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Jim Henson's Muppets return in this Disney comedy starring Amy
Adams and Jason Segel. When tycoon Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) plans
to uproot the Muppet Theater to drill for oil, Muppet Walter (voice
of Peter Linz), teams up with his brother, Gary (Segel) and Gary's
girlfriend, Mary (Adams), to raise the ten million dollars required
to save the vaudeville house. To get the money they hope to hold
the Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever but they must help Kermit the
Frog (voice of Steve Whitmire), who is now living alone in
Hollywood, to bring all the Muppets back together for the first
time since they parted company years previously. The film received
an Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Man Or Muppet'.
Triple bill of Disney comedies following the adventures of Jim
Henson's Muppets. In 'The Muppets' (2011), tycoon Tex Richman
(Chris Cooper) plans to uproot the Muppet Theater to drill for oil
prompting Walter (voice of Peter Linz) to team up with his brother,
Gary (Jason Segel), and Gary's girlfriend, Mary (Amy Adams), to
raise the ten million dollars required to save the vaudeville
house. To get the money they hope to hold the Greatest Muppet
Telethon Ever but they must help Kermit the Frog (voice of Steve
Whitmire), who is now living alone in Hollywood, to bring all the
Muppets back together for the first time since they parted company
years previously. The film received an Academy Award for Best
Original Song for 'Man Or Muppet'. In 'Muppet Treasure Island'
(1996), based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale, the Muppets
take to the high seas. Jim Hawkins (Kevin Bishop) and his friends,
Gonzo (voice of Dave Goelz) and Rizzo (voice of Whitmire), head out
in search of hidden treasure after they are given a map of a secret
island by dying seaman Billy Bones (Billy Connolly). The trio hire
a ship captained by Abraham Smollett (Kermit the Frog - voice of
Whitmire) but it soon becomes apparent there are mutinous pirates
on board, led by one-legged cook Long John Silver (Tim Curry). In
'The Muppets' Wizard of Oz' (2005), a contemporary version of the
classic novel by L. Frank Baum, Dorothy Gale (Ashanti) is a
teenager with dreams of showbiz that seem far from coming true in
the Kansas trailer park where she lives. When she's transported to
the magical land of Oz, she and her sidekick, Toto (Pepe the King
Prawn - voice of Bill Barretta), join forces with the Scarecrow
(Kermit the Frog - voice of Whitmire), the Tin Thing (Gonzo - voice
of Goelz) and the Lion (Fozzie Bear - voice of Erik Jacobson) to
fight the Wicked Witch of the West (Miss Piggy - voice of Jacobson)
and find the wizard who might make her a star.
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Moonlight Serenade (DVD)
Amy Adams, Alec Newman, Scott G Anderson, JB Blanc, Moon Bloodgood, …
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Musical drama in which a pair of aspiring musicians with
unglamorous day jobs team up in a bid to find success. Nate (Alec
Newman) works in the financial services industry during the day,
identifying struggling companies in order to bet against them on
the stock market and bring home profit. Aware of the job's inherent
unpleasantness, he seeks refuge at night playing the piano and in
his dreams of life as a professional musician. One night, while
playing his music, he hears someone singing along on the street
outside. It turns out to be Chloe (Amy Adams), a cloakroom worker
from the nearby jazz club who also dreams of a better life.
Recognising the beauty of Chloe's voice, Nate suggests that the
pair marry their talents and become a musical duo. Will their
musical relationship develop into something more?
A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not from Earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become a symbol of hope for all mankind.
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Big Eyes (DVD)
Amy Adams, James Saito, Christoph Waltz, Danny Huston, Jason Schwartzman, …
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Tim Burton directs this biographical drama starring Christoph Waltz
and Amy Adams. The film follows the story of American artist
Margaret Keane (Adams), who, in the 1960s, allowed her husband
Walter (Waltz) to claim credit for her artwork, believing that a
female artist could not find success through painting. The Keanes
acquired huge amounts of wealth through Margaret's work and the
paintings were in high demand throughout their time living together
as husband and wife. However, when they later became separated,
Margaret announced to the world that she was in fact the true
author of the paintings, sparking a long-drawn-out legal battle
between her and her estranged husband... Adams won a Golden Globe
Award for her performance.
