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Adult - Feature Films, Television & Anime
The 5th quarter
In the spirit of The Blind Side comes this inspiring true story of family, faith, and football. Jon Abbate is a rising football star at Wake Forest University. Lives are suddenly shattered when the family's youngest son, Luke, is killed in a tragic accident. Inspired by Luke's memory, Jon courageously leads the Wake Forest team to a series of last-minute victories - leading to a thrilling climax. CALL # = DVD F.
DVD F
10 things I hate about you
In this loose A loose adaptation of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, Cameron is the new kid in school who becomes smitten with the beautiful Bianca. But Bianca's overprotective and domineering father forbids Bianca to date unless her older sister Kat, an surly and hostile senior, does. In a bid to get Kat a boyfriend, Cameron sets up a plan to have the school stud, Joey Donnar, bribe Patrick Verona, an outcast senior with a rumor-filled past, to take Kat out on dates so he can go to the school's homecoming dance with Bianca. However, neither Patrick or Kat expect their relationship to lead to something so much more. Heath Ledger's American movie debut. CALL # = DVD TEN.
DVD TEN
11 eyes complete collection = Irebun aizu
"Raised in an orphanage after witnessing his sister's suicide, Satsuki Kakeru's life has already been cruel enough. However, when he and his friend Yuka are thrown into a alternate dimension called the Red Night, it takes a gruesome turn from bad to horrific. Now, trapped flickering between our world and the Red, Kakeru quickly discovers that he and Yuka are not alone, and that, together with the other so-called 'fragments', they must defeat the malevolent entities known as the Black Knights."--Container. CALL # = DVD ANIME ELEVEN.
DVD ANIME ELEVEN
13 assassins
Thirteen brave samurai must face overwhelming odds in an epic battle against a sadistic lord and his army of 200 to prevent him from plunging Japan into war. CALL # = DVD THIRTEEN.
DVD THIRTEEN
30 minutes or less
Nick is a small town pizza delivery guy whose mundane life collides with the big plans of two wanna-be criminal masterminds. The volatile duo kidnaps Nick and forces him to rob a bank. With mere hours to pull off the impossible task, Nick enlists the help of his ex-best friend, Chet. As the clock ticks, the two must deal with the police, hired assassins, flamethrowers, and their own tumultuous relationship. CALL # = DVD THIRTY.
DVD THIRTY
36 crazy fists
Shunned by the monastery's Kung-Fu masters, an orphan learns the skills he needs to avenge his father's death from the unlikely duo of a beggar boy and a wiseman. CALL # = DVD THIRTY.
DVD THIRTY
300
In the Battle of Thermopylae of 480 BC an alliance of Greek city-states fought the invading Persian army in the mountain pass of Thermopylae. Vastly outnumbered, the Greeks held back the enemy in one of the most famous last stands of history. Persian King Xerxes led a Army of well over 100,000 men to Greece and was confronted by 300 Spartans, 700 Thespians and other Slave soldiers. Xerxes waited many days for King Leonidas to surrender or withdraw. When the Greeks did not leave, Xerxes was left with no option and he moved forward. The battle lasted for about 3 days and after which all 300 Spartans were killed. The Spartan defeat would not have happened if not for a local shepherd, named Ephialtes, who defected to the Persians and informed Xerxes of a separate path through Thermopylae, which the Persians could use to outflank the Greeks. CALL # = DVD T.
DVD T
The abandoned
An American woman searching for her birth parents learns she has inherited a house in the middle of a forest in a remote area of Russia. It is the house where she was born. Abandoned and uninhabited for 40 years, it stands in total disrepair and neglect. What she finds is more than an old house. She meets a mysterious man claiming to be her twin brother and together they find the house holds dangerous secrets to a past they don't even remember. They are forced to relive a series of horrifying events and shocking murders that occurred just after they were born, and in the place where they are supposed to die. CALL # = DVD A.
DVD A
Across the universe
Jude is a dock worker from Liverpool who travels to the United States in the 1960s to find his estranged father. There, he falls in love with sheltered American teenager Lucy. When her brother, Max, is drafted to fight in the Vietnam War, they become involved in peace activism. CALL # = DVD A.
DVD A
Aliens
In this sequel to Alien, Ripley is the only survivor from mankind's first encounter with the monstrous Alien. Her account of the Alien and the fate of her crew are received with skepticism--until the mysterious disappearnce of colonists on LV-426 lead her to join a team of high-tech colonial marines sent in to investigate. CALL # = DVD A.
DVD A
Antwone Fisher
Guided by a determined Navy psychiatrist, a troubled sailor embarks on a personal, emotionally inspiring journey to confront his past and connect with the family he never knew. Inspired by the true life experiences of Antwone Fisher. CALL # = DVD A.
DVD A
The art of getting by
Fatalistic teenager George Zingavoy is a master at just barely getting by. In fact, he's practically turned it into an art form-making it through the entire school year without doing a shred of work. But when George meets a beautiful and complicated girl named Sally, he discovers a kindred spirit who turns his slacker world upside down. Their quirky and unexpected romance may just inspire George to do the unthinkable-get off his butt and chase after his dreams. CALL # = DVD ART OF.
DVD ART OF
Atlas shrugged. Part I
The year is 2016, and America is on the verge of economic disaster. The greatest citizens are being targeted, and dark forces are working to bring about America's final days. A powerful railroad executive, Dagny Taggart, struggles to keep her business alive while society is crumbling around her. CALL # = DVD ATLAS.
DVD ATLAS
Attack the block
A gang of tough inner-city kids try to defend their turf against an invasion of savage alien creatures, which turns a South London apartment complex into an extraterrestrial warzone. CALL # = DVD ATTACK.
DVD ATTACK
Attack the block
A gang of tough inner-city kids try to defend their turf against an invasion of savage alien creatures, which turns a South London apartment complex into an extraterrestrial warzone. CALL # = DVD A.
DVD A
Bad company
Two former secret agents run a business to perform corporate dirty work. CALL # = DVD BAD.
DVD BAD
Beginners
A young man is rocked by two announcements from his elderly father: that he has terminal cancer, and that he has a young male lover. CALL # = DVD BEGINNER.
DVD BEGINNER
Ben-Hur a tale of the Christ
"Judah Ben-Hur [is] a Jewish nobleman in Palestine whose heroic odyssey includes enslavement by the Romans, vengeance against his tormentors during a furious arena chariot race and fateful encounters with Jesus Christ"--Container. CALL # = DVD B.
DVD B
Beowulf
In the age of heroes comes the mightiest warrior of them all, Beowulf. After destroying the overpowering demon Grendel, he incurs the undying wrath of the beast's ruthlessly seductive mother, who will use any means possible to ensure revenge. The ensuing epic battle resonate throughout the ages. CALL # = DVD BEOWULF.
DVD BEOWULF
The big C. The complete first season
After she is diagnosed with cancer, suburban mom Cathy Jamison, tries to find the humor in the disease. CALL # = DVD TV B.
DVD TV B
Bleak house
Two innocent young orphans are the potential heirs to a fortune. Their fates are snarled in a monumental legal battle known as Jarndyce and Jarndyce. Another orphan, Esther Summerson, whose mysterious parentage proves to be intertwined with the fate of the Jarndyce wards and the aloof Lady Dedlock. Lady Dedlock faces the revelation of her dark past once Mr. Tulkinghorn catches wind of it. The icily beautiful Esther's background also comes to light after the murder of a strange man. Twines through the legal system to heartbreaking domestic drama to a murder investigation to near-Gothic horror. CALL # = DVD B.
DVD B
Breaking bad. The complete third season
Even though his cancer's in remission, chemistry teacher turned meth maker Walter White still can't catch a break. His wife has filed for divorce, his DEA agent brother-in-law is out to bust him, and a Mexican cartel just wants him dead. But with his family's future still at stake, Walt cooks up a deal that will make him a fortune, a scheme with a terrible price. CALL # = DVD TV BREAKING Seas.3 (full set).
