Columbus, ChrisOverview
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Chris Columbus
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Chris Columbus
Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone
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20 editions published between 2001 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 3,029 libraries worldwide Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches.
Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets
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22 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 2,967 libraries worldwide Finds young wizard Harry and his friends Ron and Hermoine facing new challenges during their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as they try to uncover a dark force that is terrorizing the school.
Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban
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19 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in English and German and held by 2,742 libraries worldwide Harry, Ron, and Hermione, now teenagers, return for their third year at Hogwarts. There they are forced to face escaped prisoner Sirius Black, who poses a great threat to Harry. Harry must overcome the threats of Dementors, outsmart a werewolf, and finally deal with the truth about Sirius and his relationship with his parents. Harry and friends master advanced magic classes, cross time barriers, and change the course of more than one life.
Rent
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4 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 1,816 libraries worldwide Focuses on the year in the life of a group of friends in New York's East Village. The "bohemians" live carefree lives of art, music, sex, and drugs. It is carefree until Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, and Roger, an aspiring songwriter, find out they owe a year's rent to Benny. Benny is a former friend who had promised them free rent when he married the landlord's daughter. Roger has also attracted the attention of his downstairs neighbor, Mimi. Mark's former girlfriend, Maureen, has found a new romance in a lawyer named Joanne. Philosophy professor Tom finds his soul mate in drag queen Angel. With this being the late 1980s, the threat of AIDS is always present.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians
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5 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 1,701 libraries worldwide Percy Jackson is no ordinary teenager, he's the son of Poseidon and is accused of stealing Zeus' lightning bolt, the most powerful weapon ever created! With storm clouds brewing, Percy embarks on an incredible cross-country journey to prove his innocence, recover the bolt, and prevent a war among the gods that could destroy our world!
Night at the Museum. Battle of the Smithsonian
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7 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 1,628 libraries worldwide When the Museum of Natural History is closed for renovations, the museum pieces are moved into federal storage at the famous Smithsonian Institution. It houses the world's largest museum complex with more than 136 million items in its collections. These range from the plane Amelia Earhart flew on her non-stop solo flight across the Atlantic and Al Capone's rap sheet and mug shot to Dorothy's ruby slippers. From Fonzie's leather jacket to Archie Bunker's lounge chair. After stealing a security guard's ID badge, Larry Daley slips into the Archives of the Smithsonian, where Kahmunrah, an evil Pharaoh, comes to life with the reestablishing of The Tablet as a magical force in the museum. It brings the old exhibits and new exhibits to life, and in conflict with each other. Larry enlists the help of Amelia Earheart.
Mrs. Doubtfire
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50 editions published between 1993 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 1,564 libraries worldwide Daniel Hillard is no ordinary father, so when he learns his ex-wife needs a housekeeper, he applies for the job. With the perfect wig, a little makeup and a dress for all occasions, he becomes Mrs. Doubtfire, a devoted British housekeeper who is hired on the spot. Free to be the "woman" he never knew he could be, the disguised Daniel creates a whole new life with his entire family.
Home alone
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38 editions published between 1990 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,560 libraries worldwide When eight-year-old Kevin McCallister's family left for vacation, they forgot one minor detail: Kevin!
The goonies
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11 editions published between 1985 and 2010 in English and French and held by 1,493 libraries worldwide A band of misfit kids searches for buried treasure in a subterranean cavern. Here they cross the path of Mama Fratelli and her outlaw brood. The kids befriend Fratelli's hideously deformed (but soft-hearted) son, who comes to their rescue.
Stepmom
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19 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 1,410 libraries worldwide Anna and Ben, the two children of Jackie and Luke, have to cope with the fact that their parents divorced and that there is a new woman in their father's life: Isabel, a successful photographer. She does her best to treat the kids in a way that makes them still feel at home when being with their dad, but also loves her work and does not plan to give it up. But Jackie, a full-time-mother, regards Isabel's efforts as offensively insufficient. She can't understand that work can be important to her as well as the kids. The conflict between them is deepened by the sudden diagnose of cancer, which might may be deadly for Jackie. They all have to learn a little in order to grow together.
