David Winkler
Author
Language
English
Description
Everything in author David Winkler's life reads like a "Once Upon a Time in Beverly Hills" fairytale. A film producer of titles such as the Creed franchise, the fifty-three-year-old sits on the top tier of his profession, enjoys a wonderful relationship with his two children, and even gets along famously with his ex-wife. But seeking to avoid the drama and disappointment of dating and with his belief in "radical honesty" and ethical non-monogamy,...
Author
Language
English
Description
A rare day-to-day account of the Pacific War that is refreshingly candid.
1942 would prove crucial for the United States in the Pacific following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and a series of setbacks in the Southwest. As the first ship commissioned following America's entry into World War II, the light cruiser USS Atlanta would be thrust into the Pacific fight, joining the fleet in time for the pivotal battle of Midway and on to the Guadalcanal...
3) Creed III
Series
Publisher
MGM
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed has been thriving in both his career and family life. When a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian, resurfaces after serving a long sentence in prison, he is eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian a fighter who has nothing to lose.
4) The mechanic
Series
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Arthur Bishop ... is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets-- and Bishop is the best in the business. But when his mentor and close friend Harry ... is murdered, Bishop is intent on exacting revenge. His mission grows complicated when Harry's son Steve ... approaches him with the same vengeful goal. But while in pursuit of their ultimate mark, deceptions threaten to surface and those hired to fix problems...
Series
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Arthur Bishop returns as the Mechanic in the sequel to the 2011 action thriller. When the deceitful actions of a cunning but beautiful woman force him to return to the life he left behind, Bishop's life is once again in danger as he has to complete an impossible list of assassinations of the most dangerous men in the world.
6) Creed II
Series
Publisher
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family's past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what's worth fighting for, and discover that nothing's more important...
7) Trespass
Author
Language
English
Description
Held for ransom, a married couple's predicament grows increasingly dire amid the discovery of betrayal and deception. Starring Nicolas Cage ("Leaving Las Vegas") and Nicole Kidman ("Moulin Rouge!").