Albert Brooks
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
June 12, 2030 started out like any other day... until a massive earthquake devastated Los Angeles, and the government, always teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, was unable to respond. The fallout from the earthquake national hope for the future against assurances from the past, in this all-too-believable imagining of where today's challenges could lead us tomorrow
2) Finding Dory
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (Blu-ray) (approximately 97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Dory, the forgetful blue tang, suddenly remembers she has a family who may be looking for her, she, Marlin, and Nemo take off on a life-changing quest to find them, with help from Hank, a cantankerous octopus; Bailey, a beluga whale who's convinced his biological sonar skills are on the fritz; and Destiny, a nearsighted whale shark! Dive into the movie overflowing with unforgettable characters, dazzling animation, and gallons of fun!
4) Finding Nemo
Language
English
Description
In the depths of the Great Barrier Reef, Marlin, an overly protective clownfish, embarks on a daring rescue mission when his beloved son, Nemo, gets scooped up by a diver. With his unforgettable friend Dory by his side, Marlin encounters an ocean full of memorable comedic characters on his momentous journey -- to find Nemo.
5) Drive
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Driver is a Hollywood stunt driver by day, and moonlights as a top-notch getaway driver for hire in the criminal underworld. He finds himself a target for some of LA's most dangerous men after agreeing to aid the husband of his beautiful neighbor, Irene. When the job goes dangerously awry, the only way he can keep Irene and her son alive is to do what he does best, Drive!
6) Finding Dory
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Dory, the forgetful blue tang, suddenly remembers she has a family who may be looking for her, she, Marlin, and Nemo take off on a life-changing quest to find them, with help from Hank, a cantankerous octopus; Bailey, a beluga whale who's convinced his biological sonar skills are on the fritz; and Destiny, a nearsighted whale shark! Dive into the movie overflowing with unforgettable characters, dazzling animation, and gallons of fun!
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (87 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Homer saves a pig from being killed in Krusty Burger and adopts it, calling the animal Spider Pig. After two days, Spider Pig fills up a silo with its excrement and not knowing what else to do, Homer dumps the silo in the lake, polluting it. The angry population forces the Simpsons to move to Alaska.
8) Finding Nemo
Language
English
Formats
Description
The fretful Marlin and his young son Nemo become separated from each other in the Great Barrier Reef. Nemo, a clown fish, is unexpectedly taken from his home and thrust into a fish tank in a dentist's office overlooking Sydney Harbor. Buoyed by the companionship of a friendly fish named Dory, Marlin embarks on a dangerous trek and finds himself the unlikely hero.
9) Concussion
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Formats
Description
A dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known. Omalu|s emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful | and beloved | institutions in the world.
10) Mother!
Language
English
Description
After two failed marriages, a science fiction writer decides coming to terms with his mom will improve his chances for a successfull relationship, so he moves in with his mom.
11) Taxi driver
Language
English
Formats
Description
A lonely taxi driver tries to save a child prostitute and becomes infatuated with a political campaigner. He goes on a violent rampage when his dreams don't work out.
12) The Scout
Pub. Date
2001.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"A desperate Yankee scout who will do anything to sign a new prospect. Banished to Mexico to search for talent, he discovers the greatest young ballplayer he's ever seen. But once he gets him back home, he finds this new recruit has a few unexpected problems that may jeopardize both their jobs." -- container.
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A magical storyline about a desert-stranded pilot (Richard Kiley) and a wandering child from a faraway place. Together, the two share encounters that amuse, charm and touch the heart. Have you ever acquired wisdom from a fox (Gene Wilder)? Cared for a rose that was special beyond all other roses? Visited a far-off, far-out king? Witnessed the wily dance of a snake (Bob Fosse)? The universe-no, life-is an enchanting place, even more so when it's shared...
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 125 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The tale of an immigrant and his family trying to live the American Dream in the 1980s and expand their business amidst rampant violence, urban decay, and corrupt city officials during one of the most dangerous years in the city's history.
Pub. Date
c2007
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (87 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Lisa convinces the locals to clean up the polluted Lake Springfield after a crowd of fans sink the Green Day concert stage. Meanwhile, Homer saves a pig from being killed in Krusty Burger and adopts it, calling the animal Spider Pig. After two days, Spider Pig fills up a silo with its excrement and not knowing what else to do, Homer dumps the silo in the lake, polluting it. The angry population forces the Simpsons to move to Alaska. Meanwhile, the...
17) Dr. Dolittle
Pub. Date
1998.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (85 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A doctor finds out he can understand what animals are saying. When the animals find out, his world is turned upside down.
18) The in-laws
Pub. Date
[2003]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When two fathers of an engaged couple meet for the first time, they know they are very different. One is a podiatrist, happy with his quiet life. The other is a CIA operative, who lives life on the edge, and when circumstances gets out-of-hand, involves the other in an arms-smuggling sting.
19) Finding Nemo
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
2 videodisc (100 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. +
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Nemo, a young clownfish, is unexpectedly carried far from home, his overprotective father, Marlin, and Dory, a friendly but forgetful regal blue tang fish, embark on an epic journey that leads to encounters with vegetarian sharks, surfer dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish and hungry seagulls!