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Prince: The Undertaker

August 6, 2016by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: 6 live direct 2 DAT tracks by Prince. *********************************************************************** Prince: The Undertaker 6.25 eyelights: Prince’s shredding. eyesores: the concurrent “storyline”. its lack of hooks. its low budget, home video […]

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Music, Television

RiffTrax Live: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians

December 24, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Many have forgotten (or choose to forget) the Santa/Martian wars of 1964: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians bravely attempts to set the record straight. Martian parents Kimar and Momar […]

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Iron Maiden and the New Wave of British Metal

November 8, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: This film investigates the New Wave of British Heavy Metal spearheaded by Iron Maiden – the bands, the records and the media coverage. This documentary focuses on Iron Maiden […]

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Music, Television

RiffTrax Live: Manos – The Hands of Fate

November 2, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Ever since RiffTrax Live: Manos the Hands of Fate aired in theaters nationwide, people have been asking us when it will be available for home viewing. Seriously, non-stop. Leaving […]

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Film

Ramones: It’s Alive 1974-1996

September 27, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Pioneers of punk the Ramones are one of the most celebrated rock acts of all time, and their place in music history is undeniable. As the quintessential garage band, […]

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Music, Television

Homage to Steve

September 14, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Originally released in 1984, this show features Martin’s Oscar-nominated short The Absent-Minded Waiter; his full performance at the Universal Amphitheatre from September 28, 1979; and “The Comedians Segment”.  *********************************************************************** […]

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Too Tough to Die: A Tribute to Johnny Ramone

September 13, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: On September 12th 2004, just two and a half days before Johnny Ramone’s death, a group of musicians and friends staged a benefit concert in Los Angeles to celebrate […]

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Music, Television

Rock ‘n’ Roll High School

September 6, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Vince Lombardi High School has quite a reputation: it’s the wildest, most rockin’ high school around! That is, until a thug of a principle, Miss Togar, comes along and […]

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Film, Music

Ricki and The Flash

August 30, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Meryl Streep takes on a whole new gig – a hard-rocking singer/guitarist – for Oscar®-winning director Jonathan Demme and Academy Award®-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody in Ricki and the Flash. […]

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Film, Music

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

August 29, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: The reunion of the Monty Python team on stage for the first time in over 30 years, and for the last time ever, was the most anticipated production of […]

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Film, Television

Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy

August 17, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Steve Martin’s first network special for NBC offers part concert footage (shot at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles) and part sketch comedy. *********************************************************************** Steve Martin: A Wild and […]

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Television

On Location with Steve Martin

August 10, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Steve Martin’s HBO special was recorded as one of the network’s On Location series of stand-up comedy specials. Taped on October 31, 1976, this previously unreleased show provides a […]

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Television

Punchline

August 3, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Comedy is no laughing matter for Oscar® winners Sally Field and Tom Hanks, who take center stage in the smash hit Punchline. Field (Forrest Gump, Mrs. Doubtfire) stars as […]

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