Dramatic films and television series
Cube by
Seven ordinary strangers, each from a very different walk of life, awaken to find themselves in a seemingly endless maze of interlocking cubical chambers armed with lethal booby traps. Each has a skill that becomes clear when they must band together to get out: a cop, a math whiz, a building designer, a doctor, an escape master, and a disabled man. Each plays a part in their thrilling quest to find answers as to why they've been imprisoned.
Call Number: DVD VIDEO 8972Publication Date: 1997
Paper Towns by
Adapted from the bestselling novel by author John Green, a coming-of-age story centering on Quentin and his enigmatic neighbor Margo, who loved mysteries so much she became one. After taking him on an all-night adventure through their hometown, Margo suddenly disappears; leaving behind cryptic clues for Quentin to decipher. The search leads Quentin and his quick-witted friends on an exhilarating adventure that is equal parts hilarious and moving.
Call Number: DVD VIDEO 12465Publication Date: 2015
Angels and Demons by
Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon works to decode a symbol on a murder victim's skin in order to solve a murder and prevent a terrorist act against the Vatican.
Call Number: DVD VIDEO 6407Publication Date: 2009
National Treasure by
Ever since he was a boy, Benjamin Gates has been obsessed with finding the legendary Knights Templar Treasure, the greatest fortune known to man. As Gates tries to find and decipher ancient riddles that will lead him to it, he's dogged by a ruthless enemy who wants the riches for himself. Now in a race against time, Gates must steal one of America's most sacred and guarded documents, the Declaration of Independence. If he doesn't, a key clue to the mystery will fall into dangerous hands.
Call Number: DVD VIDEO 9899Publication Date: 2004
Zodiac by
A serial killer in the San Francisco Bay Area taunts police with a series of letters and perplexing ciphers. The four men most affected by the killer are San Francisco PD Homicide detectives David Toschi and William Armstrong, and the San Francisco Chronicle reporters Paul Avery and Robert Graysmith. A twenty-year investigation wears down and whittles away at any kind of normal life for Toschi and Graysmith, both of whom are obsessed with catching the Zodiac killer.
Call Number: DVD VIDEO 3843Publication Date: 2007
The Game by
A shrewd and successful businessman is given an unexpected birthday gift from his brother that threatens to dismantle everything he has built in his life.
Call Number: DVD VIDEO 13279Publication Date: 1997
Turandot by
Set in Peking, Princess Turandot will become the bride of the royal suitor who can successfully answer three riddles. Unsuccessful suitors lose not only the hand of the princess, but their heads as well.
Call Number: DVD VIDEO 10614Publication Date: 1987
