Robin Wright
2) Hurly burly
Publisher
New Line Home Video
Pub. Date
c1999
Physical Desc
1 DVD (123 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Eddie, a casting director, and his friends engage in the wild life of partying, late night sex, and self-obsession. When the fast life comes to a crashing halt, Eddie has to rediscover his soul.
Series
Publisher
Miramax
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 111 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"For six agonizing years, Freddy Gale has waited for John Booth, the man jailed for a crime that destroyed Freddy's life. Now, Booth is out of prison and Freddy's giving him three days before he returns ... to even the score"--Container.
4) Forrest Gump
Formats
Description
The story follows the life of low I.Q. Forrest Gump and his meeting with the love of his life Jenny. The film chronicles his accidental experiences with some of the most important people and events in America from the late 1950's through the 1970's including a meeting with Elvis Presley, JFK, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, fighting in Vietnam, etc. The problem is, he doesn't realize the significance of his actions. Seemingly by accident Forrest comes...
5) The congress
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
1 DVD videodisc (117 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
More than two decades after catapulting to stardom with The Princess Bride, an aging actress decides to take her final job: preserving her digital likeness for a future Hollywood. Through a deal brokered by her loyal, longtime agent and the head of Miramount Studios, her alias will be controlled by the studio, and will star in any film they want with no restrictions.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
4 DVDs (approximately 683 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
In the midst of the presidential election, tensions mount in the White House as Frank and Claire continue to navigate their political careers and redefine their relationships, particularly with each other.
8) Unbreakable
Series
Publisher
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (ca. 107 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"After David Dunn emerges from a horrific train crash as the sole survivor-- and without a single scratch on him-- he meets a mysterious stranger who believes comic book heroes walk the earth. A haunting stranger whose obsession with David will change David's life forever."--Container.
Series
Criterion collection volume 948
Pub. Date
[2018]
Formats
Description
When the beautiful maiden Buttercup hears that her true love Westley is dead, she reluctantly agrees to marry the loathsome Prince Humperdinck. After Westley returns to rescue Buttercup, the two begin an epic adventure filled with fencing, fighting, giants, monsters, miracles, true love and hilarity!
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
3 DVDs (441 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
After the death of her husband, Claire Underwood becomes the first female President of the United States. Regardless of the power Claire holds, she finds that she doesn't have allies or friends, both outside and inside the White House
11) The conspirator
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 122 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"In the wake of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, seven men and one woman are arrested and charged with conspiring to kill the President and others. Against the ominous backdrop of post-Civil War Washington, war hero Frederick Aiken (James McAvoy) reluctantly agrees to defend the lone woman charged, Mary Surratt (Robin Wright), before a military tribunal. As the nation turns against her, Surratt is forced to rely on Aiken to uncover the truth and save...
Publisher
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (104 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Ben is an overburdened movie producer. He tries to balance his life and has to contend with the never-ending demands of 2 ex-wives, his ice-queen studio head, and a menagerie of various Hollywood prima donnas. Ben manages to take it all in stride. He copes by exuding a smoothly assuring demeanor. The only thing that really seems to upset Ben is when he discovers that his ex-wife sleeps with one of his colleagues.
13) Moneyball
Publisher
Columbia Pictures Industries
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (133 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The story of Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.
14) Everest
Formats
Description
Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, the film documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle...
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
1 DVD (97 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
This film chronicles a dozen years in the lives of two best friends, charting a journey of trials, triumphs, loves and losses. Now the question is: can they navigate the unusual triangle they've created and hold their friendship together?
17) State of play
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (128 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
When D.C. reporter Cal McCaffrey is assigned to investigate the murder of an assistant to an up-and-coming politician, he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to bring down the nation's power structures. In a town of spin-doctors and wealthy power brokers, he will discover one truth: when fortunes are at stake, no one's integrity, love, or life is safe.
19) White oleander
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2003]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Ingrid, a smart, free-spirited, and somewhat narcissistic artist kills her deceitful lover in a crime of passion. Even while serving a prison sentence, she exerts control over her adoring teenage daughter, Astrid, who's forced to spend her teenage years in a series of foster homes before becoming her own person. Explores the strange relationship of Ingrid and Astrid, and includes Astrid's relationship with her foster mothers. At first merely an appendage...
Author
Formats
Description
From actor Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in The Princess Bride, comes a first-person account and behind-the-scenes look at the making of the cult classic film filled with never-before-told stories, exclusive photographs, and interviews with costars Robin Wright, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, and Mandy Patinkin, as well as author and screenwriter William Goldman, producer Norman Lear, and director Rob Reiner.