Category: Music
Posted on February 3, 2012 |
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Vienna Philharmonic: New Year's Concert (2012)
Music
The 2012 Vienna Philharmonic New Year’s Concert will be conducted by the Latvian conductor Mariss Jansons. Ever since the first concert together in April 1992, Mariss Jansons has belonged to the circle of conductors with whom the Vienna Philharmonic feels a special bond. The invitation to conduct the 2012 New Year’s Concert marks the approaching 20th anniversary of this collaboration, which since its onset has been characterized by mutual artistic and personal understanding as well as great respect.
Since 2003, Mariss Jansons has been Principal Conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and in 2004 became Principal Conductor of the Concertgebouw Orchestra as well. From 1979 until 2000 he was Principal Conductor of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, an ensemble which he formed into an orchestra of considerable international renown. Mariss Jansons has also had a long association with the St. Petersburg Philharmonic. From 1992 to 1997 he was Principal Guest Conductor of the London Philharmonic and from 1997 to 2004 he was Music Director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
2012 will be the second appearance for Mariss Jansons as conductor of the Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert. His first New Year's Concert in 2006 was widely acclaimed by both audiences and the media. In January 2011, Mariss Jansons conducts the Vienna Philharmonic in works of Shostakovich, Mahler and Berlioz.
Starring: Mariss Jansons, Vienna Philharmonic
Director: Mariss Jansons
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Posted on February 2, 2012 |
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Sting: Live in Berlin (2010)
Documentary | Music
Sting's Symphonicity tour with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performs in Berlin.
Starring: Sting, Branford Marsalis, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Director: Jim Gable
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Posted on January 31, 2012 |
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Three Colors: Blue / Trois couleurs: Bleu (1993)
Drama | Music | Mystery
First of a trilogy of films dealing with contemporary French society concerns how the wife of a composer deals with the death of her husband and child.
Starring: Juliette Binoche, Zbigniew Zamachowski, Julie Delpy, Benoît Régent
Director: Krzysztof Kieslowski
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Tags: Benoît Régent, Julie Delpy, Juliette Binoche, Krzysztof Kieslowski, Zbigniew Zamachowski
Posted on January 30, 2012 |
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Girls' Generation ~ Japan 1st Tour (2011)
Music
The First Japan Arena Tour is the first Japanese concert tour by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation to promote their 2011 self-titled album in Japanese.
Starring: Girls' Generation
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Posted on January 18, 2012 |
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An Evening with 'Il Divo': Live in Barcelona (2009)
Music
Comprised of Spanish baritone Carlos Marin, Swiss tenor Urs Buhler, American tenor David Miller and French crooner Sébastien Izambard, the cosmopolitan vocal ensemble Il Divo earned a widespread and devoted following of fans from all over the world, with its soft, easy listening-style pop. That group headlines this 2009 concert film; selections include "Unbreak My Heart," "Amazing Grace," "Nights in White Satin" and many more.
Starring: Il Divo
Director: Nick Wickham
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Posted on January 17, 2012 |
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Ray (2004)
Biography | Drama | Music
Born in a poor town in Georgia, Ray Charles went blind at the age of seven shortly after witnessing his younger brother's accidental death. Inspired by a fiercely independent mother who insisted he make his own way in the world, Charles found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard. Touring across the Southern musical circuit, the soulful singer gained a reputation and then exploded with worldwide fame when he pioneered incorporating gospel, country, jazz and orchestral influences into his inimitable style. As he revolutionized the way people appreciated music, he simultaneously fought segregation in the very clubs that launched him and championed artists' rights within the corporate music business.
Starring: Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Clifton Powell, Harry Lennix
Director: Taylor Hackford
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Posted on January 3, 2012 |
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AC/DC: Let There Be Rock (1980)
Documentary | Music
The only movie powered by AC/DC. This legendary concert film, covering a 1979 Paris concert during the Australian heavy metal band's "Highway To Hell" tour showcases the power and precision that the quintet bring to vicious rockers like "Whole Lotta Rosie" and "Let There Be Rock." Pixie-ish lead guitarist Angus Young, attired in his trademark school-boy's uniform, takes center stage with his energetic antics and frenetic solos, while the rest of the band crank out their minimalist boogie with quiet determination. Interview segments and humorous backstage footage show another side to the thuggish musicians, especially AC/DC's flamboyant lead singer Bon Scott, who died two months after this filmed concert.
