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For Your Entertainment - DVDs March 2017
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AlliedFrom the director of Forrest Gump and Cast Away comes "a romantic thriller not to be missed." (Mark S. Allen, ABC-TV) When Intelligence Officer Max Vatan (Brad Pitt) learns his wife (Marion Cotillard) may be secretly working with the enemy, he has only 72 hours to prove her innocence and save his family before he must do the unthinkable. Experience this exciting race against time that critics are calling "the best movie of the year." (Athenia Veliz-Dunn, Hollywood Today Live)
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ArrivalCritics are calling Arrival "the best film of the year." When mysterious spacecraft touch down across the globe, an elite team - led by expert translator Louise Banks (Academy Award nominee Amy Adams) - races against time to decipher their intent. As tensions mount between fearful governments, Banks discovers the aliens true purpose and, to avert global war, takes a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity. Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner and Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker co-star in this "stunning stellar masterpiece" with "a mind-blowing ending" that "you will want to see again and again." MPAA Rating: PG-13 (For brief strong language)
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Edge of SeventeenIn the vein of classic coming-of-age films like Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club, The Edge of Seventeen is a poignant and hilarious look at what it's like to be a teenager today. Growing up is hard, and life is no easier for Nadine, who is already at peak awkwardness when her best friend Krista begins dating her all-star brother Darian. All at once, Nadine feels more alone than ever. With the help of her reluctant sounding-board (Woody Harrelson), she soon discovers that what feels like the end of the world may just be the beginning of growing up. MPAA Rating: R (Sexual content, language and some drinking, all involving teens)
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Hacksaw RidgeHacksaw Ridge is the extraordinary true story of Desmond Doss who, in Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of WWII, saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun. He was the only American soldier in WWII to fight on the front lines without a weapon, as he believed that while the war was justified, killing was nevertheless wrong. As an Army medic, he single-handedly evacuated the wounded from behind enemy lines, braved fire while tending to soldiers, was wounded by a grenade, and hit by snipers. Doss was the first conscientious objector to ever earn the Congressional Medal of Honor. MPAA Rating: R (Intense prolonged realistically graphic sequences of war violence including grisly bloody images)
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Light Between OceansLighthouse keeper Tom Sherbourne and radiant, spirited Isabel live together in married bliss on a remote, rugged island off the coast of Australia. But their windswept world is turned upside down when Isabel learns that she's unable to bear a child. One day, a drifting lifeboat washes ashore with a crying baby in it. The dilemma the couple now face will echo far beyond the island, engulfing and irrevocably impacting their world - and that of a stranger - in a passionate story about love, hope and a fateful choice. Get swept away by this stunning film, with an exclusive bonus Audio Commentary that will pull you deeper in. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (For thematic material and some sexual content)
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LovingIn 1958, in the state of Virginia, the idea of interracial marriage was not only considered to be immortal to many, it was also illegal. When Richard and Mildred fall in love, they are aware of the eyes staring at them and the words said behind their backs. It is when they get married, however, that words and looks become actions, and the two are arrested. The couple decide to take their case all the way to the Supreme Court in order to fight for their love in this passionate and gripping drama that critics are calling a masterpiece. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Thematic elements)
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Nocturnal AnimalsAmy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal star in this haunting romantic thriller from acclaimed writer/director Tom Ford. Susan (Adams) is living through an unfulfilling marriage when she receives a package containing a novel manuscript from he ex-husband, Edward (Gyllenhaal). The novel is dedicated to her but the content is violent and devastating. Susan cannot help but reminisce over her past love story with the author. Increasingly she interprets the book as a tale of revenge, a tale that forces her to re-evaluate the choices that she has made, and reawakens a love she feared was lost. Nocturnal Animals is a thriller of shocking intimacy and gripping tension. MPAA Rating: R (Violence, menace, graphic nudity and language).
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PricelessDesperate and at a crossroads, James agrees to drive a box truck on a shady, one-time trip cross country for cash - no questions asked. But when he discovers what he is delivering is actually a who, James is compelled to help two frightened sisters who are unaware of the danger that awaits them in this inspiring tale of love, strength, and redemption. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Mature thematic material involving human trafficking, and some violence)
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World Before HerTwenty young women from across India arrive for an intense, month-long beauty boot camp - they are the hand-picked contestants for the Miss India pageant. Winning the coveted title means instant stardom, a lucrative career path and freedom from the constraints of a patriarchal society. In another corner of India we visit a camp for young girls run by the militant fundamentalist movement. Through lectures and physical combat training, the girls learn what it means to be good Hindu women. Moving between the transformative action at both camps and the characters' private lives, The World Before Her creates a lively, provocative portrait of the world's largest democracy at a critical transitional moment. Not Rated.
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Grace and Frankie, season 2After learning their ex-husbands plan to marry one another, lifelong rivals Grace and Frankie have bonded in an uneasy friendship. The second season of this acclaimed comedy series brings more laughs and surprises as Grace and Frankie tackle the challenges of family and relationships - while driving each other crazy on a regular basis! Not Rated.
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Victoria, The Complete First SeasonCreated and written by acclaimed novelist Daisy Goodwin, this ambitious and rich drama presents the early years of the life of one of history's greatest monarchs. Victoria draws on real-life events and the Queen's own exhaustive diaries to paint a vivid portrait of her transformation from an impulsive eighteen-year-old to her early years as a wife, mother, and head of a global empire. Stretching from the upper echelons of the royal court to the below-stairs staff, this is a story of passionate affairs, power struggles, and unrequited love, at the center of which stands the new Queen - a strong, complex, and willful woman who must somehow become an enduring icon. Not Rated.
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TrollsBring home happy with DreamWorks' Trolls - a musical adventure critics are calling "terrifically funny." When their village is invaded by the grumpy Bergens, two mismatched friends must work together in perfect harmony to save the day. Featuring hit songs performed by Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick and more, Trolls is the critically acclaimed, feel-great movie of the year! MPAA Rating: PG (Some mild rude humor)
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Thursday, March 2 Fact or Fiction: How to Spot Fake News 7:00 p.m. Learn tips to analyze news sources, tools for fact-checking, and ways to confirm news accuracy with a critical eye before sharing information. Saturday, March 4 The Home Buying Process 10:00 a.m. Be a prepared home seller or buyer. Learn what you need to know for a smooth transaction. Thursday, March 23 Microsoft Excel: From Basics to Budgeting 1:00 p.m. Learn how you can create Excel spreadsheets for many purposes, such as household budgets, mailing lists, task organizers, etc. This will be a demonstration class for those that have a basic understanding of Excel.
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Saturday, March 25 NJ Makers Day 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Come participate in the 3rd annual NJ Makers Day! Come to imagine, create, tinker, and learn. This is an all-ages family event to complete several STEM challenges throughout the library, including our first ever Escape Room activity! Tuesday, March 28 Bites for Books 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Join library friends and neighbors for dinner at Teddy's Restaurant. Teddy's will donate 20% of your bill to the Cranbury Library Foundation. Friday, April 27 Foods and Flavors of Thailand 6:30 p.m. Join Jen Diamond for a tour and taste of Thailand! 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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