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Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Formats
Description
A satirical comedy about a down-on-his-luck publicist who discovers a recently released mental health patient who looks just like a misbehaving movie star. The publicist subs him into a film, creating a new star. But fame and fortune are not all they are cracked up to be.
2) Stan & Ollie
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
One of the world's great comedy teams set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953. Diminished by age and with their golden era as the kings of Hollywood comedy now behind them, they face an uncertain future. As the charm and beauty of their performances shine through, they re-connect with their adoring fans. The tour becomes a hit, but Stan and Ollie can't quite shake the specter of Laurel and Hardy's past.
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace, right after the publication of Wallace's groundbreaking epic novel, 'Infinite jest.' Based on David Lipsky's critically-acclaimed memoir "Although of course you end up becoming yourself: a road trip with David Foster Wallace."
4) The wrestler
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (109 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Back in the late '80s, Randy 'The Ram' Robinson was a headlining professional wrestler. Now, decades past his prime, he barely gets by working small wrestling shows in VFW halls and as a part-time grocery store employee. He faces health problems that may end his wrestling career and is attempting to come to terms with his life outside the ring. He wants to reconcile with the daughter he abandoned in childhood and begins a relationship with a stripper....
6) The song
Pub. Date
2015
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 116 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Aspiring singer, songwriter Jed King is struggling to catch a break and escape the long shadow of his famous father when he reluctantly agrees to a gig at a local vineyard harvest festival. Jed meets the vineyard owner's daughter, Rose, and a romance quickly blooms. Soon after their wedding, Jed writes Rose a song, which becomes a breakout hit. Suddenly thrust into a life of stardom and a world of temptation, his life and marriage begin to fall apart....
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
One year after the events of the original Rock Dog, Bodi and his band, True Blue, have become locally famous in the Village of Snow Mountain; they even have devoted fans! But when a music mogul named Lang gives them the opportunity to tour with pop sensation Lil Foxy, Bodi and his friends learn that fame comes at a price, and ultimately discover that only by staying true to themselves can they unleash the power of rock 'n roll!
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (92 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
For eleven years, the six-person comedy team known as The Commune has killed onstage, waiting for its big break. The team finds itself at a crossroads, when one of the group becomes a solo success and the others start to wonder if they will make it after all.
11) A star is born
Pub. Date
[1999]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (176 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Drunken waning movie star Norman Maine meets showgirl Esther Blodgett when he literally stumbles into her act one night. A friendship develops which blossoms into romance but tensions increase as Esther's career takes off while Norman's plummets.
13) Brüno
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (82 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
As Bruno travels the world in search of fame, no one, whether they are celebrities, politicians or even terrorists, will be spared from his signature sense of style and his wickedly off-kilter manner. And, yes, they are all real situations. Prepare yourself for non-stop laughs and outright gasps when you experience the unforgettable antics of Bruno.
14) The gilded lily
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (84 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Newspaper reporter Peter Dawes (MacMurray) and stenographer Marilyn David (Colbert), nicknamed Lynn, meet regularly on a park bench sharing popcorn along with their dreams. Their budding romance is soon threatened by a chance meeting between Marilyn and Charles Gray (Ray Milland), an English nobleman visiting America."--Set container.
15) Sparkle
Pub. Date
2007.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 sound disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.).
Language
English
Description
This song and dance tells the story of three sisters struggling to find stardom as a singing group. But they learn that wishing on a star is one thing, and that being the star can be a one-way ticket to self-destruction.
16) Yesterday
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Jack Malik was just another struggling songwriter... but that was yesterday. After a mysterious blackout, Jack discovers he is the only person on earth who remembers The Beatles! As he rockets to fame by passing off the Fab Four's songs as his own, Jack risks losing Ellie--the one person who has loved him and believed in him from the start. Before the door to his old life closes forever, Jack must decide if all he needs is love, after all.
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray disc (122 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (46 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 19 cm.)
Language
English
Description
The story of a husband and wife who are serial killers involved in a cross-country killing spree that elevates them from fugitives into media celebrities
18) Rudo y Cursi
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 102 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
Español
Description
From the rural banana plantation where they play soccer for the village team to the big city stadiums, two brothers have become rivals and battle each other on opposing sides. When a talent scout gets stranded in their tiny town, brothers Beto and Tato are discovered. They are whisked away to Mexico City to play for the big leagues where they quickly achieve fame. Beto is nicknamed 'Rudo' for his hotheaded goalkeeper style and Tato is called 'Cursi'...
19) Brüno
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 82 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
As Bruno travels the world in search of fame, no one, whether they are celebrities, politicians or even terrorists, will be spared from his signature sense of style and his wickedly off-kilter manner. And, yes, they are all real situations.
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