Kathleen Turner
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
In this sequel to "Romancing the Stone," Joan is kidnapped by a handsome Arab political leader, and it's up to Jack to rescue her. His efforts are further complicated by the fact that he is also being pursued by an angry former partner.
3) Yes please
Author
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
Description
The actress best known for her work on "Parks and Recreation" and "Saturday Night Live" reveals personal stories and offers her humorous take on such topics as love, friendship, parenthood, and her relationship with Tina Fey.
Publisher
Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
When a mother finds that her young daughter has withdrawn from reality, she and a well-meaning doctor struggle to come to the aid of the child. But when conventional science appears unable to reach the little girl, Ruth embarks on a journey within herself to unlock the mysteries that hold her daughter captive.
Series
Criterion collection volume 920
Language
English
Description
When school hunk Trip Fontain convinces the beautiful but sheltered Lisbon sisters to go to the prom, the romantic fantasies of a group of neighborhood boys threaten to come true--until all are engulfed in a stunning chain of events that will change their lives forever.
6) The estate
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Two sisters attempt to win over their terminally ill, difficult-to-please aunt in hopes of becoming the beneficiaries of her wealthy estate, only to find the rest of their greedy family members have the same idea in this hilarious comedy about family being the worst.
7) Marley & me
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
John and Jen are journalists who are a newly married couple. Marley is the adopted puppy that no one wants, a high-strung lab who is virtually untrainable. Marley shreds cushions, destroys floors and walls and most everything in between. Instead of taking him to the pound, they love their dog and he faithfully loves them in return. John and Jen eventually have three children and Jen gives up her career to be a mom. John's career continues to advance...
Publisher
MGM/UA Home Video
Pub. Date
[1994]
Language
English
Description
Comedy about a Jeff and Jane Blue, parents and espionage agents. They are ready to quit the business and lead a normal life in which to raise their little girl when they are persuaded out of their retirement to track down a corrupt Czech arms dealer.
10) Creepy creatures
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Join Clawdette, the black cat, in a fun-filled Halloween with creepy creatures.
Series
Publisher
Fox Lorber
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Recognized as the innovator of the hard-boiled detective novel, Dashiell Hammett succeeded in elevating the pulp genre to the level of fine literature. "American Masters: Dashiell Hammett. Detective. Writer." effectively tells the story of a man who traveled from the gritty American underworld to the pinnacle of literary society and the glamour of Hollywood only to watch it all escape his grasp.
Language
English
Description
A romance writer sets off to Colombia to pay the ransom of her kidnapped sister, and soon finds herself in the middle of a dangerous adventure. Thrown into a jungle full of gunfire, mud slides and poisonous snakes, Joan's only hope lies with Jack Colton, a rugged wanderer straight out of her novels. Together, they'll have to outwit the bandits and survive the jungle if they're to save her sister.
13) Body heat
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Language
English
Formats
Description
In a small Florida town, the weather is hot and steamy. Ned Racine is a seedy lawyer with an overactive sex drive. Things for Ned are about to get hotter. He makes a play for the intoxicating blonde he spots at an outdoor concert. As soon as he makes some progress, she disappears. He knows just enough about her to find her again. She invites him to her place to look at her wind chimes. She sends him away. But he knows she really wants him. The two...
Series
Complete Thin man collection volume disc 7
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Two documentaries saluting William Powell, originally silent film star and loveable villian and Myrna Loy's passage to the reigning queen of Hollywood.
15) Serial mom
Publisher
HBO Home Video
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
Housewife Turner is nearly perfect, except when someone violates her sense of appropriate conduct.
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Marley & me : John and Jen are journalists who are a newly married couple. Marley is the adopted puppy that no one wants, a high-strung lab who is virtually untrainable. Marley shreds cushions, destroys floors and walls and most everything in between. Instead of taking him to the pound, they love their dog and he faithfully loves them in return. John and Jen eventually have three children and Jen gives up her career to be a mom. John's career continues...
19) V.I. Warshawski
Language
English
Formats
Description
When V.I. Warshawski, a tough-talking, sexy Chicago private eye, is hired by the 13-year-old daughter of a murdered ex-hockey star, she gets caught up in an plot involving money, murder and the Windy City's most notorious hoods.
20) Prizzi's honor
Language
English
Formats
Description
Charley Partanna is a hit-man who works for the Prizzis, one of the richest crime syndicate families in the country. Unbeknownst to Charley, the Prizzis just hired Irene Walker, a free-lance killer, to eliminate someone who double-crossed them. When Irene and Charley fall in love their jobs become complicated, especially when each is given a contract that neither can go through with.