Joss Ackland
Author
Language
English
Description
A Masterpiece of Satire on Hell's Latest Novelties and Heaven's Unanswerable Answer
C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the unique vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis gives us the correspondence
...Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Captain Vostrikov, a Russian naval officer has being given command of the Soviet Union's first nuclear submarine, K-19, at the height of the Cold War in 1961. The vessel's executive officer Captain Polenin asserts that the flagship is not yet ready for deployment. But, political pressure forces Vostrikov to sail his crew into the North Atlantic anyway, for a missile fire test that serves as a warning to the U.S. The test is a success, but a leak in...
6) Hogfather
Publisher
Genius Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
It's the holiday of Hogswatch in the parallel universe of Discworld, the night when kids anticipate presents from the beloved Hogfather. But someone--or something-- wants the Hogfather out of the way. Now it's up to the most unlikely of heroes to get the holiday back on track before humanity loses all hope.
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
A tangled web of blackmail, murder and passion awaits former Scotland Yard detective Albert Tyburn when he arrives in Nairobi. In three mysteries-Private Lives, Hide in Plain Sight and Sport of Kings-Tyburn battles arson, murder, drug-dealers and more.
9) Flawless
Publisher
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Laura Quinn is an executive at the London Diamond Corporation who finds herself routinely stifled on the corporate ladder. Hobbs is an equally overlooked nighttime janitor with an intimate knowledge of the security system. Hobbs has a score to settle with the Corporation. Sensing Laura's frustration, Hobbs convinces her to help him pull off an ingenious heist.
Publisher
Paramount
Language
English
Formats
Description
From the two-time Oscar nominated director of Kung Fu Panda comes this critically acclaimed, re-imagined take on Antoine de Saint-Exupery's classic story. At its heart is 'The Little Girl,' prepared by her mother for the very grown-up real-world. After her eccentric, kind-hearted neighbor, 'The Aviator' introduces her to an extraordinary world where anything is possible, she learns of 'The Little Prince.' And so begins the magical and emotional journey...
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
When the evil De Nomolos dispatches robots to kill Bill & Ted, not only is the future of the universe at stake, but there's no way they can win the battle of the bands. Luckily, when they knock on death's door, he answers, becoming their faithful servant in a whacked-out journey through Heaven, Hell and San Dimas, California. Bill & Ted meet Martians, marry their historical girlfriends, & even learn how to play the guitar.
Publisher
Artisan Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Jake and Tina are a couple with champagne tastes and a rapidly dwindling bankroll who are living a little too high on the hog in a London hotel. They decide to fake the theft of their only resource, a sculpture, to collect the insurance. Before they can set their plan in motion the statue is stolen, and the accusations fly!
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Some say George Smiley is in innocent retirement. Others say he was sacked after the Czech scandal. But all agree that nobody ever leaves the 'Circus' without some unfinished business. Brought out of retirement to trace an enemy infiltrator in the department where he was once the prize employee, the shy and retiring master of espionage moves forwards to investigate and finds himself going backwards over very old ground ...
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Hoping to find his missing childhood friend, Constantine joins the Roman army. What he finds instead is success in battle that propels him to emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Constantine soon discovers it has been his rival, Emperor Maxentius, who has imprisoned his friend within the palace walls. Having been alerted to his friend's whereabouts, Constantine quickly garners support from all corners of the empire, eventually leading to an all-out...
Publisher
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure: Screwball comedy about two high school students who face a difficult history exam. With the help of a time-traveling messenger, they round up some historical heavyweights for their class project.
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey: When the evil De Nomolos dispatches robots to kill Bill & Ted, not only is the future of the universe at stake, but there's no way they can win the battle of the bands. Luckily, when the knock...
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
The film tells Joseph Conrad's story of Russian emigres and the only survivor from ship crash Yanko Goorall and servant Amy Foster in the end of 19th century. When Yanko enters a farm sick and hungry after the shipwreck, everyone is afraid of him, except for Amy, who is very kind and helps him. Soon he becomes like a son for Dr. James Kennedy and romance between Yanko and Amy follows.
20) Watership down
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Nestled among the rolling hills and peaceful meadows of England lives a community of rabbits. When their warren is threatened, a small group of brave rabbits escapes into the unknown countryside seeking a new home. Led by the visionary Fiver, they face huge challenges and use strength and cunning to survive, while gaining new allies, battling new enemies and always pursuing their dream