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Braille and Talking Book Library P.O. Box 942837 Sacramento, CA 94237-0001 (800) 952-5666 (916) 654-1119 FAX

Descriptive Video Service (DVS) DVD Spring 2020 Catalog This catalog lists only the newest acquired DVD titles from Spring 2020. This is not a complete listing of all DVD titles available. Included at the end of this catalog is a mail order form that lists these DVD titles alphabetically. You may also order DVDs by phone, fax, email, or in person. Each video in this catalog is assigned an identifying number that begins with “DVD”. For example, DVD 0525 is a DVD entitled “The Lion King”. You need a television with a DVD player or a computer with a DVD player to watch descriptive videos on DVD. When you insert a DVD into your player, you may have to locate the DVS track, usually found under Languages or Set-up Menus. Assistance from a sighted friend or family member may be helpful. Some patrons have found that for some DVDs, once the has begun playing, pressing the "Audio" button repeatedly on their DVD player's remote control will help select the DVS track. MPAA Ratings are guidelines for suitability for certain audiences. G All ages PG Some material may not be suitable for children PG-13 Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 R Under 17 requires accompanying adult guardian Film not suitable for MPAA rating (TV show, etc.) Some Not Rated material may not be suitable for children. Pre-Ratings Film made before MPAA ratings. Some material may not be suitable for children.

Last updated: 10/7/20. Most recent version of this catalog may be found at btbl.ca.gov

Table of Contents

Action/Adventure ------3

Children’s/Family ------3

Comedy ------5

Crime Drama ------6

Drama ------6

Historical Fiction ------7

Horror/Thriller ------11

Musical ------12

News/Documentary ------12

Romance ------13

Sci-Fi/Fantasy ------14

Western ------17

Order Form ------19

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Action/Adventure DVD 0548 Isle Of Dogs (2018) PG-13 Animated. Set in Japan, Isle of Dogs follows a boy's fantastical odyssey in search of his lost dog. Directed by: . Starring: Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin, Edward Norton.

Children’s/Family DVD 0521 (1992) G Animated. A kindhearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true. Directed by: Ron Clements, John Musker. Starring: Scott Weinger, Robin Williams, Linda Larkin.

DVD 0525 The Lion King (2019) PG Animated. After the murder of his father, a young lion flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery. Directed by: . Starring: Donald Glover, Beyonce, Seth Rogen.

DVD 0527 Mary Poppins Returns (2018) PG A few decades after her original visit, Mary Poppins, the magical nanny, returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael's children through a difficult time in their lives. Directed by: Rob Marshall. Starring: , Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Wishaw.

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DVD 0558 One Hundred and One Dalmations (1961) G Animated. When a litter of Dalmatian puppies are abducted by the minions of Cruella de Vil, the parents must find them before she uses the puppies for a diabolical fashion statement. Directed by: , . Starring: Rod Taylor, , J. Pat O'Malley.

DVD 0562 Ratatouille (2007) G Animated. A rat who can cook makes an unusual alliance with a young kitchen worker at a famous restaurant. Directed by: . Starring: Brad Garrett, Lou Romano, Patton Oswalt.

DVD 0566 Sleeping Beauty (1959) G Animated. After being snubbed by the royal family, a malevolent fairy places a curse on a princess which only a prince can break, along with the help of three good fairies. Directed by: Clyde Geronimi. Starring: , , Eleanor Audley.

DVD 0574 Toy Story 4 (2019) G Animated. When a new toy called "Forky" joins Woody and the gang, a road trip alongside old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy. Fourth installment of the Toy Story film series, sequel to "Toy Story 3" (DVD00215). Directed by: Josh Cooley. Starring: , , Annie Potts.

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DVD 0579 (2018) PG After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him. Based on the classic young adult novel by Madeleine L'Engle. Directed by: Ava DuVernay. Starring: , , .

Comedy DVD 0529 Book Club (2018) PG-13 Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading Fifty Shades of Grey in their monthly book club. Directed by: Bill Holderman. Starring: Diane Keaton, , Candice Bergen.

DVD 0537 Booksmart (2019) R On the eve of their high school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night. Directed by: Olivia Wilde. Starring: Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jessica Williams.

DVD 0575 The Upside (2017) PG-13 A comedic look at the relationship between a wealthy man with quadriplegia and an unemployed man with a criminal record who's hired to help him. Directed by: Neil Burger. Starring: , Bryan Cranston, Nicole Kidman.

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Crime Drama DVD 0540 The Girl in the Spider's Web (2018) R Young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web of spies, cybercriminals and corrupt government officials. Based on characters in the Millennium book series by Stieg Larsson. Directed by: Fede Alvarez. Starring: , Beau Gadsdon, Sverrir Gudnason.

