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 | La Bamba
More Info | 1987 |  |  | 09/03/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Biography, Drama, Music, Cast: Elizabeth Peña, Esai Morales, Joe Pantoliano, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rosanna DeSoto, Brian Setzer, Danielle Von Zerneck, Howard Huntsberry, Marshall Crenshaw, Rick Dees, Director(s): Luis Valdez, The plane crash that killed rocker Buddy Holly also took the life of Ritchie Valens (Lou Diamond Phillips), a 17-year-old Mexican-American who rocketed to fame with the hit "La Bamba." The film paints a vivid portrait of Valens' modest upbringing, his warm relationship with his hard-working mother (Rosanna DeSoto) and his rise to stardom. Los Lobos performs Valens' music on the soundtrack. |
 | Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and the Cops
More Info | 2006 |  | | 09/01/10 | 04/15/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Music, Cast: Busta Rhymes, Cam'ron, Fat Joe, Freeway, Game, Irv Gotti, Ja Rule, Jadakiss, Jim Jones, Kanye West, Marshall Mathers, Russell Simmons, Snoop Dogg, Suge Knight, Director(s): Don Sikorski, Are the feds and other local authorities keeping tabs on your favorite hip-hop stars? Documentarian Don Sikorski seems to think so, and he's got the never-before-seen surveillance footage to prove it. Highlights include interviews with big names such as Russell Simmons, Kanye West, Busta Rhymes, Ja Rule and Snoop Dogg, as well as bonus performances from Eminem, Fat Joe and Jadakiss. |
 | West of Here
More Info | 2002 | | | 06/15/10 | 06/15/11 | |
| Genres: Drama, Music, Romance, Cast: Carlin Glynn, Elisabeth Moss, Guillermo Díaz, John Elsen, Josh Hamilton, Kevin Cooney, Mary Stuart Masterson, Norbert Leo Butz, Tate Donovan, Director(s): Peter Masterson, When Gil (Josh Hamilton) loses his cousin and songwriting partner, Josiah (Norbert Leo Butz), to a fatal car crash, the aspiring musician ditches his job and begins a cross-country trek to San Francisco to settle Josiah's affairs and to figure out his own. Along the way, Gil meets up with his cousin's ex-girlfriend (Mary Stuart Masterson). Tate Donovan, Elisabeth Moss and Guíllermo Diaz co-star in this tale of love and loss. |
 | Ronnie Milsap: Live
More Info | 2002 |  | | 05/01/10 | 11/01/11 | |
| Genres: Music, Cast: Ronnie Milsap, Director(s): Kevin Layne, The singer responsible for forty No. 1 hits, six Grammys and seven Country Music Awards is the subject of this live performance disc. Songs include "Don't You Know How Much I Love You," "Stranger in My House," "The Future Is Not What It Used to Be" and "Happy Happy Birthday Baby." These songs, and much more, demonstrate Milsap's versatility and why he's become a mainstay on both the pop and country charts. |
 | Todd Rundgren: Live in San Francisco
More Info | 2002 | | | 05/01/10 | 11/01/11 | |
| Genres: Music, Cast: Todd Rundgren, Rock's original Renaissance man brings his vast array of musical styles to the stage in this raucous live concert at Maritime Hall in San Francisco. Rundgren performed his greatest hits and a wealth of new songs, including "I Hate My Frickin ISP," "Black and White," "Number 1 Lowest Common Denominator," "Open My Eyes," "Bang the Drum All Day" and many more. |
 | Tanya Tucker: Live at Billy Bob's Texas
More Info | 2005 | | | 05/01/10 | 11/01/11 | |
| Genres: Music, Cast: Tanya Tucker, Texas-born Tanya Tucker heads back home for this crowd-pleasing concert taped live at Billy Bob's Forth Worth stage, where she performs her best hits, including "Strong Enough to Bend," "It's Only Over for You," "I Won't Take Less Than Your Love" and "One Love at a Time." Tucker displays the impressive talent that made her a household name in her teenage years, a gift now matured and honed over time. |
