Movies are checked out for one week - unlike music and books.
A lavish period drama set in Atlantic City, following the life and times of Nucky Thompson - the undisputed political and criminal mastermind whose grip on power and control of the city's liquor supply is under constant threat.
"...sweeping...shocking...smartly written...a triumph for HBO--the addictive kind." --Wall Street Journal
A touching series set within a fictional migrant camp in post-war Australia. The bleak Australian landscape cannot deter the temporary inhabitants who flock there from all over the world to gain a foothold on a dream in hopes of a fresh start. Warning: Contains graphic footage that may offend some viewers.
"Poignant, amusing, lusciously pretty, beautifully acted." -- Sydney Morning Herald
The 1980s London punk scene is captured in a gritty new wave musical with a poignant rags-to-riches story of a talented and rebellious young singer-songwriter. Kate is the lead singer of the rock group Breaking Glass. Her socialist ideals are juxtaposed with her pragmatic rock manager, Danny, a streetwise hustler who discovers her and develops her into a star. As Kate struggles for artistic recognition, her talent and sanity are jeopardized by the music business's power structure.
"...superb portrait of a time a a culture (both social and musical) not often chronicled onscreen, this is recommended." -- Video Librarian
A behind-the-scenes drama and espionage thriller in Cold War-era England that centers on a journalist, a producer, and an anchorman for an investigative news program.
2012 Golden Globe Nomination for Best TV Movie/Miniseries, Best Actor Dominic West, Best Actress Romola Garai
Based on the novel by J.B. Priestley, Lost Empires stars Oscar winner Colin Firth as a young man coming of age on the eve of World War I. Brimming with romance, drama, and brilliant performances, Lost Empires is a haunting saga set during a tumultuous time. Outstanding cast also includes Oscar-winner Laurence Olivier and John Castle. Sumptuous production was nominated for six BAFTAs, including best costumes, best design, and best makeup.
"***1/2 Highly recommended...hugely entertaining." -- Video Librarian
This five-part drama is an intimate portrait of a uniquely independent woman who finds herself newly divorced during the Depression years, as she struggles to carve out a new life for herself and her family. The story explores Mildred's unreasonable devotion to her insatiable daughter Veda, as well as the complex relationship she shares with the indolent men in her life, including her polo-playing lover Monty Beragon and ex-husband Bert Pierce.
2011 Won Emmy Awards for Direction, Casting, Outstanding Actress, and Supporting Actor; 2012 Golden Globe & SAG Awards for Best Actress
A beautifully realized portrait of a close-knit community on the outskirts of Baltimore. At a neighborhood karaoke bar, friends and family gather to remember a young man who passed away. Knowing little about his final days, they attempt to reconstruct his life.
"****! A great, deep, powerful new Indie film." -- Roger Ebert
"Extraordinary! " -- The New Yorker
