Natalie Portman
Publisher
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Pub. Date
2006.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (115 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Directed by Oscar-winner Milos Foreman, "Goya's Ghosts" is a sweeping historical epic, told through the eyes of celebrated Spanish painter Francisco Goya (Stellan Skarsgard). Set against the backdrop of political turmoil at the end of the Spanish Inquisition and start of the invasion of Spain by Napoleon's army. Brother Lorenzo (Javier Bardem), an enigmatic, cunning member of the Inquisition's inner circle who becomes infatuated with Goya's teenage...
2) Annihilation
Language
English
Formats
Description
Biologist and former soldier Lena is shocked when her missing husband comes home near death from a top-secret mission into The Shimmer, a mysterious quarantine zone from which no one has ever returned. Now, Lena and her elite team must enter a beautiful, deadly world of mutated landscapes and creatures, to discover how to stop the growing phenomenon that threatens all life on Earth.
Publisher
IFC Films
Language
English
Formats
Description
Emilia's life takes an unexpected turn when Jack (Scott Cohen) and Emilia (Natalie Portman) lose their newborn daughter. Emilia struggles through her grief to connect with her new stepson William (Charlie Tahan) and also tries to overcome a long-standing rift in her relationship with her father caused by his infidelity. But perhaps the most difficult obstacle of all are the constant interferences of her husband's angry, jealous ex-wife, Carolyn (Lisa...
Publisher
Good Deed Entertainment
Language
English
Formats
Description
Told first-hand by some of Hollywood's leading voices behind and in front of the camera, THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING uncovers what is beneath one of the most confounding dilemmas in the entertainment industry - the under-representation and misrepresentation of women. It takes an incisive look at the history, empirical evidence, and systemic forces that foster gender discrimination and thus reinforce disparity in our culture. Most importantly,...
Language
English
Formats
Description
Anne Boleyn is a doe-eyed vixen who is ordered by her power-hungry uncle to bewitch King Henry VIII. Her shy sister Mary has always been in Anne's shadow. Anne is prettier, more accomplished, and desired by many men. So when the King picks Mary as his mistress, Anne turns on her sister and schemes to become not only the King's consort, but his new queen. Though the Boleyn girls' mother points out that her 'daughters are being traded like cattle for...
Author
Publisher
Feiwel & Friends
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
59 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"From realizing that there is no "right" way to live to respecting our planet and learning what really makes someone a winner, the messages at the heart of Natalie Portman's Fables are modern takes on timeless life lessons. Told with a playful, kid-friendly voice and perfectly paired with Janna Mattia's charming artwork, Portman's insightful retellings of The Tortoise and the Hare, The Three Little Pigs, and Country Mouse and City Mouse are ideal...
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Language
English
Formats
Description
Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi aid the Queen of Naboo in an attempt to thwart the invasion of her home planet, and discover Anakin Skywalker, a boy with strong Jedi powers; when political separatists attempt to assassinate Senator Amidala, Obi-Wan Kenobi tries to find out why, while Anakin begins a forbidden affair with her; Anakin begins a tragic transformation into the menacing Darth Vader when he is torn between the...
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2001
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (133 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 DVD with special features
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
As imminent conflict brews between the powerful Trade Federation and the peaceful planet of Naboo, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi travel to Naboo to warn the Queen of the galactic fallout which is to follow. Eventually, Naboo is invaded forcing the Jedis to evacuate the planet with the Queen and her court. They travel to the desert planet of Tatooine where they meet a slave boy called Anakin Skywalker who is evidently one...
10) Jackie
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2017
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray (ca. 99 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A searing and intimate portrait of one of the most important and tragic moments in American history, seen through the eyes of the iconic First Lady, then Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. The film places us in her world during the days immediately following her husband's assassination. Known for her extraordinary dignity and poise, here we see a psychological portrait of the First Lady as she struggles to maintain her husband's legacy and the world of 'Camelot'...
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray (112 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
On a journey to defeat an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot defeat, Thor reunites with Jane Foster and must sacrifice everything to save the world.
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2014
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (112 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Thor must embark on his most death-defying and personal journey yet. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot hold out, now Thor must seek out his foe, Loki.
13) Closer
Series
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
Edition
Widescreen presentation.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (104 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Dan, an aspiring novelist, cannot help but feel immensely attracted to Alice, a young American waitress and stripper who is in London after escaping from a failed relationship. After some time Dan meets Anna, a photographer who also attracts him. From there, things go downhill for Alice and Dan. Eventually Dan, Alice, Anna and Alice's fiancé, Larry, take part in a twisted dance of deceit, guilt and anger.
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Torn between loyalty to his mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the seductive powers of the Sith, Anakin Skywalker ultimately turns his back on the Jedi. This begins his complete journey to the dark side and his transformation into Darth Vader.
15) Black swan
Publisher
20th Century Fox
Pub. Date
2011.
Edition
Widescreen edition.
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray (108 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A psychological thriller set in the world of New York City ballet. An insecure ballet dancer wins the lead in Swan Lake but slowly loses her grip on sanity when a seductive newcomer is out to steal her role.
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2011, 1977
Edition
High definition.
Physical Desc
9 Blu-rays (805 min.) : Blu-ray, sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his young apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi aid the Queen of Naboo in an attempt to thwart the invasion of her home planet, and meanwhile discover Anakin Skywalker, a young boy with strong Jedi powers; when political seperatists attempt to assassinate Senator Amidala, Obi-Wan Kenobi tries to find out why, while Anakin begins a forbidden affair with Amidala; Anakin begins a tragic transformation into the menacing Darth Vader when...
17) V for Vendetta
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2006.
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray (approximately 132 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Set against the futuristic landscape of totalitarian Britain, this is the story of a young working-class woman, Evey, who is rescued from a life-and-death situation by a masked man known only as 'V.' Incomparably charismatic and ferociously skilled in the art of combat and deception, 'V' ignites a revolution when he urges his fellow citizens to rise up against tyranny and oppression. As Evey uncovers the truth about 'V's' mysterious background, she...
18) Your highness
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (1 hr., 43 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Two royal princes--slacker Thadeous (McBride) and the noble Fabious (Franco)--join with an elusive warrior (Portman) on a quest to free a princess from an evil wizard. Along the way, they'll have to vanquish horrific creatures and traitorous knights in this raunchy trip loaded with footage too outrageous for theaters"--Container.
19) Jackie
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A searing and intimate portrait of one of the most important and tragic moments in American history, seen through the eyes of the iconic First Lady, then Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. The film places us in her world during the days immediately following her husband's assassination. Known for her extraordinary dignity and poise, here we see a psychological portrait of the First Lady as she struggles to maintain her husband's legacy and the world of A...
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (143 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Ten years after the events of Phantom menace, Senator Padme Amidala survives an assassination attempt as she returns to Coruscant for an important vote. The Jedi Council send Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to protect her. After tracking the assassin, but failing to get any information from her, Obi-Wan is sent to Kamino to continue their investigations while Anakin is sent with Amidala to Naboo. While Anakin and Amidala are falling in love on...