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New & Coming Soon Movies and TV October 2017 |
Do you LOVE book lists? Well, so do we! We are now offering regular "Handpicked by" lists, featuring titles of books and more, specially curated by our own RFPL librarians and staff. Check them out below, and click here to subscribe: Click on the title to check availability and to log in to place holds online. To place holds by phone, please call us 708-366-5205. During open hours, you can also chat with us at www.riverforestlibrary.org. It's easy! |
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DunkirkIn May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated. Acclaimed auteur Christopher Nolan directs this World War II thriller about the evacuation of Allied troops from the French city of Dunkirk before Nazi forces can take hold. DVD DRM DUN |
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The HouseScott and Kate Johansen must figure out a way to earn some money after their daughter's scholarship falls through. When all else fails, the desperate couple join forces with their neighbor Frank to start an underground casino in his home. As the cash rolls in and the good times fly, Scott and Kate soon learn that they may have bitten off more than they can chew. DVD COM HOU |
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House On Willow StreetThe perfect kidnapping goes gruesomely awry in this shock-a-minute, supernatural wild ride. Led by the tough-as-nails Hazel, a band of desperate criminals abduct Katherine, the daughter of an ultra-wealthy family, for ransom. What the gang doesn't realize is that although they have Katherine's body, her soul is already in possession of a demonic force that's about to turn the tables on them. Cue a cavalcade of carnage, all building up to a totally twisted, off-the-rails finale. DVD HOR HOU |
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My Cousin RachelA young Englishman plots revenge against his mysterious, beautiful cousin, believing that she murdered his guardian. But his feelings become complicated as he finds himself falling under the beguiling spell of her charms. DVD SUS MYC |
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ShackBased on the best-selling novel, The Shack takes us on a father's uplifting spiritual journey. After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips spirals into a deep depression causing him to question his innermost beliefs. Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a mysterious letter urging him to an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Despite his doubts, Mack journeys to the shack and encounters an enigmatic trio of strangers. Through this meeting, Mack finds important truths that will transform his understanding of his tragedy and change his life forever. DVD SF SHA |
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Crashing: The Complete First SeasonThe semi-autobiographical show follows Pete as he tries to become a stand-up comedian after his wife cheats on him and he's left with nothing else. When Pete hits rock bottom, he tries his best at stand-up shows; however, he's not as talented as he would like to think, and it's only with the help of other famous comedians that he's able to learn the ropes. Artie Lange & T.J. Miller, playing fictional versions of themselves, teach him how to be spontaneous, irreverent and careless, helping Pete shed his old self and take on a new persona. DVD SER COM CRA |
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Divided States of AmericaFRONTLINE investigates the partisanship that gridlocked Washington in the Obama era and the polarized America at the start of Donald Trump's presidency. Examines how President Obama's promise of change and unity collided with political realities, racial tensions, and the growing dysfunction in Washington D.C DVD NF SOC DIV |
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Grimm: Season SixIn the sixth and final season of "Grimm", Nick Burkhardt must look to his ancestors for strength to save the world from a terrifying end as he faces off against a seemingly unbeatable foe. DVD SER DRM GRI |
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Ray DonovanIn this Showtime crime drama, professional "fixer" Ray Donovan works to make the complicated problems of his elite Los Angeles clients vanish, while struggling to get a handle on his own personal and family life. In the wake of a devastating confession at the close of the previous season, Ray now finds himself attempting to reconnect with his faith and family, including his father Mickey, while also resolving a series of dangerous cases for his clients. DVD SER DRM RAY |
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Spider-Man: Homecoming Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony Stark, Parker starts to embrace his newfound identity as Spider-Man. He also tries to return to his normal daily routine -- distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just a friendly neighborhood superhero. Peter must soon put his powers to the test when the evil Vulture emerges to threaten everything that he holds dear. BLU SPI
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