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E.B. White’s beloved Newbery Honor-winning story comes to life in this classic animated musical. In this timeless tale, a spider named Charlotte teaches a pig named Wilbur and other barnyard animals lessons on friendship, trust, and love. Featuring the voice talents of Oscar and Golden Globe nominated actors such as Debbie Reynolds, Henry Gibson and Paul Lynde. Winner of Best Feature Film at the **Genesis Awards**. *"A heartwarming tale of love...
3) Alfie
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English
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Alfie is the ultimate Ladykiller. He is wonderfully successful with women -- and rarely gets emotionally involved with them. But in this charming comedic drama, Alfie experiences a series of reversals that threaten his carefree lifestyle: his health is put into question, his child is adopted by another man, he gets a married woman pregnant, and when he finally does decide to settle down, he is rejected for a younger man. Capturing the changing attitudes...
4) Finally
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Series
Willow Falls series volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 9
Lexile measure
750L
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English
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After her twelfth birthday, Rory checks off a list of things she is finally allowed to do, but unexpected consequences interfere with her involvement in the movie being shot at her school, while a weird prediction starts to make sense.
5) Perfumes
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Français
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Anne Walberg is a master of perfumes. She creates fragrances and sells her incredible gift to many companies. She is a perfectionist and temperamental. Guillaume is her new chauffeur and the only one who dares face her. This is probably why she doesn't fire him. Guillaume also desperately needs this job to maintain shared custody of his daughter, so he can only push back so hard. Perfumes is a nuanced and delightful dramedy.
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
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Paolo, an Italian who drives a Paris tour bus, has just proposed to the love of his life, German stewardess Greta, when the young French beauty, Cecile pulls up beside his bus on her bicycle – and in short order Paulo, following some very bad advice from his friend, finds himself with a German fiancee, a French "wife”, two Australian children who call him "Papa”, and his life turned upside-down.
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English
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This production is part of a famous series produced by BBC of all of William Shakespeare's plays. The resulting films, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilized the best theatrical and television directors and brought highly praised performances from leading contemporary actors. One of Shakespeare's most famous comedies, THE MERCHANT OF VENICE has become most celebrated for its captivating villain, Shylock. Blending tragedy and comedy, this...
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English
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This production is part of a famous series produced by BBC of all of William Shakespeare's plays. The resulting films, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilized the best theatrical and television directors and brought highly praised performances from leading contemporary actors.. This comic confrontation between the sexes is one of the most frequently-staged plays. Its sparkling wit and rich characterization are matched with an outstanding...
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English
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This production is part of a famous series produced by BBC of all of William Shakespeare's plays. The resulting films, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilized the best theatrical and television directors and brought highly praised performances from leading contemporary actors.. Four weddings, one banishment, and a forest of disguises make AS YOU LIKE IT one of Shakespeare's most delightful comedies.. Starring Dame Helen Mirren (The Queen,...
Series
Paramount centennial collection volume 05
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English
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The names Audrey Hepburn and Holly Golightly have become synonymous since this dazzling romantic comedy was translated to the screen from Truman Capote’s best-selling novella. Holly is a deliciously eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. George Peppard plays her next-door neighbour, a writer who is “sponsored” by a wealthy Patricia Neal. Guessing who’s the right man for Holly is easy. Seeing just how...
11) Teacher's Pet
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English
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Jim Gannon (Clark Gable) is a school-of-hard-knocks newspaperman who despises journalism schools, until he sees who's doing the teaching. Attracted to lovely professor Erica Stone (Doris Day), he masquerades as a novice in her class. Nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Gig Young) and Best Screenplay at the **Academy Awards.** Nominated for Best Actor (Clark Gable) and Best Supporting Actor at the **Golden Globes.** *"...a light comedy with a surprising...
12) Flushed away
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English
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Roddy is a decidedly upper-crust "society mouse" who lives the life of a pampered pet in a posh Kensington flat. When a sewer rat named Sid comes out of the sink, he desides he had hit the jackpot. Roddy schemes to rid himself of Sid by luring him into the "whirlpool." Sid may be an ignorant slob, but he's no fool, but it is Roddy who winds up being flushed away into the bustling sewer world of Ratropolis. There Roddy meets Rita, an enterprising scavenger...
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"Thailand, 1996: Supot, a postman with the Royal Thai Postal Service, hates his job. The only bright light in his life is watching classic movies with his best friend, Ali, the owner of a video store. These cinephiles adore the charisma of the old Western stars, particularly the actresses, and bemoan the state of modern Thai cinema-until a mysterious cassette, entitled Bangkok 2010, arrives at Ali's store. Bangkok 2010 is a dystopian film set in a...
Pub. Date
1986.
Language
English
Description
This hilarious short animation offers over 40 safety tips for homes with infants and young children. The film's hero is a very earnest, somewhat pompous, but endearing dog called Wally. A "professional" in home safety, Wally is assigned to a house with an infant whose parents have little safety consciousness. Accidents and near-accidents succeed each other with lightning speed, constantly putting Wally to the test.. Winner of the Special Prize for...
15) Youth in Oregon
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
When 79-year-old curmudgeon Raymond (Frank Langella) makes arrangements to be euthanized in Oregon, his family refuses to accept his decision. But when another family emergency arises, Raymond's daughter Kate (Christina Applegate) turns to her husband Brian (Billy Crudup) for a little help. So Brian reluctantly volunteers to drive the cantankerous Raymond and his wine-loving wife Estelle (Mary Kay Place) three-thousand miles to Oregon.. Determined...
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
In this darkly funny drama, a pregnant woman disrupts the lives of her alcoholic mother and vulgar lesbian sister during a nervous breakdown.. Winner of an Audience Choice Award at the Chicago Underground Film Festival.. "The actresses bring heart and nuance to their characters, whose verbal pushing and shoving go with their sisterly and maternal bonds." - Nicolas Rapold, The New York Times. "An angry rejoinder to 'Tiny Furniture'...Drew Tobia’s...
17) Exit Elena
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Elena takes a job as a live-in aide and is thrust into the middle of a family crisis. She strikes a balance until the family's prodigal son comes home.. Nominated for Best Film at the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema.. "[Director Nathan] Silver locates the ordinary madness bubbling just beneath the surface of his own life, and flickers of lunacy abound ..." - Calum Marsh, Village Voice. "Nathan Silver's film is a quiet and...
Pub. Date
1988.
Language
English
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This hilarious Oscar-nominated animated short is based on the century-old folk song of the same name. Old Mr. Johnson makes increasingly manic attempts to rid himself of a little yellow cat that just won't stay away…. Nominated for Best Short Film, Animated at the Academy Awards. Winner of Best Animated Short Film at the Genie Awards.
19) Horn Dog
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
In this animated short from Bill Plympton, a plucky canine fends off an obese dog, evil oysters, and a wayward killer violin bow, while trying to win the love of his hearts desire.
20) Come Simi
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A neurotic pregnant woman attempts to reunite her estranged, colorful family before giving birth. Can a road trip to Simi Valley bring her, an impossible mother with dementia, an aging Porn Star sister and an intense aunt together again?
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