 | Cher: The Farewell Tour
More Info | 2003 | | | 05/01/10 | 11/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Music, Cast: Cher, Cher performs an emotional show, part of a huge farewell tour that saw the smoldering diva play to more than 1.5 million fans in North America alone. The show captures all the highlights from Cher's long career, including her achievements in TV, theatre and films as well as music. Songs include "Believe," "If I Could Turn Back Time," "Found Someone," "Strong Enough" and many more. |
 | The Glenn Miller Story
More Info | 1953 |  | | 02/05/10 | 12/26/10 | |
| Genres: Biography, Drama, Music, Romance, Classics, Biographies, Classic Dramas, Showbiz Dramas, 20th Century Period Pieces, Period Pieces, Tearjerkers, Classic Movie Musicals, Musicals, Swing & Big Band, Universal Studios Home Video, Cast: Barton MacLane, Charles Drake, Gene Krupa, George Tobias, Harry Morgan, Irving Bacon, James Bell, James Stewart, June Allyson, Louis Armstrong, Marion Ross, Director(s): Anthony Mann, One of the most profitable biopics ever filmed, The Glenn Miller Story traces Miller's rise from pit-orchestra trombone player to leader of the most successful big band of his era -- the early 1940s. Girl-next-door June Allyson plays Miller's wife, Helen, who learns the value of patience while Glenn searches relentlessly for "the sound" that will put him on top. Louis Armstrong and Gene Krupa pop up in cameos. |
 | Hilary and Jackie
More Info | 1998 | | | 02/01/10 | 02/01/13 | |
| Genres: Biography, Drama, Music, Cast: Celia Imrie, Charles Dance, David Morrissey, Emily Watson, James Frain, Rachel Griffiths, Rupert Penry-Jones, Vernon Dobtcheff, Director(s): Anand Tucker, Emily Watson stars as Jacqueline du Pré, a famed cellist whose glamorous but turbulent life clashes and contrasts with the quiet existence of her sister, Hilary (Rachel Griffiths), in this true story based on Hilary's controversial memoir, A Genius in the Family. The close but complicated relationship between the sisters strains to the breaking point as a result of infidelity, jealousy and, ultimately, Jackie's debilitating illness. |
 | Graffiti Bridge
More Info | 1990 | | | 01/01/10 | 01/01/11 | |
| Genres: Drama, Music, Cast: Ingred Chavez, Jerome Benton, Jesse Johnson, Morris Day, Prince, Director(s): Prince, Pop star Prince ventures into the world of cinema once again with this follow-up to Purple Rain. Serving as writer, director and actor, Prince stars as "The Kid," who continues to fall short musically in comparison to his archrival, Morris Day, and his band, The Time. As The Kid and Morris square off with regard to a club that's been bestowed to them in equal parts, their rivalry culminates in a musical contest to see who gets complete control. |
 | Heavy Metal
More Info | 1981 | | | 01/01/10 | 01/01/11 | |
| Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Music, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation for Grown-ups, Hard Rock & Heavy Metal, Canada, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Foreign Countries, Cast: Harold Ramis, John Candy, Black Sabbath, Blue Öyster Cult, Cheap Trick, Devo, Eugene Levy, Stevie Nicks, Alice Playten, Don Francks, Jackie Burroughs, Joe Flaherty, Marilyn Lightstone, Martin Lavut, Rodger Bumpass, Director(s): Gerald Potterton, In this animated extravaganza based on the graphic magazine of the same name, John Candy, Eugene Levy, Harold Ramis and others provide the voices for a series of linked stories revolving around a menacing meteorite thought to be the root of all evil. A thumping heavy metal soundtrack from Black Sabbath, Blue Öyster Cult, Cheap Trick, Devo and Stevie Nicks and sci-fi renderings from hundreds of animators have made this film a cult classic.