DVD TV BREAKING Seas.3 (full set)
Buck
A richly textured and visually stunning film, follows Buck Brannaman from his abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses. A real- life 'horse-whisperer', he eschews the violence of his upbringing and teaches people to communicate with their horses through leadership and sensitivity, not punishment. Buck possesses near magical abilities as he dramatically transforms horses, and people , with his understanding, compassion and respect. CALL # = DVD 656.1 BUCK.
DVD 656.1 BUCK
Byosoku 5 senchimetoru 5 centimeters per second
Witness the story of Takaki, a young man on a journey from Tokyo to reunite with his childhood best friend, Akari. Feel his emotions superimposed on the gorgeous, heavily researched and impressively animated backdrops of Japan, as he travels by train to see her. Join Takaki on a voyage into three interconnected tales of love and lost innocence that span the minutes and months of their lives. CALL # = DVD ANIME FIVE.
DVD ANIME FIVE
Captain America the first avenger
After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into Captain America, a Super Soldier. Now, as Captain America, Rogers joins forces with Bucky Barnes and Peggy Carter to wage war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull. CALL # = DVD CAPTAIN.
DVD CAPTAIN
The change-up
Growing up together, Mitch and Dave were inseparable best friends, but slowly drifted apart. While Dave is an overworked lawyer, husband and father of three, Mitch has remained a single, quasi-employed man-child. Both guys seem to think the other has it made. Following a drunken night out together, Mitch and Dave's worlds are turned upside down when they wake up in each other's bodies. The guys soon discover that each other's lives are nowhere near as rosy as they once seemed. CALL # = DVD CHANGE.
DVD CHANGE
A Christmas carol
The classic Dickens story about a bitter old man who's given a chance for redemption when three ghosts come to visit him on Christmas Eve. Bonus features include: Introduction by Leonard Maltin, 'Dead to Begin With' documentary, 'Scrooge By Another Name' featurette, 'The Human Blarney Stone' documentary, 'A Scholar's View' video narrative, collection of early silent Dickens films, commentary tracks, and more! CALL # = DVD C.
DVD C
Christmas mail
Sparks fly during the holidays when Postman Matt meets mysterious new coworker Kristi. As an official "Santa Writer", Kristi is buried in children's letters to Santa. Her job-to respond to every letter addressed to St. Nick. Their petty boss is suspicious of this new employee and enlists a reluctant Matt to spy on her. The more Matt gets to know Kristi, the more he falls for her. After learning of Matt's forced betrayal, Kristi is devastated and leaves the post office. Will the magic of the Christmas season be enough to bring them back together? Christmas Mail is an endearing Christmas tale that will appeal to the entire family this holiday season. CALL # = DVD C.
DVD C
Clash
Trinh is a mercenary assigned to recover a stolen hard drive containing codes to Vietnam{225}s first satellite, the VINASAT.1. She creates an ensemble of specialists to regain control of the hard drive before it is sold to the Chinese Triad. Lies and betrayal unfold as Trinh uncovers the truth behind her squad. Who can she trust? CALL # = DVD VIETNAM CLASH.
DVD VIETNAM CLASH
Conan the barbarian
A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil. CALL # = DVD C.
DVD C
Coraline
A young girl walks through a secret door that she has found in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life, but much better. When her adventure turns dangerous, and her counterfeit parents, including the Other Mother, try to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to get back home - and save her family. CALL # = DVD C.
DVD C
Covert affairs. Season one
Meet Annie Walker: smart, stunning, and the CIA's newest field operative in one of their most secretive branches. Suddenly summoned by headquarters for active duty one month before training is over, she's quickly thrown into a shadowy world full of cons, killers, and international crime rings. What she doesn't know is there's something - or someone - from her past that her bosses want badly enough to put her in harm's way. CALL # = DVD TV COVERT Seas.1 (full set).
DVD TV COVERT Seas.1 (full set)
Crazy, stupid, love
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. CALL # = DVD C.
DVD C
Cujo
In rural Maine, Vic and Donna Trenton struggle to repair their crumbling marriage, while their young son Tad befriends a hulking, lovable, 200-pound St. Bernard named Cujo. But the once-docile dog undergoes a hideous transformation, becoming a slavering, demonic, implacable killer. Cujo is a South American Indian word meaning "Unconquerable force." Confronting the madness that threatens to overtake the family members, the Trentons discover the strength to face their fear and the courage to fight for their survival. CALL # = DVD CUJO.
DVD CUJO
Damages. The complete third season
In season three, Patty Hewes is in a serious accident when another car broadsides her vehicle in an intersection, Ellen visits the woman in her dreams to learn if she is her birth mother, Patty is surprised when she runs into her son Michael's pregnant girlfriend, and more. CALL # = DVD TV DAMAGES Seas.3 (full set).
DVD TV DAMAGES Seas.3 (full set)
The devil's double
Based on the life story of Latif Yahia. Summoned to Saddam Hussein's palace, Iraqi army lieutenant Yahia is thrust into the highest echelons of the 'royal family' when he's ordered to become the body double to Saddam's son, the notorious 'Black Prince' Uday Hussein, a reckless, sadistic, party-boy with a rabid hunger for sex and brutality. With his and his family's lives at stake, Latif must surrender his former self forever. But nothing could have prepared him for the horror of the Black Prince's psychotic, drug-addled life. CALL # = DVD DEVILS.
DVD DEVILS
Do the right thing
Traces the course of a single day on a block in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn. It's the hottest day of the year, a scorching 24-hour period that will change the lives of its residents forever. CALL # = DVD D.
DVD D
Doctor Who. Day of the Daleks
On Earth in the 22nd century, Daleks have enslaved the planet, and humans live in fear of their masters. Meanwhile, back in the 20th century, a peace conference is urgently needed to prevent World War Three. When reports reach UNIT of a ghost at Auderly House, the site for the conference, the Doctor and Jo decide to investigate. Danger is waiting for them there, including a trip two hundred years into the future without the TARDIS. CALL # = DVD TV D.
DVD TV D
Doctor who. The talons of Weng-Chiang
Death stalks the fogbound streets of Victorian London. Young women are going missing. Horribly mutilated bodies are found floating in the Thames. And criminal gangs terrorize the innocent. At the heart of this tangled web sits the mysterious Li H'sen Chang, sorcerer and hypnotist, and his grotesque sidekick, the all-too-lifelike ventriloquist's dummy, Mister Sin. The Doctor dons deerstalker hat and cape to seek out the sinister force lurking in the shadows of the metropolis. CALL # = DVD TV D.
DVD TV D
Dragon Force operation
DVD DRAGON
Dum maaro dum
"The thriving drug trade in the beach paradise of Goa, India takes center stage in this high-energy thriller about a group of strangers whose lives collide-- and change forever. As the strangers' stories dramatically unfold, Dum Maaro Dum takes you on a powerful trip filled with twists, turns, and nonstop suspense!"--Container. CALL # = DVD DUM.
DVD DUM
Epic movie
Centers on four not-so-young orphans: one who was raised by a curator at the Louvre (where an albino assassin lurks); another was a refugee from Mexican "libre" wrestling; the third was a recent victim of snakes on her plane; and the fourth a "normal" resident of a mutant "X"-community. Together, the hapless quartet visits a chocolate factory. While there, they stumble into an enchanted wardrobe that transports them to the land of Gnarnia. There they meet a flamboyant pirate captain and earnest students of wizardry. The four join forces with a wise-but-horny lion to defeat the evil White Bitch of Gnarnia. CALL # = DVD E.
DVD E
Fast five
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? CALL # = DVD F.
DVD F
The fists of Bruce Lee
Bruce Li reprises the role of Bruce Lee, an interpol undercover officer, in this action-packed Kung-fu classic. CALL # = DVD FISTS OF.
