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A Thrill A Minute

north by northwestThis past weekend Premium Rush, an action-packed film starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a bike messenger in New York City, opened in movie theaters. The movie wasn’t thought provoking and certainly didn’t inspire introspection, but after spending ninety minutes watching chaotic bike chases through the busy streets and back alleys of NYC, I did leave the theater with phantom pains and an elevated heart rate. In 2001, the American Film Institute unveiled a list of the 100 Most Thrilling American Films. The list is a mix of silent and CGI, psychological thriller and high action. I’m not sure I agree with every movie on the list, but it is worth browsing. Did your favorite thriller make the list?

If you’re in the mood for a thriller this Labor Day weekend, watch an old favorite or browse the HCPL catalog and request a new movie today!

A Few Films on the AFI 100 Thrillers List:

2012 Adult Summer Reading Program Winner

TOM ASRP Winner 2012

Congratulations to Gayle Jackson, winner of one of the Adult Summer Reading Program prizes! Gayle was randomly selected from the Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library customers who completed and logged their books in the 2012 Adult Summer Reading Program. A familiar face at the library, Gayle (seen at left with her daughter) is an enthusiastic reader, a member of two book clubs, and a faithful supporter of the library and its employees. With the help of her $30 Amazon gift card, she hopes to expand her reading horizons with an eReader. Congratulations to Gayle and happy reading! 

Teen Summer Writing Contest

pen and paperOn Tuesday, the winners of the Fourth Annual Teen Summer Writing Contest were announced at a reception held at the Tomball Library. Hosted in conjunction with the Barbara Bush Branch Library, the Writing Contest was a huge success. Poems and short stories were submitted by teens from both branches, various other HCPL branches, and several states across the country. Thanks to all the teens who wrote and submitted fantastic entries! We look forward to reading next summer's entries!

Congratulations to all our winners for their outstanding poems and short stories!

2012 Primetime Emmy Nominations: Comedy

emmyIn my last post, I blogged about the Emmy nominations in the dramatic categories. This week’s post is dedicated to the more lighthearted side of television: the comedies.  Last year, the big winner of the night was Modern Family and it looks like this year is shaping up to be the same, particularly in the supporting acting categories. It will be interesting to see if there are any upsets, or if Modern Family sweeps its categories yet again. 

Duct Tape & Movies & Books, Oh My!

duct tape roseDon’t miss the last of the teen summer reading programs next week! First, come make something awesome out of colorful duct tape! All supplies provided. Meet in the first floor Meeting Room on Tuesday, August 7 from 3:00-4:30pm.

And don’t miss the last Teen Movie Night on Thursday! Call the library for the movie title. Meet in the second floor Computer Lab on Thursday, August 9 from 7:00-9:00pm.

Have you registered for the Teen Summer Reading Program yet? There’s still time, so what are you waiting for? All you have to do is read any 5 books (or for 600 minutes) this summer, log them online, and stop by the library for cool prizes!

For more information, call the library at 832-559-4200

2012 Primetime Emmy Nominations: Drama

EmmyA few weeks ago, the nominations for the 64th Primetime Emmys were announced. I did see the list when it was first released, but I was too caught up in anticipation for The Dark Knight Rises to fully process. Now that I have had time to browse the entire list, I’m happy to see that some of my favorites (including a few surprises!) were nominated. Although I don’t care quite as much for the Emmys as I do for the Oscars, I do have firm opinions about who I think should win in each category (and who I think should have been nominated). Below, I have listed all the nominees in the Drama categories. Who would you like to win?

Teen Spa Day

sugar scrubHey teens! We’re counting down to the end of summer with a spa day! Stop by to make your own lip balm and sweet smelling sugar scrub, and decorate hair clips. Meet in the first floor Meeting Room on Tuesday, July 31 from 3:00-4:30pm.

For more information, call the Library at 832-559-4200.

Flickr CC: How To_Sugar Scrub-5 Photo by: Debra

Christopher Nolan Retrospective

Inception

Today The Dark Knight Rises, the conclusion to Christopher Nolan’s enormously successful Batman trilogy and the movie I have been waiting to see for months, finally opens in theaters. I have closely followed Christopher Nolan’s writing and directing career since first seeing Batman Begins in 2005, and I am constantly astonished at his incredible world building, complex plots, and depth of character. Since his first full length film in 1998, Following, Nolan has continued to experiment and grow as a director and as a screenwriter with his brother, Jonathan Nolan. Now, when the majority of summer releases are purely popcorn movies, Nolan has managed to perfect the art of the intelligent blockbuster.

Kimberly’s Thoughts:

Henna for Teens

hennaHey teens! Summer is starting to wind down, but we still have awesome programs each week!

On Tuesday, come create temporary designs on your skin using henna paste. Meet in the first floor Meeting Room on Tuesday, July 24 from 3:00-4:30pm. Parental permission is REQUIRED to participate. Permission forms available at the Reference Desk.

And don’t forget Teen Movie Night on Thursday! Call the library for the movie title. Meet in the second floor Computer Lab on Thursday, July 26 from 7:00-9:00pm.

For more information, call the Library at 832-559-4200.

Shrinky Dink Buttons

shrinky dinksHey teens! It's time for Shrinky Dink crafts! Draw on shrinking plastic to create awesome buttons. We will have needle and thread if you want to sew your finished buttons on clothing or a backpack from home. Meet in the first floor Meeting Room on Tuesday, July 17 from 3:00-4:30pm.

For more information, call the Library at 832-559-4200.

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