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Tag Archives: Concert

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

January 7, 2014by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: The 1989 show returned to the roots of the series with an emphasis on comedy and eschewing the music that, by the 1987 show, had come to be an […]

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Television

Duran Duran: s/t (1981) Special Edition DVD

January 5, 2014by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: The Special Edition (2 CD and DVD) of Duran Duran’s 1981 debut is a limited edition collectors set, released by EMI on March 30, 2010. The DVD in the […]

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Music, Television

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball

January 3, 2014by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: After a six-year hiatus, the SECRET POLICEMAN’S BALL shows resumed with a strong hybrid of comedy and music. The humor reflected the emergence of a new wave of comedic […]

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Film

The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball

January 1, 2014by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball was the fourth of the benefit shows staged by the British Section of Amnesty International to raise funds for its research and campaign work […]

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Film, Television

The Secret Policeman’s Ball

December 30, 2013by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: The “Secret Policeman’s Ball,” co-created by Monty Python’s John Cleese, took place in London in June 1979. That show, and the now legendary series of benefit shows that followed […]

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Film

Pleasure at Her Majesty’s

December 13, 2013by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Back in the day, if you wanted to raise money you stood on street corner with a tin and a smile. Step forward Mr John Cleese, who rounded up […]

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Film, Television

RiffTrax Live: Plan 9 from Outer Space

December 9, 2013by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Join the stars of “Mystery Science Theater 3000” for the comedy event of the year! This one-night event will feature the world premiere of a new short and non-stop […]

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Film

A Hard Day’s Night

December 8, 2013by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: This strikingly original classic captures all the fun, excitement and unforgettable music of John, Paul, George and Ringo at the height of Beatlemania! It’s a wildly irreverent day in […]

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Film, Music

The Ed Sullivan Show, starring The Beatles

December 1, 2013by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Here are four of the most beloved shows in television history! On February 9, 1964, The Beatles step onto Ed Sullivan’s stage to make their U.S. TV debut. 73 […]

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Television

The Big Four: Live from Sofia, Bulgaria

November 24, 2013by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: The Big Four is an expression designating the 4 most important U.S. metal bands like Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax. These are also the 4 groups best known for […]

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Film, Music

Metallica: Français pour une nuit

November 17, 2013by The Thorn 2 Comments

Synopsis: Founded in Los Angeles in 1981 by drummer Lars Ulrich as well as guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, Metallica has become one of the most influential rock bands and has […]

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Film, Music

The Sisters Of Mercy: Wake

October 27, 2013by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: The Sisters of Mercy in concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London 18 June 1985: First and Last and Always / Body and Soul / Marian / No Time […]

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Film, Music

The Cure: Trilogy

October 20, 2013by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis:  Synopsis: Pornography, Disintegration, Bloodflowers – Live in Berlin Three of The Cure’s most admired and influential albums performed live in their entirety to sell-out crowds over two memorable nights […]

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