Stranded 205,000 miles from Earth in a crippled spacecraft, the three-man crew of Apollo 13 fight a desperate battle to survive while Mission Control in Houston races to come up with a plan to bring them home.
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9780783225739
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Zathura
By Koepp, David
Actors: Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, Dax Shepard, Tim Robbins, Kristen Stewart Directors: Jon Favreau Writers: Chris Van Allsburg, David Koepp, John Kamps Producers: Louis D'Esposito, Michael De Luca, Peter Billingsley, Scott Kroopf, Ted Field Format: Full Screen, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, NTSC, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1) Subtitles: English, French Dubbed: French Subtitles for the Hearing Impaired: English
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9781404918863
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Guardians of the Galaxy
By Pratt, Chris
Guardians of the Entertainment Galaxy
5 Stars & almost speechless…almost. After a slew of DVD / movie slaughterhouse-level disappointments, hope has arrived from a galaxy far, far away. Entertainment that will enthrall intellects from imbecile to genius has come to us that (very surprisingly) isn’t from Joss Whedon, Jim Kouf or David Greenwalt. Special effects Magnifico, characters to love and original use of “writers license” galore accompanied by very upbeat, golden oldies will hold you all the way from a modest, almost mundane introduction to a spectacular, explosive and smiling finish. In the words of Oliver, the orphan, “more please.”
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786936842784
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DVD
Spaceballs
By Brooks, Mel
The farce is with you in this "uproarious salute to science fiction" (The Hollywood Reporter) that teams comedy legend Mel Brooks with an all-star cast of cutups including John Candy (Splash), Rick Moranis (Ghostbusters) and Bill Pullman (Ruthless People)! When the evil Dark Helmet (Moranis) attempts to steal all the air from planet Druidia, a determined Druish Princess (Daphne Zuniga), a clueless rogue (Pullman) and a half-man/half-dog creature who's his own best friend (Candy) set out to stop him! But with the forces of darkness closing in on them at ludicrous speed, they'll need the help of a wise imp named Yogurt (Brooks) and the mystical power of "The Schwartz" to bring peaceand merchandising rightsto the entire galaxy!
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9780792844891
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DVD
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial
By Spielberg, Steven
Steven Spielberg's 1982 hit about a stranded alien and his loving relationship with a fatherless boy (Henry Thomas) struck a chord with audiences everywhere, and it furthered Spielberg's reputation as a director of equally strong commercial sensibilities and classical leanings. Henry Thomas gives a strong, emotional performance as E.T.'s young friend, Robert MacNaughton and Drew Barrymore make a solid impression as his siblings, and Dee Wallace is lively as the kids' mother. The special effects almost look a bit quaint now with all the computer advancements that have occurred since, but they also have more heart behind them than a lot of what we see today. "--Tom Keogh"
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9781417065806
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DVD
By Davies, Russell T
The Doctor and Donna Noble travel back to Pompeii in AD 79 on the eve of the infamous eruption, investigate a series of grisly murders with the help of Agatha Christie, journey to the homeworld of the sinister Ood, face an old enemy of the Doctor's, and more.
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9781419872976
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DVD video
Muppets From Space
By Hill, Tim
The film that answers the immortal question: what species is Gonzo? Kermit the Frog's curly-nosed friend feels alone in the world. When his breakfast cereal starts spelling out questions and he hears voices, Gonzo is convinced he must be from outer space, and his alien brothers are coming to earth. Of course, there are evil scientists (led by Jeffrey Tambor) who kidnap Gonzo to learn his secrets (like "What do you do with a nose like that?"). The usual brand of merriment from the gang is in good order, especially in the opening scene when the Muppets start the morning under one roof. It's not as memorable as earlier films, but nevertheless the joy and sly humor will warm most souls age 5 and up. Human cameos include Ray Liotta, Rob Schneider, Josh Charles, Andie MacDowell, David Arquette, and F.
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9780767836340
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DVD
Cosmos
By Tyson, Neil Degrasse
In 1980 the late astronomer and science populizer Carl Sagan hosted on PBS the finest documentary series ever produced on space, time, and our place in an infinite universe, Cosmos: a Personal Voyage. The man generally seen as Sagan’s heir, Neil deGrasse Tyson, has given us this new version that, while not quite as excellent as the original, still offers dazzling insights into the nature of science and existence. With thirteen engrossing episodes, and using animation and state-of-the-art special effects, Tyson takes us away from our everyday lives and gives us the stars.
