continue to
seek refuge in a desolate and post-apocalyptic world and soon discover that there
are greater forces to fear than just the walking dead. The struggle to survive has
never been so perilous. Introducing new characters: the Governor and fan-favorite
Michonne, along with her zombie pets.
WATERLOO ROAD - SERIES 01 (2006)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jason Merrells
Synopsis: Waterloo Road mingles authenticity with conflict, danger, tension, and
romance. The first series follows the students and teachers at the beleaguered
Waterloo Road Comprehensive School as they confront issues ranging from teen
pregnancy to bullying.
THE WAY, WAY BACK (2013) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Liam James, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Maya Rudolph, Allison Janney, Sam
Rockwell, Amanda Peet, Anna Sophia Robb
Synopsis: While fourteen-year-old Duncan is being dragged on a family trip with his
mom and her overbearing boyfriend, he finds a gregarious friend at a local water park.
The two form a powerful bond as Duncan learns to swim through the challenges of life,
love, family, and friendship, resulting in a vacation he'll never forget.
WE HAVE A POPE (ITALIAN) (2011)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Michel Piccoli, Nanni Moretti, Jerzy Stuhr, Renato Scarpa, Camillo
Milli, Roberto Nobile
Synopsis: At the Vatican, following the demise of the Pope, the conclave to elect
his successor settles on Cardinal Melville. But the faithful gathered in St Peter's
Square wait in vain for the new Pope to step out on the balcony. What is going
on? Behind the thick walls of the Vatican panic has set in. After uttering a terrible
howl of fear, the Cardinal refuses the office. The officials do everything to try to
reason with Melville, including a psychoanalyst, appointed by the Vatican.
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WEDDING PLANNER (2000) Rated PG
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Jennifer Lopez
Synopsis: A young female wedding planner can plan out everyone's most
cherished day of bliss, but she can't even handle a date in her personal life. That's
about to change, though, when the man of her dreams throws himself into her life.
WEDDING SINGER (1998) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler
Synopsis: A romantically-minded wedding singer's life turns to the dark side
when he's jilted at the altar.
WEEDS SEASON 8 (2012)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Mary Louise Parker, Kevin Nealon, Justin Kirk, Hunter Parrish,
Alexander Gould
Synopsis: Complete season eight with all thirteen episodes loaded with special
features. The last time we saw Nancy and the Botwins, it was through the scope
of a hitman's rifle. Nancy had sprung from the joint and gone to New York City,
where she made a fresh start doing what she does best: selling pot and making
enemies. Now everyone's wondering who put out the hit, and who got smoked.
WELCOME TO MOOSEPORT (2004) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Rip Torn, Fred Savage, Marcia Gay Harden, Maura Tierney, Ray
Romano, Gene Hackman
Synopsis: A retired U.S. President returns to his hometown and plans to run for
mayor. He thinks it will be a one-man race until the owner of the local hardware
store decides to run against him.
THE WELL DIGGER'S DAUGHTER (FRENCH)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Daniel Auteuil, Astrid Berges-Frisbey, Nicolas Duvauchelle
Synopsis: Pascal, a well-digger and widower, lives with his six daughters in the Provence
countryside during World War I. Pascal dreams of marrying his daughter off to his loyal
assistant, but his dream is dashed when she is impregnated by a wealthy young pilot who
abandons her for the war front.
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WHAT MAISIE KNEW (2012) Rated R
Genre: Drama
Starring: Julianne Moore, Steve Coogan, Alexander Skarsgard
Synopsis: A young girl is caught in the middle of her parents' bitter custody battle.
Struggling for grace in the midst of this mayhem, Maisie navigates this everwidening turmoil with innocence, charm, and generosity of spirit.
WHITE COLLAR SEASON 4
Genre: Drama
Starring: Matthew Bomer, Tim Dekay, Tiffani Thiessen, Willie Garson, Sharif
Atkins
Synopsis: White Collar centers on the doubtful crime-solving partners Neal
Caffrey, a charming ex-con, and Peter Burke, the federal agent charged with
keeping him in order. Featuring: In the Wind; The Original; Shoot the Moon;
Empire City; Brass Tacks; Family Business; Vested Interest; Gloves Off; Ancient
History; Compromising Positions; Identity Crisis; Honor Among Thieves; Parting
Shot; Diminishing Returns; Most Wanted; and Wanted.
WHITE HOUSE DOWN (2013) Rated PG-13
Genre: Action
Starring: Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Richard Jenkins, Joey King,
James Woods, Nicolas Wright, Michael Murphy, Rachelle Lefevre, Lance Reddick, Matt
Craven, Jake Weber
Synopsis: Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the
Secret Service of protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little
girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is
overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government
falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter,
and the country.
THE WINNING SEASON (2009) Rated PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Sam Rockwell, Emma Roberts, Rooney Mara, Shareeka Epps, Emily
Rios, Rob Corddry
Synopsis: A has-been coach is given a shot at redemption when he's asked to run
his local high school girls' basketball team. While he leads the girls to victories on
the court, he discovers they have a lot to teach him as well.
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WKRP IN CINCINNATI SEASON 1 (1978)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Loni Anderson, Tim Reid, Howard Hesseman
Synopsis: Arthur tries to run a failing radio station with wild disc jockeys, a geeky
news director, an obnoxious sales manager, a shy journalism major, a beautiful
blonde receptionist, and a studly program director.
THE WOLVERINE (2013) Rated PG-13
Notes: SAG Award Nomination Best Stunt Ensembles
Genre: Action
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Rila Fukushima, Svetlana Khodchenlova, Will Yun Lee, Famke
Janssen
Synopsis: Summoned to Japan by an old friend, Wolverine becomes involved in a
conflict that will force him to confront his own demons. There, adamantium claws will
clash with samurai steel as Logan confronts a mysterious figure from his past in an epic
battle that will change him forever.
WON'T BACK DOWN (2012) Rated PG
Genre: Drama
Starring: Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Holly Hunter
Synopsis: Frustrated by her dyslexic daughter's struggles at a failing inner-city
school, Jamie Fitzpatrick tries to enroll her somewhere else. When this fails,
Jamie recruits a disillusioned but caring teacher to try to fix the broken school.
WORLD WAR Z (2013) Rated PG-13
Genre: Action
Starring: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz
Synopsis: Gerry Lane travels the globe in an effort to eliminate the zombie
pandemic that is endangering the existence of humanity.
WORLD WITHOUT END
Genre: Drama
Note: Based on the book by Ken Follett; It is the follow up to the 2010 miniseries
The Pillars of the Earth, also based on a Follett novel.
Starring: Ben Chaplin, Charlotte Riley, Rupert Evans, Nora Von Waldstatten
Synopsis: Set in England during the 1300s, the series chronicles the lives of
ordinary citizens as the King leads the nation into the Hundred Years' War with
France, all while Europe is bracing for the Black Death. Caris, a visionary
woman, and her lover Merthin build a community that stands up to the Crown and
the church.
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WRECK-IT RALPH (2012) Rated PG
Notes: Golden Globe & Academy Award Nomination Best Animated Film
Genre: Children's
Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Alan
Tudyk, Mindy Kaling, Ed O'Neill
Synopsis: For decades, Ralph has played the bad guy in his popular video game.
In a bold move, he embarks on an action-packed adventure and sets out to prove
to everyone that he is a true hero with a big heart. As he explores exciting new
worlds, he teams up with some unlikely new friends including feisty misfit
Vanellope von Schweetz. Then, when an evil army threatens their world, Ralph
realizes he holds the fate of the entire arcade in his massive hands.
X FILES SEASON 5 (1997)
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny
Synopsis: Five discs containing all of the episodes from the 5th season of this
popular sci-fi series and extras.
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson
Synopsis: Contains all of the episodes from the sixth season of this popular sci-fi
series.
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson
Synopsis: Contains episodes: The Sixth Extinction, The Sixth Extinction II: Amor
Fati, Hungry, Millennium and more.
Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Robert Patrick
Synopsis: Contains episodes: Within, Without, Patience, Roadrunner and more.
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Genre: Sci-Fi
Starring: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Robert Patrick
Synopsis: 'The X-Files' remains one of television's most highly acclaimed shows
with a total of 61 Emmy Award nominations. Contains all 20 classic episodes
from the ninth season of the series.
YOU WILL MEET A TALL DARK STRANGER (2010) Rated R
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Gemma Jones, Naomi Watts, Josh Brolin, Freida
Pinto, Antonio Banderas
Synopsis: After Alfie leaves his wife, Helena, to pursue his lost youth with a freespirited call girl named Charmaine, Helena abandons rationality and surrenders
her life to the loopy advice of a charlatan fortune teller. Meanwhile, daughter
Sally develops a crush on her handsome boss, Greg, while her husband, Roy,
becomes moonstruck over Dia, a mystery woman who catches his gaze through a
nearby window. These four will find out how easy it is for their illusions to make
fools of them.
