Here is a new DVD list highlighting various titles recently added to the library’s collection.
“Severance” – Season 1 – Website / Reviews
This psychological thriller series follows Mark Scout as he leads a team of employees who have undergone a surgical procedure to separate their work and personal memories.
“Conclave” – Website / Reviews
Based on the 2016 novel, this mystery/thriller follows Cardinal Lawrence who is tasked with one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, participating in the selection of a new pope.
“Strange Darling” – Website / Reviews
In this horror/thriller written and directed by JT Mollner, nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree.
“Anselm” – Website / Reviews
Wim Wenders’ documentary of painter and sculptor Anselm Kiefer traces the artist’s path from his native Germany to his current home in France, in a career that spans more than five decades.
“Pinocchio” – Website / Reviews
Director Guillermo del Toro & stop-motion legend Mark Gustafson reimagine the classic story of a wooden puppet brought to life in this Academy Award-winning stop-motion musical tale.
Continue reading “New DVD List: January 2025”
Here is a new DVD list highlighting various titles recently added to the library’s collection.
“Godzilla Minus One” – Website / Reviews
An Oscar winner for visual effects, this Japanese sci-fi/action film takes place in post-war Japan as traumatized survivors must fight off a giant, devastating monster.
“Marcel the Shell With Shoes On” – Website / Reviews
With the format of a mockumentary, this quirky and heartwarming comedy portrays the life of Marcel, a small sea snail (animated in stop motion) who lives with his grandmother.
“Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger” – Website / Reviews
In this documentary, director Martin Scorsese reflects on filmmakers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, whose decades-long collaboration led to a series of classics in of British cinema.
“Moonflower Murders” – Season 1 – Website / Reviews
Based on the bestselling book, this series follows editor-turned sleuth Susan Ryeland who must solve a disappearance by investigating the truth behind a real-life murder detailed in a novel.
“Speak No Evil” – Website / Reviews
A dream holiday turns into a living nightmare in this horror/thriller film when an American family is invited to the country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation.
Continue reading “New DVD List: December 2024”
Here is a new DVD list highlighting various titles recently added to the library’s collection.
“Thelma” – Website / Reviews
In this action comedy, a 93-year-old grandmother who loses money to a con artist embarks on a treacherous journey across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her.
“A Quiet Place, Day One” – Website / Reviews
When New York City comes under attack from an alien invasion, survivors try to find a way to safety in this sci-fi/horror prequel to “A Quiet Place.”
“Oddity” – Website / Reviews
A horror/thriller focusing on a blind psychic who attempts to uncover the dark truth behind her twin sister’s murder using supernatural means.
“The Night Agent” – Season 1 – Website / Reviews
This mystery/thriller series follows a low-level FBI agent who is thrown into a vast conspiracy about a mole at the highest levels of the United States government.
“Twisters” – Website / Reviews
The blockbuster disaster epic returns with whirlwind thrills as Kate and Tyler, rival storm chasers with distinct styles, race to survive a tornado season like no other. Continue reading “New DVD List: November 2024”
Here is a new DVD list highlighting various titles recently added to the library’s collection.
“Elsbeth” – Season 1 – Website / Reviews
A spinoff of “The Good Wife” & “The Good Fight,” this series follows unconventional attorney Elsbeth Tascioni who utilizes her unique point of view to corner criminals alongside the NYPD.
“Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project” – Website / Reviews
Shown at the True False Film Fest, this documentary travels through time and space to reveal the enduring influence of poet Nikki Giovanni and the revolutionary periods in which she wrote.
“Late Night With the Devil” – Website / Reviews
In this supernatural horror film, a live television broadcast of a popular late night talk show in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation’s living rooms.
“Love Lies Bleeding” – Website / Reviews
Set in 1989, this crime drama follows the relationship between a reclusive gym manager, who is part of a crime family, and an ambitious bodybuilder who’s heading to Las Vegas to pursue her dream.
“Longlegs” – Website / Reviews
This horror/thriller follows an FBI agent’s investigation of a serial killer with clues heavily steeped in the occult. Despite a mounting sense of dread, the agent must face her dark past to catch the killer.
Continue reading “New DVD List: October 2024”
Here is a new DVD list highlighting various titles recently added to the library’s collection.
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” – Website / Reviews
This action film prequel to “Mad Max: Fury Road,” explores the origins of the warrior Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy) as she navigates a brutal post-apocalyptic world and seeks redemption.
“The Bikeriders” – Website / Reviews
Drama about a Midwestern motorcycle club that evolves from a gathering place for local outsiders to a sinister gang, threatening the original group’s way of life.
“Mammals” – Miniseries – Website / Reviews
Twenty years after “Life of Mammals,” Sir David Attenborough revisits the world of mammals and the secrets of their success in this six part BBC documentary series.
“Origin” – Website / Reviews
An ambitious dramatization of journalist Isabel Wilkerson’s journey as she navigates profound personal loss and love while crossing continents and cultures to write her best-selling book, “Caste.”
