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Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge

2008

Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge

2008
A compilation that highlights works from the Three Stooges. It includes the shorts Brideless Groom, Sing a Song of Six Pants, and Malice in the Palace, also Ed Wynn's live TV Camel Comedy Caravan starring Shemp, Larry, and Moe.
The Wrecking Crew

2008

The Wrecking Crew

2008
7.3
A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Bing Crosby.
American Meth

2008

American Meth

2008
6.6
Actor Val Kilmer narrates this powerful film exploring the methamphetamine epidemic that's ravaged blue-collar America. Putting a human face on the problem, filmmaker Justin Hunt reveals the damage being done by this rural drug of choice, as well as the steps being taken by communities across the nation to wipe out the scourge. From Wyoming to New Mexico, Montana and Oregon, American Meth paints a picture of both devastation and hope.
Over America

2008

Over America

2008
Get rare views of some of America's most beloved landmarks, from the Statue of Liberty to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. See the Twin Towers in all their glory before Sept. 11. Over America lets you experience the country like never before. Take a tour of some of the most exciting cities in the nation, from San Francisco to New York and Washington, D.C.
Her Name Is Sabine

2008

Her Name Is Sabine

2008
5.3
A sensitive portrait of Sabine Bonnaire, the autistic sister of the french actress Sandrine Bonnaire.
The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales

2008

The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales

2008
For the first time on DVD, Terry Chimes fills in the story of the birth of punk. Essential viewing for every Clash fan, this incisive film features long-serving road manager and author Johnny Green who reveals the philosophy and the spirit which drove the band. Drawing on extensive footage of the Clash in performance as well as previously unseen drawings and cartoons by the legendary Ray Lowry, this is as close as you¹ll ever get to being there.
A Complete History of My Sexual Failures

2008

A Complete History of My Sexual Failures

2008
6.2
The egocentric documentary-maker Chris Waitt traces his romantic ineptitude and sexual impotence through awkward interviews with irate ex-girlfriends and stunts involving S&M parlours, Harley Street doctors and Viagra overdoses. The results are often hilarious, sometimes moving and speak directly to the hapless paramour in all of us.
Taxi to the Dark Side

2008

Taxi to the Dark Side

2008
6.9
An in-depth look at the torture practices of the United States in Afghanistan, Iraq and Guantanamo Bay, focusing on an innocent taxi driver in Afghanistan who was tortured and killed in 2002.
Anvil! The Story of Anvil

2008

Anvil! The Story of Anvil

2008
7.6
At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal" influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. Following a calamitous European tour, Lips and Robb, now in their fifties, set off to record their 13th album in one last attempt to fulfill their boyhood dreams.
Underbelly

2008

Underbelly

2008
Ever wonder whatever happened to ’80s punk icon Pleasant Gehman? Even if you didn’t, she has transformed herself into Princess Farhana, the acclaimed bellydancer. This documentary is her story, as well as an in-depth look at the art and what it takes to be a professional bellydancer anyway.
The Beatles: Up Close and Personal

2008

The Beatles: Up Close and Personal

2008
Through the recollections and insights of those who knew The Beatles best, this documentary examines the creative processes and personal chemistry that contributed to some of the greatest music ever made.
Monty Python Conquers America

2008

Monty Python Conquers America

2008
6.5
This documentary follows the evolution of the British sketch comedy troupe that redefined humor and shaped an entire generation of American comics, focusing especially on their conquest of the American comedy scene,
The Brass Ring

2008

The Brass Ring

2008
In the summer of 2002, a group of friends in rural Ohio set out to create their own Super-8mm zombie epic, inspired by a generation of regional filmmakers before them. Lead by William Schotten, a salesman and horror fan with no prior filmmaking experience, and J.J. Zetts, an I.T. consultant, the group is sure that success is at hand. Or is it...? This is their story... see first-hand how a loyal group of first-time filmmakers try to turn $7,500 cash into 90 minutes of raw, unbridled horror movie!
The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler

2008

The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler

2008
Explores the path of hitler from insignificance, to World domination, and demonstrates the delusions he had that lead to massive deaths during the War.
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon - The Ultimate Critical Review

2008

Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon - The Ultimate Critical Review

2008
10
Take a journey to the trippy side with this examination of the landmark 1973 Pink Floyd work "Dark Side of the Moon," featuring recollections from band members about the writing and recording of the album. Vintage concert footage and reflections by friends and colleagues of the band combine to present an illuminating history of one of rock music's most influential albums.
The Hitler Conspiracies

2008

The Hitler Conspiracies

2008
A closer look at those who tried to rid the world of Hitler, including many within his organization. The story of the German Resistance is one that is rarely heard, but the bravery of the conspirators, despite their lack of success in stopping Hitler in his tracks, is nothing short of heroic. In 1944, Operation Valkyrie and Colonel Count Claus von Stauffenberg got within striking distance of assassinating the Fuhrer..
NoBody's Perfect

2008

NoBody's Perfect

2008
6.2
German filmmaker Niko von Glasow embarks on a very personal project with this documentary that profiles thalidomiders: people born with malformed or missing limbs because their mothers took thalidomide for morning sickness during pregnancy.
High: The True Tale of American Marijuana

2008

High: The True Tale of American Marijuana

2008
6
Beyond the hysteria of Reefer Madness and past the deceptive lessons of "Just Say No", HIGH exposes the true story of America's war on drugs. Using government statistics, expert interviews and a large dose of humor, HIGH takes a fresh look at this hot but relevant topic.
Wild Blue Yonder

2007

Wild Blue Yonder

2007
A portrait of the late documentarian David Maysles by his daughter, Celia.
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story

2007

Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story

2007
7.8
Chronicles the last great American showman, filmmaker William Castle, a master of ballyhoo who became a brand name in movie horror with his outrageous audience participation gimmicks.