Recorded live at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden London on 1st and 5th February 1994.
This dramatic story of the life of composer Edward Grieg set in his native Norway includes abridged versions of his best music and highlights of his personal life.
The Revenge of Frankenstein was an inevitability after Hammer Films had made an international star of Peter Cushing in The Curse of this sequel-rich franchise. The plot here is a braver twist on the story than the many follow-ups would take. The Creature doesn't make its presence known until the final reel, up to which point the only sense of lurking menace comes from Cushing's deliciously mannered performance as a disguised Dr Stein. A new name and a new town is a gamble sure to fail, and circumstances almost immediately conspire against the deceit. Also rattling around the brilliantly lit studio sets are Eunice Gayson and Francis Matthews, while Michael Gwynn gives everything he's got in stiff competition to predecessor Christopher Lee in the Creature role. It's subtle and simply screams out for enfranchisement--so of course Hammer dutifully made another five in the series. On the DVD: The Revenge of Frankenstein comes with mono sound (all you're going to get from Hammer and 1958), but the 1.66:1 ratio is a treat. You also get a trailer (and a surprise additional movie trailer) plus 10 photos. --Paul Tonks
A missile is launched by Professor Quatermass and his team but when it lands back in the English countryside two of the crew members have disappeared. The third who is barely alive undergoes a quite terrifying transformation which threatens Earth...
An examination of the relationship between Wordsworth and Coleridge and other literary figures. The works of Wordsworth are read by poet laureate Ted Hughes ; set against the picturesque back drop of the lake district where Wordsworth composed many of his works.
The Quatermass Experiment: A missile is launched by Professor Quatermass and his team but when it lands back in the English countryside two of the crew members have disappeared. The third who is barely alive undergoes a quite terrifying transformation which threatens Earth... Quatermass 2: Quatermass is intrigued by strange images on his radar. Thinking them to be meteorites he follows them to a village which on his arrival he finds has been completely destroyed...
From the creators of the Academy Award Nominated film Murderball comes the cult classic documentary that explosively explores the world of improvisational rap. This award-wining and critically acclaimed film gives an authentic look into the life music and history of 90's underground hip hop culture and is packed with rare and archival footage of some of the most amazing MC's ever to bless the mic. From neighbourhood ciphers to the most notorious MC battles Freestyle: the Art of Rhyme captures the electrifying energy of improvisational hip-hop--the rarely recorded art form of rhyming spontaneously. Like preachers and jazz solos freestyles exist only in the moment a modern-day incarnation of the African-American storytelling tradition. Shot over a period of more than seven years it is already an underground cult film in the hip-hop world. The film systematically debunks the false image put out by record companies that hip-hop culture is violent or money-obsessed. Instead it lets real hip-hop artists known and unknown weave their story out of a passionate mix of language politics and spirituality. Featuring: Mos Def Black Thought Questlove Cut Chemist DJ Numark Chali Tuna MC Supernatural Craig G MC Juice Planet Asia Lord Finesse Wordsworth Boots Riley and more!
Four Sided Triangle (Dir. Terence Fisher 1953): Murray stars as Dr. Bill Leggat who along with his childhood friends Lena and Robin creates a machine that can flawlessly replicate anything be it animate or inanimate. Undermining the trio's professional relationship is the sexual tension that has been brewing for years. Both men are attracted to Lena but on the eve of the public announcement of their invention Lena declares her love for Robin. Devastated Bill decides to clone Lena and names the clone who has all of Lena's feelings and memories Helen. Confident that Helen will love him Bill takes her on a holiday. However while away Bill's relationship with Helen does not go as planned causing Bill to resort to some shady experiments on Helen that will force her to love him. Produced by Hammer studios and directed by their most celebrated director Terence Fisher Four Sided Triangle was something of a precursor to many of their most famous films The Quatermass Xperiment (Dir. Val Guest 1955): A missile is launched by Professor Quatermass and his team but when it lands back in the English countryside two of the crew members have disappeared. The third who is barely alive undergoes a quite terrifying transformation which threatens Earth's very existence... Quatermass 2 (Dir. Val Guest 1957): Quatermass is intrigued by strange images on his radar. Thinking them to be meteorites he follows them to a village which on his arrival he finds has been completely destroyed... X The Unknown (Dir. Leslie Norman 1956): Penned by master horror screenwriter Jimmy Sangster and intelligently directed by Leslie (father of film critic Barry) Norman. The story sees a mysterious gelatinous monster which feeds off radioactivity terrorising a remote Scottish village.
This volume of the NAXOS MUSICAL JOURNEY features Joseph Haydn's famed London and Drum Roll symphonies. From the splendor of Buckingham Palace to the majestic Westminister Abbey; from the excitement of Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square to the beauty of the river Thames. Climb the Tower of London and see the glittering Crown Jewels or stroll the grounds of Hyde Park. From world-renowned museums to castle gardens this is a trip as enduring as the music of Haydn. Symphony No. 1
From the lush hidden gardens of a private villa to the stunning vistas and natural splendor of the Tuscan region these are some of the sights that inspired the genius of Ludwig von Beethoven. This volume of the Naxos Musical Journey takes us through the glorious city of Siena with its architectural wonders narrow streets marketplaces and rolling vineyard hills; to the famed city of Pisa and its infamous leaning tower; to the lush resort of Nervi with its rich greenery and flowers
This Naxos Musical Journey combines performances of Mozart's powerful and dramatic Symphonies Nos. 40 and 28 (by Barry Wordsworth and the Capella Istropolitana) with views of an Italian monastery and an Austrian city. To the strains of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, viewers tour the Neustift Monastery in Southern Tyrol, Italy. Breathtaking views of the outer walls, halls, immensely ornate chapel, and extensive library abound. Missing completely are the bustling, noisy crowds so frequently encountered in real-life travel. Symphony No. 28 ushers in a change of scenery, this time a look at the Austrian Tyrol's capital city, Innsbruck, revealing the spectacular vista of the city landscape as well as an in-depth look at some of its finest architecture. Finally, overtures from Il re pastore, Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail, and La Clemenza di Tito are paired with contemplative views of ducks at a pond's edge and the ornate interiors and exteriors of several Austrian churches. On the DVD: Mozart's Musical Journey on disc comes with a choice of DTS 6-channel Surround Sound, Dolby Digital Surround Sound, and Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0. Additional features include repeat and shuffle play options and previews for other Naxos offerings. --Tami Horiuchi
The five most popular Hammer films now in this DVD box set! Titles included on this release are: The Quatermass Experiment Quatermass II The Abominable Snowman X the Unknown and Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter.
Please wait. Loading...
This site uses cookies.
More details in our privacy policy