Recreation

New Titles Audio and Video February 2019 (arrived in January)

CDs

COUNTRY

New routes, Asleep at the Wheel.

JAZZ

The Capitol Studios sessions, Jeff Goldblum & the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.
The prophet speaks, Van Morrison.
The epic, Kamasi Washington.

POPULAR

LM5, Little Mix.
Sleepwalking, Jonathan Bree.
Hymn, Sarah Brightman.
Caution, Mariah Carey.
Backyard party, Dennis Marsh.
You know I know, Olly Murs.
Cavalier, Eddi Reader.

ROCK

Armistice day: live at the Domain, Sydney, Midnight Oil.
No tourists, the Prodigy.
The Beatles; and, Esher demos.,
The story so far: the best of Def Leppard.,
Voodoo lounge uncut, the Rolling Stones.
What is love?, Clean Bandit.
Springsteen on Broadway.,
13 rivers, Richard Thompson.
Warm, Jeff Tweedy.

DVDs

COMEDY

Dylan Moran: what it is live, directed by Randall Churchill.
Dylan Moran live at Sydney's State Theatre 15th May 2009.
 
 

FILM

A-X-L, written and directed by Oliver Daly.
A.X.L. is a top-secret, robotic dog who develops a special friendship with Miles and will go to any length to protect his new companion. Stars: Alex Neustaedter, Becky G, Alex MacNicoll.
Before midnight, directed by Richard Linklater.
We meet Jesse and Celine nine years on in Greece. Almost two decades have passed since their first meeting on that train bound for Vienna. Stars: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick.
Chasing the star, directed by Bret Miller.
Three Magi Priests journey the unforgiving desert in search of the new born King. Stars: Garry Nation, Randy Spence, Bello Pizzimenti.
Christian mingle, written and directed by Corbin Bernsen.
A marketing executive tries to find Mr. Right on a Christian dating website. When impressing her dream guy ends in disaster, Gwyneth gets in touch with her spiritual side. Stars: Lacey Chabert, Jonathan Patrick Moore, Stephen Tobolowsky.
Coffee shop, directed and produced by Dave Alan Johnson.
When a young coffee shop owner is threatened with repossession she must take a chance with life and love as she fights to save her business. Stars: Laura Vandervoort, Cory Grant, Rachel Hendrix.
Cowboys & aliens, directed by Jon Favreau.
A spaceship arrives in Arizona, 1873, to take over the Earth, starting with the Wild West region. A posse of cowboys and natives are all that stand in their way. Stars: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde.
Cutback, directed by Johnny Remo & Lance Bachelder.
High School senior Luke Harris (Justin Schwan) dreams of just one thing... pro surfing. With his best friend Casey (Angel Cruz) at his side, they have two goals: surf and party!
Garden of evil, directed by Henry Hathaway.
A trio of American adventurers marooned in rural Mexico are recruited by a beautiful woman to rescue her husband trapped in a cave in Apache territory. Stars: Gary Cooper, Susan Hayward, Richard Widmark.
I believe, directed by Jürgen and Stacey Peretzki.
A 9 year old boy experiences God's power in a supernatural way. Stars: Rowan Smyth, Matt Lindquist, Wilford Brimley.
Johnny English strikes again, directed by David Kerr.
After a cyber-attack reveals the identity of all of the active undercover agents in Britain, Johnny English is forced to come out of retirement to find the mastermind hacker. Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Ben Miller, Olga Kurylenko.
Mega shark versus giant octopus, directed by Ace Hannah.
The California coast is terrorized by two enormous prehistoric sea creatures as they battle each other for supremacy of the sea. After being unleashed by an illegal military operation, scientists must now find a way to destroy the sea monsters without annihilating the rest of the world in the process. Stars: Deborah Gibson, Lorenzo Lamas, Vic Chao.
Summer 1993, written and directed by Carla Simón.
Six-year-old Frida looks on in silence as the last objects from her recently deceased mother's apartment in Barcelona are placed in boxes. Punctuated by moments of youthful exuberance and mature ruminations, this coming-of-age drama, set amongst summery hues, is an extraordinarily moving snapshot of being a child in an adult world. Stars: Laia Artigas, Paula Robles, Bruna Cusí.