Night at the Museum
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2 editions published in 2007 in Spanish and English and held by 1,331 libraries worldwide Larry Daley is a divorced father who can't seem to keep a job for more than a week. As a last resort, Larry applies for a job as a night shift security guard at the American Museum of Natural History. However, a seemingly easy job turns out to be an adventure when he finds that an ancient curse causes the "inhabitants" of the museum to come to life at night.
Home alone 2 lost in New York
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26 editions published between 1992 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,171 libraries worldwide Kevin McCallister is ready to turn the Big Apple into his own playground. The notorious Wet Bandits, still smarting from their last encounter with Kevin, are plotting a huge holiday heist in New York. Kevin's ready to welcome them with a battery of booby traps that the bumbling bandits will never forget.
Night at the Museum
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11 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in English and German and held by 1,107 libraries worldwide Larry Daley is a divorced father who can't seem to keep a job for more than a week. As a last resort, Larry applies for a job as a night shift security guard at the American Museum of Natural History. However, a seemingly easy job turns out to be an adventure when he finds that an ancient curse causes the "inhabitants" of the museum to come to life at night.
Jingle all the way
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7 editions published between 1996 and 2008 in English and held by 946 libraries worldwide A father, deperate to buy a hot-selling Christmas toy, endures a frantic last minute shopping spree on Christmans eve.
Nine months
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13 editions published between 1995 and 2003 in English and Spanish and held by 897 libraries worldwide The news that his girlfriend is expecting a baby sends Sam, an unflappable child psychologist, into a panic. Torn between advice given by a well-meaning but over-bearing couple and his confirmed bachelor buddy, Sam is in serious danger of losing his mind and his girlfriend.
Gremlins
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12 editions published between 1990 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 862 libraries worldwide When a young bank teller inadvertently breaks the rules of Mogwai care, his new pet, Gizmo, multiplies into a bevy of mischievous brothers, who soon morph into malevolent scaly creatures.
I love you, Beth Cooper
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10 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 825 libraries worldwide When Denis, the geekiest guy in high school, proclaims his love for super-popular Beth Cooper during his valedictorian speech, everyone is speechless. But the real shock comes that night when Beth shows up at Denis's house with her two best friends to show him how the cool kids party. Beth decides to show him the best night of his life.
Adventures in babysitting
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10 editions published between 1987 and 2003 in English and German and held by 768 libraries worldwide A babysitter and three kids leave the safe suburbs and head for the heart of the big city to rescue a frantic friend.
Mrs. Doubtfire
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3 editions published between 1994 and 2002 in English and Spanish and held by 685 libraries worldwide Daniel Hillard (Williams) transforms into everyone's ideal vision of a grandmotherly English housekeeper in order to maintain contact with his three children after his divorce.
Home alone
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5 editions published between 1991 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 624 libraries worldwide An eight-year-old boy is left home alone on Christmas, and has to defend his home against two bumbling burglars. more
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Action and adventure films American Museum of Natural History Apartment dwellers Bohemianism Christmas films Comedy films Comedy films Divorced fathers Drama Earhart, Amelia,--1897-1937 England Escapes Fantasy films Fantasy films Fathers and sons Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Films Films for the hearing impaired Friendship Gods, Greek Harry Potter films Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization) Interpersonal relations Jackson, Percy (Fictitious character) Juvenile works Magic Malicious accusation Man-woman relationships Museum exhibits Museums--Deaccessioning Museums--Employees Museum storage facilities Musical films New York (State)--New York Pharaohs Police, Private Potter, Harry (Fictitious character) Rent Schools Smithsonian Archives Teenagers--Conduct of life Treasure troves Video recordings--for people with visual disabilities Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Washington (D.C.) Wizards Zeus (Greek deity)
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