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For Your Entertainment - DVDs April 2019
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All About NinaNina Geld is an up-and-coming comedian in New York City. She's funny, smart and has worked hard to build a career for herself in the male-dominated world of stand-up. But when it comes to romantic relationships, Nina's life is a mess. Random guys in bars, abusive married men, and an inability to stand up for herself finally convince Nina it's time for a change. She packs up and moves to Los Angeles for a once in a lifetime opportunity to audition for Comedy Prime -- the end all, be all of late night comedy. After killing it in Los Angeles, she meets chill contractor Rafe Hines, who tempts the brash New Yorker into considering commitment. Sublimating her own desire to self-destruct, Nina has to answer the question, once and for all, of whether women can indeed have it all. Not Rated.
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BumblebeeCybertron has fallen. When Optimus Prime sends Bumblebee to defend Earth, his journey to become a hero begins. Charlie Watson, a teenager trying to find her place in the world, discovers and repairs the battle-scarred robot, who's disguised as a Volkswagon Beetle. As the Decepticons hunt down the surviving Autobots with the help of a secret agency led by Agent Burns, Bumblebee and Charlie team up to protect the world in an action-packed adventure for the whole family. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (sequences of sci-fi action violence)
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A Dog's Way HomeBased on the beloved best-selling novel, A Dog's Way Home chronicles the heartwarming adventure of Bella (voiced by Bryce Dallas Howard), a devoted dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human. MPAA Rating: PG (Thematic elements, some peril and language)
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GlassM. Night Shyamalan brings together two of his standout original films -- Unbreakable and Split -- in this explosive, all-new comic book thriller. Elijah Price, also known as Mr. Glass (Samuel L. Jackson), finds David Dunn (Bruce Willis) pursuing Kevin Wendell Crumb's superhuman figure, The Beast (James McAvoy), in a series of escalating encounters. Price, armed with secrets critical to both men, emerges as a shadowy orchestrator. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Violence including some bloody images, thematic elements and language)
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The Man Who Killed Hitler and then the BigfootSince WWII, Calvin Barr has lived with the secret that he was responsible for the assassination of Adolf Hitler. Now, decades later, the U.S. government has called on him again for a new top-secret mission. Bigfoot has been living deep in the Canadian wilderness and carrying a deadly plague that is now threatening to spread to the general population. Relying on the same skills that he honed during the war, Calvin must set out to save the free world yet again.The Man Who Killed Hitler and then the Bigfoot follows the epic adventures of an American legend that no one has ever heard of. Not Rated.
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Maria By CallasThe definitive portrait of one of history's most extraordinarily talented women. Go beyond Callas, the original diva, and meet Maria, the woman who longed for a normal life. Told through private letters, unpublished memoirs, performances and TV interviews, Maria By Callas is the first film to tell the life story of the legendary Greek-American opera singer completely in her own words with never-before-seen footage. The film reveals a woman who rose from humble beginnings to become a glamorous international superstar and one of the greatest artists of all time. MPAA Rating: PG (For mild thematic elements, some smoking, and brief language)
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MuleClint Eastwood stars as Earl Stone, a man in his 80s who is broke, alone and facing foreclosure of his business when he is offered a job that simply requires him to drive. Easy enough, but, unbeknownst to Earl, he's just signed on as a drug courier for a Mexican cartel. And even as his money problems become a thing of the past, Earl's past mistakes start to weigh heavily on him, and it's uncertain if he'll have time to right those wrongs before law enforcement or the cartel's enforcers catch up to him. MPAA Rating: R (Language throughout and brief sexuality/nudity)
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On Her ShouldersAt only twenty-three years old, Nadia Murad's life is a dizzying array of important undertaking -- from giving testimony before the U.N. Security Council to visiting refugee camps to soul-bearing media interviews, emotionally draining speeches, and an endless succession of one-on-one meetings with top government officials. Though it all takes an enormous toll, this once ordinary girl has survived the 2014 genocide of the Yazidis in Northern Iraq and escaped sexual slavery at the hands of ISIS to become a relentless beacon of hope for her people. With deep compassion and a formal precision and elegance that matches Nadia's calm and steely demeanor, filmmaker Alexandria Bombach follows this strong-willed young woman, who once dreamed of opening a beauty salon in her village, as she fights to bring ISIS to justice and save her people from extinction. Not Rated.
