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Pure Country 2: The Gift

2010

Pure Country 2: The Gift

2010
6.8
Three angels bestow the gift of song to a young girl, who must follow a series of rules in order hold on to it during her rise to fame and fortune.
Delibes: Lakmé

2011

Delibes: Lakmé

2011
Starring the exquisite coloratura soprano Emma Matthews as the innocent girl priestess Lakmé, and superb tenor Aldo Di Toro as the love-struck Gerald, the story tackles religion and cross-cultural love against a backdrop of British rule in India in the mid-19th century. French conductor Emmanuel Joel-Hornak brings out the full depth of the lush, dramatic score, with familiar high points being the beautiful renditions of the well-known Flower duet and Bell Song. Dominica Matthews adds her rich voice as Mallika and Stephen Bennett is darkly dominating as Brahmin priest Nilakantha, Lakmés father, while Roxane Hislop is a consumate Mistress Bentson. Set and costume designs by Mark Thompson fill the stage with rich colour, atmosphere and exoticism, complemented by Nigel Levings warm lighting. This restudied production, originally conceived by Adam Cook, is skilfully directed by Roger Hodgman.
G.I. Blues

1960

G.I. Blues

1960
6.5
Stationed in West Germany, soldier Tulsa McLean hopes to open up a nightclub when he gets out of the army. Tulsa may lack the capital for such a venture, but a chance to raise the cash comes his way through a friendly wager. Local dancer Lili (Juliet Prowse) is a notorious ice queen, and Tulsa bets everything he has that a friend of his can earn her affections. But, when that friend is dispatched to Alaska, it's up to Tulsa to melt Lili's heart.
Nas: Time Is Illmatic

2014

Nas: Time Is Illmatic

2014
6.9
Time Is Illmatic is a feature length documentary film that delves deep into the making of Nas' 1994 debut album, Illmatic, and the social conditions that influenced its creation.
Joni Mitchell, Lady Blue

2022

Joni Mitchell, Lady Blue

2022
Joni Mitchell has been called the queen of folk music and one of the biggest pop stars of the 60s and 70s. Even today, her lyrics and unique guitar style continue to inspire new generations of singers and songwriters.
Meet Me in the Bathroom

2022

Meet Me in the Bathroom

2022
5.5
Set against the backdrop of 9/11, this documentary tells the story of how a new generation kickstarted a musical rebirth for New York City that reverberated around the world.
Freddie Steps Out

1946

Freddie Steps Out

1946
4
When teen heartthrob Frankie Troy disappears, high schooler Freddie Trimble–a dead ringer for the crooner–is singled out by his so-called friends as the radio star. As hijinks ensue, things worsen when Troy's wife and newborn arrive.
Hearts of Fire

1987

Hearts of Fire

1987
3.7
A reclusive musician, once a huge rock star, takes a young female protegee. While on a tour she meets a younger, more popular rocker and switches her loyalties.
The Jungle King

1994

The Jungle King

1994
6
A reluctant lion king has his paws full trying to save his jungle kingdom in this marvellous animated, song-filled classic for the entire family!
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC

2023

Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC

2023
5.8
Documentary about the legendary nightclub Max's Kansas City and the New York Rock Scene of the 70s.
Pat Boone and Family: A Thanksgiving Special

1978

Pat Boone and Family: A Thanksgiving Special

1978
Beloved singer-actor Pat Boone, his daughter Debby and the entire Boone family enjoy the holiday at home with music and fun, including a visit from old friend Bob Hope, comic John Byner and the humorous Hudson Brothers. The Boone girls sing Bless This House.
In a Silent Way

2022

In a Silent Way

2022
In A Silent Way centers around a young jazz guitarist, Jazzen Goodman, who dreams of becoming a jazz legend. He hires his best friend Dylan to film him on his journey through the jazz world. After being upstaged by his old bandmate at a house show where their now dueling bands are on the same bill, Jazzen has a dream about his death. Haunted by this "premonition" that he will meet his death in 30 days, Jazzen starts to devise a surefire plan that will take him to his ultimate goal of "post-mortem solidification into the annals of jazz history".
Sound and Chaos: The Story of BC Studio

2014

Sound and Chaos: The Story of BC Studio

2014
6.5
For over 30 years, Martin Bisi has been recording music from his studio in Gowanus, Brooklyn. He has worked with many influential musicians, including Sonic Youth, Swans, Herbie Hancock, Brian Eno and the Dresden Dolls. Now though, he finds himself squeezed in by the approaching gentrification of his neighborhood.
Springtime in Amsterdam

2023

Springtime in Amsterdam

2023
Four people at a crossroads in their lives who meet by chance in Amsterdam. The city becomes their magical dream world, seemingly offering opportunities and answers to a key moment in their lives.
Christmas in My Heart

2021

Christmas in My Heart

2021
5.9
With Christmas fast approaching, concert violinist Beth returns to her hometown after the recent death of her mother, the elementary school’s beloved music department head.
The Lives of Hamilton Fish

2015

The Lives of Hamilton Fish

2015
The Lives of Hamilton Fish is a film whose story is told through songs. Two men both named Hamilton Fish were pronounced dead on the front page of a Newspaper in 1936, one was a famous statesman and the other, a notorious cannibal.
Falls Around Her

2018

Falls Around Her

2018
7.5
A world-famous Anishinaabe musician returns to the reserve to rest and recharge — only to discover that fame (and the outside world) are not easily left behind.
Mystify: Michael Hutchence

2019

Mystify: Michael Hutchence

2019
7.3
Michael Hutchence was flying high as the lead singer of the legendary rock band INXS until his untimely death in 1997. Richard Lowenstein’s documentary examines Hutchence’s deeply felt life through his many loves and demons.
Hunky Dory

2011

Hunky Dory

2011
6
In the heat of the summer of 1976, drama teacher Vivienne fights sweltering heat and general teenage apathy to put on an end-of-term version of Shakespeare's The Tempest.
Punk Rock Vegan Movie

2023

Punk Rock Vegan Movie

2023
6
The ongoing relationship between the worlds of punk rock and animal rights and how the music became a breeding ground for vegan activism.