La Passion de Jeanne d’Arc
Synopsis: With its stunning camerawork and striking compositions, Carl Th. Dreyer’s The Passion of Joan of Arc convinced the world that movies could be art. Renée Falconetti gives one of […]
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The Hunger
Synopsis: Miriam Blaylock collects Renaissance art, ancient Egyptian pendants, lovers, souls. Alive and fashionably chic in Manhattan, Miriam is an ageless vampire. “Vampire” is not a word you’ll hear in […]
Häxan
Synopsis: Grave robbing, torture, possessed nuns, and a satanic Sabbath: Benjamin Christensen’s legendary film uses a series of dramatic vignettes to explore the scientific hypothesis that the witches of the […]
Paganini (1989): versione originale
Synopsis: Witness the life and times of madman and genius violinist Niccolo Paganini. Haunted by the demons of lust and beauty, Paganini pursues his ideal of artistic creation while challenging […]
Paganini (1989)
Synopsis: Witness the life and times of madman and genius violinist Niccolo Paganini. Haunted by the demons of lust and beauty, Paganini pursues his ideal of artistic creation while challenging […]
Tous les matins du monde
Synopsis: One of the most celebrated motion pictures to explore the art of music, Tous les Matins du Monde presents renowned actor Gérard Depardieu (Cyrano de Bergerac, Jean de Florette) […]
Star Wars: A Musical Journey
Synopsis: Star Wars: A Musical Journey is a one hour special hosted by actor Ian McDiarmid (Chancellor Palpatine) highlighting select musical themes alongside key sequences from the films. *********************************************************************** Star Wars: […]
Steve Martin’s Best Show Ever
Synopsis: Steve Martin’s fourth NBC special was in the spirit of his previous association with Saturday Night Live. It was broadcast live from Studio 8H, produced by Lorne Michaels and […]
A Night in Casablanca
Synopsis: Groucho, Chico, Harpo… uh-oh! It’s the Nazis vs. the nutsies when the legendary Marx Brothers foil Axis criminals during A Night in Casablanca. As the manager of a hotel […]
The Polyphonic Spree: Live From Austin, TX
Synopsis: Through all the years of Austin City Limits, there probably has never been a night quite like this. From the opening processional through the crowd, through the harp solos, […]
The Nomi Song
Synopsis: He came from outer space to save the human race. Looks like an alien, sings like a diva – Klaus Nomi was one of 1980’s most profoundly bizarre appearances. […]
Fantasia 2000
Synopsis: Disney animators and filmmakers have again expanded the boundaries of imagination with Fantasia 2000. Fulfilling Walt Disney’s original vision of uniquely fusing sight and sound in a full-length motion […]
Fantasia
Synopsis: Fantasia created the mold for blending music and movie magic into an exhilarating moviegoing experience. Unforgettable images are brought to life by some of the world’s best music – […]
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