YOUNG TOM EDISON (1940)
Genre: Drama
Starring: Mickey Rooney
Synopsis: Thomas Alva Edison as the young man troubles his family and his
school teachers with his great quest for knowledge.
ZERO DARK THIRTY (2012) Rated R
Notes: Golden Globe Best Actress Jessica Chastain; Academy Award Best Sound
Editing
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton, Chris Pratt
Synopsis: Chronicles the decade-long search for Osama bin Laden following the
September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of Navy SEAL Team 6.
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AM DVD 709 ART
ART OF THE WESTERN WORLD
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Hosted by Oxford-educated historian, author, and documentarian
Michael Wood. Features close-up views of masterpieces and expert commentary
by historians and scholars. Stunning shots of Greece, Italy, France, and other
dazzling locales.
AM DVD 782 CON
CONCERTO, ONE NIGHT IN CENTRAL PARK (2011)
Genre: Music
Synopsis: Filmed live for television broadcast on PBS Great performances at the
Great Lawn, Central Park, New York City, Sept. 15, 2011
FL DVD 782.42 COO
COOL & CRAZY (NORWEGIAN) (2001)
Genre: Music
Synopsis: From singing about precipitous cliffs during a raging snowstorm, to the
backstage maneuverings on their Russian tour, 'Cool & Crazy' revels in the spirit
of these rugged men as they bare their souls through songs of faith and hope.
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AM DVD 709 HOW
HOW TO LOOK AT AND UNDERSTAND GREAT ART
Synopsis: “What does it take to truly know what you're seeing when you look at
art? What technical skills and knowledge are needed to comprehend the full
richness of artworks, to unpack the hidden significance of master paintings,
sculptures, prints, and more?
Award-winning Professor Sharon Latchaw Hirsh of Rosemont College speaks to
these and other compelling questions in How to Look at and Understand Great
Art”
AM DVD 782.1 HUN
HUNTER'S BRIDE (GERMAN)
Genre: Musical
Starring: Franz Grundheber, Benno Schollum, Juliane Banse, Regula Muhlemann,
Michael Volle, Rene Pape, Olaf Bar
Synopsis: A film opera based on the romantic opera Der Freischutz by Carl Maria von
Weber. The pictures of director of photography Harald Gunnar Paalgard give a spatial
dimension to the unique sound of the London Symphony Orchestra, which recorded in
the legendary Abbey Road Studios. Performed by renowned opera soloists, it was a huge
public success in European theatres. It dramatizes the enchanted tale with stunning
images, and surround-sound revives the music for the eyes and the ears of the audience.
AM DVD 791.092 INC
INCREDIBLE MEL BROOKS: AN IRRESISTIBLE
COLLECTION OF UNHINGED COMEDY
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Mel Brooks
Synopsis: In this unique first-of-its-kind collection, fans of the ferociously gifted
entertainer will fall joyfully down a rabbit hole into a wonderland of television
appearances, short films, documentaries, tributes, songs, and genuine rarities.
Also inclues a CD with long-lost comedy bits and songs from Mel's movies.
AM DVD 781.65 JAZ
JAZZ: A FILM BY KEN BURNS (2000)
Genre: History
Synopsis: The musical journey that began in the dance halls, saloons, and street
parades of New Orleans in the early years of the 20th century continues, and
shows no signs of slowing down.
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AM DVD 780.92 WOL
MOZART (BIOGRAPHY)
Genre: Biographical
Synopsis: Explore the tumultuous life of history's greatest musical genius and
hear his famous works performed by legendary musicians Isaac Stern, James
Galway, and Zubin Mehta.
AM DVD 782.1 MOZ
MOZART: LE NOZZE DI FIGARO (ITALIAN)
Genre: Opera
Synopsis: Filmed at the Paris Opera with a cast including the great Mozart figures
of our time, Giorgio Strehler's legendary production is made available for the first
time on DVD and Blu-ray. In 2010, thirty-seven long years after its premiere, the
Strehler Nozze met with a fresh triumph with a whole new generation of
performers at the height of their powers.
AM DVD 759.94 SCA
MUSEUM MASTERPIECES
Synopsis: “Of all the world's great art museums, the National Gallery, London is
the only place where you can truly grasp the breathtaking scope of European
painting between 1200 and 1900. Established in 1824, the National Gallery was
commissioned as the people's museum—a cultural institution meant to reflect the
artistic legacy both of Great Britain and of the European continent. Inside its halls
are more than 2,500 European paintings by some of Western civilization's greatest
masters, including Titian, Rubens, and Rembrandt”.
FL DVD 792.82 PIN
PINA (GERMAN)
Genre: Documentary
Starring: Pina Bausch
Synopsis: The boundless imagination and physical marvels of the work of the
German modern-dance pioneer Pina Bausch leap off the screen in this tribute by
Wim Wenders. Shot in 3D, it is a remarkable visual experience and a vivid
representation of Bausch's art, enacted by a group of talented dancers from her
company.
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AM DVD 782.1 TOS
PUCCINI - TOSCA (ITALIAN)
Genre: Opera
Starring: Placido Domingo, Catherine Malfitano, Ruggero Raimondi
Synopsis: This 'live' version of Puccini's superbly dramatic opera was recorded in
Rome in the exact locations and at the precise times of day as Puccini had written
into his score. The action opens in Rome's beautiful 16th-century church of
Sant'Andrea della Valle.
AM DVD 782.42162 SEA
SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN (2012) Rated PG-13
Notes: Academy Award & BAFTA Award Nomination Best Documentary
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: In the early 1970s, Sixto Rodriguez was a Detroit folksinger who had a
short-lived recording career. Unknown to him, his musical story continued in
South Africa where he became a pop music icon. Long rumored there to be dead,
a few fans in the 90s decided to seek out the truth of his fate. What follows is a
heartening story in which they found far more in their quest than they ever hoped,
while a Detroit construction laborer discovered that his lost artistic dreams came
true after all.
AM DVD 759.054 UND
UNDERSTANDING ART: IMPRESSIONISM
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Today Impressionist art is found on T-shirts and mugs, but it wasn't
always popular. London Sunday Times art critic Waldemar Januszczak hosts a
lively guide to these revolutionary and influential artists, visiting their studios and
the rustic vistas that inspired them. It's a super introduction to Monet, Manet,
Degas, Seurat, Cezanne, Pissarro, Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassat, Van Gogh, and
other greats.
AM DVD 759 WOR
THE WORLD’S GREATEST PAINTINGS
Synopsis: “Great paintings challenge us to understand them, to penetrate their
mysteries, and to appreciate their riches. But within the vast history of art, there
exist only a small number of paintings that transcend the traditional role of art to
become cultural signifiers -- works that allow us to comprehend more deeply the
world and our place within it”.
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Dance
DI DVD 792.8 BAL
BALLET CLASS FOR BEGINNERS (1981)
Genre: Dance
Synopsis: Want to learn the difference between a tutu and a plie? This
instructional video is a guide to ballet basics.
DI DVD 793.33 CAL
LEARN TO DANCE IN MINUTES: SALSA
Starring: Cal Pozo
Synopsis: Salsa and Merengue are the Latin dances of the moment, and the moves danced
to the hit song Macarena have made it the first Latin line dance to sweep the country. All
three are fun and easy to learn.
DO DVD 973 AME
AMERICA REVEALED (2012)
Genre: Science
Synopsis: Take to the skies for a bird's-eye view of how this vast and complex
country actually works. Stunning aerial footage, high-definition video and realtime satellite data reveal the American landscape as you've never seen it before,
and host Yul Kwon climbs, leaps, and rides across the U.S. to find out what
makes this nation tick. This is a celebration of a nation in the 21st century.
DO DVD 700.924 WAR
ANDY WARHOL (AMERICAN MASTERS) (2006)
Genre: Biographical
Synopsis: A portrait of the most famous and controversial artist of the second half of the
twentieth century.
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DO DVD 954.9105 BHU
BHUTTO
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: A favored daughter of the family often called the 'Kennedys of
Pakistan,' Benazir was elected Prime Minister after her father was overthrown and
executed by his own military. Her time in power saw acts of courage and
controversy as she broke the Islamic glass ceiling, fought for the rights of women,
and tried to quell the fires of religious extremism, all while battling accusations of
corruption. A fascinating array of archival footage, never-before-heard audio of
Benazir, and more.
