Robbins, Tim 1958-Overview
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Tim Robbins
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Tim Robbins
The Shawshank redemption
by Frank Darabont
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89 editions published between 1994 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 4,842 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Two convicts, one white and one black, never give up the dream of freedom, and together they turn hope and friendship into an uplifting bond no prison can ever take away
Mystic River
by Clint Eastwood
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51 editions published between 2003 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 3,027 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Boston childhood friends Jimmy, Sean and Dave are reunited after a brutal murder. Reformed convict Jimmy and his devoted wife Annabeth find out that their teenage daughter Katie has been beaten and killed. Jimmy's old friend Sean is the homicide detective assigned to the case. Jimmy gets his relatives, the Savage brothers to conduct their own investigation. Jimmy and Sean soon suspect their old pal Dave, who now lives a quite life, but harbors some disturbing secrets of his own
Dead man walking
by Tim Robbins
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90 editions published between 1995 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 2,774 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Tells the story of convicted killer Matthew Poncelet and Sister Helen Prejean, his spiritual advisor
War of the worlds
by H. G Wells
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14 editions published between 2005 and 2010 in English and held by 1,856 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A father strives to protect his family from a horde of invading aliens
Green Lantern
by Ryan Reynolds
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17 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,746 WorldCat member libraries worldwide "In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, an elite force of protectors for peace and justice has existed for centuries. They are the Green Lantern Corps. When a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of the Corps' newest recruit, the first human ever selected, Hal Jordan"--Container
Bull Durham
by Ron Shelton
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28 editions published between 1988 and 2010 in English and Spanish and held by 1,735 WorldCat member libraries worldwide American romantic comedy, dealing with a very minor minor-league team and three of its current constituents, an aging baseball groupie that beds one player each season, a cocky foolish new pitcher, and the older, weary catcher brought in to wise the rookie up
City of Ember
by Jeanne DuPrau
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11 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and held by 1,626 WorldCat member libraries worldwide For centuries, the residents of the underground City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights and quiet contentment. But when the City's massive power generator begins to fail, the streetlamps fade - along with the hopes of the townspeople. Now it will be up to two courageous teenagers to follow a trail of clues left by the ancient builders to find the way out of Ember before their world is plunged into complete darkness
Zathura
by Jon Favreu
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7 editions published between 2006 and 2011 in English and held by 1,606 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Danny twists the key of an old science fiction game. The game unleashes a localized meteor shower and wrenches Danny's house into orbit around a distant ringed planet. Besides Danny, his brother Walter and sister Lisa have to go along. Soon a defective robot, a rangy astronaut, and an alien spaceship enter the picture. The only way the kids can return their house to its proper space-time coordinates is to finish the game, but before they can finish, the game board falls into the hands of some rather nasty, carnivorous lizards
The player
by Robert Altman
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61 editions published between 1992 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 1,566 WorldCat member libraries worldwide "I was just thinking what an interesting concept it is to eliminate the writer from the artistic process. If we could just get rid of these actors and directors, maybe we've got something here."--Griffin Mill. Griffin is a slick, successful film studio vice president whose primary duty is to listen to story pitches from a constant stream of writers. Like all Hollywood producers, he's always looking over his shoulder, and he thinks up-and-comer Larry Levy is after his job. Along with power lunches, corporate in-fighting, and bottom-line priorities, a mysterious someone--probably an ignored and angry screenwriter--has been leaving him threatening postcards. When he finally takes action, his cool aplomb deserts him, things go seriously sideways, and Griffin's world begins falling apart
Short cuts
by Robert Altman
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13 editions published between 1993 and 2008 in English and French and held by 1,247 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Robert Altman's funny and provocative film that interweaves the stories of 22 characters, this is a tale that reminds that in life there are no Short Cuts
High fidelity
by Stephen Frears
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4 editions published between 2000 and 2012 in English and held by 1,185 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Rob Gordon's record store is semi-failing, and his long-time girlfriend has just walked out on him. In order to figure out where things went wrong, he examines his past relationships with other women
Arlington Road
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23 editions published between 1998 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,080 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Widowed when his FBI agent wife is killed by a right-wing group, college professor Michael Faraday becomes obsessed with the culture of these groups--especially when his new neighbors, the all-American Oliver and Cheryl Lang start acting suspiciously
The Hudsucker proxy
by Ethan Coen
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28 editions published between 1994 and 2012 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,038 WorldCat member libraries worldwide When Waring Hudsucker, head of a successful company commits suicide, the board of directors has a plan to make a lot of money, so they decide to appoint a moron to run the company. Mailroom clerk Norville Barnes is exactly what Hudsucker is looking for to be president. They hope that as soon as the stock falls low enough, the director and his friends will buy them up cheaply, take over the company and they will be successful again. However, a tough reporter is suspicious and decides to investigate Hudsucker
The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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11 editions published between 1994 and 2004 in English and held by 1,022 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Amidst the decadence of wealthy Jazz Age society, an enigmatic millionaire is obsessed with an elusive, spoiled young woman
Mission to Mars
by Brian De Palma
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12 editions published between 2000 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 942 WorldCat member libraries worldwide NASA launches a Mars Recovery Mission to investigate and bring back survivors from the first manned mission to Mars which has mysteriously disappeared
I.Q
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9 editions published between 1994 and 2007 in English and held by 925 WorldCat member libraries worldwide All the world knows about Einstein the scientific genius. But what about Einstein the matchmaker? I.Q. puts this fanciful notion to the test and comes up with winning results in this fun, warm-hearted romantic comedy
Cradle will rock
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12 editions published between 1999 and 2006 in English and held by 914 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A kaleidoscopic look at the extraordinary events of 1930s America, from high society to life on the streets in Depression-era New York City. Based on the true story of Orson Welles' controversial musical about a steel strike that was closed down by government decree
War of the worlds
by Byron Haskin
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11 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and held by 895 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Ray Ferrier is a working class man living in New Jersey. He has become estranged from his family and his life isńt in order. His small town life is shaken violently by the arrival of destructive intruders - aliens which have come up from the ground, en masse, to destroy Earth and all the humans living on it. As the aliens plow through the country in a wave of mass destruction and violence, Ray must put aside thoughts of himself and come to the defense of his children. As the world fends for itself, itś inhabitants must save humanity from a far greater force that threatens to destroy it
Jacob's ladder
by Adrian Lyne
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27 editions published between 1990 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 893 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Jacob is a man living in a nightmare. Having survived Vietnam, he's back home in New York City. But memories of both his wartime demons and the accidental death of his son haunt and terrorize him. Jacob's grip on reality begins to slip and only his friend can save him
Catch a fire
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12 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and German and held by 852 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The true story of a South African hero's journey to freedom. In the country's turbulent and divided times in the 1980s, Patrick Chammusso is an oil refinery foreman and soccer coach who is apolitical. That is, until he and his wife Precious are jailed. Patrick is stunned into action against the country's oppressive reigning system, even as police Colonel Nic Vos further insinuates himself into the Chammussos' lives more
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