DVD 0546 (2018) PG-13 Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressure from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what's right. Based on the young adult novel by . Directed by: George Tillman Jr.. Starring: Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby.

DVD 0528 The Mule (2018) R A ninety-year-old horticulturist and Korean War veteran turns drug mule for a Mexican cartel. Based on the true story of Leo Sharp, a World War II veteran who became a drug courier for the Sinaloa Cartel in his 80s. Directed by: . Starring: Clint Eastwood, Patrick L. Reyes, Cesar De León.

Drama DVD 0524 The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019) PG Through his bond with his owner, aspiring Formula One race car driver Denny, golden retriever Enzo learns that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate the journey of life. Based on the best-selling novel by Garth Stein. Directed by: Simon Curtis. Starring: Kevin Costner, Milo Ventimiglia, Jackie Minns.

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DVD 0536 A Dog's Journey (2019) PG A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets. Based on the bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron. Directed by: Gail Mancuso. Starring: Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, Kathryn Prescott.

DVD 0542 The Goldfinch (2019) R A boy in New York is taken in by a wealthy Upper East Side family after his mother is killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Donna Tartt. Directed by: John Crowley. Starring: Oakes Fegley, Ansel Elgort, Nicole Kidman.

DVD 0547 If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) R A young woman embraces her pregnancy while she and her family set out to prove her childhood friend and lover innocent of a crime he didn't commit. Based on the 1974 novel by . Directed by: . Starring: Kiki Layne, , .

DVD 0522 Once Upon a Time in (2019) R A faded television actor and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the film industry during the final years of Hollywood's Golden Age in 1969 . Directed by: . Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie.

Historical Fiction DVD 0563 At Eternity's Gate (2018) PG-13 A look at the life of painter Vincent van Gogh during the time he lived in Arles and Auvers-sur-Oise, France. Directed by: . Starring: Willem Dafoe, Rupert Friend, Oscar Isaac.

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DVD 0555 Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) PG-13 The story of the legendary British rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid in 1985. Directed by: . Starring: Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee.

DVD 0531 Boy Erased (2018) R The son of a Baptist preacher is forced to participate in a church- supported gay conversion program after being outed to his parents. Based on Garrard Conley's 2016 memoir. Directed by: Joel Edgerton. Starring: Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Joel Edgerton.

DVD 0533 Colette (2018) R In 1890's Paris, author Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette agrees to ghostwrite a semi-autobiographical novel for her husband. Its success soon inspires her to fight for creative ownership and overcome the societal constraints of the early 20th century. Directed by: Wash Westmoreland. Starring: Keira Knightly, Fiona Shaw, Dominic West.

DVD 0534 Darkest Hour (2017) PG-13 In May 1940, the fate of Western Europe hangs on British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler, or fight on knowing that it could mean a humiliating defeat for Britain and its empire. Directed by: . Starring: Gary Oldman, Lily James, Kristin Scott Thomas.

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DVD 0538 The Favourite (2018) R In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in her stead. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives her charm endears her to Sarah. Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos. Starring: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, .

DVD 0544 Green Book (2018) PG-13 A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South. Directed by: Peter Farrelly. Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini.

DVD 0545 The Happy Prince (2018) R The untold story of the last days in the tragic times of declining author Oscar Wilde, who observes his own failure with ironic distance and regards the difficulties that beset his life with detachment and humor. Directed by: Rupert Everett. Starring: , Emily Watson, Colin Morgan.

DVD 0552 Mary Queen of Scots (2018) R Mary Stuart's attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I, Queen of England, finds her condemned to years of imprisonment before facing execution. Based on John Guy's , Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart. Directed by: Josie Rourke. Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden.

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DVD 0554 Miracle Season (2018) PG Based on the inspiring true story of Iowa City's West High School girls' volleyball team. After the tragic death of star volleyball player Caroline "Line" Found, a team of dispirited high school girls must band together under the guidance of their tough-love coach in hopes of winning the state championship. Directed by: Sean McNamara. Starring: Helen Hunt, Erin Moriarty, William Hurt.

DVD 0556 On the Basis of Sex (2018) PG-13 The true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her struggles for equal rights, and the early cases of a historic career that lead to her nomination and confirmation as a U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice. Directed by: Mimi Leder. Starring: , Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux.

DVD 0561 The Post (2017) PG-13 A Vietnam War cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between the press and the government. Based on the true story of attempts by journalists at to publish the infamous "Pentagon Papers" in 1971.Directed by: . Starring: , Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson.

DVD 0569 Stan & Ollie (2018) PG Laurel and Hardy, the world's most famous comedy duo, attempt to reignite their film careers as they embark on what becomes their swan song - a grueling theatre tour of post-war Britain. Directed by: Jon S. Baird. Starring: , John C. Reilly, Shirley Henderson.

