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Charming and frequently hilarious, IFC Films' Camp is like ... Read more

Charming and frequently hilarious, IFC Films' Camp is like Fame for the musical-theater set. It's set at Camp Ovation, a summer retreat for budding actors and singers who chant Stephen Sondheim's "Losing My Mind" on their bus rather than "99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall." Into this environment comes a--gasp!--straight male, Vlad (Daniel Letterle), who turns upside down the lives of wallflower Ellen (Joanna Chilcoat), cross-dressing Michael (Robin DeJesus), and instructor Bert Hanley (Don Dixon), a frustrated one-hit-wonder composer. Camp was written and directed by Todd Graff, himself a Broadway veteran, based on his experiences at New York's musical camp Stagedoor Manor (which was attended by Natalie Portman and Robert Downey Jr., among others). The characters are a bit thin and the plot somewhat predictable, but the musical numbers are a lot of fun--older tunes are mixed with originals by Stephen Trask (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), Michael Gore (Fame), and Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Seussical the Musical)--and fans of musicals will love the many inside jokes, especially those relating to Sondheim. --David Horiuchi Minimize

If you've spent any time at all in a movie theater or in fr ... Read more

If you've spent any time at all in a movie theater or in front of a TV set during prime time over the past four decades, chances are good you've encountered Dave Grusin along the way. In addition to a formidable body of work as a jazz recording artist, this pianist, composer, arranger, and winner of 10 Grammys, an Oscar, and has scored some of the most entertaining and enduring films of the past half-century, including The Graduate, Three Days of the Condor, On Golden Pond, Tootsie, The Champ, Milagro Beanfield War, The Firm, and many others. On the small screen, Grusin composed scores and themes for It Takes a Thief, The Bold Ones, Maude, Baretta, St. Elsewhere and other popular TV series. His jazz recordings have topped the charts for the past three decades. Grusin steps out from behind the various machinations of film and television production to take center stage on An Evening with Dave Grusin, a groundbreaking live recording that captures him conducting and performing with a host of stars, and backed by the 75-piece Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida, in December 2009. The perforamnce is a collection of songs by Grusin, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin and Henry Mancini. Guest performers on the date include Jon Secada, Patti Austin, Monica Mancini, Gary Burton, Arturo Sandoval, Nestor Torres and Sammy Figueroa. "This recording was a great opportunity to revisit some of my previous film work," says Grusin, "as well as performing music by George Gershwin, and some material from West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein, two giants among American composers. And I'm especially fond of the Henry Mancini songs. Hank was a friend of mine, and a mentor who helped so many of us get into the business of film scoring." This groundbreaking project, which is the first music performance to be simultaneously released on CD, Blu-ray, and iPad App brings together a team of world class experts. The team includes award winning producers Larry Rosen and the legendary Phil Ramone; multi-Grammy winning recording engineers Eric Shilling and Frank Filipetti; and the cutting edge iPad App development team from ROBA Interactive. AsProducer Phil Ramone said, "Welcome to the future of the music biz!" Minimize

Is there any possible downside to accepting an invitation f ... Read more

Is there any possible downside to accepting an invitation from Vincent Price to spend an evening in a creepy mansion that was built on something called 'Haunted Hill?' If so, Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett of Mystery Science Theater 3000® fame couldn't find it! In fact they were so eager to join Mr. Price and his terrifying moustache that they riffed the film live, on-stage, and now you can reap the rewards from the safety of home with this Live show DVD! Yes, horror classic House on Haunted Hill provides a mesmerizing walk down 'people actually used to find this SCARY?!?' lane. Join the RiffTrax® guys as they bring their special brand of rapid-fire comedic commentary to every skeleton-hanging-from-visible-wires, clumsy sexual overtone, and a stunningly inept test pilot whose 'heroics' typically lead him to bloody his own nose after locking himself in a broom closet! The guys are joined by guest riffer Paul F. Tompkins, comedy person extraordinaire and quite a snappy dresser to boot! They also riff two vintage, never-before-seen shorts live on-stage: Paper and I, in which a small boy is haunted by a talking paper bag, and Magical Disappearing Money, about a supermarket witch whose main concern is that you don't spend too much on rice. No, seriously, that's what they're really about! Join Mike, Kevin, Bill and Paul for an unforgettable All Hallow's Eve of mind-melting comedy! Minimize

