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For Your Entertainment - DVDs March 2019
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Black '47One man's ruthless pursuit of justice plays out against the darkest chapter of Irish history in this riveting revenge thriller. In 1847, battle-hardened soldier Feeney deserts the British army to return home to Ireland, where he finds his country ravaged beyond recognition by the Great Famine. When he discovers that his mother has died of starvation and his brother has been hanged by the British, something snaps, sending Feeney on a relentless quest to get even with the powers-that-be who have wronged both his family and his country. There is only one man who can stop Feeney's bloody crusade: disgraced British army veteran Hanna, whose own loyalties may be more complex than they appear. MPAA Rating: R (For violence, some disturbing images, and language)
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Black PantherAfter tragedy forces young Prince T'Challa to assume Wakanda's throne, he is faced with the ultimate test, putting the fate of his country and the entire world at risk. Pitted against his own family, the new king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and embrace his future as an Avenger. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (For prolonged sequences of action violence, and a brief rude gesture)
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Bohemian RhapsodyBohemian Rhapsody is an enthralling celebration of Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singe Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and convention to become one of history's most beloved entertainers. Following Queen's meteoric rise, their revolutionary sound and Freddie's solo career, the film also chronicles the band's reunion, and one of the greatest performances in rock history. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Thematic elements, suggestive material, drug content and language)
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Boy ErasedThis is the courageous story of Jared Eamons, the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, who must overcome the fallout of being outed to his parents (Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe). His parents struggle with reconciling their love for their son with their beliefs. Fearing a loss of family, friends, and community, Jared is pressured into attending a conversion therapy program. While there, Jared comes into conflict with its leader and begins his journey to finding his own voice and accepting his true self. MPAA Rating: R (Sexual content including an assault, some language and brief drug use).
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Death of StalinThe Death of Stalin is a fearlessly funny parody of Cold War Russia, with a striking similarity to today's world scene. When the tyrannical ruler Stalin dies, his surviving Soviet comrades desperately maneuver to save the Union and -- most importantly -- their own skins. Rolling Stone calls the film a "brilliant satire from a crack ensemble." Proof that comedy, like politics, is all in the execution. MPAA Rating: R (For language throughout, violence and some sexual references)
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Girl in The Spider's WebClaire Foy stars in a new Dragon Tattoo story as Lisbeth Salander, the highly-skilled vigilante from the acclaimed Millennium book series. Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web of spies, cybercriminals and corrupt government officials, as they race to rescue a dangerous program capable of global destruction held by shadowy figures linked to Lisbeth's past. MPAA Rating: R (Violence, language and some sexual content/nudity)
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Hunter KillerDeep under the Arctic Ocean, American submarine captain Joe Glass is on the hunt for a U.S. sub in distress when he uncovers a secret Russian coup threatening to dismantle the world order. With crew and country on the line, Captain Glass must now assemble an elite group of Navy SEALs to rescue the kidnapped Russian president and sneak through enemy waters to stop WWIII. MPAA Rating: R (Violence and some language)
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Lez BombFrom executive producer Bobby Farrelly comes a new holiday comedy about a young woman who comes home for Thanksgiving with some life changing news. Little does she know the eccentric cast of characters that make up her extended family have their own stirring surprises. The result is a hilarious series of events forcing the family to come together in what amounts to the most unceremonious of holidays. As it turns out, there is no good time to drop the Lez Bomb. "Delivers its message of love, tolerance and acceptance in a light-hearted way." (Hollywood Reporter) Not Rated.
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My Dinner with HervePeter Dinklage portrays Herve Villechaize, the world's most famous knife-wielding French dwarf, who had a starring role on the hit series Fantasy Island in the 70s and 80s. Inspired by director Sacha Gervasi's own experiences, My Dinner with Herve follows a struggling journalist as he develops an unlikely friendship with Herve during one wild night in L.A. -- an encounter that will have life-changing consequences for both. Not Rated.
