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Columbus, Chris
Most widely held works about
Chris Columbus
Most widely held works by
Chris Columbus
Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone(
visu
)
18
editions published
between
2001
and
2009
in
3
languages
and held by
2,825
libraries
worldwide
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches.
Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets(
visu
)
19
editions published
between
2002
and
2009
in
3
languages
and held by
2,738
libraries
worldwide
Finds young wizard Harry and his friends Ron and Hermoine facing new challenges during their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as they try to uncover a dark force that is terrorizing the school.
Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban(
visu
)
17
editions published
between
2004
and
2009
in
English and German
and held by
2,532
libraries
worldwide
Harry, Ron, and Hermione, now teenagers, return for their third year at Hogwarts. There they are forced to face escaped prisoner Sirius Black, who poses a great threat to Harry. Harry must overcome the threats of Dementors, outsmart a werewolf, and finally deal with the truth about Sirius and his relationship with his parents. Harry and friends master advanced magic classes, cross time barriers, and change the course of more than one life.
Rent(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
2006
and
2007
in
English
and held by
1,722
libraries
worldwide
Focuses on the year in the life of a group of friends in New York's East Village. The "bohemians" live carefree lives of art, music, sex, and drugs. It is carefree until Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, and Roger, an aspiring songwriter, find out they owe a year's rent to Benny. Benny is a former friend who had promised them free rent when he married the landlord's daughter. Roger has also attracted the attention of his downstairs neighbor, Mimi. Mark's former girlfriend, Maureen, has found a new romance in a lawyer named Joanne. Philosophy professor Tom finds his soul mate in drag queen Angel. With this being the late 1980s, the threat of AIDS is always present.
Home alone(
visu
)
31
editions published
between
1990
and
2008
in
3
languages
and held by
1,481
libraries
worldwide
When eight-year-old Kevin McCallister's family left for vacation, they forgot one minor detail: Kevin!
Mrs. Doubtfire(
visu
)
39
editions published
between
1993
and
2010
in
3
languages
and held by
1,466
libraries
worldwide
Daniel Hillard (Williams) is no ordinary father, so when he learns his ex-wife (Field) needs a housekeeper, he applies for the job and becomes Mrs. Doubtfire. Free to be the "woman" he never knew he could be, the disguised Daniel creates a whole new life for his family.
Night at the Museum. Battle of the Smithsonian(
visu
)
6
editions published
in
2009
in
English
and held by
1,450
libraries
worldwide
When the Museum of Natural History is closed for renovations, the museum pieces are moved into federal storage at the famous Smithsonian Institution. It houses the world's largest museum complex with more than 136 million items in its collections. These range from the plane Amelia Earhart flew on her non-stop solo flight across the Atlantic and Al Capone's rap sheet and mug shot to Dorothy's ruby slippers. From Fonzie's leather jacket to Archie Bunker's lounge chair. After stealing a security guard's ID badge, Larry Daley slips into the Archives of the Smithsonian, where Kahmunrah, an evil Pharaoh, comes to life with the reestablishing of The Tablet as a magical force in the museum. It brings the old exhibits and new exhibits to life, and in conflict with each other. Larry enlists the help of Amelia Earheart.
Stepmom(
visu
)
16
editions published
between
1998
and
2008
in
English and No Linguistic Content
and held by
1,384
libraries
worldwide
Anna and Ben, the two children of Jackie and Luke, have to cope with the fact that their parents divorced and that there is a new woman in their father's life: Isabel, a successful photographer. She does her best to treat the kids in a way that makes them still feel at home when being with their dad, but also loves her work and does not plan to give it up. But Jackie, a full-time-mother, regards Isabel's efforts as offensively insufficient. She can't understand that work can be important to her as well as the kids. The conflict between them is deepened by the sudden diagnose of cancer, which might may be deadly for Jackie. They all have to learn a little in order to grow together.
The goonies(
visu
)
7
editions published
between
1985
and
2007
in
English
and held by
1,315
libraries
worldwide
A band of misfit kids searches for buried treasure in a subterranean cavern. Here they cross the path of Mama Fratelli and her outlaw brood. The kids befriend Fratelli's hideously deformed (but soft-hearted) son, who comes to their rescue.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2010
in
English
and held by
1,245
libraries
worldwide
Percy Jackson is no ordinary teenager, he's the son of Poseidon and is accused of stealing Zeus' lightning bolt, the most powerful weapon ever created! With storm clouds brewing, Percy embarks on an incredible cross-country journey to prove his innocence, recover the bolt, and prevent a war among the gods that could destroy our world!
Night at the Museum(
visu
)
2
editions published
in
2007
in
Spanish and English
and held by
1,230
libraries
worldwide
Larry Daley is a divorced father who can't seem to keep a job for more than a week. As a last resort, Larry applies for a job as a night shift security guard at the American Museum of Natural History. However, a seemingly easy job turns out to be an adventure when he finds that an ancient curse causes the "inhabitants" of the museum to come to life at night.
Home alone 2 lost in New York(
visu
)
19
editions published
between
1992
and
2007
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
1,148
libraries
worldwide
Kevin McCallister is ready to turn the Big Apple into his own playground. The notorious Wet Bandits, still smarting from their last encounter with Kevin, are plotting a huge holiday heist in New York. Kevin's ready to welcome them with a battery of booby traps that the bumbling bandits will never forget.
Night at the Museum(
visu
)
6
editions published
between
2007
and
2008
in
English
and held by
1,035
libraries
worldwide
Larry Daley is a divorced father who can't seem to keep a job for more than a week. As a last resort, Larry applies for a job as a night shift security guard at the American Museum of Natural History. However, a seemingly easy job turns out to be an adventure when he finds that an ancient curse causes the "inhabitants" of the museum to come to life at night.
Nine months(
visu
)
13
editions published
between
1995
and
2003
in
4
languages
and held by
865
libraries
worldwide
The news that his girlfriend is expecting a baby sends Sam, an unflappable child psychologist, into a panic. Torn between advice given by a well-meaning but over-bearing couple and his confirmed bachelor buddy, Sam is in serious danger of losing his mind and his girlfriend.
I love you, Beth Cooper(
visu
)
7
editions published
between
2009
and
2010
in
English and Multiple languages
and held by
745
libraries
worldwide
When Denis, the geekiest guy in high school, proclaims his love for super-popular Beth Cooper during his valedictorian speech, everyone is speechless. But the real shock comes that night when Beth shows up at Denis's house with her two best friends to show him how the cool kids party. Beth decides to show him the best night of his life.
Adventures in babysitting(
visu
)
10
editions published
between
1987
and
2003
in
English and German
and held by
714
libraries
worldwide
A babysitter and three kids leave the safe suburbs and head for the heart of the big city to rescue a frantic friend.
Mrs. Doubtfire(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
1994
and
2002
in
English and Spanish
and held by
689
libraries
worldwide
Daniel Hillard (Williams) transforms into everyone's ideal vision of a grandmotherly English housekeeper in order to maintain contact with his three children after his divorce.
Bicentennial man(
visu
)
15
editions published
between
1999
and
2006
in
4
languages
and held by
576
libraries
worldwide
A comedy about an android "household appliance" robot who just wants to be a regular guy.
Home alone(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
1991
and
2006
in
3
languages
and held by
543
libraries
worldwide
An eight-year-old boy is left home alone on Christmas, and has to defend his home against two bumbling burglars.
Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone(
visu
)
22
editions published
between
2001
and
2009
in
3
languages
and held by
435
libraries
worldwide
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches.
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