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Get the Best of Bollywood and More Great Indian Movies and TV from ShemarroMe

29 May

The Hoboken Public Library is pleased to announce as part of our celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month the introduction of ShemarooMe for its resident library card holders.  ShemarooMe is an online video streaming platform, which brings a variety of Indian content including the best of Originals, Blockbuster Movies, Live TV, and Edutaining Children’s Programming – in 5 major languages (Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu, Marathi and Punjabi). Their extensive offerings makes them the preferred destination for an avid Indian cinema connoisseur and those looking to sample the best of what India has to offer in TV and movies.

Hoboken Library Resident Cardholders can get free access to one of the streaming plans below which are based on age and language spoken.  Each plan has an access period of 7 days per activation (4 access periods available per user per month).
SHEMAROOMEPREMIUM PLAN includes acclaimed Gujarati Movies, Nataks and Web Series, Popular Punjabi content, Marathi movies and shows, and some kids content.
SHEMAROOMEKIDS PLAN includes animation series aimed at preschoolers, children and families.
SHEMAROOMETELUGU + KIDS PLAN offers both Telugu and Kids content; in Telugu they offer a large collection of new and classic Telugu Movies with a Super hit movie released everyday and in kids they offer Animation series aimed at preschoolers, children and families.

Once you have signed up with your library card at https://www.shemaroome.com/hobokenlibrary you can access it at the site or download the app on a cell phone, tablet, laptop, desktop, SmartTV, or FireTV. Please make sure to relog in there every time your access period expires to sign up for the plan of your choice (the same or a different one) for free.

Hoboken Resident Card Holders also have access to movies and TV shows in a variety of languages through Hoopla and Kanopy.

Posted by:
Aimee Harris
Information and Digital Services Manager

Aimez-Vous Regarder Séries Télévisées?: Deadly Tropics, Louis XXVIII, and Crime is Her Game

17 Apr

Here are three French TV series I’ve enjoyed sampling recently. They all are subtitled in English. Do you have a favorite French show that is available to American viewers; share it with our readers in the comments!

Deadly Tropics
In Tropiques Criminels aka Deadly Tropics, after her husband is found guilty of corruption, Melissa transplants her two teenage children to her ancestral homeland of Martinique where she is the new Head of Criminal Police. I watched the first two episodes which dealt with a murder of her son’s schoolmate and a famous surgeon who had a hidden dark side. Fans of Death in Paradise will enjoy the tropical setting, but the stories that I viewed though with some humorous moments lacked some of the whimsy of that show. Melissa’s new partner, hot headed Capt. Gaelle Crivelli, was a highlight of the series so far for me. I look forward to watching more of the first two seasons available from Hoopla. Episodes are around 50 minutes each.

Louis XXVIII
If you are looking for something lighter with more laughs than you may enjoy Louis XXVIII. What if the French monarchy had never been abolished? Set in modern France after a tragic accident, a royal’s illegitimate son, a young teen is thrust from his common existence to the role of Luis 28, ruler of France. In the first episode Cedric first learns of his ancestry and the giant shoes he will now be required to fill. Fans of Blackadder will enjoy this comedic alternate history. With episodes around 20 minutes each this could be a fun binge during the rainy days we have been having lately.

Crime is Her Game
If you are looking for another mystery consider checking out Le Crime Lui Va Si Bien aka Crime is Her Game, my favorite of the three. Police Captain Gaby Molina, played by the hilarious Claudia Tagbo, is anything but by the book when it comes to crime solving. In episode one she is acclimating to a new more straight laced colleague, actress Helene Seuzaret, when a famous writer living nearby the family farm, she is trying to save, is killed suspiciously. In episode 2, Gaby attends a funeral where there is already a body found in the crypt; which leads her to a wealthy family with many buried secrets. This series has a great mix of drama, mystery, and truffle infused humor. There are only 7 episodes, but at 90 minute each there is plenty to love.

There are a variety of other French Television shows available from Hoopla including mysteries such as Captain Marleau, Alice Nevers, The Art of Crime, and Murder In.

If you are looking for Francophile fiction check out next week’s blog post focusing on two new novels set in Paris.

Written by:
Aimee Harris
Information and Digital Services Manager


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