Thursday, February 26, 2009

Listen Here: Leonard Bernstein

American Icon Film Series: Leonard Bernstein

Leonard Bernstein earned fame as a composer, conductor, and pianist, but nothing gave him more pleasure than teaching. This film series features Leonard Bernstein teaching the basics of classical music with the New York Philharmonic playing musical selections.
March 1 - What is Classical Music?
March 22 - What is Sonata Form?
March 29 - What is American Music?
Checkout the Library's selection of CDs by Leonard Bernstein after the program.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

New Quick Flicks for the Week of 02/24/09

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.

Book Cover Against the Dark
By
2009/02 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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Katana master Tao (Steven Seagal) leads a special ops squad of ex-military vigilantes on a massacre mission, their target: vampires. On the post apocalyptic globe, sucked dry by bloodthirsty vampires, a few remaining survivors are trapped in an infected hospital. Tao is their only hope and he knows the only cure is execution. Now it's time for the last stand against the flesh-eating vampires and there's nothing left to lose but the last of humanity. ...More

Book Cover The Librarian, The Curse of the Judas Chalice
By Frakes, Jonathan
2009/02 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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Librarian Flynn Carsen must rescue a kidnapped scholar and track down the legendary Judas Chalice to save the world from a dangerous vampire, in the third installment of this popular adventure film series. ...More

Book Cover The Lodger
By Ondaatje, David
Molina, Alfred
Davis, Hope
2009/02 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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THE LODGER follows a seasoned detective on the trail of a ruthless killer intent on slaughtering prostitutes along West Hollywoods Sunset Strip. It appears that the murderers grisly methods are identical to that of Londons infamous 19th century psychopath Jack the Ripper a relentless serial killer who was never caught by police. To make matters worse, the detective soon notices the parallels between the crimes committed by the West Hollywood stalker and those of a serial murderer incarcerated years ago. Could the wrong man be behind bars? ...More

Romance of Astrea & Celadon
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2009/02 - Koch International
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Soul Men
By Lee, Malcolm
2009/02 - Weinstein Company
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Two decades ago, Louis and Floyd went their separate ways when their band broke up. When their group's former front man dies, the two feuding singers agree to put aside their differences for a tribute concert at the Apollo. The show promises to be a big hit if Louis and Floyd don't kill each other on the trip there. ...More

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What Just Happened
By Levinson, Barry
2009/02 - Magnolia
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Harried film producer Ben juggles a lunatic director, a temperamental actor and an out-of-control production while courting a studio head and dealing with his ex-wife in Barry Levinson's funny and poignant exploration of the movie business. ...More

Daniel's daughter
A successful New York magazine editor begins to question the life she thought she wanted when she goes back to her hometown to spread her estranged father's ashes.

Grand Canyon adventure: river at risk
Follow the great Colorado River as it reveals the most pressing environmental story of our time, the world's growing shortage of fresh water. Join environmental advocates Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Wade Davis as they travel the Grand Canyon.

The haunting of Molly Hartley
Molly Hartley hopes that with her mother locked away in a mental ward, she can forget the violence of her family's past and start over. She has found a new life, a new school and a new boyfriend. When her secret past and haunting nightmares continue, Molly fears she has inherited her mother's psychosis. What she doesn't know is that she's inherited something else, a horrifying secret that is far more horrifying than any fate she can imagine and a destiny she cannot avoid.

Nevermore
Jonathan suspects his wife is attempting to drive him over the edge in an effort to steal his fortune. He enlists the help of Devin to stay and confirm or deny his suspicions. Jonathan is forced to question the loyalty of those around him and his sanity.

One piece. Movie: the desert princess and the pirates : adventures in Alabasta
The island kingdom of Alabasta is about to erupt in civil war-engineered by Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and his criminal organization Baroque Works. Monkey D. Luffy, his Straw Hat pirates, and Princess Vivi race to the island.

Yuvvraaj
Musical story of a fragmented family of three brothers, Deven yuvvraaj, Gyanesh, and Danny, fighting and playing games with each other to inherit their father's wealth.

Monday, February 23, 2009

And the Winner is.....

Book CoverSlumdog Millionaire

Best Picture
Directing
Music (Song)
Music (Score)
Film Editing
Sound Mixing
Cinematography
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)


Actor in a Leading Role

Sean Penn
Milk

Actress in a Leading Role
Kate Winslet
The Reader

Actor in a Supporting Role
Heath Ledger
The Dark Knight

Actress in a Supporting Role
Penelope Cruz
Vicky Cristina Barcelona