Listing of Described Videos

The descriptive video collection is divided into thirteen categories. Below please find the category links, followed by the video ratings key. For additional information, call the Library at 617-972-7240, 1-800-852-3133 or email Library@Perkins.org.

Descriptive Video Collection

Categories:

1. ACTION & ADVENTURE
2.COMEDY
3. DRAMA
4. FAMILY & CHILDREN’S CLASSICS
5. HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARIES
6. HOLIDAY FAVORITES
7. MUSICALS
8. MYSTERY & SUSPENSE
9. ROMANCE
10. SCIENCE
11. SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY & HORROR
12. TELEVISION CLASSICS
13. WESTERNS

Ratings Key:
MPAA = Motion Picture Association of America

G = MPAA rating for media suitable for general audiences.
PG = MPAA rating for media where parental guidance is suggested.
PG-13 = MPAA rating for media suitable for children 13 and above.
R = MPAA rating for media suitable for anyone 17 and above. NR = Not Rated.

1. ACTION & ADVENTURE

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THE AFRICAN QUEEN - 1951 NR 104 min
Filmed in the African jungle, this legendary World War I classic, which earned Humphrey Bogart a Best Actor Oscar, is an entertaining mix of romance, comedy and adventure. A gin-loving river trader (Bogart) rescues an abandoned missionary (Katherine Hepburn) on the war-torn African Queen. Their perilous escape turns into an outright battle against nature, the Germans and finally each other as the tempestuous pair realize they've fallen in love. Directed by John Huston.

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ALGIERS - 1938 NR 95 min
Up in the Casbah, Pepe le Moko (Charles Boyer) reigns like a prince: elegant boulevardier one moment, and efficient gang leader the next. He has everything except his freedom, because in the modern city of Algiers below, Pepe le Moko is a wanted criminal with no place to hide. Confined to the Casbah, he dreams of returning to Paris. He meets an alluring woman (Hedy Lamarr) and decides to return with her to Paris. However, to reach the ship, he must cross the city; and the police are waiting.

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APOLLO 13 - 1995 PG 140 min
The American public thought Apollo 13 was just another "routine" space flight - until these words pierced the immense void of space: "Houston, we have a problem." Stranded 205,000 miles from Earth in a crippled spacecraft, astronauts Jim Lovel (Tom Hanks), Fred Haise (Bill Paxton) and Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) fight a desperate battle to survive. Meanwhile, at Mission Control, astronaut Ken Mattingly (Gary Sinise), flight director Gene Dranz (Ed Harris) and a heroic ground crew race against time - and the odds – to bring them home. Directed by Ron Howard.

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THE ARROW - 1957 NR 94 min
In the late 1950s, as the Cold War got colder, a team of Canadian designers and engineers created a marvel: A supersonic jet fighter with the potential to shatter all existing speed and altitude records and make Canada a leader in the rapidly growing aviation industry. The team fights to keep the dream alive even as government-appointed "destroy and dispose" squads arrive to obliterate everything they've created. Based on a true story.

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BEAT THE DEVIL- 1954 NR 91 min
Drawn by a half-baked scheme to corner the uranium market in British East Africa, a motley crew of con men and ne'er-do-wells assemble in a small resort town on the southern coast of Italy. The success of the scheme is threatened from the start by their mutual suspicions and their underhanded efforts to defraud, doublecross or do each other in. And only the winner will Beat the Devil. Relations deteriorate rapidly when transportation problems strand them in a hostile African country. Stars Humphrey Bogart, Gina Lollabridgida, Robert Morley, Jennifer Jones and Peter Lorre. Directed by John Huston.

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BLACKBEARD, THE PIRATE - 1944 NR 98 min
It's late in the 17th Century, and the Spanish Main is overrun with pirates. The King of England has commissioned Sir Henry Morgan (William Bendix), himself a former privateer, to clear the Caribbean of the rogues he once commanded. Morgan has high ambitions of his own, but his lust for gold and power is surpassed by one of the buccaneers, Blackbeard (Robert Newton).

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BMX BANDITS - 1983 NR 92 min
When three Australian BMX bikers stumble on a cache of two-way radios, they decide to sell them. Little do they know that the radios are tuned to the police frequency and belong to a gang of bank robbers. While the kids and their customers inadvertently disrupt police radio traffic, two bumbling thieves scour the city, determined to recover their equipment. But neither the cops nor the robbers are any match for these resourceful teens. BMX Bandits is jam-packed with high jinks and audacious Aussie humor and features Nicole Kidman in her first major role.

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CALL OF THE WILD - 1972 PG 106 min
In the midst of the Klondike gold rush, adventurer John Thornton (Charlton Heston) makes an acquaintance who will become his boon companion, a German Shepard named Buck. Irresistibly, a call of the wild takes them into the thick of an exciting, boisterous, and unpredictable era which is vividly recreated in this adaptation of Jack London's classic wilderness saga. Also stars Michelle Mercier, George Eastman and Maria Rohm. Directed by Ken Annakin.

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CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER- 1994 PG-13 141 min
Harrison Ford returns as CIA agent Jack Ryan. When his mentor Admiral James Greer (James Earl Jones) becomes gravely ill, Ryan is appointed acting CIA Deputy Director of Intelligence. His first assignment is to investigate the murder of one of the President's friends, a prominent U.S. businessman with secret ties to Colombian drug cartels. Unbeknownst to Ryan, the CIA has already dispatched a field operative (Willem Dafoe) to lead a para-military force against the Colombian drug lords. Directed by Phillip Noyce.

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COLD SWEAT - 1971 PG 96 min
When a desperate band of cutthroats show up to collect a debt from his checkered past, the happy, laid-back life of fishing charter captain Joe Martin takes a swift turn toward disaster. To ensure his compliance, the gang, led by the worldly and ruthless Captain Ross, hold Joe’s lovely wife and their young daughter hostage. With his loved ones’ lives hanging in the balance, the mayhem escalates to a fiery conclusion. Starring Charles Bronson, Liv Ullmann, James Mason, Jill Ireland. Directed by Terence Young.

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DANTE’S PEAK - 1997 PG-13 109 min
Without warning, day becomes night, air turns to fire, and solid ground melts beneath white-hot lava. From Director Roger Donaldson comes an adventure starring Pierce Brosnan and Linda Hamilton. Welcome to the town of Dante's Peak, where a long-dormant volcano is about to erupt with devastating force.

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DICK TRACY - 1990 PG 105 min
Warren Beatty directs and stars in this adaptation of Chester Gould's famous comic strip. Against a stylized backdrop of 1930s Chicago, detective hero Dick Tracy battles gangster Big Boy Caprice -- and temptation in the form of blonde bombshell Breathless Mahoney (Madonna).

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THE FUGITIVE - 1993 PG-13 131 min
Harrison Ford stars as prison escapee Dr. Richard Kimble, in this film based on the TV series, The Fugitive. Kimble is a Chicago surgeon falsely convicted of killing his wife, and he is determined to prove his innocence by leading his pursuers to the one-armed man who actually committed the crime. Sam Gerard (Tommy Lee Jones) is the U.S. Marshal on Kimble's trail. Also stars Sela Ward, Joe Pantoliano, Andreas Katsulas and Jeroen Krabbe. Directed by Andrew Davis.

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GLADIATOR - 2000 R 155 min
Roman general refuses to transfer his loyalty to the new emperor, Commodus, and suffers the consequences, winding up as a gladiator in the Roman Colosseum. Starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nelson, Oliver Reed, Derek Jacobi, Djmon Hounsou and Richard Harris. Directed by Ridley Scott.

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THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER - 1989 PG 135 min
Based on Tom Clancy's bestseller, The Hunt for Red October is filled with high-tech excitement and the tension of men who hold Doomsday in their hands. A new, technologically-superior Soviet nuclear sub, the Red October, is heading for the U.S. coast under the command of Captain Marko Ramius (Sean Connery). The American government thinks Ramius is planning to attack. A lone CIA analyst (Alec Baldwin) has a different idea: he thinks Ramius is planning to defect, but he has only a few hours to find him and prove it – because the entire Russian naval and air commands are also trying to find him. Also stars Scott Glenn, James Earl Jones, and Sam Neill. Directed by John McTiernan.

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INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE - 1989 PG-13 126 min
Harrison Ford stars as Indiana Jones and Sean Connery joins the fun as Indy's feisty dad. The Joneses set out to find the mystically-empowered Holy Grail and encounter many spectacular pursuits and narrow escapes. Also stars Alison Doody, John Rhys-Davies, Julian Glover, and River Phoenix. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

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KANSAS CITY CONFIDENTIAL - 1952 NR 99 min
When Joe Rolph, a down-on-his-luck war vet, is framed in a million-dollar bank robbery, he swears to get even with the vicious criminals who pulled the daring heist. The trail leads him from the mean streets and back alleys of Kansas City to the steamy tropics of Mexico – and a series of deadly confrontations with the murderous gang members and their ruthless double-crossing leader. Stars John Payne, Lee Van Cleef, Neville Brand, Jack Elam and Preston Foster. Directed by Phil Karlson.

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME - 1932 NR 63 min
When renowned, big game hunter Bob Rainsford is shipwrecked on a tropical island, he finds himself faced with a deadly challenge. The owner of the island, Count Zaroff, is also an avid hunter. Jaded with killing animals, he now amuses himself by tracking human prey. And Rainsford is to be his next quarry. Stars Joel McCrea, Leslie Banks, Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, Noble Johnson. Directed by Irving Pichel and Ernest B. Shoedsack.

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NIGHT TRAIN TO MUNICH - 1940 NR 94 min
On the brink of World War II, a Nazi agent (Paul Heinreid) boldly kidnaps a scientist whose research is vital to the German war machine. A dashing young British intelligence officer (Rex Harrison) conceives a plan to snatch the scientist and his lovely daughter (Margaret Lockwood) from Hitler's clutches and escape with them on the night train to munich. Too soon the Nazi agent discovers the plan and the chase is on. Also stars Basil Radford and Naunton Wayne. Directed by Carol Reed.

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ONE OF OUR AIRCRAFT IS MISSING - 1941 NR 103 min
The tide of World War II is turning, and British aircraft have begun to bomb Germany. On a daring raid over Stuttgart, bomber "B for Bertie" is hit by flak. Unable to nurse the plane home, the 6-man crew is obliged to bail out over occupied Holland. With half the country to cross and every step requiring a signed permit from the German military authorities, the crew's only hope of reaching home is the courage of the Dutch people. Stars Peter Ustinov, Godfrey Tearle, Eric Portman and Hugh Williams. Directed by Michael Powell.

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OVERLANDERS - 1946 NR 91 min
During World War II, with the Japanese threatening invasion, northern Australians must abandon their homes and flee to the safety of the south. The cattle ranchers of the outback are obliged to kill their herds or leave them to feed the invading army. But one man, knowing bullocks are worth more than bullets, does his part for the war effort and has a daring dream. Can a small but courageous team drive a huge herd of cattle south across 1500 miles of semi-desert? Starring Chips Rafferty, Daphne Campbell.

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PATRIOT GAMES - 1992 R 117 min
Harrison Ford stars as Jack Ryan in this explosive thriller based on Tom Clancy's best-seller. His days as an intelligence agent behind him, Jack Ryan has traveled to London to vacation with his wife (Anne Archer) and child (Thora Birch). Meeting his family outside of Buckingham Palace, Ryan is caught in the middle of a terrorist attack on Lord Holmes (James Fox), a member of the Royal Family. Also stars Patrick Bergin and James Earl Jones. Directed by Phillip Noyce.

