NCW Libraries

A half-century after its release, Midnight Cowboy remains one of the most original and groundbreaking movies of the modern era. With beguiling performances from Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman as two loners who join forces out of desperation, blacklist survivor Waldo Salt's brilliant screenplay, and John Schlesinger's fearless direction, the 1969 film became the only X-rated film to ever win the Academy Award for Best Picture. Its vivid and compassionate...

Stan, Kyle, Kenny, and Cartman sneak into an R-rated movie and it warps their fragile little minds. Soon their indignant parents declare war on Canada and the young heroes are America's last hope to stop Armageddon.

A divorced father, who has run from parental responsibilities, takes his three children on a magnificent summer cruise. when they receive word of their mother's death, they find themselves pawns for the affections of their father and step-father. they must make the decision as to which father they want.

Newly revised and updated with more than 200 characters, this action-packed guide takes readers deep into the Marvel Cinematic Universe where they'll discover the strengths, superpowers, friends, allies, weapons and more of their favorite heroes or villains. Includes characters from the Marvel Studios films starting with Iron Man (2008) up through Guardians of the Galaxy 3 (2023).

"An icon like no other. From the editors of The official John Wayne collector's edition, Duke brings you an in-depth look at every single title in the star's incredible 50-year filmography. Filled with unforgettable quotes, behind-the-scenes stories and rare on-set photos from some of his most beloved films, this one-of-a-kind collection is sure to cement your status as the ultimate John Wayne fan. Plus: in depth critical analysis and reviews; tons...

"Films have a lot of layers. When you dig deeper, you can understand more of what the people who create the film intend to convey. With this book, Anita is giving people a crash course. The movie is not finished just because you leave the theater. You are still thinking about it, and there are always new references and things to discover. The dots are there, you just have to connect them. Sensitive, rich and deep commentaries on films-- for professionals,...

USA Today-Bestselling Author: When a film crew wakes up a sleepy Georgia town, murder is in fashion... "Rose Pressey's books are fun!"—Janet Evanovich
Sugar Creek is all abuzz. A film is being shot on a historic plantation, and vintage clothing store owner Cookie Chanel is thrilled to provide authentic period outfits for its stars.

But when Cookie discovers the temperamental leading lady drowned...

"Inspired by a true story, this supernatural thriller for fans of horror and true crime follows a tale as it evolves every twenty years--with terrifying results. Ella Louise has lived in the woods surrounding Pilot's Creek, Virginia, for nearly a decade. Publicly, she and her daughter, Jessica, are shunned by her upper-crust family and the local residents. Privately, desperate characters visit her apothecary for a cure to what ails them--until Ella...

"With more than 100 new entries, from Amy Atlas, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Cary Joki Fukunaga to Joaquin Phoenix, Mia Wasikowska, and Robin Wright, and completely updated, here from David Thomson ... is the latest editon of The New Biographical Dictionary of Film, which topped Sight & Sound's poll of international critics and writers as the best film book ever written." -- Back cover.