Stephen Rea
Author
Language
English
Description
In 2004, Belfast-born Stephen Rea moved to New Orleans, a city where "football" means something entirely different than what it does back home. After struggling to find a place to watch European soccer games, Rea discovered Finn McCool's pub and its mixed clientele of good-humored European ex-pats, charismatic New Orleanians, and assorted matchless personalities. Before long he was playing on the pub's motley over-thirty-five fledgling soccer team....
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
c2001
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (105 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A young man comes of age and decides to avenge the brutal murder of his parents. In a world threatened by war, and finding he has impressive combat skills, he finds the opportunity he is looking for in the elite fighting force of the infamous Musketeers. After years of disgrace, he reunites the group and brings them back to their previous glory. Along his journey, he helps the Queen of France and finds love.
4) Evelyn
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003], �2002
Edition
Special ed. ; widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In 1953, Desmond Doyle takes on the Irish family law system and the Catholic Church in a bid to be reunited with his children. Despite a strong work ethic, Desmond has a hard time holding on to steady work. Desmond's wife walks out on the relationship and his sporadic employment eventually attracts the attention of the law. A court order sends his two sons and young daughter to separate Catholic orphanages until Desmond can prove he's capable of properly...
6) Ondine
Publisher
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (103 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of Syracuse, a simple fisherman who catches a beautiful and mysterious woman in his trawler nets. The woman seems to be dead, but then she comes alive before Syracuse's eyes and he thinks he may be seeing things. However, with the help of his ailing yet irrepressible daughter, Annie, he comes to believe that the fantastical might be possible and that the woman (Ondine) might be a myth come true.
8) Copenhagen
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Pub. Date
[2015].
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Drama based on a pivotal meeting in 1941 between physicists Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg.
9) Blackthorn
Publisher
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (102 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Surviving what everyone thought was a fatal ambush in Bolivia, Butch Cassidy (now calling himself James Blackthorn) pines for one last sight of home, an adventure that aligns him with a young robber and makes the duo a target for gangs and lawmen alike.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 89 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When human forces discover the existence of the Vampire and Lycan clans, a war to eradicate both species commences. The vampire warrioress Selene leads the battle against humankind.
11) Dickensian
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (approximately 615 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A bold reinvention of Charles Dickens' timeless novels, it takes familiar characters on new journeys as their stories intersect in the same world. Discover the events that lead up to Miss Havisham's wedding day, the true sacrifices made by a young Lady Dedlock, what happens to ruthless moneylender Jacob Marley and more. One doesn't need to know Dickens' novels to fall in love with these stories--packed with romance, scandal and intrigue, they deliver...
12) V for vendetta
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2006
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (133 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In a futuristic Britain where a totalitarian regime rules, a young woman is rescued from certain death by a masked vigilante calling himself "V," who launches a one-man crusade against government tyranny and oppression.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2013
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (395 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Assassination games (2011, 100 min.): In a world where no one can be trusted, two assassins reluctantly join forces to take down a ruthless drug dealer, crooked cops and shady underworld figures.
Double team (1997, 93 min.): After a botched raid on a terrorist leaves his wife and child dead, the leader of the raid must defend his own family against the fury of the grieving widower.
Maximum risk (1996, 101 min.): Alain Moreau's investigation into...
14) Greta
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 99 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A sweet, naive young woman trying to make it on her own in New York City, Frances doesn't think twice about returning the handbag she finds on the subway to its rightful owner. That owner is an eccentric French piano teacher with a love for classical music and an aching loneliness. The two become fast friends, but the older woman's maternal charms begin to dissolve and grow increasingly disturbing as Frances discovers that nothing is what it seems...
Author
Series
Dickensian volume 9
Language
English
Description
Inspector Bucket discovers a vital clue has been under his nose all the time but will it bring him the satisfaction he desires? Surely even Compeyson can't talk himself out of the situation he finds himself in now. An unexpected visitor gives Arthur hope that he may still prevent his sister's marriage.
Author
Series
Dickensian volume 1
Language
English
Description
It's Christmas Eve and as Amelia and Arthur Havisham gather to hear the reading of their father's will their lives are left in turmoil by the unexpected contents. Elsewhere, a young boy makes a macabre discovery in an alleyway. Later, as the news of a murder filters through the Christmas day celebrations and Inspector Bucket begins his investigation.
Author
Series
Dickensian volume 2
Language
English
Description
Bucket goes to see his old enemy Fagin convinced he is involved in some way; following a lead he goes after Fagin's henchman Bill Sikes - could his wooden cosh hold a valuable clue? Frances sees a way of scuppering her sister's plans. Later, at the Havisham New Year's Party, Amelia is delighted to see her brother but perturbed by the arrival of an uninvited guest.
Author
Series
Dickensian volume 8
Language
English
Description
Bucket's detecting skills are called into question when another body is discovered and a new Inspector joins the force. Hawdon goes for promotion but makes a discovery about Frances which leaves Honoria devastated. Later, dramatic events bring Frances and Honoria closer than they have ever been, but both of them are forced to make decisions that will change their lives forever.
Author
Series
Dickensian volume 6
Language
English
Description
Honoria faces up to the reality of her father's situation - will she throw everything away to save him? Meanwhile, Bucket's patience is finally rewarded. Circumstances prevent Compeyson from attending an important meeting with Amelia. Her obvious success means he is forced to take drastic measure to keep her interest.
Author
Series
Dickensian volume 3
Language
English
Description
Compeyson goes to desperate lengths to make Miss Havisham notice him and Martha Cratchit's wedding plans are thrown into turmoil as Bob Cratchit fights to clear his name and get home in time for his daughter's wedding. Later, Compeyson's behavior leaves Amelia confused but intrigued.