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PIMPERNEL SMITH - 1941 NR 83 min
Updating his role from the 1934 film, Leslie Howard plays the part of a seemingly absent-minded Cambridge archaeology professor. As Europe edges toward World War II in the late 1930s, a daring escape artist with a whistled refrain as his trademark who secretly rescues intellectuals and humanitarian opponents from the clutches of the Nazis. Based on an original story by A.G. MacDonell and Wofgang Wilhelm. Also stars Mary Morris, Francis L. Sullivan, and David Tomlinson. Directed by Leslie Howard.

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RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK - 1981 PG 115 min
Harrison Ford stars as an archaeologist in the first Indiana Jones movie. He hates Nazis, and he'll stop at nothing to keep those “goose-stepping goons” from obtaining the mystical Ark of the Covenant. Also stars Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Ronald Lacy, John Rhys-Davis and Denholm Elliott. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

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RANSOM - 1996 R 121 min
Mel Gibson stars as Tom Mullen, a wealthy executive, whose charmed life is suddenly shattered when his young son is abducted and held for ransom by a gang of ruthless criminals. That's when Mullen defies the experts and takes matters into his own hands, boldly turning the tables on the kidnappers in a last chance effort to rescue his son. Also stars Rene Russo, Gary Sinise, Delroy Lindo and Lili Taylor. Directed by Ron Howard.

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SAVING PRIVATE RYAN - 1998 R 145 min
Seen through the eyes of a squad of American soldiers, the story begins with World War II's historic D-Day invasion, then moves beyond the beach as they embark on a dangerous mission. Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) must take his men behind enemy lines to find Private James Ryan, whose three brothers have been killed in combat. Faced with impossible odds, the men question their orders. Why are eight men risking their lives to save just one? Also stars Tom Sizemore, Jeremy Davies, Edward Burns, Adam Goldberg, Vin Diesel and Matt Damon. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

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THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL - 1935 NR 98 min
As the Reign of Terror rages through France in the spring of 1792, the only hope for the aristocratic families waiting in the shadow of the guillotine is a mysterious and daring master of disguise who rescues as many of them as he can. Outraged, Robespierre orders his Prefect of Police to identify and destroy The Scarlet Pimpernel. A classic adaptation of Baroness d'Orczy's gripping tale of intrigue, betrayal, heroism and love. Stars Leslie Howard, Merle Oberon and Raymond Massey. Directed by Harold Young.

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SCOTT OF THE ANTARCTIC - 1948 NR 112 min
After a failed attempt in 1908, British explorer R.R. Scott (John Mills) returns to Antarctica in 1911, determined this time to reach the South Pole. With dwindling supplies, failing strength and worsening weather, the expedition must complete the long, hazardous trek back to the base camp before the polar night begins. Also stars Derek Bond, Christopher Lee and Kenneth More. Directed by Charles Frend.

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SNEAKERS - 1992 PG-13 125 min
Robert Redford stars as computer expert Martin Bishop, who heads a team of renegade hackers who are routinely hired to test security systems. But Bishop's past comes back to haunt him when government agents blackmail the "sneakers" into carrying out a covert operation: Tracking down an elusive black box. Bishop's team retrieves the box and makes a stunning discovery – the device can break into any computer in the world. Also stars Sidney Poitier, Dan Akroyd, River Phoenix, and David Strathaim. Directed by Phil Alden Robinson.

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SPEED - 1994 R 115 min
Keanu Reeves stars as Jack Traven, an LAPD SWAT team specialist, who is sent to diffuse a bomb that a revenge-driven extortionist (Dennis Hopper) has planted on a bus. But until he does, Jack and passenger Sandra Bullock must keep the bus speeding through the streets of Los Angeles at more than 50 miles per hour, or the bomb will explode. Also stars Joe Morton and Jeff Daniels. Directed by Jan De Bont.

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SPIDER MAN - 2002 PG-13 121 min
After being bitten by a radioactive spider on a school field trip, Peter Parker finds himself gaining spider-like qualities. Adopting the name “Spider Man,” Peter first uses his new skills to make money, but when the Green Goblin, another altered super-human, kills Peter’s uncle, he swears to use his “spider-skills” to fight evil. Along the way he has to juggle a new job as a local reporter, and a budding romance with a beautiful former classmate, MJ. Stars Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and Willem Dafoe. Directed by Sam Raimi.

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SPITFIRE - 1942 NR 89 min
Early in World War II, Britain must somehow turn back the endless waves of Luftwaffe bombers and their devastating cargo, or surrender to the Blitz. Terribly outnumbered and stretched beyond anything, the RAF nonetheless has one advantage in this crucial battle for the skies: The Spitfire. During a lull in the battle, a wing commander (David Niven) tells his pilots the story of his best friend, R.J. Mitchell (Leslie Howard), the man who gave his life to developing the remarkable fighter plane on which their lives, and their country's survival now depend. Directed by Leslie Howard.

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TOP GUN - 1986 PG 109 min
This movie takes a look at the danger and excitement that awaits every pilot at the Navy's prestigious fighter weapons school. Tom Cruise is Maverick Mitchell, a daring young flyer who's out to become the best of the best. And Kelly McGillis is the civilian instructor who teaches Maverick a few things you can't learn in a classroom. Also stars Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards and Tom Skerritt. Directed by Tony Scott.

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TRAPPED - 1949 NR 79 min
When bogus twenty-dollar bills begin turning up from special counterfeit plates, Secret Service agents know just who to turn to and where to find him. T. Stewart (Lloyd Bridges) is serving a long term in a federal penitentiary. He accepts their offer of a release in return for leading them to the current owner. But Stewart has his own agenda and soon gives the agents the slip. Also stars John Hoyt and Barbara Payton. Directed by Richard Fleischer.

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TREASURE OF THE YANKEE ZEPHYR – 1981 NR 98 min
In World War II, an USAF bomber loaded with gold bullion goes down in a remote area of New Zealand. Forty-odd years later, an eccentric old codger (Donald Pleasance) stumbles on the plane and its cargo. He quickly enlists his young partner (Ken Wahl) and his daughter (Leslie Ann Warren) to recover the treasure. But the mysterious Mr. Brown (George Peppard), and his well-outfitted gang of thugs, intend to relieve them of the treasure as soon as they lead them to it. The chase proves a merry one, full of high risk and hilarious high jinks. Directed by David Hemmings.

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TRUE LIES - 1994 R 141 min
Arnold Schwarzenegger is special agent Harry Tasker, a top spy in the ultra-secret Omega Sector; although to his wife Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis), he's just a computer salesman. When Harry's two lives unexpectedly collide, both he and Helen find themselves in the clutches of international terrorists, fighting to save not only their marriage, but their lives. Also stars Tom Arnold, Bill Paxton, Art Malik, and Tia Carrere. Directed by James Cameron.

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VIRUS - 1980 PG 110 min
A military plane, whose cargo includes a deadly virus developed by the military, crashes. The virus spews from the wreckage, killing all humans except for a few scientists stationed in the Antarctic. The survivors now have a two-fold mission: Ensuring the survival of the human race, and saving the planet from a thermonuclear holocaust. Stars George Kennedy, Glenn Ford, Robert Vaughn, Chuck Connors, Olivia Hussey. Directed by Kinji Fukasaku.

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A WALK IN THE SUN - 1945 NR 117 min
During the Allied invasion of Italy in World War II, an American infantry platoon is given a dangerous assignment to strike inland from the beach and secure a farmhouse as an advance command post. The mission seems doomed from the start when the lieutenant in charge is killed on the way in to the beach. As the platoon moves deeper into enemy-held country and their casualties mount, the assignment threatens to become a suicide mission. Then they discover the farmhouse is heavily defended. Stars Dana Andrews, Richard Conte, John Ireland and Lloyd Bridges. Directed by Lewis Milestone.

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WE DIVE AT DAWN - 1943 NR 97 min
During World War II, the crew of the British submarine Sea Tiger have their leave cut short for a special mission: find and sink a brand new German battleship. The hunt takes them deeper and deeper into enemy waters. By the time they locate their target, their fuel is dangerously low. If they pursue the attack, they won't have enough to reach home. Stars John Mills, Eric Portman, Reginald Purdell. Directed by Anthony Asquith.

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ZULU - 1964 NR 140 min
A British preacher (Jack Hawkins) learns that 1,200 British soldiers were annihilated by Zulu warriors in Botswana. He flees a Zulu encampment to warn a nearby garrison of British troops, commanded by Lt. John Chard (Stanley Baker) and Lt. Gonville Bromhead (Michael Caine) of an impending attack. Based on the Battle at Rorke's Drift that took place January 22, 1879. Directed by Cy Endfield. Back to Categories

2. COMEDY

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THE ADDAMS FAMILY - 1992 PG-13 102 min
When long-lost Uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd) reappears after 25 years in the Bermuda Triangle, Gomez (Raul Julia) and Morticia (Angelica Huston) plan a celebration. But Wednesday (Christina Ricci) barely has time to warm up her electric chair before Thing points out Fester's uncommonly "normal" behavior. Could this Fester be a fake, part of an evil scheme to raid the Addams fortune? Based on Charles Addams' beloved cartoons and following the success of the hit TV series, The Addams Family. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.

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THE AMBASSADOR’S DAUGHTER - 1956 NR 103 min
To avoid potential problems, a U.S. Senator wants to make 1950s Paris off-limits to American servicemen posted in Europe. But the U.S. Ambassador is opposed to the idea. To settle the issue, they decide to test the true character of the American G.I. The lucky soldier gets a date with a lovely Dior fashion model. What he doesn’t know is that she’s also the ambassador’s daughter. Stars Olivia de Havilland, John Forsythe, Myrna Loy, Adolphe Menjou, Edward Arnold. Directed by Norman Krasna.

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ANGEL ON MY SHOULDER - 1946 NR 102 min
The first thing Eddie Kagel does when he's released from the pen is get bumped off by a member of his gang. He is soon offered an opportunity to go back and avenge himself on his killer. Angel On My Shoulder is a humorous, heart-warming tale about the redemption of a gangster who gets a second chance at life and love.

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BACK TO THE FUTURE - 1985 PG 116 min
Michael J. Fox stars as Marty McFly, a typical American teenager of the eighties accidentally sent back to 1955 in a plutonium-powered Delorean "time machine" invented by slightly mad scientist (Christopher Lloyd). During his often hysterical, always amazing trip back in time, Marty must make certain his teenage parents-to-be (Crispin Glover and Lea Thompson) meet and fall in love so he can get back to the future.

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BLUE HAWAII – 1961 NR 101 min
Elvis Presley stars as Chad Gates, who returns home to Honolulu after a stint in the service. He shows little interest in working on his overbearing parents’ pineapple plantation, much to their dismay. Instead, Chad finds a job as a tour guide and thereby gives himself a chance to dance with, and sing to, a variety of Hawaii’s most beautiful women. Includes musical numbers such as “Blue Hawaii,” “Rock-A-Hula Baby,” “Hawaiian Wedding Song” and “Island of Love,” as well as the immortal “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” Also stars Angela Lansbury, Joan Blackman, Nancy Walters, and Roland Winters. Directed by Norman Taurog.

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BRIDGET JONES’ DIARY - 2001 R 94 min
In her mid-thirties, still single and still being set up on dates by her mom, Bridget decides she needs to make a change in her life. She falls for her boss who uses her and then dumps her. In the meantime, Bridget keeps running into the divorced guy her mom tried to set her up with, and he happens to be ex-friends with her boss. She uses her diary as a confessional and she begins to wonder if she will ever find true love. Starring Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Jim Broadbent, James Callis. Directed by Sharon Maguire.

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FATHER OF THE BRIDE – 1991 PG 105 min
In this hilarious update of the much-loved Hollywood classic, Steve Martin is George Banks, the befuddled father who has a hard time letting go of his young daughter (Kimberly Williams) when she unexpectedly announces her plans to wed. Diane Keaton shines as George's patient, level-headed wife, while Martin Short lights up the screen as the off-the-wall wedding consultant. Directed by Charles Shyer.