DVD FISTS OF
Friday the 13th
A carload of teenagers head for a weekend of fun at a lakeside cabin. Meanwhile, Clay and Jenna pursue a lead in the search for his missing sister, against the advice of police and cautions from the locals. The lakeside cabin happens to be part of the boarded up Camp Crystal Lake. There, they soon encounter Jason Voorhees and all of his deadly intentions. CALL # = DVD FRIDAY.
DVD FRIDAY
Glory
Two idealistic young Bostonians lead the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, America's first Black regiment in the Civil War. CALL # = DVD G.
DVD G
The godfather
"Don" Vito Corleone is the head of a New York mafia 'family.' His beloved son Michael has just come home from the war, but does not intend to become part of his father's business. Not given a choice, the business of the family is just like the head of the family, kind and benevolent to those who give respect, but gives in to ruthless violence whenever anything stands against the good of the family. An up and coming rival of the Corleone family wants to start selling drugs in New York, and needs the Don's influence to further his plan. A clash of old world values and the new ways will exact a terrible price, especially from Michael. CALL # = DVD GODFATHE.
DVD GODFATHE
Guardian
"If you can't annihilate the enemy, at least make their life a living hell. An American archaeological team digging in the ruins of an ancient city unearths a deadly sarcophagus bearing the inscription "Open for me and the dead will outnumber the living". As the tomb is opened, the demon Tel-Al is unleashed. During the ensuing chaos, a baby boy is born and abducted by a mysterious woman. Twelve years later, we discover the kidnapped boy has the power to destroy the demon, but who will protect the boy?." CALL # = DVD GUARDIAN.
DVD GUARDIAN
Hackers
While practicing the tricks of the trade, a neophyte "hacker" accomplishes the nearly impossible: he hacks the highly secured Gibson computer at the Ellingson Mineral Corporation. But in doing so, he unknowingly taps into a high-tech embezzling scheme which is masked by a virus that could cause a horrific environmental disaster. In the flash of a nanosecond, the young hacker and his pals are targeted for the crime by the FBI and Ellingson's deranged computer whiz, "The Plague". When they discover the terrifying extent of The Plague's warped plans, the group pools their techno skills together to launch a massive cyberspace attack, one that will hopefully clear their names and prevent a ecological disaster of global proportions. CALL # = DVD HACKERS.
DVD HACKERS
Horrible bosses
"For Nick (Jason Bateman), Kurt (Jason Sudeikis) and Dale (Charlie Day), the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few too many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con, the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers-- permanently. There's only one problem : even the best-laid plans are only as foolproof as the brains behind them"-- Container. CALL # = DVD H.
DVD H
A horrible way to die
Forget everything you've ever seen in a serial killer movie and get ready for the chiller that stunned festival audiences around the world: Notorious murderer Garrick Turrell has escaped from police custody and resumed his killing spree. His former girlfriend Sarah is a recovering alcoholic trying to put her life back together in a new town with a new man. Her past continues to haunt her. And now her ex-boyfriend is leaving a trail of slaughter in his hunt to find her. CALL # = DVD HORRIBLE.
DVD HORRIBLE
The image of Bruce Lee
Dragon (Bruce Li) teams up with another undercover agent known as Mustache in an effort to apprehend a ring of conterfeiters. CALL # = DVD IMAGE OF.
DVD IMAGE OF
Jackboots on whitehall
On the English South Coast, Chris, a young farm worker, dreams of the chance to join the army and fight in exciting new lands. His chance comes when the three top Nazis, the enormous Goering, the malnourished Goebbels and the scarily campy Himmler hatch a plan to invade England by drilling under the English Channel and into the heart of London. CALL # = DVD JACKBOOT.
DVD JACKBOOT
John Carpenter's Vampires
Jack Crow is the leader of a team of mercenary vampire slayers dedicated to doing everything humanly possible to prevent Valek, the leader of the undead, from discovering the Berziers Cross, the only thing that can grant all vampires the omnipotent power to walk in the daylight. CALL # = DVD V.
DVD V
Kung fu hustle
Sing is a hapless, small-time gangster who is desperate to join the evil Axe Gang. When he stumbles into a local slum, his cocky behavior sparks an epic Kung Fu showdown between the town's landlords and the all-powerful Ax Gang. As the battle erupts, an unlikely hero transforms into the greatest Kung Fu master of all. CALL # = DVD K.
DVD K
Larry Crowne
When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and develops a crush on his teacher. Now this simple guy will discover that when you think everything worth having has passed you by, you just might find your reason to live. CALL # = DVD LARRY.
DVD LARRY
Lourdes
In order to escape her isolation, a young woman who has been confined to a wheelchair for most of her life joins a party to Lourdes, the iconic site of pilgrimage in the Pyrenees Mountains. CALL # = DVD LOURDES.
DVD LOURDES
Monster's ball
Hank and Leticia inhabit stark, queasy realities of the contemporary South, he as a death row corrections officer and she as the soon-to-be widow of an inmate whose execution Hank helps conduct. In the aftermath of the execution, both lose their children to tragic deaths and they form an unlikely bond. CALL # = DVD M.
DVD M
Nanjing! Nanjing!
On December 9, 1937, the Imperial Japanese Army laid siege to the Chinese capital of Nanking, beginning a reign of terror that killed as many as 300,000 civilians, an infamous tragedy now referred to as the Rape of Nanking. The first big-budget fiction film by the Chinese to deal with the seminal event in their modern history, City of Life and Death is a visceral, heartbreaking portrait of life during wartime, and an unforgettable masterpiece of contemporary world cinema. CALL # = DVD CITY OF.
DVD CITY OF
Naruto shippuden the movie. Bonds
A group of mysterious flying ninja has arrived from overseas to launch a sudden attack against the Hidden Leaf Village, leaving behind a wake of destruction. The group is revealed to be the 'Sky Ninja' from the Land of Sky, a nation thought to have been destroyed by the Hidden Leaf Village long ago. To save their village, Naruto and his friends set out to stop this new threat. Special features included. CALL # = DVD ANIME NARUTO.
DVD ANIME NARUTO
National treasure. Book of secrets
When a missing page from the diary of John Wilkes Booth surfaces, Ben Gates' great-great grandfather is suddenly implicated as a key conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The page is one of 18 pages missing from Booth's diary. When doing more research, the conspiracy takes Ben, Abigail, and Riley from Buckingham Palace to the White House - both places they break into - and even stealing a page from a secret book. But in order to see more from the book, their choice is either get elected president or kidnap the President of the United States. So, Ben kidnaps the president. The conspiracy then crosses to Mount Rushmore. Now, Ben will have to clear his family's name so they will no longer be linked to the assassination. CALL # = DVD NATIONAL.
DVD NATIONAL
Night raid 1931 complete collection
The time is 1931. The city is Shanghai. Sakurai Kikan, a secret intelligence agency staffed by individuals with superhuman abilities, works behind the scenes to thwart a plot that will lead to global conflict. CALL # = DVD ANIME NIGHT.
DVD ANIME NIGHT
Nowhere to hide
Barbara Cutter (Madigan), the loving wife of a Marine Corps officer and the mother of a six year old boy, is thrown into a tangled web of murder and intrigue when her husband is killed by unknown assailants after discovering a military purchasing scandal. Barbara, a former Marine herself, must call on her training and her fierce maternal instinct to survive when she and her son become the next prey of the same assassins. She seeks help from a reclusive Vietnam veteran (Ironside) who had been a friend of her husband. CALL # = DVD NOWHERE.
DVD NOWHERE
Obsessed
Derek Charles is a successful asset manager who works for a small company. He has a beautiful wife, a wonderful marriage, and because of his hard work has just received a huge promotion. When an attractive temporary worker, who is both sexy and smart, gets hired, he finds himself physically drawn to her and everything he has worked so hard for is placed in jeopardy. She is desperate to get close to Derek and begins stalking him. CALL # = DVD O.
