Cinematic Era: 2002 Vintage

Documentary on Russian painters of Art Nouveau period

This program presents evidence of accidents, haphazard safety precautions, and the deaths of hundreds of people in both the U.S. and former Soviet Union, all in the frenzied race to the Moon by these two superpowers.

The 1992 suicide of a young Iranian refugee in a small Canadian town prompted filmmaker Masoud Raouf to examine his own past as a political prisoner in Iran who helped fight for democracy, only to be persecuted by the ayatollah's regime. Raouf's documentary features historical footage and interviews with veterans of the 1979 revolution, who watched with dismay as their homeland traded a despot for a religious dictatorship.

Get ready for a thrilling ride as the world's top surfers perform amazing feats of extreme athleticism as they catch some of the best waves around the globe in this high-octane program. Surfers include Kalani Robb, Andy Irons, Luke Egan, Chris Ward, Mick Fanning, Bobby Martinez and many others. The action is set to a soundtrack featuring songs by Green Day, the Hives, Earshot, the Exiles and more.

Seasoned comedian Don "D.C." Curry hosts this third volume of unfiltered laughs from BET's long-running "Comic View" series, a televised stand-up showcase featuring some of the hottest urban comics on the U.S. circuit. Featured comedians in this installment include D.L. Hughley, George Willborn, Montana Taylor and Earthquake.

One of the most important figures to sculpt modern society, Martin Luther questioned the suppositions regarding the religious authority of his time and ultimately formed the Protestant Church. While searching for salvation, he rediscovered the fundamentals of biblical Christianity and forever changed the theological world. This two-hour documentary details Luther's motivations, the defining moments of his life and the issues he faced.

Filmed live in Krakow, Poland, during the 1996 Masquerade Overture Tour, British progressive rockers Pendragon put on a dynamic performance of some of their best-loved songs. Additional footage from the Studio Leg television studio is included. Selections include "March of the Torreodores," "Nostradamus," "As Good as Gold," "Paintbox," "Breaking the Spell," "Guardian of My Soul," "Back in the Spotlight," "The Last Man on Earth" and more.

Footage from Dale Chihuly's exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Originally commissioned to create a chandelier for the museum's rotunda, this documentary covers the Chihuly's complete process from inception to installation.

Violet is so shy she shrinks whenever anyone watches her. So what will Violet do when her teacher gives her a big part in the school play? Next, when Vashti's teacher frames her drawing of a dot, Vashti begins to make dots everywhere!

A 72-year-old grandmother dies and finds herself on a ferry which will take her across the river to the hereafter. On the ferryboat she meets her first love, who was killed in a road accident in which they were both involved when they were young. She is presented with a fateful choice: to start life afresh as a 22-year- old - her age at the time of the accident - and to relinquish all her memories of the life she has lived; or to remain a 72-year-old woman with all her life's memories intact.

Former hotshot lawyer David Rasky has just returned from a two-year sabbatical traveling around the world to gain some much-needed perspective on his life. Upon his return, he reaches out to help those in need.

The rejects of society live in a dark alley in Hong Kong's seediest district. When An, the latest person with no place to go, is left dying in the alley, he is saved by the street's residents. As An recovers, he begins to understand the value of his life.

Wong is a happy man with a loving family. One night, however, Wong loses it all when his best friend betrays him. After cheating death by barely surviving an ordeal in the sea, Wong recovers and swears to fight back with all he's got.

In charting the mysterious expanse of space, both men and women pioneers risked their lives to further human kind's reach and influence. Some of these pioneer heroes never came back, while others experienced explosions, catastrophe, and injury. This film explosives the inherently dangerous occupation of astronauts and cosmonauts, who in the face of an unforgiving hostile environment, and relentless life threatening pressures, endured almost certain death in the pursuit to conquer the unknown.

Ma is the best investigator in the homicide division, but his wife's accidental death devastates him. When a case of serial murders surfaces, he vows to track down the killer in hopes of escaping from his own personal nightmare.