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FATHER'S LITTLE DIVIDEND - 1951 NR 82 min
With his daughter Kay happily married and her wedding paid for, Stanley Banks is looking forward to life; then he discovers Kay is expecting a baby. While the other three grandparents are ecstatic, Stanley is dismayed; and with reason, for the arrival of father's little dividend soon turns his life upside-down. Sequel to Father of the Bride. Stars Spencer Tracy, Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Bennett. Directed by Vincente Minnelli.

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THE FULL MONTY - 1997 R 95 min
Six unemployed men, inspired by a group of male strippers, decide they can make a fortune by putting on a striptease show of their own – but with one small difference. They intend to go the "full monty" and strip completely naked! In this hilarious comedy, these six friends discover the inner strength to bare it all in front of the world. This comedy features the music of Donna Summer, Gary Glitter, Sister Sledge and Tom Jones. Stars Robert Carlyle, Tom Wilkinson and Mark Addy. Directed by Peter Cattaneo.

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LIFE WITH FATHER - 1947 NR 119 min
In New York City at the turn of the century, Clare Day (William Powell) insists on running his household as efficiently as he runs his office down on Wall Street, to the frequent annoyance of his wife (Irene Dunne) and their four sons. When a visit from Cousin Cora (Zasu Pitts) and the lovely young Mary Skinner (Elizabeth Taylor) disrupts the family's routine, Life With Father takes a turn for hilarity. Directed by Michael Curtiz.

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MEET THE PARENTS - 2001 PG-13 108 min
Male nurse, Greg Focker (Ben Stiller), is poised to propose to his girlfriend, Pam (Teri Polo), during a weekend stay at her parents' home. But he needs to ask her father first. Alas, the fur flies as Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro), Pam's ex-CIA father, takes an immediate dislike to her less-than-truthful beau. Greg's quest for approval gets seriously sidetracked as “Murphy's Law” takes over, and a hilarious string of mishaps turns him into a master of disaster and total pariah in the eyes of the entire family. Also stars Blythe Danner, James Rebhorn, Jon Abrahams and Owen Wilson. Directed by Jay Roach.

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MRS. DOUBTFIRE - 1993 PG-13 125 min
Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) is no ordinary father, so when he learns his ex-wife (Sally Field) needs a housekeeper, he applies for the job. With the perfect wig, a little makeup and a dress for all occasions, he becomes Mrs. Doubtfire, a devoted British nanny who is hired on the spot. Daniel creates a whole new life with his entire family. Also stars Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein and Robert Prosky. Directed by Chris Columbus.

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MY FAVORITE BRUNETTE - 1947 NR 89 min
On death row, awaiting execution for a murder he didn't commit, wise-cracking baby photographer Ronnie Jackson (Bob Hope) tells reporters his story. Mistaken by sultry, dark-eyed Carlotta Montay (Dorothy Lamour) for the private detective in the office next to his, the bumbling Jackson agrees to help her find her missing uncle. But when her uncle's abductors prove to be a ruthless gang of criminals, the pair find themselves neck-deep in trouble – and laughs. Also stars Peter Lorre. Directed by Elliott Nugent.

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MY MAN GODFREY - 1936 NR 93 min
When two spoiled, socialite sisters visit the city dump in search of a "forgotten man," Godfrey Parks (William Powell), down on his luck, accepts the role. Intrigued by his amused disdain for their high society crowd, the younger sister Irene (Carole Lombard) hires him as the family butler. With humor, humility and impeccable manners, he affects each member of the family and finds his own life renewed in the process. Also stars Jean Dixon, Jean Rogers, and Alice Brady. Directed by Gregory La Cava.

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NOTHING SACRED - 1937 NR 74 MIN
When reporter Wallace Cook learns about Hazel Flagg, a young girl doomed to death from an incurable disease, he sees a circulation-boosting story. When Hazel learns she's not really dying, she sees Wallace and his paper as a way to escape her small-town life. Impressed by her courage, New York falls in love with her. And so does Wallace. Also stars Frederic March and Walter Connelly. Directed by William Wellman.

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THE NUTTY PROFESSOR - 1996 PG-13 96 min
Eddie Murphy, playing no less than seven roles, gives the "performances" of his career in this Jekyll-and-Hyde comedy. Murphy stars as shy Dr. Sherman Klump, a brilliant, "calorically challenged" genetics professor. When beautiful Carla Purty (Jada Pinkett) joins the university faculty, Sherman grows desperate to whittle his 400-pound frame down to size and win her heart. So, Sherman tries his experimental fat-reducing serum. But both the experimental potion and his new suave persona “Buddy Love” prove to be uncontrollable. Also stars James Coburn and Dave Chappelle. Directed by Tom Shadyac.

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PARENTHOOD - 1989 PG-13 124 min
The Buckmans are a modern-day family facing the age-old dilemma of trying to raise children the "right" way. At the center of the storm is Gil (Steve Martin), who manages to keep his unique sense of humor while attempting to maintain a successful career and be a loving husband and parent. As Gil and the rest of the Buckmans discover, being the "perfect" parent often means just letting children be themselves. Also stars Mary Steenburgen, Rick Moranis, Tom Hulce, Jason Robards and Dianne Wiest. Directed by Ron Howard.

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SISTER ACT - 1994 PG 107 min
Whoopi Goldberg stars as a sassy lounge singer forced to hide out from the mob in the last place on earth anyone would look for her – in a quiet convent. There, her irreverent behavior attracts a flock of faithful followers, and before long she turns the nuns' tone-deaf choir into a soulful chorus of swinging, singing sisters. Also stars Maggie Smith and Harvey Keitel. Directed by Emile Ardolino.

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SISTER ACT 2 - 1995 PG 107 min
This time Whoopi goes undercover as Sister Mary Clarence at a troubled inner-city school! Equipped with a melody-marching lesson plan, she brings the gift of laughter, the power of music and a touch of heavenly inspiration to the classroom – before the streetwise students discover who she really is! Also stars Kathy Najimy, James Coburn and Maggie Smith. Directed by Bill Duke.

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THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY - 1998 R 119 min
Filled with laughs and sight gags, this "cheerfully crude and way over the line" romantic comedy is a "gut-busting blast." Still suffering from a high school crush on Mary, the nerdy Ted, tracks her down thirteen years later with the help of a sleazy private investigator who also falls for her. Both men discover that virtually every man who sets his eyes on Mary finds himself head over heels in love and determined to win her hand. Stars Cameron Diaz, Ben Stiller, Matt Dillon, Lee Evans and Chris Elliott. Directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly.

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THREE MEN AND A BABY - 1987 PG 102 min
Three handsome Manhattan bachelors find their dating and mating rituals irreparably damaged when an unexpected new roommate – complete with crib, pacifier and dirty diaper – shows up on their doorstep. This bouncing bundle of joy is anything but joyous until the trio's hilarious fathering instincts take over and she becomes "Daddy's Girl" to all three hunks. Stars Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg and Ted Danson. Directed by Leonard Nimoy.

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TWINS - 1989 PG 147 min
An ambitious genetic experiment takes the wrong turn when twins, who look nothing alike, are born and then separated. Years later, the unlikely siblings meet: Julius (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a highly educated but sheltered giant with a big heart, and Vincent (Danny DeVito), a pint-sized hustler with an insatiable lust for women and money. With girlfriends in tow and a hit-man on their tail, the new-found brothers set off on a wild, cross-country misadventure to find their mother but end up finding out more about themselves. Also stars Kelly Preston, Chloe Webb, and Bonnie Bartlett. Directed by Ivan Reitman.

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WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP - 1992 R 115 min
Billy Hoyle (Woody Harrelson) and Sidney Deane (Wesley Snipes) are an unlikely pair of basketball hustlers. They team up to con their way across the courts of Los Angeles, playing a game that's fast, dangerous, and funny. Also stars Rosie Perez. Directed by Ron Shelton.

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THE WORLD OF HENRY ORIENT - 1964 NR 108 min
At a private school in Manhattan, two adolescent girls become best friends. Then with their hormones and imaginations running wild, they develop a crush on one Henry Orient (Peter Sellers), an eccentric, avant-garde concert pianist with a weakness for married women. When the girls start following him around, they turn the world of Henry Orient hilariously upside down while playing havoc with his love life. Also stars Angela Lansbury and Paula Prentiss. Directed by George Roy Hill. Back to Categories

3. DRAMA

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AMISTAD - 1998 R 155 min
Based on a true story, the movie chronicles the journey of a group of Africans who overtake their captor's ship and attempt to return to their homeland. For these men and women, they are fighting for the basic right of all mankind ...freedom. Stars Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou and Matthew McConaughey. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

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ANNA KARENINA - 1948 NR 111 min
In the Russia of Tolstoy and the Tsars, high society is highly sophisticated. Romantic liaisons are winked at, provided they remain properly discreet. But when the beautiful wife of an important government official falls hopelessly in love with a handsome young cavalry officer, and he with her, discretion flies to the wind. To be with the man she loves, Anna Karenina risks everything: marriage, family, position and reputation. Stars Vivian Leigh and Ralph Richardson.

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THE APPRENTICESHIP OF DUDDY KRAVITZ - 1974 PG 120 min
Set in a Jewish ghetto in 1948 Montreal, Duddy Kravitz (Richard Dreyfuss) suffers years of self-abuse in an effort to become something of substance. Constantly reinforcing the low self-image created by his peers, Kravitz hopes for riches and fame, but his failed entrepreneurial efforts alienate him from those who can help. Based on the book by Mordecai Richler, published in 1959, the Jewish community was upset at what was perceived as negative depictions of Jewish people.

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AS YOU LIKE IT - 1936 NR 96 min
In this fast-paced rollicking romp from the Bard of Avon, the fair Rosalind is forced to flee from her evil uncle, the Duke. Disguised as a youth, she escapes to the forest with her devoted cousin and Touchstone, the court clown. There she meets another fugitive, the handsome and charming Orlando. Complications multiply rapidly. But all, in the end, turns out as you like it.

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BASIC INSTINCT - 1992 R 123 min
Michael Douglas stars as Nick Curran, a tough but vulnerable detective. Sharon Stone co-stars as Catherine Tramell, a cold, calculating, and beautiful novelist with an insatiable sexual appetite. Catherine becomes a prime suspect when her boyfriend is brutally murdered – a crime she had described in her latest novel. But would she be so obvious as to write about a crime she was going to commit? Or is she being set up by a jealous rival? Obsessed with cracking the case, Nick descends into San Francisco's underground where suspicions mount, bodies fall, and he finds within himself an instinct more basic than survival.

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BEACHES - 1988 PG-13 123 min
They met on a beach when they were young, brassy C.C. Bloom (Bette Midler) and classy Hillary Whitney (Barbara Hershey). Through good times and bad, through broken marriages and budding careers, they still had each other; and together they would face their greatest challenge … as only best friends can. Directed by Penny Marshall.

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A BEAUTIFUL MIND – 2001 PG-13 136 min
Based on the life and experiences of schizophrenic, MIT mathematician and genius, John Nash, this movie won Academy Awards for "Best Picture" and "Best Director" for Ron Howard. Russell Crowe is the enigmatic John Nash, while Jennifer Connelly won an Oscar for "Best Supporting Actress" as his long-suffering wife, Alicia. Beginning with Nash's early days as an MIT student, this film follows his fascinating life to its ultimate triumph – winning the Nobel Prize for Economics.

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THE BELLS OF ST. MARY- 1945 NR 126 min
Father O'Malley (Bing Crosby) finds himself "up to his neck in nuns" when he's assigned to decide if St. Mary's parish school is worth the extensive renovations it requires. The nuns, led by Sister Benedict (Ingrid Bergman), believe the school must be saved; but the chairman of the town council (Henry Travers) insists it should be condemned.

