DVD Spring 2017 Catalog

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DVD Spring 2017 Catalog

This catalog lists only the newest acquired DVD titles from Spring 2017. This is not a complete listing of all DVD titles available. Included at the end of this catalog is a mail order form that lists these DVD titles alphabetically. You may also order DVDs by phone, fax, email, or in person.

Each video in this catalog is assigned an identifying number that begins with “DVD”. For example, DVD 0428 is a DVD entitled “Me Before You”.

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MPAA Ratings are guidelines for suitability for certain audiences.

G / All ages
PG / Some material may not be suitable for children
PG-13 / Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
R / Under 17 requires accompanying adult guardian
Not Rated / Film not suitable for MPAA rating (TV show, etc.) Some material may not be suitable for children.
Pre-Ratings / Film made before MPAA ratings. Some material may not be suitable for children.

Action/Adventure 3

Children’s/Family 5

Comedy 7

Crime Drama 9

Drama 10

Historical Fiction 12

Romance 14

Sci-Fi/Fantasy 15

Order Form 20

Action/Adventure

DVD 00392

13 hours: Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016)

R

On Sept. 11, 2012, Islamic militants attack the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, killing Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and Sean Smith, an officer for the Foreign Service. Stationed less than one mile away are six members of the Annex Security Team, former soldiers assigned to protect operatives and diplomats in the city. As the assault rages on, the six men engage the combatants in a fierce firefight to save the lives of the remaining Americans. Based on Mitchell Zuckoff's 2014 book 13 Hours. Directed by: Michael Bay. Starring: John Krasinski, Pablo Schreiber, James Badge Dale.

DVD 00396

Ben-Hur (2016)

PG-13

Judah Ben-Hur loses everything after his adopted brother Messala, now an officer in the Roman army, returns to Jerusalem and accuses the young prince of treason. Stripped of his title and separated from his wife and family, Ben-Hur must endure years of slavery on a galley at sea. When fate brings the estranged brothers to an epic and deadly chariot race, Ben-Hur finally gets the chance to exact vengeance on the man who destroyed his life. Directed by: Timur Bekmambetov. Starring: Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell, Rodrigo Santoro.

DVD 00404

Criminal (2016)

R

In a last-ditch effort to stop a diabolical plot, a dead CIA operative's memories, secrets, and skills are implanted into a death-row inmate in hopes that he will complete the operative's mission. Directed by: Ariel Vromen. Starring: Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot.

DVD 00419

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)

PG-13

Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name. On the run as a fugitive from the law, Reacher uncovers a potential secret from his past that could change his life forever. Sequel to Jack Reacher (DVD00245). Based on the novel by Lee Child. Directed by: Edward Zwick. Starring: Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Aldis Hodge.

DVD 00420

Jason Bourne (2016)

PG-13

The CIA's most dangerous former operative is drawn out of hiding to uncover more explosive truths about his past. Fifth installment of the Bourne film series; based on the novels by Robert Ludlum. Directed by: Paul Greengrass. Starring: Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander.

DVD 00438

The Revenant (2015)

A frontiersman on a fur trading expedition in the 1820s fights for survival after being mauled by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. Based in part on Michael Punke's 2002 novel. Directed by: Alejandro G. Iñárritu. Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Will Poulter.

DVD 00440

Risen (2016)

PG-13

In 33 AD, a Roman Tribune in Judea is tasked to find the missing body of an executed Jew rumored to have risen from the dead. Directed by: Kevin Reynolds. Starring: Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter Firth.

Children’s/Family

DVD 00393

Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016)

Alice returns to the magical world of Underland, only to find the Hatter in a horrible state. With the help of her friends, Alice must travel through time to save the Mad Hatter and Underland's fate from the evil clutches of the Red Queen and a clocklike creature, known as Time. Sequel to "Alice in Wonderland" (DVD00112). Directed by: James Bobin. Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter.

DVD 00397

The BFG (2016)

A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kind-hearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children. Based on the popular children's book by Roald Dahl. Directed by: Steven Spielberg. Starring: Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton.

DVD 00407

Finding Dory (2016)

Animated. The friendly but forgetful blue tang fish, Dory, remembers that she somehow became separated from her parents as a child. With help from her friends Nemo and Marlin, Dory embarks on an epic adventure to find them. Sequel to "Finding Nemo" (DVD00235). Directed by: Andrew Stanton, Angus MacLane. Starring: Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Ed O'Neill.

DVD 00423

Jungle Book (2016)

Walt Disney Pictures stikes a balance between their 1967 animated adaptation and Kipling's original works in this live-action remake of the classic tale. After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan forces him to flee the jungle, a man-cub named Mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther, Bagheera, and free spirited bear, Baloo. Directed by: Jon Favreau. Starring: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley.

DVD 00424

Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)

Animated. A young boy named Kubo must locate a magical suit of armor worn by his late father in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past. Directed by: Travis Knight. Starring: Charlize Theron, Art Parkinson, Matthew McConaughey.

