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Plain bad heroines : a novel / by Danforth, Emily M.,author.;
Our story begins in 1902, at the Brookhants School for Girls. Flo and Clara, two impressionable students, are obsessed with each other and with a daring young writer named Mary MacLane, the author of a scandalous bestselling memoir. To show their devotion to Mary, the girls establish their own private club and call it the Plain Bad Heroine Society. They meet in secret in a nearby apple orchard, the setting of their wildest happiness and, ultimately, of their macabre deaths. This is where their bodies are later discovered with a copy of Mary's book splayed beside them, the victims of a swarm of stinging, angry yellow jackets. Less than five years later, the Brookhants School for Girls closes its doors forever-but not before three more people mysteriously die on the property, each in a most troubling way. Over a century later, the now abandoned and crumbling Brookhants is back in the news when wunderkind writer Merritt Emmons publishes a breakout book celebrating the queer, feminist history surrounding the "haunted and cursed" Gilded Age institution. Her bestselling book inspires a controversial horror film adaptation starring celebrity actor and lesbian it girl Harper Harper playing the ill-fated heroine Flo, opposite B-list actress and former child star Audrey Wells as Clara. But as Brookhants opens its gates once again, and our three modern heroines arrive on set to begin filming, past and present become grimly entangled-or perhaps just grimly exploited-and soon it's impossible to tell where the curse leaves off and Hollywood begins.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Gothic fiction.; Lesbian fiction.; Girls' schools; Horror films;
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Runaway train : or, the story of my life so far / by Roberts, Eric,1956-author.; Kashner, Sam,author.;
"In this brutally candid memoir, Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Eric Roberts pulls no punches about the ups and downs of his career and his sometimes stormy relationship with his famous sister, Julia. Eric Roberts grew up in Georgia, spending most of his teens away from his mother and sisters, Lisa and Julia. Instead, he stayed with his controlling father, a grifter jealous of his early success. At age 17, Eric moved to New York to pursue acting, where he worked and partied with future legends like Christopher Walken, Mickey Rourke, John Malkovich, Bruce Willis, and Robin Williams. His big break came when he was cast in King of the Gypsies. Eric became one of the hottest stars of the era, starting an affair with actress Sandy Dennis, working with Bob Fosse on the critically acclaimed Star 80, and earning an Oscar nomination for Runaway Train. But for Eric, Hollywood came with a dark side -- an ocean of cocaine that nearly swept him away, culminating in a car accident that almost cost him his life. Eric is open about the seriousness of his addictions and their devastating effect on his career. He reveals the reasons behind his complicated relationship with his sister, Julia, and his daughter, Emma, a successful actress in her own right. Now, happily married to actress and casting director Eliza Roberts, who helped him confront his demons, he is revered among his peers as the ultimate actor's actor. Written with New York Times bestselling author, for years a Vanity Fair contributing editor, and current Air Mail writer-at-large Sam Kashner, this is a powerful memoir of a Hollywood legend"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Roberts, Eric, 1956-; Actors;
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Have I told you this already? : stories I don't want to forget to remember / by Graham, Lauren,1967-author.;
"Candid, insightful, and wildly entertaining essays about life, love, and lessons learned as an actress in Hollywood, from the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and New York Times bestselling author of Talking as Fast as I Can. With her signature sense of humor and down-to-earth storytelling, Lauren Graham opens up about her years working in the entertainment business--from the sublime to the ridiculous--and shares personal stories about everything from family and friendship to the challenges of aging gracefully in Hollywood. In "RIP Barneys New York," she writes about an early job as a salesperson at the legendary department store--and the time she inadvertently shoplifted; in "Ne Oublie" she warns us about the perils of coming from an extremely forgetful family; and in "Actor-y Factory" she recounts what a day in the life of an actor looks like (unless you're Brad Pitt). Filled with surprising anecdotes, sage advice, and laugh-out-loud observations, Graham's latest collection of all-new, original essays showcases the winning charm and wit that she's known for"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Graham, Lauren, 1967-; Actors;
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Unforgettable [videorecording] / by Burns, Sarah(Actress),actor.; Chu, Toby,composer (expression); Cummings, Whitney,1982-actor.; Dawson, Rosario,actor.; Deschanel, Caleb,1944-director of photography.; Di Novi, Denise,film producer,film director.; Greenspan, Alison,film producer.; Heigl, Katherine,actor.; Hodson, Christina,screenwriter.; Kassianides, Simon,actor.; Ladd, Cheryl,actor.; Mehta, Ravi D,film producer.; Rice, Isabella Kai,actor.; Stults, Geoff,1977-actor.; Thoraval, Frédéric,1973-editor of moving image work.; Wisdom, Robert,actor.; Di Novi Pictures (Firm),production company.; RatPac-Dune Entertainment (Firm),presenter.; Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.; Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- ),presenter.;
Music, Toby Chu ; editor, Frédéric Thoraval ; director of photography, Caleb Deschanel.Katherine Heigl, Rosario Dawson, Geoff Stults, Cheryl Ladd, Sarah Burns, Whitney Cummings, Simon Kassianides, Isabella Kai Rice, Robert Ray Wisdom.Tessa Connover is barely coping with the end of her marriage when her ex-husband, David, becomes happily engaged to Julia Banks. He not only brings Julia into the home they once shared, but also into the life of their daughter, Lilly. Trying to settle into her new role as a wife and a stepmother, Julia believes she has finally met the man of her dreams, the man who can help her put her own troubled past behind her. But Tessa's jealousy takes a pathological turn -- until she will stop at nothing to turn Julia's dream into her ultimate nightmare.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Thrillers (Motion pictures); Feature films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Divorced people; Divorced women; Revenge; Jealousy; Man-woman relationships;
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The secret of flirting / by Jeffries, Sabrina.;
The moment spymaster Baron Fulkham meets the stunning Princess Aurore of Chanay, he's positive her royal persona is a ruse and that she's actually Monique Servais, the mysterious actress he met three years before in Dieppe. But as he pursues his suspicions, he uncovers a plot of attempted assassination and betrayal that could very well destroy his career, expose his own secrets...and ruin the woman he's rapidly coming to love.
