Top Films on Teachers
05 May 2012 Leave a Comment
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Dead Poets Society (1997) Rated PG
Robin Williams stars as English professor John Keating, a passionate iconoclast who changes his students’ lives forever when he challenges them to life life to the fullest and “Carpe Diem” – seize the day!”
Teachers (1984) Rated R
A well meaning but burned-out high school teacher tries to maintain order against the backdrop of a pending lawsuit against his school district when it comes to light they gave a diploma to an illiterate student.
Stand and Deliver (1988) Rated PG
Story of Jaime Escalante, a math teacher at East Los Angeles’ Garfield High School, who refuses to write off his inner-city students as losers. Escalante pushes and inspires 18 students who were struggling with math to become math whizzes.
Mr. Holland’s Opus (1995) Rated PG
A frustrated composer comes to realize that his real passion is teaching and that his legacy is not a truly memorable piece of music, but the generations of young people whose lives he affects.
Lean on Me (1989) Rated PG-13
Based on the true story of high school principal Joe Clark, who armed himself with a bullhorn and a Louisville Slugger and slammed the door on losers at Eastside High in Paterson, New Jersey.
Easter Films 2012
07 Apr 2012 Leave a Comment
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Easter Parade (1948) Rated NR
Astaire is trying to forget ex-dance partner Miller while rising to stardom with Garland.
Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) Rated G
Drama of the life of Christ, the teacher and saviour, healer of the hopeless and champion of the poor, from Galilee to Golgotha.
Jesus of Nazareth (1977) Rated NR
Maintaining the perfect balance between religious fervor and realism, this film depicts the life of Christ from His birth through His resurrection. It is acclaimed exceptional for its thorough Biblical and historical research written in consultation with leading Anglican, Catholic and Jewish religious authorities.
King of Kings (1927) Rated NR
The King of Kings is the Greatest Story Ever Told as only Cecil B. DeMille could tell it. In 1927, working with the biggest budget in the history of Hollywood, DeMille spun the life and Passion of Christ into one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
Passion of the Christ (2004) Rated R
Concerns the last twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In the Garden of Gethsemane near the Mount of Olives, Jesus is betrayed by Judas Iscariot. Jesus is condemned to death for blasphemy and brought before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, for sentencing. The roaring crowd demands his death, so Pilate orders his crucifixion. Jesus is severely beaten and made to carry his cross up to Golgotha, the hill outside Jerusalem, where he is nailed to the cross. With his mother looking on, he dies.
Earth Day Films 2012
21 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment
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Erin Brockovich (1999) Rated R
Erin Brockovich is a feisty young mother who convinces attorney Ed Masry to hire her and promptly stumbles upon a momumental law case against a giant corporation. Erin’s determined to take on this powerful adversary even though no law firm has dared to do it before. The two begin an incredible and sometimes hilarious fight that will bring a small town to its feet and a huge company to its knees. Based on a true story.
FernGully (1992) Rated G
Magic and adventure await in FernGully, a spectacular rainforest where a bat named Batty, whose radar has gone haywire, joins together with Crysta, Pips, and the Beetle Boys to save their marvelous world from the evil Hexxus.
An Inconvenient Truth (2006) Rated PG
A passionate and inspiring look at former Vice President Al Gore’s campaign to expose the myths and misconceptions of global warming, and to create public awareness on the subject.
March of the Penguins (2005) Rated G
In the Antarctic, every March since the beginning of time, the quest begins to find the perfect mate and start a family. This courtship will begin with a long journey–a journey that will take them hundreds of miles across the continent by foot, one by one in a single file. They will endure freezing temperatures, in brittle, icy winds and through deep, treacherous waters. They will risk starvation and attack by dangerous predators, under the harshest conditions on earth, all to find true love.
Wall-E (2008) Rated G
After hundreds of lonely years, a waste management robot finds a new purpose in life. With only a cockroach for a friend, he finds true love in another robot sent on a mission to Earth to see if it is safe for human life.
Films to watch on St. Patrick’s Day 2012
17 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment
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Darby O’Gill and the Little People (1959) Rated G
An old Irishman tries to steal the gold of the leprechaun’s.
