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Publisher
Paramount
Language
English
Formats
Description
Reclusive author Loretta Sage writes about exotic places in her popular adventure novels that feature a handsome cover model named Alan. While on tour promoting her new book with Alan, Loretta gets kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire who hopes she can lead him to an ancient city's lost treasure from her latest story. Determined to prove he can be a hero in real life and not just on the pages of her books, Alan sets off to rescue her.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Arlen Faber is the reclusive author of 'Me and God,' a book that has redefined spirituality for an entire generation and has been translated into over 100 languages. On the eve of the 20th anniversary of his still wildly popular book, Arlen is still sought after as the man who has all the answers. His life collides with Elizabeth, a single mom raising her seven-year-old son, and Kris, a young man fresh out of rehab who is searching for meaning. Both...
Language
English
Formats
Description
Beth, a popular writer, and her husband Don, a well-liked teacher, share the kind of relationship that truly, seriously, for the love of God cannot be real: that is, they're actually in love. Even after decades of marriage, parenting, and successful careers, their physical spark has somehow not diminished; in fact, they seem to relish the opportunity to share a single ice cream cone and drive others including their son, Charlie mad. Should it come...
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Michelle Williams plays twenty-eight-year-old Margot, happily married to Lou (Seth Rogen), a good-natured cookbook author. But when Margot meets Daniel (Luke Kirby), a handsome artist who lives across the street, their mutual attraction is undeniable. Swelteringly hot, bright and colorful, TAKE THIS WALTZ leads us, laughing, through the familiar, but uncharted question of what long-term relationships do to love, sex and our image of ourselves. ....
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, 108 min.)
Language
English
Description
Assumpta Serna stars as the brilliant and beautiful poet Sister Juana Ines de la Cruz in this magnificent portrayal of 17th Century Mexico. In order to pursue her love of writing, Juana enters the convent and gains international renown. When the Inquisition comes, the local Vicereine (Dominique Sanda) becomes Juana's protectress and erotic muse, and soon begins a thrilling romance of startling passion and intensity.
Publisher
Artisan Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2001
Edition
Special ed., unrated director's cut, widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 127 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A San Francisco detective investigating a brutal murder becomes increasingly involved with the victim's former lover, a seductive and manipulative crime writer who described a similar killing in her latest novel.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (DVD) (101, 80 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Two strangers meet by chance, spend a night together in Vienna, and part before sunrise. Nine years later, Jesse has written a book about the encounter. During his accelerated European book tour, he meets up with Celine in Paris. Before Jesse's flight home, he joins Celine for a picturesque walk around the city and they have an intimate conversation, ending at Celine's apartment. Will they get the chance to fall in love all over again?
Series
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (136 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
T. S. Garp is a sweet-natured writer whose life is a weird minefield of violence, adultery, fatherhood, feminism, and eerie coincidences.
9) Limitless
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Formats
Description
Eddie Morra, a burnt-out writer, discovers a top-secret pill that unlocks 100% of his brain's capacity. He instantly acquires mind-bending talents and mesmerizing visions that bring him big money, beautiful women, and limitless success. But his dream life soon becomes a waking nightmare, as the drug's brutal side effects take their toll and Eddie finds himself entangled with a cunning Wall Street power broker who wants everything Eddie has, and more.
Thematic...
10) Secret Window
Author
Language
English
Description
A psychotic, dangerous stranger blames a famous mystery writer for plagiarizing his story.
Series
Language
English
Description
Holly Golightly is an eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. Her next-door neighbor, a writer, is "sponsored" by a wealthy patroness. Guessing who's the right man for Holly is easy; seeing just how romance blossoms is one of the enduring delights of the film.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2006.
Edition
Widescreen version ; Unrated extended cut edition.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 117 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Now living in London, writer Catherine Tramell sets her lethal sights on Michael Glass, the control-freak psychiatrist assigned to evaluate her as a risk-addicted suspect in the "accidental" killing of a star soccer player. Turns out Catherine's just getting started (or is she?), and that's bad news for Glass's ex-wife, a tabloid journalist, and the Scotland Yard detective who's desperate to put Catherine in jail. Has Catherine finally met her match...
14) Mother!
Language
English
Description
After two failed marriages, a science fiction writer decides coming to terms with his mom will improve his chances for a successfull relationship, so he moves in with his mom.
Publisher
Samuel Goldwyn Company
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
Full screen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Formats
Description
A mild-mannered mouse who imagines himself to be a number of daredevil heroes in the whimsical adaptation of James Thurber's short story. It's a fantasy tale the entire family.
Series
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (1 hr., 35 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inches.
Language
English
Description
An insurance salesman is sent to track down a Steven King like horror novelist. He eventually finds him in the supposedly fictional town of Hobb's End, a village from the authors book. There, he witnesses scenes from the author's books come to life.
18) Factotum
Publisher
IFC Films
Pub. Date
2006.
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 94 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Hank Chinaski wanders around Los Angeles, trying to live off jobs which don't interfere with his primary interests, which are writing, boozing and womanizing.
Publisher
Sullivan Entertainment
Language
English
Description
The enchanting sequel to the award-winning "Anne of Green Gables". Anne Shirley makes the transition from a romantic, impetuous orphan to an outspoken, adventurous and accomplished young teacher. Canadian actress Megan Follows returns to her role as Anne. Tony award-winner, Colleen Dewhurst stars opposite her as aging Marilla Cuthbert and Oscar winning actress Dame Wendy Hiller appears as the prickly, dowager Mrs. Harris. An emotional follow-up full...
Series
Publisher
Focus Films
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (111 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Takes place during one pivotal summer in the lives of famous children's book author Ted Cole and his beautiful wife, Marion. It is a provacative story about one couple's emotional journey into a world of daring sensuality and stunning honesty.
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