DO DVD 599.536 BLA
BLACKFISH (2013) Rated PG-13
Synopsis: Killer whales are beloved as majestic, friendly giants yet infamous for their
capacity to kill viciously. Blackfish unravels the complexities of this dichotomy,
employing the story of the notorious performing whale Tilikum, who - unlike any orca in
the wild - has taken the lives of several people while in captivity. Blackfish expands on
the discussion of keeping such intelligent creatures in captivity.
DO DVD 371.58 BUL
BULLY (2011) Rated PG-13
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: This is a character-driven documentary following five kids and families
over the course of a school year. Offering insight into different facets of
America's bullying crisis, the stories include two families who have lost children
to suicide and a mother awaiting the fate of her 14-year-old daughter, who has
been incarcerated after bringing a gun on her school bus. Documentary provides
an intimate and often shocking glimpse into homes, classrooms, cafeterias and
principals' offices.
DO DVD 616.994 BUR
BURZYNSKI - CANCER IS SERIOUS BUSINESS PART II
(2013)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: The current status of Antineoplastons' clinical testing sanctioned by the United
States Food & Drug Administration, and features a modern story of the struggling
journeys of cancer patients being treated today at the Burzynski Clinic in Houston, Texas.
As the story unfolds, you will observe a real-time change of hearts and minds from many
of these doctors and families.
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CHASING ICE (2012)
Genre: Documentary
Starring: Adam Lewinter, James Balog, Svavar Jonatansson
Synopsis: In the spring of 2005, acclaimed environmental photographer James
Balog headed to the Arctic on a tricky assignment for National Geographic: to
capture images to help tell the story of the Earth's changing climate. Chasing Ice;
is the story of one man's mission to change the tide of history by gathering
undeniable evidence of our changing planet. Within months of that first trip to
Iceland, the photographer conceived the boldest expedition of his life: The
Extreme Ice Survey.
DO DVD 777.6 CHR
CHRONOS (IMAX) (1985)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Originally created for exhibition in IMAX theaters, Chronos is a nonverbal documentary filmed in time-lapse photography and scored with exotic
instrumentation in a Surround soundtrack, making the viewer feel as if they are
traveling throughout history and across the world.
DO DVD 342.73029 CON
CONSTITUTION USA WITH PETER SAGAL (2013)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Breathing new life into the traditional civics lesson, Peter Sagal travels
across the country on a Harley Davidson to find out where the U.S. Constitution
lives, how it works and how it doesn't-how it unites us as a nation and how it has
nearly torn us apart.
DO DVD 910.91634 CUR
THE CURSE OF THE TITANIC SISTERS (2011)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: They were created to be the world's largest, grandest and safest ocean
liners. Each were launched and sold as ships that would never sink, but despite
this boast, all three were involved in maritime disasters, and two of the three were
lost in the most dramatic of circumstances. This compelling documentary
investigates the doomed history and flawed design of the White Star Liners
Olympic, Titanic and Britannic from inception to disaster.
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DO DVD 977.434 DET
DETROPIA (2012)
Notes: 2012 Sundance Film Festival Editing Award
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Detroit's story has encapsulated the iconic narrative of America over
the last century: the Great Migration of African Americans escaping Jim Crow;
the rise of manufacturing and the middle class; the love affair with automobiles;
the flowering of the American dream; and now, the collapse of the economy and
the fading American mythos. With its vivid, painterly palette and haunting score,
sculpts a dreamlike collage of a grand city teetering on the brink of dissolution.
DO DVD 551.21 DOO
DOOMSDAY VOLCANOES
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: The eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano in 2010 turned much
of the northern hemisphere into an ash-strewn no-fly zone. Katla, an Icelandic
volcano 10 times bigger, has begun to swell and grumble, and Hekla and Laki,
could erupt without warning. Iceland is a ticking time bomb: When it blows, the
consequences will be global. What can we do to prepare for the coming disaster?
DO DVD 006.754 FAC
FACE 2 FACE (2013)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Emmy Award winning filmmaker Katherine Brooks turns the camera
on herself while exploring the importance of real-life interactions (versus virtual)
as she travels the country to meet 50 of her 5,000 Facebook friends. In this noholds-barred doc, Brooks shares the riveting stories of the people she meets, and
their healing effects on her-which will also touch the viewer.
DO DVD 155.25 UP
56 UP
Synopsis: Starting in 1964 the original concept was to interview fourteen children from
diverse backgrounds from all over England, asking them about their lives and their
dreams for the future. Every seven years, a researcher has been back to talk to them,
examining the progression of their lives. They turn 56, and more life-changing decisions
and surprising developments are revealed.
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FL DVD 956.94054 FIV
5 BROKEN CAMERAS (HEBREW)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: 5 Broken Cameras is a deeply personal, first-hand account of nonviolent resistance in Bil'in, a West Bank village threatened by encroaching Israeli
settlements. Shot almost entirely by Palestinian farmer Emad Burnat, who bought
his first camera in 2005 to record the birth of his youngest son, the footage was
later turned into a galvanizing cinematic experience by co-directors Guy Davidi
and Burnat.
DO DVD 613.2 FOO
FOODMATTERS
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: With nutritionally depleted foods, chemical additives, and our tendency
to rely upon pharmaceutical drugs to treat what's wrong with our malnourished
bodies, it's no wonder that modern society is getting sicker. Foodmatters sets
about uncovering the trillion-dollar worldwide 'sickness industry' and gives
people some scientifically verifiable solutions for curing disease naturally.
DO DVD 622.18285 GAS
GASLAND (2010)
Notes: 2010 Sundance Festival Documentary Special Jury Prize; 2011 Emmy
Award Directing Nonfiction Program
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: In 2009, filmmaker Josh Fox learned his land was on top of the
Marcellus Shale, a giant reservoir of natural gas, and that he would be paid to
lease his land for natural gas extraction. Fox documented his cross-country trek to
find out if the controversial process of hydraulic fracking is actually safe. What he
unearthed was a shocking discovery about a practice that is understudied and
inadequately regulated, and raced to find answers about fracking before it was too
late.
DO DVD 327.1256 GAT
THE GATEKEEPERS (HEBREW)
Notes: Academy Award nomination for best documentary feature.
Genre: Documentary
Starring: Ami Ayalon, Avi Dichter, Yaakov Peri
Synopsis: A documentary featuring interviews with all surviving former heads of Shin
Bet, the Israeli security agency whose activities and membership are closely held state
secrets.
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GREAT MUSEUMS
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Celebrate the world of museums with this award-winning series that
opens the doors of the museum world to millions of viewers and discover why
fact is even more fascinating than fiction.
DO DVD 809.385 GUI
GUILTY PLEASURES
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Every four seconds a romance novel published by Harlequin or its
British counterpart, Mills and Boon, is sold somewhere. Guilty Pleasures takes an
amusing and touching look at this global phenomenon. Ironies abound in the
contrasts between the everyday lives of the books' readers and the fantasy worlds
that offer them escape. Guilty Pleasures portrays five romance devotees who
must, ultimately, find their dreams in the real world.
DO DVD 957.086 HAP
HAPPY PEOPLE - A YEAR IN THE TAIGA (2010)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: A stunning documentary about the life of indigenous people living in
the heart of the Siberian Taiga. Deep in the wilderness, far away from civilization,
300 people inhabit the small village of Bakhtia at the river Yenisei. There are only
two ways to reach this outpost: by helicopter or boat. There's no telephone,
running water or medical aid. The locals, whose daily routines have barely
changed over the last centuries, live according to their own values and cultural
traditions.
DO DVD 781.66 HIS
THE HISTORY OF ROCK N ROLL SET (2004)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: This 10-part documentary covers rock 'n' roll history from its humble
beginnings in the '50s to Lollapalooza in the '90s. Experience favorite rock 'n' roll
moments through hundreds of exclusive interviews, classic footage, and concert
performances.
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DO DVD 355.16 HON
HONOR FLIGHT
Genre: Documentary
Starring: Bert Brach, Earl Bruss, Joe Dean, Joe Demler
Synopsis: A heartwarming documentary about four living World War II veterans
and a Midwest community coming together to give them the trip of a lifetime.
Volunteers race against the clock to fly thousands of WWII veterans to
Washington, DC to see the memorial constructed for them in 2004, nearly 60
years after their epic struggle.
DO DVD 631.584 IN
IN ORGANIC WE TRUST (2012)
Genre: Documentary
Starring: John Robert 'Naked Cowboy ' Burck, Craig McNamara, Kip Pastor,
Marion Nestle
Synopsis: In Organic We Trust; is an eye-opening documentary that reveals the
true meaning of organic. When corporations went into the business and organic
became a brand, the philosophy and the label grew apart. Director Kip Pastor
looks beyond the label and unearths inspiring solutions for our health and
environmental problems. Individual citizens and communities are taking matters
into their own hands, and change is coming from the soil up.
