Tuesday, April 7, 2009

New Quick Flicks for the Week of 4/7/09

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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Bedtime Stories
By Shankman, Adam
2009/04 - Buena Vista
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Skeeter Bronson is a down-on-his-luck guy who's always telling bedtime stories to his niece and nephew, and whose life is turned upside down when these fantastical stories suddenly turn into reality. ...More

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The Day the Earth Stood Still
By Derrickson, Scott
2009/04 - 20th Century Fox
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In this updated version of the 1951 classic sci-fi thriller, Keanu Reeves stars as an alien named Klaatu who's sent to Earth to warn the leaders of the world about the consequences of their dangerous ways. ...More

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By Shanley, John Patrick
2009/04 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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Set in 1964 at St. Nicholas Church in the Bronx, Fr. Brendan Flynns (Philip Seymour Hoffman) progressive views and charismatic presence have won him the respect and admiration of the congregation. At the parish school, principal Sister Aloysius Beauvier (Meryl Streep) keeps her students in line with old-fashioned fear and intimidation. When young Sister James (Amy Adams) shares with Sister Aloysius her concern that that Father Flynn has taken an interest in twelve-year-old Donald Miller (Joseph Foster), the school's first Negro student, the older nun launches her own investigation. Determined to protect every one of her charges, Sister Aloysius attempts to use the evidence she discovers to have Flynn removed from the school. John Patrick Shanleys finely shaded script takes audiences through a spectrum of truth, emotion and belief, and ask ...More

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Marley and Me
By Frankel, David
2009/03 - 20th Century Fox
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Based on the best-selling memoir, this feature adaptation centers on Jennifer and John Grogan, who, as newlyweds about to start a family, learn many of life's important lessons from Marley, their lovable yet trouble-seeking canine. This heartwarming story examines the highs and lows of marriage, maturity and confronting ones' own mortality, as seen through the lens of family life with a dog. ...More

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Not Easily Broken
By Duke, Bill
2009/04 - Sony
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Based on the novel by televangelist T.D. Jakes, this faith-based drama follows the trials and tribulations of Dave and Clarice Johnson, a married couple forced to reevaluate the strength of their bond after Clarice is injured in a car accident. ...More

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Tale of Despereaux
By Fell, Sam
Stevenhagen, Robert
2009/03 - Universal Studios
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Despereaux is different from other mice: He reads books, has ears too big for his too-small body and loves the human Princess Pea. With his friend, a rat named Roscuro, Despereaux sets out to escape the castle dungeon and win the girl of his dreams. ...More

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2009/01 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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Suspecting only a night of hard beds and tacky decor, Caleb, his sexy new fiancee Jessica and his sarcastic best friend Tanner, check into the Meadow View Inn. They have no idea that it is not just another lonely motel, but a horrific trap where guests are brutally tortured and murdered while the sadistic maniac Mr. Smith and his greedy accomplices film the grisly slayings for profit. Caught in a deadly game or cat and mouse, the three young friends now must fight to survive. ...More

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Yes Man
By Reed, Peyton
2009/03 - Warner Home Video
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Based on the comedic memoir by Danny Wallace, this film stars Jim Carrey as Carl, a man who, as an antidote to unhappiness, resolves to say yes to everything that comes his way for a whole year. Initially, Carl's new practice proves successful in lifting his spirits, but soon he is confronted with unexpected and seemingly unbeatable challenges stemming from his unique self-imposed regime. ...More

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