Alan Rickman
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From his breakout role in Die Hard to his outstanding, multifaceted performances in the Harry Potter films, Galaxy Quest, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and more, Alan Rickman cemented his legacy as a world-class actor. His air of dignity, his sonorous voice, and the knowing wit he brought to each role continue to captivate audiences today. But Rickman’s ability to breathe life into projects wasn't confined to just his performances. As you'll...
Author
Language
English
Description
Harry Potter and Sense and Sensibility actor Alan Rickman builds upon his legacy as a world-class actor, a tireless political activist, an avid traveler, and more through his diaries - a twenty-five-year passion project in which Rickman invites readers backstage and into his life.
Alan Rickman remains the one of the most beloved actors of all time across almost every genre in the American and British markets, from his breakout role as Die Hard's...
3) Snow Cake
Author
Language
English
Description
A man who is traumatized by a car accident flourishes a friendship with a high-functioning autistic woman.
4) CBGB
Author
Language
English
Description
Alan Rickman stars as legendary NYC club owner Hilly Kristal, who during the 1970s, wanted to create a venue for country, bluegrass and blues music (thus the name CBGB). When those acts became difficult to book, he shifted the club's focus to local bands playing original music, launching the careers of Patti Smith, Blondie, the Talking Heads and the Ramones and helping to define New York's punk scene and changing the face of music.
5) Nobel Son
Author
Language
English
Description
On the eve of Barkley Michaelson's father receiving the Nobel Prize, Barkley is kidnapped and the requested ransom is the $2,000,000 in Nobel Prize money. When his father refuses to pay it starts a venomous tale of familial dysfunction, lust, betrayal and ultimately revenge.
6) Bottle Shock
Author
Language
English
Description
The story of the early days of California wine making featuring the now infamous, blind Paris wine tasting of 1976 that has come to be known as "Judgment of Paris".
7) Blow Dry
Author
Language
English
Description
A hilarious story about love, happiness - and great hair! As the National Hair Championships descend upon a small town in England, the country's top stylists aren't expecting much from the local talent. But they didn't count on Phil Allen, the retired golden boy of the competition circuit, entering the fray! Laugh along as the locals dazzle the out-of-towners with some hair do's - and don'ts!
Publisher
Network Ireland Television
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Rupert, a ten year old boy, falls hopelessly in love for the first time. When it all goes terribly wrong, he wishes never to experience heartache again. Turning to a book of magic, he invokes a spell to shield him from emotion forever. Winner of Best Animation and nominated for Best Short Film at the 2012 **Irish Film and Television Awards**.
10) A Promise
Publisher
IFC Films
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Alan Rickman stars in this simmering early 20th-century love story about a triangle between an aging factory owner, his young bride (Rebecca Hall) and his handsome protégé.
11) Snow Cake
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
A man who is traumatized by a car accident flourishes a friendship with a high-functioning autistic woman.
12) Eye in the sky
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entert
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
When a British officer learns that terrorists are planning a suicide bombing and decides to have them killed, an American drone pilot is brought in and his actions create an international conflict.
13) BAM150
Publisher
Cinema Guild
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
A captivating history of the nation's oldest performing arts center, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, which largely mirrors the evolution of experimental and progressive performing arts in 20th century America. Includes footage of recent performances, a treasure trove of 150 years' worth of rare archival materials, and intimate interviews with Laurie Anderson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Chuck Davis, Alan Rickman, Isabella Rossellini, and others. Official Selection...
14) Michael Collins
Publisher
Warner Bros
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
Michael Collins, one of Ireland's most controversial patriots and revolutionary heroes, leads his countrymen in their fight for independence. Having come of age in the early 20th century, when a monumental history of oppression and bloodshed had divided Ireland and its people, Collins was arrested during the 1916 Easter Uprising, when Irish revolutionaries surrendered to the overwhelming military power of the British forces after a six-day standoff...
15) Eye in the Sky
Publisher
Bleecker Street
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Helen Mirren stars as Colonel Katherine Powell, a UK-based military officer in command of a top-secret drone operation to capture terrorists in Kenya. Through remote surveillance and on-the-ground intel, Powell discovers the targets are planning a suicide bombing and the mission escalates from “capture” to “kill.” But as American pilot Steve Watts (Aaron Paul) is about to engage, a nine-year old girl enters the kill zone, triggering an international...
16) Bottle Shock
Publisher
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
The story of the early days of California wine making featuring the now infamous, blind Paris wine tasting of 1976 that has come to be known as "Judgment of Paris". Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival**. Winner of the Golden Space Needle Award for best acting at the **Seattle International Film Festival.** "*Bottle Shock is something special: there's magic in it.*" - Peter Travers, ***Rolling Stone***
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
Special edition.
Language
English
Description
An orphaned child that has spent the first ten years of his life living under the stairs of his aunt and uncle's house is invited to join the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He learns his destiny lies in the realm of magic and fantasy. Includes the theatrical and extended versions.
Publisher
MGM
Pub. Date
1990.
Language
English
Description
Tom Selleck, Laura San Giacomo, and Alan Rickman star in this stylish take on the venerable Western genre from the director of "Lonesome Dove." Arriving in Australia with nothing more than a saddle and his Sharps rifle, American sharpshooter Matthew Quigley (Selleck) thinks he's been hired to kill off wild dogs. But when he realizes that his mission is to eradicate the Aborigines from the property of a wealthy cattle baron (Rickman) — Quigley refuses...and...
20) The butler
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2014.
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Description
Inspired by a true story about Cecil Gaines, a devoted husband, father, and White House butler who served eight Presidential administrations during the turbulent politics and civil rights battles of twentieth century America.