DVD O
Otoboku maidens are falling for me : complete collection
Mizuho, a young man from a well-off family, is told that his grandfather's last wish is that he attend his mother's high school. Such a mundane request would ordinarily not bother Mizuho, but unfortunately, his mother's alma mater is an exclusive academy for young ladies. With the help of his childhood friend Mariya, he manages to convincingly disguise himself as the fairer sex, but will he be able to keep up the act until he manages to graduate? CALL # = DVD ANIME OTOBOKU.
DVD ANIME OTOBOKU
Our idiot brother
A comedy about that one family member who is always just a little bit behind the curve. For sisters Liz, Miranda, and Natalie, that person is their upbeat brother Ned, an organic farmer whose willingness to rely on honesty and trusting of humankind allows for a trouble-free existence. Ned may be utterly lacking in common sense, but he is their brother and after his girlfriend dumps him and boots him off the farm, his sisters once again come to his rescue. CALL # = DVD OUR.
DVD OUR
Pirates of the Caribbean. On stranger tides
A tale of truth, betrayal, youth, demise, and mermaids! When Jack crosses paths with a woman from his past, he's not sure if it's love, or if she's a ruthless con artist using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. Forced aboard the ship of the most feared pirate ever, Jack doesn't know who to fear more, Blackbeard or the woman from his past. CALL # = DVD PIRATES.
DVD PIRATES
Quarantine 2 terminal
Earlier tonight, a bizarre disease was unleashed in a run-down Los Angeles tenement--and no one got out alive. Yet something escaped. Now, aboard Flight 318, the first symptoms begin to show. As the infection begins to take root, innocent passengers suddenly transform into terrifying, bloodthirsty killers. Forced to land at an isolated terminal, and surrounded by armed government agents, the crew and passengers grow increasingly desperate. The only question now is how far they will go to survive. CALL # = DVD QUARANTI.
DVD QUARANTI
Radio
The story of the relationship between a prominent high school football coach in a small South Carolina town and the illiterate, mentally-challenged man nicknamed Radio whom he mentors. Although their friendship raises some eyebrows at first, Radio's growth under the coach's guidance ultimately inspires the local townsfolk. CALL # = DVD RADIO.
DVD RADIO
Reincarnation
Thirty-five years after the slaughter, a film director returns to the scene of a mass murder to recreate the gruesome killings on film. As he and his crew step into the now abandoned hotel, the cast members begin to see creepy visions and nightmares. When shooting commences, the cast members begin to suffer very familiar fates-- the exact fate they are to act out in the film. CALL # = DVD R.
DVD R
Road to nowhere illusion is the first of all pleasures
There's a murky tenuous balance between reality and fiction. A passionate filmmaker, creating a film based upon a true crime, casts an unknown mysterious young woman bearing a disturbing resemblance to the femme fatale in the story. He finds himself unsuspectingly drawn into a complex web of haunting intrigue, obsessed with the woman, the crime, her possibly notorious past, and the disturbing complexity between art and truth. CALL # = DVD ROAD TO.
DVD ROAD TO
The robber
A champion marathoner leads a double life as a serial bank robber, sprinting between fixes and away from police cavalcades, as many as three times a day. A lean, visceral study of pathological compulsion from Austrian director Benjamin Heisenberg, featuring a riveting central performance by Andreas Lust. CALL # = DVD ROBBER.
DVD ROBBER
Rush hour
Jackie Chan is Inspector Lee, a Hong Kong Detective who helps confiscate millions of dollars worth of stolen Chinese artifacts from crime Lord Juntao. Seeking revenge, Juntao kidnaps the eleven year old daughter of the Chinese consul when he moves to America. Chan is sent as a diplomatic advisor and finds himself paired up with a New York cop (Chris Tucker) - a man who works alone, and wants to stay that way. CALL # = DVD R.
DVD R
Rush hour 2
It's vacation time for Det. Carter and he finds himself alongside Det. Lee in Hong Kong wishing for more a little more excitement. Lee is out to track down a Triad gang lord who may be responsible for killing two men at the American Embassy in Hong Kong. Things get complicated as the pair stumble onto a counterfeiting plot between a L.A. crime boss and a Triad leader. A trip back to the U.S. may provide the answers about the bombing, the counterfeiting, and the true allegiance of a sexy customs agent. CALL # = DVD R.
DVD R
Rush hour 3
When a Chinese criminal mastermind flees to Paris, there's only one culture-clashed, crime fighting duo for the job. Ready to raise cane in the city of lights, Chief Inspector Lee and Detective Carter get themselves caught in an explosive battle between French police, the Triad gang, an angry cabbie and two gorgeous femmes fatales. But, Lee and Carter manage to uncover the secret at the heart of the Triad syndicate. CALL # = DVD R.
DVD R
Sarah's key
In modern-day Paris, a journalist finds her life becoming entwined with a young girl whose family was torn apart during the notorious Vel d'Hiv round up, which took place in Paris, in 1942. She stumbles upon a family secret which will link her forever to the destiny of a young Jewish girl, Sarah. CALL # = DVD SARAHS.
DVD SARAHS
Secret at Arrow Lake
Raised at the family bed and breakfast by a single mom, Mia grows up believing her father was lost, M.I.A. in the Gulf War. With her mother's sudden death, Mia has to care for the B&B by herself. A hard-edged businessman from New York arrives at the B&B and Mia suspects he may be her lost father. Bonus features include: a making-of featurette, behind the scenes, and trailers. CALL # = DVD SECRET.
DVD SECRET
Shogun's ninja Ninja bugeicho momochi sandayu
In the middle of the 16th century, Hideyoshi, a power hungry warlord sets out to destroy the Momochi clan. He sends his war commander in search of the clan's hidden gold only to find that two daggers are the key to the hiding place of the treasured gold. Spanning decades, the quest for the missing daggers takes Shiranui through war and ancient tradition. CALL # = DVD SHOGUN.
DVD SHOGUN
Si Poetry
Mija is a beautiful woman in her sixties who moves gracefully through life, contemplating a trivial daily routine that is ill-suited to her refined persona. On a whim, Mija enrolls in a poetry class at the local cultural center and begins a personal quest to find the perfect words to describe her feelings. However, she's appreciate the wonders of the natural world, but a school girl's suicide initiates a chain of tragic events that will change her life forever. CALL # = DVD POETRY.
DVD POETRY
Snow flower and the secret fan
Centuries ago, two 'sworn sisters' are isolated by their families, but stay connected through a secret language written in the folds of a white silk fan. Now in modern-day Shanghai, their descendents must draw inspiration from the past as they struggle to maintain their own eternal bond in the face of life's complications. What unfolds are two stories, generations apart, but everlasting in their universal notion of love, hope and friendship. CALL # = DVD SNOW.
DVD SNOW
Some like it hot
Two unemployed musicians accidentally witness the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and flee to Miami disguised as female musicians in an all-girl band. CALL # = DVD SOME.
DVD SOME
Speed
Jack Traven, an L.A.P.D. SWAT team specialist who is sent to diffuse a bomb that a revenge-driven extortionist has planted on a bus. But until he does, Jack and passenger must keep the bus speeding through the streets of Los Angeles at more than 50 miles per hour-- or the bomb will explode. CALL # = DVD SPEED.
DVD SPEED
Speed 2 cruise control
A young woman and her boyfriend set out on a luxurious Caribbean cruise liner, but their trip to paradise turns deadly when a lunatic computer genius takes over the boat and sets it on a course for destruction. CALL # = DVD SPEED.
DVD SPEED
The street fighter's last revenge
Terry is once again hired by the mob and then double crossed, but manages to exact his revenge. CALL # = DVD STREET.
DVD STREET
Summer's lease
A family leases a Tuscan villa for vacation and becomes involved in finding the secrets of the owner. NOTE = Special features include: bios of John Gielgud and John Mortimer. CALL # = DVD S.
DVD S
Super 8
In the summer of 1979, a group of friends in a small Ohio town witnesses a catastrophic train crash while making a super 8 movie and soon they suspect that it was not an accident. Shortly after, unusual disappearances and inexplicable events begin to take place in town, and the local deputy tries to uncover the truth, something more terrifying than any of them could have imagined. CALL # = DVD SUPER.
