Myrtle Point Gem List

Enjoy these 25 great films from Myrtle Point. Remember, it's easy to place a hold on films either in person or from the library website. Log on to: Coos County Library System and search for any one of these charmers.

About a Boy Sweet story about a grown up boy who meets a boy who's grown up too fast.

Amazing Adventure A spoiled rich man makes a bet with his doctor to live in poverty an entire year. Early Cary Grant SWOON!

The Apartment A young hard working office executive wanna-be trades evenings at his apartment for the hope of work advancement. Won the Oscar for Best Picture and should have won Best Actor Jack Lemmon and Best Actress Shirley MacLaine.

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes Silly cult classic that's so bad it's funny.

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

Broken Trail Nice un-western western with Robert Duvall and Thomas Haden Church.

The Bucket List Dying old men explore the world together.

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

Chisum Rugged western starring John Wayne as a rancher who runs a vast New Mexico spread where he raises cattle. He protects himself and other ranchers from rustlers and tries to keep the land accessible to other less fortunate cattlemen.

Das Boot Gripping tale of a u-boat and its crew in the waning years of World War II.

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

Doctor Who Twenty-first century version of the long running British TV program.

Dreamgirls Fictionalized account of the rise of a girl group from Motown.

Duma Delightful family friendly story of a boy and his pet cheetah.

Ever After Spunky Cinderella story starring Drew Barrymore.

Juno Pregnant teen sorts out her quirky life.

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.

Pan's Labyrinth Spanish language fantasy.

Serenity Movie finale to the science fiction series Firefly about a ship full of ragamuffins.

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

South Park, Bigger, Longer & Uncut Very ADULT animated long version of the Comedy Central series about four fourth grade boys. Lots of humor they couldn't put in the TV series.

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

Stardust Fallen celestial fantasy.

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