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Based on a true story, an idealistic young employee (Theo James) working at the UN investigates the grisly murder of his predecessor and uncovers a vast global conspiracy, that may even involve his own boss (Ben Kingsley), in this gripping and timely thriller. "*"Backstabbing For Beginners" is a mesmerizing, intense watch with beautiful acting and powerful directing.*" - Bobby LePire, ***Film Threat*** "*An elegantly shot, compelling impression of...
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Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with discussion questions, role-playing scenarios, and other study activities. Marc Antony comes "to bury Caesar, not to praise him," and his funeral oration unleashes a power struggle among the Roman Empire's mightiest generals and statesmen. Books in this new, illustrated series present complete texts of Shakespeare's plays. However, the lines are set up so students...
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
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Based upon the acclaimed comic book, the movie tells the story of a super-secret spy organization that recruits an unrefined but promising street kid into the agency's ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (87 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Katy and Bob live a perfect life until New Year's Eve, when Bob goes next door to shut down a teen party. After a confrontation he winds up dead. Though Katy hunts for answers, no one is talking. A bond of silence covers the town until an undercover sting points to Ryan, a popular kid. Though Katy is grieving, once she meets Ryan she becomes a supportive mother who listens rather than berates. When Ryan appears in court to plead guilty, he turns to...
10) The commuter
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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A businessman is caught up in a criminal conspiracy during his daily commute home.
11) Branded
Publisher
Lions Gate Films
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In a dystopian society where mega-corporations rule, a terrifying conspiracy has been unleashed-one that controls the minds of the citizens. One man is determined to unlock the truth behind the conspiracy. His quest to find it will plunge him into a tangled web of power and intrigue, leading to a shocking revelation and an epic battle with the hidden forces and creatures that threaten the fate of mankind.
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Is there solace in revenge? Reeling from the events of Casino Royale, 007 is determined to find out who was pulling the strings. Bond pursues the agents of an assassination attempt on "M," and all those roads lead to Dominic Greene, a world-renowned developer of green technology. MI-6, upset by Bond's investigative methods, denounces him. So Bond must call in favors and partner up with the mysterious and feisty Camille, a woman with a mission of her...
13) I Am Wrath
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English
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A man is out for justice after a group of corrupt police officers are unable to catch his wife's killer.
14) I, robot
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp
Pub. Date
[2004]
Edition
Widescreen edition.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (115 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
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Chicago, 2035. Detective Del Spooner distrusts robots. But why? The Three Laws of Robotics form a perfect circle of logic and protection for humans--all robots are "3 laws safe" from the instant they roll off the assembly line. When U.S. Robotics founder Dr. Alfred Lanning apparently commits suicide, Spooner is assigned to investigate. It appears that Dr. Lanning, the father of robotics, was murdered by a prototype of the latest generation robot,...
15) Horrible bosses
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"For Nick (Jason Bateman), Kurt (Jason Sudeikis) and Dale (Charlie Day), the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few too many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con, the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers-- permanently. There's only...
17) Oldboy
Pub. Date
2014
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 104 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
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Description
Kidnapped and kept in solitary confinement for 20 years, Joe Doucett has suddenly been set free without a word of explanation. Obsessed with finding those who imprisoned him, Doucett wreaks havoc upon his captors, unaware his freedom is part of a plan and his true punishment's about to begin.
18) The 39 steps
Publisher
Delta Entertainment
Pub. Date
1999.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (86 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Follows the excapades of Richard Hanney, who stumbles into a conspiracy that involves him in a hectic chase across the Scottish moors.
19) The court jester
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In 12th century England, the infant king is usurped by the wicked King Roderick. Black Fox and his band attempt to restore the rightful king to the throne by having a member of their group infiltrate the court by posing as the jester. Things get zany when the jester is hypnotized into believing he is an assassin and switches identities at the snap of finger, the King's daughter falls for the jester, people randomly sing what are supposed to be recognition...
20) Women talking
Publisher
Universal Studios
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The women of an insular, ultraconservative religious community grapple with reconciling a brutal reality with their faith. Through the backstory, we see a community of women come together in the aftermath of pervasive sexual assault to figure out how they might move forward to build a better world for themselves and their children. They discuss how to proceed after the exposure of vicious serial rapes perpetrated by the men of their own community...
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