DO DVD 355.0082 INV
THE INVISIBLE WAR (2012)
Notes: Sundance Audience Award Documentary; Academy Award & Spirit
Award Nom Best Documentary
Genre: Documentary
Starring: Helen Benedict, Anu Bhagwati, Susan Burke, Kori Cioca
Synopsis: A groundbreaking investigative documentary about the epidemic of
rape within the U.S. military. Follows the stories of several idealistic young
servicewomen who were raped and then betrayed by their own officers when they
courageously came forward to report.
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DO DVD 363.7387 ISL
THE ISLAND PRESIDENT (2011)
Notes: 2011 Toronto Film Festival People's Choice Award
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: President Mohammed Nasheed of the Maldives is confronting a
problem greater than any other world leader has ever faced - the survival of his
country and everyone in it. Nasheed, who brought democracy to the Maldives
after decades of despotic rule, now faces an even greater challenge: as one of the
most low-lying countries in the world, a rise of three feet in sea level would
submerge the 1200 islands of the Maldives and make them uninhabitable.
DO DVD 305.48 KIN
KIND HEARTED WOMAN
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Follows Robin Charboneau, a magnetic 31-year-old Oglala Sioux woman
living on the Spirit Lake Reservation in North Dakota. In sharing her story, this
documentary will portray the realities of what it means to be a contemporary Native
American woman living in two worlds.
DO DVD 808.545 LOU
LOUDER THAN A BOMB (2010)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Tells the story of four Chicago high school poetry teams as they
prepare to compete in the world's largest youth slam. By turns hopeful and
heartbreaking, the film captures the turbulent lives of these unforgettable kids,
exploring the ways writing shapes their world, and vice versa. Is not about 'high
school poetry' as we often think of it, it's about language as a joyful release,
irrepressibly talented teenagers obsessed with making words dance.
DO DVD 93.8092 MAK
MAKE BELIEVE
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Follows six teens who share an extraordinary passion: magic. Armed
with great skill and a dazzling array of illusions, they embark from around the
world to attend the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas. There, they hope to be
crowned Teen World Champion by Master Magician Lance Burton.
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A MAN NAMED PEARL (2008)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Tells the inspiring story of self-taught topiary artist Pearl Fryar, who
transformed his once-average yard into a wondrous garden. Offers an upbeat
message that speaks to respect for both self and others, and shows what one
person can achieve.
DO DVD 355.0092 NEV
NEVER SURRENDER (2012)
Genre: Documentary
Starring: Mike Huckabee, Franklin Graham, Oliver North
Synopsis: A salute to those who have sacrificed for liberty and a call for
awareness to the dangers confronting freedom. Includes trailer and extended
interview with Jerry Boykin.
DO DVD 613.2 PER
THE PERFECT HUMAN DIET
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: The Perfect Human Diet is an unprecedented global exploration to find
a solution to our epidemic of overweight, obesity and diet-related disease; the
number one killer in America. The film bypasses current dietary group thinking
by exploring modern dietary science, previous historical findings, ancestral native
diets and the emerging field of human dietary evolution; revealing for the first
time, the authentic human diet.
DO DVD 796.76 RAC
RACING DREAMS, COMING OF AGE IN A FAST WORLD
Genre: Sports
Synopsis: The award-winning coming-of-age story about three kids who dream of
one day racing in NASCAR. Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker
Marshall Curry takes us into the lives of Annabeth, 11 years old, Josh, 12, and
Brandon, 13 as they compete for the championship in the World Karting
Association's National Series, widely considered the Little League for
professional racing.
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RISE OF THE DRONES
Genre: History
Synopsis: NOVA reveals the amazing technologies that make drones so powerful.
From cameras that can capture every detail of an entire city at a glance, to
swarming robots that can make decisions on their own, to giant air frames that can
stay aloft for days on end, drones are changing our relationship to war,
surveillance and each other. Discover the cutting-edge technologies that are
propelling us toward a new chapter in aviation history.
DO DVD 782.42166 ROL
ROLLING STONES - CROSSFIRE HURRICANE
Notes: 2013 Emmy Award Nomination Best Documentary or Nonfiction Special
Genre: Documentary
Starring: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts
Synopsis: Released as part of the ongoing 50th anniversary celebrations of the
Rolling Stones, it tells the story of the Stones' unparalleled journey from bluesobsessed teenagers in the early sixties to their undisputed status as rock royalty.
An intimate insight into exactly what it's like to be part of the Rolling Stones as
they overcome denunciation, drugs, dissensions, and death to become the
definitive survivors.
DO DVD 791.82 RUN
RUNNING WITH BULLS
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Running with Bulls is an objective study of the controversial San
Fermin Festival's Bull Run in Pamplona, Spain. Follow the journey of the
festival's fighting bulls. Despite the popularity of the festival this film asks
whether, in light of the obvious animal welfare issues, the long-held bull-running
tradition can and should survive in today's modern world.
DO DVD 942.227 SEC
SECRETS OF HIGHCLERE CASTLE (2013)
Genre: History
Synopsis: It may be more famous now than any time in its 1,300-year history as
the setting of Downton Abbey, but England's Highclere Castle has its own stories
to tell. In its heyday, Highclere was the social epicenter of Edwardian England.
See how all the inhabitants of Highclere lived, from the aristocrats above to the
army of servants toiling 'below stairs'. Also find out from the current inhabitants,
Lord and Lady Carnarvon, what life in a fairytale castle is like today.
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SHADOW OF AFGHANISTAN (2006)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: The epic story of Afghanistan as seen through the eyes of an Afghan
warrior and independent filmmakers, some who lived and one who died covering
the story. For over twenty years they filmed the Soviet occupation, the exile of
two million refugees maimed by Soviet mines, a violent civil war, the fatal
alliance of the Taliban with al-Qaeda, invasion by the United States forces, and a
people still determined to survive. An important film for the Muslim community,
who are misunderstood by so many.
DO DVD 822.33 SHA
SHAKESPEARE: THE KING'S MAN
Genre: Documentary
Starring: James Shapiro
Synopsis: In this BBC series, American scholar James Shapiro examines the plays
Shakespeare wrote during the turbulent reign of Elizabeth's successor, King James
I. One of the new king's first official acts was to name Shakespeare a king's man.
Shapiro convincingly argues that the dark, complex plays of Shakespeare's last
decade-King Lear, Macbeth, and The Tempest, among others-mirrored both royal
life and the era's profound social changes.
DO DVD 822.33 SHA
SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED
Genre: Documentary
Starring: David Tennant, Sir Derek Jacobi, Jeremy Irons, Trevor Nunn, Joely
Richardson, Ethan Hawke
Synopsis: Six episodes combine history, biography, iconic performances, new
analysis, and the personal passion of their celebrated hosts (Ethan Hawke, Jeremy
Irons, Derek Jacobi, Trevor Nunn, Joely Richardson, and David Tennant) to tell
the story behind the stories of Shakespeare's greatest plays.
DO DVD 362.734 SOM
SOMEWHERE BETWEEN (2011)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: In profiling Chinese adoptees in contemporary America, this deeply
moving documentary illustrates that even the most specific of experiences can be
universally relatable. These four American teens reveal a heartbreaking sense of
self-awareness as they attempt to answer the uniquely human question, 'Who am
I?'
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STORIES WE TELL (2012) Rated PG-13
Genre: Documentary
Starring: Pixie Bigelow, Deirdre Bowen, Geoffrey Bowes, Susy Buchan, Tom Butler,
John Buchan
Synopsis: In this inspired, genre-twisting film, Oscar-nominated writer/director Sarah
Polley discovers that the truth depends on who's telling it. Polley is both filmmaker and
detective as she investigates the secrets behind a family of storytellers. She playfully
interviews and interrogates a cast of characters of varying reliability, eliciting
refreshingly candid, yet mostly contradictory, answers to the same questions.
DO DVD 791.4309 STO
THE STORY OF FILM - AN ODYSSEY (2011)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Film historian Mark Cousins takes viewers on a journey through the
history of world cinema. Features a fifteen-part odyssey that begins with the
invention of motion pictures at the end of the 19th century and goes all around the
world, from Thomas Edison's New Jersey lab, to Hitchcock's London, to post-war
Rome, to modern-day Mumbai, and more. The film concludes with a look at the
globalized digital film industry of the 21st century. Also includes interviews with
legendary filmmakers.
DO DVD 942.9 STO
THE STORY OF WALES
Genre: History
Synopsis: The Story of Wales is packed with heroes and triumphs, grand dreams
and great endeavors. From a land of storytellers, this is the little-known story of
the land itself and of the people who have shaped it. From prehistoric times to the
rich culture of medieval Wales to the emergence of a modern nation, this epic 6part series examines issues of power, war and industry.
