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Tag Archives: Documentary

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

October 31, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: A Revealing Look At The Classic Horror Series. In 1978, his horrific rampage through the town of Haddonfield changed movie history forever. His name was Michael Myers…and the night […]

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Hearts of Hate

October 15, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: There is a war being waged in Canada for young minds. It’s happening on the streets and in the schoolyards, erupting in violence and hate. Hard times-and harder hearts-have […]

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Oh Canada! Our Bought and Sold Out Land

October 8, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: This 2009 entertaining documentary film explores the history of banking, the selling out of the prosperity of Canada, the clearance sale of Canadian businesses and the political liquidation of […]

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How to Start Your Own Country

October 1, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: One morning, Danny Wallace decided to start his very own country. Little did he know it was a decision that would take him tens of thousands of miles across […]

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Television

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

I Love You Phillip Morris

September 18, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: A story so incredible, it could only be true. Jim Carrey stars in the wildly outrageous tale of a spectacularly charismatic con man’s journey from small-town businessman to flamboyant […]

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Film, Literature

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

The Unknown Marx Brothers

August 26, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: A unique look at film’s most original comedy legends. On Your Marx, Get Set, Go!! Experience the hopes, dreams, triumphs and defeats of the brothers simply known as Groucho, […]

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Film, Television

Monty Python: The Meaning of Live

August 22, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: The 90-minute documentary, directed by BAFTA award winning Roger Graef OBE, follows the stars of Monty Python as they reform and stage a marathon ten shows at The O2, […]

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Film, Television

Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar

August 15, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: The five surviving members of Monty Python have spent the last 20 years dismissing a reunion as ‘absolutely impossible’. Now, it seems, they’ve changed their minds… In this special […]

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The Death of Andy Kaufman

August 13, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: The Death of Andy Kaufman takes on the many mysteries and theories surrounding Andy Kaufman’s death, and through exclusive interviews with family and friends, rare performances by Kaufman, and […]

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Holy Flying Circus

August 8, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: In 1979 Monty Python’s Life of Brian caused controversy around the world. This is NOT their story… Holy Flying Circus is a fantastical re-imagining of the events leading up […]

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Film, Television

Monty Python: Almost the Truth – The Lawyers Cut

August 1, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: At last, for the first time ever (well, at least since the 30th anniversary!), the condensed history of Monty Python. It’s not all parrots, grail, and Brian. This is […]

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