DVD SUPER
Tales of the abyss. Part 1
Luke fon Fabre, a son of the noble family who has been confined in his father's palace for years, feels impatient and defiant like any teenage boy. When a beautiful young lady named Tear suddenly intrudes into his training session and attacks General Van, whom he respects as master swordsman, the spoiled kid is spirited away and forced into a series of great adventures through an alternate reality world of swords and sorcery. Contains seven episodes. CALL # = DVD ANIME TALES OF.
DVD ANIME TALES OF
Trespass
A husband and wife are kidnapped by extornionists and held for ransom. As the situation gets worse and the pressure gets higher, they begin to uncover a web of deceit and betrayal. CALL # = DVD T.
DVD T
Trigun badlands rumble
In town surrounded by quicksand, an outlaw from Vash the Stampede's past has resurfaced after twenty years. His name is Gasback - and he's looking to cause a little trouble. It seems Gasback has a serious beef with the town's mayor, who's paying dozens of bounty hunters to protect his turf. One of those hired guns is a beautiful woman with a vendetta against Gasback. Will she get a shot at revenge? Maybe, if she can get through Gasback's bodyguard, Wolfwood. CALL # = DVD ANIME TRIGUN.
DVD ANIME TRIGUN
Tucker and Dale vs evil
Two friends on vacation at their dilapidated mountain house are mistaken for murderous backwoods hillbillies by a group of obnoxious, preppy college kids. When one of the students is separated from the group, the boys try to lend a hand, but as the misunderstanding grows, so does the body count and the laughs. CALL # = DVD TUCKER.
DVD TUCKER
Tyler Perry's Madea's big happy family
Madea, everyone's favorite wise-cracking, take-no-prisoners grandma, jumps into action when her niece, Shirley, receives distressing news about her health. All Shirley wants is to gather her three adult children around her and share the news as a family. It's up to Madea, with the help of the equally rambunctious Aunt Bam, to gather the clan together and make things right the only way she knows how: with a lot of tough love, laughter, and the revelation of a long-buried family secret. CALL # = DVD MADEAS.
DVD MADEAS
Tyler Perry's meet the Browns. Season 02
Follows the misadventures of Tyler Perry's beloved Leroy Brown. Brown may be quirky and fashion challenged, but his extended family garners an awful lot of unintentional wisdom from him. Okay, he's not always wise but there's no denying he's funny. Join the whole gang as they hilariously navigate a new style of communal living! CALL # = DVD TV MEET THE Seas.2 (full set).
DVD TV MEET THE Seas.2 (full set)
Vanishing on 7th Street
Apocalyptic thriller: When an unexplained blackout leaves Detroit in darkness, most of the population vanishes. As the sun rises, a handful of survivors realizes the few light sources are all that protects them from impending terror. CALL # = DVD V.
DVD V
Water for elephants
Against all odds, a veterinary student and a beautiful circus performer from a bygone era meet and fall in love through their shared compassion for a special elephant. But their secret romance incurs the wrath of her dangerously volatile husband. CALL # = DVD WATER.
DVD WATER
William Peter Blatty's The exorcist
The frightening and realistic tale of an innocent girl inhabited by a terrifying entity, her mother's frantic resolve to save her, and two priests, one doubt-ridden, the other a rock of faith, joined in battling ultimate evil always leaves viewers breathless. The extended director's cut includes over ten minutes of footage deleted before the film's 1973 release. CALL # = DVD EXORCIST.
DVD EXORCIST
Win win
Mike Flaherty is a lovable yet long-suffering lawyer and high school wrestling coach. When he comes across a teenage runaway who also happens to be a champion wrestler, Mike's luck turns around in spectacular fashion. But his win- win situation soon becomes more complicated than he ever imagined when the boy's family affairs come into play. CALL # = DVD W.
DVD W
Works in progress
Artists John and Patrick move to the big city in hopes of making it in the art world. They quickly attract a scrupulous art dealer, who talks to them about compromising their artistic integrity for a greater chance of a sale. Soon John meets Abbey at one of his arts shows, and the two begin dating. Patrick decides to Google Abbey, in search of information that may help or protect his friend. What Patrick discovers may ruin John and Abbey's relationship, as well as his own relationship with John. CALL # = DVD WORKS IN.
DVD WORKS IN
Yabu no naka no kuroneko Kuroneko
In medieval Japan, a woman and her daughter are raped and murdered by soldiers during a time of civil war. Afterwards, a series of samurai returning from the war through that area are found mysteriously dead with their throats torn out. The governor calls in a wild and fierce young hero, to quell what is evidently a ghost. He encounters the two beautiful women, in an eery, beautiful scene. After spiritual purification, he meets the demon in a thrilling fight. CALL # = DVD KURONEKO.
DVD KURONEKO
Zebrahead
A young white man begins dating the cousin of his best friend, both of whom are black, igniting long simmering racial tensions at their high school. CALL # = DVD Z.
DVD Z
Adult - Nonfiction (in alphabetical order)
The 11th hour Turn mankind's darkest hour into its finest
Explores the indelible footprint that humans have left on this planet, and the catastrophic effects of environmental neglect and abuse, and calls for restorative action through a reshaping of human activity. CALL # = DVD 304.2 ELEVENTH.
DVD 304.2 ELEVENTH
44 baseball mistakes and corrections
This video provides explanations of some of the most common and recurring baseball mistakes that happen in youth baseball games. If you are a coach or parent in a recreational or competitive youth baseball league, this video will break down the individual and team mistakes that can be corrected by some basic practice principles that will result in better hitting, pitching, and fielding. CALL # = DVD 796.357 FORTY-FO.
DVD 796.357 FORTY-FO
Basic Arabic, Hebrew & Yiddish by DVD
Speak, read, and write 1,000 words and phrases common in everyday situations by listening and emulating native speakers while seeing their words on screen in the original language and English. CALL # = DVD 492.7834 BASIC.
DVD 492.7834 BASIC Beats, rhymes & life the travels of a Tribe Called Quest
Michael Rapaport goes on tour with A Tribe Called Quest in 2008, when they reunite to perform sold-out concerts across the country, almost ten years after the release of their last album, The Love Movement. Rapaport captures the story of their tenuous relationship as personal differences and unresolved conflicts continue to threaten their creative cohesion. Get a behind- the scenes look at their journey and contributions as a band, and what currently is at stake for these long time friends. CALL # = DVD 782.421649 BEATS.
DVD 782.421649 BEATS
Brain games
"[This] three-part series provides a fascinating window into the inner workings of the brain as never before. Through interactive experiments and tricks, [the programs] reveal how our brains create the illusion of a seamless reality. As these revealing experiments provide a unique view into our brains, the world's leading experts explain how and why these tests work." -- Container. NOTE = Bonus program: How to build a beating heart: "Scientists are using tissue engineering to harness the body's natural powers to grow skin, muscle, body parts and vital organs, even hearts." -- video.nationalgeographic.com. CALL # = DVD 573.86 BRAIN.
DVD 573.86 BRAIN
A community of gardens a documentary
Through the voices of young people, immigrants, senior citizens, garden volunteers and educators, this documentary explores the vital role of seven urban community gardens as sources of fresh, nutritious food, outdoor classrooms, places of healing, links to immigrants' native countries, centers of social interaction, and oases of beauty and calm in inner-city neighborhoods. Also traces the history of community gardens in the United States, from the potato patch farms of the late 19th century, to the victory gardens of World War II, to community gardening's current renaissance. CALL # = DVD 635.0917 COMMUNIT.
DVD 635.0917 COMMUNIT
The crimson wing mystery of the flamingos
In a place like no other on the planet, the dramatic and desolate Lake Natron in northern Tanzania, viewers will witness a spectacle unlike anything they've seen before as a million crimson-winged flamingos arrive to continue the circle of life. Focusing on the adventures of a single chick set against a backdrop of never-before-filmed landscapes, it is a visually stunning journey into the life and struggles of the mysterious and inspiring flamingo. CALL # = DVD 598.35 CRIMSON.
