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Desperately seeking something : a memoir about movies, mothers, and material girls / by Seidelman, Susan,author.;
"The funny and insightful first-person story of the trailblazing movie director of the 80s and 90s whose fearless punk drama, "Smithereens" became the first American indie film to compete at Cannes, and smash hit "Desperately Seeking Susan" led to a four-decade career in film. Starting out in the mid-70s, a time when few women were directing movies, Susan was determined to become a filmmaker. She longed to tell stories about the unrepresented characters she wanted to see on screen: unconventional women in unusual circumstances, needing to express themselves and maintain their autonomy. Her genre-blending films reflect a passion for classic Hollywood storytelling, mixed with a playful New Wave spirit, informed by her years living in downtown NYC. Seidelman continued to shape American pop culture well into the nineties, directing the pilot of the iconic TV series "Sex and The City," focusing her sharp lens on the changing place of women in American society and helping to fundamentally reshape our self-image in ways that are still felt today. Raised in the safe cocoon of 1960s suburbia, Susan Seidelman wasn't a misfit, an oddball, or an outlier. She was a "good-girl" with a little bit of "bad" hidden inside. A restless teenager, she dreamed of escape and reinvention, a theme that would play out in her films as well as in her own life. Because she loved stories, a high school guidance counselor suggested she become a librarian, but she had her sights set further afield. In 1973, she left the Philly suburbs, enrolled at NYU's burgeoning graduate film school and moved to NYC's Lower East Side. There, she found herself in the right place at the right time. New York City was falling apart, but out of that chaos came a burst of creative energy whose effects are still felt in American pop culture today. Downtown became a vibrant playground where film, music, performance and graffiti art cross-pollinated and where Seidelman chronicled the lives of the colorful misfits, oddballs, dreamers and schemers she met there. It's all in Desperately Seeking Something. Seidelman not only has a keen perspective on the times she's lived through -- from her Twiggy-obsessed girlhood, through the Women's Lib movement of the early 70s, the punk scene of the late 70s, Madonna-mania of the 80s, to the dot-com "greed is good" 90s, and beyond -- she tells great stories"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Seidelman, Susan.; Women motion picture producers and directors; Women television producers and directors;
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Mixtapes, Misfits, and Movie Magic: Your Road Trip Film Guide. by Rauseo, Jeff,actor.; Puchko, Kristy,actor.; Kanopy Production (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Jeff Rauseo, Kristy PuchkoOriginally produced by Kanopy Production in 2025.Welcome back to THE FILM LIBRARY, a Kanopy podcast where we celebrate cinematic detours, cult favorites, and emotional deep cuts - no film degree required. This week, hosts Kristy Puchko (Entertainment Editor at Mashable) and Jeff Rauseo (film lover, mixtape curator, and your pop culture pit stop concierge) are hitting the road, literally and cinematically, with an episode all about road trip movies. From cross-country chaos to soulful slow drives, Kristy and Jeff unpack their favorite films that turn the journey into the story. Think animated mayhem with Beavis and Butt-Head Do America, New Zealand wilderness hijinks in Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and the deeply personal power of art and aging in Faces Places. Whether you’re craving absurd buddy comedy, family heartbreak, or a dose of French artistry, this episode has something for every kind of passenger. If you’re ready to cue the mixtape, buckle up, and explore some unforgettable pit stops, this episode will point your headlights in the right direction.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Action and adventure films.;
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1982. by Lay Jr., Roger,film director.; Campbell, Bruce,actor.; Fuller, Bryan,actor.; Day, Felicia,actor.; Winkler, Henry,actor.; Howard, Ron,actor.; Young, Sean,actor.; Shatner, William,actor.; MVD Entertainment Group (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Bruce Campbell, Bryan Fuller, Felicia Day, Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, Sean Young, William ShatnerOriginally produced by MVD Entertainment Group in 2023.An inside look back at the greatest geek year in cinema ever, 1982, with stars, directors, writers, producers, critics and pop culture historians sharing their insights about such classic films as E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Blade Runner, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Poltergeist, Tron, and many more.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Motion pictures.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Artists.; History.; Motion pictures--History.; Popular culture.;
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I am Bruce Lee [videorecording] / by Bryant, Kobe,1978-; Hudlin, Reginald.; Lee, Bruce,1940-1973.; McCormack, Pete.; Murray, Derik A.,1956-; Pacquiao, Mann.; Rourke, Mickey.; White, Dana.; Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm.; Alliance Films.; Bruce Lee Enterprises.; Leeway Media Group.; Network Films Two (Firm); Spike TV (Firm);
Kobe Bryant, Mickey Rourke, Reginald Hudlin, Mann Pacquiao, Dana White ... [et. al.].Voted as one of the most important people of the 20th century in Time Magazine's Time 100, as well as one of the Greatest Pop Culture Icons by People Magazine, Bruce Lee continues to be honoured and remembered for his enduring legacy. Bruce Lee's often revolutionary and sometimes controversial thinking on a multitude of planes has become a source of inspiration and debate for a generation of philosophers, actors, filmmakers and athletes. The film is a compelling and visually stunning uncovering of Bruce's life, his enormous impact, and his ever-expanding legacy in the world of martial arts, entertainment, and beyond-despite his tragic and sudden death at the age of 32.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.
