New Quick Flicks for the Week of 11/10/09

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.

Up By Docter, Pete 2009-10 - Disney Pixar BL10090DVD Check Our Catalog Up is a comedy adventure about 78-year-old balloon salesman Carl Fredricksen, who finally fulfills his lifelong dream of a great adventure when he ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies away to the wilds of South America. But he discovers all too late that his biggest nightmare has stowed away on the trip: an overly optimistic 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell. …More

Ugly Truth By Luketic, Robert 2009-11 - Sony Pictures Home Ent 1435932668 Check Our Catalog In his segment called "The Ugly Truth," chauvinistic morning show commentator Mike Alexander makes his perpetually single producer the subject of a series of romantic tests in order to prove his theories on relationships. But will his experiments help her find love, or is she just a hopeless case? …More

The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard By Brennan, Neal 2009-12 - Video BL02108DVD Check Our Catalog When businesses are failing, they call in Don Ready, a fast-talking closer who can sell anything to anybody. Hired to rescue a flagging auto dealership during a Fourth of July sale, Don spends his days on the lot and his nights at local strip clubs. Everything's going swimmingly, until he gets blindsided by love. …More

Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock. A merry Fraggle holiday
Join Gobo, Red, Boober, and the rest of the Fraggle gang as they go on adventures that are loaded with wonder, laughter, and rockin' music. Whether it's celebrating the annual Festival of the Bells or learning the value of generosity, the Fraggles discover that although the meaning of the season is different for everyone, the power of friendship is what truly makes the holidays so special.

Charles Darwin and the tree of life
A personal insight, from the world's favourite naturalist, into Darwin's theory of evolution, exploring why it is more important now than ever before. Beautifully shot, this is the start of a series of celebrations of the man behind the theory that changed the world's thinking. But more than that, this is a labor of love for a man who has been at the forefront of natural history programming for decades.

Natalee Holloway
A carefree night turns tragic for a teenager when she fails to show up for her return flight home to Alabama during a 2005 high school class trip to Aruba. With no clue as to her whereabouts, her mother becomes launched into a frustrating search that spans more than four years, and provides a backdrop for a cautionary tale about the dangers of international travel. Includes featurette.

SpongeBob's truth or square
After being entrusted by Mr. Krabs to keep the Krabby Patty formula safe, SpongeBob is overcome with grief for losing the recipe. He relies on the help of the most unlikely companion, Plankton, who wants the secret Krabby Patty recipe for himself. With the help of his friends, SpongeBob must use Plankton's memory machine to retrace the happiest moments of his life to find the Krabby Patty formula in time for Krusty Krab's Eleventy Seventh anniversary.

Love finds a home
The final chapter in the Love series. Belinda once again faces decisions about her life that are no less difficult than before. A very unexpected responsibility makes the choice even harder.

Brown Bag Lunch Classic Films: To Have and Have Not (1944)

To Have and Have Not
Monday, November 9, 2009 at 11:00am

In this romantic thriller, fishing boat captain “Steve” Morgan (Humphrey Bogart) secretly aids the French Resistance and romances sassy American singer “Slim” Browning (Lauren Bacall) in Nazi-controlled Martinique during World War II.

New Quick Flicks for the Week of November 3, 2009

Aliens in the Attic By Schultz, John 2009-11 - Twentieth Century-Fox 0024543610960 Check Our Catalog The Pearsons' summer rental house has it all: plenty of room, a swimming pool and a space alien camping out in the attic. The kids can't help but love the cute little guy, until they learn that he's not alone, and his buddies aren't as nice. Now, what started as a summer retreat has become a brave quest to save the planet. …More

Food Inc By Kenner, Robert 2009-11 - Magnolia Pict Hm Ent 0876964002165 Check Our Catalog FROM THE PRODUCERS OF AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH! Food, Inc. lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing how our nation's food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment. Food, Inc. reveals surprising and often shocking truths about what we eat, how it's produced and who we have become as a nation. …More

G.I. Joe the Rise of Cobra By Sommers, Stephen 2009-11 - Paramount Home Video 0032429070753 Check Our Catalog Based on Hasbro's immensely popular action figures, G.I. Joe is the ultimate elite fighting force, engaged in an extraordinary action-adventure matchup of good versus evil! In G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, the G.I. Joe team, armed with the coolest hi-tech gadgets and weapons, travels the world from the Egyptian desert to the polar ice caps in a high stakes pursuit of Cobra, an evil international organization threatening to use a technology that could bring the world to its knees. …More

