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1) Cursed films
Publisher
Shudder Films
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A five-part documentary series which explores the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood's notoriously 'cursed' horror film productions. From plane accidents and bombings during the making of The Omen to the rumored use of real human skeletons on the set of Poltergeist, these stories are legendary among film fans and filmmakers alike. Were these films really cursed, as many believe, or just the victims of bad luck and bizarre circumstances?
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
Gujarati
Description
The Goddess Shaktima is the most popular goddess in the region of Saurashtra known as Jhalavad. This documentary presents the story of Shaktima as performed by the tradictional muslim Bhavai troupe led by Amrit Kalu Rudatala of Kankavati village.
Publisher
VIZ Media
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Kagome, Inuyasha, and their friends continue their quest to Japan to vanquish the evil demon Nakaku. On their way they meet Koga from the wolf-demon tribe; monkey sprites full of magic and mischief; and an old lady with possible exorcism skills.
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2001].
Language
English
Description
King Arthur and his knights embark on a low-budget search for the Grail, encountering many very silly obstacles.
The quest for the Holy Grail by King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is retold in the inimitable Python fashion.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"National Geographic takes a deep dive into the 'cult' of Mary worship, delving into the world of devotees of the Virgin Mary and how she is experienced in the modern world. It is a journey into the heart of both historical and modern-day Mary devotion, and an exploration of her manifestation in various cultures"--Container.
Publisher
Venevision International Films
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
Español
Description
"Victor, [is] a prestigious and successful businessman, obsessed by the legend that an Indian woman told him in his childhood. [He] knows that this tale he heard in his childhood and that haunted him throughout his life was the premonition of his own death."--Container sleeve.
"Victor, un exitoso y prestigiado empresario, vive obsesionado por la leyenda que una mujer indígena le relató en su infancia. Acquel relato que escuchó en su infancia y...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
Indonesian
Description
This traditionally ethnographic sequence film focuses on the negotiations betwen representatives of two families during a payment of bridewealth. In the past the husband's group would carry a spear and a sword to hang in the wife's house. Now, a payment is made as a substitute for the spear and sword.
Publisher
LuchaGore Production
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
Español
Description
Eight Mexican directors unite to bring tales of the most brutally shocking Mexican traditions and legends to life.
Ocho directores mexicanos se unen para traer cuentos de las tradiciones y leyendas mexicanas más brutalmente impactante a la vida.
14) Popol Vuh
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
Español
Description
This animated short from Guatemala tells the tale of creation based on "Popul Vuh: the Ancient Stories of the Quiché," written by the indigenous Maya Quiché people after the Spanish Conquest. The vibrant illustrations are taken from Mayan codices, paintings found on vessels, and stones carved with scenes from the "Popul Vuh" between the years 300-900 A.D.
Author
Series
Language
Español
Description
Una fantástica novela inspirada en la cultura maya.
La Era del Jazz está en pleno apogeo, pero Casiopea Tun está demasiado ocupada fregando suelos en casa de su rico abuelo como para prestar atención a las nuevas melodías. Sueña, de todos modos, con una vida lejos de su pequeño y polvoriento pueblo en el sur de México. Una vida que pueda calificar de propia. Sin embargo, esta nueva vida parece tan remota como las estrellas, hasta el día en...
Author
Language
Español
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Description
Evelyn Del Rey es la mejor amiga de Daniela. Hacen todo juntas e incluso viven una al frente de la otra en la misma calle en apartamentos que son casi iguales: Daniela con su mami y su h?mster, y Evelyn con su mami, su papi y su gato. Pero no despu?s de hoy-no despu?s de que Evelyn se mud? de su casa. Mientras tanto, las ni?as juegan entre las cajas de mudanza hasta la hora de despedirse, y se prometen mantenerse en contacto, pues saben que su amistad...
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
©2005
Language
English
Description
This hammer-wielding railroad legend is one of America's greatest folk heroes. Remembered for his fierce strength, remarkable dignity and extraordinary compassion, John Henry helped to clear the way for hundreds of miles of railroad tracks. He made the ultimate sacrifice when he stood up to defend the jobs of his co-workers against a new steam-powered drilling machine. Through the captivating animations of this classic folktale, you will discover...
Series
Legends of the old West volume disc 1
Publisher
Distributed by Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
This extraordinary collection from History® brings home some of the American West's most famous and infamous characters.
Series
Legends of the old West volume disc 2
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
This extraordinary collection from History® brings home some of the American West's most famous and infamous characters.
20) Rabbit Chase
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
A BookRiot "Don't-Miss 2022 Queer Graphic Novels & Memoirs"
Anishinaabe culture and storytelling meet Alice in Wonderland in this coming-of-age graphic novel that explores Indigenous and gender issues through a fresh yet familiar looking glass.
Aimée, a non-binary Anishinaabe middle-schooler, is on a class trip to offer gifts to Paayehnsag, the water spirits known to protect the land. While stories are told
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