Michael McDonald a Doobie Brother and a successful and popular purveyor of blue eyed soul in his own right is the honored performer at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium for this tribute concert. Featuring a slew of celebrity guests who sing Michael's signature tunes with him 'A Gathering Of Friends' is a fitting tribute to one of pop's best loved singers.
Mob boss Sunny Calzone was tough real tough. He had been shot stabbed hit by a truck and thrown from a 50 foot building only to meet his maker when he tripped over his own shoelace. Now his warm hearted brother Guiseppe 'The Guppy' Calzone has been thrust into the ultimate position of power. He is the head of the Calzone family...
She is Britain's second longest-reigning monarch, and in 2012 all eyes are on Queen Elizabeth II as the country marks her Diamond Jubilee. In this fascinating series, Sir Trevor McDonald looks at the traditions and institutions surrounding the monarchy, from Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace through The Queen's royal visits and some of the greatest historic royal palaces.Episode 1: London, Royal CityLondon is indisputably the capital of Britain's royal life. Here the young Princess Elizabeth grew up before the Second World War, and she and her sister Margaret mingled incognito with the joyous crowds on VE Day. Today, London remains the centre of a working monarchy. Trevor McDonald reports on the tradition of Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace, and visits Horseguards to meet the man who is in charge of the troops who guard The Queen.Episode 2: Royal VisitThe Queen's year is driven by her diary, and has been since her accession in 1952. In this programme, we see her in Scotland at the Braemar Gathering (she has been to it seventy times), and we follow her on a visit to Liverpool, the sort of regional trip that happens every week but attracts little publicity. We also discover unique 3D footage of a young Queen, shot in 1953, which is held by the British Film Institute.Episode 3: The Queen's PossessionsThe Queen has some surprising possessions, among them Westminster Abbey and the Chapels Royal. These are 'peculiars of the crown', as are the Channel Islands where they still call Her Majesty the 'Duke of Normandy' to remind outsiders that they were with William the Conqueror on the winning side at the Battle of Hastings. The Queen also owns the Tower of London, part of a collection of Historic Royal Palaces, and also the Royal Collection, to which she has added nearly 150 portraits over the past six decades.Episode 4: TravellerThe Queen is head of the sixteen realms which make up the Commonwealth. In Perth, Western Australia, we observe The Queen on tour before opening the Heads of Government Meeting. This is a meeting which is especially important for the monarchy; the Commonwealth countries are being asked to change the rules of succession so that a first-born girl might inherit the crown. If it's approved, it will be the single biggest change to the monarchy for centuries. At the age of 85 The Queen remains undaunted by long-haul travel, as this programme shows.
Part love story, part comedy, part study of madness, Some Voices is above all a beautifully observed, elegantly written and brilliantly acted low-key British film. The story of Ray (Daniel Craig) and his relationships with his brother Pete (Dave Morrissey) and new girlfriend Laura (Kelly Macdonald) after his release from psychiatric hospital, it is the interaction between the three that forms the cornerstone of the movie. Craig dominates proceedings as his character finds himself needlessly torn between the two, capturing Ray's descent into madness far better than the rather unnecessary over use of visual effects. The interplay between all three is superb, particularly Craig and Macdonald who spend the first two-thirds of the story developing a dependence that is pure sweetness and light before darkness descends. Director Simon Cellan Jones (whose previous credits include Our Friends in the North) allows his first feature film to develop at it's own pace, letting the script and performances dictate the action. The West London setting fizzes with a life that Notting Hill barely hinted at, proving that a movie set in the capital (or indeed made in Britain) doesn't have to rely on mock cockney gangster stereotypes to reflect the city. This is a self-assured, engaging and ultimately moving piece of filmmaking. On the DVD: The accompanying documentary and interviews offer little insight into the process and are edited down to minute-long segments with little attempt to examine the bigger picture. Jones' commentary, however, does provide an interesting insight into the perils of making a film on a small budget. --Phil Udell
Multi-Grammy Award winner Michael McDonald has had a hugely successful career over four decades with firstly Steely Dan then with the Doobie Brothers and finally as a solo artist. This festive concert was filmed in high definition in Chicago in 2009. It combines traditional and original Christmas songs featured on Michael's two Christmas albums bookended with classic tracks from both his solo career and his time with the Doobie Brothers. Michael McDonald's distinctive husky soulful voice is perfectly suited to this material which he delivers with sincerity on the more thoughtful songs and with a real panache on the fun numbers. This Blu-ray makes a perfect addition to anyone's Christmas collection.Tracklist: 1. Introduction 2. It Keeps You Runnin' 3. I Keep Forgettin' 4. Sweet Freedom 5. Every Time Christmas Comes Around 6. On This Night 7. This Christmas 8. Come O Come Emmanuel 9. Wexford Carol 10. Christmas On The Bayou 11. I'll Be Home For Christmas 12. That's What Christmas Means To Me 13. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 14. Peace 15. White Christmas / Winter Wonderland 16. Minute By Minute 17. What A Fool Believes 18. Takin' It To The Streets
Take the journey and share the adventure on the TV's most riveting drama, Practice Practice. Reinvention and self-discovery define the lives of neonatal surgeon Dr. Addison Montogomery and the remarkable doctors in her practice, as they save lives and, sometimes, save themselves. Experience the gamut of emotions that come with new life stages as the characters explore the meaning of family and Addison gets her heart's desire in the most unexpected way.
