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Moulin Rouge. by Huston, John,film director.; Ferrer, Jose,actor.; Flon, Suzanne,actor.; Zsa Gabor, Zsa,actor.; MGM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Jose Ferrer, Suzanne Flon, Zsa Zsa GaborOriginally produced by MGM in 1952.Winner of two Academy Awards® (1953, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration-Color and Best Costume Design), this visually stunning biography of master artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (Jose Ferrer, in an outstanding performance) -- a man whose of love of painting and copious amounts of liquor mask a broken heart and a deep longing for love -- is flawlessly directed by the great John Huston.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion Pictures.; Drama.; Motion pictures.;
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Bug / by Bonnell, Yolanda,1982-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."bug is a solo performance and artistic ceremony that highlights the ongoing effects of colonialism and intergenerational trauma experienced by Indigenous women. It is also a testimony to the women's resilience and strength. The Girl traces her life from surviving the foster care system to her struggles with addictions. She fights, hoping to break the cycle in order to give her daughter a different life than the one she had. The Mother sits in Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, recounting memories of the daughter that was taken from her, and the struggles of living on the streets in Northern Ontario. They are both followed by Manidoons, a physical manifestation of the trauma and addictions that crawl across generations. bug reveals the hard truths that many Indigenous women face as they carve out a space to survive in contemporary Canada, while holding on to so much hope."--
Subjects: Drama.; Indigenous women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Lou Reed : the life / by Wall, Mick,author.;
Includes discography.The biography of the legendary musician and songwriter Lou Reed, who performed and collaborated with artistic greats such as David Bowie, Iggy Popp and Andy Warhol, and released 22 studio albums, 12 live albums, 15 compilation albums and 44 singles. A true icon of rock 'n' roll - his legacy will live on in this book.
Subjects: Reed, Lou.; Rock musicians; Singers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Words of a goat princess / by Reyez, Jessie,1991-author.; Diot, Eloïse,illustrator.;
Words of a Goat Princess is the debut poetry collection about life's struggle and triumphs from Grammy-nominated and JUNO-award winning songwriter Jessie Reyez. With the authenticity and heartbreaking relatability that her fans know and love her for, Reyez brings the breadth of her lived experience to the page as few recording artists can. At times ethereal and visceral, these 43 poems are carefully painted moments that expertly explore love, loss, and identity with an artistry that leaps off the page with every turn. Through this collection of poems and stories, Jessie Reyez shows that she is more than a pop performer, she is a true artist whose star knows no limits.
Subjects: Poetry.; Canadian poetry;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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AI vs Human: The Creativity Experiment. by Greig, Robert,film director.; Yeo, Angharad,actor.; Hing, Michael,actor.; Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Angharad Yeo, Michael HingOriginally produced by Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 2023.Can AI be a match for human artistic creativity? Rad Yeo explores the ‘creep’ of generative AI - from performing a ChatGPT written comedy routine to portrait painting robots. And if it can, what does that mean for humanity?Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Art.; Arts.; Science.; Computer science.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Current affairs.;
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The Dutch orphan / by Keith, Ellen,1989-author.;
"When the Nazis invade Amsterdam, singer Johanna Vos watches in horror as the vibrant music scene she loves is all but erased, her Jewish friends forbidden from performing with her onstage. Alongside her friend Jakob, Johanna helps organize the Artists' Resistance, an underground network allowing Jews to perform at house concerts hosted by their allies. When Johanna hears of a Jewish orphan headed for deportation, she does not think twice. She takes the baby in as her own, hiding the truth from even her own sister, Liesbeth. Meanwhile, Liesbeth finds herself in a dilemma, as she knows of her sister's staunch support for the Resistance, but her husband supports the Nazis. When a charming member of the Dutch Fascist Party sets his eyes on her, her predicament only deepens. As secrets continue to grow between the sisters, severing their once-unbreakable bond, they are both forced to make choices that will alter their lives forever"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Jewish orphans; Sisters; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The big reveal : an illustrated manifesto of drag / by Velour, Sasha,author.;
"This book is a quilt, piecing together memoir, history, and theory into a living portrait of an artist and an art. Within these pages, illustrated throughout with photos and original artwork, Sasha Velour illuminates drag as a unique form of expression with a rich history and a revolutionary spirit"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Illustrated works.; Personal narratives.; Velour, Sasha.; Drag performance.; Drag queens; Sexual minority culture.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Multipliers. by Wiseman, Liz,actor.; LIT Videobooks (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Liz WisemanOriginally produced by LIT Videobooks in 2023.Learn how to amplify the intelligence and capabilities of your team, resulting in higher productivity and better performance.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Literature.; Arts.; Business.; Leadership.; Instructional films.; Business education.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Authors--Interviews.; Women authors.; Management.; Authors.; Art and architecture.;
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Massey Hall / by McPherson, David(Music journalist),author.; Arden, Jann,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The fascinating story of Canada's most revered concert hall and the myriad artists who have graced its stage. Known for its intimacy and sense of occasion, a night at Toronto's Massey Hall is magical for both audiences and performers. For many musicians, playing the Hall is the surest sign that they have made it. Looking out over the crowd, performers often comment on the intimacy of the venue and the sense of joining history as they stand on the stage where Sarah Vaughan, Miles Davis, Bob Dylan, and so many other legends have stood. Based on scores of interviews and meticulous research, Massey Hall: An Enduring Legacy chronicles not only the historical and musical moments of the past century, but the community of artists and supporters that has built up around the hall over the years. Covering both emerging artists such as Shakura S'Aida and William Prince and musical giants from Nana Mouskouri to the Tragically Hip, this full colour book is a celebration of music, community, and our shared cultural heritage."--
Subjects: Massey Hall (Toronto, Ont.); Concerts; Music;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Pitch perfect, Bumper in Berlin. [videorecording] / by DeVine, Adam,1983-actor.; Hyland, Sarah,actor.; Jamil, Jameela,1986-actor.; Universal Studios, Inc.,publisher.;
Adam Devine, Sarah Hyland, Jameela Jamil.Ten years after college, our Pitch Perfect hero Bumper Allen lives a boring existence working as a security guard for his alma mater and singing a capella as a hobby with the less-than-eager Tonehangers. But after a surprise phone call from an old acquaintance, Pieter, Bumper is convinced he can make his musical dreams of becoming a pop star come true by dropping everything and moving to Berlin. With the help of an entourage of German collaborators, Bumper's goal is to perform a hit single at the famous German Unity Day. Bumper grows as both an artist and a person, finally learning what it means to work hard, and finds long-lost confidence and romance along the way.14A.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Television comedies.; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Celebrities; Male singers; Man-woman relationships;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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