Subjects: Lee, Bruce, 1940-1973.; Biographical television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Martial artists; Martial artists; Motion picture actors and actresses;
© c2012., Distributed by Alliance Films,
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Red fever [videorecording] / by Allaire, Christian,1992-on-screen participant.; Deloria, Philip Joseph,on-screen participant.; Emmerich, Korina,on-screen participant.; Bainbridge, Catherine,film director,screenwriter,film producer.; Diamond, Neil(Filmmaker),film director,screenwriter,film producer.; McIntyre Media,film distributor.;
Christian Allaire, Philip J. Deloria, Korina Emmerich.RED FEVER is a witty and entertaining feature documentary about the profound -- yet hidden -- Indigenous influence on Western culture and identity. The film follows Cree co-director Neil Diamond as he asks, "Why do they love us so much?!" and sets out on a journey to find out why the world is so fascinated with the stereotypical imagery of Native people that is all over pop culture. Why have Indigenous cultures been revered, romanticized, and appropriated for so long, and to this day? RED FEVER uncovers the surprising truths behind the imagery -- so buried in history that even most Native people don't know about them.E.DVD.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Historical films.; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous peoples in popular culture.; Indigenous peoples in art.; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous peoples in mass media.; White people;
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Spider-Man 2 / by Ziskin, Laura.; Arad, Avi.; Sargent, Alvin.; Raimi, Sam.; Maguire, Tobey,1975-; Dunst, Kirsten,1982-; Franco, James,1978-; Molina, Alfred,1953-; Harris, Rosemary,1927-; Simmons, J. K.; Murphy, Donna.; Elfman, Danny.; Lee, Stan,1922-2018.; Ditko, Steve.; Columbia Pictures.; Marvel Enterprises.;
DVD.Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Alfred Molina, Rosemary Harris, J.K. Simmons, Donna Murphy.Director of photography, Bill Pope ; editor, Bob Murawski ; music, Danny Elfman ; costume designers, James Acheson, Gary Jones; production designer, Neil Spisak ; visual effects supervisors, Greg Anderson, Eric Durst, John Dykstra, Scott Stokdyk ; special effects supervisor, Steve Johnson.MPAA rating: PG-13; for stylized action violence.Peter Parker, a.k.a. Spider-Man, is desperately trying to balance his dual identities. He can't keep up at college, pay his rent, or seem to make amends with his estranged best friend Harry and his beloved Mary Jane is more skeptical than ever. Peter begins to notice that he's losing some of his powers and wonders if the cost of being a superhero isn't too high. Meanwhile Peter's idol, the renowned scientist Otto Octavius, has turned into a maniacal cyborg after a failed science experiment. Peter realizes he must decide between the ordinary life he so desires and the responsibilities of retaining his secret identity to stop "Doc Ock" and save New York City from destruction.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Drama.; Feature films.; Films for the hearing impaired.; Superhero films.; Superhero films.; Action and adventure films.; Feature films.; Films for the hearing impaired.; Spider-Man (Fictitious character); Crime prevention; College students; Spider-Man (Personaje literario); Prevenciaon deldelito; College students; Crime prevention;
© ©2004., Columbia Pictures,
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Queercore. by Leyser, Yony,film director.; Altered Innocence (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Altered Innocence in 2017.Started in the 1980s as a fabricated movement intended to punk the punk scene, Queercore quickly became a real-life cultural community of LGBTQ music and movie-making revolutionaries. From the start of the pseudo-movement to the widespread rise of pop artists who used queer identity to push back against gay assimilation and homophobic punk culture, QUEERCORE: HOW TO PUNK A REVOLUTION is just that: a how-to-do-it guide for the next generation of queer radicals. The extensive participant list includes Bruce LaBruce, G.B. Jones, Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, John Waters, Justin Vivian Bond, Lynn Breedlove, Silas Howard, Pansy Division, Penny Arcade, Kathleen Hanna, Kim Gordon, Deke Elash, Tom Jennings, Team Dresch, and many more.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Music.; History, Modern.; Homosexuality.; Documentary films.; LGBTQ.; Artists.;
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Murder Takes a Vacation A Novel [electronic resource] : by Lippman, Laura.aut; CloudLibrary;
