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Pub. Date
2006
Language
Español
Description
Down-on-his-luck Slevin stumbles into a running feud between two New York gangsters, the Boss and the Rabbi. Tracked by the mysterious assassin Goodkat, and distracted by his flirtatious neighbor, Slevin must use his wits to cheat death
"...entertaining as heck."--Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
"The talk is witty, the twists are ingenious, the look and the mood are drop-dead."--Chicago Tribune
"...razor-sharp..."--TV Guide
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
An emotionally unavailable thirty-something woman has her life turned upside down when she meets someone that truly cares for her
"Two thumbs up!"--Roeper & A.O. Scott
"...intensely personal film...a small triumph..."--New York Daily News
"...a simple story, yet told with such conviction, delicacy and instinct for truth that it carries keen emotional power."--Hollywood Reporter
5) Metropolitan
Pub. Date
1990
Language
English
Description
A group of New York socialites meet regularly to talk about their social scene. Outsider Tom is welcomed into their group, but he is somewhat critical of their way of life
"Just about perfect...Marvelously literate, comic, and romantic."--Rolling Stone
"Irresistibly funny."--New York Times
"An astonishing, elegant debut."--Movieline
"Writer-director Stillman's first feature is a rarity...a literate comedy of drawing-room manners which is at once...
7) Small Island
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Explores the lives of two couples, one Jamaican and the other English, whose worlds intertwine in post-World War II Britain, at a turning point in the long relationship between the two countries. It is a story of tender emotion and sparkling wit, of crossings taken and passages lost, of shattering compassion and of reckless optimism in the face of insurmountable barriers
8) Rust
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
A former pastor who walked away from his calling returns to his small hometown to discover that a mysterious fire tragically struck a local family. When he learns that his childhood friend is implicated in starting the fire, he sets out on a mission to find the truth and, in the process, rediscovers his faith. Bonus features include commentary, deleted scenes, and featurettes
"A shining story of rediscovering faith."--Family Magazine Group
9) Smile
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Lin lives in a world of quiet hardship in China, longing to live without fear or shame. Katie lives in a world of pampered ease in Malibu and wants something new and challenging in her life. When these two come together, their lives are forever changed
"This movie's so filled with admirable intentions that they practically spill onto the screen before it starts."--Newsday
"A really great movie about getting involved in life."--The View
10) Winter solstice
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
LaPaglia and Janney star in a poignant look at how a woman's love and support can help a widower, who is struggling to overcome the loss of his wife and deal with his older son's decision to leave home and his younger son's destructive behavior
"Anthony LaPaglia is terrific!"--Entertainment Tonight
"...Marvelous!"--Entertainment Weekly
"This is a real triumph of storytelling and character! Wonderful! Beautifully done!"--Richard Roeper, Ebert and...
12) Golden door
Pub. Date
2008
Language
Italiano
Description
Salvatore, a Sicilian peasant, and Englishwoman Lucy fall in love on a perilous trans-Atlantic journey to America. But neither is prepared for the realities of Ellis Island, where they'll stop at nothing to make it through the golden door into America
"Remarkable. A visionary motion picture."--Wall Street Journal
"...imaginative, intelligent and attractive..."--Variety
"A rapturous and eye-popping spectacle."--Salon.com
13) Shall we dance?
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
A lawyer's life and marriage take an unexpected turn when he follows a woman to a dance studio and begins to take lessons and finds he has a passion for dance. His wife thinks he is having an affair and hires a detective to follow him
14) Longford
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Based on a true story of the devout Catholic British Lord Frank Aungier Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford, and his controversial, colorful, headline-making friendship with one of Britain's most notorious criminals, child murderess Myra Hindley
"...one of the most engrossing of the new British films...a brilliantly made character study..."--LA Weekly
"...a sharp, disturbing drama..."--Vogue
"...powerful...a sufficient feast of acting."--Variety
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Childhood friends Brian and Paulie do whatever it takes to survive in the dog-eat-dog neighborhood they live in. As they grow up they find themselves involved in organized crime and jail becomes part of doing business on the streets they call home. Brian uses his time in jail to get clean while Paulie makes plans for one last job that requires Brian's help. Brian must decide if he should stand by his friend or salvage his family. Includes: commentary,...
16) The quiet man
Pub. Date
1952
Language
English
Description
A weary American ex-boxer returns to the Irish hamlet of his childhood and tries to take a spirited lass as his wife, despite the strenuous objections of her brawling brother. Nominated for 7 Academy Awards and winner of 2, including Best Director
"*** Recommended."--Video Librarian
17) Fame (2009)
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
The inspiring story of a group of dancers, singers, musicians, and actors at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, and their spirited drive to live out their dreams of stardom. In an incredibly competitive atmosphere, each student must shine amidst the tumult of school work, deep friendships, budding romance, and self-discovery. Featuring over 15 minutes of thrilling dance footage you couldn't see in theaters
"...I'm not surprised I sort...
18) Vera Drake
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Vera Drake tells of a woman in 1950s England who is devoted to caring for her family, but secretly aids women who want to terminate unwanted pregnancies. When the authorities find her out, Vera's world and family life rapidly unravel
"**** A brilliant film."--Leah Rozen, People
"A powerfully moving film that is unmissable and unforgettable."--Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
"Imelda Staunton gives a stunning performance."--Leonard Maltin, Entertainment...
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Romania, 1999. As the Kosovo conflict rages, a no-nonsense U.S. military officer leads a platoon of Marines and a shipment of top-secret communications equipment toward a NATO outpost. But when a corrupt stationmaster halts their train, the soldiers find themselves the unexpected guests of an impoverished village filled with stubborn bureaucracy, beguiling young women, and odd pop culture celebrations
"***1/2...highly recommended."--Video Librarian...
20) Secrets and lies
Pub. Date
1995
Language
English
Description
A young black woman searches for her birth parents and finds that her mother is white
"A wonderful film about the ties that bind, break and are occasionally repaired. Highly recommended."--Video Librarian
"Grade A-"--Entertainment Weekly
"****...a work of art..."--USA Today
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