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THE BIG LIFT - 1950 NR 120 min
The story of an American flyboy who meets a gorgeous German woman and falls in love amid the massive post-World War II airlift to save Berlin. But some are not convinced that the couple's love affair is all it seems – especially an amiable German who works as a Russian spy. Stars Montgomery Clift and Paul Douglas. Directed by George Seaton.

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BLOOD ON THE SUN - 1945 NR 94 min
Nick Condon (James Cagney) is an American newspaper editor working in Japan between World War I and World War II. While investigating the double murder of a fellow reporter and his wife, Condon discovers the insidious Tanaka Plan, which plainly states the Japanese aims of world domination. If he is to warn the world about the Japanese plot, he must stay alive and out of the hands of the secret police with the help of Iris (Sylvia Sidney), a beautiful Chinese-American spy. Directed by Frank Lloyd.

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THE BOYS OF ST. VINCENT - 1994 NR 94 min
On the surface, everything seems fine at St. Vincent's. But under the surface, hidden by a conspiracy of silence, boys are suffering physical and sexual abuse from several of the Brothers. When the shameful secret reaches a St. Johns police detective (Brian Dooley), he vows to investigate and rescue The Boys of St. Vincent. But he underestimates how far the Catholic Church will go to smother the scandal. As wrenching as it is riveting, the fact-based drama pulls no punches in its treatment of a deeply troubling subject. Stars Henry Czerny as Peter Lavin, the superintendent of the orphanage.

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THE BOYS OF ST. VINCENT 15 YEARS LATER - 1994 NR 94 min
For Peter Lavin, now a devoted husband and father of two small boys, life veers abruptly toward disaster when two detectives show up at his Montreal home with a warrant for his arrest. Charged with abusing young boys in his care as the former superintendent of a Catholic orphanage, he’s returned to St. Johns, Newfoundland to confront the boys of St. Vincent 15 years later. Stars Henry Czerny.

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BREAKTHROUGH - 1979 PG 96 min
Late in World War II, with the Allies advancing on all fronts, a war-weary German sergeant (Richard Burton) passes a secret message to a US Army officer (Robert Mitchum): an offer of surrender from his general (Curt Jurgens), who is part of a plot to kill Hitler and end the war. When the plot fails, the sergeant faces an American tank assault aimed at achieving a breakthrough in the town defended by his unit.

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BURNING RAGE - 1984 NR 97 min
Country singer Barbara Mandrell stars as Kate Bishop, a government geologist investigating a coal mine fire under the town of Vashti, Tennessee. There she finds romance with wildlife manager Tom Silver (Tom Wopat). Will Larsen (Eddy Albert) is the mining tycoon whose rage threatens to consume the town. Also stars Carol Kane and John Pleshette.

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BYE BYE BLUES - 1990 PG 116 min
Humorous, touching and brimming with real life, Bye Bye Blues is a wonderful Canadian story. When her husband is captured early in the Second World War, Daisy Cooper is obliged to return home to small-town Alberta and earn a living for herself and her family. A talent for music leads her into a singing career and romance which challenge her deepest values. Stars Rebecca Jenkins, Luke Reilly, Stuart Margolin, Michael Ontkean, Wayne Robson Robyn Stevan and Kate Reid. Directed by Anne Wheeler.

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CALLIE AND SON - 1981 NR 142 min
Callie Lord (Lindsay Wagner) marries a Dallas newspaper magnet (Dabney Coleman) who proves his love for her by finding a son she was obliged to give up for adoption. Callie loves the boy to distraction, but he grows to resent her influence. Later, to escape it, he marries a girl (Michelle Pfeiffer) from the wrong side of the tracks. When his wife's shady past threatens to destroy his political career, Callie steps in, determined to protect him at whatever cost. Directed by Waris Hussein.

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THE CAPTIVE HEART - 1948 NR 98 min
Captured by the Germans early in World War II, British soldiers spend the war in a POW camp. As the weeks turn into months and then years, only letters and parcels from home allow them to endure the hardships and isolation. One of the prisoners (Michael Redgrave) has assumed the identity of a dead British officer to escape execution. When he receives a letter from the dead officer's wife (Rachel Kempson), he's obliged to write back. Directed by Basil Dearden.

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CASABLANCA - 1943 PG 104 min
In the 45th film of his career, tough guy Humphrey Bogart at last becomes a romantic leading man (in a role originally intended for Ronald Reagan). Bogart and Ingrid Bergman portray former lovers briefly reunited in the chaos of war. Bogart is Rick, a world-weary nightclub owner who claims, "I stick my neck out for nobody." Bergman is Ilsa, fleeing the Nazis with Victor, her Resistance-hero husband. Also stars Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt, Sidney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre. Directed by Michael Curtiz.

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CHAPLIN - 1992 PG-13 135 min
Chaplin (Robert Downey, Jr.) is a loving, grand-scale portrait of the “Little Tramp's” amazing life and times. His poverty-stricken childhood in England comes to life, along with his friendships with Mack Sennett (Dan Aykroyd) and Douglas Fairbanks (Kevin Kline), his many wives and scandalous affairs, and his subjection to the relentless pursuit of J. Edgar Hoover. Also stars Geraldine Chaplin, Devin Dunn, Anthony Hopkins, Milla Jovovich, Moira Kelly, Diane Lane, John Thaw, and James Woods. Directed by Sir Richard Attenborough.

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CORA UNASHAMED - 2000 NR 95 min
Adapted from the short story by Langston Hughes, Cora Jenkins (Regina Taylor) is a domestic who works in Elizabeth Studevant's (Cherry Jones) household. Set in 1930s Iowa, the Jenkinses live in isolation as the community's only African-Americans. Their precarious existence is supported solely by Cora's earnings as housekeeper to the Studevants. When tragedy strikes Jessie (C.C.H. Pounder) as the result of a lapse in judgment by her mother, Cora's devotion to the girl empowers her to speak the truth to the town – regardless of the cost. Directed by Deborah M. Pratt.

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CYRANO DE BERGERAC - 1950 NR 113 min
In one of love's great ironies, Cyrano (Jose Ferrer) is persuaded to help a fellow guardsman (William Prince) woo Roxanne (Mala Powers), the ravishing beauty he himself secretly adores but fears to approach. Will Roxanne realize the man whose words have won her heart is really Cyrano De Bergerac? Based on the classic story by Edmond Rostand. Directed by Michael Gordon.

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DEAD POETS SOCIETY - 1989 PG 128 min
Robin Williams portrays passionate English professor John Keating, who inspires his students to live life to the fullest, exclaiming…"Carpe Diem, lads! Seize the Day. Make your lives extraordinary!" The charismatic teacher's emotionally charged challenge is met by his students with irrepressible enthusiasm, changing their lives forever. Directed by Peter Weir.

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DINNER AT THE RITZ - 1937 NR 77 min
When Ranie's (Annabella) father is found dead after his bank fails and his reputation is ruined, she refuses to believe his death was a suicide. Selling everything to pay creditors, she is determined to find the men who arranged his death. Also stars Paul Lucas, David Niven and Romney Brent. Directed by Harold Schuster.

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DIRTY DANCING - 1987 PG-13 105 min
Heart-throb Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey and dancing sensation Cynthia Rhodes star in this electrifying and sensual film. A vivid love story, Dirty Dancing is set to pounding rhythms and dance. Directed by Emile Ardolino.

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DIVINE SECRETS OF THE YA-YA SISTERHOOD - 2002 PG-13 116 min
Like mother, like daughter. Neither a hard-as-nails New York playwright nor her flaky Lousiana mother will take the necessary steps to mend their long-time rift. No, this is a job for the Sisterhood, sworn life-long friends who stage an outlandish “intervention” to bring daughter and mother back together again. Stars Sandra Bullock, Ellen Burstyn and Ashley Judd. Directed by Callie Khouri.

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DO THE RIGHT THING - 1989 R 120 min
This film combines humor and drama with memorable characters while tracing the events of a single day on a block in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn. On this summer day, lives will change forever. Stars Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Spike Lee, Bill Nunn, John Turturro and John Savage. Directed by Spike Lee.

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DRIVING MISS DAISY - 1988 PG 88 min
They couldn't agree; they wouldn't give in; they thought they had nothing in common … but they built the friendship of a lifetime. Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy and Dan Aykroyd star in Driving Miss Daisy, the joyous comedy about a head-strong Southern lady and her ever-patient chauffeur, that won numerous Academy awards. Directed by Bruce Beresford.

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THE ENGLISH PATIENT - 1996 R 162 min
In World War II England, a mysterious stranger (Ralph Fiennes) is rescued from a fiery plane crash and is cared for by American allies unaware of the dangerous secrets of his past. Also stars Kristin Scott Thomas, Willem Dafoe, Colin Firth, Julian Wadham, and Jurgen Prochnow. Directed by Anthony Minghella.

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ENTERTAINER - 1960 NR 100 min
In 1950s Brighton, England, Archie Rice (Laurence Olivier), comic, is drawing fewer laughs and applause for his song-and-dance routine. But Archie is positive he can turn the tide with one more big show, and he'll do anything to prove it. Also stars Albert Finney, Alan Bates, Joan Plowright and Roger Liversey. Directed by Tony Richardson.

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ERIN BROCKOVICH - 2000 R 132 min
Julia Roberts stars as Erin Brockovich, a feisty young mother who fights for justice any way she can. Desperate for a job to support herself and her three children, she convinces attorney Ed Masry (Albert Finney) to hire her, and promptly stumbles upon a monumental case against a giant corporation. Directed by Steven Soderbergh.

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FALLEN IDOL - 1948 NR 95 min
Starring Ralph Richardson as Baines, an embassy butler, this story is told from the point of view of Phillip (Bobby Henrey), the eight-year-old son of the ambassador. Baines has regaled Phillip with tales of youthful adventures, and Phillip's feeling for the servant has come to border on idol worship. Phillip learns that Baines is involved with Julie (Michele Morgan), a typist. As Mrs. Baines (Sonia Dresdel) grills Phillip about what he knows, the truth slips out. Phillip later hears a quarrel between husband and wife. Shortly thereafter, Mrs. Baines falls to her death from a window while spying on Julie. Directed by Carol Reed.

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A FAREWELL TO ARMS - 1932 NR 80 min
In this World War I drama, a handsome young American ambulance corpsman (Gary Cooper) is badly injured. He falls passionately in love with a beautiful English nurse (Helen Hayes). Then he's recalled to the front, and life hangs in the balance for both of them as they struggle to keep their love alive. Based on Ernest Hemingway's famous novel, the film earned four Academy Awards. Also stars Adolphe Menjou. Directed by Frank Borzage.

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FIELD OF DREAMS - 1989 PG 106 min
Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) is inspired by a voice he can't ignore to pursue a dream he can hardly believe. Supported by his wife Annie (Amy Madigan), Ray begins the quest by turning his cornfield into a place where dreams can come true. Along the way he meets reclusive activist Terence Mann (James Earl Jones), the mysterious "Doc" Graham (Burt Lancaster) and even the legendary "Shoeless Joe" Jackson (Ray Liotta). Directed by Phil Alden Robinson.

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FIRES IN THE MIRROR - 1996 NR 90 min
In Anna Deavere Smith's acclaimed one-woman play presenting a compelling view of urban racial and class conflict through the use of interwoven monologues, Ms. Smith assumes the personalities of nearly 30 characters – young, old, male, female, black, white – caught in the racial turmoil that erupted in the Crown Heights area of Brooklyn, following the death of an African-American child and the stabbing of a 29-year-old Hasidic rabbinical student.

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FORREST GUMP - 1994 PG-13 142 min
Tom Hanks gives an astonishing performance as Forrest in this acclaimed film from director Robert Zemeckis. Through three turbulent decades, Forrest rides a tide of events that whisks him from physical disability to football stardom, from Vietnam hero to shrimp tycoon, from White House honors to the arms of his true love. Also stars Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson and Sally Field.

