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1) Starman
Pub. Date
1984
Language
English
Description
An alien from another planet takes the form of a widow's husband, and they travel across the country to get back to his spaceship
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
John Connor's path into the future is altered by the appearance of Marcus Wright, a stranger whose last memory is of being on death row, and he must decide whether Marcus has been sent from the future or rescued from the past. As Skynet prepares its final onslaught, Connor and Marcus embark on an odyssey that takes them into the heart of Skynet's operations, where they uncover the terrible secret behind the possible annihilation of mankind
"A pulse...
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This book is the definitive encyclopedia for the science fiction fanatic. From Barbarella to Blade Runner, from Solaris to Star Wars, and from 1984 to 2001, Sci-Fi Chronicles seeks out 200 of the greatest galactic creations. Presented in an arresting blend of incisive text, infographic timelines, and stunning photographs, each chronologically arranged entry features an entertaining overview written by a science fiction expert, plus: The lifespan of...
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
London, 2027. Because of an infertility defect, the youngest living person has died at the age of 18. As humankind faces extinction, one man becomes its unlikely hero. Includes deleted scenes and featurettes
"Two thumbs up!"--Roeper & Anne Thompson
"Made with palpable energy, intensity and excitement..."--Los Angeles Times
"...the most deeply imagined and fully realized world to be seen on screen this year..."--Washington Post
"One of the year's...
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
Archaeological students on a dig in France, find themselves alone when their professor is transported in time to the Middle Ages. The professor's son and students lead an expedition to save their teacher and the world from a time-space disaster
"...it leaves you with a smile."--Dallas Morning News
"....it's very easy to get lost in this silly, fun adventure tale."--San Francisco Examiner
6) Tron
Language
English
Description
Five incredible hours of bonus material including exclusive, never-before-seen special features
7) Total recall
Pub. Date
1990
Language
English
Description
A 21st century construction worker dreams every night about the colonization of Mars, so he decides to visit a travel service that specializes in implanting vacation memories. During the implant things go wrong and Quaid goes to Mars to sort things out
8) Cloverfield
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
A giant monster terrorizes New York as five friends celebrate a going-away party. Armed with only a video camera and their wits, they try to survive the most horrifying event of their lives. Includes featurettes, deleted scenes, and alternate endings
"...an effective film, deploying its special effects well and never breaking the illusion that it is all happening as we see it."--Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"This monster mash-up is a lot of fun..."--Associated...
9) The road
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
A father and his son are two of the last remaining people on Earth after an unexplained tragedy has destroyed most life. As the two head south, they are faced with many trials and tribulations along the way. An intense bond between the father and son is formed as together they strive to not only survive, but to retain humanity as they help the people they encounter along the way. Includes commentary, deleted scenes, extended scenes, featurette, and...
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
The mutant heroes sworn to defend a world that hates and fears them are back! With the help of new recruits, they must face evolution itself in the form of a former teammate
"...an eye-filling fantasy extravaganza and a big crowd-pleaser."--Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"Two thumbs up!"--Ebert & Roeper
"The greatest 'X-Men' movie yet!"--Maxim Magazine
"Explosive, adrenaline-fueled fun!"--New York Daily News
11) The prestige
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
A bitter rivalry between two magicians turns deadly as one tries to find the secret to another's most powerful trick. Bonus features include commentary, a photo gallery, and more
"Two thumbs up."--Roeper and A.O. Scott
"***1/2...you want to see it again the second it's over."--Rolling Stone
"A visually stunning, startlingly clever sleight of hand that will have audiences pondering well after the lights go up."--USA Today
13) Three amigos
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
The Three Amigos, a silent screen comedy act, arrive in a remote Mexican hamlet for what they think is a lucrative personal appearance, only to discover that they are expected to save the village from a terrorizing gang of bandits.
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"From legendary entertainment journalist and author of Caddyshack comes a rollicking history of 1980s cinema-how eight legendary sci-fi films changed Hollywood forever In the summer of 1982, eight science fiction films were released within six weeks of one another. E.T., Tron, Star Trek: Wrath of Khan, Conan the Barbarian, Blade Runner, Poltergeist, The Thing, and Mad Max: The Road Warrior changed the careers of some of Hollywood's now biggest names-altering...
15) The girl
Pub. Date
2011]
Language
Swedish
Description
In the summer of 1981, a 9-year-old girl is left behind in her aunt's care while the rest of her family goes to Africa as aid workers. The aunt is soon courted by a man and leaves the girl with the promise to return in a few days. The abandoned girl keeps this a secret from everyone and uses her freedom to discover the world around her as the summer passes by. With sharpening senses she gradually discovers the often absurd and careless world of adults....
16) The duel
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Escalating animosity between two men with opposing philosophies of life is played out against the backdrop of a decaying seaside resort along the Black Sea coast. Laevsky is a dissipated romantic given to gambling and flirtation. He has run off to the sea with beautiful, emotionally empty Nadya, another man's wife. Laevsky has now grown tired of her, but two obstacles block his route to escape: he is broke, and he faces the absolute enmity of Von...
17) Shoplifters
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
日本語
Description
On the margins of Tokyo, a dysfunctional band of outsiders are united by fierce loyalty, a penchant for petty theft, and playful grifting. When the young son is arrested, secrets are exposed that upend their tenuous, below-the-radar existence.
18) Wackadoodle
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Norwegian
Description
The paperboy Kurt walks in on her girlfriend cheating on him. Gry, his girlfriend convinces him that what he saw was all in his head, and sends him off to a shrink. Everything goes downhill from there.
19) Boulevard
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
A subtle and moving drama following a devoted husband and dutiful bank employee who begins to confront his own secrets. What starts as an aimless drive down an unfamiliar street turns into a life-altering decision for the curious Nolan Mack. For many years, Nolan and his wife Joy have embraced their marriage as a convenient distraction from facing reality. When he meets a troubled young man named Leo on his drive home, Nolan finds himself breaking...
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