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Starring Joan Crawford : the films, the fantasy, and the modern relevance of a silver screen icon / by Bernstein, Samuel,1970-author.(CARDINAL)489266;
Includes bibliographical references and filmography.Influencer and it girl -- Queen of the movies -- Mother and martyr -- Dragon lady -- Survivor."Starring Joan Crawford is a rollicking exploration of the powerful women this iconic performer vividly brought to life in her films-and the lasting, ever-evolving impact she has had on popular culture. Having carved out a revolutionary path through the entertainment industry while relying on men-whether her studio bosses or her many husbands-as little as possible, she created a gallery of strong, assertive women who outsmarted men and refused to conform to gender expectations. In movies like Mildred Pierce, The Damned Don't Cry, Johnny Guitar, and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, among many others, she played to win, becoming a lodestar for LGBT audiences, a model of feminist self-determination for women, and an unforgettable icon for everyone"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Crawford, Joan, 1908-1977.; Motion picture actors and actresses;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Whitney Houston [videorecording] : I wanna dance with somebody / by Ackie, Naomi,actor.(CARDINAL)833456; Davis, Clive,film producer.(CARDINAL)763459; Houston, Pat,film producer.; Jackson, Matt(Film producer),film producer.; Kalligheri, Jeff,film producer.; Lemmons, Kasi,film director.; Luckinbill, Thad,1975-film producer.; Luckinbill, Trent,1975-film producer.; McCarten, Anthony,1961-screenwriter,film producer.(CARDINAL)351444; Mestel, Larry,film producer.; O'Sullivan, Denis(Producer),film producer.; Papagjika, Christina,film producer.; Peters, Clarke,actor.(CARDINAL)530034; Salloway, Matthew,film producer.; Sanders, Ashton,1995-actor.; Smith, Molly(Molly M.),film producer.; Tucci, Stanley,actor.(CARDINAL)346612; Tunie, Tamara,actor.; Williams, Nafessa,1989-actor.; Black Label Media (Firm),presenter.(CARDINAL)617716; Compelling Pictures,presenter.; Muse of Fire (Firm),production company.; Primary Wave Entertainment (Firm),production company.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.(CARDINAL)282399; Tri-Star Pictures,presenter.(CARDINAL)809902; West Madison Entertainment,production company.;
Music, Chanda Dancy ; editor, Daysha Broadway ; director of photography, Barry Ackroyd.Naomi Ackie, Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders, Nafessa Williams, Tamara Tunie, Clarke Peters.A feature film about the late musical icon, Whitney Houston.MPAA rating: PG-13; strong drug content, some strong language, suggestive references and smoking.English or French described videoEnglish subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingBlu-ray, regions A and C; wide screen (2.39:1); DTS-HD master audio 5.1; requires Blu-ray player.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Houston, Whitney; African American women singers; Singers;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Sharks & crocs [videorecording]. by British Broadcasting Corporation.(CARDINAL)143648; Icon Films.; National Geographic Channel International.; Questar, Inc.(CARDINAL)326998; WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)(CARDINAL)150050;
Sharkland / co-production of Thirteen/WNET New York and BBC -- Supersize crocs / production of Icon Films and Thirteen/WNET New York in association with National Geographic Channel International.In Sharkland, learn about the fastest, smallest, and strongest sharks, and what adaptations have taken place to make the Great White a killing machine. Supersize Crocs explores animals that surpass 20 feet in length and are being hunted and killed.DVD, region 0; NTSC.
Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Crocodiles.; Sharks.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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What ever happened to Baby Jane? / by Farrell, Henry,1920-2006,author.(CARDINAL)745992; Contains (work)Farrell, Henry,1920-2006.Debut of Larry Richards.; Contains (work)Farrell, Henry,1920-2006.First, the egg.; Contains (work)Farrell, Henry,1920-2006.What ever happened to Baby Jane?; Contains (work)Farrell, Henry,1920-2006.What ever happened to cousin Charlotte?;
What ever happened to Baby Jane? -- What ever happened to cousin Charlotte? -- The debut of Larry Richards -- First, the egg.Blanche, a famous Hollywood star, is crippled in a car accident and must be taken care of by her sister Jane, a former child star jealous of her sister's fame. As the hatred between the two sisters grows, Jane begins to torture her ailing sister.
Subjects: Fiction.; Actresses; Child actors; Sibling rivalry; Sisters;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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Steve McQueen American Icon [videorecording] : / by McQueen, Steve,1930-1980.; McQueen, Steve,1930-1980.;
Digital video disc.System requirements:
Subjects: Documentary film.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Out of the corner : a memoir / by Grey, Jennifer,1960-author.;
Life is a cabaret -- Who Jew you think you are? -- Keep care of me -- Spin the bottle -- "Interesting" -- August 9, 1974 -- Gypsies, tramps and sleaze -- Good headshot -- I started with men -- Acting "as if" -- When my baby goes to Rio -- Reasons to be cheerful -- The time of my life -- Back at the ranch, a triptych -- Rough cut -- Ireland -- The premiere -- Mrs. Broderdepp -- Heeeere's Jenny! -- Baby love -- Dancing with the scars -- Unbridled."A deeply candid and refreshingly spirited memoir of identity lost and found-from the star of the iconic film Dirty Dancing."--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Grey, Jennifer, 1960-; Surgery, Plastic; Motion picture actors and actresses;
Available copies: 52 / Total copies: 55
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Walt's imagination : the life of Walt Disney / by Rappaport, Doreen,author.(CARDINAL)345257; Pomeroy, John,1951-illustrator.(CARDINAL)608996;
Includes bibliographical references.Describes the life of the animator and visionary, from his childhood in rural Missouri to his legendary stature as a film and television icon.800LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Picture books.; Disney, Walt, 1901-1966; Animators;
Available copies: 28 / Total copies: 29
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John Wayne Tribute to an American icon [videorecording] : /
Digital video disc.System requirements:
Subjects: Western film.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Uncaged: Costa Rica, Galapagos and more.... [videorecording] by Icon Television Music.; Mann-Made Pictures (Firm);
Subjects: Children's films.; Educational films.; Nonfiction films.; Animals; Animals; Animals; Animals; Habitat (Ecology); Animals; Animals; Animals; Animals; Habitat (Ecology);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Frida Kahlo [videorecording] / by Kultur International Films.;
Frida began to paint in 1925. Today Kahlo's work is critically and monetarily as prized as that of her male peers, sometimes more so. Learn more about this cultural icon.DVD; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Biographical (Nonfiction); Kahlo, Frida.; Women artists;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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