DVD 598.35 CRIMSON
The Danish solution
When the Final Solution was attempted in Denmark the plan was averted and over 95 percent of the country's Jewish population survived the war. Examines how and why the Jews, helped by a massive citizen-driven action, escaped the Nazi's blueprint for their extermination. CALL # = DVD 940.5318 DANISH.
DVD 940.5318 DANISH
Darwin's lost paradise
Charles Darwin is one of mankind's greatest thinkers. His extensive scientific research, which culminated in the publication of the theory of evolution in 1859, shook man's age-old belief in being the chosen ones, the fruit of 'divine creation,' and proved that man had developed through a long evolutionary process. Many of the observations which brought Darwin to this new and shocking conclusion were made during his long voyage onboard the Beagle, a British ship. CALL # = DVD 576.82 DARWINS.
DVD 576.82 DARWINS
Denise Austin. Sculpt & burn body blitz
Kick those calories and banish fat with four fun kick-butt workouts that feature the very best training methods to sculpt lean muscle in all the right areas: Mixed Martial Arts, Athletic Conditioning, Kettlebell-Inspired, and Cardio Sculpt. Each high-intensity workout combines powerful moves so you can dramatically reshape the body in just 30 days! CALL # = DVD 613.712 DENISE.
DVD 613.712 DENISE
Disneynature predator and prey
DVD 591.53 PREDATOR
The dybbuk
When a young maid is possessed by the soul of her deceased lover, a rabbi must exorcise the dybbuk and the young bride must choose a man she does not love or her dead lovers's spirit. CALL # = DVD 812 ANSKY Dybbuk.
DVD 812 ANSKY Dybbuk
E-networking for jobs
'Networking - It's making connections, forming relationships, acquiring knowledge and showing your skills. But what is the best way to do this in the age of online networking? These days it is rare for people solely rely on face to face contact, typed letters or telephone calls. E-networking is the way of the future but with it comes new dangers that we all must be aware of and considerations that must be taken into account. In this program we explore what e-networking is and the precautions we all should take to ensure our online identity accurately reflects who we are, assisting us in the job seeking process. One thing is certain - e-networking is here to stay." - VEA website. CALL # = DVD 650.14 E-NETWOR.
DVD 650.14 E-NETWOR
Efficient time management
Dramatizes typical time management problems faced by high school and college students and demonstrates how to solve them. Topics include: setting goals, prioritizing, getting organized, avoiding procrastination. CALL # = DVD 378.17 EFFICIEN.
DVD 378.17 EFFICIEN
Getting s.m.a.r.t. dealing with bullies
This five-step program shows teenagers how to deal with, and prevent violence. Physical and psychological violence has deep and long-term effects which impact how students learn and function now, and as adults. It may be the most important factor that determines the success of teens interpersonal relationships, and whether they will become victimizers. Here students are given simple and relevant coping skills to avoid and deal with potential violence. CALL # = DVD 371.58 GETTING.
DVD 371.58 GETTING
Gettysburg
Gettysburg will strip away the romanticized veneer of the Civil War and present the engagement in a new light: a visceral, terrifying experience with everything on the line. At its core, this is the story of the soldiers on the ground, not the generals who commanded from behind the frontlines. Compelling CGI and powerful action footage place viewers in the midst of the fighting, delivering both an emotional cinematic experience. CALL # = DVD 973.7349 GETTYSBU.
DVD 973.7349 GETTYSBU
Ghosts of Rwanda
Frontline marks the 10th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide with a documentary chronicling one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century. Illustrated are the failures that enabled the slaughter of 800,000 people to occur unchallenged by the world. CALL # = DVD 967.571 GHOSTS.
DVD 967.571 GHOSTS
Great drives. Miami to the Keys
We start with a tour of the little-known backroads of Miami, including the Art Deco realm of South Beach. Then we head down the highway to discover the Keys. From glass bottom boats, to sea turtle rescues, dwarf deer and bacchanalian sunsets we'll find out why Jackie Gleason said, 'how sweet it is.' CALL # = DVD 975.9381 GREAT.
DVD 975.9381 GREAT
Great drives. Napa to Monterey
Traverse the golden back roads of California's wine country with a pack of classic Ferraris. We take the twist and turns through stunning redwoods out to the coast and head down to discover the magic of the Monterey Peninsula. CALL # = DVD 917.941 GREAT.
DVD 917.941 GREAT
Great drives. Orlando to St. Augustine
After a whirlwind tour of all things Mickey we'll head out to the coast and set our sights on America's oldest city, St. Augustine. We discover wildlife refuges, take a tour behind the scenes at Cape Canaveral, walk the beach where the first land speed records were set (the birthplace of speed, where racing started before NASCAR), mingle with the Harley riders at Daytona's annual Bike Week, and wander through the historic streets of St. Augustine. CALL # = DVD 917.59 GREAT.
DVD 917.59 GREAT
Great drives. Route 66
We'll get our kicks on this drive through the historic part of Route 66. Starting out at the Santa Monica Pier, where the highway ended, we'll retrace its path through the most scenic towns along this historic route. We'll see where Gable married Lombard, go through old Las Vegas and dip down along the back roads as we discover what lured millions of Americans out West. We'll end up at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon for a view that will definitely get our motor's running. CALL # = DVD 917.3 GREAT.
DVD 917.3 GREAT
Great drives. Scotland, the highlands
The Scottish Highlands are unmatched for splendor. From grand mountains to heather-adorned hills to craggy coastlines, the dramatic scenery makes the Highlands a classic driving tour. Sheep and cattle roam the glens. While fisherman tend their nets. Its beauty attracted Mary Queen of Scotts and its waters have sheltered a legend, the Loch Ness monster. We'll roam where Vikings, Celts and English Soldiers battled and see what make the Highlands unforgettable. CALL # = DVD 914.11 GREAT.
DVD 914.11 GREAT
Great drives. Wyoming-Grand Tetons
We discover where Butch Cassidy got his start, ancient Indian petroglyphs, wild horses, drive America's most beautiful highway and see the awe-inspiring Grand Tetons. CALL # = DVD 917.8755 GREAT.
DVD 917.8755 GREAT
Harlan in the shadow of Jew Süss
Though almost forgotten today, Veit Harlan was one of Nazi Germany's most notorious filmmakers. Millions across occupied Europe saw his films, the most infamous of which was the horrific anti-Semitic propaganda film Jew Suss, which was required viewing for all SS members. Harlan was also the only artist from the Nazi era to be charged with war crimes. Included are never-before-seen archival footage, unearthed film excerpts, rare home movies, and new interviews. CALL # = DVD BIO HARLAN VEIT.
DVD BIO HARLAN VEIT
How to club dance. #1, Beginner
If viewers want to get down with friends and be able to hit the dance floor, let Barry 'Griz' Rabkin teach the club dance moves. Learn from clear step by step breakdowns of many popular club moves. Even beginners with no dance experience will quickly be able to hit any club, house party, or wedding dance floor looking fresh and clean! CALL # = DVD 793.3 HOW TO.
DVD 793.3 HOW TO
Hummingbirds magic in the air
Hummingbirds are the tiniest of birds, yet they are some of the toughest creatures on the planet. Using cameras able to capture over 500 images a second, the hummingbirds' magical world can finally be seen and appreciated. Nature reveals their stunning abilities as they have never been seen before. Narrated by F. Murray Abraham. CALL # = DVD 598.764 HUMMINGB.
DVD 598.764 HUMMINGB
Ingreedients the choice is yours
Examines the abundance of trans fatty acids and partially hydrogenated oil in today's foods and the negative effects of these substances upon human health. Argues collusion between the food industry and the government in this state of affairs. CALL # = DVD 613.284 INGREEDI.