DVD 00435

Pete’s Dragon (2016)

Mr. Meacham, a woodcarver, delights local children with stories of a mysterious dragon that lives deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. His daughter Grace believes these are just tall tales, until she meets Pete, a 10-year-old orphan who says he lives in the woods with a giant, friendly dragon. With help from a young girl named Natalie, Grace sets out to investigate if this fantastic claim can be true. Directed by: David Lowery. Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford, Oakes Fegley.

DVD 00437

Queen of Katwe (2016)

Based on the vibrant true story of a young girl from the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess. Directed by: Mira Nair. Starring: Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o.

DVD 00442

The Secret Life of Pets (2016)

Animated. The quiet life of a terrier named Max is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a stray whom Max instantly dislikes. Directed by: Chris Renaud, Yarrow Cheney. Starring: Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart.

DVD 00448

Trolls (2016)

Animated. After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and the curmudgeonly Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Directed by: Walt Dohrn, Mike Mitchell. Starring: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel.

DVD 00453

Zootopia (2016)

Animated. In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy. Directed by: Byron Howard, Rich Moore. Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba.

Comedy

DVD 00398

The Boss (2016)

Michelle Darnell, a titan of industry, is sent to prison after she's caught for insider trading. When she emerges ready to rebrand herself as America's latest sweetheart, not everyone she's cheated is so quick to forgive and forget. Directed by: Ben Falcone. Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Peter Dinklage.

DVD 00403

Central Intelligence (2016)

PG-13

After he reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage. Directed by: Rawson Marshall Thurber. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Danielle Nicolet.

DVD 00414

Hail, Caesar! (2016)

PG-13

Follow a day in the life of Eddie Mannix, a Hollywood fixer for Capitol Pictures in the 1950s, who cleans up and solves problems for big names and stars in the industry. But when studio star Baird Whitlock disappears, Mannix has to deal with more than just the fix. Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen. Starring: Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich.

DVD 00416

How To Be Single (2016)

Recent college-grad Alice decides she needs a break from her long-term boyfriend Josh and moves to New York to take a job as a paralegal. Helping her navigate her way through an unfamiliar city is Robin, a fun-loving, wild co-worker who enjoys partying and one-night stands. With Robin as her freewheeling guide, Alice can now learn how to get free drinks, meet men and enjoy the single lifestyle. Directed by: Christian Ditter. Starring: Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann.

DVD 00439

Ride Along 2 (2016)

PG-13

As his wedding day approaches, Ben heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James to bring down a drug dealer who's supplying the dealers of Atlanta with product. Sequel to "Ride Along" (DVD00316). Directed by: Tim Story. Starring: Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, Tika Sumpter.

DVD 00441

Sausage Party (2016)

Animated. A misplaced sausage and his savory friends embark on an existential adventure through the aisles of a massive supermarket in this raunchy animated comedy. Directed by: Greg Tiernan, Conrad Vernon. Starring: Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill.

Crime Drama

DVD 00411

The Girl on the Train (2016)

Rachel is unemployed and devastated by a recent divorce. She fills her time with drinking, riding the commuter train, and fantasizing about a seemingly perfect couple the train passes by every day. Then one morning, Rachel sees something shocking that unravels her and entangles her in an unfolding mystery. Directed by: Tate Taylor. Starring: Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, Rebecca Ferguson.

DVD 00415

Hell or High Water (2016)

A divorced father and his ex-con older brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's ranch in West Texas. Directed by: David Mackenzie. Starring: Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Jeff Bridges.

DVD 00418

Inferno (2016)

PG-13

When Robert Langdon wakes up in an Italian hospital with amnesia, he teams up with Sienna Brooks, a doctor he hopes will help him recover his memories. Together, they race across Europe to stop a madman from unleashing a global virus that would wipe out half of the world's population. Based on the best-selling novel by Dan Brown. Directed by: Ron Howard. Starring: Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Irrfan Khan.

DVD 00431

Money Monster (2016)

Financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor takes over their studio. During a tense standoff broadcast to millions on live TV, Lee and Patty must work furiously against the clock to unravel the mystery behind a conspiracy at the heart of today's fast-paced, high-tech global markets. Directed by: Jodie Foster. Starring: George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Jack O'Connell.

Drama

DVD 00400

By the Sea (2015)

In the 1970s, a troubled American couple takes a vacation in France and find that their time in a sleepy seaside town, complete with a unique array of locals, strengthens their bond and reaffirms their marriage. Directed by: Angelina Jolie. Starring: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Mélanie Laurent.

DVD 00412

God’s Not Dead 2 (2016)

A Christian teacher is forced before a judge for honestly answering a question about Jesus in the classroom. With the principal and superintendent joining forces with a zealous civil liberties group, Grace faces an epic court case that could cost her the career she loves and expel God from the classroom. Based on the book by Rice Broocks. Directed by: Harold Cronk. Starring: Melissa Joan Hart, Jesse Metcalfe, David A.R. White.

DVD 00422

Joy (2015)

PG-13

Joy is the story of the title character, who rose to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty. Directed by: David O. Russell. Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper.

DVD 00425

The Lady In the Van (2015)

PG-13

A man forms an unexpected bond with a transient woman living in her van that's parked in his driveway. Adapted from the autobiographical play by Alan Bennett. Directed by: Nicholas Hytner. Starring: Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings, Jim Broadbent.

DVD 00426

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