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FRIED GREEN TOMATOES - 1991 PG-13 130 min
A chance encounter in a nursing home between Evelyn Couch (Kathy Bates) and octogenarian Ninny Threadgoode (Jessica Tandy) leads to an unexpected friendship. Ninny tells Evelyn a story of two women who lived 50 years ago in the town of Whistle Stop: The fiercely independent Idgie (Mary Stuart Masterson) and the gentle Ruth (Mary-Louise Parker). Idgie's courage in the face of adversity inspires Evelyn to take a look at her own life and make changes, often with humorous results.

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THE FRONT PAGE - 1931 NR 103 min
Chicago reporter Hildy Johnson (Pat O'Brien) has decided to give up his career for the comfort and security of marriage to the girl he loves (Mary Brian). The cynics of the pressroom are betting he won't make it. So is his devious editor, Walter Burns (Adolphe Menjou). Hildy's determination is put to the test when he's plunged into the biggest scoop of his career – a "stop-the-presses" story that's sure to make The Front Page. Directed by Lewis Milestone.

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THE GODFATHER - 1972 R 171 min
Director Francis Ford Coppola's epic masterpiece features Oscar winner, Marlon Brando, as the patriarch of the Corleone family. The film paints a chilling portrait of a Sicilian family's rise and near fall from power in America, and the passage of rites from father to son. He masterfully balances the story between family life and the ugly business of crime in which they are engaged. Based on Mario Puzo's best-selling novel. Also stars Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard Castellano, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte, and Diane Keaton.

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GONE WITH THE WIND - 1939 G 235 min
David O. Selznick's production of Margaret Mitchell's Pulitzer Prize winner, Gone with the Wind, is a sweeping Civil War era romance which won ten Academy Awards. Its immortal characters Scarlett (Vivien Leigh), Rhett (Clark Gable), Ashley (Leslie Howard), Melanie (Olivia de Havilland), Mammy (Hattie McDaniel) and Prissy (Butterfly McQueen) all populate an epic story of enduring appeal across generations. Directed by Victor Fleming.

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GOOD MORNING VIETNAM - 1987 R 121 min
Irreverent, non-conformist deejay, Adrian Cronauer (Robin Williams), really shakes up 1965 Saigon. Imported by the Army for an early A.M. radio show, Cronauer blasts the formerly staid, sanitized airwaves with a constant barrage of rapid-fire humor and the hottest hits from back home. The G.I.s love him, but the brass is up in arms! Full of comic bombshells and studded with hot 60's hits, the film depicts Cronauer's Saigon adventures amid a world gone mad. Directed by Barry Levinson.

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GOOD WILL HUNTING - 1997 R 126 min
The most brilliant mind at America's top university isn't a student; he's the kid who cleans the floors! Will Hunting (Matt Damon), a headstrong, working-class genius continues to fail the lessons of life. After one too many run-ins with the law, Will's last chance is a psychology professor (Robin Williams), who might be the only man who can reach him. Also stars Minnie Driver and Ben Affleck. Directed by Gus Van Sant.

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INDISCRETION OF AN AMERICAN WIFE - 1953 NR 65 min
Sparks fly in Rome's Terminal Station when an adulterous housewife (Jennifer Jones) attempts to end an affair with a handsome young Italian (Montgomery Clift). Her suitor persists and while she awaits her train to Paris, she succumbs again to her lover's charms. The couple is caught in a lover's tryst in an empty rail car, and is arrested. She faces public shame and humiliation at trial, and the destruction of her marriage. Also stars Richard Beymer. Directed by Vittorio De Sica.

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INSOMNIA - 2002 R 118 min
Crime never sleeps and neither does the veteran LAPD homicide detective invited to Nightmute, Alaska to head a murder investigation there. He finds the investigation disrupted by an ever-shining midnight sun that wreaks sleep-depriving havoc on his body clock. Stars Al Pacino, Robin Williams and Hilary Swank. Directed by Christopher Nolan.

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THE JACKIE ROBINSON STORY - 1950 NR 80 min
When Jackie Robinson is signed in 1946 to play for Branch Rickey's Brooklyn Dodgers, the young sports phenomenon becomes the first African-American to break the color barrier in baseball. This true account explores the challenges he faced in proving himself and opening the door for others. Overcoming prejudice and bigotry from players as well as fans, he exemplifies grace under fire and becomes one of the legends of the game. Stars Jackie Robinson. Directed by Alfred E. Green.

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THE JOE LOUIS STORY - 1953 NR 99 min
As a young man, Joseph Louis Barrow took violin lessons to please his mom who scrimped to pay for them. But one day a friend persuaded him to stop by the local boxing gym instead. His size, strength and speed impressed the trainer. And the legendary Brown Bomber was on his way to the Heavyweight Championship of the world. This film recounts the inspiring life of this shy, soft-spoken, gentle man who was a hero to so many people. It includes many of his major moments in the ring, from his epic battles with Max Schmeling to his devastating defeat by Rocky Marciano. Stars Coley Wallace, Paul Stewart, James Edwards and Ossie Davis. Directed by Robert Gordon.

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THE JOY LUCK CLUB - 1993 R 139 min
Produced by filmmaker Oliver Stone, and based on the novel by Amy Tan, the film tells the uplifting story of four remarkable friends whose extraordinary lives are filled with joy and heartbreak. Their lifelong friendship reveals a mosaic of the startling events and conditions that have shaped their lives. Stars Rosalind Chao, Joan Chen, and France Nuyen. Directed by Wayne Wang.

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LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL- 1998 PG-13 118 min
Guido (Roberto Benigni) a charming but bumbling waiter who's gifted with a colorful imagination and an irresistible sense of humor, has won the heart of the woman he loves and created a beautiful life for his young family. But then, that life is threatened by World War II. Guido must rely on those very same strengths to save his beloved wife and son from an unthinkable fate. Also stars Nicoletta Braschi. Directed by Roberto Benigni.

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MEET JOHN DOE - 1941 NR 123 min
With the backing of her publisher, reporter Ann Mitchell builds a naive but willing drifter into a national hero: The champion of the common man. Together they discover the publisher has a secret political agenda for exploiting John Doe's enormous popularity. Unless they cooperate, he swears to crush them and the movement they've inspired. Stars Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck and Edward Arnold. Directed by Frank Capra.

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THE MIRACLE WORKER - 1962 NR 107 min
In William Gibson's adaptation of his own award-winning play of the same name, Patty Duke (Helen Keller) and Anne Bancroft (Annie Sullivan) both won Oscars in 1962 for their roles. Blind and deaf since infancy, Helen is a constant ordeal for her parents, who cannot bring themselves to discipline her. They finally turn to Boston's Perkins School for the Blind, who sends Annie Sullivan to help. Annie tries to treat Helen as normally as possible, but soon finds herself battling Helen's cleverness, her stubborn nature, and her parents' overcompensating attentions. Also stars Victory Jory, Andrew Prine, Inga Swenson and Kathleen Comegys. Directed by Arthur Penn.

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MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS- 1995 PG 143 min
Richard Dreyfuss stars as Glenn Holland, a passionate musician who dreams of composing one truly memorable piece of music. But reality intrudes when he reluctantly accepts a "day job" as a high school music teacher to support his family. In time, however, Mr. Holland realizes that his real passion is teaching, and his legacy is the generations of young people he inspires. Also stars Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas and Olympia Dukakis. Directed by Stephen Herek.

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NICHOLAS NICKLEBY - 1947 NR 107 min
When his father dies leaving his family penniless, a young man strives to provide for his mother and sister while protecting them from the vile schemes of his evil uncle. His struggle takes him on a whirlwind adventure from a boy's school where beatings are the daily ration, to a theatrical troupe whose tragedies invariably turn comic. Starring Derek Bond, Stanley Holloway and Cedric Hardwicke. Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.

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NOBODY WAVED GOODBYE - 2000 NR 82 min
It's 1965, and Peter has just turned 18. He's a bright young fellow, but bored – with school, with his middle-class parents, with his whole, dull suburban life. So he moves out. He soon discovers there's more to being on his own than he had imagined. Within weeks his girlfriend is threatening to leave him, and his double-dealing boss is threatening to have him arrested. Directed by Don Owen.

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OF HUMAN BONDAGE - 1934 NR 83 min
After failing as an artist in Paris, a lonely young man (Leslie Howard) returns to London and enrolls in medical school. Shy and self-conscious because of a clubfoot, he falls hopelessly in love with a fickle-hearted, promiscuous waitress (Bette Davis). Their relationship, despite her infidelities, prevents him from forming a lasting connection with anyone else and keeps him a victim of human bondage. Based on a novel by William Somerset Maugham. Also stars Kay Johnson, Frances Dee and Alan Hale. Directed by John Cromwell.

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ON GOLDEN POND - 1981 PG 105 min
For Norman (Henry Fonda) and Ethel (Katharine Hepburn) Thayer, the summer on golden pond is filled with conflict and resolution. When their daughter Chelsea (Jane Fonda) arrives, the family is forced to renew the bonds of love and overcome the generational friction that has existed for years. Norman must find his way through his anger and fear of growing old, while Chelsea struggles to rebuild their relationship. Also stars Doug McKeon, Dabney Coleman and William Lanteau. Directed by Mark Rydell.

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OUR TOWN - 1940 NR 90 min
The 20th Century is drawing in on Grovers Corners, New Hampshire; but people, somehow will be pretty much as they've always been. George Gibbs (William Holden) and Emily Webb (Martha Scott) are the boy and girl next door who grow up together and fall in love. They join their families and neighbors for the weddings, births and funerals that mark life's turning points in this adaptation of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Also stars Frank Craven. Directed by Sam Wood.

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PASSPORT TO PIMLICO - 1948 NR 84 min
One hot summer day in the late 1940s, life suddenly changes for the residents of London's Pimlico area when the local grocer discovers an ancient document that firmly establishes the area as part of Burgundy in France. The fun – and the trouble – begin when the residents realize they're no longer subject to British licensing laws or rationing. Also stars Margaret Rutherford, Stanley Holloway, and Herione Baddeley. Directed by Henry Cornelius.

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PHENOMENON - 1996 PG 123 min
John Travolta stars in this uplifting story of an ordinary man transformed by extraordinary events. On the night of his 37th birthday, George Malley (Travolta) is knocked to the ground by a mysterious, blinding light and suddenly develops amazing mental abilities. With his newfound knowledge, George astounds everyone in town. But when his incredible powers cause even his oldest friends to turn away, George comes to realize that his wondrous experience has changed him and the lives of every one around him forever. Also stars Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker and Robert Duvall. Directed by Jon Turteltaub.

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THE PIANO - 1993 R 121 min
In this critically acclaimed and award-winning film, erotic passions and vengeful jealousies are aroused when Ada, a young mute woman (Holly Hunter), is desired by two men – her husband by an arranged marriage (Sam Neill) and their darkly intense neighbor (Harvey Keitel). Violent emotions erupt, but only one man understands that Ada's heart can only be won through her beloved piano. Directed by Jane Campion.

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PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY- 1947 NR 111 min
Handsome young Dorian Gray makes a fervent wish: that his newly painted portrait might age while he remains forever youthful and unblemished. Influenced by the cynical Lord Henry, he embraces a life of selfish sensuality. Then he discovers his wish has been granted. While the picture of Dorian Gray ages and reflects the true extent of his depravity, Dorian himself remains unchanged ... on the outside. Based on the classic story by Oscar Wilde. Stars Hurd Hatfield, George Sanders, Angela Lansbury and Peter Lawford. Directed by Albert Lewin.

