North Bend Library Gem List

I found more than 42 great films from North Bend Library This list holds but a small sample of all the system has to offer. I'm just finishing the letter E, though some may be out of order when I pulled a gem idea from my own collection. I encourage my readers to comment. These are just my feelings and different points of view are always welcome.


3:10 to Yuma Old west sheriff tries to take a bad guy to the train. Very well acted.

Affluenza Have you considered the impact of what you buy on the world around you? Watch this and you will start.

American Beauty Oscar winner, midlife crisis gone very wrong. Adult themes.

The American President Andrew Shepherd lost his wife before his first election and now during his second, he meets a lovely lobbyist. Their relationship causes him some political trouble. Funny and touching.

Audrey Hepburn Films Look for these fine titles: Breakfast at Tiffany's, Roman Holiday and Sabrina. Enjoy!

Babe Hero pig makes good, family entertainment.

Because of Winn-Dixie Family friendly dog tale about an uprooted little girl and the dog she befriends.

Capote Another bio pic this time of the author interviewed the killers for his book, In Cold Blood.

Casablanca Oscar winning delight with Bogart and Bergman.

Chocolate Rather strange woman opens a sweets shop in a small French town. She has a sixth sense about people and their favorite tastes.

Circle of Friends Irish girls grow up together. Adult themes, teen OK.

The Commitments An Irish lad forms a rock band and they hit it big until the inevitable infighting breaks them apart.

Cowboy Bebop Adult anime movie. Look in Coos Bay for the series.

The Color Purple Amazing family drama, adult themes.

A Day at the Races Marx Brothers mayhem. Family funny.

The Day the Earth Stood Still Spaceship lands in Washington DC, giant mysterious robot scares everyone. Morality flick, and really enjoyable. The original science fiction classic.

A Decade Under the Influence This series of programs speaks with actors, directors and producers on the topic of film in the 1970s

The Dick Van Dyke Show Black and white, comedy writing dad situation comedy from the 60's.

Elizabethtown Quirky family drama that totally turned me around the last half.

Eragon Family friendly fantasy.

Erin Brockovich Gritty grown up reality Oscar performance.

Firefly Short lived science fiction series about a ship full of ragamuffins.

Good Will Hunting Genius mathematician works as a janitor at Harvard and catches the eye of a snooty professor. Matt Damon stars and he and his buddy Ben Affleck garnered an Oscar for the touching script.

Jaws Big shark, little people SCARY!

Juno Pregnant teen sorts out her quirky life.

Lawrence of Arabia Oscar winning tale of culture classes and war.

Last King of Scotland Scary bio pic of the life of Ugandan leader Idi Amin.

Little Miss Sunshine Very much an adult film, despite the name and the outstanding kid actress. I laughed until tears poured down my face.

My Fellow Americans Two former presidents uncover a plot to kill them and they go on the run. Preposterously funny.

Muriel's Wedding Quirky Australian comedy about an under-appreciated young woman who leaves her family and has adventures in the big city. She answers an ad to marry a man who needs citizenship to swim in the Olympics.

O Brother, Where Art Thou? Based on Homer's epic poem the Odyssey, directors Joel Coen and his brother Ethan Coen, send us on a wild tale set in the depression era.

Pan's Labyrinth Spanish language fantasy.

Pretty Woman Hooker with a heart of gold teaches a rich businessman how to be happy.

Red Dwarf Funny science fiction situation comedy about a guy, a robot and a cat who evolved into a man are lost in space. Oh, then there's Rimmer..

Shipping News Kevin Spacey finds himself after a series of tragedies. Somewhat of a downer but it picks up.

Sicko Michael Moore documentary about health care. Interesting no matter what side you find yourself on.

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Cute teen girl flick about a pair of magical pants that fits all four girls.

Spanglish Though Adam Sandler and Téa Leoni get top billing the story is truly stars Paz Vega.

Stardust Fallen celestial fantasy.

Tortilla Soup Sweet cultural family film about a widowed father whos life changes after he can longer taste food well enough to be a chef. His adult daughters confound him. Yay for cultural diversity.

The Visitor Love a great character driven drama? This is for you.

The World's Fastest Indian Outstanding film about one man's perseverance.