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American Hustle (DVD)
Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Adams, Christian Bale, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, …
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Award-winning crime drama directed by David O. Russell and starring
Christian Bale and Bradley Cooper. Based on the Abscam sting
operation of the late 1970s and early 1980s, the story follows FBI
agent Richie DiMaso (Cooper) as he blackmails conman Irving
Rosenfeld (Bale) and his lover Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) into
helping him with a case after a successful investigation into the
pair's own foreign banking scam. Although DiMaso's sights are
initially set on New Jersey Mayor Carmine Polito (Jeremy Renner),
the investigation is broadened to include influential members of
Congress who are suspected of taking bribes. The supporting cast
includes Jennifer Lawrence as Irving's unpredictable wife Rosalyn,
Louis C.K. as DiMaso's superior at the FBI and Robert De Niro as
ex-mafia hitman Victor Telleggio who has now turned to the casino
business as a means of making money. The film was nominated for ten
Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Bale), Best
Actress (Adams), Best Supporting Actor (Cooper), Best Supporting
Actress (Lawrence) and Best Director (Russell), and also won three
Golden Globes and three BAFTAs.
A classic Disney fairytale collides with modern-day New York City in a story about a fairytale princess (Amy Adams) from the past who is thrust into present-day by an evil queen (Susan Saradon).
Soon after her arrival, Princess Giselle begins to change her views on life and love after meeting a handsome lawyer (Patrick Dempsey). Can a storybook view of romance survive in the real world?
Sibling sexual abuse is believed to be the most common and
long-lasting form of all intra-familial abuse, with estimates
suggesting that it is five times more prevalent than parent-child
sexual abuse. This book draws on unique research from two studies
which examine the nature, impact and response to sibling sexual
abuse in England and Wales. Given the complex and underreported
nature of sibling sexual abuse there are questions surrounding
whether current interventions are appropriate in helping
victims/survivors, children and young people who have been harmed
and their families. There is growing evidence that highlights a
lack of appropriate practitioner guidance and training which then
leads to insufficient support, impacting negatively on long term
outcomes. This book offers significant findings for policy,
practice, and community engagement. It is written by authors with
that have expertise in criminology, psychology, public health,
social science, social work and also front-line practitioner
experience.
Adventure comedy sequel starring Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Amy
Adams, Owen Wilson, Hank Azaria, Bill Hader, Ricky Gervais and
Steve Coogan. Stiller reprises his role as Larry Daley, the hapless
security guard who encounters living and breathing museum exhibits.
This time round, the Museum of Natural History has been closed for
renovations, and the museum pieces moved into federal storage at
the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, where the collection
includes artefacts associated with many of the great figures of
American history including Theodore Roosevelt (Williams), Amelia
Earhart (Adams), General Custer (Hader) and Al Capone (Jon
Bernthal). Larry must infiltrate the museum's tight security to
rescue Jedediah (Wilson) and Octavius (Coogan), who have been
shipped there by mistake.
Our Families, Our Values challenges both the gay community and
American society to examine carefully the meaning of family values
and the nature of social institutions such as marriage and the
family. It asks you provoking, even disturbing, questions such as:
"Is it prudent for members of the Lavender community to mimic
heterosexual marriage or define personal relations networks as
families, when these institutions are rapidly collapsing?" "Are we
attempting to mainstream American society into accepting different
views of marriage and families?" "Are we subscribing to notions of
sexual property that are inherent to the marriage ceremony and the
institution of marriage, when we choose to be married?" Despite the
complexities of this issue, marriage constitutes a privileged
position in western society, and, as this book shows you, without
the legal recognition of same-sex marriages, there are many
fundamental rights, as well as privileges, denied to gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and transgendered persons.As Our Families, Our Values
turns upside-down the widely accepted notion that only heterosexual
people are entitled to get married, have sex, and rear children,
you gain insight into personal struggles and affirmations that
testify to the spirituality, procreativity, and wholesomeness of
the diverse relationships of the Lavender community. You will also
learn about various ongoing efforts to give religious pride to the
various configurations of gay relationships, families, and values
and the disruption of popular interpretations of the Scriptures
that have been used to justify the oppression of sexual minorities.