Review by Kevin, Downtown Library
Apollo 13
By Grazer, Brian
Stranded 205,000 miles from Earth in a crippled spacecraft, the three-man crew of Apollo 13 fight a desperate battle to survive while Mission Control in Houston races to come up with a plan to bring them home.
Zathura
By Koepp, David
Actors: Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, Dax Shepard, Tim Robbins, Kristen Stewart Directors: Jon Favreau Writers: Chris Van Allsburg, David Koepp, John Kamps Producers: Louis D'Esposito, Michael De Luca, Peter Billingsley, Scott Kroopf, Ted Field Format: Full Screen, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, NTSC, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1) Subtitles: English, French Dubbed: French Subtitles for the Hearing Impaired: English
Guardians of the Galaxy
By Pratt, Chris
Guardians of the Entertainment Galaxy 5 Stars & almost speechless…almost. After a slew of DVD / movie slaughterhouse-level disappointments, hope has arrived from a galaxy far, far away. Entertainment that will enthrall intellects from imbecile to genius has come to us that (very surprisingly) isn’t from Joss Whedon, Jim Kouf or David Greenwalt. Special effects Magnifico, characters to love and original use of “writers license” galore accompanied by very upbeat, golden oldies will hold you all the way from a modest, almost mundane introduction to a spectacular, explosive and smiling finish. In the words of Oliver, the orphan, “more please.”
Spaceballs
By Brooks, Mel
The farce is with you in this "uproarious salute to science fiction" (The Hollywood Reporter) that teams comedy legend Mel Brooks with an all-star cast of cutups including John Candy (Splash), Rick Moranis (Ghostbusters) and Bill Pullman (Ruthless People)! When the evil Dark Helmet (Moranis) attempts to steal all the air from planet Druidia, a determined Druish Princess (Daphne Zuniga), a clueless rogue (Pullman) and a half-man/half-dog creature who's his own best friend (Candy) set out to stop him! But with the forces of darkness closing in on them at ludicrous speed, they'll need the help of a wise imp named Yogurt (Brooks) and the mystical power of "The Schwartz" to bring peaceand merchandising rightsto the entire galaxy! .
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial
By Spielberg, Steven
Steven Spielberg's 1982 hit about a stranded alien and his loving relationship with a fatherless boy (Henry Thomas) struck a chord with audiences everywhere, and it furthered Spielberg's reputation as a director of equally strong commercial sensibilities and classical leanings. Henry Thomas gives a strong, emotional performance as E.T.'s young friend, Robert MacNaughton and Drew Barrymore make a solid impression as his siblings, and Dee Wallace is lively as the kids' mother. The special effects almost look a bit quaint now with all the computer advancements that have occurred since, but they also have more heart behind them than a lot of what we see today. "--Tom Keogh"
DVD
By Davies, Russell T
The Doctor and Donna Noble travel back to Pompeii in AD 79 on the eve of the infamous eruption, investigate a series of grisly murders with the help of Agatha Christie, journey to the homeworld of the sinister Ood, face an old enemy of the Doctor's, and more.
Muppets From Space
By Hill, Tim
The film that answers the immortal question: what species is Gonzo? Kermit the Frog's curly-nosed friend feels alone in the world. When his breakfast cereal starts spelling out questions and he hears voices, Gonzo is convinced he must be from outer space, and his alien brothers are coming to earth. Of course, there are evil scientists (led by Jeffrey Tambor) who kidnap Gonzo to learn his secrets (like "What do you do with a nose like that?"). The usual brand of merriment from the gang is in good order, especially in the opening scene when the Muppets start the morning under one roof. It's not as memorable as earlier films, but nevertheless the joy and sly humor will warm most souls age 5 and up. Human cameos include Ray Liotta, Rob Schneider, Josh Charles, Andie MacDowell, David Arquette, and F.
Cosmos
By Tyson, Neil Degrasse
In 1980 the late astronomer and science populizer Carl Sagan hosted on PBS the finest documentary series ever produced on space, time, and our place in an infinite universe, Cosmos: a Personal Voyage. The man generally seen as Sagan’s heir, Neil deGrasse Tyson, has given us this new version that, while not quite as excellent as the original, still offers dazzling insights into the nature of science and existence. With thirteen engrossing episodes, and using animation and state-of-the-art special effects, Tyson takes us away from our everyday lives and gives us the stars. Review by Kevin, Downtown Library