DO DVD 303.44 SUR (2011)
SURVIVING PROGRESS
Genre: Documentary
Starring: Stephen Hawking, David Suzuki, Margaret Atwood, Jane Goodall
Synopsis: Technological advancement, economic development, population
increase - are they signs of a thriving society, or too much of a good thing?
Executive produced by Martin Scorsese, 'Surviving Progress' is a provocative
documentary that explores the concept of progress in the modern world, guiding
through the major 'progress traps' facing civilization in the arenas of technology,
economics, consumption, and the environment.
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10 BUILDINGS THAT CHANGED AMERICA (2013)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: 10 Buildings That Changed America tells the stories of ten influential
works of architecture, the people who imagined them, and the way these
landmarks ushered in innovative cultural shifts throughout our society. These 10
Buildings represent architects who dared to strike out on their own and design
radical new types of buildings that permanently altered our environmental and
cultural landscape.
DO DVD 959.1 THE
THEY CALL IT MYANMAR - LIFTING THE CURTAIN (2012)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Shot clandestinely over a three-year period in the second-most isolated
country on the planet, Burma, They Call it Myanmar lifts the curtain to expose the
everyday life in a country that has been held in the iron grip of a brutal military
regime for 48 years.
DO DVD 797.1 TIM
TIMOTHY SPALL SOMEWHERE AT SEA - THE COMPLETE
SERIES
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: In three series filmed over six years, Timothy Spall Somewhere at Sea
begins the odyssey that Timothy and his wife Shane embarked upon to
circumnavigate Britain in their Dutch barge, The Princess Matilda. Waring:
viewer discretion is advised for coarse language.
DO DVD 970.00497 TRA
TRAIL OF TEARS - A NATIVE AMERICAN COLLECTION
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Native Americans have experienced a history full of oppression and
racism. Since the period when native tribes were found on this continent at the
time of its 'discovery,' the British and American governments disregarded Native
Americans as the owners of the territory they occupied and used aggressive force
to take their lands and destroy their people.
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UNDEFEATED (2011)
Notes: Academy Award Best Documentary Feature
Genre: Documentary
Starring: Montrail 'Money' Brown, O.C. Brown, Bill Courtney, Chavis Daniels
Synopsis: No hope. No future. Until a football season united a team and revealed
the character that turned them into heroes. Undefeated is the inspiring and moving
tale of three underprivileged student-athletes from inner-city Memphis and the
volunteer coach, Bill Courtney, trying to help them beat the odds on and off the
field.
DO DVD 324.72 WAL
THE WAR ROOM (1993)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: The 1992 presidential election was a triumph not only for Bill Clinton
but also for the new breed of strategists who guided him to the White House and
changed the face of politics in the process. For this thrilling, behind-closed-doors
account of that campaign, the filmmakers closely followed the brainstorming and
bull sessions of Clinton's crack team of consultants. Fleet-footed and entertaining,
this is a vivid document of a political moment whose truths still ring in our ears.
DO DVD 362.196398 HOF
THE WEIGHT OF THE NATION (2012)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Developed in partnership with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) at the
National Academies of Science, in association with the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and with
support from Kaiser Permanente and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, The
Weight of the Nation is one of the largest public health campaigns on obesity the
nation has seen to date.
DO DVD 591.5 WIL
WILD ALASKA
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Features profiles of some of the wildlife in Alaska and shows how
animals make use of the daylight when winter breaks.
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THE WORLD BEFORE HER (2013)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Twenty young women from across India arrive for an intense, monthlong beauty boot camp to prepare for the Miss India pageant. Winning means
stardom and freedom from the patriarchal society. In another corner of India we
visit a camp for young girls run by the militant fundamentalist movement to make
them good Hindu women. Moving between both camps and the characters' private
lives, this is a provocative portrait of the world's largest democracy at a critical
transitional moment.
DO DVD 333.72 YER
YERT - YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL ROAD TRIP
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: 50 States. One year. Zero Garbage? Called to action by a planet in peril,
three friends hit the road, traveling with hope, humor, and all of their garbage, to
find out what Americans can do to save the planet. From outrageous green
personalities like Missouri's Eco-Elvis and Florida's Earth Man, to a cave
community in the mountains of Idaho, to incredible new ventures that transform
garbage into almost anything.
Gardening
GA DVD 638.1 NAT
NATURAL BEEKEEPING WITH ROSS CONRAD
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: Chemical resistance, environment and evolution threaten the life of
bees. Noted Vermont beekeeper Ross Conrad proposes a program of selective
breeding and natural hive management. The video presents a comprehensive
survey of natural beekeeping methods and challenges, including segments filmed
in the field. It offers practical information that every aspiring beekeeper needs to
know, everything from basic hive equipment to working with your bees to
harvesting and processing honey.
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HF DVD 613.71 BUR
DENISE AUSTIN BURN FAT FAST LATIN DANCE
Genre: Fitness
Synopsis: Salsa the body slim with Denise Austin's sizzling Latin dance workout
designed to torch calories, define waist and sculpt lean, sexy muscle from head to toe.
This exhilarating, thirty-minute dance party includes four mini-routines that are easy to
follow so that the focus is on the fat-burning fun instead of the fancy footwork.
HF DVD 613.7176 DEN
DENISE AUSTIN FAT BURNING WALK
Genre: Fitness
Synopsis: Walk away to slim and improve a overall health with Denise Austin's
Fat Burning Walk! Boosting the metabolism and burn fat fast in a 30-minute
complete walking workout with over 4,200 steps!
HF DVD 613.71 DEN
DENISE AUSTIN SHRINK BELLY FAT
Genre: Fitness
Synopsis: Flatten your belly and tone a slim, sexy waistline with Denise Austin's
incredible ab-blasting program, Shrink Belly Fat. All three belly fat-burning
workouts use different methods to strategically target the core by working every
midsection muscle from all possible angles. Each fun and fresh 15-minute
workout zaps stubborn belly fat to reveal a tighter, trimmer tummy. Stick with it
and have leaner abs in no time!
HF DVD 613.7046 INT
ELEMENT - INTRO TO YOGA
Genre: Fitness
Synopsis: Filmed in a serene garden overlooking the Pacific Ocean, these two
sessions offer a comprehensive introduction to yoga so that you can begin at any
level and continually progress.
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ELEMENT - YOGA FOR STRENGTH & FLEXIBILITY
Genre: Fitness
Synopsis: Two yoga programs focused on two of the three most-desired yoga benefits:
strength and flexibility. Ashley Turner is one of the premiere yoga teachers in Los
Angeles.
HF DVD 613.712 ESC
ESCAPE YOUR SHAPE: 21-DAY BODY MAKEOVER
Genre: Fitness
Synopsis: Everyone has a particular body shape, whether it's an hourglass, ruler, or
spoon. To make the most of working out, viewers need to do exercises tailored to their
own physique. Based on a patented system that delivers proven results, the program
contains two 20-minute circuit workouts for each body type.
HF DVD 649.122 HAP
THE HAPPIEST BABY ON THE BLOCK
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: You'll learn about Dr. Harvey Karp's breakthrough discovery of the
Calming Reflex and your baby's virtual 'off-switch' for crying and 'on-switch' for
sleep. And, Dr. Karp will show you exactly how to master his famous 5 S's
technique to turn on the calming reflex and guide your baby from screams to
serenity and fast.
HF DVD 613.714 INS
INSANITY: 60-day total-body conditioning program
Genre: Fitness
Synopsis: "Insanity is an extreme and physically demanding workout. This is not
for beginners or individuals with any medical condition which may be
compromised by extreme cardio and strength exercise."—Container
HF DVD 613.71 KAT
KATHY SMITH: BARRE BODY LIFT WORKOUT
Genre: Fitness
Synopsis: Four dance-inspired workouts for arms, legs, buns, and tummy! Defy gravity
with Kathy Smith's Barre Body Lift Workout, a unique combination of exercises to lift,
tighten, and sculpt the hard-to-reach muscles and provide the strength, energy, and shape
everyone's always wanted. Kathy shows how to trim inches and tone muscles using a
series of small, concentrated movements, and create long, beautiful lines with deep
stretches. Sculpt a sleek, younger-looking body in no time!
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HF DVD 613.71 SHE
KATHY SMITH TIMELESS - SHED THE POUNDS
Genre: Fitness
Synopsis: Contains three full-length workouts. Starting Out: This three-part
routine begins with a warmup that includes energizing breathing and stretching
exercises. Instant Workout: These three 20-minute workouts boost your
metabolism further. March to Fitness: The benefits of walking are timeless and
this 30-minute, low-impact, fat-burning aerobic workout is accompanied by a fun,
high-energy soundtrack.
