In this daring follow-up to The History of White People in America, comedian Martin Mull takes us on an in-depth look at such topics as White Religion, White Stress, White Politics, and White Crime.
A love story between a German soldier and a young Flemish woman amidst World War I.
Led by a group dynamic that embraces experimentation even as it celebrates classic pop and folk forms, The Decemberists are firmly established as a completely original happening in the world of contemporary indie rock. This DVD captures the band in the midst of their rise to prominence with a live recording of a performance at the Roseland Theater in Portland, Oregon on November 4, 2005.
Rap music has articulated a black aesthetic that is influencing pop culture around the world. But does it also promote violence, misogyny, and crime? This program featuring rap master Melle Mel describes the history of rap and hip-hop from its roots in earlier oral and musical traditions to its full flowering in the mid-1990s. Commentary by Grandmaster Flash and Afrika Bambaataa, rap’s early innovators; music critic Nelson George, author of hiphopamerica; radical jazz poet Gil Scott-Heron; movie star and rapper Ice Cube; former gangsta rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg; members of Public Enemy, Arrested Development, and the jazz/hip-hop fusion group UFO; and others speak out about the urban African-American experience, civil rights, social responsibility, and other pressing topics. Clips from music videos provide a visual perspective on the genre. Some images and lyrics may be objectionable.
Van Gogh in Love tells the story of Van Gogh’s longing for love and a family. It explores the lesser-known area of his (not so!) romantic love life. Matters of love were always on his mind, and were inextricably linked with other aspects of his life.
A satirical dark comedy about a regular guy who has to convince God not to destroy the world.
Woody Allen meets Frances Ha in this new British drama by first-time feature director, poet, actor and publisher Greta Bellamacina. Greta also stars as Celeste, a young mother trying to carve out a career as a poet in modern-day London. Meanwhile, friend and neighbour Stella (played by co-writer Sadie Brown), dreams of being an actor but spends much of her time babysitting Celeste’s son. Part ode to the city, this is a skilfully observed tale of friendship and family with a refreshingly understated sense of humour.
Shot in 1998 but not officially released until 2021, this short film was produced as a proof-of-concept for a reality-style TV show. It centers on a group of professional wrestlers and their behind-the-scenes shenanigans, as well as the antics of wrestling fans watching from the comfort of the local watering hole and the hapless ringside announcers who end up becoming part of the action.
This film powerfully documents New York City's gay community's response to the AIDS crisis as they are forced to organize themselves after the government's failure to stem the epidemic. Activists who are interviewed include playwrite Larry Kramer, People With AIDS Coalition co-founder Michael Callen (who died of AIDS in 1994), New York filmmaker and journalist Phil Zwickler, as well as representatives from ACT-UP, Queer Nation and the Gay Men's Health Crisis.
The film offers a journey within the Kuwaiti society in various orientations and constituents with addressing a number of love stories and relationships formed from tender through Mspah linking all these stories.
A Song Goes Round the World is a 1933 German drama film directed by Richard Oswald and starring Joseph Schmidt, Viktor de Kowa and Charlotte Ander.
The Dragon Prince of the Demon Realm was ordered to assassinate Li Yue'e, a demon-catching master with unrivaled martial arts skills. By some chance, he became Li Yue'e's son-in-law. From then on, the assassination mission became confusing and full of jokes.
Anghel found haven living in squalor with destitute and petty, young criminals led by Toni. When he fell in love with a young woman, it caused friction and separated them, and revealed further differences between the two when they met again at the hands of justice.
Winner becomes the coach of a soccer team set to participate in the first ever “Animal Soccer World Cup”. This is sure to be the most extraordinary and unforgettable tournament ever played in the whole wide world! On each team are animals typical of the nations they represent.
Maria tells her stories and, on the chords of experience, make us listen to her like a song. Maria, how many Marias. Her strenght is on the flaky skin that the existence insists on flaking. Macula, maculate, Maria.
The lives of 3 singers during their last few months working at a venue called "The Moon's Balcony"
The King of Ancient Armenia Vachagan fell in love with Anahit. And to gain her love he must become something more than a king.