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Legends of Film: Steve Carver

During this episode we talk to Director Steve Carver. Carver’s film credits include Big Bad Mama, Capone, and Lone Wolf McQuade. Carver discusses working with the legendary filmmaker Roger Corman, and explains why it’s NOT a good idea to take over a film from another director.

Cover for "Stars My Destination".
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Suppose you were stranded in the scattered, floating remains of a demolished space vessel. Barely surviving by sheer will, hoping for rescue and constantly disappointed, hovering close to death for no less than 170 days…would you begrudge a passing ship that took notice of you but continued on its way? And what would you do about it?
Selma march during Civil Rights era.
Watching the new movie Selma was like seeing Nashville's Civil Rights "All Stars": James Bevel, Diane Nash, C.T. Vivian, John Lewis, Bernard LaFayette are all depicted in the film.
Dead Space book cover
To tell you about this graphic novel, I must give a little background about the world of Dead Space. Dead Space takes place about 300-500 years in the future where the Earth is dying.
Newbery Award Medal
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In anticipation of the Newbery Awards, being announced February 2nd, library staff compiled a list of our favorite chapter books published in 2014.
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Legends of Film: Paul Lazarus

During this episode we talk to Producer Paul Lazarus. Mr. Lazarus’ producing credits include Capricorn One, Barbarosa, and Westworld. Lazarus discusses the making of Westworld, his experience collaborating with the late Michael Crichton, and what’s involved in producing a motion picture.

Group of people at a table recording stories.
When I mention the day after Thanksgiving what do you think of? Leftover turkey? Black Friday shopping? Football games? These are all great things about the last Friday in November but did you know that this day is also National Day of Listening?
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Legends of Film: Dean Tavoularis

During this episode of Legends of Film, we talk to the Academy Award winning production designer, Dean Tavoularis. Mr. Tavoularis discusses his career working on such Francis Ford Coppola films as The Godfather Trilogy, The Conversation, Apocalypse Now, and The Outsiders.