Tuesday, December 9, 2008

New Quick Flicks for the Week of 12/9/08

Do you want to know the newest DVD titles available at your library? Check here to find the newest Quick Flicks released at the Gail Borden Library. This fast turnover, no reserves collection is where you will find multiple copies of the most popular DVDs.

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The Dark Knight
By Nolan, Christopher
2008/12 - Warner Home Video
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The follow-up to the action hit Batman Begins, The Dark Knight reunites director Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale, who reprises the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne in his continuing war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker, who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante. ...More

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Fly Me to the Moon
By Stassen, Ben
2008/12 - Summit Ent.
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Three ordinary flies -- best friends Nat, IQ and Scooter -- have the adventure of their lives when they stow away on Apollo 11 for its trip to the moon. As friends and family anxiously watch the lunar landing on television, the trio makes a crucial repair that could save the mission. ...More

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Horton Hears a Who
By Martino, Steve
2008/12 - 20th Century Fox
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After an elephant named Horton hears a cry for help from a speck of dust, he's determined to protect the residents of the tiny town of Whoville -- despite ridicule from his neighbors -- in this adaptation of Dr. Seuss's beloved children's story. ...More

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Man on Wire
By Marsh, James
2008/12 - Magnolia
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Philippe Petit captured the world's attention in 1974 when he successfully walked across a high wire between New York's Twin Towers. This documentary explores the preparations that went into the stunt as well as the event and its aftermath. Obsessed with the towers even before they were fully constructed, Petit sneaked into the buildings several times to determine the equipment he needed to accomplish his daring feat. ...More

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