Starring: AC/DC, Phil Rudd, Ronald Belford Scott, Cliff Williams, Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Director: Eric Dionysius, Eric Mistler
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Posted on January 3, 2012 |
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The Full Monty (1997)
Comedy | Drama | Music
Set in the British steel town of Sheffield, a group of out-of-work steel workers are organized by fun loving, slightly irresponsible Gaz into a Chippendale-style dance troupe. The group is made up of Dave, Gaz's overweight best friend who has recently been struck with impotency; Gerald, an ex-forman and amateur ballroom dancer; Horse, an old guy with dance moves that slightly resemble the funky chicken, the bus stop, and the bump; and Guy, who, despite his love of classic Hollywood musicals, is hopelessly cursed with no sense of rhythm. Despite these handicaps, they are soon dancing to the sounds of Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate, Gary Glitter, Sister Sledge, and Tom Jones.
Starring: Robert Carlyle, Tom Wilkinson, Mark Addy, William Snape, Steve Huison, Paul Barber, Hugo Speer
Director: Peter Cattaneo
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Tags: Hugo Speer, Mark Addy, Paul Barber, Peter Cattaneo, Robert Carlyle, Steve Huison, Tom Wilkinson, William Snape
Posted on January 2, 2012 |
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August Rush (2007)
Drama | Music | Romance
A charismatic young Irish guitarist and a sheltered young cellist have a chance encounter one magical night above New York's Washington Square, but are soon torn apart, leaving in their wake an infant, orphaned by circumstance. Years later, performing on the streets of New York and cared for by a mysterious stranger who gives him the name August Rush, the child uses his remarkable musical talent to seek the parents from whom he was separated at birth.
Starring: Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Terrence Howard, Robin Williams
Director: Kirsten Sheridan
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Posted on December 29, 2011 |
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Michael Buble Meets Madison Square Garden (2009)
Documentary | Music
This musical release from singer Michael Buble captures a live performance by the artist, recorded at Madison Square Garden in front of an ecstatic crowd. Some of the tracks featured in the performance include I'm Your Man, I've Got the World on a String, and Crazy Little Thing Called Love.
Starring: Michael Bublé, Naturally 7
Director: Jason Hehir, Dick Carruthers
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Posted on December 22, 2011 |
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Usher: OMG Tour, Live From London (2011)
Music
Usher is the reigning King Of R n B with album sales in the multi-millions, hit singles around the world and sold out concerts wherever he goes. This concert was filmed in high definition at London s O2 Arena in the spring of 2011 on Usher s OMG Tour in support of his chart topping Raymond V Raymond album. It s a spectacular show with amazing lighting, incredible staging and stunning pyrotechnics. There are multiple costume changes and brilliant choreography which shed light on the story behind the songs in dramatic and ground breaking ways. Despite the epic scale the charisma and talent of Usher and his music are what dominate the show. He is a supreme entertainer and for those lucky enough to be at this show it is a memory that will stay with them forever. Bonus Features On The Shoulder Of Giants behind the scenes with Usher and his team as they put the O2 show together. New Look a short piece about Usher s New Look Foundation in London.
Starring: Usher
Director: Dick Carruthers
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Posted on December 22, 2011 |
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Shakira: Live from Paris / Shakira: En Vivo Desde Paris (2011)
Documentary | Music
Shakira: En vivo desde Paris (English: Live from Paris) is the concert from the upcoming fourth live album by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira. It features performances from the June 13 and 14 concerts in Paris, France.
Starring: Shakira, Sanziana
Director: Nick Wickham
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Posted on December 22, 2011 |
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Taking Off (1971)
Comedy | Drama | Music
Unable to deal with her parents, Jeannie Tyne runs away from home. Larry and Lyne Tyne search for her, and in the process meet other people whose children ran away. With their children gone, the parents are now free to rediscover/enjoy life.
Starring: Lynn Carlin, Buck Henry, Georgia Engel, Tony Harvey, Audra Lindley
Director: Milos Forman
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Posted on December 20, 2011 |
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Bedways (2010)
Drama | Music | Romance
Director Nina Bader wants to shoot a film about love and sex and invites her actor-friends Hans and Marie for screen tests for a couple of days. For Nina love is not necessarily a matter of emotion– she is rather looking for an authentic depiction of sex. The intimate collaboration turns into experiments with film, love and bodies and finally has an impact on the private relationships between the three of them. It seems that the boundaries between acting and reality begin to disappear.