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 | Sixties Soft Rock
More Info | 2004 | | | 12/21/09 | 06/21/11 | |
| Genres: Music, Short, Music & Musicals, Rock & Roll Oldies, Rock & Pop, Cast: Cher, Don Everly, Freddie and the Dreamers, Leslie Gore, Nancy Sinatra, Phil Everly, Sonny Bono, The Everly Brothers, The Toys, The Turtles, The 1960s music scene was not all "British invasion," Haight-Ashbury, Stax and Motor City -- there was also quite a bit of straight-on, sunshine-flavored pop. This infectious compilation features archival performances by some of the era's best and most enduring soft rock artists, including Sonny & Cher, The Turtles, Leslie Gore, Nancy Sinatra, The Everly Brothers, The Toys, Freddie & The Dreamers and many more! |
 | Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
More Info | 2001 | | | 12/01/09 | 12/01/11 | |
| Genres: Drama, Music, Comedy, Indie Comedies, Modern & Alternative Rock, Rock & Pop, Cast: Beck, Beth Orton, Elliott Smith, Gregg Henry, Hank Williams III, Ione Skye, Laura Prepon, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Mark Gonzales, Richard Edson, Rory Cochrane, Rossie Harris, Director(s): Steve Hanft, A down-on-his-luck musician (Rory Cochrane) finds an instant ticket to fame with his Moletron keyboard, which has the added effect of getting him the girl of his dreams (Beth Orton). But when the keyboard goes missing, he must search the pages of Southlander, a Los Angeles-based classifieds magazine. Includes cameos from Beck, Elliot Smith and Ione Skye. |
 | Iggy Pop: Live San Fran 1981
More Info | 1981 | | | 12/01/09 | 12/01/11 | |
| Genres: Music, Musical, Cast: Carlos Alomar, Clem Burke, Iggy Pop, An absolute must for fans of the Ig-ster, this film chronicles Iggy Pop during a period in his career that was woefully undocumented. In this November 1981 concert, Iggy fronts a rockin' band featuring Blondie drummer Clem Burke and future David Bowie guitarist Carlos Alomar. Dressed in a miniskirt, garters and stockings, Pop is as unpredictable as ever. And as always, he's raw, raucous and adored by the fans. |
 | Thank God It's Friday
More Info | 1978 |  | | 12/01/09 | 12/01/10 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Music, Romantic Comedies, Music & Musicals, Contemporary Movie Musicals, Musicals, Disco, Cult Comedies, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Cast: Chick Vennera, Commodores, Debra Winger, Donna Summer, Jeff Goldblum, Ray Vitte, Terri Nunn, Valerie Landsburg, Director(s): Robert Klane, It's Friday night and time to head to the hottest disco in town for the big dance contest in this 1970s groove-fest. A wild assortment of crazy characters shows up, and the Commodores supply the music. Singer Nicole (Donna Summer) is convinced she's going to get her big break, while Marv "Leather Man" Gomez (Chick Vennera) wanders the club dispensing advice. Thank God It's Friday won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for the song "Last Dance." |
 | Alicia Keys: From Start to Stardom
More Info | 2003 | | | 12/01/09 | 12/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Music, Music & Musicals, Urban & Dance, Contemporary R&B, Cast: Alicia Keys, Her entire life, it seems, has been an accelerated learning experience, preparing her for a career in music … that propelled her to stardom faster than she could have imagined! This unauthorized biography of Alicia Keys tells the story from her beginnings in Manhattan at the Professional Performance Art School to her success as an international singing sensation. |
 | Moogfest 2006: Live
More Info | 2007 | | | 12/01/09 | 12/01/11 | |
| Genres: Music, Cast: Bernie Worrell, DJ Logic, Jan Hammer, Jordan Rudess, Keith Emerson, Mahahavishnu Project, Some of the world's greatest keyboardists -- including Keith Emerson, Jan Hammer, Jordan Rudess, Bernie Worrell, Roger O'Donnell and DJ Logic -- come together for these live performances filmed at the Moogfest music festival, held inside New York City's legendary B.B. King Blues Club in 2006. The annual festival honors the contributions of inventor Robert Moog (1934-2005) and the namesake analog synthesizers he created. |
