John Leguizamo
Author
Language
English
Description
This Eisner Award nominee, a graphic novel adaptation of the award-winning Broadway play Ghetto Klown, is a "hilarious Hollywood memoir" (Lin-Manuel Miranda, from his introduction) and "autobiographical dynamite” (Pulitzer Prize–winning author Junot Díaz).
Tony Award winner John Leguizamo lays bare his life story in this graphic novel illustrated by artists Christa Cassano and Shamus Beyale.
...Tony Award winner John Leguizamo lays bare his life story in this graphic novel illustrated by artists Christa Cassano and Shamus Beyale.
2) Ghetto Klown
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
In this graphic-novel adaptation of his award-winning Broadway memoir, John Leguizamo lays bare his life story, sharing memories of his early years as an actor on stage, on television, and in major motion pictures opposite some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, such as Al Pacino, Patrick Swayze, and Steven Seagal, and working for directors Baz Luhrmann and Brian De Palma. Leguizamo opens up about his loves and marriages, while addressing self-doubt...
4) 11:55
Author
Language
English
Description
Returning from deployment in Afghanistan, a U.S. Marine (Victor Almanzar) must face the consequences of a violent past he hoped he had left behind with the help of fellow vet (John Leguizamo).
5) Dark Blood
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (83 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
Español
Description
A father (John Leguizamo) waits for his prison sentence for a revenge crime against the man who killed his child, meanwhile facing horrible abuse from inmates and prison guards.
Publisher
Vertical Entertainment
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (117 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Based on a true story from 1998, five Latinx and Black teenagers from the toughest underserved ghetto in Miami fight their way into the National Chess Championship under the guidance of their unconventional but inspirational teacher.
7) Spun
Publisher
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Pub. Date
2002.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (101 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
This dark comedy focuses on the anarchic adventures of a college drop-out named Ross (Jason Schwartzman) who has an unhealthy appetite for illegal drugs, particularly amphetamine sulphate, or speed. Having met a heavyweight dealer and drug manufacturer, Ross agrees to become his driver, a job that leads him into a series of manic and increasingly bizarre situations that distract him from his personal quest to find his errant girlfriend. Official Selection...
8) Underdogs
Publisher
Shout Studios
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (85 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
A young man named Amadeo sets off on an unexpected adventure with the players of his beloved Foosball game.
10) Nancy
Publisher
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Language
English
Formats
Description
A serial imposter, Nancy (Andrea Riseborough, *Birdman, Mandy*) becomes increasingly convinced she was kidnapped as a child, and when she meets a couple whose daughter went missing thirty years ago, the power of emotion threatens to overcome all rationality. Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize - Dramatic and winner of the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the **Sundance Film Festival**. Nominated for Best First Screenplay and Best Supporting Female...
11) Meadowland
Publisher
Cineverse
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (95 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
In the hazy aftermath of an unimaginable loss, couple Sarah (Olivia Wilde) and Phil (Luke Wilson) come unhinged, recklessly ignoring the repercussions.
14) Encanto
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Madrigals live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal, every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional...
15) Sisters
Publisher
Universal
Language
English
Formats
Description
Two sisters decide to throw one last house party before their parents sell their family home.
"Whatever characters they're playing, Fey and Poehler can be counted on to infuse even their crassest moments with disarming likability. "Sisters" goes for broke in both directions, with winning, helplessly entertaining results."--Washington Post
"It's heartening to see energetic supporting players accommodated so generously in a vehicle otherwise decisively...
16) Empire
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
c2003
Edition
Widescreen presentation (2.34:1).
Physical Desc
1 DVD (99 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The tough, gritty streets of the South Bronx meets the white-collar world of Wall Street, as a charismatic Latino gangster tries to escape from his criminal past. He tries to make a legitimate life for himself, only to discover that the price he must pay for his new lifestyle will end up costing him more than he ever imagined.
18) Joe the king
Publisher
Trimark Home Video
Pub. Date
c1999
Edition
Letterbox.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (100 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Joe Henry, a sensitive but tough working class kid, struggles valiantly to survive the collosal roadblocks fate has placed in his path, while relating to his drunken, abusive father, a cynical busboy at the local greasy spoon, his burnt-out mom, and his inept guidance counselor.
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2014
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray (approximately 87 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
For the first time in movie history, audiences will truly see and feel what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. Meet dinosaurs more real than anyone has ever seen and take off on a thrilling prehistoric adventure, where Patchi, an underdog dinosaur, triumphs against all odds to become a hero for the ages
20) The happening
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray (91 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
An unstoppable event threatens the world's population by attacking the most basic human instinct of all- survival. Elliot Moore is an ordinary man who is trying to save his family from a terrifying, invisible killer. As Elliot discovers the incredible possibility of what is happening, it becomes very clear that no one is safe.