Starring: Miriam Mayet, Matthias Faust, Lana Cooper, Laura Tonke, Arno Frisch
Director: Rolf Peter Kahl
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Tags: Arno Frisch, Lana Cooper, Laura Tonke, Matthias Faust, Miriam Mayet, Rolf Peter Kahl
Posted on December 13, 2011 |
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Glee: The 3D Concert Movie / Glee: The Concert Movie (2011)
Documentary | Music
The multi-generational phenomenon that has inspired millions to embrace their inner-Gleek will soon bring them together to experience Glee a whole new way.
Starring: Dianna Agron, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, Kevin McHale, Heather Morris, Amber Riley, Naya Rivera, Mark Salling, Jenna Ushkowitz, Harry Shum Jr., Chord Overstreet, Ashley Fink, Riker Lynch
Director: Kevin Tancharoen
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Tags: Amber Riley, Ashley Fink, Chord Overstreet, Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith, Darren Criss, Dianna Agron, Harry Shum Jr., Heather Morris, Jenna Ushkowitz, Kevin McHale, Kevin Tancharoen, Lea Michele, Mark Salling, Naya Rivera, Riker Lynch
Posted on December 12, 2011 |
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Adele: Live at the Royal Albert Hall (2011)
Documentary | Music
Recorded at the height of what has been an amazing year for Adele, "Live At The Albert Hall" will be available on DVD and Blue-ray, and features the full 90 minute performance, plus special behind the scenes footage shot throughout that day. The package also includes an exclusive live CD of the entire show. This is the first time fans will be able to hear all of Adele's hits and best loved songs on one CD plus her stunning covers of Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" and The Steeldrivers "If It Hadn't Been For Love".
Starring: Adele, Samuel Dixon, Miles Robertson, Ben Thomas, Tim Van Der Kuil, Derrick Wright
Director: Paul Dugdale
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Posted on December 9, 2011 |
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Kylie Minogue: Aphrodite les Folies – Live in London (2011)
Music
Two hours of classic Kylie, capturing the energy, grandeur and extravagance of the massively acclaimed Aphrodite: Les Folies tour. Filmed at Kylie's triumphant O2 Arena show in London, this concert film was produced using a lavishly hi-tech multi-camera shoot affording the viewer a spectacular experience from start to finish. The 2-hour show proved to be one of the most elaborate and extravagant productions ever staged by a pop performer, a multi-million dollar visual and musical feast, that delighted critics and fans alike wherever it played. Now Kylie's fans can re-live the experience with this amazing 2-hour document, which includes all of her best-known modern hits- "Can t Get You Out Of My Head", "Spinning Around"- as well as her four Billboard Club smashes from 2010's acclaimed "Aphrodite" album including "All The Lovers" and "Get Outta My Way".
Starring: Kylie Minogue
Director: Kylie Minogue
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Posted on December 9, 2011 |
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Quadrophenia (1979)
Crime | Drama | Music
London, 1965: Like many other youths, Jimmy hates the philistine life, especially his parents and his job in a company's mailing division. Only when he's together with his friends, a 'Mod' clique, cruises London on his motor-scooter and hears music such as that of 'The Who' and 'The High Numbers', he feels free and accepted. However, it's a flight into an illusionary world.
Starring: Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Philip Davis
Director: Franc Roddam
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Posted on December 8, 2011 |
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Il Divo: Live in London (2011)
Music
Il Divo returned to the live arena for the first time in 2 years on August 2, 2011 to perform at the iconic home of the English National Opera, the London Coliseum. Accompanied by the world famous Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, this show marked a triumphant return for Il Divo, performing new material from their album Wicked Game as well many of their favourite, well known classics. The concert features the albums’ title track “Wicked Game”, “Crying”, “Come What May”, “Time To Say Goodbye” and “Dov’è L’amore”, which Il Divo premiered at the Classic Brit Awards 2011, where they collected a prestigious award for Artist of the Decade. This 90 minute concert captures Il Divo at their best, while behind the scenes documentary footage of Il Divo, allows us closer to the band during recording sessions for Wicked Game, on their promotional travels, at rehearsals for the concert and on the night of the show.
Starring: Il Divo
Director: Justin Mabardi
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Posted on December 7, 2011 |
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Chicago: Live in Concert (2003)
Music
The band performs some of its greatest hits before a live and enthusiastic audience as part of the Soundstage series jointly produced by WTTW, the PBS station in Chicago, and HD Ready. Original broadcast date: June 2003.
Starring: Robert Lamm, James Pankow, Lee Loughnane, Walter Parazaider, Jason Scheff
Director: Joe Thomas
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