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For Your Entertainment - DVDs April 2017
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20th Century WomenSet in 1979 Santa Barbara, 20th Century Women follows Dorothea Fields, a single mother raising her adolescent son, Jamie, at a time brimming with cultural change. Dorothea enlists the help of two younger women - Abbie, a punk artist boarding in the Fields's home; and Julie, a savvy teenage neighbor. Along with William, a bohemian handyman who also rooms Dorothea's house, they forma makeshift family that inspires themfor the rest of their lives. MPAA Rating: R (Sexual material, language, some nudity and brief drug use)
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Collateral BeautyWhen successful New York ad executive Howard Inlet suffers a personal tragedy and retreats from life, his friends devise a drastic plan to reach him before he loses everything. This thought-provoking drama explores how even the deepest loss can reveal moments of beauty, and how the constants of love, time and death interlock in a life fully lived. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Thematic elements and brief strong language)
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DesiertoFrom the makers of Gravity comes the modern, heart-pounding suspense-thriller starring Gael Garcia Bernal and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. What begins as a hopeful journey to seek a better life becomes a harrowing and primal fight for survival when a deranged, rifle-toting vigilante chases a group of unarmed men and women through the treacherous U.S.-Mexican border. In the harsh, unforgiving desert terrain, the odds are stacked firmly against them as they continuously discover there's nowhere to hide from the unrelenting, merciless killer. MPAA Rating: R (Strong violence and language)
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Doctor StrangeFrom Marvel Studios comes Doctor Strange, the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident renders his hands useless. When traditional medicine fails him, he travels to the Nepalese enclave of Kamar-Taj in search of a cure, but instead discovers the ancient arts of sorcery and mysticism. 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. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (For sci-fi violence and action throughout, and an intense crash sequence)
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ElleMichele seems indestructible. Head of a leading video game company, she brings the same ruthless attitude to her love life as to business. Being attacked in her home by an unknown assailant chnges Michele's life forever. When she resolutely tracks the man down, they are both drawn into a curious and thrilling game - a game that may, at any moment, spiral out of control. MPAA Rating: R (Violence involving sexual assault, disturbing sexual content, some grisly images, brief graphic nudity and language)
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find ThemSomething mysterious is leaving a path of destruction in the streets of 1926 New York, threatening to expose the wizarding community. Newt Scamander arrives in the city nearing the end of a global excursion to research and rescue magical creatures. When unsuspecting No-Maj Jacob Kowalski inadvertently lets some of Newt's beasts loose, a band of unlikely heroes must recover the missing beasts before they come to harm, but their mission puts them on a collision course with Dark forces. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Some fantasy action violence)
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FencesSome people build fences to keep people out - and other people build fences to keep people in. Denzel Washington and Viola Davis deliver the "performance-driven masterpiece" of the year in the film adaptation of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, the film takes a passionate look at former Negro-league baseball player Troy Maxson as he fights to provide for those he loves in a world that threatens to push him down. Washington's directorial triumph "connects with people on a deep, emotional level" and pulses with the universal truths of love and forgiveness, despite what lies beyond your own fence. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (For thematic elements, language and some suggestive references)
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JackieNatalie Portman stars in this powerfully stirring drama as First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, whose faith and strength see her through the death of President John F. Kennedy. MPAA Rating: R (Brief strong violence and some language)
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Magnificent SevenIn director Antoine Fuqua's modern vision of a classic story, the desperate townspeople of Rose Creek employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns after the town falls under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue. As they prepare the town for the violent showdown that they know is coming, these seven mercenaries find themselves fighting for more than money. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Extended and intense sequence of western violence and for historical smoking, some language and suggestive material)
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Manchester By the SeaCasey Affleck heads a powerhouse cast in this acclaimed and deeply moving film from award-winning writer-director Kenneth Lonergan. After a solitary Boston janitor unexpectedly becomes the sole guardian of his 16-year-old nephew, he must come to terms with a past that seperated him from his wife and his hometown, as uncle and nephew unite for an unforgettable journey of love, community, sacrifice, and hope. MPAA Rating: R (Language throughout and some sexual content)
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MoonlightA timeless story of human connection and self-discovery, Moonlight chronicles three defining chapters in the life of a young black man growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami. Anchored by extraordinary performances from a tremendous ensemble cast, Moonlight is a profoundly moving portrayal of the moments, people, and unknowable forces that shape our lives and make us who we are. MPAA Rating: R (Some sexuality, drug use, brief violence, and language throughout)
