John Cleese
Author
Publisher
Crown
Pub. Date
2014
Formats
Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “John Cleese’s memoir is just about everything one would expect of its author—smart, thoughtful, provocative and above all funny. . . . A picture, if you will, of the artist as a young man.”—The Washington Post
The legendary writer and performer of Monty Python and Fawlty Towers fame takes readers on a grand tour
Author
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2021
Description
The legendary comedian, actor, and writer of Monty Python, Fawlty Towers, and A Fish Called Wanda fame shares his key ideas about creativity: that it’s a learnable, improvable skill.
“Many people have written about creativity, but although they were very, very clever, they weren't actually creative. I like to think I'm writing about it from the inside.”—John Cleese
You...
“Many people have written about creativity, but although they were very, very clever, they weren't actually creative. I like to think I'm writing about it from the inside.”—John Cleese
You...
3) The Pirate
Publisher
Alchemy
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
The Pirate is the epic true story of Loannis Varvakis, a humble Greek pirate who, with the help of Catherine the Great, went on to become an international caviar millionaire but ended his days as an inmate of a remote prison island. This epic tale moves from the Greek islands, to the court of the Russian Queen, and then back to a country torn apart by revolution and civil war.
5) Planet 51
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010
Description
American astronaut Captain Charles T. Baker thinks he is the first person to set foot on Planet 51. Little does he know the planet is inhabited by little green people who live in a cheerful, innocent world. The only fear they have is that their planet will be overtaken by alien invaders from planet Earth. Now, before he becomes part of the Planet 51 Alien Invaders Space Museum, Captain Baker, with the help of his new friend Lem, must figure out a...
6) Rat race
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
A Las Vegas casino owner desperate for a new 'event' to wager on invents a human race for cash. The laughs roll from start to finish when a group of crazed contestants compete for $2 million in a no-rules, winner-takes-all race.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2009.
Description
The beautiful Princess Odette is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer's spell (which can only be broken by a vow of everlasting love) and held captive at an enchanted lake. There, she befriends Jean-Bob the frog, Speed the turtle and Puffn the bird. Despite their struggle to keep the princess safe, these good-natured animals can do nothing about the sorcerer's spell.
8) Silverado
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2009
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Description
Four unwitting heroes cross paths on their journey to the sleepy town of Silverado. It's up to the sharp-shooting foursome to save the day, but first they have to break each other out of jail and learn who their real friends are. Includes featurette.
9) Trolls
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
When their village is invaded by the grumpy Bergens, two mismatched friends must work together in perfect harmony to save the day. Featuring hit songs performed by Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, and more
10) Shrek the Third
Description
When Shrek married Fiona the last thing he had in mind was becoming the next King of Far Far Away. But when Shrek's father-in-law, King Harold, suddenly croaks, that is exactly what he faces. Recruiting Donkey and Puss in Boots for a new quest, Shrek sets out to bring back the rightful heir to the throne. Meanwhile back in the kingdom, Fiona's jilted Prince Charming storms the city with an army of fairy tale villains to seize the throne. Fiona and...
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c1998
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Description
"Sexy American diamonds lover Wanda and her boyfriend Otto are in England to plot alongside George and Ken the robbery of a diamond collection. Wanda and Otto want the stolen diamonds for themselves, and inform the police about George, not knowing that he has already moved the diamonds to another secret place. Wanda thinks the best way to find out is by getting close to George's lawyer, Archie Leach."
12) Trolls
Series
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
When their village is invaded by the grumpy Bergens, two mismatched friends must work together in perfect harmony to save the day. Featuring hit songs performed by Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, and more.--
14) Igor
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Description
In a world filled with mad scientists and evil inventions, one talented evil scientist's hunch-backed lab assistant has big dreams of becoming a mad scientist himself. He dreams of winning the annual evil science fair. Determined to prove he can create his own diabolical invention, Igor creates a female Franken-monster. But his creation, Eva, is sweet and sings. That is, until she falls into the clutches of Dr. Schadenfreude.
16) Arctic dogs
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
Swifty, the Arctic fox, works in the mailroom of the Arctic Blast Delivery Service but dreams of one day becoming a Top Dog. To prove himself worthy of the Top Dog role, Swifty secretly commandeers one of the sleds and delivers a mysterious package to a secret location. He stumbles upon a hidden fortress, where he comes face to face with Otto Von Walrus, a blubbery evil genius. He discovers Otto Von Walrus' plan to drill beneath Arctic surface to...
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
When middle-schooler Emily Elizabeth meets a magical animal rescuer who gifts her a little, red puppy, she never anticipated waking up to find a giant ten-foot hound in her small New York City apartment. While her single mom is away for business, Emily and her fun but impulsive uncle Casey set out on an adventure that will keep viewers on the edge-of-their-seats as the heroes take a bite out of the Big Apple.
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2001].
Description
The quest for the Holy Grail by King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is retold in the inimitable Python fashion.
King Arthur and his knights embark on a low-budget search for the Grail, encountering many very silly obstacles.
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010
Description
Crude humor and innuendo.
George of the jungle : Deep in the heart of the African jungle, the tiny sole survivor of a plane crash is being raised by gorillas. Baby George (Brendan Fraser) grows up to be abuff and lovable klutz with a forest full of animal friends. When poachers mess with George's pals, the King of Swing springs into action. Before you can say, "Watch out for that tree," George finds himself in the battle of a lifetime. Your whole...
20) Winnie the Pooh
Publisher
Disney
Pub. Date
[2011]
Description
When sad, old Eeyore loses his tail, Owl sends the whole gang: Pooh; Tigger; Rabbit; Piglet; Kanga; and Roo, on a wild journey to help Eeyore and save Christopher Robin from the mysterious Backson. In the end, it turns out to be a very busy day for a bear who simply set out to find some 'hunny.'