This unique Homecoming gathering offers the very best of three musical worlds country bluegrass and gospel music. From seasoned hall-of-famers and pioneers to young up-and-comers this musical melting pot celebrates the common thread of faith that runs through these three distinct musical genres through a mix of gospel classics and new favourites featuring performances by: the Gaither Vocal Band Cherryholmes Dailey & Vincent The Booth Brothers Marty Stuart The Grascals Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Rhonda Vincent Larry Sparks Ben Speer George Jones The Isaacs Ralph Stanley Gordon Mote Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver Jimmy Fortune and Vince Gill. Tracklist: 1. Jesus And John Wayne 2. Will He Wait A Little Longer 3. Place On Calvary 4. There's A Rainbow At The End Of Every Storm 5. Did You Forget God Today 6. Climbing Up The Mountain 7. I Heard My Saviour Calling Me 8. Love Was In The Room 9. Jesus Walks Ahead Of Me 10. Time Has Made A Change 11. Just A Little Talk With Jesus 12. Barbie Bandaids 13. I Am The Man Thomas 14. Mercy Walked In 15. Help Me Lord 16. I Believe 17. Just A Closer Walk With Thee 18. By The Mark 19. The Unseen Hand 20. Tell Me One More Time About Jesus
In this epic series legendary newsreader Trevor McDonald travels two thousand miles across the Caribbean experiencing the incredible extremes that make this region so unique. From Sir Richard Branson's beautiful private island resort of Necker to Havana the vibrant capital of communist Cuba Sir Trevor's journey takes in rare sightings of giant turtles on Grenada the aftermath of violent volcanic eruptions on Montserrat the world's finest coffee beans in the Blue Mountains and Fort Augusta a notorious women's prison holding British citizens convicted of drug smuggling. Finally Trevor returns home to Trinidad the island of his birth for the most spectacular day of the year carnival.
A love letter to Cuban and Latin jazz from the acclaimed director of the Oscar-winning Belle Epoque and the recent animated hit Chico & Rita. A long-time fan of Latin jazz, Trueba records some of the best musicians in the business in atmospheric settings, showing of the vitality and range of the music. It has been a hit with audiences and critics, with the New York Times' critic Elvis Mitchell commenting 'the film is such a pure expression of the director's love for the music, a love so infectious it should leave you elated'.
Miharu has abandoned the protection of Tobari and the Banten clan to join the Kairoshu and find a way to unlock the power within him and fulfill his promise to Yoite. However, he soon finds it impossible to trust anyone as alliances shift and horrifying conspiracies come to light. The Kairoshu no longer care what happens to Yoite or Miharu once the power of the Shinrabansho can be ripped away from its vessel and give their clan the power to revolutionize the world. Yoite is running out of time and Miharu still has no idea how to use his powers, but they only have each other to rely on. Foes, allies and unknown forces close in wielding powerful forbidden techniques, the kinjutsu, that combined will have the power to unleash the forces sealed inside the fugitive Miharu, and change the world of Nabari forever.
Woodstock veterans reunited! Country Joe McDonald and his band's political folk was the soundtrack to many of the legendary San Francisco demonstrations of the sixties and their performance at Woodstock is one of the highlights of the film of the festival. This DVD features the original members reunited and performing classic tracks alongside new songs including 'Cakewalk To Baghdad.'