Subjects: Spy fiction.; Romance fiction.; Historical fiction.; Actors; Nobility;
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Sometimes I Think About Dying. by Lambert, Rachel,film director.; Ridley, Daisy,actor.; Merheje, Dave,actor.; Cheena, Parvesh,actor.; V71 US Inc. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Daisy Ridley, Dave Merheje, Parvesh CheenaOriginally produced by V71 US Inc. in 2023.Lost on the dreary Oregon coast, Fran finds solace in her cubicle, listening to the constant hum of officemates and occasionally daydreaming to pass the time. She is ghosting through life, unable to pop her bubble of isolation, when a friendly new coworker, Robert, persistently tries to connect with her. Though it goes against every fiber of her being, she may have to give this guy a chance. Director Rachel Lambert and team craft beautiful cinema for this delicately told story of love for the socially awkward and emotionally challenged. The film is made all the more human by its lovely cast, most prominent in the penetrating eyes of lead actress/producer, Daisy Ridley, and the caring smile of lead actor, Dave Merheje. SOMETIMES I THINK ABOUT DYING is an unexpected fable on the virtues of living.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Romance.;
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Nella the princess knight. [videorecording] / by Golz, Akira,voice actor.; Hahn, Samantha(Actress),voice actor.; Viacom International Inc.,production company.; Nickelodeon (Television network),broadcaster,production company.; Paramount Pictures Corporation,publisher.;
Akira Golz, Samantha Hahn.Gallop into 8 royally awesome quests with Nella and her best friends! Together, they'll help Clod discover his true talen, teach Smelgly the dragon a lesson in friendship, save the town from troublemaking Impkins, and more! Plus, join a quest to track down the rare Bafflin!Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital stereophonic.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Knights and knighthood; Princesses; Friendship;
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Mrs. Harris goes to Paris [videorecording] / by Baptista, Alba,1997-actor.; Benski, Guillaume,1977-film producer.; Bravo, Lucas,1988-actor.; Cartwright, Carroll,screenwriter.; Fabian, Anthony,film director,screenwriter,film producer.; Hetreed, Olivia,screenwriter.; Huppert, Isabelle,actor.; Isaacs, Jason,1963-actor.; Manville, Lesley,actor.; Marchand, Xavier,film producer.; Thomas, Ellen(Actress),actor.; Thompson, Keith(Screenwriter),screenwriter.; Williams, Rose,1994-actor.; Wilson, Lambert,actor.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Gallico, Paul,1897-1976.Mrs. 'Arris goes to Paris.; Elysian Films,production company.; eOne Features (Firm),presenter.; Focus Features,presenter.; Hero Squared (Firm),production company.; Moonriver Content (Firm),production company.; National Film Institute Hungary,production company.; Superbe Films,production company.; Umedia (Firm),production company.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Music, Rael Jones ; editor, Barney Pilling ; director of photography, Felix Wiedemann.Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert, Lambert Wilson, Alba Baptista, Lucas Bravo, Ellen Thomas, Rose Williams, Jason Isaacs.In 1950s London, a widowed cleaning lady falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, deciding she must have one of her own. After working to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris that will change not only her own outlook, but the very future of the House of Dior.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG; suggestive material, language and smoking.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Historical films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Christian Dior (Firm); Dresses; Widows;
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Silent as the Grave A Molly Murphy Mystery [electronic resource] : by Bowen, Rhys.aut; Broyles, Clare.aut; CloudLibrary;
Retired Detective Molly Murphy Sullivan goes undercover in the next book in the New York Times bestselling series from Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles. With a newborn and two children, Molly Murphy Sullivan is tackling motherhood. Her husband, Daniel, is off to work in Washington as Easter break begins in New York. Her dear friend and writer, Ryan O’Hara, is shooting a movie, one of the first to involve a real plot and actors. He invites Molly and the children to visit the set and watch the excitement. When one of the actresses is fired, Molly’s adopted daughter, Bridie, is called to replace her in the scene. Turns out she’s a natural and is asked to star in the rest of the film. Molly is skeptical about leaving Bridie alone on set, but her great friends, Sid and Gus, offer to chaperone her. The movie industry is still experimenting with ways to get the best shot, like pretending to tie Bridie to real train tracks. But soon, their special effects start to malfunction. After a few mishaps where no one is hurt, the special effects turn deadly. With rumors of a feud between studios, Molly believes these malfunctions are sabotage. She is invited to go undercover on set to investigate the burgeoning film war. Once again, Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles deliver an engaging mystery full of vibrant historical details and thrilling escapades featuring one of mystery's most beloved sleuths.General adult.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Women Sleuths; Cozy; Historical;
© 2025., St. Martin's Publishing Group,
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Lifeform / by Slate, Jenny,1982-author.;
"From actor, comedian, co-creator of Marcel the Shell, and New York Times bestselling author of Little Weirds Jenny Slate, a wild, soulful, hilarious collection of genre-bending essays depicting the journey into motherhood as you've never seen it before"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Essays.; Humor.; Personal narratives.; Slate, Jenny, 1982-; Actresses; Comedians; Motherhood.;
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