Ewen Bremner
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (91 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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As the mourners at a British country manor struggle valiantly to "keep a stiff upper lip," a dignified funeral devolves into a hilarious, no-holds-barred debacle of misplaced cadavers, indecent exposure, and shocking family secrets. This classic farce blows the lid off the proverbial coffin as "the film's delicious comic flourishes... are served up by an outstanding cast" (O, The Oprah Magazine).
3) Blackout
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (153 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Description
Edgy thriller following a man battling with his own soul as he makes a stab at salvation. Daniel Demoys has had it all - a loving wife, kids and the chance to make the world a better place. He's also an alcoholic and drug addict, and his behaviour is fast driving a wedge between him and his family. But when Daniel wakes up from another drunken night with blood stained hands, and realises he might be responsible for a murder, he is driven to despair....
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (108 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Description
Set in the small-town of Gutterbee, two hopeless dreamers join forces in a quest to erect the ultimate German sausage restaurant much to the irritation of the town’s residents who want to keep Gutterbee wholly American.
5) First Cow
Pub. Date
2020
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (121 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A loner and cook has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon Territory, though he only finds a connection with Chinese immigrants. The men collaborate on business, although its longevity Is reliant upon the participation of a wealthy landowner’s prized milking cow.
6) Royal Deceit
Pub. Date
1994.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (108 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Description
An ancient Danish story of evil, power and human spirit, that subsequently inspired William Shakespeare on his tragedy, Hamlet. When the king of Jutland is murdered by his brother, the dark prince claims both the throne and Queen Geruth. Although her son saw the murder, he feigns madness to spare his life. This historical drama features a stellar cast including Oscar-winners Christian Bale and Helen Mirren.
Pub. Date
1996.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (94 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Description
A groundbreaking sensation that wowed critics and audiences nationwide, TRAINSPOTTING is a wild mix of rebellious action and wicked humor. Four friends score and scam their way through a hyper-kinetic world of drugs, sex, and rock and roll, only to end up planning the ultimate scam. Set amongst the backdrop of Edinburgh and London in the 90s, this classic launched the careers of an outstanding cast that includes Ewan McGregor, Kelly Macdonald, Jonny...
8) Page eight
Series
Worricker trilogy volume 1
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (105 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Johnny Worricker is a long-serving MI5 officer. His boss and best friend Benedict Baron dies suddenly, leaving behind him an inexplicable file, threatening the stability of the organization. Meanwhile, a seemingly chance encounter with Johnny's striking next-door neighbor and political activist Nancy Pierpan seems too good to be true. Johnny is forced to walk out of his job, and then out of his identity to find out the truth.
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Details the near-disastrous mission in Somalia on October 3, 1993 where nearly 100 U.S. Army Rangers, commanded by Capt. Mike Steele. The troops were dropped by helicopter deep into the capital city of Mogadishu to capture two top lieutenants of a Somali warlord. The resulting action lead to a large and drawn-out firefight between the Rangers and hundreds of Somali gunmen. The battle led to the destruction of two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters and to...
10) Pearl Harbor
Pub. Date
[2001]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 183 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Two childhood best friends, Rafe and Danny, grow up wanting to fly planes. When Rafe gets the chance to join the Royal Air Force during World War II, he takes it, leaving his new love, Evelyn, a dedicated Navy nurse, and Danny, also a pilot, behind. Danny and Evelyn are transferred separately to the idyllic paradise of Hawaii, where they eventually meet through a connection to Rafe, who has been declared missing. But just as the love triangle begins...
11) Wonder Woman
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
2 videodisc (141 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Before she was Wonder Woman she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained warrior. When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, she leaves home to fight a war to end all wars, discovering her full powers and true destiny.