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1) Frances Ha
Series
Criterion collection volume 681
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English
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Greta Gerwig is radiant as a woman in her late twenties in contemporary New York, trying to sort out her ambitions, her finances, and, above all, her tight but changing bond with her best friend, Sophie (Mickey Sumner). Meticulously directed by Noah Baumbach (Kicking and Screaming) with a free-and-easy vibe reminiscent of the French New Wave's most spirited films, and written by Baumbach and Gerwig with an effortless combination of sweetness and wit,...
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"A few months after Avery's wedding, Chicago-based professor Emma travels to Italy to teach the history of American art. While there, she uses her free time to research the provenance of the veil, which leads her to the colorful island town of Burano, famed for its exquisitely handcrafted lace. On her way to the island, she encounters a handsome man, the son of a local lace-making family"--Container.
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In the fourth season the girls are tentatively edging toward maturity as they take on new personas in new worlds. As the season begins, Hannah leaves New York to attend the prestigious Iowa Writers' Workshop in the hopes of becoming a more serious writer, while confronting uncertainty in her relationship with Adam. Meanwhile, back in New York, Marnie pursues a music career while balancing her professional and romantic relationship with Desi; Shoshanna...
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A thirty-something sex columnist and her three single friends examine relationships and sexual roles in New York City.
"Just when Carrie is gettting used to the Big void, love takes an unexpected turn, or two. Charlotte kisses a lot of frogs in search of her prince, Samantha's hobby rubs high society the wrong way, and Miranda meets her match"--Container.
6) Bridesmaids
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English
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Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she'll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you'll go for someone you love.
8) Emma
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"Handsome, clever, and rich, Emma Woodhouse is a restless 'queen bee' without rivals in her sleepy little English town. In this glittering satire of social class, Emma must navigate her way through misguided matches and romantic missteps to realize the love that has been there all along"--Container.
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When best friends Abigail and Parker return to their small Southern hometown for a visit, they learn that their close friend, Rachel, has lost the love of her life to their ex-friend Caitlin, a conniving gold-digger. Parker and Abigail go 'undercover' as Caitlin's bridesmaids to sabotage the wedding. But their best-laid plans start going outrageously awry!
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"The enchanting sequel to the award-winning Anne of Green Gables. Anne Shirley makes the transition from a romantic, impetuous orphan to an outspoken, adventurous and accomplished teacher... An emotional follow-up full of wit and charm to the epic tale of the beguiling red-head."--Container.
12) The moth diaries
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English
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At an elite boarding school for girls, troubled Rebecca and popular Lucy's friendship is shattered with the arrival of a dark and mysterious new student named Ernessa, whose captivating glamour lures Lucy into her company. Heartbroken, Rebecca develops a crush on her handsome English teacher Mr. Davies and immerses herself in the Gothic vampire novel Carilla for his class.