Happy Gilmore: Adam Sandler stars in this hilarious comedy that scores a hole in one for gut-busting wit and outrageous slapstick. Happy a raucous hockey player turned golfer sends the sedate sport into overdrive after he becomes a media sensation with his outlandish antics on the links. It's par for the course entertainment co-starring Christopher McDonald Carl Weathers and Kevin Nealon. Anger Management: Dave Buznik (Adam Sandler) is usually a mild-mannered non-confrontational guy. But after an altercation aboard an airplane he is remanded to the care of anger management therapist Dr. Buddy Rydell (Jack Nicholson) who could probably use some anger management himself. Now Dave is really mad! Mr Deeds: Small town guy Longfellow Deeds (Adam Sandler) inherits a billion fortune from his deceased uncle. He promptly moves to the big city where he meets Babe Bennett (Winona Ryder) a tabloid reporter who poses as a small town girl to uncover an expos'' on Mr Deeds. Conniving opportunists attempt to get their hands on his money while Deeds' sincere naivet'' has Babe falling in love with him. Ultimately Deeds comes to find that money truly has the power to change things but it doesn't necessarily need to change him...
The Daughter Of The Regiment - Opera in Two Acts by Gaetano Donizetti.Recorded at the Wolf Trap Festival 1974.
Wes Craven acts as executive producer on this psychological horror film. Carla's (Megan Ward) sister accidentally falls off a cliff when the railing becomes loose while Carla's boyfriend takes photos. She has a hard time getting over her death and keeps having visions of her sister yelling at her for not saving her. It seems that every time she gets next to the edge of a high area she gets terrified. She then starts to take a class with other acrophobiacs. Then the people in the group start getting killed one by one. She starts to suspect that someone wants her never to get over her fear and that he loose railing was meant for her...
Featuring the complete eighth series of Red Dwarf. Episodes comprise: 1. Back in the Red (Part 1) 2. Back in the Red (Part 2) 3. Back in the Red (Part 3) 4. Cassandra 5. Krytie TV 6. Pete 7. Pete II 8. Only The Good...
Billy Madison: He's heir to the Madison Hotel millions but the only subjects Billy has studied lately are babes and booze. For him life has been a ten-year party since he left high school: drinking bottomless daiquiris catching rays by the pool pulling moronic pranks and chasing anything in (or out of!) a skirt. (Dir. Tamra Davis 1995): But when Brian Madison informs his goofball son that he plans to turn over his Fortune 500 company to vice president and corporate weasel Eric Gordon Billy makes the bet of his life. He's going back to school - grades 1 through 12 in 24 weeks! - with hilarious results. And this time Mr Madison's cheque book won't be the source of Billy's academic advancement. Can bona fide blockhead Billy clean up his act to win his father's respect the family fortune and the love of his beautiful teacher Veronica? Hey it's worth a shot! Happy Gilmore: Adam Sandler stars in this hilarious comedy that scores a hole in one for gut-busting wit and outrageous slapstick. Happy a raucous hockey player turned golfer sends the sedate sport into overdrive after he becomes a media sensation with his outlandish antics on the links. It's par for the course entertainment co-starring Christopher McDonald Carl Weathers and Kevin Nealon. (Dir. Dennis Dugan 1996) Anger Management: Dave Buznik (Adam Sandler) is usually a mild-mannered non-confrontational guy. But after an altercation aboard an airplane he is remanded to the care of anger management therapist Dr. Buddy Rydell (Jack Nicholson) who could probably use some anger management himself. Now Dave is really mad! (Dir. Peter Segal 2003)
This DVD contains both previously released VHS programmes: 'The People's Princess & 'Her Life' as well as an extra 20 minutes of footage entiled 'Poignant Moments'. This features news footage of the most poignent moments in her life. e.g. her engagement to the Prince Of Wales the birth of Prince William and her divorce.
He's got an axe to grind with you... Claudia Wagner is a typical college coed by day and a sexy stripper by night. Her dream to become a lawyer seems almost in reach when her girlfriends start turning up dead victims of a brutal serial killer. As she and her friends try to stay one step ahead of the killer will they live long enough to uncover his identity?
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