HF DVD 613.71 SMI
KATHY SMITH: TUMMY TRIMMERS
Genre: Fitness
Synopsis: Five workouts to beat the bulge! Kathy Smith's Tummy Trimmers workout
will tone and tighten abdominals like never before using the latest techniques to target
belly fat and banish the bulge. Tummy Trimmers includes five different ten-minute ab
workouts that can be mixed and matched to meet individual needs. With five cutting-edge
methods to train the core, viewers will never get bored or plateau. They'll simply have
sensational abs!
HF DVD 613.7176 SAN
LESLIE SANSONE WALK IT OFF IN 30 DAYS
Genre: Fitness
Synopsis: Introducing Leslie's new plan that asks for just 30 minutes a day for 30 days to
get real results! Imagine increased energy, firmed muscles, improved overall health, and
a slimmer, more proportioned body! It's all possible. Here's how easy the 30 days will be.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday burn BIG calories by walking the BURN 30 program!
Then on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday build strength on every major muscle group
from shoulders to calves.
HF DVD 613.71 PIL
PILOXING: EXPRESS TONING
Genre: Fitness
Synopsis: “Celebrity trainer Viveca Jensen and creator of fitness phenomenon piloxing
now brings you Piloxing express toning -- a truly targeted program with three 20-minute
complete workouts that will tone your arms, blast your abutt & thighs and chisel your
abs."—Container
HF DVD 613.71 PIL
PILOXING BY VIVECA JENSEN
Genre: Fitness
Synopsis: Piloxing is a creative mix between pilates and boxing geared towards women.
This new form of exercise strengthens your core and sculpts and elongates your muscles.
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HF DVD 613.71 QUI
QUICK FIT (2010)
Genre: Fitness
Synopsis: Quick Fit; contains the perfect mix of fast workouts to help viewers
lose weight and stay healthy. With 30 five-minute workouts blasts, viewers can do
exactly what viewers want for as long as they want. Featuring ten blasts each of
cardio, strength, and Pilates, the jam-packed program fulfills all the viewers'
fitness needs.
HF DVD 613.7046 QUI
QUICKSTART YOGA
Genre: Fitness
Starring: Rodney Yee, Kathryn Budig, Suzanne Deason
Synopsis: Five practices that can be completed in 30 minutes or less, perfect for today's
busy lifestyle. Yoga instructors include Rodney Yee, Kathryn Budig, and Suzanne
Deason.
HF DVD 618.244 WHA
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING
WORKOUT (2012)
Synopsis: Staying fit when you're expecting has never been easier. The workout is
the ultimate pregnancy exercise program designed to help you fit fitness into all
nine months of your pregnancy. With six 10-minute mix-and-match routines, you
can customize your workout to fit your fitness level, your mood and your growing
body from day to day, week to week and trimester to trimester.
HF DVD 613.71 XTR
CATHE FRIEDRICH: XTRAIN TABATACISE (2013)
Genre: Fitness
Synopsis: Tabatacise is a short but very intense type of training workout that improves
aerobic capacity as well as ability to burn fat long after finishing the workout.
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HS DVD 326.8 AME
THE ABOLITIONISTS (2013)
Genre: History
Synopsis: Radicals. Agitators. Troublemakers. Liberators. Called many names,
the abolitionists tore the nation apart in order to create a more perfect union. Men
and women, black and white, Northerners and Southerners, poor and wealthy,
these passionate anti-slavery activists fought body and soul in the most important
civil rights crusade in American history.
HS DVD 973.922 AME
AMERICAN MOMENTS - JOHN F. KENNEDY
Genre: Children's
Synopsis: Relive the thousand days of John F. Kennedy's presidency, from his
inauguration in 1961 to that fateful day of November 22, 1963. Emphasizes Kennedy's
hopes for his term as president, his accomplishments with regards to civil rights, the
creation of the Peace Corp, and space exploration that still resonates today.
HS DVD 941.07 AT
AT HOME WITH THE GEORGIANS
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Amanda Vickery sets her sights on the golden age of homemaking in
the 18th Century Georgian era. She traces the story of the unique relationship
Britons enjoy with their homes. Characters from all walks of life, including
gentlewomen in their stately mansions and servants with only a locking box to
call their own, are brought to life as Amanda reveals the private diaries, intimate
letters and curious artifacts of the age where the modern notion of a 'home' was
born.
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HS DVD 938.5 ATH
ATHENS: ancient supercity
Genre: History
Synopsis: 5th century BC Athens became the wonder of the western world. It
boasted an advanced water system, an urban center incorporating shops,
commercial and government buildings, and an architectural masterpiece, the
Parthenon. Most of this was due to the determination of an influential statesman
and orator, Pericles
HS DVD 936.4 CEL
THE CELTS: how the barbarians tamed Europe
Genre: History
Synopsis: Ancient Celts lived in tribal societies throughout Europe for about eight
centuries. They were ferocious warriors that lived in northern Europe, but were
also farmers, miners, traders, and seafarers.
HS DVD 932.021 CLE
CLEOPATRA: the last pharaoh
Genre: History
Synopsis: Discover the truth about this extraordinary woman, a queen from the
Ptolemy dynasty, who embraced Egyptian culture and drew on her education and
ingenuity to advance her position in the face of the all-powerful Roman Empire.
HS DVD 909.07 CRU
THE CRUSADES
Genre: History
Synopsis: After the capture of Jerusalem by Muslims in the Middle Ages, Pope
Urban II declared war against them to get back the holy city. Christian kings of
Europe joined the battle, and waged a long and expensive war that lasted over 200
years with many lives lost on all sides.
HS DVD 296.155 DEA
THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS: unlocking the secrets of the
Scriptures
Genre: History
Synopsis: Drawing on more than half a century of painstaking research, this
absorbing film takes us one step closer to the truth behind one of the most
enigmatic mysteries in the history of ancient civilizations.
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HS DVD 973.71 DEA
DEATH AND THE CIVIL WAR (American Experience)
Notes: 2013 Emmy Award Nomination Best Documentary or Nonfiction Special
Genre: History
Synopsis: Based on the best-selling book by Drew Gilpin Faust, this film will
explore how the American Civil War created a 'republic of suffering' and will
chart the far-reaching social, political, and social changes brought about by the
pervasive presence and fear of death during the Civil War.
HS DVD 985.37 GHO
GHOSTS OF MACHU PICCHU (2009)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Join a new generation of archaeologists as they probe areas of Machu
Picchu that haven't been touched since the time of the Incas and unearth burials of
the people who built the sacred site. Ghosts of Machu Picchu explores the
extraordinary trail of clues that began on that fateful day in 1911 and continues to
the present.
HS DVD 940.53 INS
INSIDE WORLD WAR II
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Day by day. Hour by hour. Second by second. This is the story of last
century's bloodiest conflict told in a concise and compelling 3 hour special.
Includes personal accounts, strategic analysis and rare footage and provides a new
and intimate perspective on the experience of war.
HS DVD 937.06 LET
LETTERS FROM THE ROMAN FRONT
Genre: History
Synopsis: The Roman occupation of Britain lasted from around 55 BC. to 410
AD. During this time the Romans built a network of fortifications. Excavations in
the north of England at the Vindolanda garrison site have uncovered many Roman
artifacts. Among these artifacts are documents that contain a wealth of
information on the daily life of the Roman soldiers and their families.
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HS DVD 920.073 MEN
THE MEN WHO BUILT AMERICA
Genre: Documentary
Starring: Adam Jonas Segaller, Eric Rolland, Michael Chmiel, Justin Mork
Synopsis: Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, Carnegie, Morgan, Ford, and the men who
built America. Meet the titans who forged the foundation of modern America and
created the American Dream. The miniseries shines a spotlight on the influential
builders, dreamers, and believers whose feats transformed the United States.
HS DVD 393.3 MYS
MYSTERY OF THE BLACK MUMMY
Genre: History
Synopsis: In 1958, an Italian archeologist discovered the mummified remains of a
two-and-a-half year old boy in a cave in southwestern Libya that was far older
than any other comparable samples found in Egypt. Who were the ancient
inhabitants of the Sahara Desert who put the mummy there? And might they have
influenced how the ancient Egyptians began their mummification process?
HS DVD 937.7 POM
POMPEII: buried alive
Genre: History
Synopsis: In AD79, the world came to a catastrophic end for the people living in
the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Find out about the people who lived there, how
they lived their lives, and if anyone could have escaped this disaster.
HS DVD (32.01 RAM
Genre: History
RAMESES: visions of greatness
Synopsis: One of the most famous pharaohs of ancient Egypt, Rameses II
presided in a time of great peace, prosperity, and empire expansion. He was on
the throne 67 years, outlived many sons who would have ruled after him, and
declared himself a god while still living. Rameses had many temples built to
himself, and magnificent buildings and monuments, many of which still exist
today.