“Swan Song” – Website / Reviews
An immersive documentary following a top ballet company as it prepares a new production of Swan Lake, showcasing intimate scenes of the creative process and the dancers’ personal lives. Continue reading “New DVD List: September 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.
Continue reading “New DVD List: August 2024”
Here is a new DVD list highlighting various titles recently added to the library’s collection.
“Monkey Man” – Website / Reviews
In this action film, a young man in a gorilla mask endures beatings in an underground club for meager pay. After years of suppressed rage, he tries to settle the score with those who took everything from him.
“The Iron Claw” – Website / Reviews
Based on a true story, this drama tells the tale of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in world of 1980s professional wrestling under the shadow of their domineering father and coach.
“Nowhere Special” – Website / Reviews
In this dramatic film, a terminally ill single father struggles to find the ideal family for his young son. Eventually, a social worker opens him up to solutions he never would have considered.
“The Old Oak” – Website / Reviews
An unexpected friendship between a struggling pub owner and a Syrian refugee opens up new possibilities for a divided village in this moving drama about loss, fear, and the difficulty of finding hope.
“Remembering Gene Wilder” – Website / Reviews
A documentary tribute to actor Gene Wilder’s life and career, featuring his iconic film roles, clips, outtakes, home movies, and interviews with collaborators like Mel Brooks, Alan Alda and Carol Kane.
Continue reading “New DVD List: July 2024”
Here is a new DVD list highlighting various titles recently added to the library’s collection.
“Anatomy of a Fall” – Website / Reviews
In this award-winning French legal drama, a woman becomes the prime suspect in her husband’s death, leading to a detailed examination of their marriage during the investigation and trial.
“Dune: Part Two” – Website / Reviews
The sci-fi saga continues with the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.
“Uncropped” – Website / Reviews
Executive produced by Wes Anderson, this documentary about legendary photojournalist James Hamilton recounts the stories behind his iconic images taken over the course of a five-decade career.
“MaryLand” – Miniseries – Website / Reviews
This PBS Masterpiece dramatic series follows two estranged sisters who reunite to unearth the truth about their mother’s sudden death and her double life on the Isle of Man.
“Fallen Leaves” – Website / Reviews
A romantic comedy-drama set in contemporary Helsinki. The film explores a timeless story about two lonely souls’ path to happiness — and the numerous hurdles they encounter along the way.
Continue reading “New DVD List: June 2024”
Here is a new DVD list highlighting various titles recently added to the library’s collection.
“The Act” – Limited Series – Website / Reviews
This is a dramatic eight-part series based on the bizarre Missouri true crime story. It explores the tragic relationship between young Gypsy Blanchard (Joey King) and her overprotective mother Dee De (Patricia Arquette).
“Lawmen: Bass Reeves” – Season 1 – Website / Reviews
From producers Taylor Sheridan and David Oyelowo, this fictional series inspired by real-life events follows Bass Reeves’ rise from enslavement to law enforcement as one of the first Black U.S. Deputy Marshals.
“Television Event” – Website / Reviews
A documentary that views the Cold War through the lens of TV network ABC as it narrowly succeeds in producing the most watched, most controversial made-for-TV movie, “The Day After,” in 1983.
“Werckmeister Harmonies” – Website / Reviews
This is a restored release of Béla Tarr’s 2000 dramatic Hungarian film. The story unfolds in an unnamed village, where, one day, a mysterious circus arrives and appears to awaken a kind of madness in the citizens.
“The Promised Land” – Website / Reviews
In this Danish historical drama set in 1755, Captain Ludvig Kahlen sets out to tame an uninhabitable land and build a colony in the name of the King, but he comes in conflict with the ruthless lord of the region. Continue reading “New DVD List: May 2024”
Here is a new DVD list highlighting various titles recently added to the library’s collection.
“Poor Things” – Website / Reviews
This Oscar nominated film is the tale of a woman brought back to life by a brilliant and unorthodox scientist. Seeking the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off on a whirlwind adventure across the continents.
“The Color Purple” – Website / Reviews
Based on the stage musical of the same name, which in turn draws inspiration from Alice Walker’s 1982 novel, this film is a decades-spanning tale of one woman’s journey to independence.
“Dream Scenario” – Website / Reviews
In this comedic drama, an ordinary family man (Nicholas Cage) finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly see him in their dreams and his newfound stardom takes a nightmarish turn.
“Immediate Family” – Website / Reviews
From the director of “The Wrecking Crew,” this documentary follows legendary 1970s session musicians who found success while performing with iconic singers Phil Collins, James Taylor, Carole King and others.
“Dreaming Whilst Black” – Season 1 – Website / Reviews
A comedy series that follows an aspiring London filmmaker trapped in his recruitment job. When an old friend fixes him an opportunity, he must decide between going all in or giving up his dream entirely.
Continue reading “New DVD List: April 2024”
