Wagner
Wagner : short review
The epic journey of a musical genius, starring Richard Burton in the title role, in his penultimate film part. Made to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his death in 1883, Wagner is a production of the life of the greatest of contemporary composers. Richard Wagner remains an enigma. His was a rags-to-riches story with a fairy tale end. He was loved yet hated, admired yet despised, a villain yet a hero, a man whose fame and exploits were the gossip of Europe. Above all, he was an incurable romantic whose love affair with Liszt's illegitimate daughter rivals that of Romeo and Juliet in excitement and drama. But he was also a dangerous political revolutionary whose influence penetrated the whole fabric of German society. He was a scoundrel, joker, philosopher, con-man, poet, refugee, a political orator, a legend in his own lifetime and one of the greatest composers who ever lived.
Shirley Temple - Susannah Of The Mounties
Here, Shirley is the orphaned survivor of an Indian attack in the Canadian West, and who is taken by a Mountie and his girlfriend. With further attacks forthcoming, the Mountie is only saved from the stake by Shirley's intervention with the Indian chief.
Ray Charles - The Genius Of Soul
Genius + Soul = Jazz. From a poor childhood, battling poverty and blindness, Ray Charles reached the ranks of American musical master while still in his twenties. Versatile, innovative, crusading and assured as arranger, composer, pianist and vocalist, even whilst battling his sometimes debilitating personal demons. His sophisticated fusing of blues, gospel, country and soul captivated and united lovers of popular music from all walks of life from the 1950's until his passing in 2004. In this perceptive and insightful documentary, Ray Charles's contemporaries - Quincy Jones, Billy Joel, Dizzy Gillespie, Willie Nelson, Hank Crawford and biographer David Ritz - expound on the greatness of his triumphant musical legacy. Performances of 'Georgia On My Mind', 'I Got A Woman, 'I Can't Stop Loving You' and many more, plus archive footage including Louis Jordan, Count Basie, Muddy Waters, Quincy Jones and Nat 'King' Cole bare witness to the pure talent, intense commitment and impeccable sense of style Ray Charles imparted on the world of jazz and music as a whole.
Two films. Just Married - Romantic comedy starring Brittany Murphy as free-spirited writer Sarah McNerney who has a whirlwind romance with radio traffic announcer Tom Leezak. The pair decide to get married regardless of their different backgrounds assuming that 'love will conquer all'. They set off on honeymoon to Europe, but Sarah's parents are so angry with her choice of husband they send her ex-boyfriend Peter Prentis to break up the happy marriage. Wedding Planner - Most little girls dream of being the blushing bride at a fairy tale wedding - Mary just wanted to organise one. Mary grows up to be the best wedding planer in San Francisco: a clipboard-wielding sea of calm in an oasis of flowers, dresses and caterers. Her father is desperate to pair her off with nice Italian boy Massimo, but Mary has no intention of going down the aisle, until Dr Steve Edison literally sweeps her off her feet. Mary is absolutely smitten until she meets his fiancee...
Futebol is a riveting series of documentaries produced by award winning documentary maker Joao Moreira Salles. This informative 4 disc box set consisting of 3 x 80 minute episodes, plus a bonus disc of never before seen interviews with some of today's hottest players. Futebol is in turns fascinating, enthralling and in parts, profoundly moving, a social commentary on Brazil and the national obsession with the beautiful game and its stars.
Pilates - For Back And Posture
The emphasis in this workout is on the improvement of posture and overall wellbeing. Join Lucy Lloyd-Barker as she takes you through a programme designed to streamline the body for a stronger and leaner shape. Incorporates split level workouts for ease of accessibility.
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