Michael Giacchino
Author
Language
English
Description
From the author of Lafayette in the Somewhat United States, The Wordy Shipmates is New York Times bestselling author Sarah Vowell's exploration of the Puritans and their journey to America to become the people of John Winthrop's "city upon a hill," a shining example, a "city that cannot be hid."
To this day, America views itself as a Puritan nation, but Vowell investigates what that means? and what it should...
To this day, America views itself as a Puritan nation, but Vowell investigates what that means? and what it should...
Author
Language
English
Description
From the bestselling author of "The Wordy Shipmates" comes an examination of Hawaii's emblematic and exceptional history, retracing the impact of New England missionaries who began arriving in the early 1800s to remake the island paradise into a version of New England.
4) Super 8
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (112 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Formats
Description
In the summer of 1979, a group of friends in a small Ohio town witnesses a catastrophic train crash while making a super 8 movie and soon they suspect that it was not an accident. Shortly after, unusual disappearances and inexplicable events begin to take place in town, and the local deputy tries to uncover the truth, something more terrifying than any of them could have imagined.
5) Up
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Carl Fredricksen, a retired balloon salesman, is part rascal, part dreamer who is ready for his last chance at high-flying excitement. ... [Along with] Russell, an overeager eight-year-old Wilderness Explorer, ... Dug, a dog with a special collar ... and Kevin, a rare 13-foot-tall flightless bird, ... Carl realizes that sometimes life's biggest adventures aren't the ones you set out looking for."--Container.
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Formats
Description
When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find that an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving the world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction.
7) John Carter
Series
Publisher
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 132 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs's classic novel, a war-weary former military captain is inexplicably transported to Mars and reluctantly becomes embroiled in an epic conflict. It's a world on the brink of collapse, and Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.
8) Let him go
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Following the loss of their son, retired sheriff George Blackledge and his wife Margaret leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas, headed by matriarch Blanche Weboy. When they discover the Weboys have no intention of letting the child go, George and Margaret are left with no choice but to fight for their family.
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
Widescreen [edition].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (103 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Everett brings his fiancé Meredith home to meet his family for the Christmas holiday. It's an instant disaster when Everett's parents, Sybil and Kelly, agree with their gay, deaf son Thad, pot-smoking son Ben and daughters Amy and Susannah that Meredith is way too uptight to be welcomed into their family. Wanting to please Everett and get along with his family, Meredith recruits her sister Julie to help her thaw the Stone family cold front.
10) John Carter
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
[Blu-ray version].
Physical Desc
1 blu-ray videodisc (approximately 132 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs's classic novel, a war-weary former military captain is inexplicably transported to Mars and reluctantly becomes embroiled in an epic conflict. It's a world on the brink of collapse, and Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands. Stunning special effects, great characters and villains, and complete with extraordinary bonus features
11) Star trek
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (126 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Formats
Description
On the day of James Kirk's birth, his father dies on his ship in a last stand against a mysterious alien vessel. He was searching for Ambassador Spock, who is a child on Vulcan, disdained by his neighbors for his half-human nature. Twenty years later, Kirk has grown into a young troublemaker. He is inspired by Capt. Christopher Pike to fulfill his potential in Starfleet, even though he annoys his instructors. Suddenly, there is an emergency on Vulcan...
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (147 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Four years after the destruction of Isla Nublar, dinosaurs now live and hunt alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history's most fearsome creatures in a new era.
Series
Publisher
Disney/Pixar
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
[Blu-ray version].
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (approximately 233 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Incredibles: Bob and his wife Helen used to be among the world's greatest crime fighters, saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. Fifteen years later, they have been forced to adopt civilian identities and retreat to the suburbs where they live "normal" lives with their three kids, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack. Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top secret...
14) Doctor Strange
Publisher
Marvel Studios
Pub. Date
[2017].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 115 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A former neurosurgeon embarks on a journey of healing only to be drawn into the world of the mystic arts. Armed with newfound power he is thrust into a multi-dimensional battle against dark forces bent on destroying existence as we know it. He must give up his past and follow his true destiny as the universe's most powerful sorcerer in this spectacular adventure with incredible special effects, irreverent humor and non-stop action.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (125 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Ethan Hunt has retired from active duty as a super-spy in order to train new IMF agents. He is called back into action to confront the toughest villain he has ever faced - Owen Davian, an international weapons and information provider with no remorse and no conscience. Hunt assembles his team - his old friend Luther Strickell, transportation expert Declan, and background operative Zhen, in order to rescue Lindsey, one of his trainees, who was kidnapped...
16) The Incredibles
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
Edition
2-disc collector's edition, widescreen.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 115 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (1 volumes : illustrations ; 18 cm)
Language
English
Description
Bob and his wife Helen used to be among the world's greatest crime fighters, saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. Fifteen years later, they have been forced to adopt civilian identities and retreat to the suburbs where they live "normal" lives with their three kids, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack. Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top secret assignment....
Language
English
Formats
Description
While Jack, Kate, and Locke investigate what's inside the hatch, the "tailies" are found. These survivors are from the tail of the plane and include tough girl Ana-Lucia and the spiritual and mysterious Mr. Eko. Learn what happened to Walt when he left Michael with some very hard choices to make and get a better insight into just who the "others" are. Find out that the island has some connection with the Dharma Corporation.
Language
English
Description
Immerse yourself in the boldest show on television with every mysterious twist and turn of the shows addictive Fourth Season. Exploding with excitement and original extras, it reaches new heights on DVD. More than three months after their fateful crash, the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 will discover that the only thing more dangerous than the island might be the people who have come to rescue them.
More than three months after their fateful crash,...
Publisher
Disney/Pixar
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (234 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The Incredibles: A seemingly ordinary family has an incredible secret: they're actually among the world's greatest crime fighters on a top secret mission to save the planet.
Incredibles 2: While Helen is summoned to bring the Supers back, Bob juggles the daily heroics of home life. But when a new villain arises with a sinister plot, can they meet the challenge together?