The career of the British Invasion pop group Herman's Hermi ... Read more

The career of the British Invasion pop group Herman's Hermits was in full, fan-shrieking, disc-selling orbit when their first top-billed movie came to theaters, so maybe it's only natural to think NASA would want to name a rocket after them. Well, at least that's what's at stake in this 1966 romp that has the five lads on a U.S. tour, where they're mobbed by various birds - and secretly monitored by a nerdy scientist to determine if they are rocket worthy. Yes, Hold On! is not so much about making sense as it is about having fun. A double fistful of Hermits' songs (including the Top-10 hits "A Must to Avoid" and "Leaning on the Lamp Post") adds to the good times. Shelley Fabares, no stranger to the charts with 1962's "Johnny Angel", costars. Minimize

Intriguing for all ages, and for anyone who want to relax b ... Read more

Intriguing for all ages, and for anyone who want to relax by watching and enjoying long and undisturbed video clips and images of a beautiful tropical island, animals and the ocean; all with gentle, natural sounds. This set takes you for a relaxed journey to the Utila Island, in the Caribbean. Whether on land or sea, the sights and sounds of this tropical haven are certain to enthrall, entertain and relax travelers, divers, ecologists, snorkelers, professionals, and students alike. Contents On video and in pictures, you'll witness firsthand a traveler's and SCUBA diver's view of the Utila, Bay Islands, in Honduras. Whilst enjoying nature's sounds, you'll enjoy the Caribbean land, nature, animals, the ocean, amazing sunsets, and more... First DVD-ROM: Aprox. 75 min. - NTSC video standard definition (SD) DVD. Widescreen or regular Second DVD-ROM 187 Hi-Res. Images / Photos (in standard JPG format). Viewable as a computer slide show, or with many TV / DVD slideshow software ( slide show software not included) - Minimize

Airdate 11/01/09  They are  the bane of Hollywood: criminal ... Read more

Airdate 11/01/09  They are  the bane of Hollywood: criminals who illegally record movies and distribute them on the black market, sometimes before the movies even reach the theater. Of the 400 or so movies released every year in the United States, each one will most likely be pirated, and it's costing the film industry billions in lost revenue. With organized crime involved, movie pirating is a thriving industry, made worse by the speed of the Internet. Lesley Stahl reports.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply. Minimize

VHS VIDEO! Alaska: Spirit Of The Wild! Narrated by Charlton ... Read more

VHS VIDEO! Alaska: Spirit Of The Wild! Narrated by Charlton Heston! Originally filmed in IMAX. Video Digitally Remastered From Large Film Format! The majestic beauty of Alaska is displayed masterfully in this film, which was originally presented in IMAX theaters and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary in 1998. The landscape of Alaska is shown in magnificent aerial shots, and "white thunder," the spectacular sight when enormous icebergs break off from glaciers, is shown in exquisitely sharp footage. As might be expected, much of the film is devoted to Alaska's abundant wildlife, including moose, bears, seals, wolves, caribou, musk oxen, and whales. The narration, delivered by actor Charlton Heston, provides informative background on the animals, but the star of the film is always the stunning camera work. An underwater shot taken in the midst of dozens of diving seals is particularly memorable, and scenes of humpback whales breaching on the surface are simply spectacular. Bears fight each other over the best fishing spots, and even their prey, the salmon swimming upstream, are featured in an underwater montage showing their life cycle. Animals that actually welcome the Alaskan winter, polar bears, are shown as they search the snowy landscape for prey. And a traditional whale hunt by an Inuit tribe is shown. This film is intelligently produced, and the astounding quality of the photography makes it a true treat for the eyes. --Robert J. McNamara Minimize