“Murder Takes a Vacation has all Laura Lippman's trademark razor-sharp insight and effortlessly absorbing writing, plus huge amounts of warmth and fun. Mrs. Blossom is a pure joy, and I'm already hoping for more.” –Tana French Highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman returns with an irresistible mystery featuring Muriel Blossom, a former private investigator and middle-aged widow whose vacation on a Parisian river cruise turns into a deadly international mystery…that only she can solve.  A New York Times “Best Beach Reads of Summer” One of Washington Post’s “Best Mysteries to Read This Summer” One of Boston Globe's "Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List" One of Minneapolis Star Tribune's "24 terrific books for the beach, cabin or lawn chair you’ll want to read this summer" One of Chicago Tribune's Summer Books 2025 Mrs. Blossom has a knack for blending into the background, which was an asset during her days assisting private investigator Tess Monaghan. But when she finds a winning lottery ticket in a parking lot, everything changes. She is determined to see the world that she sometimes feels is passing her by. When Mrs. Blossom booked her cruise through France on the MS Solitaire, she did not expect to meet Allan on her transatlantic flight. He is the first man who’s sparked something inside her since her beloved husband passed. She also didn’t expect Allan to be found, dead, twenty-four hours later in Paris, a city he wasn’t supposed to be in. Now Mrs. Blossom doesn’t know who to trust on board the ship, especially when a mystifying man, Danny, keeps popping up around every corner, always present when things go awry. He is convinced that Allan was transporting a stolen piece of art, and Mrs. Blossom knows more than she lets on, regarding both the artifact and Allan’s death. Mrs. Blossom’s questions only increase as the cruise sails down the Seine. Why does it feel like she is being followed? Who was Allan, and why was he killed? Most alarmingly, why do these mysterious men keep flirting with her?
Subjects: Electronic books.; Women Sleuths; Amateur Sleuth; Cozy; Crime; International Mystery & Crime;
© 2025., HarperCollins,
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The Real, the Raw, and the Ridiculous: Discovering Kanopy’s Wildest Documentaries. by Rauseo, Jeff,actor.; Puchko, Kristy,actor.; Kanopy Production (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Jeff Rauseo, Kristy PuchkoOriginally produced by Kanopy Production in 2025.Welcome back to THE FILM LIBRARY, a Kanopy podcast where we dig into eye-opening documentaries, unforgettable characters, and stories so strange they have to be true—no film degree required. This week, hosts Kristy Puchko (Entertainment Editor at Mashable) and Jeff Rauseo (film lover, documentary junkie, and proud champion of VHS oddities) dive into the wild, weird, and deeply personal world of documentaries. From baseball pitchers on LSD and DIY Spielberg tributes to miniature war towns and midlife creative crises, Kristy and Jeff spotlight some of their favorite nonfiction stories currently streaming on Kanopy. These aren’t your typical history homework assignments. These are films that surprise, inspire, and occasionally blow your mind wide open. Whether you’re into true crime, lost media, pop-punk nostalgia, or The Shining fan theories gone off the rails, this episode is packed with rabbit holes worth falling into. So, settle in and let these stories surprise you, move you, and maybe even change how you see the world.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Motion pictures.; Arts.; Television series.; Mass media and culture.; Documentary films.;
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It happened on a sunday / by Wolff, Tracy,author.;
They call her the Black Widow. A pop star. A tabloid tragedy. A girl who set the world on fire -- and got burned in return. But Sloane Walker doesn't care what they say. Not anymore. The headlines, the hashtags, the rumors that never die? Let them come. She's survived worse -- like the ex who tried to kill her and the fans who blamed her for surviving. These days, she's armor and eyeliner, singing songs that hurt and pretending they don't. She's halfway through a sold-out tour and dangerously close to unraveling when a meet-and-greet throws her into the path of Mateo Sylvester -- a rising star quarterback with a devastating smile and a grandmother who's Sloane's biggest fan. He's got stadiums at his feet and the press eating from his hand. She's got a flask full of sweet tea, a voice full of ghosts, and no patience for golden boys with good intentions. She tells herself it's just a photo op. Just another handshake. Just another charming fan with perfect cheekbones and no idea what it means to bleed for your art. But Mateo sees more than the stage persona. He sees the cracks in her smile. The songs she's too scared to write. The girl underneath the glitter, still fighting to stay. They weren't supposed to fall. Not in the spotlight. Not when the world is watching. And definitely not when the people closest to them would do anything to keep them apart. This isn't a fairy tale. It's a slow-motion car crash. And if they're not careful, it might just cost them everything.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Scandals; Man-woman relationships; Celebrities; Musicians; Football players;
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