Recreation

New Titles Audio and Video December 2019 (arrived in November 2019)

CDs

VOCAL

Wien, Jonas Kaufmann.

DVDs

COMEDY

The office : the Christmas specials, writtten & directed by Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant.
Victor Borge in concert & encore!,

Film

Department Q : 4 movie collection, directed by Christoffer Boe.
Tough chief detective Carl Morck (Nikolaj Lie Kaas) heads up the newly established Department Q a place where old, terminated cases go to die. The keeper of lost causes; The absent one; A conspiracy of faith; The purity of vengeance. Stars: Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Fares Fares, Pal Sverre Hagen, Pilou Asaek, Johanne Louise Schmidt.
Abel's field, director, Gordie Haakstad.
An inspiring drama about a solitary high school groundskeeper who becomes the unlikey mentor of a struggling teen. Stars: Kevin Sorbo, Samuel Davis, Richard Dillard.
Ace Ventura. When nature calls, written and directed by Steve Oedekerk.
Ace Ventura, Pet Detective, returns from a spiritual quest to investigate the disappearance of a rare white bat, the sacred animal of a tribe in Africa. Stars: Jim Carrey, Ian McNeice, Simon Callow.
After, directed by Jenny Gage.
A young woman falls for a guy with a dark secret and the two embark on a rocky relationship. Based on the novel by Anna Todd. Stars: Josephine Langford, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Khadijha Red Thunder.
Apocalypse now. Final cut, produced & directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
A young American captain is given the assignment to hunt down and kill one of his own, a colonel, who has apparently gone insane. The deranged colonel murders hundreds of innocent people and constructs a strange kingdom for himself deep in the jungle, where he is deified by his followers. Stars: Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, Martin Sheen, Frederic Forrest, Harrison Ford, Dennis Hopper.
Booksmart, directed by Olivia Wilde.
On the eve of their high school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night. Stars: Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jessica Williams.
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Pardon my sarong, directed by Erle C. Kenton.
A pair of bus drivers accidentally steal their own bus. With the company issuing a warrant for their arrest, they tag along with a playboy on a boat trip that finds them on a tropical island, where a jewel thief has sinister plans for them. Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Virginia Bruce, Robert Paige. Leif Erikson, Lionel Atwill.
Charlie says, directed by Mary Harron.
The tragic tale of an all-American girl who was transformed into a cold-blooded killer in the summer of 1969. Stars: Hannah Murray, Matt Smith, Sosie Bacon.
Child's play, directed by Lars Klevberg.
A mother gives her 13-year-old son a toy doll for his birthday, unaware of its more sinister nature. Stars: Tim Matheson, Ben Andrusco-Daon, Zahra Anderson.
Crawl, directed by Alexandre Aja.
A young woman, while attempting to save her father during a category 5 hurricane, finds herself trapped in a flooding house and must fight for her life against alligators. Stars: Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper, Morfydd Clark.
Otez-moi d'en doute = Just to be sure, un film de Carine Tardieu.
When lonely 45-year-old widower Erwan discovers by accident that man who raised him isn't his real father, he begins a search for his biological one. Thanks to a local private detective he soon locates the mischievous, 70-something Joseph, whom it seems his mother may have known briefly. Erwan soon falls not only for his charm, but that of the impetuous Anna, who has ties to them both. But the conflicting loyalties become compounded by the pregnancy of his own daughter, who defiantly refuses to name the father ... very soon Erwan's families begin to collide, to unexpected, hilarious and moving effect. Offering a terrific showcase for her brilliant cast, director Carine Tardieu skillfully weaves a wholly-entertaining exploration of love, coincidence and human connection. Stars: Cecile de France, Francois Damiens, Guy Marchand.
Everybody knows, written and directed by Asghar Farhadi.
Laura, a Spanish woman living in Buenos Aires, returns to her hometown outside Madrid with her two children to attend her sister's wedding. However, the trip is upset by unexpected events that bring secrets into the open. Stars: Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Ricardo Darin.
Fast & furious. Hobbs & Shaw, directed by David Leitch.
Lawman Luke Hobbs and outcast Deckard Shaw form an unlikely alliance when a cyber-genetically enhanced villain threatens the future of humanity. Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba.
Girl, directed by Lukas Dhont.
Determined 15-year-old Lara is committed to becoming a profession ballerina. With the support of her father, she throws herself into a quest for the absolute at a new school. Lara's adolescent frustrations and impatience are heightened as she realizes her body does not bend so easily to the strict discipline because she was born a boy. Stars: Bella Thorne, Mickey Rourke, Chad Faust.
Happy as Lazzaro = Lazzaro Felice, written and directed by Alice Rohrwacher.
An unceasingly kind Italian peasant and his family are blatantly exploited by a tobacco baroness. Stars: Adriano Tardiolo, Agnese Graziani, Alba Rohrwacher.
Heavens to Betsy, produced, written and directed by Robert Alaniz.
An aspiring children's book author comes to a better understanding of God's will after each and every one of her prayers from past to present are suddenly answered all at once, erasing her past and altering everything in her present. Stars: Jim O'Heir, Karen Lesiewicz, Steve Parks.
High life, directed by Claire Denis.
