Welcome to
the AVZone
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| Movies, Music, Games & Audio Books at the Library | ||
The AVZone is dedicated to
audio-visual materials owned by the Harford County Public Library system. Highlighted
materials are owned in the local branches. The site will highlight
the new DVD and CD releases on a monthy basis. |
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Here's
a quick list of new DVDs coming up soon! |
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| March 3 | ||
Australia starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman After an English aristocrat inherits a large ranch, English cattle barons plot to take her land. Reluctantly, she joins forces with a cattle man to protect her ranch. |
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Beverly Hills Chihuahua starring Drew Barrymore and Jamie Lee Curtis Chloe, a pampered Beverly Hills Chihuahua, finds that she is accidentally lost in the streets of Mexico. She is alone for the first time and must rely on some new friends to help her. |
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I’ve Loved You So Long starring Kristin Scott Thomas Juliette is released from prison after serving 15 years for murdering her young son. As life has moved on, she must relearn certain basics, especially how to reconnect with her younger sister and hopefully learn to forgive herself in the process. (French) |
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| March 10 | ||
The Boy In the Striped Pajamas starring David Thewlis Bruno's new house in Poland is boring and lonely. A high fence separates him from other people; he follows the fence and meets a boy wearing striped pajamas. Bruno is happy to have a friend, but he knows no one can find out… his father is a Nazi officer. (Book to film.) |
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Cadillac Records starring Beyonce Knowles and Adrien Brody This is the history of Chicago’s Chess Records. The story is recounted along with the tumultuous lives of some of America's musical legends, such Etta James and Chuck Berry. |
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Happy-Go-Lucky starring Sally Hawkins Poppy is easy-going and lively school teacher whose relentless optimism guides her through life. Have fun with Poppy as you follow her through her daily routines…which sometimes aren’t so upbeat and cheerful. |
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Let the Right One In starring Lina Leandersson A young boy is constantly being bullied at school and makes friends with the new girl in the neighborhood. There are strange disappearances and murders that start to happen in town, and everyone is pointing fingers at the new girl and her father. (Swedish) |
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Milk starring Sean Penn This is based on the inspirational true story of the first openly gay man elected to public office. Harvey Milk inspired hope for equal rights during one of the least tolerant times in our nation's past. |
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Pinocchio (70th Anniversary) Pinocchio, a wooden puppet, must earn the right to be a real boy by proving that he is brave, honest, and generous. |
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Rachel Getting Married starring Anne Hathaway Kym has been in and out of rehab for ten years, and returns to the family home for her sister's wedding. Everyone has come together for a pleasant wedding weekend, but Kym likes drama and spurs tension in the family. |
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Synecdoche, New York starring Philip Seymour Hoffman A theater director constructs a replica of New York in an old warehouse. His play and ‘city’ grow, as his personal life falls apart. |
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Transporter 3 starring Jason Statham Frank Martin has been presented an offer he just can't refuse! He ends up with a strange passenger and destination. |
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| March 17 | ||
Elegy starring Penelope Cruz and Ben Kingsley The college professor’s life is turned upside down when he becomes caught up in a relationship with a beautiful younger woman. |
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Punisher: The War Zone starring Dominic West The Punisher is back and he sets his sights on mob boss Billy Russoti. After Russoti is disfigured, he sets out for vengeance! |
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| March 24 | ||
Bolt starring John Travolta and Miley Cyrus Bolt is mistakenly sent from Hollywood to New York City. Bolt begins his cross-country adventure to get back to his owner. Along the way Bolt discovers he doesn't need special powers to be a hero. |
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Quantum of Solace starring Daniel Craig Bond and M question Mr. White, who exposes the organization that blackmailed Vesper. It is more dangerous than anyone had anticipated. |
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| March 31 | ||
Seven Pounds starring Will Smith An IRS agent is determined to redeem himself, and begins an remarkable journey where he sacrifices plenty to forever change the lives of seven strangers. |
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Tell No One starring Kristin Scott Thomas Eight years after the murder of his wife, Alex Beck receives a threatening email from a mysterious source. The email message has a video picture of Alex's dead wife in present time. (French) |
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Yes Man starring Jim Carrey Unleashing the power of 'yes' changes Carl's life in remarkable and unexpected ways. He soon discovers that accepting each opportunity…might turn out to be too much of a good thing. |
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