Deluxe 2-Disc Set! On May 18th and 19th 2006, Phil Lesh an ... Read more

Deluxe 2-Disc Set! On May 18th and 19th 2006, Phil Lesh and Friends electrified The Warfield Theater in San Francisco, CA with two nights of music that never failed to satisfy. The venerable theater had been visited many times by Phil Lesh and Friends, but never by this exact group. Joining Phil on bass and lead vocals are Joan Osborne, John Scofield and Larry Campbell on guitars, Rob Barraco on keyboards, John Molo on drums and Greg Osby on saxophone. This group of assembled Friends combines a strong jazz background with a touch of blues, a pinch of soul, a good helping of groove, and just the right amount of jamming to keep the faithful dancing well into the early morning. Phil Lesh - electric bass and vocals / Joan Osborne - vocals / John Scofield - guitar / Larry Campbell - guitar, pedal steel, fiddle, mandolin, vocals / Greg Osby - saxophones / Rob Barraco - keyboards, vocals / John Molo - drums DVD Track Listing: Uncle John's Band / Eyes of the World / St. Stephen / The Eleven / Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) / All Along the Watchtower / New Speedway Boogie / Unbroken Chain / Help On the Way / Slipknot! / Franklin's Tower Disc 2: "The Art of Improvisation: Jazz and Rock" (Phil Lesh discusses with John Scofield and Greg Osby) · Free Improvisation played by Phil Lesh, John Scofield, John Molo and Greg Osby · Backstage footage Minimize

The stars of Mystery Science Theater 3000® are bringing rap ... Read more

The stars of Mystery Science Theater 3000® are bringing rapid-fire, sarcastic justice to the educational shorts of yesteryear with Order in the Shorts! Join Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett for their signature brand of hilarious commentary on classics like Story of a Teenage Drug Addict, a stirring tale about what happens when extremely unattractive old-timey people discover narcotics. Or how about Mr. Moto Takes A Walk, in which a young lady walks her leashed monkey through the zoo in an effort to teach him the alphabet - a story so strange, it must be true! Internet superstar Veronica Belmont joins in to riff on American Thrift, a film so misguided in focus that it can be described in only one word: indescribable! Get ready for two hours of non-stop laughter from the masters of movie mockery! You'll be hitting your own head with a gavel and calling for Order in the Shorts! Minimize

Screen legend and Academy Award-winner Bette Davis ( All Ab ... Read more

Screen legend and Academy Award-winner Bette Davis ( All About Eve , Dark Victory ) stars with Emmy-nominee Barry Sullivan ( Rich Man, Poor Man ) in this compelling look at why people drift apart in marriage and seek divorce, with all its consequences. Minimize

This is a story about 2 Italian artists, Roberto Ciulli, di ... Read more

This is a story about 2 Italian artists, Roberto Ciulli, director & founder of the "Theater an der Ruhr" in Mülheim, Germany & Paolo Magelli, a director who thrives on traveling from country to country. When Paolo was 15, he first saw one of Roberto's productions & soon after decided to become a theatre director himself. After starting in his hometown of Prato, he moved to Belgrade where he staged a series of significant productions. After 18 years, he transferred to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, & became one of the most prominent names in Croatian theatre. Roberto had also made connections with Yugoslavian theatre, where he & Paolo met & became very close friends. At the beginning of the 90's, however, Yugoslavia was falling apart, & the 2 old friends were caught on opposing sides, Croatia & Serbia. After 3 years of not speaking to each other, Roberto & Paolo slowly began to re-establish their broken contacts. At that time Roberto also started to think about his advancing age, fearing that his theatre might disappear if something happened to him. After a long discussion, the men agreed that Paolo would slowly take over his theatre. Roberto would stay on, but only as an actor. Following the artists for 2 years, the filmmakers delve into their pasts, exploring how their friendship was born & if it will survive through their first collaborative work. For Paolo, it requires a halt to his Gypsy wanderings. For Roberto, it means-after a reign of twenty some years-relinquishing control of his theatre to a man who bristles at the thought of settling in one place for too long. This film follows the two men as they negotiate a friendship complicated by the political, professional & personal challenges the two must navigate, so that both men find fulfillment & peace-not only with each other but within themselves. Roberto & Paolo is not only a story about the fusion of lands & cultures, lives & destinies-above everything else, this is a story about friendship. Minimize