I Love You, Beth Cooper By Columbus, Chris 2009-11 - Twentieth Century-Fox 0024543610762 Check Our Catalog Buffalo Grove High School valedictorian Denis Cooverman (PAUL RUST) has had quite an academic career...on paper, at least. Superlative student, conscientious young gentleman and patently obvious dork, Denis has played it safe and made it all the way to graduation day without ever having really experienced some of the joys of higher learning: breaking curfew, destruction of property, over-consumption of alcohol, fist fights, late nights, fast cars or faster women (actually, women of any sort). But all of that is about to change, and all by uttering five little words: I LOVE YOU, BETH COOPER. …More

Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 By Scott, Tony 2009-11 - Sony Pictures Home Ent 9781435909045 Check Our Catalog In The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, Denzel Washington stars as New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber, whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. John Travolta stars as Ryder, the criminal mastermind who, as leader of a highly-armed gang of four, threatens to execute the train's passengers unless a large ransom is paid within one hour. As the tension mounts beneath his feet, Garber employs his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages. But there's one riddle Garber can't solve: even if the thieves get the money, how can they possibly escape? …More

New Quick Flicks for the Week of October 27, 2009

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs By Saldanha, Carlos 2009-10 - Twentieth Century-Fox 0024543625124 Check Our Catalog Just when you thought they couldn't get any cooler...your favorite prehistoric pals from Ice Age and Ice Age The Meltdown are back in an all-new, ginormous animated adventure for ALL ages. This time around, Manny and the herd discover a lost world of ferociously funny dinosaurs, including a cranky T-Rex who's got a score to settle with Sid. Meanwhile, Scrat goes nuts over the beautiful Scratte, but is she trying to win his heartor steal his acorn? Featuring an all-star voice cast, including Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary and Queen Latifah, Ice Age Dawn Of The Dinosaurs delivers more thrills, more chills, and more mammoth-sized laughs for everyone! …More

Nothing Like the Holidays By De Villa, Alfredo 2009-10 - Starz/Sphe 0013138004093 0013138004093 Check Our Catalog Debra Messing and John Leguizmo head up an all-star cast in this multicultural ensemble comedy that follows a trio of Puerto Rican siblings on their way home to Chicago for a Christmas season family reunion. …More

Orphan By Collet-Serra, Jaume 2009-10 - Warner Home Video 0883929048694 Check Our Catalog The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate and John, taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate's fragile psyche as she is plagued by nightmares and haunted by demons from her past. Struggling to regain some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the couple decides to adopt another child. At the local orphanage, both John and Kate find themselves strangely drawn to a young girl named Esther. Almost as soon as they welcome Esther into their home, however, an alarming series of events begins to unfold, leading Kate to believe that there's something wrong with Esther--this seemingly angelic little girl is not what she appears to be. Concerned for the safety of her family, Kate tries to get John and others to see past Esther's sweet facade. But her warnings go unheeded until it may be too late...for everyone. …More

Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure By Hall, Klay 2009-10 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment 9780788862045 Check Our Catalog …More

Whatever Works By Allen, Woody 2009-10 - Sony Pictures Home Ent 9781435974708 Check Our Catalog Whatever Works explores the relationship between a crotchety misanthrope, Boris (Larry David) and a naive, impressionable young runaway from the south, Melody (Evan Rachel Wood). When Melody's uptight parents arrive in New York to rescue her, they are quickly drawn into wildly unexpected romantic entanglements. Everyone discovers that finding love is just a combination of lucky chance and appreciating the value of whatever works. …More

New Quick Flicks for the Week of 10/20/09

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.