DVD 613.284 INGREEDI
Jane Fonda prime time. Fit & strong
Staying active has Jane Fonda's key to aging successfully. Regular exercise not only burns calories, it also dramatically improves both body and brain functions. Included are two 25-minute workouts that will burn fat, tone and shape every major muscle group, and strengthen the core. Make a habit of doing these workouts to look and feel great. CALL # = DVD 613.71 JANE.
DVD 613.71 JANE
Lady Gaga presents the Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Gardens
The 130 minute concert video, 'Lady Gaga Presents The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden'. Lady Gaga is well-recognized for her outre sense of style as a recording artist, in fashion, in performance, and in her music videos. Her contributions to the music industry have garnered her numerous achievements including five Grammy Awards amongst twelve nominations, two Guinness World Records, and the estimated sale of 23 million albums and 64 million singles worldwide. CALL # = DVD 780.78 LADY GAG Monster.
DVD 780.78 LADY GAG Monster
Laugh to keep from crying
Step into Tyler Perry's neighborhood, peel back the rough exterior, and behold! Get on the laugh wagon as some of your favorite stage stars strut, sing, and remind us, no matter how tough it gets, that laughter, faith, and love are the best remedies. CALL # = DVD 812 PERRY Laugh to.
DVD 812 PERRY Laugh to
Learning piano with Pete Sears
Unlock the mystery of the piano keyboard: scales, chords, progressions, grace notes, modes, music theory, improvisation, and more. CALL # = DVD 786.2 LEARNING.
DVD 786.2 LEARNING
Let's talk about sex a revealing look at sex and American youth
This film takes a revealing look at how American attitudes toward adolescent sexuality impact today's teenagers. CALL # = DVD 306.7 LETS.
DVD 306.7 LETS
Luther Vandross live at Wembley
DVD 780.78 VANDROSS Live at
A Madea Christmas the play
When a wealthy family meets for Christmas at their posh Cape Cod estate, family arguments and secrets cause quite a stir. It will take the almighty Madea to save this Christmas and make it into a foot-stomping good time. CALL # = DVD 812 PERRY Madea.
DVD 812 PERRY Madea
Michael Jackson the life of an icon
See Michael Jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in this feature-length tribute. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his record-breaking albums, groundbreaking music videos, mesmerizing dance moves, and humanitarian efforts, his true story has never really been told, until now. Featuring never-before- seen family video footage and photos, get an unprecedented look into the King of Pop's fascinating life. CALL # = DVD BIO JACKSON MICHAEL.
DVD BIO JACKSON MICHAEL
Migration
Follows several species to learn why and how animals, birds, and insects travel up to thousands of miles before returning. CALL # = DVD 591.568 MIGRATIO.
DVD 591.568 MIGRATIO
Oprah the past, present, and future
Oprah Gail Winfrey is the most influential woman in the world. The Oprah Winfrey Show has been on the air for 25 years, and is the highest rated show of its kind in history. Her tenacity, vision, and passion are just a few attributes that make her extraordinary! In an inspirational documentary film, examine her trials, tribulations, and triumphs. It's the untold story of a true American icon. CALL # = DVD BIO WINFREY OPRAH.
DVD BIO WINFREY OPRAH
Out of Europe
In this atypically celebratory Holocaust portrait, extraordinary luck and coincidence guide a large family of Belgian Jewish diamond merchants and activists as they flee Europe in 1940. Their survival route takes them through France, Spain, and Portugal, and finally, to America. In a twist of fate, one of them is sent back to Europe to help liberate Dachau. CALL # = DVD 940.5318 OUT OF.
DVD 940.5318 OUT OF
Page one inside the New York times
Gain unprecedented access to The New York Times newsroom and the inner workings of the Media Desk. With the Internet surpassing print as the main news source and newspapers all over the country going bankrupt, see the media industry transform at its time of greatest turmoil. Writers like Brian Stelter, Tim Arango, and David Carr track print journalism's metamorphosis even as their own paper struggles to stay vital and solvent. Includes interviews, and commentary. CALL # = DVD 071.3 PAGE ONE.
DVD 071.3 PAGE ONE
Play piano in a flash
An introductory piano method, as taught by Scott "The Piano Guy" Houston. CALL # = DVD 786.2 PLAY.
DVD 786.2 PLAY
Pressure cooker
Documents an entire school year at Frankford High School in Philadelphia with culinary arts teacher Wilma Stephenson, a tough and passionate teacher who shows her students how to work hard toward their goals as she prepares them to compete in a one-day cook-off where top chefs judge the students' skills and talents. CALL # = DVD 641.509 PRESSURE.
DVD 641.509 PRESSURE
Prohibition
This videodisc explores the extraordinary story of what happens when a freedom-loving nation outlaws the sale of intoxicating liquor, and the disastrous unintended consequences that follow. The utterly relevant cautionary tale raises profound questions about the proper role of government and the limits of legislating morality. When the country goes dry in 1920, after a century of debate, millions of law-abiding Americans become lawbreakers overnight. CALL # = DVD 363.41 PROHIBIT.
DVD 363.41 PROHIBIT
Rejoice & shout
The evolution of gospel through its many musical styles: the spirituals and early hymns, the four-part harmony-based quartets, the integration of blues and swing, the emergence of soul, and the blending of rap and hip-hop elements, walking in step with the history of African-American culture. CALL # = DVD 782.254 REJOICE.
DVD 782.254 REJOICE
Retirement revolution the new reality / a co-production of Boyer Productions, Ltd. and WTTW National Productions ; writer, Denise DeClue ; producers, Crystal Carlson & Dan Kolen
The months since the spring of 2008 have not been kind to the American economy or to the retirement accounts of millions of Americans. The aggregate worth of 401(K) and IRA accounts dropped by more than $3 trillion dollars and the worth of private homes, the nest egg counted on by so many for retirement security, fell by trillions of dollars more. This film undertakes the mission to help older citizens do better with a bit less and to navigate tougher financial waters. CALL # = DVD 332.024 RETIREME.
DVD 332.024 RETIREME
Revelations paradise lost 2
Returns to West Memphis, Ark. to re-examine the controversial story of the child murders at Robin Hood Hills, the most notorious murder case in the state's history, revealing startling new evidence and exploring the ironies and ambiguities of a mystery that refuses to go away. CALL # = DVD 364.1523 REVELATI.
DVD 364.1523 REVELATI
Survival study skills
A video with helpful hints about effective study skills. CALL # = DVD 371.3028 SURVIVAL.
DVD 371.3028 SURVIVAL
Suze Orman's Money class
Suze Orman gives her views on how to secure a hopeful and sustainable future in today's economy. After the upheavals of recent times, she believes that it's necessary to rethink many traditional strategies for financial success. CALL # = DVD 332.024 SUZE.
DVD 332.024 SUZE
Tapped
Is access to clean drinking water a basic human right, or a commodity that should be bought and sold like any other article of commerce? Stephanie Soechtig exams the big business of bottled water. Viewers get a behind-the- scenes look into the unregulated and unseen world of an industry that aims to privatize and sell back the one resource that ought never to become a commodity: our water. Here is a powerful portrait of the lives affected by the bottled water industry. Includes featurettes. CALL # = DVD 338.47 TAPPED.
DVD 338.47 TAPPED
Whispers of angels a story of the underground railroad
White Quaker Abolitionist Thomas Garrett and William Still, a free, black anti-slavery activist, 'conducted' thousands of fugitives to freedom through the 'corridor of courage', through Maryland's Eastern Shore to the streets of Philadelphia. CALL # = DVD 973.7115 WHISPERS.
DVD 973.7115 WHISPERS
Wishful drinking
As she demonstrates in this uproarious and often poignant performance, Carrie Fisher is not just an accomplished actress, screenwriter and best selling author. She's the offspring of showbiz royalty, daughter of celebrated actress Debbie Reynolds and crooner Eddie Fisher, whose very public affair with Elizabeth Taylor ended a storybook marriage. Revealed is the not-so-glittering side of being a celebrity, combining wry wit and raw facts to humanize Fisher's topsy-turvy life. CALL # = DVD BIO FISHER CARRIE.
