Cate Blanchett
1) Tár
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (158 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Set in the international world of classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer/conductors and first-ever female chief conductor of a major German orchestra.
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 165 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Benjamin Button was a not-so-ordinary man who began his life under unusual circumstances. Born in his eighties, and unable to stop time, he continued to age backwards. His life story is detailed from the end of World War I in 1918 and into the 21st century, when he discovered a love that lasted beyond time.
3) Robin Hood
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 141 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In 13th century England, Robin and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power. And whether thief or hero, one man from humble beginnings will become an eternal symbol of freedom for his people.
4) Cinderella
Publisher
Disney
Language
English
Formats
Description
Cinderella has faith her dreams of a better life will come true. With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her Fairy Godmother's wand, Cinderella's rags are magically turned into a glorious gown, and off she goes to the Royal Ball. But when the clock strikes midnight, the spell is broken, leaving only a single glass slipper, the only key to the ultimate fairy-tale ending!
5) Hanna
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 111 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Raised by her father, an ex-CIA agent, in the wilds of Finland, Hanna's upbringing and training have been one and the same, all geared to making her the perfect assassin. The turning point in her adolescence is a sharp one. Sent into the world by her father on a mission, Hanna journeys stealthily across Europe, eluding agents dispatched after her by a ruthless intelligence operative with secrets of her own. Hanna faces startling revelations about...
6) Elizabeth
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
2007, c1998
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 124 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A young Elizabeth I must deal with a court of supporters, apparent supporters with secret agendas, and opponents ready to unseat her. Includes a sneak peek of the highly anticipated sequel, Elizabeth: The Golden Age.
7) Bandits
Publisher
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 122 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Two bank robbers take a branch manager's family hostage the night before a hold up. Things are going great until they both fall in love with the same woman, who happens to be one of the hostages.
"A screwball comedy in the best tradition..."--Newsday
"Plenty of great one-liners."--New York Post
"One of the most enjoyable adventures of the year."--E! Online
Publisher
20th Century Fox
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 92 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4in.
Language
English
Description
Barbara, a veteran and cynical schoolteacher, is a loner close to retirement. When a youthful new art teacher joins the faculty, Barbara learns she is having an affair with a student. She soon discovers that knowledge is power, and she intends to use it.
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 115 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, and she must act to protect the lives of her people, which will include a tragic sacrifice on her part. Includes deleted scenes, featurettes, commentary, and more.
...fast-paced, beautifully mounted and well-acted...--New York Post
...enticingly risque saga...--San Francisco Chronicle
...the costumes are so sumptuous, the sets so vast, the music so insistent...--Roger...
Publisher
Columbia
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 118 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Formats
Description
An unlikely World War II platoon has been tasked by FDR with going into Germany to rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and returning them to their rightful owners. With the art trapped behind enemy lines, and with the German army under orders to destroy everything as the Reich fell, how could they possibly succeed? But as the Monuments Men, as they were called, found themselves in a race against time, they would risk their lives to protect...
11) Ponyo
Publisher
Disney
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 90 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship before Ponyo's father forces her to return to the sea. Ponyo's desire to be human upsets the balance of nature and only Ponyo's mother can restore nature's balance and make Ponyo's dreams come true. Includes World of Ghibli, an extraordinary interactive experience.
12) Blue Jasmine
Publisher
Columbia
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 98 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
After everything in her life falls to pieces, including her marriage to wealthy businessman Hal, elegant New York socialite Jasmine moves into her sister Ginger's humble apartment in San Francisco to try to pull herself back together again.
13) Song to song
Publisher
Broad Green Pictures
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (129 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In this modern love story set against the Austin, Texas music scene, two entangled couples; struggling songwriters Faye and BV, and music mogul Cook and the waitress whom he ensnares, chase success through a rock 'n' roll landscape of seduction and betrayal.
14) Nightmare alley
Publisher
20th Century Studios
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 150 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
From visionary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro comes a suspenseful psychological thriller about a manipulative carnival man who teams with an equally deceptive psychiatrist to grift the wealthy in 1940s New York society. Del Toro co-wrote the enthralling film with Kim Morgan, based on William Lindsay Gresham's novel.
Publisher
New Line Cinema
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 169 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The first chapter in Peter Jackson's new epic trilogy set in Middle Earth 60 years before J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings saga. Follow Bilbo Baggins as he's swept into a quest to reclaim the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached by the wizard Gandalf, Bilbo joins a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield. Along the way they face many dangers; Bilbo meets Gollum and takes...
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 122 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Indy tries to outrace a brilliant and beautiful agent for the mystical, all-powerful Crystal Skull of Akator. Teaming up with a rebellious young biker and his spirited love Marion, Indy takes you on a breathtaking, action-packed adventure.
17) Babel
Language
English
Formats
Description
From acclaimed Director Alejandro González Iñárritu comes the third film in his trilogy, BABEL, a critically celebrated and emotionally gripping film about the barriers that separate humankind. Nominated for seven **Academy Awards** including Best Picture. Winner of the Best Motion Picture - Drama at the **Golden Globes.** Winner of Best Director, Prize of the Ecumenical Jury and the Technical Grand Prize Award at the **Cannes Film Festival.**...
19) Nightmare alley
Publisher
20th Century Studios
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 150 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
From visionary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro comes a suspenseful psychological thriller about a manipulative carnival man who teams with an equally deceptive psychiatrist to grift the wealthy in 1940s New York society. Del Toro co-wrote the enthralling film with Kim Morgan, based on William Lindsay Gresham's novel.