A father and his daughter struggle to survive in deep space where they live in isolation. Stars: Robert Pattinson, Juliette Binoche, Andre Benjamin.
I think we're alone now, directed by Reed Morano.
The apocalypse proves a blessing in disguise for one lucky recluse -- until a second survivor arrives with the threat of companionship. Stars: Peter Dinklage, Elle Fanning, Charlotte Gainsbourg.
In your hands, directed by Ludovic Bernard.
When he was young, Mathieu Malinski was trained on the piano by Mr Jacques a man aware of the boy's potential. The years have passed and Mathieu is becoming a delinquent. One day, at the train station, he starts playing the piano and impresses Pierre Geitner the Director of the National Conservatory of Music. Stars: Lambert Wilson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jules Benchetrit.
Kind hearts and coronets, directed by Douglas Slocombe.
A distant poor relative of the Duke of D'Ascoyne plots to inherit the title by murdering the eight other heirs who stand ahead of him in the line of succession. Stars: Dennis Price, Alec Guinness, Valerie Hobson.
Kramer vs. Kramer, written for the screen and directed by Robert Benton.
Ted Kramer's wife leaves him, allowing for a lost bond to be rediscovered between Ted and his son, Billy. But a heated custody battle ensues over the divorced couple's son, deepening the wounds left by the separation. Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander.
Late night, directed by Nisha Genatra.
A late night talk show host suspects that she may soon lose her long-running show. Stars: Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, John Lithgow.
Lock up, directed by John Flynn.
With only six months left of his sentence, inmate Frank Leone is transferred from a minimum security prison to a maximum security prison by a vindictive warden. Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Donald Sutherland, John Amos.
My big gay Italian wedding = Puoi baciare lo sposo, directed by Alessandro Genovesi.
Antonio and Paolo live happily together in Berlin and are finally getting married. They decide to celebrate in the small village in Italy where Antonio grew up. While his mother immediately supports his intentions, her husband Roberto, the town mayor, is much more reluctant. Paulo, who has not spoken to his conservative mother in a long time, must get her to the wedding as a condition of the marriage. Stars: Diego Abatantuono, Monica Guerritore, Salvatore Esposito.
Richard says goodbye, written and directed by Wayne Roberts.
Richard, a buttoned-down college lecturer, who after learning he has six months to live, transforms into a rebellious party animal. To the shock of his wife and school chancellor, and the delight of his students, Richard leads a hilarious crusade against authority and hypocrisy in this dark comedy. Stars: Johnny Depp, Rosemarie DeWitt, Danny Huston.
Skin, directed by Guy Nattiv.
A destitute young man, raised by racist skinheads and notorious among white supremacists, turns his back on hatred and violence to transform his life, with the help of a black activist and the woman he loves. Stars: Jamie Bell, Danielle Macdonald, Daniel Henshall.
Spider-Man. Far from home, directed by Jon Watts.
Following the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019), Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever. Stars: Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, Jake Gyllenhaal.
Stuber, directed by Michael Dowse.
A detective recruits his Uber driver into an unexpected night of adventure. Stars: Dave Bautista, Kumail Nanjiani, Mira Sorvino.
The heiresses, written and directed by Marcelo Martinessi
Chela and Chiquita, both descended from wealthy families in Asuncion, Paraguay, have been together for over 30 years. But recently their financial situation has worsened, and they begin selling off their inherited possessions. But when their debts lead to Chiquita being imprisoned on fraud charges, Chela is forced to face a new reality. Stars: Ana Brun, Margarita Irun, Ana Ivanova.
The intruder, directed Deon Taylor.
A young married couple buys a beautiful house on several acres of land, only to find out that the man they bought it from refuses to let go of the property. Stars: Michael Ealy, Meagan Good, Dennis Quaid.
The keeper, directed by Marcus H. Rosenmuller.
The Keeper tells the extraordinary love story between a young English woman and a German PoW, who together overcome prejudice, public hostility, and personal tragedy. Stars: David Kross, Freya Mavor, John Henshaw.
The lunchbox, directed by Ritesh Batra.
A mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficient lunchbox delivery system connects a young housewife to an older man in the dusk of his life as they build a fantasy world together through notes in the lunchbox. Stars: Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
The public, written and directed by Emilio Estevez.
An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold. Stars: Alec Baldwin, Taylor Schilling, Emilio Estevez.
The wheel, directed by Dee McLachlan.
Matt volunteers for an experiment that promises to return mobility to his legs. He does not know at what price. Stars: David Arquette, Jackson Gallagher, Kendal Rae.
Tolkien, directed by Dome Karukoski.
The formative years of the orphaned author J.R.R. Tolkien as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school. Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney.
Yesterday, directed by Danny Boyle.
A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate timeline where they never existed. Stars: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Sophia Di Martino.
Red Joan, directed by Trevor Nunn.
The story of Joan Stanley, who was exposed as the KGB's longest-serving British spy. Stars: Judi Dench, Sophie Cookson, Stephen Campbell Moore.