Help Us Get The Word Out Get this Limited Run Special Editi ... Read more

Help Us Get The Word Out Get this Limited Run Special Edition DVD Before iTunes and Theaters Running Time - 90 Minutesplus over 30 minutes of Bonus Materials•Rick-o-Rama •Paintball Pain Testing •Puke Machine R&D •Buying the Van •Akrobatik vs Hugh •Dong Shopping •Jeff Koen-Stand-up bit •Making Of BSSM •& special Drinking GameSynopsis-Out of boredom and peer pressure, three best friends (Dan, Mark, and Hugh) go to visit Dan's sister for dinner. Soon after meeting Dan's brother-in-law Rick, the trio finds themselves miles from home and far outside their comfort zone. What started off as an innocent trip spirals into an outrageous series of events none of them were prepared for.What the critics are saying."At first glance, this story of three normal dudes trying to get through a raucous night out will bring back memories of "American Graffiti" and "The Hangover." Thanks to a great cast with impeccable comic timing, "Heavy Times" stands on its own." - Charles Tatum, eFilmcritic.com"Technically, the film thrives. The cinematography is clean, the sound levels are all mixed well, and the soundtrack is surprisingly kick ass." - Scott Knopf, Filmthreat"The well-defined personalities and sharply mapped out characters allow the viewing experience to be far more meaningful in a genre where the comedies tend to be cheap, tawdry, and bong–obsessed. Heavy Times lets its story take the lead, allowing the film to emerge as a strongly acted and obscenely funny excursion that will make as lasting of an impression on audiences as Rick himself." - Joe E. Holman, Holmans Movie Review"...this is an original road trip–style flick unlike any that have come before it. The dialogue addresses so many instances in every day banter we would all like to deconstruct. But nothing is "like" anything, just ask Gunther." - Geofree Capodanno, TheMan-Cave"The journey this everyday trio of nobodies take isn't to Montreal, but into and outside themselves. They learn a little more both about who they are and about the world at large; because they are our surrogates, we get to experience some of that journey for ourselves too. This story delights in dragging us along with the lead trio into places none of us want to go but we leave smiling nonetheless." - Hal Astell, Apocalypse Later"Heavy Times shares the awkward spirit of films like Tim Skousen's The Sasquatch Gang, Terry Zwigoff's Ghost World or Jared Hess' Napoleon Dynamite in its small, core cast of characters" - Rondal, Strange Kids ClubThis product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply. Minimize

"In Super Overdrive Live" was filmed at the Congress Theate ... Read more

"In Super Overdrive Live" was filmed at the Congress Theater, Chicago for the US TV series Soundstage and originally broadcast in America in July 2009. The show sees Billy Idol, with trademark sneer and peroxide hair very much to the fore, reunited with guitarist Steve Stevens, who played on (& sometimes co-wrote) all his eighties songs. The track list runs from early Generation X hits, through his classic solo singles and up to tracks from his most recent album "The Devil's Playground". Idol is a fantastic live performer who oozes onstage charisma and the audience rocks along to every minute of this mesmerizing concert. Lineup: Billy Idol (vocals); Steve Stevens (guitars); Brian Tichy (drums); Stephen McGrath (bass); Derek Sherinian (keyboards) TRACK LISTING: 1) Super Overdrive 2) Dancing With Myself 3) Flesh For Fantasy 4) Touch My Love 5) White Wedding 6) Scream 7) Eyes Without A Face 8) Cry 9) Blue Highway 10) Ready Steady Go 11) Rebel Yell 12) Kiss Me Deadly Minimize

