Curtis Hanson
1) In her shoes
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Free-wheeling irresponsible Maggie gets through her life thanks to her remarkable looks and her complete lack of scruples. She constantly goes to her straight-laced, plain-Jane successful lawyer sister Rose when she is in need of financial help. The two sisters have been very close to each other in part because their troubled mother died when they were girls. Maggie discovers hidden letters that reveal she and Rose have a grandmother, but Maggie ends...
2) The big year
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Language
English
Formats
Description
Looking to shake up their routine lives, three amateur bird watchers compete to become the ultimate 'birder' by spotting the greatest number of species within a single calendar year. But the friendly rivalry soon turns into a hilariously complicated cross-country adventure as each man begins to realize that the quest for success comes at a price, and that's not chicken feed! Bonus feature included.
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
An inspiring true story of courage and friendship the whole family will love. When 15-year-old Jay Moriarty discovers that the mythical Mavericks surf break is real, he reaches out to local surfing legend Frosty Hesson to train him to ride it. What begins as a mentorship turns into an extraordinary bond that transforms both their lives, as Jay and Frosty learn valuable lessons about conquering fear in pursuit of your dreams.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Three detectives in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s use differing methods to uncover a conspiracy behind the shotgun slaying of the patrons at an all-night diner in this lush tribute to tough film noir crime films.
5) Wonder boys
Series
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
During a single weekend, college professor Grady Tripp scrambles to gather together a life that has suddenly reeled out of control. An unfinished novel, a stolen car, a murdered pet and a failing marriage are just a few of the crises piling up.
6) 8 mile
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Jimmy, known to his friends as Rabbit, is a young man trying to make his way out of the burned-out shell of inner-city Detroit. Rabbit is a white kid trying to make music in a predominantly African-American community and culture. After Rabbit freezes up in the midst of an MC battle, he's convinced he's missed his chance and that he's doomed to lead a marginal life as a factory rat for the rest of his days. With the help of his friends, and his new...
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Story of a life-changing experience for a biologist studying the wolves in Canada's inhospitable North. A green young biologist named Tyler (Smith), is sent by the Canadian government to "prove" that the wolves are depleting the caribou herds, but what he finds is a natural world in perfect harmony where he becomes a tolerated outsider. Dumped unprepared in the wilds by a hard drinking bush pilot (Dennehy), Tyler learns survival skills from the aged...
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Offers an intimate look at the epochal financial crisis of 2008 and the powerful men and women who decided the fate of the world's economy in a matter of a few weeks. Centering on Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, the film goes behind closed doors to examine the symbiotic relationship between Wall Street and Washington.
9) Lucky you
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
"Pro gambler Huck Cheever scrambles to raise the $10,000 entry fee to the poker world's most prestigious contest, even though the tournament may pit him against his estranged father. Along the way he meets irresistible Billie Offer and learns that in order to truly succeed, he must first learn to live life the way he plays cards, trusting his heart instead of his head"--Container.
12) Losin' it
Series
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
"When all-American high-schooler Woody (Cruise) and his Sinatra-obsessed pal Dave (Jackie Earle Haley) decide that it's time to lose their virginity, they enlist the help of their more experienced friend Spider (John Stockwell) and head south of the border. Now, in a hilariously raunchy search for cheap booze, and even cheaper thrills, the intrepid trio will run into fast-food floozies, crooked cops and a close encounter with a doubting would-be divorcee...
14) The river wild
Publisher
Universal Home Video
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
"A former river guide arranges a white-water rafting trip to celebrate her son's birthday and salvage her shaky marriage. Her skills and courage are put to the test when three mysterious strangers threaten to turn their vacation into living hell"--Container.
Series
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Miles Cullen discovers how interesting life can be when he is transformed from mild-mannered bank teller into daring, ingenious bank robber in a matter of seconds. Held up at the bank by the criminal Reikle, Miles manages to stash most of the money in a safety deposist box first. When Reikle realizes he's been shortchanged, he plans to take revenge, and a great battle of wits ensues. To keep the money, Miles reaches new heights of courage, seducing...
16) White dog
Series
Criterion collection volume 455
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
A German shepherd is adopted by an actress who learns that the dog has been trained to attack only African Americans. Now it's up to an animal trainer to try to change the dog.
Publisher
Lionsgate Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
When his lover, who is also his boss' wife, witnesses an attempted murder from the bedroom window in his apartment, a young architect testifies in her place to protect her and himself. His perjury is revealed and the attacker is released. His life in danger, he must team up with the victim to fight the justice system, his lover, and the attacker in order to set things right.
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
An inspiring true story of courage and friendship the whole family will love. When 15-year-old Jay Moriarty discovers that the mythical Mavericks surf break is real, he reaches out to local surfing legend Frosty Hesson to train him to ride it. What begins as a mentorship turns into an extraordinary bond that transforms both their lives, as Jay and Frosty learn valuable lessons about conquering fear in pursuit of your dreams.
19) The river wild
Publisher
MCA Universal Home Video
Pub. Date
1995.
Language
English
Description
A woman's skills and courage are put to the ultimate test when an encounter with three mysterious strangers turns her family's white water rafting trip into a living hell.