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Films of endearment : a mother, a son and the '80s films that defined us / by Koresky, Michael,1979-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Michael Koresky's most formative memories were simple ones. A movie rental. A bowl of popcorn. And a few shared hours with his mother. Through the films they watched together, he gained insight into his mother's perspective and the values she hoped to instill. Decades later and now a successful film critic, Koresky set out on a journey with his mother to discover more about their shared cinematic past. They rewatched ten films, one from every year of the '80s, each featuring women in leading roles. Films like 9 to 5, Terms of Endearment, The Color Purple and Working Girl played a powerful role in Michael's developing consciousness as a gay man and helped solidify an unspoken bond between mother and son.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Koresky, Michael, 1979-; Koresky, Michael, 1979-; Mothers and sons; Film critics; Gay men; Women in motion pictures.; Leading ladies (Actresses);
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Master and commander [videorecording (DVD)] the far side of the world / by Goldwyn, Samuel,1926; Henderson, Duncan; Weir, Peter,1944; Collee, John; Crowe, Russell,1964; Bettany, Paul,1971; D'Arcy, James; Woodall, Edward; Larkin, Chris,1967; Pirkis, Max; Randall, Max; O'Brian, Patrick,1914-2000Master and commander.Videorecording;
Director of photography, Russell Boyd ; editor, Lee Smith ; original music, Iva Davies, Christopher Gordon, Richard Tognetti ; costume designer, Kacy Treadway, Wendy Stites ; production designer, William Sandell ; visual effects supervisor, Mitchell S. Drain.Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, James D'Arcy, Edward Woodall, Chris Larkin, Max Pirkis, Jack Randall, Max Benitz, Lee Ingleby.During the Napoleonic Wars, a British frigate, the HMS Surprise, and the larger French warship, Acheron, stalk each other off of the coast of South America. Lucky Jack, as he is referred to by his crew, is well regarded by his men, who trust him implicitly, even after the first devastating battle and an apparent personal vendetta against the French captain. The ship's surgeon balances the violence of his chosen life with the quiet demeanor of the scientist. He is the captain's friend and confidant, the two frequently playing violin and cello duets togetherCanadian Home Video Rating: 14ADVD ; widescreen presentation
Subjects: O'Brian, Patrick, 1914-200; Aubrey, Jack (Fictitious character); Maturin, Stephen (Fictitious character); Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815; Navies; Adventure film; Feature film; Video recordings for the hearing impaire;
© c2004., Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment,
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Nova Jones. by Byrne, David,actor.; Barkley, Grace,actor.; Lynn, John,actor.; Rainford, Molly,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
David Byrne, Grace Barkley, John Lynn, Molly RainfordOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2021.A stratospheric new children’s show. Join intergalactic pop star Nova Jones as she tours the universe, wows her fans – and battles a few trolls along the way.This premium new children’s series follows 18-year-old pop star Nova Jones as she travels the universe in the Jefferson Spaceship, dropping smash-hit singles, killer videos – and playing sell-out gigs throughout the galaxy.The universe offers up a crazy set of problems for hard-working Nova and her even harder working sister and manager McLaren. There are intense chart battles to fight – as well as monsters on the loose and an audience who might literally explode.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Science fiction.; Musicals.; Science fiction films.; Television comedies.; Television series--Great Britain.;
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Peter Pan [videorecording] / by Angel, Heather,1909-1986,voice actor.; Barrie, J. M.(James Matthew),1860-1937.Peter Pan.[videorecording].; Beaumont, Kathryn,voice actor.; Cadido, Candy,voice actor.; Conried, Hans,voice actor.; Conway, Tom,1904-1967,voice actor.; Driscoll, Bobby,1937-1968,voice actor.; Geronimi, Clyde,film director.; Jackson, Wilfred,film director.; Luske, Hamilton,film director.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.; Walt Disney Company,production company.; Walt Disney Home Entertainment (Firm),production company.;
Voices: Bobby Driscoll, Kathryn Beaumont, Hans Conried, Bill Thompson, Heather Angel, Paul Collins, Candy Cadido, Tom Conway.Peter Pan has a special place in the realm of classic animated Disney films: it instills an element of childlike wonder. The 1953 version of James M. Barrie's story is colorfully told and keeps on the straight and narrow of the book. Barrie's wondrous focus on child's play is the key to its longevity: kids who don't grow up, shadows that run away from their owners, pirates, a fairy, and the magic ability to fly. In short, you can't help wishing the adventure would happen to you. Fueled by a few memorable songs (the stunner being "You Can Fly") and the strong impression of the pixie fairy Tinkerbell and the goofy Captain Hook, Disney's version of this story neither supplants nor lessens the Broadway version with Mary Martin that was produced for television the same decade.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; full screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 1.0.
Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Fantasy films.; Feature films.; Hook, Captain(Fictitious character); Peter Pan (Fictitious character); Tinker Bell (Fictitious character); Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937.; Darling, Wendy (Fictitious character); Never-Never Land (Imaginary place);
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Emma. by O'Hanlon, Jim,film director.; Lee, Jonny,actor.; Gambon, Michael,actor.; Bathurst, Robert,actor.; Garai, Romola,actor.; Evans, Rupert,actor.; Greig, Tamsin,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Jonny Lee Miller, Michael Gambon, Robert Bathurst, Romola Garai, Rupert Evans, Tamsin GreigOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2009.An all-star cast, including Golden Globe-nominated Romola Garai, brings Jane Austen's comic masterpiece to life in this fresh, funny and perceptive adaptation. Emma Woodhouse is beautiful, clever and rich. She delights in the conviction that she's the perfect matchmaker. But she's playing a dangerous game as she persuades her new friend, the young, pretty and socially inferior Harriet, to reject an advantageous marriage proposal to a local farmer in favour of dashing Mr Elton. So begins a story which challenges Emma's naivety, her social preconceptions, and her own relationships.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Romance.; Historical films.; Romantic comedy films.; Television series--Great Britain.;
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Nova Jones: S1. by Meeda, Akaash,film director.; Costello, Fergal,film director.; Byrne, David,actor.; Barkley, Grace,actor.; Lynn, John,actor.; Rainford, Molly,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
David Byrne, Grace Barkley, John Lynn, Molly RainfordOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2021.A stratospheric new children’s show. Join intergalactic pop star Nova Jones as she tours the universe, wows her fans – and battles a few trolls along the way.This premium new children’s series follows 18-year-old pop star Nova Jones as she travels the universe in the Jefferson Spaceship, dropping smash-hit singles, killer videos – and playing sell-out gigs throughout the galaxy.The universe offers up a crazy set of problems for hard-working Nova and her even harder working sister and manager McLaren. There are intense chart battles to fight – as well as monsters on the loose and an audience who might literally explode.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Science fiction.;
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Half-Cocked by Galinsky, Michael,filmmaker; Hawley, Suki,filmmaker; Rumur Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Tara Jane O'Neil, Jeff Mueller, Jason Noble, Jon Cook, Cynthia Nelson, Ian Svenonious, Dave Pajo, James Canty, John Moses, The Grifters, Dave Shouse, Tripp Lamkins, Scott Taylor, Stan Gallimore, Jonathan Marx, Barbara JohnsonOriginally produced by Rumur Films in 1995.Tara (Tara Jane O'Neil) is growing weary of her slacker life. When her brother Otis, an arrogant rocker lead vocalist, abuses Tara after a show, she and her pals hijack his van (full of band equipment), hit the road and form their own band. The film features Ian Svenonius and members of Rodan and The Grifters, playing versions of themselves. With music by Unwound, Slant 6, Freakwater, Versus, Polvo, Smog, Helium and others.. "Strikingly true-to-life...wry comic veracity." - Variety. “An Easy Rider for the 90’s and deserves as much attention.” - The Alternative PressMode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Independent Film; Feature films. ; Motion pictures; Music;
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The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty. by Roberts, Jamie,film director.; Fleetwood, Kate,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Kate FleetwoodOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2020.Over the last 50 years, one man has played an unparalleled part in transforming British society. That man is Rupert Murdoch. Feared and fêted by politicians, Murdoch has built the biggest media operation on the planet. His empire has given him extraordinary power and influence. This is its story. It’s an electrifying study of the Murdoch dynasty, charting the ups and downs of an empire. From the ambition that fuelled its success, to the criminality that led to the closure of the News of the World, and the Leveson Inquiry. Ultimately, the empire is broken up. But there’s a powerful new ally setting his sights on the White House.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Journalism.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Mass media and culture.; Biography.; Globalization--Economic aspects.; Documentary television programs.;
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Anchor & Hope. by Marques-Marcet, Carlos,film director.; Verdaguer, David,actor.; Chaplin, Geraldine,actor.; Tena, Natalia,actor.; Chaplin, Oona,actor.; Wolfe Video (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
David Verdaguer, Geraldine Chaplin, Natalia Tena, Oona ChaplinOriginally produced by Wolfe Video in 2017.In their mid-30s, Eva (Oona Chaplin) and Kat (Natalia Tena) have a fun and carefree simple life in their London canal boat until Eva, inspired by her exceptional mother Germaine (played by her real mother Geraldine Chaplin), presents Kat with an ultimatum: she wants a child. Kat resists, knowing that it will end the bohemian lifestyle that she’s always envisioned with Eva. When Kat’s best friend, Roger (David Verdaguer), drops in from Barcelona, the three of them toy around with the idea of creating a baby together. Kat sees no other way out but to say yes. As the three begin to look forward as one family, their differing expectations of intimacy and responsibility put a heavy strain on their relationship and threatens to rip the three apart. Official Selection at the **BFI London Film Festival**.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Queer cinema.; Comedy.; Motion pictures.; Romance.;
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I care a lot [videorecording] / by Blair, Macon,actor.; Dinklage, Peter,actor.; González, Eiza,1990-actor.; Messina, Chris,actor.; Pike, Rosamund,1979-actor.; Wiest, Dianne,actor.; Witt, Alicia,1975-actor.; Young, Damian,actor.; Elevation Pictures,publisher.;
Rosamund Pike, Peter Dinklage, Eiza Gonzalez, Chris Messina, Macon Blair, Dianne Wiest, Alicia Witt, Damian Young.Poised with sharklike self-assurance, Marla Grayson (Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike) is a professional, court-appointed guardian for dozens of elderly wards whose assets she seizes and cunningly bilks through dubious but legal means. It's a well-oiled racket that Marla and her business-partner and lover Fran (Eiza González) use with brutal efficiency on their latest "cherry," Jennifer Peterson (two-time Academy Award winner Dianne Wiest) -- a wealthy retiree with no living heirs or family. But when their mark turns out to have an equally shady secret of her own and connections to a volatile gangster (Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage), Marla is forced to level up in a game only predators can play -- one that's neither fair, nor square.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Thrillers (Motion pictures); Dark comedy films.; Feature films.; Guardians ad litem; Swindlers and swindling; Gangsters;
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