The frontier boys, directed by John Grooters.
The story of four high school boys whose undefeated basketball season and friendship are threatened after a drive-by shooting leaves one of them in a coma and one of them with a secret. Stars: Timothy Lofing, Taylor Deroo, Jedidiah Grooters.
The identical, directed by Dustin Marcellino.
Twin brothers are unknowingly separated at birth; one of them becomes an iconic rock 'n' roll star, while the other struggles to balance his love for music and pleasing his father. Stars: Blake Rayne, Ray Liotta, Ashley Judd.
The rare breed, directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
A cowhand must deliver a Hereford bull to a Scottish cattle baron looking to create a new breed. Stars: James Stewart, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith.
The world's fastest Indian, written and directed by Roger Donaldson.
The story of New Zealander Burt Munro, who spent years rebuilding a 1920 Indian motorcycle, which helped him set the land speed world record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967. Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Diane Ladd, Iain Rea.
The wrong man, directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
In 1953, an innocent man named Christopher Emmanuel "Manny" Balestrero is arrested after being mistaken for an armed robber. Stars: Henry Fonda, Vera Miles, Anthony Quayle.
Though none go with me, directed by Armand Mastroianni.
Elizabeth Leroy devotes her life to serving God but her faith is tested over the years as she has to overcome many hardships and sorrows. Stars: Cheryl Ladd, Amy Grabow, Bruce Weitz .
Touched by Grace, directed by Donald Leow.
Cara longs to be a part of the in-crowd at her new school. In an effort to impress town hottie Brandon, she befriends Grace, a girl with Down Syndrome, a friendship she tries to hide when she meets popular girls Skylar and Quinn. Stars: Ben Davies, Stacey Bradshaw, Amber House, Sara Cicilian, Kera O'Bryan.
Venom, directed by Ruben Fleischer.
A failed reporter is bonded to an alien entity, one of many entities who have invaded Earth. But the entity takes a liking to Earth and decides to protect it. Stars: Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed.
A simple favour, directed by Paul Fieg.
A mommy vlogger seeks to uncover the truth behind her best friend Emily's sudden disappearance from their small town. Stars: Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Rupert Friend.
Don't worry, he won't get far on foot, directed by Gus Van Sant.
On the rocky path to sobriety after a life-changing accident, John Callahan discovers the healing power of art, willing his injured hands into drawing hilarious, often controversial cartoons, which bring him a new lease on life. Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Jonah Hill, Rooney Mara.
The end of the affair, written for the screen/directed by Neil Jordan.
A desperate man tries to find out why beloved woman left him years ago. Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Julianne Moore, Stephen Rea.
Juliet, naked, directed by Jesse Peretz.
Juliet, Naked is the story of Annie (the long-suffering girlfriend of Duncan) and her unlikely transatlantic romance with once revered, now faded, singer-songwriter, Tucker Crowe, who also happens to be the subject of Duncan's musical obsession. Stars: Chris O'Dowd, Rose Byrne, Kitty O'Beirne.
Ladies in black, directed by Bruce Beresford.
Adapted from the bestselling novel by Madeleine St John, Ladies in Black is an alluring and tender-hearted comedy drama about the lives of a group of department store employees in 1959 Sydney. Stars: Julia Ormond, Angourie Rice, Rachael Taylor.

MUSIC

The Pirates of Penzance, directed by Wilford Leach.
Gilbert and Sullivan's classic musical comedy of mistaken identity comes swashbuckling to the screen with all the laughs, songs, and stars that made it a long-running Broadway smash. Stars: Kevin Kline, Linda Ronstadt, Rex Smith, Angela Lansbury, George Rose, Tony Azito.
 
