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James and the giant peach
by:Selick, Henry
A wildly imaginative tale about a little boy who journeys to a wondrous city "where dreams come true."
Editions:114 Date:1994 - 2015 Type:Juvenile Rating:MPAA rating: PG; for some frightening images. Genre(s):Children's films, Juvenile works, Animated films, Drama, Animated films
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The Rocky Horror picture show
by:Sharman, Jim
A mixture of fantastical rock opera and horror movie spoof. A couple of ordinary kids have car trouble one dark and rainy night and knock on the door of a looming gothic mansion. They are stunned to learn that they have stumbled into an ongoing convention of kinky characters, hosted by Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a mad scientist from the planet Transsexual.
Editions:245 Date:1974 - 2020 Rating:MPAA rating: R. Genre(s):Drama, Musical films, Musical films, Science fiction films, Science fiction films
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Thelma & Louise
by:Scott, Ridley
Thelma is an abused and neglected wife, while her friend Louise is a bitter, hard-edged waitress. The two decide to take a brief vacation to escape the drudgery of their everyday lives. Immediately, they run into trouble, as Louise shoots and kills a man who tries to rape Thelma in the parking lot of a country bar.
Editions:285 Date:1984 - 2021 Rating:MPAA rating: R; for strong language and some violence and sensuality. Genre(s):Feature films, Action and adventure films, Action and adventure films, Drama, Road films
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Little women
by:Gerwig, Greta
Louisa May Alcott's classic coming-of-age story follows the childhood adventures of the four free-spirited March sisters and their family's struggles during the Civil War.
Editions:128 Date:1933 - 2020 Rating:MPAA rating: PG. Genre(s):Drama, History, Feature films, Film adaptations, Film adaptations
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Enchanted
by:Walt Disney Productions
The beautiful princess Giselle is banished from the animated land of Andalasia by the evil queen. She finds herself in the gritty streets of the real, modern-day Manhattan. Shocked by this strange new environment that does not operate on a "happily ever after" basis, Giselle finds herself adrift in a chaotic world that is badly in need of enchantment. Giselle begins to fall in love with the cynical, no-nonsense divorce lawyer who has come to her aid. Little does he realize that this joyful, wide-eyed innocent is about to enchant him.
Editions:74 Date:1983 - 2015 Rating:MPAA rating: Rated PG, some scary images and mild innuendo. Genre(s):Drama, Feature films, Fantasy comedies (Motion pictures), Fantasy comedies (Motion pictures), Animated films
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Dead man walking
by:Robbins, Tim (1958-....)
Tells the story of convicted killer Matthew Poncelet and Sister Helen Prejean, his spiritual advisor, and the journey they undertake in search of the truth.
Editions:197 Date:1985 - 2015 Rating:Rated R. Genre(s):Feature films, Drama, Feature films, Film adaptations, Film adaptations
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Bull Durham
by:Costner, Kevin
American romantic comedy, dealing with a very minor minor-league team and three of its current constituents, an aging baseball groupie that beds one player each season, a cocky foolish new pitcher, and the older, weary catcher brought in to wise the rookie up.
Editions:101 Date:1988 - 2018 Rating:Rated R. Special features contain unrated material. Genre(s):Feature films, Comedy films, Comedy films, Sports films, Sports films
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The client
by:Grisham, John
Two lawyers face off when an 11-year-old is torn between what he knows and what he can never reveal about a Mob murder.
Editions:123 Date:1004 - 2014 Rating:MPAA rating: PG-13; for child in jeopardy and brief language. Genre(s):Drama, Feature films, Thrillers (Motion pictures), Thrillers (Motion pictures), Film adaptations
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The lovely bones
by:Jackson, Peter, 1961-
When 14-year-old Susie Salmon was murdered, she left her unfinished life behind. Now from her place in a strange but beautiful in-between world, she must help her father catch her killer and protect her family before she can finally move on.
Editions:109 Date:2002 - 2012 Rating:MPAA rating: PG-13 ; for mature thematic material involving disturbing violent content and images, and some language. Genre(s):Feature films, Drama, Thrillers (Motion pictures), Thrillers (Motion pictures), Film adaptations
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Shall we dance?
by:Chelsom, Peter, 1956-
A lawyer's life and marriage take an unexpected turn when he follows a woman to a dance studio and begins to take lessons and finds he has a passion for dance. His wife thinks he is having an affair and hires a detective to follow him.
Editions:99 Date:2004 - 2013 Rating:MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sexual references and brief language. Genre(s):Drama, Feature films, Romantic comedy films, Feature films, Romantic comedy films
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