As technology changes the library tries to keep up with new types of media.  We are curious to know what technology our patrons are using to watch movies.  Please take our 5 question survey to let us know if you prefer VHS, DVD, or Blu-ray for your movie viewing at home.
The survey is available here.

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The inspiring film based on a true story, Invictus tells of the tale of a fractured country brought together by the love of a sport.  Morgan Freeman plays Nelson Mandella and Matt Damon plays Francois Pienaar, the captain of the South African national rugby team.  The hosts for the 1995 Rugby World Cup, South Africa [...]

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What happens when you put the most world’s most beautiful and talented actresses together in one movie?  You get a fantastic eye-popping extravaganza!  Nine is based on the Tony-award winning musical which, in turn, was based on Fellini’s classic autobiographical film 8 1/2 .  With an all-star cast featuring Daniel Day Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Penelope [...]

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Ladies and gentlemen, step right up for your chance to see a whimsical, wonderful, and strange movie.  The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, directed by Terry Gilliam of Monty Python fame, stars acting giants Christopher Plummer, Heath Ledger, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell.  The titular Dr. Parnassus is over a thousand years old because [...]

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Academy Award-winning film, The Young Victoria, stars Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The story begins in the years prior to Victoria taking the throne, at an age we rarely picture this historic character.  Raised in a gilded cage, Victoria leads a lonely life until she meets her politically-arranged suitor, [...]

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Jeff Bridges won the hearts of the nation as well as the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role of Bad Blake in Crazy Heart.  This film tells the story of a down and out country music star who tries to have a new beginning with a younger woman.  Maggie Gyllenthal co-stars, along with [...]

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The Blind Side comes out on DVD today!  Everyone who has seen this movie enthusiastically recommends it.  Starring Sandra Bullock, who won an Academy Award for her role, this feel-good movie will make you cry from start to finish.  The movie,  based on actual events, tells the story of a homeless teen who was taken [...]

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Coco Before Chanel was released on DVD this week.  Starring Audrey Tatou (of Amelie fame), this film details the life of Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel beginning with her childhood in an orphanage.  First skirting society by being a singer in a nightclub, Coco later developed relationships with wealthy friends and lovers.  This fascinating film reveals the [...]

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Well folks, the 82nd Annual Academy Award nominations are in!  For a full list check out the official Oscar website.  Of course the library owns all of the titles nominated for Best Picture that are available on DVD such as:
District 9
The Hurt Locker
Inglorious Basterds
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Many of you have been asking if we will hold an Oscar [...]

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Last week, YouTube announced a partnership with Sundance Film Festival.  For the duration of the festival (January 22 to Jan 31) customers can rent five of the films featured at the festival for $3.99 and watch them online through YouTube.  Here is a quick demo video produced by YouTube about how the process works.
Downloading movies [...]

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