Family Films: Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 10am

The Penguin and Rupert Thorn are criminal cohorts with a scheme to sell illegal weapons. But there's a new super hero in Gotham City who has other plans for the evil entrepreneurs - Batwoman! With high-tech gadgets and powerful punches, Batwoman proves to be a formidable crimefighter - the only problem is that the Batman has no clue who she is!

Reel Women for Real Women: The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 6pm

Based on a true story, Evelyn Ryan is a Midwestern housewife who is just barely holding her family together, battling poverty and her husband’s drinking. She finds success by entering contests for ad slogans and jingles sponsored by consumer product companies. She won many of these contests and brought home enough money and prizes to keep her family afloat.

Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Enjoy a film and discussion focused on women’s issues at 6 p.m. in Programming Room. No registration.

New Quick Flicks for the Week of 7/20/10

Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging By Chadha, Gurinder 2009-12 - Paramount Home Video 0032429076649 Check Our Catalog On the verge of turning 15, Georgia sets her sights on Robbie, the gorgeous new guy at school who plays bass for the Stiff Dylans. Sadly, he is already dating her evil archival: blonde, perfect Lindsay. With her flamboyantly dressed cat Angus and her girl posse, the Ace Gang, by her side, Georgia sets her plan in motion to nab the boyfriend of her dreams, and have the best birthday party ever …More

Don't You Forget about Me By 2010-07 - Phase 4 Films 0625828548307 Check Our Catalog How did John Hughes capture the growing pains of adolescence so perfectly? Why do his films resonate with those that grew up with them, and those that have just discovered them? Why did he leave? Armed with those and many other questions, a documentary was put into production. It wasn't long before interviews with Hughes alumni and those influenced by Hughes transpired, shedding light on Hughes and his work. However, after 2 years of compiling hundreds of interviews there was still a very important one missing: John Hughes. DON'T YOU FORGET ABOUT ME cuts insightful and entertaining interviews with the honest, humorous, and tension filled road trip the neophyte filmmakers make to Chicago hoping to secure an interview with the reclusive director and closure for themselves. Interviews with Kevin Smith, Mia Sara, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson, Andrew McCarthy and more! …More

The Rolling Stones: Stones in Exile By Kijak, Stephen 2010-06 - Uni Dist Corp (Music) 0801213030699 Check Our Catalog It's spring 1971 all over again in director Stephen Kijak's nostalgic documentary that chronicles the creation of one of the greatest rock albums ever recorded: "Exile on Main Street" by the Rolling Stones. Highlights include interviews with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor, and clips from the infamous, unreleased 1972 documentary filmed during the band's tour in support of the album. …More

Badmaash company
Four young friends get together in 90's middle class Mumbai to start a company, which turns out to be an instant hit due to their unorthodox methods.

Eyeshield 21 Collection 1, episodes 1-13
Huge hulking bodies throw themselves at each other, while a tiny lithe body runs between them for the goal! No, it's not a game of football, it's Sena Kobayakawa trying to evade the monstrous Hah brothers down the halls of Deimon High School! But wait! Sena's incredible skills at not getting caught have been spotted by the devilish (possibly actually demonic) captain of the school's embryonic American style football team, and when Sena asks to be the team manager, he gets thrust onto the field as a running back instead! But there are two BIG catches -- first, to keep the identity of their new "star" player an absolute secreet, Yoichi makes Sena wear an opaque visor on his helmet and gives him the alias of "Eyeshield 21". And the second catch? Well, in order to hit the fastest "speed of light" running mode, Sena usually needs to be absolutely terrified ... not that THAT will be a problem with the monstrous players that he'll soon find himself running from!

The great Indian butterfly
Frustrated by the rat race, a young Indian couple go in search of a legendary magical insect: the Great Indian Butterfly

Lahore: beyond borders, between nations lies a battle to end all wars
Selection of the National Indian kickboxing team is to be done. There is a buzz in the air as the final stage of qualification is in process. As the mix of emotions, aspirations and palpitations reach to a vortex; a bilateral kickboxing tournament with Pakistan is announced. Now comes the day that leads to the destiny being sought in the ring.

Loving Leah
When his brother dies, Jake, a 30-year-old cardiologist, is called upon to marry the widow, Leah, under orthodox Jewish law. While initially just going through the motions to satisfy their mothers, the two soon find themselves in love.

Rush : beyond the lighted stage
Rush is one of rock's most influential bands. Ranked third in consecutive gold or platinum albums after the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, the band enjoys a devoted following by legions around the world and is revered by generations of musicians. Yet, their incredible success story has, up to this point, remained largely untold. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with some of today's most respected rock artists, Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage explores the forty-year career and phenomenon behind with could be the world's biggest cult band.