Gore Vidal
1) Lincoln
Author
Language
English
Description
The character of President Lincoln, unremittingly tested by the trials of the war years, is reflected through the eyes of the diverse and colorful denizens of Washington, including his wife Mary and his political rivals and disciples
Author
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
"The Golden Age is the concluding volume in Gore Vidal's American empire novels - a unique pageant of the national experience from the United States' entry into World War Two to the end of the Korean War." "The Golden Age is a vibrant tapestry of American political and cultural life from 1939 to 1954, when the epochal events of World War Two and the Cold War transformed America, once and for all, for good or ill, from a republic into an empire. The...
7) Julian
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
[1964]
Language
English
Description
Fictional biography of the Fourth Century Roman Emperor, Julian the Apostate, who attempted to thwart Christianity.
12) Bob Roberts
Publisher
Artisan Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
A satirical comedy in which a British documentary crew follows a radical folksinger (and self-made millionaire) turned senatorial candidate as he blends singing, music videos and scandal on the campaign trail.
13) Gattaca
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
Story about an all-too-human man who dares to defy a system obsessed with genetic perfection. Vincent is an "In-Valid, " who assumes the identity of a member of the genetic elite to pursue his goal of traveling into space with the Gattaca Aerospace Corporation. However, a week before his mission, a murder marks Vincent as a suspect. With a relentless investigator in pursuit and the colleague he has fallen in love with beginning to suspect his deception,...
Series
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Beautiful Catherine Holly is committed to a mental institution after witnessing the horrible death of her cousin at the hands of cannibals. Her rich aunt tries to influence a young neurosurgeon to surgically end Catherine's haunting hallucinations. By utilizing injections of truth serum, the neurosurgeon discovers that Catherine's delusions are in fact true and must confront the rich aunt about her own involvement in her son's violent death.
15) The scapegoat
Series
Publisher
Turner Entertainment Co
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
When John Barratt meets Count Jacques De Gué while vacationing in the South of France, the lonely university professor can't believe his eyes, the Count is his exact double! But when Barratt awakens after a night of heavy drinking, he finds De Gué has vanished, leaving the professor in his place. Based on the novel by Daphne du Maurier.
Publisher
Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Lincoln : the miniseries about the life story of one of the greatest leaders in the history our nation.
Surrender at Appomattox : explores all the details leading up to the discussion of the terms of surrender as if captured by news reel cameras.
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Aggie Hurley is making up for a lifetime of making do. Her daughter Jane is going to have a lavish wedding even if Jane wants a simple ceremony. And even if Aggie's husband Tom must give up his dream of owning his own taxi to finance the extravaganza.
18) Caligula
Language
English
Description
"Caligula may very well be the most controversial film in history ... the epic story of Rome's mad Emperor. All the details of his cruel, bizarre reign are revealed right here: His marriage to Rome's most infamous prostitute, his fiendishly inventive means of disposing those who would oppose him, and more. Not for the squeamish, not for the prudish"--Container.
19) Lincoln
Publisher
[Distributed by] Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Reveals the political and personal struggles of President Lincoln as he guided the nation through the Civil War while confronting his own family tragedies.