This exclusive Ghost Hunters bundle includes all the episod ... Read more

This exclusive Ghost Hunters bundle includes all the episodes (plus never-before-seen bonus footage) from the first 5 seasons of Syfy’s hit reality TV series! Ghost Hunters: Season 1 Jason and Grant-- plumbers by day, ghost hunters by night! This docu-frightfest follows a group of real-life ghostbusters as they investigate haunted houses throughout the country. Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson head up a group of intrepid souls who are far from the usual collection of bespectacled PhDs. They're ordinary, everyday people with an interest in getting to the bottom of your otherworldly disturbances. Ghost Hunters: Season 2: Part 1 Includes Season 2's first 11 episodes which are packed with even more excitement, oddities, goosebumps and strange paranormal behavior than the TAPS team has ever come across before! Ghost Hunters: Season 2: Part 2 Brings 11 more episodes packed with 19 "leave no stone unturned" investigations. Ghost Hunters: Season 3: Part 1 Includes the first 10 episodes of the season with extended scenes and bonus footage unseen on TV! Join TAPS as they investigate legendary Western locations such as the OK Corral, The Copper Queen Hotel, and the famous ghost town of Tombstone Arizona. Follow the team as they look to uncover what's behind spine-tingling occurrences at the West Virginia Penitentiary. Is there really the spirit of a little girl trapped inside the Johnson family house in Vermont? Plus for the first time ever TAPS heads to Ireland to investigate four of the country's most supernatural locations: Leap and Lisheen Castles, the Viaduct Tavern and the Hellfire Caves. Plus many more investigations and a look back at some of the best moments from previous investigations of The Stanley Hotel, made famous by Stephen King's The Shining. Ghost Hunters: Season 3: Part 2 From a seemingly haunted church to a World War II battleship, there is never shortage of supposed paranormal activity for the Ghost Hunters to seek to explain. Join the team as they investigate the mansion of a murdered Rhode Island governor and a haunted city hall. Then, go west, to an insane asylum in Seattle, a former Spanish fortress in San Francisco, and to Los Angeles for a tale of two Charlies - Manson and Chaplin, that is! First, it's up to the site of the Sharon Tate murder and then to Charlie Chaplin Studios which has been the source of many an interesting story of ghostly happenings both on and off screen! Plus a slew of additional investigations and bonus footage never before seen on TV! Ghost Hunters: Season 4: Part 1 Join TAPS as they travel from haunted army forts with spirits from the Revolutionary War to libraries containing more than books, and from asylums to a theater where Harry Houdini once performed, now the scene of endless paranormal occurrences. Plus, the TAPS team experiences the "Fear Cage" and hears the voices of ghosts in their attempts to shed light on seemingly unexplainable activity. Ghost Hunters: Season 5: Part 1 Jason, Grant and the rest of the TAPS team cross the country investigating paranormal claims you’ll never forget including the Betsy Ross House, Star Island, the Garden State Asylum, Essex County Penitentiary and even ghosts from the Civil War. Ghost Hunters: Season 5: Part 2 Features some of the most unforgettable episodes of the series including the Mark Twain House, the Pensacola Lighthouse, the ghost of Buffalo Bill, Fort Henry, spirits of the Rocky Mountains, and the season finale at the Hindenburg Crash Site! Minimize

Danny Kaye headlines this lively WW II-era comedy. He plays ... Read more

Danny Kaye headlines this lively WW II-era comedy. He plays a foot soldier who with his fellow troop is preparing for D-day. Trouble begins when he is caught pretending to be the most important generals in England, a man he closely resembles. The two look so much alike that military intelligence assign him to keep on impersonating the general so as to keep the Nazis on their toes. He is good at his job and fools many of the general's staff. He does not, however, fool the general's estranged wife. Still in order to protect her country, she goes along with the ruse. Things get really sticky when the real general is killed and Army intelligence asks Kaye to continue with the deception. Minimize

