The young and beautiful Chris Johnson wants nothing more to to make her dream come true. She is part of a three-girl singing group called Har-Mo-Ny. Waiting for their big break becomes quite a task as they all work at the same car wash. When a local radio personality begins scouting for an opening act for an upcoming comedy show the race for stardom begins.
And Now for Something Completely Different, Monty Python's first feature, is a reworking of their best skits from the first two seasons of the TV series. Originally made for the US market (where the show had yet to be aired), it was shot on film outside the usual studio sets ("Nudge Nudge", for example, is set in a tavern filled with passers-by). The writing and performances are fine and the film is packed with some of their best bits: "How to Avoid Being Seen", " Hell's Grannies", "Blackmail", "The Lumberjack Song" and "The Upper Class Twit of the Year", among others. Many of the sketches have been shortened, however, and the loss of the overly bright video sheen (the film has a muddy, dull look to it) and the invigorating presence of a live audience leaves the film sluggish at times. They're still feeling out the possibilities of the feature length, which they conquered with their next movie, Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1974). --Sean Axmaker
Drive Safe is a new initiative aimed at women drivers. This handy pack contains information on personal safety for drivers the prevention of road rage car-jacking what to do in an accident basic car maintenance skills and much more! The user-friendly Drive Safe pack contains a CD DVD and booklet with useful tips information and a convenient exchange card. Narrated by BBC personality Kay Alexander and Fay Goodman a leading personal safety and martial arts advisor.
Following the success of Transformers and G.I. Joe, Hasbro brings another of its beloved properties to the big screen, with explosive and cheerfully improbable results. The situation: Aliens splash down outside Hawaii, surrounding the islands with an impenetrable force field and wreaking havoc on the captive population. While the world outside watches helplessly, a skeleton crew of naval officers and civilians (led by Taylor Kitsch's cocky washout and Rihanna's weapons expert) must figure out a way to save the planet while being seriously outgunned. Director Peter Berg, whose previous films The Rundown and Hancock displayed a playful tweaking of genre conventions, keeps things surprisingly high and tight here, depicting military tactics and the chain of command with an honest respect, including casting actual combat veterans in pivotal supporting roles. While such a reverent approach is certainly admirable, it coexists uneasily with the inherent goofiness of the premise, particularly during the climactic scene where the heroes sit down in front of a grid and, yes, fire a missile at B7. (Note: Nobody actually gets to say "You sunk my battleship," but Liam Neeson, in an extended cameo as an admiral, sure looks like he wants to.) However, while the narrative might be missing a few pieces, Berg's film undeniably delivers the action-movie goods, staging a number of all-out combat scenes with verve and ingenuity. (Special kudos to whoever designed the main weapon of the aliens, a razor-toothed sphere of gears that chews up the scenery with a tangible sense of delight.) Audiences looking for coherence may need to keep on looking, but Battleship definitely sports the maximum number of bangs for the summer-movie buck. Bring on Kerplunk: The Motion Picture. --Andrew Wright
Featuring great performances from legendary artists of the golden age, classic archive offers a unique historical glimpse into our classical heritage, presented on DVD for the very first time . Lovingly restored, using the finest state-of-art technology, these generous, full-length programmes include complete musical performances, authoritative essay and rare bonus footage.Mozart:01. Violin Concerto No.3 in G major, K216.02. Violin Concerto No.5 In A Major K219.03. Adagio For Violin In E Major, K261.Bach:04. Sonata For Solo Violin No.1 In G Minor, BWV1001 (Adagio and Fugue).Geminiani:05. Sonata For Violin And Basso Continuo in D Minor, Op.1 No. 12, Impetusosa.Kreisler:06. Schon Rosmarin.
The Moscow Sax Quintet: The Jazznost Tour The Moscow Sax Quintet is considered one of the finest Jazz groups in the world and this DVD features the distinctive group on their premiere world tour appropriately named the ""The Jazznost Tour."" Their magical sound perfectly captures the Jazz feeling particularly on classics by Fat Waller and The Beatles. When they interpret Charlie Parker's improvised solos playing them in 5-part harmony at a breakneck speed you can hear the mastery of their skill in the music. Long famous for their virtuosity in the classical arena this DVD proves that music is the universal language by showcasing the ground-breaking Russian group's mastery of the American art form. 'I will state flat out: this Moscow Sax Quintet ""Jazznost Tour"" video is an amazing display of pure musicianship of the highest caliber. I couldn't pull myself away from the screen it's non-stop and sweet sweet jazz... If you buy only one DVD this year you simply must make it this one' - David J Gibson Saxophone Journal. Tracklist: 1. In the Mood 2. Yardbird Suite 3. Parker's Mood 4. Four Brothers 5. Your Eyes 6. I Got Rhythm 7. Smashing Thirds 8. Smooth Sailing 9. Donna Lee 10. Waltz For Debbie 11. Crazy Rhythm 12. Michelle 13. Flight of the Bumble Bee
An emotionally charged drama about a man who must choose between the love of his life and the extreme temptations offered by his renegade friend. Paul falls in love with Juliette and begins a passionate affair. At the same time he befriends charismatic and dangerous risk-taker Billy who exposes Paul to a different side of life. When the initial fire in Juliette's and Paul's relationship begins to wane Paul is torn between settling down with her or following Billy on his quest for an endless high... Directed by Penny Woolcock who previously directed the critically acclaimed 'Tina Goes Shopping'.
