New DVDs and BOCDs for February 2007
New DVDs
Pom Poko. YA/ DVD/ FEA/ POM
In this gem from Studio Ghibli (Spirited Away), raccoons are being displaced by land development. They react by learning the art of shape-shifting. The critters use their new skills to try to scare off the humans and sabotage construction. Animated. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1994. Special features: original storyboards; tv spots. Disc 1 contains feature; disc 2 contains bonus material. Director: Isao Takahata.
Porco Rosso. YA/ DVD/ FEA/ POR
Porco Rosso, a man cursed with the head of a pig after watching the spirits of the pilots killed in the last air battle he fought in rise to the heavens now makes a living taking jobs, such as rescuing those kidnapped by air pirates. Animated. Originally released as a motion picture in 1992. Bonus disc contains special features: behind the microphone with voice talent from the film; complete storyboards; original Japanese trailers; interview with Toshio Suzuki. Director: Hayao Miyazaki.
Speak. YA/ DVD/ FEA/ SPE
Kristen Stewart and Steve Zahn star in this adaptation of Laurie Halse Anderson's award-winning novel. A teen retreats into self-imposed silence after being raped. Her art and a teacher help her regain her voice and inner strength. Based on the novel Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2004. Special features: commentary with director Jessica Sharzer; behind the scenes; study guide; cast filmographies.
U.S. vs. John Lennon. YA/ DVD/ FEA/ US
Through rare film footage and classic music, this documentary traces the political activism of Lennon and the subsequent reaction by the U.S. government that culminated in an attempt to deport him. Originally produced in 2006. B&W and Color. Director: David Leaf.
New Books on CD
Horowitz, Anthony. Stormbreaker. YA/ F/ HOR/ CD/ BOOK
They told him his uncle died in an accident. He wasn't wearing a seatbelt. But when fourteen-year-old Alex finds his uncle's windshield riddled with bullet holes, he knows it was no accident.
Meyer, Stephenie. New Moon. YA/ F/ MEY/ CD/ BOOK
Bella and Edward find themselves facing new obstacles, including a devastating separation, the mysterious appearance of wolves roaming the forest in Forks, a threat from a female vampire, and an encounter with the Volturi, Italian vampires.
Bibliographic Information ©2007 BWI
Pom Poko. YA/ DVD/ FEA/ POM
In this gem from Studio Ghibli (Spirited Away), raccoons are being displaced by land development. They react by learning the art of shape-shifting. The critters use their new skills to try to scare off the humans and sabotage construction. Animated. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1994. Special features: original storyboards; tv spots. Disc 1 contains feature; disc 2 contains bonus material. Director: Isao Takahata.
Porco Rosso. YA/ DVD/ FEA/ POR
Porco Rosso, a man cursed with the head of a pig after watching the spirits of the pilots killed in the last air battle he fought in rise to the heavens now makes a living taking jobs, such as rescuing those kidnapped by air pirates. Animated. Originally released as a motion picture in 1992. Bonus disc contains special features: behind the microphone with voice talent from the film; complete storyboards; original Japanese trailers; interview with Toshio Suzuki. Director: Hayao Miyazaki.
Speak. YA/ DVD/ FEA/ SPE
Kristen Stewart and Steve Zahn star in this adaptation of Laurie Halse Anderson's award-winning novel. A teen retreats into self-imposed silence after being raped. Her art and a teacher help her regain her voice and inner strength. Based on the novel Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2004. Special features: commentary with director Jessica Sharzer; behind the scenes; study guide; cast filmographies.
U.S. vs. John Lennon. YA/ DVD/ FEA/ US
Through rare film footage and classic music, this documentary traces the political activism of Lennon and the subsequent reaction by the U.S. government that culminated in an attempt to deport him. Originally produced in 2006. B&W and Color. Director: David Leaf.
New Books on CD
Horowitz, Anthony. Stormbreaker. YA/ F/ HOR/ CD/ BOOK
They told him his uncle died in an accident. He wasn't wearing a seatbelt. But when fourteen-year-old Alex finds his uncle's windshield riddled with bullet holes, he knows it was no accident.
Meyer, Stephenie. New Moon. YA/ F/ MEY/ CD/ BOOK
Bella and Edward find themselves facing new obstacles, including a devastating separation, the mysterious appearance of wolves roaming the forest in Forks, a threat from a female vampire, and an encounter with the Volturi, Italian vampires.
Bibliographic Information ©2007 BWI