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PRIMARY COLORS - 1998 R 144 min
Jack Stanton (John Travolta) is an unknown Southern governor on a quest for the White House with his strong, savvy and equally ambitious wife, Susan (Emma Thompson). Running against all odds, the Stantons need all the help they can get from their colorful political team. Together, they take off on an ultimately history-making roller coaster ride to the top. Also stars Billy Bob Thorton, Adrian Lester, Maura Tierney, Paul Gullfolye, Larry Hagman and Kathy Bates. Directed by Mike Nichols.

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PYGMALION - 1938 NR 94 min
Henry Higgins (Leslie Howard), bachelor and professor of phonetics, makes a bet that he can transform a Cockney flower girl (Wendy Hiller) into a lady and present her at a ball. Eccentric and domineering, the professor soon discovers that his "subject" has a mind of her own. Pygmalion earned an Oscar for its adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's play (which was later turned into the hit musical My Fair Lady). Also stars Wilfred Lawson and Scott Sunderland. Directed by Leslie Howard.

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RAIN - 1932 NR 93 min
In this remake of Somerset Maugham's story, "Miss Thompson," Joan Crawford stars as Sadie Thompson, a prostitute hoping to start a new life in Pago Pago. She falls in love with Sgt. Tim O'Hara (William Gargan). This puts her at odds with Rev. Alfred Davidson (Walter Huston), a religious reformer, who has already converted the natives to Christianity, and who intends to protect the purity of the soldiers. Davidson has O'Hara confined to quarters and threatens Sadie with deportation. Directed by Lewis Milestone.

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THE SCENT OF A WOMAN - 1992 R 157 min
Hoping to earn extra money over the Thanksgiving weekend, Charlie Simms (Chris O'Donnell), a scholarship student at an exclusive prep school, agrees to look after blind, retired Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade (Al Pacino). But Charlie is in for a surprise when Slade takes off for a wild weekend in New York City that will change the lives of both men forever. Pacino won the Best Actor Oscar playing the bitter blind man whose self-destructive nature hides a deep concern for his young guardian. DV000251 SCHINDLER'S LIST - 1993 R 197 min The true story of Oskar Schindler, a member of the Nazi party, womanizer, and war profiteer, who saved the lives of more than 1,100 Jews during the Holocaust. It tells of one man who made a difference, and the drama of those who survived. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film has won Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director, and countless others. Stars Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes, Caroline Goodall, and Jonathan Sagalle.

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THE SNOWS OF KILIMANJARO - 1952 NR 115 min
Injured while on safari in Africa, a world-weary novelist lies on a cot in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro, brooding on his life and loves. Based on the tales of Ernest Hemingway, this drama is filled with adventure, hair-raising exploits and passionate affairs. Stars Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner and Susan Hayward. Directed by Henry King.

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SOPHIE’S CHOICE - 1982 R 150 min
Meryl Streep received an Academy Award for her portrayal of Sophie Zawistowska in this drama set in 1947 post World War II Brooklyn. Kevin Kline plays her all-consuming lover, Nathan. The story revolves around Sophie's struggle as a Polish-Catholic immigrant in the U.S., who survived a Nazi concentration camp. The lovers' drama unfolds through the observations of a friend and would-be writer, Stingo (Peter MacNicol). As the trio grows closer, Stingo discovers the hidden truths that they each harbor. Directed by Alan J. Pakula.

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STAND AND DELIVER - 1988 PG 103 min
In this moving, true saga of real-life heroes, the characters are determined to conquer a foe few people dare confront: The National Advanced Placement Calculus Exam. Edward James Olmos plays Jaime Escalante, a math teacher at East L.A.'s Garfield High who refuses to write off his inner city students as losers. Also stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Andy Garcia, and Rosana De Soto. Directed by Ramon Menendez.

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A STAR IS BORN - 1937 NR 111 min
A farm girl from North Dakota (Janet Gaynor) has one dream: To become a movie star. With her grandma's help, she heads for L.A., where she soon learns she's just one of thousands with the same dream. Her perseverance and belief in herself pay off and, in time, a star is born. As her career takes off, her fairy-tale marriage to a fading movie star (Fredric March) begins to unravel. Also stars May Robson. Directed by William Wellman.

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THE STARS LOOK DOWN - 1939 NR 104 min
Michael Redgrave stars as Davey Fenwick in this drama that explores the plight of Welsh mine workers during the 1930's. Intensely realistic in its treatment of the harshness and danger of the miner's lives, it remains a compelling example of borderline British class warfare. Davey initially believes that he will be able to wield his education as a weapon against the cruel and exploitive mine owners, but he is quickly sidetracked by marriage to Jenny Sunley (Margaret Lockwood). Forced by marriage into a job teaching school, Davey watches from the sidelines as tensions mount over the increasingly dangerous conditions for the miners. Based on the novel by A. J. Cronin. Directed by Carol Reed.

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THE STRANGE LOVE OF MARTHA IVERS – 1946 NR 79 min
Iverstown's lovely heiress (Barbara Stanwyck) lives with her weak-willed husband (Kirk Douglas) and a fatal shared childhood secret. Then a friend (Van Heflin) passes through town and changes their lives forever, igniting her passion, arousing his jealousy, and threatening to expose their secret. Directed by Lewis Milestone.

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THE TEN COMMANDMENTS - 1956 G 219 min
Filmed in Egypt and the Sinai with one of the biggest sets ever constructed for a motion picture, this film tells the story of the life of Moses (Charlton Heston), once favored in the Pharaoh's (Yul Brynner) household, who turned his back on a privileged life to lead his people to freedom. Also stars Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson, Debra Paget, John Derek, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Nina Foch, Martha Scott, Judith Anderson, Vincent Price and John Carradine. Directed by Cecil B. DeMille.

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TERMS OF ENDEARMENT - 1983 PG 132 min
This is the story of a mother and daughter, unforgettably played by Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger. From scenes of grand humor to deepest sentiment, their 30-year relationship evolves. Jack Nicolson turns in a great comic performance as MacLaine's neighbor, a boozy, womanizing former astronaut. Also stars Danny De Vito. Directed by James L. Brooks.

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THE THIRD MAN - 1949 NR 101 min
Joseph Cotten stars as unemployed novelist Holly Martins. When he arrives in post-World War II Vienna on the promise of a job from his old friend, Harry Lime (Orson Welles), he finds that Lime has recently died in a dubious car accident. Against the advice of British Major Calloway (Trevor Howard), who accuses Lime of criminal behavior, Martins decides to stay to investigate his friend's death. He's entranced by Lime's beautiful girlfriend, Anna Schmidt (Alida Valli), who, unlike the others, seems to have loved Harry. Calloway finally provides evidence of Harry's treachery, and Martins, despondent, is about to return home when everything changes in a moment. Directed by Carol Reed.

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THREE CAME HOME - 1950 NR 106 min
Early in World War II, as the Japanese sweep unresisted through the South Pacific islands, civilians are rounded up and interred in remote camps. Separated from her husband, an American woman (Claudette Colbert) struggles to keep herself and her little boy alive. Based on an autobiographical novel by Agnes Newton Keith.

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TILL THE CLOUDS ROLL BY - 1946 NR 136 min
This star-studded extravaganza celebrates the life of composer Jerome Kern, from his early struggles in Tin Pan Alley, through his smash hits on Broadway, to his crowning achievement, Show Boat, one of the best-loved musicals ever made. Stars Robert Walker, June Allyson, Judy Garland, Kathryn Grayson, Lena Horne, Van Johnson, Tony Martin, Dinah Shore and Frank Sinatra. Directed by Richard Whorf.

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A TIME TO DIE - 1983 PG 89 min
Toward the end of World War II, Michael Rogan, an American intelligence officer, is captured by an elite S.S. squad desperate for information on Allied troop positions. When he refuses to cooperate, S.S. officers brutally slaughter his French wife and her entire village, then shoot him and leave him for dead. But Rogan survives. Years later, still haunted by his wife's murder, he vows to hunt down her killers, one-by-one. Stars Rex Harrison, Rod Taylor and Edward Albert, Jr. Directed by Matt Cimber.

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD - 1962 NR 131 min
Gregory Peck stars as the Southern lawyer who defends a black man accused of rape in this film version of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Harper Lee. A white woman accuses a black man of rape. Though he is obviously innocent, the outcome of his trial is such a foregone conclusion that no lawyer will step forward to defend him – except Peck, the town's most distinguished citizen. Also stars Mary Badham, Phillip Alford, John Megna, Ruth White, Paul Fix, Brock Peters, Frank Overton, Rosemary Murphy, and Collin Wilcox. Directed by Robert Mulligan.

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VENGEANCE VALLEY - 1951 NR 82 min
Owen Daybright (Burt Lancaster), foreman of the Strobie ranch, has always protected his younger foster brother, the charming but self-centered Lee Strobie (Robert Walker). But when Lee's infidelity sours his marriage and puts Owen's life at risk, jealousy leads to betrayal and violent retribution. Also stars Joanne Dru, Hugh O'Brien and John Ireland. Directed by Richard Thorpe.

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WAITING TO EXHALE - 1995 R 124 min
Whitney Houston and Angela Bassett star in this funny and touching film about four women who find strength through their rare and special friendship. Savannah, Bernadine, Robin and Gloria are all searching for “the real thing” – true love. Bernadine thought she had it, until her husband left her for another woman. Savannah and Robin are successful in business, but their love lives are empty. Divorcee Gloria is getting back in the game by flirting with her new, very eligible neighbor. Based on Terry McMillan's best selling novel of the same name. Original score by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. Also stars Lela Rochon and Loretta Devine. Directed by Forest Whitaker. Back to Categories

4. FAMILY & CHILDREN'S CLASSICS

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101 DALMATIANS - 1961 G 79 min Animated
Dalmatians Pongo and Perdita settle into their owners' flat to become proud parents of 15 precocious pups. It's one big happy dog family until the outrageous Cruela De Vil kidnaps the puppies, along with every other Dalmatian in town. It's up to Pongo and Perdita, using the magic of "the twilight bark," to unite the entire animal population in a thrilling mission to help the courageous pups outsmart their evil captor.

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ALADDIN - 1992 G 90 min Animated
Set in the mythical city of Agraabah, the story follows a street-smart peasant, Aladdin, and his mischievous pet monkey, Abu. Aladdin falls in love with the free-spirited Princess Jasmin despite a law that says she can only wed a royal suitor. His luck changes with one rub of the lamp, releasing the wish-granting Genie who turns him into a Prince.

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ALICE IN WONDERLAND - 1951 G 75 min Animated
In this animated version of Lewis Carroll's literary classic, the surprises begin when a daydreaming Alice encounters a White Rabbit who is running late. She chases him and falls into the magical world of Wonderland with its kaleidoscope of characters including Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Cheshire Cat, and the Mad Hatter and March Hare, who invite her to a memorable tea party. The crowning confrontation begins when Alice meets the Queen of Hearts and her enchanted desk of playing cards.

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ANIMAL FARM - 1955 NR 75 min Animated
Ill-treated by a cruel master, the animals on Manor Farm rise up and revolt, expelling the farmer and turning the property into a communal utopia. But after the pigs assume control, the revolution sours and the other animals soon find themselves even worse off than before. An animated adaptation of George Orwell's famous fable about the dream of socialism.

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ANNE OF AVONLEA - 1988 NR 224 min
Actress Megan Follows stars as Anne Shirley, the irrepressible high-spirited redhead, with a knack for trouble and misadventures. Colleen Dewhurst and Dame Wendy Hiller join in this sequel to Anne of Green Gables.

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ANNE OF GREEN GABLES - 1985 NR 199 min
Prequel to Anne of Avonlea. Follows the adventures of a young orphan named Anne Shirley as she grows from an adolescent to a young woman. Stars Megan Follows, Colleen Dewhurst and Richard Farnsworth. Directed by Kevin Sullivan.