1. Introitus: Requiem 2. Kyrie 3. Sequentia/ Dies Irae 4. Tuba Mirum 5. Tex Tremendae 6. Recordare 7. Confutatis 8. Lacrimosa 9. Offertorium/ Domine Jesu 10. Hostias 11. Sanctus/ Sanctus Dominus 12. Benedisctus 13. Agnus Dei 14. Communio : Lux Aererna Soloists: Jacek Szafarkiewiez - Soprano Danuta Nowak-Tolezinska - Mezzo Soprano Wojcieeh Maciejowski - Tenor Krizisztof Szaniecki - Bas.
Featured in the first part of 'Birdmen and Birdsongs' is an all-star line up of musicians who actually shared the stage with Bird during his lifetime. Saxophonist FRANK MORGAN is a commanding musician who is currently enjoying much acclaim.Following Morgan is trumpet player RED RODNEY whose own life along with that of Parker's was celebrated in Clint Eastwood film 'Bird' Rodney fresh from triumphs in the United States and Japan joins with Morgan to recreate some of the classic Charlie Parker/Dizzie Gillespie musical ballads. The results are more than nostalgia. In fact this pairing proves the greatest music of yesterday is still some of the greatest music today. Supporting these jazz giants is an all-star rhythm section featuring drummer ROY HAYNES who was Bird's favourite rhythm keeper during the 1950's. Jamaican born pianist MONTY ALEXANDER was featured in the Eastwood movie and RUFUS REID is one of the most articulate and propulsive bass players around.Recorded in January 1990 in Palais des Festivals Cannes.1. Confirmation (C. Parker)2. Round Midnight (C. Williams T. Monk B. Hanighen)3. My Little Suede Shoes (C. Parker)4. Love Letters (Victor Young Edward Heyman)5. 52nd Street (T. Monk)6. Snap Crackle (R. Haynes)7. Parker's Mood (C. Parker)8. Blues For Alice (C. Parker)9. Chasin' The Bird (C. Parker)10. Quasimodo (C. Parker)11. Buzzy (C. Parker)
1. Bogurodzica 2. Anonymus 3. Jus Sie Zmierzcha 4. Offertorium I - In Prima Missa Nativitatis Domini 5. Oratorium 6. Wie Soll Ich Dich Empfangen 7. Ehre Sei Dir Gott Gesungen 8. See The Conqu'ring Hero Comes 9. Hallelujah Amen 10. Gloria In Excelsis Deo 11. Laudamus Te 12. Gratias Agimus Tibi 13. Propter Magnam Gloriam Tuam 14. Agnus Dei 15. Za Gwiazda 16. Lulajze Jezuniu 17. Poklon Jezusowi 18. Kolysanka Marii Panny 19. Z Narodzenia Pana 20. Minuit Chretien 21. Adeste Fideles 22. Pasli Pastyrze Woly 23. The Little Drummer Boy 24. Nu Zijt Wellekome 25. Winter Wonderland 26. Morgen Kommt Der Weihnachtsmann 27. S''''Ÿer Die Glocken Nie Klingen 28. Fr''hliche Weihnacht ''œberall 29. O Du Fr''hliche 30. Stille Nacht Silent Night Cicha Noc.
Writer-director Lisa Gornick stars in this charming and offbeat romantic comedy which takes a wry look at London lesbian life. Our narrator Marina (Gornick) is caught up in the midst of a thirty-something crisis after breaking up with girlfriend Romy (Raquel Cassidy). She starts to question her entire life embarking on a philosophical journey to make sense of her intricately woven community of lovers family and friends. As she cycles through London looking for answers chance encounters with friends ex-lovers and the occasional stranger present her with an ensemble of people all stumbling through crises of their own. This is a sparking philosophical comedy about life and all the questions it throws at you and a vibrant exploration of love life and its labels.
This little-seen 1947 drama is a treat for jazz fans thanks to an otherwise creaky if nobly intentioned story built around the music's Crescent City genesis that provides an ample excuse to turn the camera on authentic jazz greats. Nick Duquesne (Arturo De Cordova) is a Bourbon Street charmer whose gambling club provides the mythic stomping grounds for none other than Louis Armstrong whose vocalizing sweetheart Endie played by none other than Billie Holiday proves no slouch herself. A newly arrived debutante Miralee (Dorothy Patrick) arrives in New Orleans and falls first for the music and then for the roguish but ultimately gallant Nick. The movie follows knee-jerk plot machinations revolving around her family's efforts to excise Nick from her life her own dream of mingling jazz and classical music and the gambler's transformation into a jazz promoter.
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