DVD BIO FISHER CARRIE
Spanish
Ahí está el detalle!
"The boyfriend (Cantinflas) of the servant of a rich industrial man, gets into the house in order to kill a mad dog. Suddenly this man appears so the servant tells him that Cantinflas is his wife's brother (Leonardo), who had been lost for years. The rich man then remembers that his father in law's testament could only be paid when all brothers get together, so treats Cantinflas, a real bum, as a king". -- IMDb. CALL # = DVD SPANISH AHI ESTA.
DVD SPANISH AHI ESTA
Aventura the love & hate concert sold out at the United Palace!
Aventura performs at the United Palace in New York. CALL # = DVD SPANISH 780.78 AVENTURA Love and.
DVD SPANISH 780.78 AVENTURA Love and
Carmo, hit the road
"Carmo would do anything to escape the hellhole of a Brazilian border town where she lives. So when a lonesome, wheelchair-bound low-life named Marco arrives on the scene, she jumps at the chance to help him transport a shipment of smuggled goods. An unlikely romance unfolds as the two are chased through a lush and jagged South American landscape by bandidos, the police, and their own passions alike"--Container. CALL # = DVD SPANISH CARMO.
DVD SPANISH CARMO
Cinco días sin Nora Nora's will
When his ex-wife Nora dies right before Passover, José is forced to stay with her body until she can be properly put to rest. He soon realizes he is part of Nora's plan to bring her family back together for one last Passover feast. This leads Jose to reexamine their relationship and rediscover their undying love for each other. CALL # = DVD SPANISH NORAS.
DVD SPANISH NORAS Circo
Gorgeously filmed along the back roads of rural Mexico, Circo follows the Ponce family's hardscrabble circus as it struggles to stay together despite mounting debt, dwindling audiences, and a simmering family conflict. Tino, the ringmaster, is driven by his dream to lead his parents' circus to success and corrals the energy of his whole family, including his four young children, towards their singular goal. But his wife Ivonne is determined to make a change. CALL # = DVD SPANISH 791.3 CIRCO.
DVD SPANISH 791.3 CIRCO
The Colombian
One quiet man ventures to the exotic land of Colombia, where disputes are settled with a gun and only the strong survive. Enchanted by the exotic world of Emeralds, the Modern Day Cowboy embraces the rugged life, becoming the King of South America and the enemy of the Cocaine Cartels. Watch him as he loves, outsmarts, and shoots his way through the last Wild West Frontier to become a Legend. CALL # = DVD SPANISH COLOMBIA.
DVD SPANISH COLOMBIA
Epitafios. The complete first season
This critically acclaimed suspense drama follows the cat-and-mouse game between a police officer who is looking for a reason to live and a psychotic serial killer bent on revenge, who has found a reason to kill. CALL # = DVD SPANISH EPITAFIO.
DVD SPANISH EPITAFIO
The fish child El niño pez
Lala, a teenager from the most exclusive suburban neighborhood in Argentina, is in love with Guayi, the family's 20-year-old maid. They hatch a plan to rob Lala's family to fund their dream of living together in Paraguay at the shores of Lake Ypoa. Unexpectedly, however, Guayi is arrested and put in a minors institute near Buenos Aires for a crime she committed long ago. Desperate to be with her girlfriend, Lala hatches a dangerous rescue plan to get her back. CALL # = DVD SPANISH FISH.
DVD SPANISH FISH
The last circus
Sad Clown Javier finds work in a circus and befriends a cast of characters, including brutish Happy Clown Sergio, who humiliates Javier daily in the name of entertainment. He also meets Natalia, a gorgeous acrobat and abused wife of Sergio. Javier falls deeply in love with her and tries to rescue her from her cruel, violent husband, unleashing Sergio's jealousy. With neither man willing to back down, the twisted love triangle evolves into a ferocious battle that reaches unbelievable heights. CALL # = DVD SPANISH LAST.
DVD SPANISH LAST
Leap year Año bisiesto
Laura is a young journalist who lives an isolated life and is not lucky in love. Her nightly pursuit of sex and love barely takes the edge off her isolation until she meets Arturo. Their chemistry ignites feelings in Laura that leave her deeply troubled. The two embark on an increasingly dangerous sadomasochistic relationship in which pleasure, pain, and love merge. Their physical relationship seems headed for a very dark place as her secret past resurfaces and Arturo is pushed to the edge. CALL # = DVD SPANISH LEAP.
DVD SPANISH LEAP
Mar de amor Sea of love
Estrella is a girl from a fishing village who falls in love with Victor, a man with a dark past who has just returned to town. Oriana, daughter of the most prominent citizen in town has also fallen for Victor and will do anything to win his heart. Victor finds himself at a crossroads when Coral his long lost love reemerges after a long disappearance due to amnesia. She then sets off to win him back, no matter the cost. But, Victor and Estrella's love is the only thing that will bring happiness. CALL # = DVD SPANISH MAR DE.
DVD SPANISH MAR DE
Una mejor vida A better life
Carlos Galindo (Demian Bichir), mexicano de cuarenta años, es un trabajador inmigrante ilegal que reside en la ciudad de Los Ángeles. Un hombre honrado y decente, lo único que Carlos persigue es esforzarse al máximo para dar la mejor calidad de vida posible a su hijo Luis (Jose Julian), por ofrecerle una vida que él nunca tuvo.-- veotrailers.com. NOTE = Carlos Galindo always dreamed of a better life for his wife and newborn son when he crossed the border into the U.S. But when his wife left him, Carlos's only goal became to make sure his son Luis was given the opportunities he never had. A story that follows father and son as they embark on a physical and spiritual journey where they discover that family is the most important part of the American dream. CALL # = DVD SPANISH MEJOR.
DVD SPANISH MEJOR
La segunda noche The second night
Girls just want to have fun, but often they must do some growing up first ... and fast! Four teenage friends explore the gray area between sexual attraction and responsible behavior and just where love fits in. CALL # = DVD SPANISH SEGUNDA.
DVD SPANISH SEGUNDA
Somos lo que hay "We are what we are"
Life would be hard for anyone following the unexpected death of their father. But life is harder for young Adrian, Sheila, and Alfredo, because their family is not normal. Theirs is a family of cannibals and their father was the hunter. So not only do they have to cope with their grief, they also have to deal with the hunger. One of them must learn to kill if any of them are going to survive. NOTE = Cuando su padre muere, Adrian, Sheila y Alfredo deben aprender a vivir sin él. Pero ésta familia es diferente. Ellos son caníbales, y ahora uno de ellos debe aprender a cazar si van a sobrevivir. CALL # = DVD SPANISH WE ARE.
DVD SPANISH WE ARE
La última noche Last night
A funny, free-spirited battle of the sexes about sex. And love. And jealously. And happily-ever-afters. This witty slice-of-life romp asks a lot of questions. And has a lot of hilarious answers! NOTE = "La última noche es una divertida comedia sobre la batalla de los sexos...por el sexo. Y el amor. Y los celos. Y la lealtad. Y el vivir felices para siempre. {223}Podemos confiar en revistas para ue solucionen los problemas sexuales? {223}Acaso ser infiel mejora las relaciones moniales? {223}Aumentar los pechos de tamano inspira devoción? Y si eso no funciona, {223}qué tal con aumentar el tamano de las nalgas? Esta graciosa y singular comedia, hablada en espanol, plantea muchas preguntas. {160}Y da respuestas hilarantes! Tras haberse casado tres veces, Gloria está a punto de dara el "Sí" por cuarta ocasión. Y esta vez el afortunado es una estrella de la telenovelas. Pero los hijos de Gloria no están seguros de que este matrimonio vaya a durar más que los otros. Además, dos de ellos, Fernando y Elena, tienen sus propios problemas sentimentales"--Container. CALL # = DVD SPANISH ULTIMA.
DVD SPANISH ULTIMA
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