 | Nat King Cole: Encore
More Info | 2004 | | | 10/01/09 | 10/01/10 | |
| Genres: Music, Short, Music & Musicals, Vocal Pop, Jazz & Easy Listening, Cast: Nat King Cole, Silky-voiced Nat King Cole offers up 20 of his best-loved songs, including "Unforgettable," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" and "It's Only a Paper Moon," in this compilation of performances culled from the entirety of his career. Other songs include "Pretend," "I'm Sitting on Top of the World," "There Will Never Be Another You," "Where or When," "These Foolish Things," "But Not for Sure" and "Zing Went the Strings of My Heart." |
 | Sixties Rock
More Info | 2004 | | | 07/12/08 | 07/12/11 | |
| Genres: Music, Short, Music & Musicals, Classic Rock, Rock & Pop, Cast: Beatles, Byrds, Herman's Hermits, Kinks, Lovin' Spoonful, Moody Blues, The Animals, Animals, From the vaunted "British invasion" to American psychedelia, the 1960s were arguably the most dynamic era in rock 'n' roll history. This exciting compilation features archival performances by some of the era's best and most enduring rock bands, including The Kinks, The Byrds, The Lovin' Spoonful, Herman's Hermits, The Moody Blues, The Animals and many more! Take a rockin' trip down memory lane. |
 | Bar, El Chino
More Info | 2003 | | | 01/18/08 | 01/18/11 | |
| Genres: Drama, Music, Comedy, Romance, Foreign, Foreign Comedies, Argentina, Showbiz Comedies, Foreign Romance, Spanish Language, Foreign Languages, Foreign Countries, Cast: Alejandro Crus, Alejandro Gruz, Boy Olmi, Ernesto Larrese, Jimena La Torre, Jimena Latorre, Juan Pablo Ballinou, Maria Lopez Saubidet, Mario Levit, Mario Lion, Nuria Burak, Pasta Dioguardi, Roberto Buzzone, Director(s): Daniel Burak, Fledgling moviemaker Jorge (Boy Olmi) loves to pass the time at El Chino, a local tavern. In fact, he often films the saloon's clientele in an attempt to capture the bar's magnetism. Enter Martina (Jimena La Torre), a documentarian looking for a subject. She soon falls in love with the pub's atmosphere and decides to join forces with Jorge to produce a documentary that will encapsulate El Chino's intimate spirit. |
 | Tony Bennett: The Music Never Ends
More Info | 2007 | | | 09/25/07 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Music, Cast: Clint Eastwood, Don Rickles, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Ginger Rogers, Harry Belafonte, Judy Garland, Martin Scorsese, Mel Brooks, Tony Bennett, Director(s): Bruce Ricker, Director Bruce Ricker and executive producer Clint Eastwood toast the storied career of legendary crooner Tony Bennett in this documentary tribute packed with live performance clips, archival footage and celebrity interviews. Featured personalities from Bennett's remarkable life and times include Mel Brooks, Martin Scorsese, Harry Belafonte, Don Rickles, Gene Kelly, Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire and Judy Garland. |
 | Valley of the Dolls
More Info | 1967 | | | 01/01/11 | 02/28/12 | |
| Genres: Drama, Music, Cast: Alexander Davion, Barbara Parkins, Charles Drake, Joey Bishop, Martin Milner, Patty Duke, Paul Burke, Sharon Tate, Tony Scotti, Director(s): Mark Robson, In this movie based on Jacqueline Susann's best-selling novel, small-town girl Anne Welles (Barbara Parkins) heads to Broadway, where she meets Neely O'Hara (Patty Duke), who'll stop at nothing to get her name on the bill, and Jennifer North (Sharon Tate), a bewitching beauty who longs to be taken seriously. As their careers rise and fall, the starlets turn to the comforts of sex, drugs and romance -- a sure combination for drama and disaster. |
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