Have the current rise in gas prices
wondering what you will do for vacation? Check out these
DVDs and take a trip right from your couch…
1000
Places To See Before You Die
Journey to the world's most unforgettable places in this
travel series based on the bestselling books. Soak up all
the world has to offer on a dream vacation while experiencing
Brazil, Austraila, and more.
Globe
Trekker: Alaska
The journey begins on the banks of the Yukon River in the
town of Eagle, then to the town of Chicken to pan for gold,
off to the north to Kennicott and McCarthy. After that, the
next leg of the journey is to Prince William Sound and Seward.
No
Reservations with Anthony Bourdain
Chef and author Anthony Bourdain travels to the far reaches
of the globe. Episodes include: Sweden; Puerto Rico; Quebec;
Mexico; India; Korea; Indonesia; Ireland; Ghana; Namibia;
Lebanon; and Pacific Northwest.
Rick
Steves’ England
CThis travelogue follows Rick Steves to London, Northwest
England, South England to Dover, South Wales, North Wales,
Bath and York.
Discoveries
America: Hawaii
Explore the islands of Hawaii, which includes volcanoes,
beautiful beaches, and a culture all its own.
Print Resources about
Movies
1001 Movies You Must See
Before You Die by Schneider, Steven, ed.
Open this book to any page and you
will find a major film's vital statistics, and a few facts
about it that might surprise you. If you collect DVDs,
you will find this volume a must. Even if you are a casual
moviegoer, you will enjoy browsing through this big, entertaining
volume.
From one of the country's
most prominent film critics, Roger Ebert provides essays
on some of the great films. He tells you why they are
good movies. Who knows? You may find a new favorite
movie.
Leonard Maltin's Movie
Guide 2006 edt. by Maltin, Leonard
This standard guide is published
yearly. It presents a comprehensive movie guide, thousands
of movie reviews, DVD and video listings, movie ratings,
and much more.
The New York Times Guide
to the Best 1000 Movies Ever Made edt. by Nichols, Peter
M.
The guide is organized alphabetically
by title, and is fully indexed by genre (adventures, comedies,
documentaries, dramas, musicals, westerns, etc.), county
of origin, and year of release (1923 - 1998). Each review
is reprinted in its entirety, along with complete credits
including performers, producer, director, screenwriter,
and cinematographer.