 

Non-fiction

Facing darkness: a true story of faith: saving Dr. Brantly from Ebola in Africa, directed by Arthur Rasco.
As the Ebola pandemic was sweeping across West Africa in the spring of 2014, one organisation was willing to step up and fully commit its people and resources to provide comfort, compassion, and care to the hurting people of Africa; all in the Name of Jesus. When the deadly virus infected one of its own medical personnel, the epic crisis truly hit home for Samaritan's Purse and its leader Franklin Graham.
Rare and unseen, Ian Dury.
Best known as the founder and lead singer of Kilburn and the High Roads and Ian Dury and the Blockheads, he released a host of seminal songs - most notably the anthem Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll. Stars: Gilad Atzmon, Charlie Charles, Mick Gallagher.
Henry V, directed by Laurence Olivier.
In the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415. Stars: Laurence Olivier, Robert Newton, Leslie Banks.
King George VI: the man behind 'The King's speech'.
The new documentary explains the story behind the film with contributions from the film's director, tom Hooper, its stars, Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter, and an in-depth interview with the grandson of The King's Speech therapist Lionel Logue.
Lyttelton: slightly faulty, 22Feb11, photos by Lyn Edward; compiled by Abby Hamilton.
Evocative images of the damage caused by the February 22nd 2011 earthquake in Lyttelton.

Talking Books

ADVENTURE

Typhoon fury, Clive Cussler and Boyd Morrison.
Moving targets, Stephen Leather.

FICTION

You were always mine, Nicole Bart.
Freshwater, Akwaeke Emezi.
Under the frog, Tibor Fischer.
How to find love in the little things, Virginie Grimaldi.
Grace Williams says it loud, Emma Henderson.
The girl I used to know, Faith Hogan.
The fragments, Toni Jordan.
This mortal boy: a novel, Fiona Kidman.
Crazy rich Asians, Kevin Kwan.
Pachinko, Min Jin Lee.
Moon Tiger, Penelope Lively.
This beautiful life, Katie Marsh
Accidentally in love, Anna Premoli.
How to fall in love again: Kitty's story, Amanda Prowse.
The Christmas voyage, Deirdre Purcell.
Snowflakes and cinnamon swirls at the winter wonderland, Heidi Swain.
Breath, Tim Winton.

HISTORICAL

Kitty, Deborah Challinor.
Wolves of Rome, Valerio Massimo Manfredi.

HORROR

Ghost virus, byGraham Masterton.

MYSTERY

Dark sacred night, Michael Connelly.
Head wound, Judith Cutler.
The book of fires, Paul Doherty.
Darke, Matt Hilton.
Cold case, Quintin Jardine.
Betty Church and the Suffolk vampire, M.R.C. Kasasian
The First Lady, James Patterson & Brendan DuBois.
Holy ghost, John Sandford.
Fear of falling, Cath Staincliffe.

Non-fiction

The power of vulnerability: teachings on authenticity, connection, & courage, Brené Brown.
Common prayer: a liturgy for ordinary radicals, Shane Claiborne, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, Enuma Okoro.
The dun cow rib: a very natural childhood, John Lister-Kaye.
A long way from home, Cathy Glass.
Taming the black dog: a guide to overcoming depression, Bev Aisbett.
My love story, Tina Turner.
The flame, Leonard Cohen
Heat: extreme adventures at the highest temperatures on earth, Ranulph Fiennes.
Keep smiling through: my wartime story, Vera Lynn and Virginia Lewis-Jones.
The king and the Catholics: the fight for rights, 1829, Antonia Fraser.

SAGA

The man who made husbands jealous, Jilly Cooper.
The night raid, Clare Harvey.
A Liverpool secret, Geraldine O'Neill.

SCIENCE FICTION

Death's end, Cixin Liu.

WESTERN

Mesquite Johnny, Barry Cord.