Judd Hirsch
Language
English
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Description
Dramatic biography of John Nash, a mathematical genius, who made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his schizophrenia, and finally, late in life, received the Nobel Prize.
3) Tower heist
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
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Description
Queens native Josh Kovacs has managed one of the most luxurious and well-secured residences in New York City for more than a decade. Under his watchful eye, nothing goes undetected. In the swankiest unit atop Josh's building, Wall Street titan Arthur Shaw is under house arrest after being caught stealing two billion from his investors. The hardest hit among those he defrauded? The tower staffers whose pensions he was entrusted to manage.
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare people for the aliens' advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring the world back from the brink of extinction.
5) Uncut gems
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Formats
Description
A charismatic jeweler makes a high-stakes bet that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. In a precarious high-wire act, he must balance business, family, and adversaries on all sides in pursuit of the ultimate win.
7) Showing Up
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A sculptor preparing to open a new show tries to work amidst the distractions and dramas of family and friends. The vibrant and captivatingly funny portrait of art & craft from beloved director Kelly Reichardt paints a wry, affectionate picture of friendship, rivalry, and the compulsion to create" --Container.
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (490 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
This sitcom followed the life of a group of cabbies in New York. The group, employees of the Sunshine Cab Company, was made up a motley crew including Bobby, a frustrated actor, Tony, a struggling boxer, Louie, the tyranical dispatcher, and Reverend Jim.
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (924 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Henry has a vested interest in studying the dead: He is immortal, and only his best friend and confidant, Abe, full of life at age 75, knows Henry's secret. Henry hasn't aged at all since the clock stopped 200 years ago, but he's managed to be discreet without anyone finding out his affliction. That task becomes increasingly difficult when he meets NYPD detective Jo Martinez, who is fascinated by Henry after learning he was the sole survivor of a...
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (581 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Jim might not be firing on all cylinders, but his amazing psychic abilities are; Elaine blows a gasket when she catches Louie spying on her in the garage bathroon; Tony, meanwhile, appears back on the fast track to boxing fame; Bobby hits town with some big career news; Alex has outrageous run-ins with both his estranged father and his ex-wife; and Latka may actually marry Simka if his suave alter-ego Vic Ferrari doesn't accidentally get in the way....
11) Ordinary people
Series
Pub. Date
2001.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD)(124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
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Description
The "ordinary" existence of an upper middle class family is shattered by the accidental death of the oldest son.
Series
Pub. Date
2004.
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs in 3 separate volumes (DVD) (approximately 540 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Louie De Palma is a cantankerous taxi dispatcher for a New York City taxi company. He tries to maintain order over the varied collection of strange characters who drive for him. As he bullies and insults them from the safety of his "cage," they form a special bond among themselves, becoming friends and supporting each other through the inevitable trials and tribulations of life.
14) A beautiful mind
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (DVD) (135 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Dramatic biography of John Nash, a mathematical genius, who made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his schizophrenia, and finally, late in life, received the Nobel Prize.