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Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
In Harry's fifth year of study at Hogwarts, the new course in defensive magic leaves the students unprepared to defend themselves against the Dark Arts. Harry forms 'Dumbledore's Army' to prepare the young wizards for the battle ahead
"Two thumbs up."--Roeper and Dave Karger
"...the best of the series so far, has the laughs, the jitters and the juice to make even nonbelievers wild about Harry."--Rolling Stone
"...not just a ripping yarn but a...
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Stone is a quiet chief of police in a cold, gray, seaside town. When a serial killer strikes, this tough cop is in the thick of it. Add his girlfriend, an ex-wife, and a sexy defense attorney, and things really heat up
"Tom Selleck is perfect!"--Hollywood Reporter
"Director Robert Harmon endows the piece with a nice pace and a terrific sense of atmosphere."--Hollywood Reporter
Pub. Date
1992
Language
English
Description
Insightful, funny, and sometimes tragic look at the collision of two different cultures featuring astonishingly beautiful scenery, a haunting score by Academy Award-winning composer Rachel Portman, and a memorable supporting turn by Judy Davis
"Four stars! Wonderful..."--Newsday
"Remarkable performances by Judy Davis and Helen Mirren!"--Los Angeles Times
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
After nearly two decades under the wing of an aging, avuncular husband, dutiful mother and housewife Pippa Lee undergoes a midlife breakthrough. Unearthing the sexually curious wild child of teens, middle age Pippa sparks a relationship with a divorcee loner. Pippa Lee is a resilient woman, refusing to let life pass her by. Bonus material included
"...Penn makes it worth seeing."--Michael Phillips
"...a witty satire...funny and heartbreaking..."--Toronto...
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
The fiery romance of Heathcliff and Cathy reignites in this thrilling new adaptation of Emily Bronte's classic love story. The mysterious gypsy boy Heathcliff, adopted by the Earnshaw family, discovers his soulmate in his stepsister Cathy. But as a man unable to have the love of his life, he seeks vengeance against anyone who comes between them
Pub. Date
1941
Language
English
Description
In 1840's New Hampshire, a young farmer, who sells his soul to the devil, is saved from a trip to hell when Daniel Webster steps in to help him
"***1/2 Highly recommended."--Video Librarian (refers to DVD)
"A"--Entertainment Weekly (refers to DVD)
"Provocative and slyly humorous...has everything in the way of cast and story."--New York Times
Pub. Date
1998
Language
English
Description
Based on Jon Krakauer's phenomenal #1 best seller. A taut and gripping true-life extreme adventure chronicling the suspenseful struggle for survival on top of the world's highest mountain
"...sure to be tremendously popular. Enthusiastically recommended."--Video Librarian
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