John Leguizamo
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John Leguizamo's smash–hit one–man shows have been acclaimed by critics and fans alike. In this new Harper Paperback edition, all four shows are compiled into one phenomenally entertaining volume.
Mambo Mouth (1991), Leguizamo's first show, was an off Broadway sensation. Leguizamo's portrayal of seven different Latino characters earned him both Obie and Outer Critics Circle awards. His follow up, Spic–O–Rama (1993), a "dysfunctional family...
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"The high point: his breezy honesty." - Entertainment Weekly
"Leguizamo is one of the most excting talents to come along in some time." - USA Today
"[Leguizamo is] a remarkably mature writer . . . Astonishing." - Newsweek
"Brutally funny." - The New York Times
"This mix of the glib and the sometimes glam presents a refreshing cultural tonic." - Publishers Weekly
"Leguizamo's autobiography is as singular as the man himself. " - Library Journal...
3) Ghetto Klown
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In Ghetto Klown, celebrated performer John Leguizamo lays bare his early years in blue-collar Queens, his salvation through acting and writing, and his colorful career trajectory. He brings us onto the sets of his films opposite stars such as Al Pacino and Patrick Swayze and with directors such as Baz Luhrmann and Brian De Palma, while also opening up about his offstage life in love and marriage. In this candid graphic novel memoir, Leguizamo offers...
4) Ghetto Klown
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In this graphic-novel adaptation of his award-winning Broadway memoir, John Leguizamo lays bare his life story, sharing memories of his early years as an actor on stage, on television, and in major motion pictures opposite some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, such as Al Pacino, Patrick Swayze, and Steven Seagal, and working for directors Baz Luhrmann and Brian De Palma. Leguizamo opens up about his loves and marriages, while addressing self-doubt...
5) Fugly!
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In this anti-romantic comedy, JESSE SANCHEZ, a frustrated comic who grew up in the shadow of his more attractive brother, channels rejection into a successful comedy and acting career. But even that can't help him with the ladies. His near-death suicide attempt to get an attention from the long-lost love of his life forces him to revisit personal and professional high and lows.
6) Dark Blood
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Español
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Misael is imprisoned, waiting to be sentenced for a revenge crime against the man who killed his child. During his confinement, he must adapt to a new life of abuse. His former life starts to become a distant memory as he is forgotten by his loved ones. Misael, lonely and abandoned, finds affection and tenderness in Sarna, the dog of the prison. In Spanish with English subtitles.
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Fish N' Chips: The Movie, tells the story of young fish "Fish" who wishes he could evolve to be able to live on land and his feline nemesis "Chips", who wants to steal from the tooth of a fish that ate his ancestors. Together Fish N' Chips tear across both land and sea in this hilarious animated adventure as they face off for the love of the same catfish and for the tooth of Fish's ancestor. Starring John Leguizamo as the feisty "Chips", this film...
9) 11:55
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Returning from deployment in Afghanistan, a U.S. Marine (Victor Almanzar) must face the consequences of a violent past he hoped he had left behind with the help of fellow vet (John Leguizamo).
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It's Christmastime and the far-flung members of the Rodriguez family are converging on their parents' home in Chicago, to celebrate the season and their youngest brother's safe return from combat overseas. For Jesse (Freddy Rodriguez of SIX FEET UNDER), coming home has rekindled feelings for an old flame, though she won't forgive him for leaving in the first place. Jesse's older sister Roxanna, a struggling actress, has been chasing her Hollywood...
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Vertical Entertainment
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[2020]
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English
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Based on a true story from 1998, five LatinX and Black teenagers from the toughest underserved ghetto in Miami fight their way into the National Chess Championship under the guidance of their unconventional but inspirational teacher.
12) Encanto
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[2022]
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English
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The Madrigals live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal, every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional...
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Binge Box
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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The land before time: Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, Ducky, and Petrie go on their first adventure together, an exciting quest to find the lush, legendary Great Valley.
Ice age : dawn of the dinosaurs: Just when you thought they couldn't get any cooler, your favorite prehistoric pals are back.
We're back! : a dinosaur's story: With his IQ-boosting "Brain Grain" cereal, time-traveling Captain New Eyes transforms four dinos into thinking, feeling, and talking...
16) Summer of Sam
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KL Studio Classics
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[2020]
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English
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From Spike Lee, the legendary director of Do the Right Thing, Mo' Better Blues, comes his electrifying take on the murders in NYC during the summer of 1977. Centering on the residents of an Italian-American Bronx neighborhood who live in fear and distrust of one another. The heat is soaring to record highs, blackouts are filling the streets with looters, and the murders of a man who calls himself the Son of Sam are gripping the 'city that never sleeps'...
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Viva Pictures
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[2016]
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English
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Frankie, a smooth squirrel with an impeccable sense of style, learns that during his zoo stint, his home forest is being plucked clean by the A.C.O.R.N.S. Institute. The Institute is turning the critters' food into butt-cream! Frankie knows he is the only one who can save the forest, but by doing so, is at risk of losing the squirrel of his dreams, Lola.
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Paramount
Pub. Date
[2023]
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Español
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When Fire Superintendent Jake Carson and his elite team of expert firefighters come to the rescue of three siblings during a wildfire, they quickly realize that no amount of training could prepare them for their most challenging job yet: babysitting. Unable to locate the children's parents, the firefighters have their lives, jobs, and even their head firehouse turned upside down and quickly learn that children, like fires, are wild and unpredictable....
19) The menu
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Searchlight Pictures
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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A young couple travels to a faraway secluded island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared an extravagant menu, with some shocking surprises.
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PBS
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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In 2018, acclaimed Broadway and film actor John Leguizamo embarked on an exploration of Latino history with his Tony-nominated play, Latin History for Morons. Inspired by his quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions, the new three-part series VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos brings Leguizamo's passion from the stage to the screen. In this series, Leguizamo takes viewers on a captivating journey, delving...