Penelope Ann Miller
Author
Description
The story of 2 wealthy mothers who share an obsession with getting their teenagers into the best possible college. When charismatic college admissions consultant Rick Singer offers a foolproof way into these institutions, they're unable to resist. But when Singer's scheme is exposed, the mothers must face the consequences of the crimes: anger of their children & fracturing of their families.
3) Funny money
Description
Henry Perkins, a mild-mannered accountant, accidentally trades briefcases with another man to find out that there's a million dollars inside. Henry tells his unsuspecting wife of their new-found fortune, but she doesn't embrace it as well as he does. Soon they're joined by their best friends, a cop on the take, a cop on the hunt, and the dreaded Mr. Big who has come to claim his money. Includes bonus features.
4) Adverse
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A rideshare driver discovers that his sister is in debt to a dangerous crime syndicate.
6) Dead bang
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Detective Jerry Beck's life is on the skids: his wife has left him, his apartment is a dump, and he's been drinking too much. The one thing that he has going for him is his work as a good cop, but even that quality is questioned by authorities who don't like his hard-driving ways; then his instinct for trouble puts him on the trail of a gang of murderous white supremacists.
Description
A troubled family moves into an old farmhouse where a triple homicide has occured. Only Ben, the little toddler of the family, can see the supernatural presences in the house, and he appears more delighted with them than afraid. When his teenage sister, Jess, also starts encountering unusual occurences - this time of an apparently non-benevolent nature - she also begins noticing Ben's unusual behavior as well and realizes that he too is experiencing...
11) Flipped
Description
When second-graders Bryce and Juli first meet, Juli knows it's love. Bryce isn't so sure. Beginning that day, and for the next six years, young Bryce does everything he can to keep his outspoken wannabe girlfriend at arm's length, which isn't easy since they go to the same school and live across the street from each other.
13) The artist
Description
In 1927, George Valentin is a silent movie superstar. However, the advent of the talkies will kill his career and he will sink into oblivion. For young extra Peppy Miller, it seems the sky's the limit as major movie stardom awaits. Though their careers are taking different paths their destinies will become entwined.
14) Ruby Bridges
Series
Description
When bright six year old Ruby is chosen to be the first African-American to integrate her local New Orleans elementary school in 1960, she is subjected to the true ugliness of racism for the very first time.
17) The freshman
Series
Description
A naive student freshly arrived in New York City accepts a delivery job involving a shady businessman and a large lizard, eventually running afoul of an eccentric chef and the FBI.
18) Awakenings
Description
Dr. Malcolm Sayer (Robin Williams) is a shy research physician who uses an experimental drug to "awaken" the catatonic victims of a rare disease. The awakening of the first patient proves a rebirth for the doctor, too, as the patient reveals life's simple but sweet pleasures to the introverted doctor. Encouraged by Leonard's stunning recovery, Sayer administers the drug to other patients.
19) Chaplin
Description
Chaplin's entire life is covered in the biographical film. From his upbringings in the slums of England to his Honorary Oscar in 1972.