New DVD List: August 2024

Here is a new DVD list highlighting various titles recently added to the library’s collection.

“Ted Lasso: The Richmond Way” – Complete Series – Website / Reviews
This comedy/drama series follows an American college football coach who is hired to lead an English soccer team where his folksy, optimistic leadership proves unexpectedly successful.

“The Boy and the Heron” – Website / Reviews 
An Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Film, this is a semi-autobiographical fantasy about life, death, and creation, in tribute to friendship, from Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki.

“The Fall Guy” – Website / Reviews 
A stuntman (Ryan Gosling) must track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy, and win back the love of his life (Emily Blunt) while still doing his day job in this action-packed thrill ride.

“Wicked Little Letters” – Website / Reviews
Based on a true story, this mystery/comedy follows a series of bizarre events as the pious and reserved Edith receives a string of crude letters, supposedly from her boisterous neighbour Rose.

“Perfect Days” – Website / Reviews 
This quiet drama follows a toilet cleaner in Tokyo, who cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and photographing trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on the beauty in the world.

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