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PassengersJennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt star in a high-stakes adventure about two passengers, Aurora and Jim, onboard a spaceship transporting them to a new life on another planet. The trip takes a deadly turn when their hibernation pods mysteriously wake them 90 years before they reach their destination. As they try to unravel the mystery behind the malfunction, they discover that the ship itself is in grave danger. With the lives of 5,000 sleeping passengers at stake, only Jim and Aurora can save them all. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Sexuality, nudity and action/peril)
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Patriots DayBased upon the real-life manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombers, this powerful action-thriller follows Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders (Mark Wahlberg) as he joins brave survivors, first responders, and investigators in a race against time to find the bombers before they strike again. Directed by Peter Berg and featuring a stellar cast, Patriots Day is a stirring tribute to the Boston community's strength and courage in the face of adversity. MPAA Rating: R (Violence, realistically graphic injury images, language throughout and some drug use)
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SilenceLegendary director Martin Scorsese's Silence tells the stunning and powerful story of two Christian missionaries (Adam Driver and Andrew Garfield) who travel to Japan in search of their missing mentor (Liam Neeson) at a time when Christianity was outlawed. When they are captured and imprisoned, both men are plunged into an odyssey that will test their faith, challenge their sanity and, perhaps, risk their very lives in this masterpiece. MPAA Rating: R (For some disturbing violent content)
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MoanaFrom Walt Disney Animation Studios comes Moana, an epic adventure about a spirited teen who sets sail on a daring mission to save her people. Along the way, Moana meets the once mighty demigod Maui, and together they cross the ocean on a fun-filled, action-packed voyage. Bring home the movie full of heart and humor! MPAA Rating: PG (For peril, some scary images and brief thematic elements)
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A Monster CallsLiam Neeson, Felicity Jones, and Sigourney Weaver star in this visually spectacular and stunningly emotional drama. Young Conor's life takes a turn after his mother (Jones) becomes ill and he moves in with his unsympathetic grandmother (Weaver). As an escape, Conor turns to his artwork and conjures up a 40-foot-high monster (Neeson) who becomes a most unlikely ally by guiding him on a journey of courage, faith and truth that powerfully fuses imagination and reality. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Thematic content and some scary images)
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SingFrom Illumination Entertainment comes an animated comedy about finding the music that lives inside all of us. Sing stars Matthew McConaughey as Buster Moon, an eternally optimistic koala who puts the world's greatest singing competition to save his crumbling tjeater; Reese Witherspoon as Rosita, an overworked and underappreciated mother of 25 piglets desperate to unleash he rinner diva; Scarlet Johansson as Ash, a punk rock porcupine with a beautiful voice behind her prickly exterior; and Taron Egerton as Johnny, a young gangster gorilla looking to break free of his family's felonies. Sing is the musical comedy event of the year! MPAA Rating: PG (Some rude humor and mild peril)
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WildGo wild with the hysterical adventure the New York Daily News calls "truly infectious!" Disney uncages the laughs in the hip and hilarious comedy The Wild. When a band of furry friends escape from the city zoo, they discover that New York City is the biggest, craziest jungle of all. Now, faced with a new journey and the challenge of a lifetime, they must work together if they are going to survive on the outside. The Wild is ferocious fun that will have your whole family roaring with laughter. MPAA Rating: G
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Thursday, April 6 Instagram 101 1:00 p.m. Learn how to create an account, post and share photos with friends and family, follow others, and manage your settings. Friday, April 27 Foods and Flavors of Thailand 6:30 p.m. Local resident and food professional Jennifer Diamond will demonstrate cooking with the spices and flavors of Thailand. A special tasting will be part of the event. Friday, April 28 Additions and Alterations to Historic Homes 7:00 p.m. Architect Eric Holterman discusses renovations to older homes. Saturday, April 29 Stamp Roadshow 10:30 a.m. The Hamilton Township Philatelic Society will be on hand to evaluate the worth of your stamp collection! They'll also give pointers to the novice collector.
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Saturday, May 6 Used Book Collection 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Donate your gently used books. Saturday, May 6 Ask the Real Estate Lady 10:00 a.m. Susan Patterson leads a conversation with buyers and sellers about the contract process. Thursday, May 11 Using the Cloud 1:00 p.m. What is the Cloud and what does it have to do with me? We'll teach you ways to upload files, documents, and photos to the Cloud so you can access them from any device. Friday, May 12 On a Roll: Sushi Making with Sofia Milner 7:00 p.m. Come learn the basics of sushi making. Saturday, May 20 Healthy Habits for a Healthy You 10:30 p.m. Learn techniques to prevent Alzheimer's disease. Friday, June 2 The Vinyl Dialogues with Mike Morsch 6:30 p.m.
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