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Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Language
English
Description
From maverick filmmaker William A. Wellman (The public enemy, Nothing sacred) comes the original, timeless tale of Hollywood fantasy and heartbreak: A star is born. Esther Blodgett (Janet Gaynor) comes to Hollywood with dreams of stardom only to have them shattered by a ruthless, cold-hearted town without pity, where the chances of finding fame are one in a hundred thousand. Enter falling (and falling down drunk) movie star Norman Maine (Fredric March),...
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Edition
Collector's ed.
Language
English
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"It's been three years since CTU agent, Jack Bauer thwarted a terrorist attempt to plunge the United States into war. Now he's back in L.A. after working undercover for six months bringing down drug lord Ramon Salazar. But then the FBI receives a phone call threatening the release of a deadly virus in Los Angeles if Salazar isn't released from prison within six hours. As CTU races to locate the virus, Jack realizes that the only way to prevent additional...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Language
English
Description
The extra girl follows the misadventures of Sue Graham, a small-town lass who escapes her romantic entanglements by heading for the green pastures of Hollywood. Sue quickly discovers that the dream factory is just a factory like any other, as she is assigned to duty in the wardrobe department. But through pluck and ambition, she manages to overcome every setback, including one hair-raising sequence in which she accidentally unleashes a man-eating...
5) Starlet
Publisher
Music Box Films
Language
English
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Description
In the grotesque world of Los Angeles, Jane strives for filmic success--but all roads lead inevitably to degradation and the only stardom available is the world of pornography. But Jane has a friend besides her beloved Chihuahua Starlet: an 84-year-old widow named Sadie, whose lack of judgement and sharp kindness may just be Jane's way out.
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English
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Gloria Swanson, as Norma Desmond, an aging silent-film queen, and William Holden, as the struggling young screenwriter who is held in thrall by her madness, created two of the screen's most memorable characters in SUNSET BOULEVARD. Winner of three **Academy Awards**, director Billy Wilder's powerful orchestration of this bizarre tale is a true cinematic classic. From the unforgettable opening sequence - a body found floating in a decayed mansion's...
7) Mixed nuts
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Edition
Full screen version.
Language
English
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A wild and wacky comedy about oddball characters in Los Angeles at Christmastime, centered around a suicide hotline service.
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
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"The Angel Investigations team is stunned when the senior partners of Wolfram and Hart give them control of the L.A. office. The gang quickly moves in, and although everyone is delighted at the amazing resources they now have at their command, they can't stop wondering what the catch is. But the biggest mystery of all revolves around a small package Angel receives containing an amulet and a handful of dust- which coalesces into a very-much-alive Spike."--Set...
9) Mid90s
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English
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From writer/director Jonah Hill, MID90s is a moving look at Stevie, a kid living in LA in the 90s, as he escapes his turbulent home life with a new group of friends he meets at a local skate shop, plunging him into a world of fun, danger, and excitement. Nominated for Best Editing at the **Film Independent Spirit Awards.** Nominated for Best Film at the **Berlin International Film Festival.** "*A terrific coming-of-age film from first-time director...
10) Gloria Bell
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English
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Gloria (Julianne Moore) spends her nights joyfully letting loose at clubs around Los Angeles and finds herself thrust into an unexpected and complicated new romance. Official Selection at the **Toronto International Film Festival**. "*It's a remarkably enjoyable movie, downright cathartic in its presentation of a three-dimensional character.*" - Brian Tallerico, ***RogerEbert.com***
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Language
English
Description
It's been over a year since his wife's death, but Jack Bauer and his daughter are still reeling from the tragedy. The two are estranged and Jack no longer works for CTU. An urgent phone call from the President plunges Jack back into another 24-hour nightmare as he races against time to prevent the detonation of a nuclear bomb in Los Angeles.
12) The big Lebowski
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Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Language
English
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Description
A lazy, unemployed Southern Californian stoner who loves bowling gets mistaken for a millionaire with the same name. He's beaten up by men looking for money from the rich man's wife and gets drawn into the kidnapping of the millionaire's wife.
13) La La Land
Publisher
Summit Entertainment
Language
English
Description
A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. This original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing dreams.
14) 24: Season Six
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Language
English
Description
"Eighteen months after faking his own death, Jack Bauer returns to L.A. when it becomes clear that the only four people who know he is still alive are being targeted for assassination. The killings coincide with the signing of an anti-terrorism treaty with Russia, leading Jack to suspect a link between the assassinations, the treaty, and a group of Russian terrorists. But as the terror unfolds, Jack learns the day's events were set in motion by...
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English
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The incredible true story of aspiring filmmaker and Hollywood outsider Tommy Wiseau (James Franco) as he and his best friend Greg (Dave Franco) defiantly pursue their dreams and embark on the hilarious odyssey of making the now-infamous cult classic *The Room*. **Oscar** nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay. **Golden Globe** winner for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. Nominated for Best Male Lead at the **Film...
16) Zombieland
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Language
English
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In a world that has become overrun with zombies, two men must figure out how to survive. Wimpy Columbus is afraid of his own shadow, while Tallahassee is the biggest, baddest, gun-toting zombie-slayer who ever lived. When they meet two sisters, Wichita and Little Rock, the four strike out for an amusement park that is said to be zombie-free. This mismatched group will have to rely on each other to survive, which could be worse than surrendering to...
17) Fracture
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
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Description
Ted Crawford shoots his wife and entraps her lover. After the police arrive, he signs a confession. At his arraignment, he asserts his rights to represent himself and asks the court to move immediately to trial. The prosecutor, Willy Beachum, believes the case is open and shut--until, that is, everyting begins to unravel.
18) The muppets
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Publisher
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Language
English
Description
While on vacation in Los Angeles, Walter and his friends try to raise ten million dollars to save the Muppet Theater from Tex Richman, a business man who wants to demolish the theater in order to drill for oil.
Series
Fast and furious 4-movie collection volume I
Language
English
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Every night is a championship race on the turbo-charged streets of Los Angeles. Dominic and Johnny are rivals who are the boldest, the baddest, the best, and turn their challengers into dust. Then along comes a challenger. Dominic and Johnny know that he is tough and fast, what they don't know is that he is a speed demon detective trying to bust up a theft ring.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
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Description
For years, there have been documented cases of UFO sightings around the world. But in 2011, what were once just sightings will become a terrifying reality when Earth is attacked by unknown forces. As people everywhere watch the world's great cities fall, Los Angeles becomes the last stand for mankind in a battle no one expected. It's up to a Marine staff sergeant and his new platoon to draw a line in the sand as they take on an enemy unlike any they've...
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