The Roosevelts: An Intimate History. Poster of the 2014 TV series and cover of the book novelization
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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns, 2014
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Ken Burns, 2014

A documentary that intricately intertwines the stories of Theodore, Franklin, and Eleanor Roosevelt—three individuals from one of the most prominent and influential families in American politics.


John Adams. Poster of the 2008 TV series and cover of the 2001 book
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John Adams
David McCullough, 2001
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Kirk Ellis, 2008

The series chronicles the life of Founding Father John Adams, starting with the Boston Massacre of 1770 through his years as an ambassador in Europe, then his terms as vice president and president of the United States, up to his death on July 4, 1826.


The Illusionist. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 1998 book, The Knife Thrower
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The Knife Thrower
Steven Millhauser, 1998
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Neil Burger, 2006

In Vienna, Austria-Hungary, 1889, a magician named Eisenheim is arrested by Chief Inspector Walter Uhl of the Vienna Police during a magic show involving necromancy. During one performance, he encounters the adult Sophie and learns that she is expected to marry the Crown Prince Leopold, who, it is rumored, is brutal towards women and in the past even murdered one.


Sideways. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 2004 book
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Sideways
Rex Pickett, 2004
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Alexander Payne, 2004

Miles Raymond is an unsuccessful writer, a wine aficionado, and a divorced, depressed, alcoholic middle-aged English teacher living in San Diego. At the beginning of this trip, he stops to see his mother before the day of her birthday. However, much to Miles’ consternation, Jack is on the prowl and wants one last sexual fling before settling into domestic life.


Saving Mr. Banks. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 1999 book, Mary Poppins, She Wrote
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Mary Poppins, She Wrote
Valerie Lawson, 1999
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John Lee Hancock, 2013

For two decades, Walt Disney persists in his mission to secure the rights to P. L. Travers’ cherished novel as a pledge to his daughters. Utilizing his signature imaginative flair, Walt employs every conceivable tactic to win over the stubborn Travers, to no avail. However, when he delves into his own tumultuous childhood, Walt uncovers the secrets that torment Travers, and together, they liberate ‘Mary Poppins.’


American Splendor. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the 1976 comic book
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American Splendor
Harvey Pekar, 1976
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Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini, 2003

Harvey Pekar is file clerk at the local VA hospital. He regularly scours Cleveland’s thrift stores and garage, savoring the rare joy of a 25-cent find. It is at one of these junk sales that Harvey meets Robert Crumb, a greeting card artist and music enthusiast. When, years later, Crumb finds international success for his underground comics, the idea that comic books can be a valid art form for adults inspires Harvey to write his own brand of comic book.


American Splendor. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the 1994 comic book, Our Cancer Year
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Our Cancer Year
Harvey Pekar, Joyce Brabner, Frank Stack, 1994
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Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini, 2003

Harvey Pekar is file clerk at the local VA hospital. He regularly scours Cleveland’s thrift stores and garage, savoring the rare joy of a 25-cent find. It is at one of these junk sales that Harvey meets Robert Crumb, a greeting card artist and music enthusiast. When, years later, Crumb finds international success for his underground comics, the idea that comic books can be a valid art form for adults inspires Harvey to write his own brand of comic book.


Too Big to Fail. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2009 book
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Too Big to Fail
Andrew Ross Sorkin, 2009
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Curtis Hanson, 2011

Too Big to Fail chronicles the 2008 financial meltdown, focusing on the actions of U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Federal Reserve System, to contain the problems during the period of August 2008 to October 13, 2008.


Love, Marilyn. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2010 book, Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters
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Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters
Marilyn Monroe, 2010
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Liz Garbus, 2012

Marilyn Monroe had the most intense combination of glitter and tragedy of any celebrity in Hollywood history. This documentary examines the life and inner ideas of this influential movie actor through performed readings of her personal writings.


The Ides of March. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2009 book, Farragut North
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Farragut North
Beau Willimon, 2009
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George Clooney, 2011

Stephen Meyers is the junior campaign manager for Governor of Pennsylvania Mike Morris, who is competing against Arkansas Senator Ted Pullman in the Democratic presidential primary. Meyers admits to an angry Zara that he met with Duffy, who said that Pullman will offer Thompson the position of Secretary of State in exchange for his endorsement.


Private Parts. Poster of the 1997 movie and cover of the 1993 book
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Private Parts
Howard Stern, 1993
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Betty Thomas, 1997

Following his appearance at the MTV Music Video Awards as his superhero character Fartman, radio personality Howard Stern boards his flight home and is seated next to Gloria who is visibly repelled by him. One of their antics, in which Howard assists a female caller to reach orgasm, almost gets him fired until a ratings boost forces Dee Dee to keep him and hire Fred to the team.


The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 1963 comic book, The Amazing Spider-Man
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The Amazing Spider-Man
Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, 1963
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Marc Webb, 2014

Oscorp scientist Richard Parker records a video message to explain his disappearance. Peter’s childhood friend, Harry Osborn, returns to Manhattan to see his terminally-ill father, Norman, CEO of Oscorp.