This book will intrigue you over and over again, as you read about:
value systems transphobia equal marriage rights Buddhism s
rejection of "traditional family values" Brazil s sex-positive
culture differences between gay male social formations and families
choosing a language and terms that empower sexual minorities and
the essence of the liberation movement sex as communion
relationships based on nurture, not transactionDesigned for
academics and students of religion, pastors, priests, rabbis, and
lay readers alike, Our Families, Our Values is a multifaceted view
of the gay community s response to the public controversy over gay
marriage, adoption, and foster care rights. Ideal as a textbook for
courses in sexuality, theology, sociology, women s studies, and gay
and lesbian studies, this book will both inform you and delight you
as it reminds you that same-sex unions bring much cause for
celebration and that religion and homosexuality are not mutually
exclusive."
Double bill of canine adventures. In 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua'
(2008), when pampered chihuahua Chloe (voiced by Drew Barrymore)
gets lost while holidaying in Mexico, she is forced to rely on the
kindness of various dogs she befriends as she tries to get home
before she is captured by a villainous dognapper. Also in pursuit
of Chloe is male chihuahua Papi (George Lopez), who is in love with
her, and evil Doberman Diablo (Edward James Olmos), who has his eye
on her valuable diamond collar. In 'Underdog' (2007), after an
accident in the mysterious lab of mad scientist Dr. Simon
Barsinister (Peter Dinklage), an ordinary beagle named Shoeshine
(voice of Jason Lee) finds himself with extraordinary powers, and
the ability to talk. Armed with a fetching superhero costume,
Underdog vows to protect the beleaguered citizens of Capital City
and, in particular, a beautiful spaniel named Polly Purebred (voice
of Amy Adams). When a diabolical plot by Barsinister and his
overgrown henchman Cad (Patrick Warburton) threatens to destroy
Capital City, only Underdog can save the day.
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The Five Gringas (Paperback)
Manuel Asencio; Photographs by Manuel Asencio; Illustrated by Amy Adams Livingston
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For five American women associated with the US Embassy in Mexico,
camaraderie begins with coffee, chocolate, and art shared in
painting sessions during the early 1960's, and kept alive for
decades via occasional rendezvous worldwide. In a story of love,
family, heartbreak, mystery, betrayal, espionage, and grace in the
face of tragedy, Nancy's touching novel brings to life these
multi-dimensional characters as they navigate the stiff dictates of
diplomatic protocol, and the tumultuous events of the late 20th
Century.
American Ambassador Diego Asencio bravely reconstructs his 61 days
of captivity in Bogota, Colombia. The siege takes place at the
Dominican Republic Embassy and is carried out by Colombia's
revolutionary M-19 guerrilla organization. This book is a rare look
at how the captive diplomats played a large role in securing
freedom. It is also testimony that, given time, the honest practice
of conflict resolution can bring positive results. It is a small
miracle that only one person died during this epic takeover. Much
credit must be given to the diplomats in captivity. Ambassador
Asencio is a polished writer and does an outstanding job of
objectively describing the highs and lows of his days as a hostage.
A tweet, a grunt, a squeak, and a hoot! A little time, a few
supplies, and a dash of creativity are all you need to bring these
adorable critters to life. Whether it's a fuzzy rabbit personalized
as a gift, or a charming family of birds to display in your home,
this playful guide features easy-to-follow patterns, clear
instructions, and enchanting photography of the creatures in their
natural habitats. Best of all, each project is graded according to
difficulty (easy, moderate, and slightly tricky) so both
experienced and beginner sewers can share in the fun. - 28 unique
fabric softies that can be sewn by hand or machine- Learn how to
personalize your creation with a variety of whimsical
embellishments - With these forgiving patterns, imperfect stitches
make these cuties even cuter!- Makes a delightful gift, but you'll
want a few for yourself!
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