Highlights from the best of Bob Hope Thanks for the Memories! Bob's favorite funny moments from America's favorite funnyman. For the first time ever, highlights from 50 years of the Bob Hope TV Special comes to DVD. This landmark disc includes highlights from his long running NBC specials, including Christmas shows, annual trips around the world to entertain the troops and hilarious out takes and bloopers. Guest stars include: Bing Crosby, John Wayne, George Burns, Barbra Streisand, Jackie Gleason, Johnny Carson, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Loni Anderson, Jonathan Winters, Jack Benny, Angie Dickenson, Jimmy Durante, Redd Foxx, Raquel Welch, and many more.

Legendary Live at Fryshuset 1990, plus "Documentary of Doom", an enormous collection of footage charting their history from inception to their return at London's Mean Fiddler in July 2002.

**All stories written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes** CHRYSANTHEMUM (Narrated by Meryl Streep; Music composed by Ernest V. Troost): Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect--until the kids at school make fun of her. It takes a special friend to change her classmates’ minds. OWEN (Narrated by Sarah Jessica Parker; Music composed by Ernest V. Troost): Owen isn’t happy when his parents won’t let him bring Fuzzy, his beloved yellow blanket, to school. Luckily, Owen’s mother has the perfect solution. A WEEKEND WITH WENDELL (Narrated by Mary Beth Hurt): Sleepovers are usually fun, but spending a weekend with Wendell is anything but fun and games. Sophie shows Wendell that, sometimes, she has to be boss too. DVD Features: Bonus Stories "Picnic," "Monty," "The Wizard"; Read Along; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection

Neulich 1 is the third part of a series of cinematic notes on everyday life.

No collection of jib flicks would be complete without Strike Three, a film which has undoubtedly become a cult classic in the years since its release. Credited for exposing the world of skiing to high-end urban rails and jibs truly for the first time ever, it features some of the gnarliest and most technical rails done to this day, Shot across North America and beyond and matched to super hip-hop influenced soundtrack, Strike Three features the riding of the prototypical Level 1 crew, including Crichton, Hibbert, Woods, Burke, Emil Coty, and others, as well as introducing you to future players Simon Dumont and Peter Olenick in their first video segments ever.

Live is the eleventh album, and first all-live album, by Alison Krauss and Union Station. All of the songs except "Down to the River to Pray" (performed at Austin City Limits) were recorded at The Louisville Palace April 29–30, 2002. The album was released on November 5, 2002.

Chicago bluesman Otis Rush travels to San Francisco for this live performance. Otis Rush - Live Part 1 film Otis dons his trademark suit and cowboy hat to take the stage in this concert recorded December 18, 1999, in the city by the bay where he is joined by his Chicago bandmates and the Tower of Power Horns.

A triple-flashback visual poem to music.

Animated short film by Michael Sieber.

This definitive biography features an extensive personal interview (recorded just a year before his death) in which James recalls the major stages of his career and is combined with exciting archival material.

Story of a shoemaker in a country town outside of Bangkok and his various experiences in love and war.

In the office of a sadistic casting director, beautiful actresses fight their insecurities as they wait to audition. When two are finally called upon, and verbally tortured by the casting director, they snap and take revenge into their own hands.

Fahad Mihyi, a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and Yulie Cohen, a sixth-generation Israeli, first met in August 1978, when Mihyi pointed a machine gun at the El Al flight attendant in a terrorist attack. Twenty-three years later, in an effort to help break the cycle of violence, Yulie considers writing a letter in support of Mihyi's parole, thus thrusting herself into the turbulent world of Middle East politics. Winner of a Special Jury Prize at the Jerusalem International Film Festival, and nominated for the Silver Wolf award at the Amsterdam International Documentary Film Festival, My Terrorist asks hard questions about the meaning of forgiveness and hate, the inevitability of violence and, just possibly, about the chance of reconciliation between Palestinians and Israelis.

When Macky Alston's fellow seminarian, Alan Smith, died of AIDS, Alston had a crisis of faith that caused him to make this documentary. Alston sought out Smith's partner and family and tried to answer the question "Why does God permit such senseless tragedies?"

An exciting tribute concert to Go-Go music great Chuck Brown. A host of Go-Go music legends and artists join Chuck Brown in a celebration of the time-honored genre through music and song. Top recording acts such as E.U., Sugar Bear, JuJu, Back Yard, 911, Little Benny, Big Tony, and Go-Go- Mickey are all featured.

An exploration of the consummate American coming-of-age ritual as it is observed in middle America.