Non-fiction

Hail Satan?, directed by Penny Lane.
A look at the quick rise and influence of the controversial religious group known as The Satanic Temple. Stars: Jex Blackmore, Chalice Blythe, Nicholas Crowe.
2040, written and directed by Damon Gameau.
Practical solutions to environmental concerns are addressed with the hope that the filmmaker's daughter, 21 years old in the year 2040, will face a hopeful future.
Gotti : godfather & son.,
John Gotti Jr. tells the story of how he became the man he is today. When you realize that family is more important than the mafia, that's when he steps out of the shadows. The father lives and dies "by the sword." Very sad but moving.
The rise and fall of Pablo Escobar.,
Science fair, directed by Cristina Costantini, Darren Foster.
Nine high school students from disparate corners of the globe navigate rivalries, setbacks, and hormones on their quest to win the international science fair. Only one can be named "Best in Fair."
Top gear. The great adventures. US special.,
Celebration : Yves Saint Laurent, directed by Olivier Meyrou.
RocKabul : youth freedom life Afghanistan, directed by Travis Beard.
RocKabul by Melbourne based director Travis Beard, follows Afghanistan's first metal band District Unknown, in the war torn capital of Afghanistan, Kabul, where rock music is forbidden by Islam. The band, District Unknown put themselves in the firing line to challenge freedom of expression, youth identity and conflict with culture. We get a glimpse into the lives of young people living in the aftermath of absolute destruction and chaos that is Afghanistan.
Diego Maradona, directed by Asif Kapadia.
Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the career of celebrated football player Diego Armando Maradona, who played for S.S.C. Napoli in the 1980s.
Jeremy Clarkson war stories : the true stories of two audacious World War II missions, written and presented by Jeremy Clarkson.
Camino skies, directed by Fergus Grady and Noel Smyth
Six antipodean pilgrims between the ages of 50 and 80 will embark on the 900-kilometre Camino de Santiago to seek life's answers.
Coast. New Zealand. Series 2.,