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On the Basis of SexInspired by the powerful true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, On the Basis of Sex depicts a then-struggling attorney and new mother facing adversity in her fight for equal rights. When Ruth takes on a ground-breaking case, she knows the outcome could alter the courts' view of gender discrimination. Stronger together, Ruth teams up with her husband, Martin Ginsburg, to fight the case that catapults her into one of the most important public figures of our time. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Some language and suggestive content)
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Rust CreekAn ordinary woman must summon extraordinary courage to survive a nightmare odyssey in the backwoods of Rust Creek in this harrowing survival thriller. Sawyer is an ambitious, overachieving college senior with a seemingly bright future. While on her way to a job interview, Sawyer makes a wrong turn, leaving her stranded deep in the frozen Kentucky woods. Suddenly, she finds herself facing her own mortality as she's punished by the elements and pursued by a band of ruthless outlaws. With nowhere left to run, Sawyer is forced into an uneasy alliance with Lowell, an enigmatic loner with shadowy intentions... and perhaps her only chance to escape Rust Creek alive. MPAA Rating: R (For violence, language and some drug material)
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Stan & OllieLaurel & Hardy, one of the world's greatest comedy teams, set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953. With their golden era as the kings of Hollywood comedy now behind them, they face an uncertain future as they try to reconnect with their fans. Even as the charm and beauty of their performances shine through and the tour becomes a hit, the specter of their past, coupled with Oliver's failing health, threaten their precious partnership. As they rediscover their friendship, aware that they may be approaching their swan song, Stan & Ollie is a portrait of the most tender and poignant of creative marriages. MPAA Rating: PG (Some language and for smoking)
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UntogetherAndrea lost herself in writing, becoming a teen prodigy before moving on to heroin. Now she lives sober, but the words seem gone forever. Hitting thirty, she finds herself drawn back to a one-night stand, Nick, a doctor who lost himself in the desolation of of the Gaza Strip, before finding international fame for writing about his heroics and love affair there. Living in L.A. without a license or credit card, after every night with Nick she rides the bus back up to the home she shares with her younger sister, Tara. Tara was never a troublemaker, so inherently "good" that her way of acting out is to lose herself in religion, falling in love with a Rabbi. She's grown up and away from her boyfriend, Martin, who gave up his Australia-only fame as a rock god, for the less interesting and more stable life of being a house painter. That is who they've been so far. This is their turning point. MPAA Rating: R (Sexual content, language, and brief graphic nudity)
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ViceNominated for 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Vice stars Christian Bale in an Oscar-nominated role as Dick Cheney in this epic tale of how a bureaucratic Washington insider quietly became the most powerful man in the world. Co-starring Amy Adams, Steve Carell, and Sam Rockwell, Vice is a darkly comic look behind the scenes of American politics. MPAA Rating: R (Language and some violent images)
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Welcome to MarwenAcademy Award winner Robert Zemeckis brings Welcome to Marwen, a bold and timely film that is a miraculous true story of one broken man's fight as he discovers how artistic imagination can restore the human spirit. When a devastating attack leaves Mark Hogancamp shattered and without his memory, no one expected recovery. But by putting together pieces from his old and new life, Mark meticulously creates a wondrous fantasy world, where he draws strength to triumph in the real one. His astonishing art installation becomes a testament to the powerful women who support him on his journey. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (For sequences of fantasy violence, some disturbing images, brief suggestive content, thematic material and language)
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Mrs. WilsonIt's 1963, and Alison Wilson returns home to find husband Alexander dead. Soon afterwards, a woman unexpectedly arrives at the door, claiming to be Alec's 'real wife'. Alison embarks on a mission of discovery to try and find out who her husband really was; but from their wartime romance while working for the secret service, to a mysterious period in India -- it soon becomes clear that Alec died holding his secrets close to his chest. Alison is left craving the truth as she makes discoveries that threaten to tear her carefully crafted world apart. Not Rated.