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ANTZ - 1998 PG 83 min Animated
Z (Woody Allen), is a worker ant with big ideas whose chances of landing the beautiful Princess Bala (Sharon Stone) are slim. But when Z convinces his soldier ant buddy (Sylvester Stallone) to switch places with him, his life takes a wild turn. Z's adventures land him in a final confrontation with the ruthless General Mandible (Gene Hackman). Once the most insignificant of workers, Z may turn out to be the biggest hero of them all!

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ARTHUR MAKES THE TEAM - 1998 G 30 min Animated
Arthur, the lovable aardvark created by Marc Brown is the star of this fabulous animated video series that includes two programs on one video. In ARTHUR MAKES THE TEAM – It's baseball season, as Arthur and the gang all sign up to play. Coach Frensky's challenge is to work with a team where everyone wants to pitch, and no one knows the meaning of the word "teamwork". MEEK FOR A WEEK – Muffy bets Francine that she can't be nice to everyone for a whole week. Francine has to keep the bet a secret. The trouble is, the gang begins to worry that Francine isn't herself.

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ARTHUR WRITES A STORY - 1997 G 30 min Animated
Struggling with a school writing assignment, Arthur decides that all he needs is a little imagination to make his life sound more interesting than it really is. But he crosses the line when the story of how he got his puppy starts to involve invisible elephants and trips to outer space. LOCKED IN THE LIBRARY -- If only Arthur hadn't called Francine a marshmallow! Now they are locked inside the Library together, and they have to make up or face the long, scary night alone.

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ARTHUR’S BABY – 1997 G 30 min Animated
Arthur is not sure he's ready for a new baby in the house. As the months fly by, Arthur imagines how his life is about to change, and it isn't a pretty picture. When the baby finally does arrive, it seems as if she doesn't like Arthur very much either – or does she? D.W.'S BABY – Living with a baby is no picnic. No one ever told D.W. that babies cry all the time, throw up on your clothes and get all the attention. Just how long will Baby Kate be around, anyway?

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ARTHUR’S CHICKEN POX – 1998 G 30 min Animated
The circus is in town, and the whole family is excited. Dad gets the tickets, Mom gets film for the camera, and Arthur gets chicken pox! D.W. is jealous of all the attention he is getting. Will Arthur recover in time for the circus? ARTHUR AND THE TRUE FRANCINE – Despite their differences, Muffy and Francine are absolute best friends. It seems nothing can come between them until Muffy cheats on a math test and lets Francine take the blame.

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ARTHUR’S EYES – 1997 G 30 min Animated
For some reason, Arthur isn't doing very well in school anymore. Maybe he just needs glasses. The problem is, he doesn't want to be seen wearing them. Don't look now, but it appears as if Arthur's started a trend! FRANCINE'S BAD HAIR DAY – It's school picture day, and Muffy has been working magic on her best friend. Is that really Francine in a dress? Or is it some curly-haired look-alike?

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ARTHUR’S FIRST SLEEPOVER – 1997 G 30 min Animated
When D.W. finds out she's not part of the sleepover, she gets angry and decides to have some fun of her own with the help of some friendly aliens. But who will have the last laugh – Arthur and his friends, D.W., or the "aliens"? ARTHUR'S LOST DOG – Arthur is the only one who believes in the superior intelligence of his dog. Pal. But even Arthur doesn't understand when Pal runs away. Is Pal unhappy at home-or does his disappearance have something to do with Baby Kate's hysterics?

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ARTHUR’S LOST LIBRARY BOOK – 1997 G 30 min Animated
Arthur was the first to take out the new Scare-Your-Pants-Off book from the library. A week later, he can't seem to figure out where he put it. Something's weird. It couldn't have just walked off! Or could it? D.W.'S IMAGINARY FRIEND – Someone only D.W. can see has moved in with the Reads. Her name is Nadine, and she follows D.W. everywhere. But when D.W. insists on bringing Nadine to the amusement park, Arthur flips out. Must he be embarrassed by D.W. in front of all of his friends?

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ARTHUR’S NEW PUPPY – 1998 G 30 min Animated
Arthur's new puppy, Pal, is exactly what he wanted. He's cute, and he follows Arthur everywhere. But training Pal is a lot harder than he thought. Can he teach Pal to behave, or will he have to say good-bye to him forever? BUSTER'S DINO DILEMMA– Buster and Arthur are excited about the class fossil-hunting field trip. On his own, Buster discovers a very interesting bone. Is it the remains of a dinosaur or someone's leftover dinner?

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ARTHUR’S PET BUSINESS – 1997 G 30 min Animated
How can Arthur prove to his parents that he's ready to take care of a puppy of his own? "Get a job!" suggests D.W. Within two days, Arthur's pet business has its first client. Meet Jaws – a.k.a. "Perky." Can Arthur really care for a canine that comes with her own pet food recipes and a long list of pet peeves? D.W. THE COPYCAT – D.W. is going through yet another personality change. This time she wants to be just like Arthur. She walks like him, she talks like him, and she follows him wherever he goes. How can Arthur persuade D.W. that the world is only big enough for one Arthur?

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ARTHUR’S TEACHER TROUBLE – 1997 G 30 min Animated
It's the first day of third grade, and Arthur's biggest fear has come true. His new teacher is the dreaded Mr. Ratburn – a man who is rumored to eat nails for breakfast, to turn into a vampire at night, and to give homework everyday! ARTHUR'S SPELLING TROUBLE – It's time for the annual all-school Spell-a-thon. Arthur, Prunella, and The Brain have been chosen to compete. If that doesn't spell trouble, what does?

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ARTHUR’S TOOTH - 1998 G 30 min Animated
Everyone in the class has lost a tooth except Arthur. When he finally has a loose tooth, he tries everything to get it out, but it won't budge. And to make things worse, Francine just won't quit teasing him about it! Will Arthur have to go through life with a mouthful of baby teeth? SICK AS A DOG – Arthur's dog, Pal, is sick and has to spend the night at the vet's. Arthur is sure it's D.W.'s fault. Or could it be the hot dogs and the Halloween candy Arthur's been feeding him?

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BABE - 1995 G 92 min
Fly, the sheepdog; Ferdinand, the quacky duck; Maa, the elderly ewe; and a trio of singing mice all join together on Hoggett's farm, to raise the orphaned piglet, Babe. Cared for by Fly, he soon thinks he, too, is a dog. Farmer Hoggett senses something special in Babe and, though everyone thinks he's crazy, enters him in the National Sheepdog Championships.

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BAMBI - 1942 G 69 min Animated
Newborn Bambi emerges from the forest on wobbly legs, much to the delight of his new friends, Thumper, the playful rabbit, and Flower, the bashful yet lovable skunk. Learning lessons with every adventure, Bambi experiences love, loss, growth and renewal along the way.

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - 1989 G 84 min Animated
This classic fairy tale opens with the spell of an enchantress that turns a cruel prince into a hideous beast. His pride compels him to remain in his bewitched castle. To break the spell, the Beast must win Belle's love.

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BEETHOVEN - 1991 PG 87 min
Beethoven grows into 185 pounds of romping, drooling, disaster-prone St. Bernard! Unfortunately, even after proving his canine credentials to mom (Bonnie Hunt) and the kids, he gets nowhere with dad, George (Charles Grodin). When a veterinarian (Dean Jones) makes Beethoven the target of an evil experiment, George must save the furry family member.

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BIG - 1988 PG 104 min
At a carnival, Josh Baskin (Tom Hanks) wishes he were big – only to wake up the next morning and discover he is! With the help of his friend Billy (Jared Rushton), Josh lands a job at a toy company. The awestruck, naive Josh is irresistible to a beautiful ladder-climbing colleague (Elizabeth Perkins). The more he experiences being an adult, the more Josh longs for the simple joys of childhood. Directed by Penny Marshall.

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CASPER - 1995 PG 101 min Animated
"Ghost therapist" Dr. James Harvey (Bill Pullman), and his daughter, Kat (Christina Ricci), arrive at drafty, old Whipstaff Manor. Its greedy owner, Cardigan Crittendon (Cathy Moriarty), has hired Dr. Harvey to exorcise the house's apparitions: A friendly but lonely young ghost named Casper, who's just looking for a friend, along with his outrageous uncles Stretch, Stinkie and Fatso (The Ghostly Trio). If the plan works, she and Dibs (Eric Idle), her “partner-in-slime,” can get their hands on the manor's fabled treasure. Meanwhile, Casper has found a kindred spirit in Kat, but the Ghostly Trio will not tolerate "fleshies" in their house. Directed by Brad Silberling.

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CINDERELLA - 1949 G 76 min Animated
This fairy tale becomes pure Disney magic as beautiful Cinderella shares her dreams of romance and a better life. When Cinderella's cruel stepmother prevents her from attending the Ball, the delightful Fairy Godmother appears. With a wave of her wondrous wand, she transforms a simple pumpkin into a magical coach and Cinderella's rags into a gorgeous gown. At the ball, Cinderella falls in love with Prince Charming but must flee before the stroke of midnight breaks the spell!

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DUMBO - 1961 G 63 min Animated
This poignant Classic is about Dumbo, a baby elephant born with oversized ears. Snubbed and ridiculed by all the other circus folks, he is befriended by a mouse named Timothy. With luck, determination and an amazing amount of courage, Dumbo learns to soar as the high-flying star of the circus.

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D.W. RIDES AGAIN - 1998 G 30 min Animated
D.W. wants to ride in the bike-a-thon more than anything. But first she must get rid of those training wheels. With Arthur's help, D.W. embarks on a crash course to learn the rules of the Road. ARTHUR'S COUSIN CATASTROPHE – Arthur's parents are hosting the annual family reunion. Dad plans hours of fun, while Arthur tries very hard to avoid his pain-in-the-neck cousin, Mo. When a major thunderstorm arrives, the dreaded get-together is transformed into a reunion to remember.

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D.W. THE PICKY EATER – 1998 G 30 min Animated
It's wrong to call D.W. a picky eater… just plain wrong. The only things she won't eat are vegetables, fish, fruit, and meat. So it's not her fault when she has a tantrum in a restaurant – someone tried to slip her some spinach! Is this the end of D.W.'s nights on the town? Will she miss Grandma Thora's birthday bash? BUSTER AND THE DAREDEVILS – Arthur and Buster meet two really cool kids and, naturally, are dazzled by them. Toby and Slink agree to teach Buster some skateboard tricks, but there's one small catch – he has to do whatever they dare him to. How far will Buster go to be cool?

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D.W.’S BLANKIE - 1998 G 30 min Animated
D.W.'s security blanket is missing, so Arthur and D.W. look all over town for it. If they can't find it, D.W. will have to do the impossible – spend the night without her blankie! THE PERFECT BROTHER – Having a friend like Brain spend the weekend sounded like a great idea! But Arthur finds it hard being around someone who's almost perfect, or at least seems to be.

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FRED ROGERS' HEROES (Who’s Helping America's Children) - 1994 NR 60 min
Especially for adults, this program provides viewers with an upbeat, inspiring message of empowerment and hope in a world where violence and alienation have led to deepening discouragement. The dynamic stories of these four people are convincing evidence that each of us can make positive and enduring changes within our communities.

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HOME ALONE - 1990 PG 103 min
A young boy wakes up to find that his Christmas wish has come true – his large family has disappeared. Taking full advantage of his freedom, he learns some lessons about independence and responsibility. Defending the home against two bungling burglars, he learns how nice it is to have a family! Stars Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, and Catherine O'Hara. Directed by Chris Columbus and Julio Macat.

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HOMEWARD BOUND - 1993 G 84 min
Chance, a playful, sometimes troublesome American bulldog, has recently been adopted by a happy family where he makes friends with the family's chummy pets. Together, Sassy, the Himalayan cat, Shadow, the retriever and Chance live contentedly. But one day the domesticated trio find themselves home alone when their young owners Peter, Hope and Jamie take a short out-of-town trip with Mom and her new hubby. Thinking they've been left behind, the animals make a harrowing journey across the Sierra Nevadas in hopes of being reunited with their long-gone family. Stars: Robert Hayes and Kim Griest. Directed by Duwayne Dunham.