Director Wes Anderson's follow-up to the acclaimed BOTTLE R ... Read more

Director Wes Anderson's follow-up to the acclaimed BOTTLE ROCKET is a funny, warmhearted, and extremely sharp American response to the English "Angry Young Man" films of the 1960s, right down to its British Invasion soundtrack. Newcomer Jason Schwartzman creates a classic protagonist in Max Fischer, a sophomore at Rushmore Academy. He excels at every extracurricular activity in school, from theater to beekeeping. Gradewise, however, he's failing. He has few friends outside school save for wealthy but depressed industrialist Herman Blume (Bill Murray), father of obnoxious twin boys who also attend Rushmore. Enter Rosemary Cross (Olivia Williams), a beautiful young widowed teacher at Rushmore Elementary. While Max is immediately smitten with Miss Cross, she finds comfort in the company of the emotionally frazzled Blume. But Max won't let Blume have Miss Cross without a fight. Anderson and cowriter Owen Wilson have created a script brimming with oddball humor at the surface, but at its core lies just enough realistic pain and disappointment to create an all-too-rare bittersweet edge, striking a subtle balance that few films ever achieve, and finally giving national treasure Bill Murray the chance to shine like never before. As director, Anderson displays his exceptional talents with careful choices in color palette, effective use of slow motion to comedic effect, and, most important, a brilliant selection of offbeat songs that are integral to the story. Easily one of the finest comedies since THE GRADUATE, RUSHMORE is a monument to brilliant filmmaking. Minimize

For ten side-splitting seasons -- including successful runs ... Read more

For ten side-splitting seasons -- including successful runs on Comedy Central and the Sci-Fi Channel -- and one theatrically-released feature film, the crew of The Satellite of Love orbited Earth, faced with the arduous assignment of watching and lampooning the most problematic movies ever made. Now, 20 years after their initial launch into pop culture infamy, hosts Joel Hodgson and Mike Nelson -- along with robot pals Tom Servo, Crow T. Robot and Gypsy, and their loyal fans, the MSTies -- can finally celebrate with the DVD debut of Mystery Science Theater 3000: 20th Anniversary Edition.Includes the episodes First Spaceship on Venus, Laserblast, Werewolf, and Future War! Minimize

In the small mid-western town of Kalamazoo, Michigan, we me ... Read more

In the small mid-western town of Kalamazoo, Michigan, we meet the Comic Evangelists, the world's first improv troupe on a mission from God. Three longtime friends learn they can use improv to spread the word of the Lord - Rick Stevenson, a control freak with a Messiah complex, Noah Fillobien, his dopey sidekick, and Nigel Karuthers, a theater geek with a secret. When Nigel suggests that Comic Evangelists enter the Toronto International Improv Festival, the group immediately leaps at the chance.Joining the trio are a motley but spirited cast of characters including Beth, a nurturing mother figure; Hillary, the group's naïve, guitar-toting minstrel; Boniva, a newcomer trying to find her place in the group; and the Gautiers, Sabrina and Jerry, a father and daughter dealing with some family issues. Along for the ride is the Gautier's neighbor, atheist divorcé Blane, who has no idea of the team's agenda for him.Despite Nigel's insistence that the group follow the festival rules and submit a formal application, team leader Rick decides to just "let them know we're coming" and assume they are welcome to perform. And the secular Toronto audience might not be ready for this group's particular brand of humor.COMIC EVANGELISTS will leave audiences roaring with laughter and praising the comedic powers that be.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply. Minimize

What would the Bible sound like if it was written today? If ... Read more

What would the Bible sound like if it was written today? If God’s Word doesn’t grab you, perhaps you’re not really seeing and hearing it. Revitalize your devotions with the power and punch of Eugene Peterson’s fresh translation, directly translated from the Greek and Hebrew texts and intentionally designed to be a reading Bible rather than a study Bible. The Message on DVD combines numbered on-screen text with Kelly Ryan Dolan’s down-to-earth reading of this best-selling paraphrase of the Old and New Testaments to bring you the Bible in a brand new way.Features:Complete Narration of the Old and New TestamentVerse-numbered editionOver 75 hours of Dolby Digital Stereo Audio on one DVDSynchronized graphics and text showing every verseWidescreen (16:9) and Full Frame (4:3) displayInteractive Menus that allow direct access to any book or chapterOptional playback modes including play a single chapter, play a single book, and continuous play of the entire Holy BibleNo Region CodingNTSC TV format Minimize