Keke Palmer
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Keke Palmer thought she knew who she was. What it means to be a good person and what it takes to be a success. It all seemed so simple, until she realized the challenges she would have to face to prove to herself who she wanted to be. From feeling alienated to having to restart her career after ten years in to becoming a single mother just months after her son was born--everything she worked for in life that she felt granted her what she wanted now...
Author
Publisher
North Star Way
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"A sometimes serious, often hilarious, and always inspiring guide that encourages young women to live a life full of ownership, confidence, and freedom from singer and popular Scream Queens and Grease Live! actress Keke Palmer, delightfully illustrated in four color with Keke's favorite inspirational quotes, journal entries, and memes. As a successful singer, actress, and talk show host, Keke has always used her huge social media following as a platform...
4) Nope
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Black History Month 2023
Gift Guide 2022
New in 2022: Recently released scary movies
Formats
Description
"Following their father's shocking death, Hollywood animal wrangler OJ and his sister Emerald begin observing unexplained phenomena on their vast Southern California ranch that leads them down an obsessive rabbit hole as they plot attempts to capture the mystery on camera. Along with a former child star turned family theme park ringmaster who neighbors the siblings, the pair's efforts to chase the spectacle soon bring terrifying consequences and unimaginable...
5) Hustlers
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Inspired by a true story, Hustlers follows Destiny, a young stripper struggling to make ends meet. That is, until she meets Ramona, the club's savvy top earner, who shows her the way toward making big bucks. But when the 2008 economic collapse hits their Wall Street clientèle hard, Destiny and Ramona concoct a plan with their fellow strippers to turn the tables on these greedy power players in this wild, modern-day Robin Hood tale"--Container.
6) Lightyear
Language
English
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Formats
Description
A sci-fi action adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy, the film follows the legendary Space Ranger on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious recruits, and his robot companion Sox.
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Friendships are about to get even FURRIER because a BRAND-NEW, floppy-eared, tail-wagging friend is coming to Sesame Street! Elmo, everyone's favorite red monster, is adopting a puppy named Tango. This music-loving, smart, and energetic pet is the PAWFECT furry friend for Elmo! Elmo and Tango immediately develop a close connection through their kind and joyful personalities and welcome special guests Jon Batiste, Kacey Musgraves and Keke Palmer.
8) Joyful noise
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
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Description
The small town of Pacashau, Georgia, has fallen on hard times, but the people are counting on the church choir to lift their spirits by winning the national Joyful Noise Competition. But the discord between its two leading ladies threatens to tear everything apart.
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
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Description
Eleven year-old Akeelah Anderson's life is not easy: her father is dead, her mom ignores her, her brother runs with the local gangbangers. She is a smart girl, but her environment threatens to strangle her aspirations. Responding to a threat by her school's principal, Akeelah decides to participate in a spelling bee to avoid detention for her many absences. Much to her surprise and embarrassment, she wins. Her principal asks her to seek coaching from...
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
A hilariously fun beach adventure for the whole family! When timid Jersey crab Armen meets bold tourist sea crab, Ramona, it causes shell-shocking tension in the community. But when the duo is swept away by a storm, they embark on an epic journey to find a home. Their courage unites their families paving the way for great summers to come, Under the Boardwalk.
Publisher
Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
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Description
Eleven year-old Akeelah Anderson's life is not easy: her father is dead, her mom ignores her, her brother runs with the local gangbangers. She is a smart girl, but her environment threatens to strangle her aspirations. Responding to a threat by her school's principal, Akeelah decides to participate in a spelling bee to avoid detention for her many absences. Much to her surprise and embarrassment, she wins. Her principal asks her to seek coaching from...
12) Lightyear
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
A sci-fi action adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear (voice of Chris Evans), the hero who inspired the toy, the film follows the legendary Space Ranger on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious recruits (voices of Keke Palmer, Dale Soules, and Taika Waititi), and his robot companion Sox (voice of Peter Sohn).
13) Nope
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Two siblings who run a California horse ranch discover something wonderful and sinister in the skies above, and the owner of an adjacent theme park tries to profit from the mysterious, otherworldly phenomenon.
Publisher
A & E Television Networks, LLC
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Carrie Watts begrudgingly lives with her busy, overprotective son, Ludie, and pretentious daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae. No longer able to drive and forbidden to travel alone, she wishes for freedom from the confines of the house and begs her son to take her on a visit to her hometown of Bountiful. When he refuses, Mrs. Watts is undeterred and makes an escape to the local bus station, where she befriends Thelma, a young woman traveling home.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
The small town of Pacashau, Georgia, has fallen on hard times, but the people are counting on the Divinity Church Choir to lift their spirits by winning the National Joyful Noise Competition. The discord between its two leading ladies threatens to tear them apart. Their newly appointed director, Vi Rose Hill, stubbornly wants to stick with their tried-and-true traditional style, G.G. Sparrow thinks tried-and-true translates to tired-and-old.
Publisher
Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
In addition to being saddled with an unruly foster teen, Madea has two troubled nieces to deal with. Lisa is engaged to an abusive and controlling investment banker and Vanessa is finding it difficult to open herself to the affection of a bus driver/artist Frankie because of childhood abuse. Wreaking havoc on both of the girls's lives is their mother Victoria.
17) Jump in!
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
A young boxer, Izzy Daniels, trains to follow in his father's footsteps by winning the Golden Glove. When his friend Mary asks him to substitute in a Double Dutch tournament, the young man discovers a hidden passion for jump roping.
18) Grease live!
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A live one night musical production of the massively popular crossover musical! Featuring a young ensemble cast, this will reintroduce and reimagine some of the show's most memorable moments, great music, and timeless love story to an entirely new generation.
19) The longshots
Publisher
Genius Products, LLC
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Based on the true story of a young girl who becomes the first quarterback in the history of a football league's team, and leads her team to a championship in their hometown.
20) Shrink
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Henry Carter is L.A.'s top celebrity psychiatrist with an A-list clientele, including a famous actress, an insecure young writer, an an obsessive-compulsive super-agent. Henry is not in a good place, however. Disillusioned with both his career and personal life, Henry's only hope of salvation could come from his first pro bono case, a troubled teenager from a neighborhood far from the Hollywood Hills. Considering his present state of mind, Henry may...