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My Brilliant FriendBased on the first of four "Neapolitan Novels" by pseudonymous author Elena Ferrante, this 8-part HBO drama series begins with an elderly woman discovering that her "brilliant friend" seems to have disappeared without a trace. Beginning an epic tale that spans over 60 years, she writes about their tempestuous relationship that started in 1950, and tries to describe the mystery of her friend, who is - in a way - her worst enemy. Set in a dangerous and fascinating post-WWII Naples, Italy. TV-MA
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The Kid Who Would Be KingThe King Arthur legend meets the modern day in this epic family-friendly adventure. Young Alex is just another bullied kid until he discovers the legendary sword Excalibur, and begins training as a knight with wizard Merlin. Alex must turn schoolyard enemies into allies, and become the leader he never dreamed he could be to defeat the wicked Morgana and save the world. MPAA Rating: PG (Fantasy action violence, scary images, thematic elements including some bullying, and language)
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MiraiFrom acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda comes a daringly original story of love passed down through generations. When four-year-old Kun meets his new baby sister, his world is turned upside down. Named Mirai (meaning "future"), the baby quickly wins the hearts of Kun's entire family. Kun becomes increasingly jealous of her, until one day he storms off into the garden, where he encounters strange guests from the past and future -- including his sister Mirai, as a teenager. Together, Kun and Mirai go on a journey through time and space, uncovering their family's incredible story, in this magical and emotionally soaring adventure about the ties that bring families togetherand make us who we are. MPAA Rating: PG (Thematic elements including some scary images)
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Norm of the North: Keys to the KingdomNorm, the newly crowned king of the North, travels to New York to accept the keys to the city. But Norm goes from hero to villain when he's framed for a crime he didn't commit! While he is trying to clear his good name, back in the Arctic a vicious bottled-water company has moved in and is starting to steal the ice. Norm must rely on his friends, both old and new, to clear his good nameand help save his kingdom in a winner-take-all hockey match. Not Rated.
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Pokemon The Movie: The Power of UsA young athlete whose running days might be behind her, a compulsive liar, a shy researcher, a bitter old woman, and a little girl with a big secret -- the only thing they have in common is the annual Wind Festival in Fula city. The festival celebrates the Legendary Pokemon Lugia, who brings the wind that powers this seaside city. When a series of threats endangers not just the festival, but all the people and Pokemon of Fula City, it'll take more than just Ash and Pikachu to save the day! Can everyone put aside their differences and work together -- or will it all end in destruction? Not Rated.
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Ralph Breaks the Internet From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes the hilarious adventure Ralph Breaks the Internet. Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope risk it all by traveling to the Internet in search of a part to save her game. When Vanellope embraces this thrilling new world, Ralph realizes he may lose the only friend he's ever had. MPAA Rating: PG (For some action and rude humor)
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Tuesday, May 14 Great Decisions Screening & Discussion 6:30 p.m. Learn about and discuss the most critical foreign policy issues facing America today. Briefing Books are available for checkout. At 6:30 watch a short documentary. At 7:00 the group will discuss the topic "Nuclear Negotiations: Back to the Future?" Register here or at the library. Thursday, May 16 The Beatles: Beginnings6:30 p.m. Scotch Plains resident Paul Groom, who grew up in Liverpool, presents the story of the Beatles' rise from obscurity to international stardom. Groom attended the same high school as Paul and George; the same Sunday school as John; belonged to the youth club where John met Paul, and lived in the same village as George and John! Register here or at the library.
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Monday, May 20 Literary Conversation Cafe6:30 p.m. Explore the topic of book reviews and reviewers. Tuesday, May 21 Movie Club6:45 p.m. Discuss the Oscar winners: Green Book, Bohemian Rhapsody, A Star is Born, The Favourite, Blakkklansman, Vice, and Roma. Thursday, June 6 The Affirming Way of Life - Author Talk6:30 p.m. Learn the secret to creating fulfilling relationships from Gail Siggelakis, author of The Affirming Way of Life. Tuesday, June 11 Great Decisions Screening & Discussion6:30 p.m. Discuss "The Rise of Populism in Europe." Monday, June 17 Literary Conversation Cafe6:30 p.m. Friday, July 19 Abraham Lincoln's Visit to Gettysburg6:30 p.m.
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