The world's greatest blues singer, John Lee Hooker reached legendary status with his deep, weathered voice and distinctive chugging rhythms. His influence spread to an entire generation of blues-tinged rockers, including The Rolling Stones and The Doors. Hooker's music is a lesson in deep blues, and here he revisits some of his most familiar material, including "Boom Boom" and his biggest hit, "I'm in the Mood." Filled with frisky, guitar-driven boogies and heartsick ballads, this is the blues at its very best! Songs: It Serves Me Right to Suffer, One Bourbon One Scotch One Beer, I'll Never Get Out of These Blues Alive, Roll Me Like You Roll a Wagon Wheel, Boom Boom, I'm in the Mood, Look at What You Did to My Life, Chicken and Gravy, We're Gonna Do the Shout.

A student film project, written, produced, and directed by Mark Clayborne with the assistance of the New York Digital Training Center. The story revolves around a corrupt record label, run by a man named Dice. Dice mismanages his artists, and then kills them when they try to break from their contracts. He goes one step too far when he has young rapper Little G killed, attracting the attention of the police and the vengeful wrath of Little G's brother.

At the leading edge of the new wave of British Heavy Metal were Saxon. Join Biff Byford and the boys as they power their way through a set of classic moments to produce a unique film of the best of Saxon live. Featuring Wheels Of Steel and a collection of Saxon greats!

Toy Dolls - We're Mad/Idle Gossip movie was released Apr 09, 2002 by the Music Video Distributors studio. Coupling two presentations, "We're Mad" and "Idle Gossip", and featuring all of the sharp wit and massive energy that only the Dolls can generate. "Were Mad" captures the band at their best Toy Dolls - We're Mad/Idle Gossip video. Not so much a set of songs as a series of short stories Toy Dolls - We're Mad/Idle Gossip film. Packed full of witty lyrics and machine gun guitar licks Toy Dolls - We're Mad/Idle Gossip review. "Idle Gossip" packs in more craziness from the Toy Dolls, this time sporting pink hair and a dazzling array of new suits. Fast and furious songs filled with colourful characters and amusing anecdotes performed in a multitude of different locations. Many of the Dolls hits are contained here; "We're Mad", "Deirdre's A Slag", "She Goes To Fino's" and of course, "Nellie The Elephant."

Ambient trip hop with visuals fit for horizontal consumption.

An un-named author is driving to meet her agent late one night. In the middle of an unlit country road she accidentally hits a young cyclist but fortunately the boy seems uninjured apart from a mysterious mark on his back. Though she can’t prise a word out of him she finds his address in his bag and drives him home to an isolated farmhouse. The boy’s slight unnerving parents are surprisingly unconcerned about their son, who is swiftly locked in his room, but they invite their guest in and offer her a glass of wine. It turns out the father is also a writer, but the manuscript he proffers is merely a single phrase repeated dozens of times on each page. Something very odd is going on...

A presenter announces that the following episode is about romance, missed engagements, and blood.

A Goreyesque fable about desperate Alice, convinced that her single status has become an illness. Will she find a cure amidst her paranoia, destructive imagination and penchant for eating cutlery? And what are the compromises she will make for love?

Based entirely on photos shot inside one of Jakarta's maximum security penitentiaries, the film gives a voice to the last words of an anonymous inmate whose graffiti line the walls of the cell he occupied ten minutes before his execution.

Wei Tang is wanted by the police. If he gets caught, he will be expelled from France. But his son, Tang Jr., and his friends decide to take matters into their own hands.

This compilation includes videos for the following tracks: "Everything Zen," "Little Things," "Comedown," "Glycerine," "Machinehead," "Swallowed," "Greedy Fly," "Warm Machine," "The Chemicals Between Us" and "Letting the Cables Sleep." The video also features the group's complete performance at the Woodstock '99 concert and extras, including a making-of featurette and excerpts from Alleys and Motorways.

Video clips of Olga Tanon

En dokumentär av och om EU-toppmötesdemonstranterna i Göteborg 2001. Med helt unika bilder får vi ta del av en mycket närgången skildring av de människor som med olika målsättningar samlats på Göteborgs gator. Indymedia hade ett tiotal kamerateam på plats mitt i folksamlingar, demonstrationer och kravaller