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- Rumble in the Bronx. by Tong, Stanley,film director.; Mui, Anita,actor.; Tung, Bill,actor.; Yip, Francoise,actor.; Cross, Garvin,actor.; Chan, Jackie,actor.; Akerstream, Marc,actor.; Lam, Morgan,actor.; Warner Bros. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Anita Mui, Bill Tung, Francoise Yip, Garvin Cross, Jackie Chan, Marc Akerstream, Morgan LamOriginally produced by Warner Bros. in 1996.Jackie Chan (“Rush Hour” franchise, “Shanghai Noon”) stars as Ah Keung, a cop from Hong Kong who comes to New York City to attend his uncle's wedding. He plans a little relaxation, a little sightseeing and little work at the family grocery store. Somebody forgot to tell Ah that the grocery store sits in the middle of the South Bronx, America's toughest 'hood... and ground-zero of a crime war. Now, caught between the mob and a ruthless motorcycle gang, Ah shows--after inflicting much pain on gangsters all around--that this seemingly average guy is a world-class daredevil and martial arts master. Anita Mui ("The Legend of Drunken Master," "Ji ji") also stars as Elaine. Cantonese Language Film with English dubbed version.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Action and adventure films.; Crime.; Foreign films.; Comedy.; Motion pictures.;
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- The making of another major motion picture masterpiece / by Hanks, Tom,author.; Sikoryak, R.,illustrator.;
"From the Academy Award-winning actor and best-selling author: his debut novel. The story of the making of a colossal, star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film ... and the humble comic book that inspired it. PART ONE of this story takes place in 1947. A troubled soldier, returning from the war, meets his talented five-year-old nephew, leaves an indelible impression, and then disappears for 23 years. Cut to 1970: The nephew, now drawing underground comic books in Oakland, California, reconnects with his uncle and, remembering the comic book he saw when he was five, draws a new version with his uncle as a World War II fighting hero. Cut to the present day: A commercially successful director discovers the 1970 comic book and decides to turn it into a contemporary superhero movie. Cue the cast: We meet the film's extremely difficult male star, his wonderful leading lady, the eccentric writer/director, the producer, the go-fer production assistant, and everyone else on both sides of the camera. Funny, touching, and wonderfully thought-provoking, this is a novel not only about the making of a movie, but also about the changes in America and American culture since World War II. Bonus material: Interspersed throughout are the three comic books that are featured in the story - all created by Hanks himself - including the comic book that becomes the official tie-in to this novel's 'major motion picture masterpiece.'"--
- Subjects: Historical fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Comic books, strips, etc.; Motion pictures; Superhero films;
- Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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- The Oldest Student. by Duffy, Tara,film director.; m. James, Nikki,actor.; Weston Woods (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Nikki m. JamesOriginally produced by Weston Woods in 2020.In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to raise money for her church. At 114, she was the last remaining member of her family. And at 116, she learned to read. From Rita Lorraine Hubbard and rising star Oge More comes the inspirational story of Mary Walker, a woman whose long life spanned from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and who--with perseverance and dedication--proved that you're never too old to learn.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Education films.; Children's stories.;
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- The only woman in the room / by Benedict, Marie,author.;
Hedy Kiesler is lucky. Her beauty leads to a starring role in a controversial film and marriage to a powerful Austrian arms dealer, allowing her to evade Nazi persecution despite her Jewish heritage. But Hedy is also intelligent. At lavish Vienna dinner parties, she overhears the Third Reich's plans. One night in 1937, desperate to escape her controlling husband and the rise of the Nazis, she disguises herself and flees her husband's castle. She lands in Hollywood, where she becomes Hedy Lamarr, screen star. But Hedy is keeping a secret even more shocking than her Jewish heritage: she is a scientist. She has an idea that might help the country and that might ease her guilt for escaping alone -- if anyone will listen to her. A powerful novel based on the incredible true story of the glamour icon and scientist whose groundbreaking invention revolutionized modern communication.
- Subjects: Historical fiction.; Biographical fiction.; Lamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000; World War, 1939-1945; Women scientists; Jewish women; Motion picture actors and actresses; Austrian Americans;
- Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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- King of New York. by Ferrara, Abel,film director.; Walken, Christopher,actor.; Caruso, David,actor.; Esposito, Giancarlo,actor.; Julian, Janet,actor.; Chin, Joey,actor.; Fishburne, Laurence,actor.; Argo, Victor,actor.; Snipes, Wesley,actor.; Lionsgate (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Christopher Walken, David Caruso, Giancarlo Esposito, Janet Julian, Joey Chin, Laurence Fishburne, Victor Argo, Wesley SnipesOriginally produced by Lionsgate in 1990.In New York, crime gets done Frank's way, or it doesn't get done at all. Recently freed from prison, Frank White (Christopher Walken) hooks up with his old crew to challenge the drug lords that rose to power in his absence. Unable to keep him behind bars, a group of enraged cops declare war on him. Frank's answer is to put a contract out on the cops. Academy Award-winner Christopher Walken stars in this mesmerizing, ultraviolent street drama of a city on the edge. Larry Fishburne, David Caruso, Wesley Snipes, and Giancarlo Esposito also star in director Abel Ferrara's riveting and horrifyingly realistic story of one man who takes the city beyond its limits.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Crime.; Thrillers (Motion pictures, television, etc.).; Drama.; Motion pictures.;
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- Trolls, the beat goes on!. [videorecording] / by Astin, Skylar,1987-voice actor.; Carter, Declan Churchill,voice actor.; Funches, Ron,1983-voice actor.; Krishnan, Sean T.,voice actor.; Leighton, Amanda,voice actor.; Richardson, Kevin Michael,1964-voice actor.; Wolff, Fryda,voice actor.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),distributor.;
Sean T. Krishnan, Declan Churchill Carter, Amanda Leighton, Skylar Astin, Kevin Michael Richardson, Ron Funches, Fryda Wolff.Picking up where the blockbuster film left off, Troll Village is settling into a new era with Poppy as Queen. Bursting with their signature positivity, irreverence, and a whole lotta original music, this whole new chapter opens up the colorful world of Poppy, Branch, and friends for new adventures and a dance party around every corner.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
- Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Friendship; Heroes; Trolls; Villages;
- For private home use only.
- Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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- The Good Lie. by Falardeau, Philippe,film director.; Oceng, Arnold,actor.; Stoll, Corey,actor.; Jal, Emmanuel,actor.; Duany, Ger,actor.; Wiel, Kuoth,actor.; Witherspoon, Reese,actor.; Warner Bros. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Arnold Oceng, Corey Stoll, Emmanuel Jal, Ger Duany, Kuoth Wiel, Reese WitherspoonOriginally produced by Warner Bros. in 2014.They were known simply as "The Lost Boys." Orphaned by the brutal civil war in Sudan, these young victims traveled as many as a thousand miles on foot in search of safety. Fifteen years later, a humanitarian effort would bring them to America. Academy Award® winner Reese Witherspoon stars alongside Sudanese actors Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Emmanuel Jal, and newcomer Kuoth Wiel, to bring the story of their survival and triumph to life. Thirteen years after surviving an attack on their village and difficult trek to Kenya, the now young adults are given the opportunity to leave the refugee camp and resettle in America. Upon arriving in Kansas, they are met by Carrie Davis, an employment agency counselor enlisted to help find them jobs -- no easy task, when things like light switches and telephones are brand new to them.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Drama.; Motion pictures.;
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- America's New Female Right. by McVerry, Alana,film director.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by BBC Studios in 2024.In America, a new wave of young women are championing extreme views on social media, including content that is increasingly shocking and – surprisingly – antifeminist. Journalist Layla Wright travels from her home town in Liverpool to meet the young women at the forefront of a new movement on the political right who use highly inflammatory language. Immersing herself in a growing online community of influencers, podcasters and creators who see themselves as on the front line of a war against progressive politics, Layla seeks to find out what is driving women her own age to share extreme and often offensive content to their followers on social media. In Nashville, she spends time with 16-year-old Hannah, an ambitious rising star on the right. Homeschooled and brought up in a traditional patriarchal household led by her former pastor father, she is expected to be a wife and mother first. Layla also meets 24-year-old Morgonn in Arizona, a conservative influencer who has risen to prominence by posting content which is critical of feminism and the LGBTQ+ movement. Plus Layla travels to the US-Mexico border to meet Christie, who makes regular missions to confront migrants illegally crossing into the country and live-streams her findings to her followers. With the online realm having increasing influence in the real world, Layla attempts to understand why these women are promoting an ideology that is looking to roll back the clock on hard-earned rights.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Social sciences.; Gender identity.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Women's studies.; Current affairs.; United States--Politics and government.; Social media.; Feminism.; Businesswomen.;
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- Z for Zachariah [videorecording] / by Ejiofor, Chiwetel,1977-actor.; McIntosh, Heather.; O'Brien, Robert C.Z for Zachariah.Videorecording.; Pine, Chris,1980-actor.; Robbie, Margot,1990-actor.; Zobel, Craig,director.; Grindstone Pictures (Firm),publisher.; Videoville Showtime.;
Camera, Tim Orr ; editor, Jane Rizzo ; music, Heather McIntosh ; production designer, Matt Munn.Margot Robbie, Chris Pine, Chiwetel Ejiofor.The post-apocalyptic tale of one girl's efforts to survive alone in a devastated town-and what happens when a mysterious stranger appears-from Newbery Award-winning author, Robert C. O'Brien, is now a major motion picture starring Margot Robbie, Chris Pine, and Chiwetel Ejiofor! Ann Burden is completely alone. The world as she once knew it is gone, ravaged by a nuclear war that has taken everyone from her. For the past year, she has lived in a remote valley with no evidence of any other survivors. But the smoke from a distant campfire shatters Ann's solitude. Someone else is still alive and making his way toward the valley. Who is this man? What does he want? Can he be trusted? Both excited and terrified, Ann soon realizes there may be worse things than being the last person on Earth.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
- Subjects: O'Brien, Robert C.; End of the world; Feature films.; Nuclear warfare; Nuclear warfare; Survival; Teenage girls; Teenagers; Triangles (Interpersonal relations);
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- Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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- Every time we say goodbye / by Jenner, Natalie,author.;
"In 1955, Vivien Lowry is facing the greatest challenge of her life. Her latest play, the only female-authored play on the London stage that season, has opened in the West End to rapturous applause from the audience. The reviewers, however, are not as impressed as the playgoers and their savage notices not only shut down the play but ruin Lowry's last chance for a dramatic career. With her future in London not looking bright, at the suggestion of her friend, Peggy Guggenheim, Vivien takes a job in as a script doctor on a major film shooting in Rome's Cinecitta Studios. There she finds a vibrant movie making scene filled with rising stars, acclaimed directors, and famous actors in a country that is torn between its past and its potentially bright future, between the liberation of the post-war cinema and the restrictions of the Catholic Church that permeates the very soul of Italy. As Vivien tries to forge a new future for herself, she also must face the long-buried truth of the recent World War and the mystery of what really happened to her deceased fiancé."--
- Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Guggenheim, Peggy, 1898-1979; Catholic Church; Cinecittà Studios (Rome, Italy); Missing persons; Motion pictures; Motion pictures; Screenwriters; Theater; Women dramatists; Women in motion pictures;
- Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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