Cheri By Frears, Stephen 2009-10 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment 0788897780 Check Our Catalog Cheri tells a sensational controversial love story with Parisian flare and style. Experience the thrill of the chase, the indulgence of lust and the rush of falling in love again and again. …More

Death Note: L Change the World 2009-08 - Warner Home Video 1934244171 Check Our Catalog …More

Doing DaVinci 2009-09 - Image Entertainment 0014381624724 Check Our Catalog …More

O'Horten By Hamer, Bent 2009-09 - Sony Pictures Home Ent 1435968867 Check Our Catalog Odd Horten is having trouble adjusting to retirement. In the skewed vision of filmmaker Bent Hamer, Horten's restlessness launches encounters with a host of strange characters, new behavior and unlikely adventures. He makes new friends, including a doctor he finds sprawled on the sidewalk and a blindfolded motorist, reconnects with an old flame and tries wearing heels -- all representing the end of 40 years of routine. …More

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen By Bay, Michael 2009-10 - Paramount Home Video 0097360724240 Check Our Catalog Unlikely hero Sam Witwicky and his girlfriend, Mikaela Banes, return with tough-as-nails Capt. Lennox to assist the Autobots in another epic battle against the evil Decepticons in this supercharged sequel to the 2007 megahit. …More

Agyaat
A film crew ventures into a forest for a film shoot. Cut off from any communication they find themselves being hunted -- can they make it out of the forest alive?
Angels vs. demons: fact or fiction?
Separate the fact from the fiction of the controversial bestseller by Dan Brown. Questions the historical accuracy of theology, symbolism, and cults.
The ascent of money: a financial history of the world
Bestselling author, economist and historian Niall Ferguson takes a look at how money evolved, from the concept of credit and debt in the Renaissance to the emergence of a global economy and the subprime crisis we face today.
Champions forever
These never-before-seen interviews were originally filmed in 1990 during the making of the acclaimed documentary 'Champions Forever' and at Ali's Michigan home. They capture the playful, fiesty and inspiring boxing legend. Excited about how the historic documentary would bring together the greatest boxing legends to date - for the first and only time. Ali talks about his place in history and his love for his fellow heavyweight champs. He even throws a few punches in the young Ali's inimitable style.
The elephant king
Eight months pregnant, Madeline Matheson deflects her demanding mother-in-law's insistent pressure for standard hospital treatment, instead opting for the peaceful companionship of a trusted midwife. A tragic accident leaves her unborn baby lifeless inside her. Madeline remains determined to carry the stillborn to term, where she miraculously wills the delivered corpse into life. Soon, however, the increasingly isolated mother realized the miracle is not without consequence. Something is not right with baby Grace.
Kambakkht ishq
Viraj Shergill (Akshay Kumar) is a swashbuckling stuntman in Hollywood who lives by the mantra "women are only good for two things, "making love and making love". Simrita Rai (Kareena Kapoor) is a firebrand who is more than able to stare down the most arrogant male with her caustic wit and sardonic tongue. Her firm belief is that, "all men are dogs". Forces of nature make sure the two people who hate each the most are thrown together in the most absurd, hilarious situations until one dramatic twist of fate binds the two together in a manner that they could never ever have even dreamed of in their wildest fantasies. If there ever was a marriage between the east and the west, a romantic comedy and Action, Hollywood and Bollywood ...this would be it.
Love n' dancing
Jessica is a bored-with-life middle-school English teacher who meets Jake, a West Coast Swing champion dancer. The two have an instant connection. Both feel that the other can fulfill what has been missing in their lives. But Jessica has a workaholic fiancé who's not a bad guy - when he's not on his Blackberry. Corinne is Jake's former dance partner, who just won't let Jake get away from the dangling carrot of a rekindled relationship. Now, Jake and Jessica must try to elude all obstacles, romantic or otherwise, to stay focused on their goal - winning the World Title and winning each other.
Morning walk
After suffering a heart attack during his morning walk, Joymohan begins to realize how he needs to spend more time with his family and also reconnects with an old friend.
New York
"New York is a contemporary story of friendship set against the larger than life backdrop of a city often described as the centre of the world. Omar has gone abroad for the first time in his life and soon enough he begins to see and love America through the eyes of his American friends -- Sam and Maya. It is the story of these three friends discovering a new world together. But one day the world around them changed..."--Container.
Rock on!!
"Story of four boys who put together a great band but never make it and break up. Ten years later, fate conspires to bring them together again and sets them on a journey back to where they left off and a soul searching pilgrimage into their past"--Container.
Short kut: the con is on
"...a heart-warming, young slice-of-life comedy about the traials and tribulations of two con artists, a struggling director and actor and the zany situations they face in the pursuit of their tinsel-town dreams."--Container.