Steve Coogan
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On April 22, 1993, 18-year-old Stephen Lawrence was murdered by a gang of racists on a London street. Thirteen years later, in 2006, the murder remains unsolved, and Stephen's family continue their fight for justice. Meanwhile, DCI Clive Driscoll finds Stephen's cold case files and is convinced the case can be solved, despite opposition from within the police
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In September 2010, two of Stephen's suspected killers are arrested in dawn raids and stand trial for his murder. The defense and prosecution argue over potential cross-contamination in the years since the murder that could mean the forensic evidence is unsafe. While they await the verdict, Doreen Lawrence tells Clive that whatever the outcome, the fight for justice will go on.
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Steve Coogan reprises his most popular role as the iconic Alan Partridge, the famous local radio DJ and one time talk show host. Alan finds himself at the center of a siege when a disgruntled fellow DJ (Colm Meaney) decides to hold their station hostage after learning that he's getting fired by the new management.
7) Ruby Sparks
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1 videodisc (104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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"Struggling with writer's block and a lackluster love life, once-famous novelist Calvin (Dano) creates a beautiful fictitious character named Ruby (Kazan) who inspires him. But not only does this bring his work to life, it also brings Ruby to life -- literally! Face-to-face with an actual relationship with his once-virtual girlfriend, Calvin must now decide whether to pen this love story or let it write itself"--Container.
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1 videodisc (115 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon embark on another deliciously deadpan culinary road trip. This time around, the guys head to Spain to sample the best of the country's gastronomic offerings in between rounds of their hilariously off-the-cuff banter. Over plates of pintxos and paella, the pair exchange barbs and their patented celebrity impressions, as well as more serious reflections on what it means to settle into middle age.
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1 videodisc (approximately 107 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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When two mismatched NYPD detectives stumble into a seemingly dull case that no other detective wants to bother with, it turns out to be New York City's biggest crime. The two seize the opportunity to step up like the city's top cops, whom they idolize. But do these two guys have the right stuff?
11) Happy endings
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1 videodisc (133 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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"Weaves multiple stories to create a witty look at love, family and the sheer unpredictability of life itself"--Container.
12) Ideal home
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1 videodisc (approximately 91 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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The story of Erasmus and Paul, a bickering gay couple whose life is turned inside out when a ten year old boy shows up at their door claiming to be Erasmus' grandson. Neither Paul, nor Erasmus, are ready to give up their extravagant lifestyles to be parents, but maybe this little kid has a thing or two to teach them about the value of family.
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1 videodisc (105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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When the Museum of Natural History is closed for renovations, the museum pieces are moved into federal storage at the famous Smithsonian Institution. It houses the world's largest museum complex with more than 136 million items in its collections. These range from the plane Amelia Earhart flew on her non-stop solo flight across the Atlantic and Al Capone's rap sheet and mug shot to Dorothy's ruby slippers. From Fonzie's leather jacket to Archie Bunker's...
14) Marie Antoinette
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1 videodisc (approximately 123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Tells the story of the 14-year-old ill-fated Archduchess of Austria and later Queen of France, who married France's young and indifferent King Louis XVI. Feeling isolated in a royal court rife with scandal and intrigue, Marie Antoinette defied both royalty and commoner by living like a rock star, which only served to seal her fate.
15) Philomena
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1 videodisc (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Judi Dench stars in the story of Philomena Lee, mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock and given up for adoption. Nearly 50 years later, Philomena meets Martin Sixsmith, a former BBC reporter looking for his next big story. Together, they embark on a journey to locate her long lost son. As the pieces of the puzzle come together, the unlikely travel companions form a comic and heartwarming friendship.
16) What Maisie Knew
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1 videodisc (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Tells the story of Maisie, a captivating little girl struggling for grace in the midst of her parents' bitter custody battle. Told through her eyes, Maisie navigates this ever-widening turmoil with a six-year-old's innocence, charm and generosity of spirit.
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1 videodisc (approximately 94 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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A rollicking, inventive adaptation of the notoriously unfilmable 18th century British comic novel The life and opinions of Tristam Shandy, gentleman, written by Laurence Sterne. Shandy's warped tales reveal far more than any conventional autobiography.
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1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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In a lively discussion with Lord Kelvin, inventor Phileas Fogg states his belief that it's possible for someone to travel around the globe in a mere 80 days. Kelvin challenges him to prove it, and adds a wager: if Fogg can't circumnavigate the globe in 80 days, he'll have to give up inventing forever. Fogg and his crew of two take the challenge. They travel by train, boat, balloon, horseback, or any other means at their disposal. However, Fogg and...
19) Despicable me 3
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1 videodisc (1.5 hrs.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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The villain Balthazar Bratt, a former child star who's grown up to become obsessed with the character he played in the 80s, proves to be Gru's most formidable nemesis to date.
20) Hamlet 2
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1 videodisc (92 min.) : sound, color; 4 3/4 in.
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When his Tucson, AZ school's theater department is threatened to be cut, failed-actor-turned-high-school-drama-teacher Dana Marschz writes a play that he hopes will solve everything. He decides to write a sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet. Now, the drama department will stage one of the most politically incorrect musical extravaganzas ever seen. Dana and his class will put it all on the line for a night of conflict and controversial.
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