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DVD 0577 Vice (2018) R The story of Dick Cheney, an unassuming bureaucratic Washington insider who quietly wielded immense power as Vice President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that we still feel today. Directed by: Adam McKay. Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell.

Horror/Thriller DVD 0549 It: Chapter Two (2019) R Twenty-seven years after their first encounter with the terrifying Pennywise, the Losers Club have grown up and moved away, until a devastating phone call brings them back. Based on the novel by Stephen King. Directed by: Andy Muschietti. Starring: Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader.

DVD 0559 Pet Sematary (2019) R Dr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, relocate from Boston to rural Maine with their two young children. The couple soon discover a mysterious burial ground hidden deep in the woods near their new home. Based on the novel by Stephen King. Directed by: Kevin Kölsch, Dennis Widmyer. Starring: Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, John Lithgow.

DVD 0576 Us (2019) R A family's serene beach vacation turns to chaos when their doppelgängers appear and begin to terrorize them. Directed by: . Starring: Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss.

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Musical DVD 0543 The Greatest Showman (2017) PG In 1800s America, a young P.T. Barnum displays a natural talent for publicity and promotion, rising from nothing to create the Barnum & Bailey circus. An original musical that celebrates the birth of show business & tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Directed by: Michael Gracey. Starring: Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron.

DVD 0564 Rocketman (2019) R A musical film about the fantastical human story of Elton John's breakthrough years. Directed by: Dexter Fletcher. Starring: Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden.

News/Documentary DVD 0560 Pick Of The Litter (2018) NR Follow five spirited puppies from the moment they're born and begin their quest to become Guide Dogs for the Blind, the ultimate canine career. Directed by: Don Hardy, Dana Nachman. Starring: Matt Fowler.

DVD 0578 Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018) PG-13 A documentary exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host, Fred Rogers, of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Directed by: Morgan Neville. Starring: Fred Rogers, Joanne Rogers, John Rogers.

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Romance DVD 0539 Fifty Shades Freed (2018) R Anastasia and Christian get married, but Jack Hyde continues to threaten their relationship. Based on the bestselling book series by E.L. James. Directed by: James Foley. Starring: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Eric Johnson.

DVD 0532 A Star Is Born (2018) R A musician helps a young singer find fame as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga star in this newest remake on the iconic musical love story. Directed by: Bradley Cooper. Starring: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott.

DVD 0572 The Sun is Also a Star (2019) PG-13 College-bound romantic Daniel Bae and Jamaica-born pragmatist Natasha Kingsley meet--and fall for each other--over one magical day amidst the fervor and flurry of . With just hours left on the clock in what looks to be her last day in the U.S., Natasha is fighting against her family's deportation just as fiercely as she's fighting her growing feelings for Daniel. Based on the young adult novel by . Directed by: Ry Russo-Young. Starring: , Anais Lee, Charles Melton.

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Sci-Fi/Fantasy DVD 0557 Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) PG-13 As Scott Lang balances being both a superhero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past. Twentieth installment of the Avengers film franchise. Directed by: Peyton Reed. Starring: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Peña.

DVD 0550 Avengers: Endgame (2019) PG-13 After the devastating events of Infinity War, the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to reverse Thanos' actions and restore balance to the universe. Twenty-second installment of The Avengers film franchise. Directed by: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo. Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, .

DVD 0541 Avengers: Infinity War (2018) PG-13 The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe. Nineteenth installment of the Avengers film franchise. Directed by: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo. Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo.

DVD 0551 Black Panther (2018) PG-13 T'Challa, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and must confront a challenger from his country's past. Eighteenth installment of the Avengers film franchise. Directed by: . Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o.

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DVD 0570 Captain Marvel (2019) PG-13 Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Twenty-first installment of the Avengers film franchise. Directed by: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck. Starring: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn.

DVD 0535 Deadpool 2 (2018) R Foul-mouthed mutant mercenary Wade Wilson (a.k.a. Deadpool), brings together a team of fellow mutant rogues to protect a young boy with supernatural abilities from the brutal, time-traveling cyborg Cable. Eleventh installment of the X-men film series. Directed by: David Leitch. Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin.

DVD 0530 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald PG-13 (2018) In an effort to thwart Grindelwald's plans of raising pure-blood wizards to rule over all non-magical beings, Albus Dumbledore enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Original screenplay by J.K. Rowling. Directed by: . Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler.

DVD 0526 : King of the Monsters (2019) PG-13 The crypto-zoological agency Monarch faces off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah Directed by: Michael Dougherty. Starring: Kyle Chandler, , Millie Bobby Brown.

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DVD 0553 Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) PG-13 In this epic finale to The Maze Runner saga, young hero Thomas embarks on a mission to find a cure for a deadly disease known as "The Flare." Based on the best-selling series by James Dashner. Directed by: Wes Ball. Starring: Dylan O'Brien, Ki Hong Lee, Kaya Scodelario.