The Departed (2006) Rated R
In South Boston, the state police force are waging a war on Irish-American organized crime. Undercover cop Billy Costigan is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate, which is run by gangland chief Frank Costello. Billy quickly gains Costello’s confidence. Colin Sullivan is a hardened young criminal who has infiltrated the police department as an informer for the syndicate. Colin is rising to a position of power within the Special Investigation Unit. Each man becomes deeply consumed by his double life, gathering information about the plans and counter-plans of the operations he has penetrated. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there’s a mole in their midst, Billy and Colin are suddenly thrust into danger. Afraid of being caught and exposed to the enemy, they each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save himself.
Far and Away (1992) Rated PG-13
A poor but proud Irish tenant farmer accompanies the spoiled and headstrong daughter of a wealthy landlord to America in a quest for land.
Finian’s Rainbow (1968) Rated G
An Irish rogue journeys to America with a stolen crock of leprechaun gold, his spirited daughter in tow.
The Quiet Man (1952) Rated NR
Sean Thornton is an American who swears off boxing after accidentally killing an opponent. Returning to the Irish town of his birth, he finds happiness when he falls in love with the fiery Mary Kate. Though he is sorely tempted to pick up the gloves against her brother, the town bully, Sean is determined not to use his fists. Mary Kate and Sean wed but her brother refuses to pay the dowry. Sean would rather walk away than accept this challenge. Even when his new wife accuses him of cowardice, Sean stands firm. But when she boards a train to leave, he is finally ready to take matters into his own hands.
Oscar Movie Nominees Based on Books
22 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
in Movies Tags: albert nobbs, based on, books, extremely loud and incredibly close, films, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, hugo, Jane Eyre, list, moneyball, movies, my week with marilyn, The Add, The Adventures of Tintin, The descendants, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, the help, tinker tailor soldier spy, war horse
This Sunday, February 26, the Rice Lake Public Library will host the second annual Oscar Viewing Party at 6:30 pm. Everyone in the community is invited to come enjoy this awards ceremony. Formal dress is encouraged. Prizes will be awarded and hors d’oeurves will be served.
The following Oscar nominees are movies all based on previously published books. Some of the book images are linked to the library catalog if you would like to request them.
| Movie | Nominations | Book |
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The Adventures of Tintin — Best Music (John Williams) |  |
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Albert Nobbs – Best Actress (Glenn Close), Best Supporting Actress (Janet McTeer), Best Makeup |  |
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The Descendants — Best Picture, Best Actor (George Clooney), Best Director (Alexander Payne), Best Editing (Kevin Tent), Best Adapted Screenplay |  |
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Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close — Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Max von Sydow) |  |
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – Best Actress (Rooney Mara), Best Cinematography (Jeff Cronenweth), Best Editing (Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall), Best Sound Editing |  |
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 – Best Art Direction, Best Makeup, Best Visual Effects |  |
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The Help – Best Picture, Best Actress (Viola Davis), Best Supporting Actress (Jessica Chastain), Best Supporting Actress (Octavia Spencer) |  |
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Hugo — Best Director (Martin Scorsese), Best Cinematography (Robert Richardson), Best Art Direction, Best Costume, Best Editing (Thelma Schoonmaker), Best Music (Howard Shore), Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, Best Adapted Screenplay |  |
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Jane Eyre – Best Costume |  |
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Moneyball – Best Picture, Best Actor (Brad Pitt), Best Supporting Actor (Jonah Hill), Best Editing (Christopher Tellefsen), Best Adapted Screenplay |  |
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My Week With Marilyn – Best Actress (Michelle Williams), Best Supporting Actor (Kenneth Branagh) |  |
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy – Best Actor (Gary Oldman), Best Music (Alberto Iglesias), Best Adapted Screenplay |  |
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War Horse – Best Picture, Best Cinematography (Janusz Kaminski), Best Music (John Williams, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing |  |
Oscars 2012
18 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
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Who do you think will win the Oscar?
After you’ve voted join us on Feb. 26th at 6:30 pm for our Annual Oscar Party. We’ll be serving hors d’oeuvres with games, trivia, and a red carpet. This year we’ll be showing it on the big screen with our new sound system.
