One Chance (2013)
Biography | Comedy | Drama | Music
The true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night who became a phenomenon after being chosen for — and ultimately winning — "Britain's Got Talent".
Starring: James Corden, Alexandra Roach, Julie Walters, Colm Meaney, Mackenzie Crook, Valeria Bilello, Jemmima Rooper
Director: David Frankel
Juno Awards of 2014 (TV 2014)
Awards | Music
The Juno Awards of 2014 honoured Canadian music industry achievements in the latter part of 2012 and in most of 2013. The awards were presented in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada during the weekend of 29–30 March 2014. The main ceremony took place at the MTS Centre and was televised on CTV.
Starring: Classified, Johnny Reid, Serena Ryder, Gord Bamford, Dean Brody, Classified, Brett Kissel, Matt Mays, Sarah McLachlan, OneRepublic, Serena Ryder, The Sheepdogs, Tegan and Sara, Walk off the Earth
Mistaken For Strangers (2013)
Comedy | Documentary | Music
In 2010, rock band The National were about to embark on the biggest tour of their career. After ten years as a band, and five critically acclaimed albums, they were finally enjoying wider recognition. Lead singer Matt Berninger invited his younger brother, Tom, to join the tour's crew. A budding horror filmmaker, Tom – who is nine years younger than Matt and listens exclusively to heavy metal – decided to bring his camera along. Tom's at sea in the world of indie rock, and living in his brother's shadow brings out the younger sibling in him – he drinks, complains, and struggles to balance his ambition with his tour responsibilities. The result is a film about brothers and about making something of your own.
Starring: Tom Berninger, Matt Berninger, Bryce Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Bryan Devendorf, Scott Devendorf
Director: Tom Berninger
The Rolling Stones: Let's Spend the Night Together (1982)
Documentary | Music
In the tradition of Hollywood directors taking on the task of documenting rock & roll event, Hal Ashby's 'Let's Spend the Night Together' is a record of the Rolling Stones' 1981 U.S. tour. Filmed at just two venues, it beautifully captures the spirit of the shows and the hard work that goes into staging a Stones concert.
Starring: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, Ron Wood, Ian Stewart, Ian McLagan, Ernie Watts, Bobby Keys
Director: Hal Ashby
Alan & Hacken Live 2013 (2013)
Music
Having stuck around for ten years, Alan Tam and Hacken Lee plan to do more as a duo than just singing. Bringing audiences laughter, memories and secrets, their 10th anniversary tour opened in Hong Kong to great reception and drew its curtains in Beijing. Performing a stand-up section penned by famous comedian Dayo Wong, the pair donned a black gold and silver look to make fun of the showbiz as well as the city's hot current affairs in their Alan & Hacken Live 2013 concert.
Starring: Alan Tam, Hacken Lee
Gabrielle (2013)
Drama | Music | Romance
Gabrielle is a young woman with Williams syndrome who has a contagious joie de vivre and an exceptional musical gift. Since she met her boyfriend Martin, at the recreation centre where they are choir members, they have been inseparable. However, because they are "different," their loved ones are fearful of their relationship. As the choir prepares for an important music festival, Gabrielle does everything she can to gain her independence. As determined as she is, Gabrielle must still confront other people's prejudices as well as her own limitations in the hope of experiencing a love far from the "ordinary".
Starring: Gabrielle Marion-Rivard, Alexandre Landry, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin
Director: Louise Archambault
Immortal Beloved (1994)
Biography | Drama | Music | Romance
Shortly after Ludwig van Beethoven's death, a mysterious letter signed by the musical genius appears: "What longings with tears for you…my life…my everything…farewell then…Go on loving me, ever yours, ever mine, forever, L.." These mysterious words prove the existence of one true love for Beethoven in the midst of numerous affairs – and never a marriage – with countesses. However, throughout history, Beethoven's "Immortal Beloved" remains unknown until now, where with enough evidence, Beethoven's "longing" is revealed, disclaiming all previous theories and biographies about one of the greatest composers who ever lived.
Starring: Gary Oldman, Jeroen Krabbé, Isabella Rossellini, Johanna ter Steege, Marco Hofschneider, Barry Humphries
Director: Bernard Rose
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story / Walk Hard (2007)
Comedy | Drama | Music
America loves Cox! Behind the music is the up-and-down-and-up-again story of a legend whose songs would change a nation. On his rock 'n' roll spiral, Cox sleeps with 411 women, marries three times, has 22 kids and 14 stepkids, stars in his own '70s TV variety show, collects friends ranging from Elvis to the Beatles to a chimp, and gets addicted to – and then kicks – every drug known to man… but despite it all, Cox grows into a national icon and eventually earns the love of a good woman – longtime backup singer Darlene. This Blu-ray release includes both the Theatrical Version and the Director's Cut of the movie.
Starring: John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer, Raymond J. Barry, Kristen Wiig, Tim Meadows, Jack McBrayer
Director: Jake Kasdan
The Eddy Duchin Story (1956)
Biography | Drama | Music | Romance
The life story of the famous pianist and band-leader of the 1930s and 1940s.
Starring: Kim Novak, Rex Thompson, James Whitmore, Victoria Shaw, Tyrone Power, Shepperd Strudwick
Director: George Sidney
Saving Mr. Banks (2013)
Biography | Comedy | Drama | Family | History | Music
Author P.L. Travers travels from London to Hollywood as Walt Disney adapts her novel Mary Poppins for the big screen.