TV SERIES

Delicious. Series three, directed by Robin Sheppard and Amit Gupta.
Gina and Sam have found a way of working and living together, but you couldn't call them best friends and Leo's adulterous legacy casts a long shadow. Enter dashing celebrity chef Mason Elliot who throws a grenade at the very heart of this complex relationship. Stars: Dawn French, Emilia Fox, Vincent Regan, Tanya Reynolds, Sheila Hancock, Iain Glen.
Garage sale mystery. Murder in D minor.,
Jennifer wins the bid on a vintage self-playing piano at an estate auction. The piano was owned by the late Carl Deats and Jennifer discovers that this wealthy philanthropist has a dark history.Stars: Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, Steve Bacic.
Knightfall. Season two.,
A look at the medieval politics and warfare of the Knights Templar, the most powerful, wealthy, and mysterious military order of the Middle Ages. With the encroaching historical and ruthless downfall of the Templar Order, season two focuses on power, redemption, revenge, betrayal, family, and an epic war between church and state. Hamill joins the cast as Talus, a battle-hardened Knight Templar veteran who is tasked with preparing the next generation of men to become God's Executioners. Stars: Tom Cullen, Jim Carter, Mark Hamill.
NCIS : Los Angeles. Season 10.,
Big changes and bigger risks are on deck for L.A.'s homeland heroes as Special Agent Kensi Blye and LAPD liaison Marty Deeks tie the knot at long last, tech geniuses Eric and Nell contemplate their professional and personal futures, and Hetty's mysterious disappearance comes to an end. This adrenaline-charged set also has the team protecting a Saudi prince, becoming the target of a vicious cartel and partnering with the FBI to pinpoint an active terrorist cell within city limits. Stars: Chris O'Donnell, LL Cool J, Daniela Ruah, Linda Hunt.

Talking Books

ADVENTURE

The whole truth, David Baldacci.
The righteous spy, Merle Nygate.

FICTION

Celestial bodies, Jokha Alharthi.
Celestial bodies ; Sayyidat al-qamar, Jokha Alharthi.
The hidden, Mary Chamberlain.
The partisan heart, Gordon Kerr.
The other wives club, Shari Low.
Chimera, Simon Mawer.
The Cornish cream tea bus, Cressida McLaughlin.
The giver of stars, Jojo Moyes.
The angels weep, Wilbur Smith.

HISTORICAL

The Irish princess, Elizabeth Chadwick.
The tinker's girl, Catherine Cookson.
Virgin earth, Philippa Gregory.

HORROR

The secret of Cold Hill, Peter James.

MYSTERY

Eighteen below, Stefan Ahnhem.
Scorpions in Corinth, J.M. Alvey.
Lake child, Isabel Ashdown.
The body lies, Jo Baker.
The scent of death, Simon Beckett.
Wolf pack, C.J. Box.
Outfox, Sandra Brown.
The executioner, Chris Carter.
Silent voices, Ann Cleeves.
Death in captivity, Michael Gilbert.
The sentence is death, Anthony Horowitz.
The Silver Road, Stina Jackson.
A house full of secrets, Zoe Miller.
The whisper man, Alex North.
19th Christmas, James Patterson.
Killer instinct, James Patterson.
The last widow, Karin Slaughter.
Secrets in the Cotswolds, Rebecca Tope.
The paper bark tree mystery, Ovidia Yu.

Non-fiction

The myth of Sisyphus, Albert Camus.
The shape of things to come : future lives, future bodies, Druin Burch.
Heartland : finding and losing schizophrenia, Nathan Filer.
The cut out girl : a story of war and family, lost and found, Bart van Es.
For the record, David Cameron.
1415 : Henry V's year of glory, Ian Mortimer.

ROMANCE

Intrigue, M.C. Beaton.
Tangled threat ; &, Suspicious, Heather Graham.

SAGA

The bluebird girls, Rosie Archer.
Just one wish, Rachael Johns.
The pathfinder, Margaret Mayhew.
A wife's war, Rosie Meddon.
The last paradise, Di Morrissey.

SCIENCE FICTION

Cage of souls, Adrian Tchaikovsky.