DVD 0523 Ready Player One (2018) PG-13 When the creator of a virtual reality called the OASIS dies, he makes a posthumous challenge to all OASIS users to find his Easter Egg, which will give the finder his fortune and control of his world. Based on the best selling novel by Ernest Cline. Directed by: Steven Spielberg. Starring: Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn.

DVD 0567 Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019) PG-13 Following the events of Avengers: Endgame (DVD 0550), Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever. Twenty-third installment of the Avengers film franchise. Directed by: Jon Watts. Starring: , Samuel L. Jackson, Jake Gyllenhaal.

DVD 0568 Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) PG-13 Peter Parker balances his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens with his superhero alter-ego Spider-Man, and finds himself on the trail of a new menace prowling the skies of New York City. Sixteenth installment of the Avengers film franchise. Directed by: Jon Watts. Starring: Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr..

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DVD 0571 : Episode VIII - The Last Jedi PG-13 (2017) Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares for battle with the First Order. Directed by: . Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, .

DVD 0573 Thor: The Dark World (2013) PG-13 When the Dark Elves attempt to plunge the universe into darkness, Thor must embark on a perilous and personal journey that will reunite him with doctor Jane Foster. Eighth installment of the Avengers film franchise. Directed by: Alan Taylor. Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston.

DVD 0580 X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019) PG-13 Jean Grey begins to develop incredible powers that corrupt and turn her into Dark Phoenix. As she spirals out of control, the X-Men must band together to to save both her and the galaxy. Twelfth installment of the X-Men film franchise. Directed by: Simon Kinberg. Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Sophie Turner.

Western DVD 0565 Sisters Brothers (2018) R In 1850s Oregon, an infamous duo of assassins, Eli and Charlie Sisters, chase a gold prospector and his unexpected ally. Directed by: Jacques Audiard. Starring: John C. Reilly, Joaquin Phoenix, Jake Gyllenhaal.

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When you insert a DVD into your player, you may have to locate the DVS track, usually found under Languages or Set-up Menus. Assistance from a sighted friend or family member may be helpful. Some patrons have found that for some DVDs, once the film has begun playing, pressing the "Audio" button repeatedly on their DVD player's remote control will help select the DVS track.

Alphabetical DVD Alien: Covenant R DVD 454 Aladdin G DVD 521 Ant-Man and the Wasp PG-13 DVD 557 The Art of Racing in the Rain PG DVD 524 At Eternity's Gate PG-13 DVD 563 Avengers: Endgame PG-13 DVD 550 Avengers: Infinity War PG-13 DVD 541 Black Panther PG-13 DVD 551 Bohemian Rhapsody PG-13 DVD 555 Book Club PG-13 DVD 529 Booksmart R DVD 537 Boy Erased R DVD 531 Captain Marvel PG-13 DVD 570 Colette R DVD 533 Darkest Hour PG-13 DVD 534 Deadpool 2 R DVD 535

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A Dog's Journey PG DVD 536 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of PG-13 DVD 530 Grindelwald The Favourite R DVD 538 Fifty Shades Freed R DVD 539 The Girl in the Spider's Web R DVD 540 Godzilla: King of the Monsters PG-13 DVD 526 The Goldfinch R DVD 542 The Greatest Showman PG DVD 543 Green Book PG-13 DVD 544 The Happy Prince R DVD 545 The Hate U Give PG-13 DVD 546 If Beale Street Could Talk R DVD 547 Isle Of Dogs PG-13 DVD 548 It: Chapter Two R DVD 549 The Lion King PG DVD 525 Mary Poppins Returns PG DVD 527 Mary Queen of Scots R DVD 552 Maze Runner: The Death Cure PG-13 DVD 553 Miracle Season PG DVD 554 The Mule R DVD 528 On the Basis of Sex PG-13 DVD 556 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood R DVD 522 One Hundred and One Dalmations G DVD 558 Pet Sematary R DVD 559 Pick Of The Litter NR DVD 560 The Post PG-13 DVD 561 Ratatouille G DVD 562 Ready Player One PG-13 DVD 523 Rocketman R DVD 564 Sisters Brothers R DVD 565 Sleeping Beauty G DVD 566 Spider-Man: Far from Home PG-13 DVD 567 Spider-Man: Homecoming PG-13 DVD 568 Stan & Ollie PG DVD 569 A Star Is Born R DVD 532 Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi PG-13 DVD 571

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The Sun is Also a Star PG-13 DVD 572 Thor: The Dark World PG-13 DVD 573 Toy Story 4 G DVD 574 The Upside PG-13 DVD 575 Us R DVD 576 Vice R DVD 577 Won't You Be My Neighbor? PG-13 DVD 578 A Wrinkle in Time PG DVD 579 X-Men: Dark Phoenix PG-13 DVD 580

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