Starring: Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Colin Farrell, Paul Giamatti, Jason Schwartzman, Ruth Wilson, B.J. Novak
Director: John Lee Hancock
The BRIT Awards 2014 (TV 2014)
Awards | Music
The 2014 BRIT Awards were held on 19 February 2014. It was the 34th edition of the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards. The awards ceremony was held at The O2 Arena in London, presented by James Corden for the fourth consecutive year. Arctic Monkeys and One Direction both won the most awards, winning two awards each. A new glossy black finish design statue designed by fashion designer Philip Treacy was presented for the first time.
Starring: James Corden, Arctic Monkeys, Bastille, Luke Evans, Ellie Goulding, Niall Horan, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Beyoncé Knowles, Lorde, Zayn Malik, Bruno Mars, Kate Moss, One Direction, Liam Payne, Katy Perry
O Lucky Man! (1973)
Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Music
This sprawling, surrealist musical serves as an allegory for the pitfalls of capitalism, as it follows the adventures of a young coffee salesman in Europe. Many actors play multiple roles, giving the film a stagy tone.
Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Ralph Richardson, Rachel Roberts, Arthur Lowe, Helen Mirren, Graham Crowden
Director: Lindsay Anderson
Born This Way / Upon a Midnight Clear (2009)
Animation | Drama | Family | Music
Frost, teen girl on the outside of the "cool" high school clique, struggles to find a way to fit in. When a miracle happens and she is granted three wishes, everything is flipped on its head.
Starring: Leah Gaston, Charles Duran, Silver Renee, Dimitrius Pulido, Devon Sinclair, Richard Dodwell, Russell Minton, Jourdan Gibson, Beth Burroughs
Director: Arik Renee Avila
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Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
Biography | Drama | Music
Biography of Loretta Lynn, a country and western singer who rose from poverty to fame.
Starring: Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, Beverly D'Angelo, Levon Helm, William Sanderson, Pat Patterson
Director: Michael Apted
JJ Lin ～Dreams Come True～ Micro Film (2013)
Music
JJ Lin marked his tenth anniversary this year with his tenth album Stories Untold. Ten short music movies were especially made to complement the album's ten songs and stories. JJ invited many friends and actors to participate in the short movies, including Charlene Choi, Amber Kuo, Mayday, Leehom Wang, Teresa Daley, Tai Bo, Diana Wang, Hibino Akira, Da Mouth's Harry Chang, Brandon Chang, Alice Tzeng, Angus Chang, Huang Chien Wei, Jozie Lu and Renzo Liu. The names behind the camera are equally impressive with Chang Rong Ji, Hsu Yun Hsuan, Hsu Yun Ting, Chen Ying Chih, Jennifer, David Barker, Liao Ming Yi, Bill Bounce, Fu Tien Yu and DJ Chen directing.
Starring: Lin Junjie
Eason's Life Concert Live (2013)
Music
"No encores, little talking and more singing." Prepping his audiences for his 2013 concert with such an announcement, Eason Chan did what he said, saving the fuss of putting up glamorous dance routines and inviting guests, but also finally answering fans' encore requests. Performing old and new songs at ease, Eason revisited classics like "Every Tomorrow," "The Wheel of Time," "The Ferris Wheels of Happiness" and "Faith."
Starring: Eason Chan
Grace Unplugged (2013)
Drama | Music
Having just turned 18, Grace Trey aspires to more than just singing at her church, where the worship leader is her father-a former pop star. So, with the help of Mossy, her dad's former manager, Grace records a cover version of her dad's old Top-10 hit, runs off to Los Angeles, and begins toto taste the kind of stardom she's always dreamed about. Yet with each rung of the ladder she climbs, Grace feels more and more pressure to compromise her values, further straining her relationship with her parents. Will everything she experiences lead her to reject her faith or rediscover it?
Starring: AJ Michalka, James Denton, Kevin Pollak, Shawnee Smith, Michael Welch, Chris Ellis
Director: Brad J. Silverman
Aaron Kwok de Showy Masquerade World Tour Live in Concert (2013)
Music
The 48-year-old Dancing King of Hong Kong Aaron Kwok is still rebellious and charming as ever. Without holding back a bit of his star appeal, Aaron opened with an amazing 17 concerts in Hong Kong followed by stops in Taiwan, Singapore, Macau, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Baring his muscles and sporting a Spiderman look, Aaron wowed the audiences with his stunning looks as well as his flawless dance routines.
Starring: Aaron Kwok
Grace Unplugged (2013)
Drama | Music
Having just turned 18, Grace Trey aspires to more than just singing at her church, where the worship leader is her father-a former pop star. So, with the help of Mossy, her dad's former manager, Grace records a cover version of her dad's old Top-10 hit, runs off to Los Angeles, and begins toto taste the kind of stardom she's always dreamed about. Yet with each rung of the ladder she climbs, Grace feels more and more pressure to compromise her values, further straining her relationship with her parents. Will everything she experiences lead her to reject her faith or rediscover it?
Starring: AJ Michalka, James Denton, Kevin Pollak, Shawnee Smith, Michael Welch, Chris Ellis
Director: Brad J. Silverman
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I Used to Be Darker (2013)
Drama | Family | Music
When Taryn, a Northern Irish runaway, finds herself in trouble in Ocean City, she seeks refuge with her aunt and uncle in Baltimore. But Kim and Bill have problems of their own: they're trying to handle the end of their marriage gracefully for the sake of their daughter Abby, just home from her first year of college. A story of family revelations, people finding each other and letting each other go, looking for love where they've found it before and, when that doesn't work, figuring out where they might find it next.
Starring: Deragh Campbell, Hannah Gross, Ned Oldham, Kim Taylor, Nicholas Petr, Geoff Grace
Director: Matthew Porterfield
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