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John Gielgud
1) The sonnets
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English
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First published in 1609, "The Sonnets" of William Shakespeare are a collection of 154 loosely connected 14 line poems. Considered by many to be among some of the greatest love poetry ever written much debate surrounds the context of the poetry. It has been suggested that the work may be semi-autobiographical but no real evidence firmly supports this notion. The themes of the poems contained within this volume are varied and include such subjects as...
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To bitter, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, Christmas is just another day. But all that changes when the ghost of his long-dead business partner appears, warning Scrooge to change his ways before it's too late. Part of the Focus on the Family Great Stories collection, this edition features an in-depth introduction and discussion questions by Joe Wheeler to provide greater understanding for today's reader. "A Christmas Carol" captures the heart of the holidays...
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
c2005.
Language
English
Description
A family leases a Tuscan villa for vacation and becomes involved in finding the secrets of the owner.
Villa to let: Molly Pargeter finds the perfect spot for her frazzled family to unwind, a beautiful villa in Tuscany with an art-loving but eccentric absentee landlord. Neither Molly's husband nor her teenager daughter is keen on going. On the other hand, her outrageously forward father. Haverford Downs, is wildly enthusiastic about joining them.
Where...
8) Shine
Publisher
New Line Home Video
Pub. Date
c1999.
Language
English
Description
A dramatization of the true story of David Helfgott, a young man who defied his father's wishes in order to pursue a career as a pianist.
Publisher
Sony
Pub. Date
c2010.
Language
English
Description
When an American family comes to England to claim their inherited ancient ancestral castle, the restless spirit of Sir Simon, refusing to share his home, instigates all manner of fiendish tricks intended to scare the new owners off the premises. The daughter of the new owner has her own objectives for wanting to make trouble for her father and new stepmother.
Publisher
Clearvue & SVE
Pub. Date
c2005.
Language
English
Description
Two rascally weavers convince the emperor they are making him beautiful new clothes, visible only to those fit for their posts, but during a royal procession in which he first wears them, a child whispers that the emperor has nothing on.
13) Haunted
Publisher
Seville
Pub. Date
c2001.
Language
English
Description
When David Ash investigates a haunting at an isolated country manor, strange and horrifying occurrences lead him to first doubt his convictions and then his sanity.
15) Camille
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Publisher
Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
[199-?]
Language
English
Description
A French courtesan with a passion for life and romance sacrifices her happiness to prove her love for a young man whose family disapproves of their relationship.
Publisher
Jef Films
Pub. Date
c2003.
Language
English
Description
A group of aristocratic men and women have gathered for a shooting party at an English country estate in 1913. As members of the privileged elite, anything goes -- as long as it doesn't threaten the established order or offend accepted morality. But times are changing and a new age is about to dawn.
17) Chariots of fire
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Story of two English runners that were both driven by different means to win the Olympics. One used his faith in God, and the other his hatred of Anti-Semitism.
18) Galileo
Publisher
Kino on Video
Pub. Date
c2003.
Language
English
Description
Screen version of Bertolt Brecht's play about Galileo, the 17th century Italian who laid the foundations of modern science. Galileo made himself one of the world's first telescopes and discovered the moons of Jupiter. He supported Copernicus' theory that the Earth revolved around the Sun. This brought him into conflict with the Catholic Church. By threatening him with torture, the Church forced him to recant his views in front of a tribunal, and sentenced...
Publisher
BBC Video
Pub. Date
c2002.
Language
English
Description
A collection of four of Oscar Wilde's masterpieces.
The importance of being earnest: Two young men have taken to bending the truth in order to add excitement to their lives. However, their deceptions eventually cross paths, resulting in a series of crises that threaten to spoil their romantic pursuits.
Picture of Dorian Gray: Presents the story of a wealthy English gentleman who gradually sinks into a life of dissipation and crime.
Ideal husband:...
20) Romeo & Juliet
Publisher
BBC TV
Pub. Date
©1978.
Language
English
Description
Presents a dramatization of William Shakespeare's play entitled Romeo and Juliet.