Tuesday, July 22, 2008

New Quick Flicks for the week of 7/22/08

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By Luketic, Robert
2008/07 - Sony Pictures
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The true story of the very brightest young minds in the country - and how they took Vegas for millions. ...More

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2008/07 - Image Entertainment
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Ellen Page delivers an extraordinary performance as a feisty, independent-minded teenager with a unique view of the world. ...More

Thursday, July 17, 2008

AFI Lifetime Achievement

The American Film Institute has nominated Warren Beatty to receive their 36th Life Achievement Award. Here is a sample of his filmography:



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Bonnie and Clyde
By Penn, Arthur
1999/05 - Warner Home Video
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Adrift in the depression-era Southwest, Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker embark on a life of crime. Includes original theatrical trailer ...More

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Bugsy
By Levinson, Barry
1999/01 - Sony Pictures
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Benjamin 'Bugsy' Siegel, is inspired by a female companion to follow his dream and build the now famous Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas. Bonus features include 13 minutes of extra footage, documentary, deleted scenes, and more. ...More

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2006/10 - Paramount Home Video
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U.S. journalist John Reed and wife Louise Bryant witness the Russian Revolution. Oscars for director Beatty, supporting actress Maureen Stapleton. ...More

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By Beatty, Warren
Ashby, Hal
Beatty, Warren
2004/11 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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Lovers undo a Beverly Hills hairdresser around Election Eve 1968. Supporting actress Oscar for Lee Grant. ...More

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By Kazan, Elia
Various Artists
2005/07 - Warner Home Video
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Parents drive two high-school lovers tragically apart in 1920s Kansas. Directed by Elia Kazan. ...More


Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Now Showing at the Gail Borden Public Library

On July 25th at 2pm, the library will be showing the movie: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
(Rated PG) in the Community Rooms. If you enjoy this movie, you may also like these other action-packed films:


Book Cover Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie
By Winning, David
Levy, Shuki
Frank, Jason David
2008/02 - Tcfhe
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It's time to shift into turbo. It's the Power Rangers to the rescue in their all new high action motion picture adventure. With new turbo powers and racing Turbo Zords, the five superheroes battle an evil space pirate to save a wise and gentle alien and the planet Earth from certain destruction. ...More

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2008/02 - Paramount Home Video
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Book Cover Yu-GI-Oh! the Movie
By Takahashi, Ryosuke
Stuart, Eric
Grayson, Wayne
2007/04 - Warner Home Video
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For ultimate action, he holds all the cards! My monster can beat your monster! Or can it? The duels, strategies, lore and flat-out fun of the hottest trading-card game around supercharge this first-ever movie inspired by the popular Yu-Gi-Oh! games, comic books and TV series. Heroic Yugi squares off against archrival Kaiba in an adventure even more dangerous when the imaginary monsters in their playing cards become ferociously real when an old evil enters the fray. Who will win this ultimate smackdown? Whether you're a novice Duelist or a professional, you'll want to watch and find out! ...More

Book Cover Bionicle: Mask of Light - The Movie
By Molina, David
Shakespeare, Terry
Michas, Jason
2006/09 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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Experience the action-packed adventure that has enthralled millions of fans. Discover the latest chapter in this legendary story in an all-new CGI animated movie. It's nonstop action as Jaller and his best friend Takua set off on their journey to find the 7th Toa, a mysterious guardian who will help protect their island home. With the guidance of the Mask of Light and the united strengths of the other six Toa, the brave companions must overcome the powerful Makuta and his menacing Rahkshi. They must prevail or the island of Mata Nui will be doomed to an eternity of darkness! ...More

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Scooby-Doo
By Gosnell, Raja
2002/10 - Warner Home Video
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Two years after a clash of egos forced Mystery, Inc. to close its doors, Scooby-Doo and his crime-solving cohorts are individually summoned to Spooky Island to investigate a series of paranormal incidents at the ultra-hip spring break hot spot. Concerned his park might truly be haunted, the owner tries to reunite those notoriously meddling detectives to sovle the mystery before his supernatural secret scares away the college crowd ...More



Tuesday, July 15, 2008

People's Choice Awards


Justin Timberlake tops the list of the 2008 People's Choice Awards for Music....
Here's a select list of a few other choice winners:




Daughtry

By Daughtry, Chris
2006/11 -
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Justified
By Timberlake, Justin
2002/11 -
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Hairspray Soundtrack
By Original Soundtrack
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2007/07 -
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Me and My Gang
By Rascal Flatts
2006/04 -
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Sweet Escape
By Stefani, Gwen
2006/12 -
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The X-Files

The X-Files: I Want To Believe is scheduled to be released to theaters on July 25th. Catch up on the conspiracy and watch the television show:

Book Cover The X Files: The Complete First Season
By X-Files
Duchovny, David
Hardin, Jerry
2004/05 - Tcfhe
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An all new 11-minute "Truth about Season One" documentary, 47 promotional spots, 11 behind the scene truth spots from FX and much more. The complete first season ...More

Book Cover The X-Files: The Complete Second Season
By X-Files
Duchovny, David
Pileggi, Mitch
2004/05 - Tcfhe
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Containing all 24 episodes from television's award-winning show, the X-Files season two finds Mulder and Scully getting even closer to the truth, as their lives become more dangerous. Director Skinner, Cigarette-Smoking Man, the mysterious Syndicate, and more are all featured. ...More

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By Bowman, Rob
Duchovny, David
Anderson, Gillian
2005/09 - Tcfhe
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The X Files is set against the dynamic backdrops of Washington, D.C., dusty fields of northern Texas, private meeting rooms of London and the frigid reaches of Antarctica. The movie is carefully designed to introduce the popular characters to a whole new audience while rewarding its existing core of fans with answers to questions posed in the show's extraordinary five-season television run. ...More