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HONEY, I BLEW UP THE KID - 1992 PG 89 min
In this hilarious sequel to Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, wacky inventor Wayne Szalisnki (Rick Moranis) accidentally zaps his 2-1/2 year old son with a particle beam, causing the child to grow whenever coming in contact with electricity. Soon topping 112 feet, the overgrown baby is attracted to the bright, shiny lights of Las Vegas, and nothing stands in his way! Now the chase is on. Stars Marcia Strassman, Lloyd Bridges, and Robert Oliveri. Directed by Randal Kleiser.

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HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS - 1989 PG 101 min
Rick Moranis stars as a preoccupied inventor who just can't seem to get his electro-magnetic shrinking machine to work. Then, when he accidentally shrinks his kids down to 1/4 inch tall and tosses them out in the trash, the real adventure begins. Now the kids face incredible dangers as they try to make their way home through the jungle of their own backyard. Hurricane sprinklers, dive-bombing bees, a runaway lawn mower and much, much more! Directed by Joe Johnston.

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JACK AND THE BEANSTALK- 1952 NR 78 min
When a professional babysitter Jack is engaged, with his greedy manager Dink, to look after a troublesome child, he gets a lot more than he bargained for. While reading a book of fairy tales, he dozes off and dreams himself into the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. Stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Buddy Baer, William Farnum, Dorothy Ford. Directed by Jean Yarbrough.

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THE JUNGLE BOOK - 1967 G 78 min Animated
This song-filled celebration of friendship, fun and adventure set in a lush and colorful world was inspired by Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. The adventure begins when Mowgli, a little boy raised by wolves, is urged by his friend Bagheera, a wise old panther, to seek safety in the man village. Feeling at home in the jungle, Mowgli resists and runs off. He meets a new friend with a happy-go-lucky philosophy of life – Baloo the bear, a lovable "jungle bum." Together, the three buddies find the journey back to civilization anything but civilized!

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LADY AND THE TRAMP - 1955 G 76 min Animated
Lady is a lovingly pampered cocker spaniel, and Tramp is a roguish mutt from across the tracks. When Aunt Sarah moves in with her devious felines, Si and Am, to baby-sit, the very protective Lady soon finds herself being fitted for the unthinkable – a muzzle! In her bid for freedom, she meets and is charmed by Tramp, dog-about-town. Together with friends Jock, Trusty and Peg, they share thrilling adventures as Lady learns what it means to be footloose and leash-free.

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THE LAND BEFORE TIME - 1989 G 69 min Animated
Suddenly all alone in a turbulent world, a young brontosaurus named Littlefoot sets off in search of the legendary Great Valley, a land of lush vegetation where dinosaurs can thrive and live in peace. Along the way, he meets four other young dinosaurs, each one a different species. During their amazing journey, they encounter incredible adventures, overwhelming obstacles and unforgettable lessons about life and sticking together. Presented by George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, and directed by Don Bluth.

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THE LAST WINTER - 1989 PG 104 min
Life, for 10-year-old Will Jamieson, is perfect. He loves living on the family farm, he loves his cousin Kate, and most of all he loves Grampa Jack. When his father lands a job in the city, the family is delighted; but Will is dismayed and refuses to go. Then, in the winter a raging blizzard and a strange adventure with his grampa help the boy accept that all things change and nothing lasts forever. Stars Gerard Parkes, David Ferry, Wanda Cannon, and Marsha Moreau. Directed by Aaron Kim Johnston.

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LIAR LIAR - 1997 PG-13 87 min
The truth shall set you free – or get you into a heap of trouble! Fletcher Reede (Jim Carrey) is a fast-talking attorney and habitual liar. When his son Max (Justin Cooper) blows out the candles on his fifth birthday cake, he has just one wish – that his dad will stop lying for 24 hours. When Max's wish miraculously comes true, Fletcher discovers that his biggest asset, his mouth, has suddenly become his biggest liability! Also stars Maura Tierney, Jennifer Tilly, Swoosie Kurtz, Amanda Donohoe and Cary Elwes. Directed by Tom Shadyac.

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LILO & STITCH - 2002 PG 85 min
Disney Pictures’ animated comedy, Lilo and Stitch, tells a tale of a young girl’s close encounter with the galaxy’s most wanted extraterrestrial. The result of an illegal experiment in genetic mutation, Experiment #626, is so hostile that it’s been locked up by its inventors. It escapes to Earth where Lilo, a young Hawaiian girl, mistakes it for a strange dog, adopts it, and renames it Stitch. Starring Tia Carrere, David Ogden Stiers, Zoe Caldwell, Kevin Michael Richardson, Daveigh Chase. Directed by Chris Sanders, Dean DeBloise, Daveigh Chase, Chris Sanders.

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THE LION KING - 1994 G 88 min Animated
Set amid the majestic beauty of the Serengeti, Disney's epic saga tells of the love between a proud lion ruler, Mufasa, and his son Simba, a native and curious cub who "just can't wait to be king." Out from the shadows prowl Simba's envious uncle, Scar, and his hyena henchmen. Their scheming for the throne leads to tragedy and Simba's exile from the kingdom he should rightfully rule. But can Rafiki, a wise mystic baboon, help Simba reclaim his true destiny in the "circle of life?"

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LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY - 1936 NR 103 min
For 9-year-old Cedric Errol (Freddie Bartholomew), life changes forever when he learns he's the heir to an earldom. Traveling to England, he's installed in a castle with his grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt (C. Aubrey Smith). Ceddie's trust, good nature, and loyalty soon melt the old man's heart. Then another boy appears, oafish and ill-mannered, but claiming to be the true and rightful heir. A family classic from Hollywood's golden era. Also stars Mickey Rooney. Directed by John Cromwell.

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THE LITTLE MERMAID - 1989 G 83 min Animated
Ariel, the fun-loving mermaid, is enchanted with all things human. Disregarding her father's order to stay away from the world above the sea, she swims to the surface and, in a raging storm, rescues the prince of her dreams. Determined to be human, she strikes a bargain with the devious seawitch, Ursula, and trades her fins and beautiful voice for legs. With her best friend, the adorable Flounder, and her reluctant chaperone Sebastian, the Caribbean crab, at her side, Ariel must win the prince's love and save her father's kingdom – all in a heart-pounding race against time!

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THE MANY ADVENTURES OF WINNIE THE POOH - 1968 G 83 min Animated
Based on the whimsical tales by A. A. Milne, Disney adapted the Winnie the Pooh stories and wove them into an entertaining film including "The Honey Tree," "The Blustery Day" and "Winnie The Pooh and Tigger Too." The heartwarming scene in which Christopher Robin says good-bye to Pooh is the climax of these stories. So journey through the 100 Acre Wood with that huggable bear for a time-filled with adventures, thoughtful spots and honey pots!

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MARY POPPINS - 1964 G 139 min
Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) flies out of the sky and into the lives of two children. With the help of a carefree chimney sweep named Bert (Dick Van Dyke), the nanny makes every day an adventure. With its blend of live action, animation, fantasy and songs, the only word for Mary Poppins is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Also stars David Tomlinson, Glynis Johns, Hermione Baddeley, Arthur Treacher, Reginald Owen and Ed Wynn. Directed by Robert Stevenson.

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THE MIGHTY DUCKS - 1992 PG 104 min
Trial lawyer Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) is slapped with a community service assignment to coach a ragtag hockey team, who can't skate, can't score and can't win. Reluctantly, he takes on the assignment and soon realizes there are more important things than winning. Armed with this new attitude, feathers fly as Bombay and The Ducks battle along to the toughest games of their lives! Directed by Stephen Herek.

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MULAN - 1998 G 150 min Animated
Mulan is a young girl who doesn't quite fit into her tradition-bound society. When the invading Hun army comes charging over China's Great Wall, Mulan's aging father is ordered into battle. To spare him from harm, Mulan disguises herself as a soldier and secretly takes his place in the Imperial army, training with a ragtag troop, led by the courageous Captain Shang. Only by staying true to herself will she bring victory to her country and honor to her family. Directed by Barry Cook and Tony Bancroft.

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OLD YELLER - 1957 G 84 min
This heartfelt story of a poor 1860's Texas family and the wonderful dog who befriends them remains one of the most beloved of all Disney classics. At first, young Travis Coates wants nothing to do with the lop-eared stray. But Old Yeller quickly proves himself a loyal friend, protecting the family farm and saving Travis' life. The boy and his dog soon become inseparable pals, sharing joyous experiences and learning valuable lessons about growing up. Stars Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker, and Chuck Connors. Directed by Robert Stevenson.

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POCAHONTAS - 1995 G 81 min Animated
Pocahontas is the free-spirited young daughter of Chief Powhatan, who wonders what adventures await her. In sails the gold-loving Governor Ratcliffe, with his pampered pug, Percy, and a shipful of English settlers led by their courageous Captain John Smith. Joined by her playful pals, Meeko, a mischievous raccoon, and feisty hummingbird, Flit, Pocahontas relies on the lively wisdom of Grandmother Willow. A chance meeting with Captain Smith leads to a friendship that will change history, as the Native Americans and English settlers learn to live side by side.

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ROOKIE OF THE YEAR - 1993 PG 103 min
When the cast is removed from his severely broken arm, clumsy 12-year-old Henry Rowengartner (Thomas Ian Nicholas) is shocked to find his arm has become a 100 mile per hour thunderbolt. His throw from the bleachers directly to home plate alerts the last place Chicago Cubs and before you can shout "play ball" he is signed as their new ace pitcher. With a few pointers from an aging star pitcher (Gary Busey), young Henry actually manages to pull off the impossible. Directed by Daniel Stern.

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SCOOBY-DOO - 2002 PG 86 min
Scooby-Doo and the Mystery, Inc. gang take their animated antics to the big screen as a live-action movie. Two years after a clash of egos forced Mystery, Inc. to close its doors, Scooby-Doo and his crime-solving cohorts are individually summoned to Spooky Island to investigate a series of paranormal incidents at the ultra-hip spring break spot “Spooky Island.” Stars Matthew Lillard, Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar. Directed by Raja Gosnell.

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SHREK – 2002 PG 100 min Animated
This comic-romantic tale follows a reclusive, but loveable ogre (Mike Myers) and a chatterbox donkey (Eddie Murphy) as they go on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) from a tyrannical midget lord. The voices of John Lithgow and Vincent Cassel also are featured.

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SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS - 1937 G 84 min Animated
This fairy tale springs to life as the lovely Snow White finds romance with a charming young Prince. When Snow White's vain and wicked stepmother, the Queen, consults her “magic mirror,” her worst fear is confirmed – that Snow White's beauty surpasses even her own! Snow White is forced to flee into the forest, where she befriends seven lovable dwarfs: Dopey, Sleepy, Sneezy, Grumpy, Bashful, Happy and Doc. But the Queen's evil spell can only be broken by Love's First Kiss.

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SOUL FOOD - 1997 R 114 min
Sunday dinner at Mother Joe's (Irma P. Hall) is a mouth-watering, 40 year tradition. Seen through the eyes of her grandson Ahmad (Brandon Hammond), love and laughs are always on the menu, despite the usual family rivalries. But when serious bickering starts to tear the family apart, the good times suddenly stop. Now it's up to Ahmad to get everyone back together and teach them the true meaning of soul food. Stars Vanessa L. Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Michael Beach, Mekhi Phifer, Jeffrey D. Sams, and Gina Ravera. Directed by George Tillman, Jr.

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SPY KIDS - 2002 PG 88 min
This popular family/action film follows the hilarious adventures of two young spies (by Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara) as they try to save their secret agent parents from danger. The fact that neither the parents nor t