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For Your Entertainment - DVDs April 2020
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BombshellAcademy Award winners Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman and Academy Award nominees Margot Robbie and John Lithgow deliver tour-de-force performances in this provocative real story of three whip-smart, ambitious, strong women who anchored one of America's most powerful news networks -- and risked everything to stand up to the man who made them famous. MPAA rating: R (Sexual material and language throughout)
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By the Grace of GodFrancois Ozon's gripping drama follows three men who band together to dismantle the code of silence that continues to protect a priest who abused them decades ago. Based on events from the 2019 conviction of Cardinal Philippe Barbarin of Lyon for concealing the conduct of Father Bernard Preynat, By the Grace of God compassionately illustrates the varying effects of trauma on survivors and their families in this urgent portrait of resistance, the power of mobilization, and the mysteries of faith. Not rated.
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Dark WatersInspired by a shocking true story, a tenacious attorney (Mark Ruffalo) uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything – his future, his family, and his own life – to expose the truth. Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins and Bill Pullman also star in this gripping thriller. MPAA rating: PG-13 (For thematic content, some disturbing images and strong language)
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FrankieOver the course of a late summer's day in the fabled resort town of Sintra, Portugal, three generations have gathered for a vacation organized by the family matriarch, Frankie. In this fairy-tale setting, husbands and wives, parents and children, and friends and lovers -- stirred by their romantic impulses -- discover the cracks between them, as well as unexpected depths of feeling. MPAA rating: PG-13 (Brief strong language and some sexual material)
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Knives Out The circumstances surrounding the death of crime novelist Harlan Thrombey are mysterious, but there's one thing that renowned Detective Benoit Blanc knows for sure -- everyone in the wildly dysfunctional Thrombey family is a suspect. Now, Blanc must sift through a web of lies and red herrings to uncover the truth. From acclaimed writer-director Rian Johnson comes this suspenseful, twist-filled whodunit with an all-star ensemble cast including Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, Christopher Plummer, and more. MPAA rating: PG-3 (Thematic elements including brief violence, some strong language, sexual references, and drug material)
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Queen & Slim On a first date, a black man and woman are stopped by a policeman over a minor traffic infraction, as the situation spirals, the man kills the officer in self-defense, forcing the two to go on the run. As they drive, these two unlikely fugitives discover themselves in the most dire of circumstances, forcing a powerful love that reveals their shared humanity and shapes the rest of their lives. MPAA rating: R (Violence, some strong sexuality, nudity, pervasive language and brief drug use)
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Uncut GemsFrom acclaimed filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie comes an electrifying crime thriller about Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler), a charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score. When he makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime, Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides, in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win. MPAA rating: R (for pervasive strong language, violence, some sexual content and brief drug use)
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Bancroft Bancroft is a dark and compelling thriller exploring what happens when heinous crimes, long buried in the past, come back to haunt us. Sarah Parish plays respected police officer Detective Superintendent Elizabeth Bancroft. Ruthless and courageous, Bancroft is a brilliant copper. She has given her life to the police force. But when ambitious fast-tracked recruit Katherine Stevens joins the force, Katherine takes on a cold case and unwittingly disturbs the ghosts of Bancroft's devastating past. With strong female characters at its heart and a detective with an explosive secret, this original crime drama is packed full of twists. Not rated.
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Seven Worlds, One PlanetMillions of years ago huge forces ripped apart the Earth's crust creating seven spectacular continents. Over time, each continent developed its own remarkable wildlife. From the depths of the South American jungles to the frozen peaks of Asia, and from the cities of Europe to the vast plains of Africa -- Seven Worlds, One Planet features extraordinary animal behavior and untold wildlife stories from each continent. We discover how our seven worlds gave rise to the great diversity of life on Earth today, and reveal the challenges now faced by animals in a world shaped by us. Not rated.
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Frozen IIWhy was Elsa born with magical powers? The truths about the past await her as she ventures into the unknown—to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond Arendelle. The answers are calling her, but they are also threatening her kingdom. Together with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, she'll face a dangerous but remarkable journey. In Frozen, Elsa feared her powers were too much for the world. In Frozen II, she must hope they are enough. MPAA rating: PG (For action/peril and some thematic elements)
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Norm of the North: Family VacationOverwhelmed by his Kingly duties, Norm struggles to make time for both his kingdom and his family. But when his crown is mysteriously stolen in the dead of the night, Norm must embark on an epic journey -- disguised as a family vacation. Norm sets out to track down the thief and find his crown, and learns the valuable lesson that by working together as a family, nothing is impossible. Not rated.
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Tuesday, April 14 Great Decisions Online Discussion 7:00 p.m. Our Great Decisions Discussion is moving online! Participants should watch the video prior to the discussion which will begin at 7:00 p.m. using Zoom. Participants must register online to receive the link to join the Zoom meeting. April's topic is Red Sea Security. The accompanying video is "Red Sea Rivalries - A Conflict of Interests."
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Wednesday, April 15 Afternoon Library Book Discussion Group - Now Online! 1:30 p.m. April's book is "The Last Runaway" by Tracy Chevalier. Participants must register online and provide an email address. The link to the Zoom meeting will be sent by email 15 minutes prior to the discussion. Tuesday, April 28 Evening Library Book Discussion Group - Now Online! 7:00 p.m. April's book is "Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum by Michael McCreary." This book is available to download at eLibraryNJ. Participants must register online and provide an email address. The link to the Zoom meeting will be sent by email 15 minutes prior to the discussion. Funny, You Don't Look Autistic is a BIG LIBRARY READ selection. Big Library Read connects readers around the world with the same book at the same time without any wait lists or holds. Borrow Funny, You Don't Look Autistic to join the book club. Big Library Read is running March 23 - April 13. Check out the bonus materials. Like many others on the autism spectrum, 20-something stand-up comic Michael McCreary has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he doesn't "look" autistic. But, as he's quick to point out in this memoir, autism "looks" different for just about everyone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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