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Private WarIn a world where journalism is under attack, Marie Colvin is one of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time. Her mission is to show the true cost of war, driving her, along with renowned war photographer Paul Conroy, to embark on the most dangerous assignments frontline of conflicts across the globe. MPAA Rating: R (Disturbing violent images, language throughout, and brief sexuality/nudity)
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ShopliftersOn the margins of Tokyo, a dysfunctional band of outsiders are united by fierce loyalty, a penchant for petty theft and playful grifting. When the young son is arrested, secrets are exposed that upend their tenuous, below-the-radar existence and test their quietly radical belief that it is love -- not blood -- that defines a family. MPAA Rating: R (For some sexual content and nudity)
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Sisters BrothersJohn C. Reilly and Joaquin Phoenix blaze a trail of action, adventure and sly wit as Eli and Charlie Sisters, notorious sibling assassins who are hired to kill a gold prospector accused of stealing from their tyrannical boss in the Old West. Co-starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Riz Ahmed, and based on the award-winning novel by Patrick deWitt, this gritty Western is a wildly chaotic ride from start to finish. MPAA Rating: R (Violence including disturbing images, language, and some sexual content)
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A Star Is BornIn this new take on the tragic love story, Jackson Maine is a seasoned musician who discovers -- and falls in love with -- struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer... until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jackson fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons. MPAA Rating: R (Language throughout, some sexuality/nudity and substance abuse)
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Tea with the DamesWhat happens when four legends of British stage and screen get together? Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Eileen Atkins, and Dame Joan Plowright are among the most celebrated actresses of our time. They are also longtime friends who hereby invite you to join them for a weekend in the country as they catch up with one another, reminisce, and share their candid, delightfully irreverent thoughts on everything from art to aging to love to a life lived in the spotlight. Bursting with devilish wit and whip-smart insights, Tea with the Dames is a remarkable opportunity to spend time in the company of four all-time greats -- up close and unfiltered. Not Rated.
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WidowsFrom Academy Award Winner Steve McQueen, the director of 12 Years a Slave, and from Gillian Flynn, the writer of Gone GIrl, comes a powerful thriller with a stellar cast, including Oscar Winner Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki and Cynthia Erivo. Four women -- with nothing in common except a debt left by their dead husbands' criminal acts -- conspire to take fate into their own hands. Widows delivers explosive action and gripping suspense! MPAA Rating: R (Violence, language throughout, and some sexual content/nudity)
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The WifeAfter nearly forty years of marriage, Joan and Joe Castleman (Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce) are complements. Where Joe is casual, Joan is elegant. Where Joe is vain, Joan is self-effacing. And where Joe enjoys his very public role as Great American Novelist, Joan pours her considerable intellect, grace, charm, and diplomacy into the private role of Great Man's Wife. Joe is about to be awarded the Nobel Prize for his acclaimed and prolific body of work. Joe's literary star has blazed since he and Joan first met in the late 1950s. The Wife interweaves the story of the couple's youthful passion and ambition with a portrait of a marriage thirty-plus years later, with a lifetime's shared compromises. MPAA Rating: R (Language and some sexual content)
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KiddingJim Carrey stars as Jeff, aka Mr. Pickles, an icon of children's television, who for the last three decades has been a beacon of kindness and optimism to both children and adults alike. But when his family life starts to unravel, Jeff discovers that keeping it all together isn't as easy as 1-2-3. The result: a kind man in a cruel world facing a slow leak of sanity that begs the question -- how can you be good, when everything has gone so bad? Frank Langella, Judy Greer, and Catherine Keener also star in this dark comedy from executive producer Michel Gondry. Not Rated.
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Tuesday, March 12 Great Decisions Screening & Discussion 7:00 p.m. Learn about and discuss the most critical foreign policy issues facing America today. We begin by watching a short documentary at 6:30. At 7:00 the group will discuss the issue. The first topic is "Refugees and Global Migration." Thursday, March 14 Pi Day All Day! Participate in Pi activities at the library, starting in the afternoon. Demonstrations and S.T.E.M. activities. Friday, March 15 The Life of Albert Einstein 6:30 p.m. Learn about the man whose name has become synonymous with "genius." Wednesday, March 27 Literary Conversation Cafe 6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, April 9 Great Decisions Screening & Discussion 7:00 p.m. The topic is "The Middle East: Regional Disorder." Friday, April 12 New Resident Reception 7:00 p.m. Learn a little about the library, town, and other Cranbury organizations. Then enjoy refreshments and conversation with your new neighbors. Wednesday, April 24 Literary Conversation Cafe 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 26 Go, Van Gogh! 6:30 p.m. Explore Van Gogh's works of art, with a focus on pieces at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Tuesday, May 14 Great Decisions Screening & Discussion 6:30 p.m. The topic is "Nuclear Negotiations."
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