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HS DVD 973.927 REA
THE REAGAN PRESIDENCY
Genre: Biographical
Synopsis: One of America's most dynamic leaders, Reagan remains a guiding
light for the Republican Party. Some historians and scholars believe Reagan reshaped not just the political landscape, but the way many Americans view
government ? and each other. In this three-hour series, titled The Reagan
Presidency, the producers will focus on the eight years of the Reagan presidency.
In addition to interviews with those who've spent years analyzing his policies and
legacy, the producers will also interview key members of the Reagan team, as
well as foreign leaders with whom the president interacted.
HS DVD 937.7 ROM
ROME’S LOST CITY: amazing secrets of Herculaneum
Genre: History
Synopsis: When Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the city of Herculaneum was
destroyed. Find out about the people who lived there, how they lived their lives,
and if anyone could have escaped this disaster.
HS DVD 938.3 SEC
SECRETS AT DELPHI
Genre: History
Synopsis: For almost one thousand years, Delphi ruled as the religious heart of the
ancient Greek empire. All kinds of people from kings to commoners went there to
consult the famous oracle of Delphi. For a price, the oracle would consult with the
Greek god Apollo, then answer the question, although the answer would
sometimes be open to interpretation.
HS DVD 936.2 STO
STONEHENGE: secrets of an ancient monument
Genre: History
Synopsis: 5,000 years ago, a group of Stone Age farmers began work on the most
astonishing structure In Neolithic Europe. The task would take them one and a
half millennia to complete. What prompted them to embark on such a project, and
what do the alignments of the stones really signify?
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HS DVD 941 TIM
TIME TEAM: UNEARTHING THE ROMAN INVASION
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: In these twelve episodes, the Time Team set to work on sites from the
era of the Roman occupation in the first centuries CE. From a mysterious cluster
of stones in London's Greenwich Park to a vast ancient complex beneath a
Cotswold field, the crew digs deep to solve some of Roman Britain's enduring
mysteries.
HS DVD 940.545973 VIC
VICTORY AT SEA
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: 26 episodes that document naval warfare during World War II. From
U-boat 'wolfpacks' to the epic battle at Iwo Jima and Okinawa, every major naval
engagement of World War II is captured.
HS DVD 948.022 VIK
THE VIKINGS: voyage of the longships
Genre: History
Synopsis: In the eighth century, fierce warriors from Scandanavia came across the
seas and invaded Europe. These men from the north country built ships that had
never been seen before. They raided villages, plundered, and took slaves. These
northmen were also adventurers, and with their remarkable ships, some made it as
far as North America
HS DVD 623.7463 WAR
WARBIRDS OF WWII - THE COMPLETE SERIES
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Domination of the air during WWII was a critical element to ultimate
victory. From the deadly dogfights during the Battle of Britain to the harrowing
daylight raids over fortress Europe to the daring high altitude bombing runs over
Japan, this is the story of the men and machines that faced off every day in a
deadly struggle for freedom.
HS DVD 364.154 WHO
WHO KILLED LINDBERGH'S BABY?
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: NOVA is reopening one of the most confounding crime mysteries of all time as
a team of expert investigators employs state-of-the-art forensic and behavioral science
techniques in an effort to determine what really happened to Charles Lindbergh's baby,
and why.
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Home Improvement
HI DVD 684.08 WOO
THE WOODWRIGHT’S SHOP – Season 2
Genre: How-to
Synopsis: For over 30 years, Roy Underhill has been entertaining audiences with
his unrivaled knowledge of traditional hand tools and building techniques.
Handles -- Candle stand -- Handplanes -- In yer drawers -- Findin' & fixin' -Saws -- Williamsburg blacksmiths -- Window sash -- Boat building -- A tale of
two toys
HI DVD 684.08 WOO
THE WOODWRIGHT’S SHOP - Season 5, 1985
Genre: How-to
Synopsis: "For over 30 years, Roy Underhill has been educating and entertaining
audiences with his unrivaled knowledge of traditional hand tools and building
techniques. Join Roy for season six, in the Woodwright's Shop."—container
HI DVD 684.08 WOO
THE WOODWRIGHT’S SHOP – Season 6, 1986
Genre: How-to
Synopsis: "For over 30 years, Roy Underhill has been educating and entertaining
audiences with his unrivaled knowledge of traditional hand tools and building
techniques. Join Roy for season six, in the Woodwright's Shop."—container
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Miscellaneous
MS DVD 372.71 ALG
THE ALGEBRA I, TUTOR: Vol. 1
Genre: Genre: Educational
Synopsis: Synopsis: Algebra 1 is one of the most intimidating subjects for math
students because they are used to dealing with numbers and now suddenly they
have variables such as X and Y. The Algebra 1 Tutor starts off with the very
basics - fractions - and assumes that the students know absolutely nothing about
the subject. A great deal of time is spent on fractions and the concept of a
negative number before the student is presented with Algebraic Expressions,
which is where most Algebra 1 Textbooks begin.
MS DVD 372.71 ALG
THE ALGEBRA 1 TUTOR: VOLUME 2
Genre: Genre: Educational
Synopsis: Algebra 1 is one of the most intimidating subjects for math students,
because they will quickly get into topics such as solving inequalities, negative
exponents, and polynomials that seem daunting at first. The Algebra 1 Tutor
Volume 2 starts off with the very basics and assumes that the students knows
absolutely nothing about the subject. A great deal of time is spent on inequalities,
negative exponents, and polynomials before the student is presented with more
advanced topics.
MS DVD 891.709 WEI
CLASSICS OF RUSSIAN LITERATURE (Teaching Company)
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: Thirty six lectures by Irwin Weil, of Northwestern University,
exploring the history of Russian literature from its origins through the twentieth
century.
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MS DVD 791.45 COL
A COLBERT CHRISTMAS - THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL
(2008)
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Willie Nelson, Elvis Costello, Toby Keith,
John Legend, Feist
Synopsis: Join the host of The Colbert Report as he celebrates the holidays with
friends Elvis Costello, Feist, Willie Nelson, Jon Stewart, and many more.
MS DVD 791.45 DUC
DUCK DYNASTY: SEASON 1
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Meet the Robertsons, who run Duck Commander, a homegrown momand-pop turned sporting empire selling top-of-the-line duck calls and decoys out
of salvaged swamp wood. Dressed in camouflage and bandanas, this crew shows
the world how a family can work together and be a success at the same time.
Their booming business employs half the neighborhood, and each day brings a
new set of challenges, but this clan meets them with a special brand of Southern
know-how and humor.
MS DVD 791.45 DUC
Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: The second season of Duck Dynasty follows the Robertsons, a
Louisiana bayou family living the American dream as they operate a duck call
business while staying true to their values.
MS DVD 791.45 DUC
Genre: Documentary
Starring: Willie Robertson, Phil Robertson, Jase Robertson, Korie Robertson, Si
Robertson
Synopsis: The Robertsons have quickly become America's favorite backwoods
family. This close-knit clan has made a fortune selling duck calls, turning their
backyard business into a multimillion-dollar sporting empire. But for Willie
Robertson, the company's CEO, running a family operation can be tough when all
your employees live one distraction at a time and find any excuse to leave the
warehouse.
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MS DVD 516 GEO
GEOMETRY TUTOR (2007)
Notes: Grade levels 9-11
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: Covers geometric concepts such as angles, intersecting lines, congruent
triangles, quadrilaterals, geometric proofs, and more.
MS DVD 371.3028 GEI
HOW TO BECOME A SUPERSTAR STUDENT
Synopsis: “In fact, learning is a skill that your student can easily make a part of
his or her everyday life and use as a powerful tool for success, both inside and
outside the classroom. Professor Michael Geisen, the 2008 National Teacher of
the Year, has spent his teaching career showing thousands of students these and
other skills. And with How to Become a SuperStar Student, 2nd Edition, he can
give your own student the same vital skills that will carry him or her through high
school, college, and well into the challenges of adult life”.
NA DVD 916.04 AFR
AFRICA (2012)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Africa is a six-part series that will amaze and awe with stunning
photography and truly moving stories of survival on the continent with the most
diverse animal life anywhere on our planet. Hosted by David Attenborough.
NA DVD 598.0723 BIR
BIRDERS: THE CENTRAL PARK EFFECT (2012)
Genre: Documentary
Starring: Regina Alvarez, Anya Auerbach
Synopsis: A diverse group of full of attitude New Yorkers reveals how a hidden
world of beautiful wild birds in the middle of Manhattan has upended and
magically transformed their lives.
