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TCU Press
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English
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From the earliest days of film, Texas and its colorful history offered promising story lines comprised of heroes, images, lore, and legend that filmmakers could return to again and again. And so they did in films about the Alamo, the Texas Rangers, the ubiquitous cowboy and the trail drives, big ranchers, and bigger wildcatters. With the advent of the Talkies, Texas movies continued to be a staple of Hollywood backlot productions, mainly in the form...
2) Raffles
Publisher
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Language
English
Description
Man about town and First Class cricketer A.J. Raffles keeps himself solvent with daring robberies. Meeting Gwen from his schooldays and falling in love all over again, he spends the weekend with her parents, Lord and Lady Melrose. A necklace presents an irresistible temptation, but also in attendance is Scotland Yard's finest, finally on the trail.
3) The Lodge
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English
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During a family retreat to a remote winter cabin over the holidays, the father is forced to abruptly depart for work, leaving his two children in the care of his new girlfriend, Grace. Isolated and alone, a blizzard traps them inside the lodge as terrifying events summon specters from Grace's dark past.
4) Results
Publisher
Magnolia Pictures
Language
English
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Recently divorced, newly rich, and utterly miserable, Danny (Kevin Corrigan) would seem to be the perfect test subject for a definitive look at the relationship between money and happiness. Danny’s well-funded languishing is interrupted by a momentous trip to the local gym, where he meets self-styled guru/owner Trevor (Guy Pearce) and irresistibly caustic trainer Kat (Cobie Smulders). Soon, their three lives are inextricably knotted, both professional...
5) Episode 1
Publisher
PBS
Language
English
Description
A fascinating and revealing view of life inside Iran, with NYTimes correspondent Thomas Erdbrink. With humor and curiosity, he shares a rare journey into a private Iran often at odds with its conservative clerics and leaders.
6) Episode 2
Publisher
PBS
Language
English
Description
The chaotic aftermath of the collision brings more twists and surprises. Why did van driver Danny Rampton flee the scene? What has secretary Karen Donnelly stolen from the chemical company where she works?
7) Hard Candy
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English
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This edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller is directed by David Slade (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse) and features Patrick Wilson and Ellen Page. Precocious 14-year-old Hayley meets Jeff, a 30-something photographer, at a local coffee shop after chatting online for three weeks. When Jeff takes Hayley back to his home, the would-be predator realizes too late that Hayley is much, much more than she appears.
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English
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Humphrey Bogart plays one of his rare comedy roles in this jaunty excursion about three convicts - Joseph (Bogart), Albert (Aldo Ray) and Jules (Peter Ustinov) - who are plotting their escape from Devil's Island. Fate intervenes when they hide out with kindly, but inept Felix (Leo G. Carroll) and his family. Felix manages a store for his arrogant cousin Andre (Basil Rathbone), who makes the fatal mistake of stealing Albert's pet, a poisonous snake....
10) Episode 5
Publisher
PBS
Language
English
Description
The secret of Sidney’s computer is unlocked and at last we find out what made him swerve. Jane prepares to run away with Richard, and Tolin finds closure with Ann. The truth about the collision is revealed.
11) Episode 3
Publisher
PBS
Language
English
Description
DI Tolin already knows that there’s more to the collision than meets the eye. But as the mysteries pile up, he has to deal with his own tangled relationships and secret past.
12) Episode 4
Publisher
PBS
Language
English
Description
The release of prisoner Harry Canwell horrifies Tolin and reveals the tragedy in his own life. Christine struggles to come to terms with her mother’s death. The search for Daniel Rampton comes to an unexpected conclusion.
15) Frontera
Language
English
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Description
Miguel crosses the Arizona-Mexican border illegally and is accused of murdering the wife of a former sheriff. His pregnant wife gets involved with Mexican smugglers trying to help him. They find life changing information as they search for answers.
Publisher
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Language
English
Formats
Description
The magistrate of an isolated frontier settlement on the border of an unnamed empire looks forward to an easy retirement until the arrival of Colonel Joll, whose task it is to report on the activities of the 'barbarians' and the security situation on the border. Joll conducts a series of ruthless interrogations, which leads the Magistrate to question his loyalty to the empire.
Publisher
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Language
English
Description
The opening scene of the movie describes it best: "Once upon a time there lived in Denmark a great storyteller named HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN. This is not the story of his life, but a fairy tale about the great spinner of fairy tales." **Academy Award** nominee.
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Language
English
Description
Sidney Stratton (Alec Guinness), laboratory dishwasher at a textile mill, is secretly at work on the invention of a new fabric that will never get dirty and never wear out. After many trials, the invention succeeds and it is brought to the notice of his employer, who invests money and facilities to develop it. However, when the news of Stratton's invention breaks, industry is threatened with chaos. The trade unions and the mill owners find themselves...
19) The Ring
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Language
English
Description
Jack 'One Round' Sanders is a young boxer traveling the country with a boxing booth in a fair. After his ex wife dumps him for the reigning champion, he falls in love with the beautiful cashier, his only goal being to beat all challengers, in and off the ring. *"Arguably the finest of Hitchcock's silent films." Geoff Andrew, **Time Out***
20) Connecting Rooms
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Language
English
Description
The touching story of two older people (Bette Davis and Michael Redgrave) whose lives are linked when they become lodgers in the same seedy boarding house in London. Both are down on their luck. James has been wrongfully dismissed from his post at a British public school. Good-hearted Wanda is a cello player driven to busk on the streets. They find sympathy and understanding as they share their misfortunes. "*...a compelling and often heartbreaking...
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