Rosario Dawson
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Formats
Description
Augmenting her limited income by smuggling contraband to survive on the Moon's wealthy city of Artemis, Jazz agrees to commit what seems to be a perfect, lucrative crime, only to find herself embroiled in a conspiracy for control of the city.
"Jazz Bashara is a criminal. Well, sort of. Life on Artemis, the first and only city on the moon, is tough if you're not a rich tourist or an eccentric billionaire. So smuggling in the occasional harmless bit...
Publisher
Warner Bros
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Formats
Description
In the irreverent spirit of fun that made The LEGO Movie a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble, LEGO Batman, stars in his own big-screen adventure. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from the Joker's hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others, and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up.
3) The captive
Publisher
A24
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Eight years after the disappearance of Cassandra, some disturbing indications seem to indicate that she's still alive. Her parents, detectives, and Cassandra herself will try to unravel the mystery of her disappearance.
"...one of the most satisfyingly baroque thrillers of the year..."--RogerEbert.com
"...builds incredible tension and emotion..."--Times (UK)
"...Egoyan's best film for a very long time..."--The Telegraph
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
After he learns he is the son of Poseidon and is accused of stealing Zeus' lightning bolt, Percy Jackson sets out to recover the bolt, prove his innocence, and prevent a war between the gods that could destroy the Earth.
5) Cesar Chavez
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
The story of the famed civil rights leader and labor organizer torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dignity to people. He inspired millions of Americans who never worked on a farm to fight for social justice. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual's...
Publisher
Passion River
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Tech innovators strike a raw nerve as banks and network pundits rush to condemn volatile cryptocurrencies and their underlying blockchain technology. Why are banks terrified while UNICEF Ventures embraces it to help refugee children? Award-winning filmmaker Alex Winter reveals that proponents of blockchain are already using the technology to change the world, fighting income inequality, the refugee crisis, and world hunger.
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Based on inspiring true events, a teenage girl flees life with her drug-addicted mother to find the wealthy father she's never known. Tells the extraordinary and courageous tale of one girl's fight against the odds to find redemption and, ultimately, to create a family she can call her own.
"Writer/director Strauss embraces the spiritual elements of this story."--Richard Roeper.com
"The film never says the words "pro-life" or "pro-choice." It genuinely...
Publisher
Disney Toon Studios
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Return to Pixie Hollow for the heartwarming adventure. An ancient myth of a fabled creature sparks the curiosity of Tinker Bell and her friend Fawn, an animal fairy who's not afraid to break the rules to help an animal in need. But this creature, massive and wondrous with glowing green eyes, is not welcome in Pixie Hollow--and the scout fairies are determined to capture the mysterious beast.
11) City of sin
Publisher
SP Releasing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A hardened detective lays low in a darkened downtown Los Angeles hotel room, biding his time as he patiently awaits a gang of vengeful hitmen that are on his tail. Throughout the course of this one fateful night the detective becomes entangled in a web of girls, guns, and money, as he enlists the help of the many intriguing hotel guests that he encounters in an effort to evade the grave fate that lies in store.
12) Rent
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
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...
13) Clerks III
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Dante, Elias, and Jay and Silent Bob are enlisted by Randal after his heart attack to make a movie about the convenience store that started it all.
14) Top Five
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
When a comedian, having become a reality TV star at the hands of his fiancée, allows a newspaper profile writer follow him around for a day, he explores the issues in his life and learns about the writer's life as well.
15) Gimme shelter
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Based on inspiring true events, a teenage girl flees life with her drug-addicted mother to find the wealthy father she's never known. Tells the extraordinary and courageous tale of one girl's fight against the odds to find redemption and, ultimately, to create a family she can call her own.
Based on true events, a teenage girl runs away from her abusive mother to find the wealthy father she's never known. But she must find redemption to create a...
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Formats
Description
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!
Publisher
20th Century Fox
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
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!
"Director Chris Columbus has fun with this goofy premise..."--Roger Ebert
"...an entertaining mix of buddy movie,...
Publisher
Ncircle Entertainment
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan continues to navigate the monster apocalypse alongside his genius best friend, Quint; reformed middle school bully, Dirk; lone wolf survivor, June Del Toro; and Jack's loyal pet monster, Rover. Jack, June, Quint, and Dirk create a new community with the monsters of Joe's Pizza the best home Jack has ever known. But when the kids discover a radio transmitter broadcasting a signal from other survivors, Jack fears that...
19) Unstoppable
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
A runaway train, transporting deadly, toxic chemicals, is barreling down on Scranton, Pennsylvania, and only two men can stop it: a veteran engineer and a young conductor. Thousands of lives hang in the balance as these ordinary heroes attempt to chase down one million tons of hurtling steel and prevent an epic disaster.
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
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!