145
NA DVD 599.755 IN
IN SEARCH OF THE JAGUAR
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Join renowned Wildlife Conservation Society biologist Alan
Rabinowitz as he pursues the elusive jaguar, and races against time to create safe
havens for these feared and respected predators.
NA DVD 551.21 LIF
LIFE ON FIRE - WILDLIFE ON THE VOLCANO'S EDGE
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: LIFE ON FIRE: VOLCANOES offers a close-up look at volcanoes and
the effects on the environment around them. From the depths of the abyss to the
high-altitude snow-capped peaks, the series paints a detailed picture of the
struggles and amazing adaptation required to survive around volcanoes.
NA DVD 551.46 PLA
PLANET OCEAN (2012)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Using the extraordinary images of the Earth's oceans, an international
team of underwater cinematographers explains some of the planet's greatest
natural mysteries, while reinforcing how essental it is to live in harmony with our
oceans.
NA DVD 591.97 WIL
WILD AMERICA SEASONS 1-6
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Hosted by award-winning wildlife photographer and premier naturalist
Marty Stouffer, this series features footage of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and
insects throughout North America.
146
RL DVD 220.9505 BIB
THE BIBLE - THE EPIC MINISERIES
Genre: Drama
Starring: Greg Hicks, Paul Brightwell, Diogo Morgado, Darwin Shaw, Sebastian
Knapp, Roma Downey
Synopsis: Breathtaking in scope and scale, The Bible features powerful
performances, exotic locales and dazzling visual effects that breathe spectacular
life into the dramatic tales of faith and courage from Genesis through Revelation.
This historic television event is sure to entertain and inspire the whole family!
SC DVD 612 HUM
THE HUMAN BODY COLLECTION
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: Like an owner's manual for the body, it reveals the fascinating
intricacies and complicated systems that make up the amazing human body.
SC DVD 551.552 INS
HURRICANE SANDY: INSIDE THE MEGASTORM
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Inside the Megastorm takes viewers moment by moment through
Hurricane Sandy, its impacts and the future of storm protection. Through first
person accounts from those who survived, and from experts and scientists, Inside
the Megastorm gives scientific context to a new breed of storms.
147
SC DVD 510 SEC
THE SECRETS OF MENTAL MATH
Synopsis: “Give your students the keys to success in high school and beyond with
this engaging two-course set. They'll learn vital skills about everything from
homework to class presentations to exam preparation with How to Become a
SuperStar Student, 2nd Edition. And in The Secrets of Mental Math, they'll
discover tips and tricks for enhancing their ability to solve a range of
mathematical problems—right in their heads”.
Sports
SP DVD 796.357 BAS
BASEBALL DRILLS FOR CONFINED SPACES
Genre: Sports
Synopsis: If viewers are like most baseball coaches and parents, they struggle to
fill their non-practice time with fundamental drills that will bring out the best in a
ball player. Minor League Manager of the Year Matt Walbeck demonstrates more
than twenty baseball drills that can be performed with minimal space, indoors or
outdoors, to help young athletes become better baseball players. Drills include:
agility drills, pitching exercises and drills, catching drills, hitting drills, and infield
drills.
SP DVD 796.357092 JAC
THE JACKIE ROBINSON STORY (1950)
Genre: Biographical
Starring: Jackie Robinson, Ruby Dee
Synopsis: Jackie Robinson stars as himself in this compelling biopic of the man
who bravely challenged (and broke) the color barrier that existed in America's
greatest pastime. The film starts with his college athletic career and proceeds to
document his rocky and abuse-ridden tenure in the minors, his relationship with
supportive Brooklyn Dodgers manager Branch Rickey, and his eventual big
league debut in 1947.
148
SP DVD 796.323 OTH
THE OTHER DREAM TEAM (2012)
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Everyone knows Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan of the 1992 American
Olympic Dream Team. This is the story of the Other Dream Team. They didn't
bring their country the gold medal, they brought something much more valuable.
After leading the USSR to a gold medal and victory over the USA at the 1988
Olympics in Seoul, Sarunas Marciulionis and Arvydas Sabonis were poster boys
for the Soviet sports machine. Four years later, after the fall of the Soviet Union,
they emerged as symbols of democracy.
TR DVD 917.304 AME
AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS: BEST PARKS EVER
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: As seen on the Travel Channel: Best Parks Ever; embark on the
unprecededented expedition through over 40 of America's National Parks.
TR DVD 910.202 ART
ART WOLFE’S TRAVELS TO THE EDGE
Genre: Travel
Synopsis: Go to Alaska, Peru, Antarctica, India, Japan, Nepal, Madagascar, and
fifteen more beautiful locations with photographer Art Wolfe.
149
TR DVD 919.6211 BES
BEST OF TRAVEL: TAHITI: THE PACIFIC PARADISE
Genre: Travel
Synopsis: Escape with Rudy Maxa to the pure beauty of island paradise. Visit
Tahiti and Bora Bora up close and personal! Experience their rich sea life, crystal
blue waters, and vibrant cultures. Tour the diverse reefs of the coral Tuamotu
Atolls. Participate in the oyster-cultivation process at the major pearl farm. See
the remote and sparsely populated Marquesas Islands, where dramatic mountains
offer evidence of volcanic origins. Enjoy the culture and natural beauty of island
paradise!
TR DVD 917.104 GLO
GLOBE TREKKER - EASTERN CANADA
Genre: Travel
Synopsis: Join Nova Scotia native Zoe D'Amato as she journeys across Eastern
Canada. Starting at Cape Spear, the eastern most point of North America, then
onto Halifax to check out a haunted restaurant before heading north to Cape
Breton Island. Then to Prince Edward Island to learn about harness racing before
heading across the eight-mile Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick to do
some kayaking and lobster fishing.
TR DVD 910.202 GLO
GLOBE TREKKER - GREAT HISTORIC SITES OF THE
WORLD (2012)
Genre: Travel
Synopsis: Everywhere you go in the world, you find monuments to a different
age. Each civilization has left its mark. In this special three-part DVD, explore
three different eras of the great historic sites of the world, from the New World
Mayans to the Ancient Egyptians; medieval European cities and palaces and the
earliest sites of the New World and the Americas; the 19th and 20th Century
battlefields of the World Wars, and post war relics and icons of power in the
modern world.
TR DVD 910.202 ULT
GLOBE TREKKER - ULTIMATE WORLD GUIDE
Genre: Travel
Synopsis: Features ten of the installments of the popular Globe Trekker series.
Featured episodes include: Ultimate Australia, Ultimate UK, Ultimate China,
Ultimate Caribbean, Ultimate Italy, Ultimate France, Ultimate Middle East,
Ultimate Indo China, Ultimate Mexico, and Ultimate India.
150
TR DVD 917.7 MIG
THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI WITH TREVOR MCDONALD
Genre: Travel
Synopsis: Sir Trevor McDonald takes an unforgettable adventure along the
historic and epic Mississippi River. Starting at the Gulf of Mexico, Sir Trevor's
journey leads him to encounter a dazzling array of characters and stunning
locations. At 2,320 miles long, the Mississippi River, often referred to as 'Ole
Miss,' represents the heart of America. It's the prism through which the story of
America's past and present can be told.
TR DVD 910.4 NEW
NEW TRAVELS OF RUDY MAXA
Genre: Travel
Synopsis: Join 'The Savvy Traveler,' Rudy Maxa, on a whirlwind tour of over fifteen
destinations across the globe, including Bangkok, Seoul, Tokyo, Delhi, Istanbul,
Argentina, Tahiti, Bora Bora, Montreal and Quebec City, Newfoundland, Scotland, and
more.
TR DVD 917.29 SEC
THE SECRET CARIBBEAN WITH TREVOR MCDONALD
Genre: Travel
Synopsis: Popular presenter Sir Trevor McDonald explores the beautiful islands
of the Caribbean. From the coffee plantations to the crystal blue seas, there are
stunning landscapes, exotic creatures, and outlandish cultural events aplenty.
Meeting the rich and powerful, eccentric locals, and even royalty as he goes; Sir
Trevor provides a unique insight into Caribbean life.
TR DVD 914.7046 SAI
ST. PETERSBURG: WINDOW ON EUROPE
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: A window to Europe was what Peter the Great wanted to create when,
in 1703, he laid the foundation stone for the new capital city of his Russian
empire. He sent 50,000 serfs into the swampy delta of the Neva to pound the
harbor city out of the ground. Under Catherine the Great, St. Petersburg finally
became the thriving metropolis which Peter the Great had dreamed of.
151
TR DVD 914 THI
33 GREAT CITIES OF EUROPE
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis: Travel with acclaimed filmmaker Marlin Darrah, as he visits Europe's
most beloved cities and regions. Darrah captures the cultures, histories, and
architectures of the world's most traveled continent.
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