Neem the Half-Boy in Dari & English
music by Paul Haslinger,
formerly of Tangerine Dream. 40 mins.%%%mDVD: DV60035. $29.95.
+Director/Author: formerly of Tangerine Dre _ From the bloody wars fought by Namer, who united the kingdoms of the
Nile to become the first pharaoh, to the final defeat of Cleopatra,
this fascinating program explores the 3,000-year history and stunning
legacy of the pharaohs. With extensive location footage of the
pyramids, the Sphinx, Karnak and Luxor, and more. Features rare
archival films of early pyramid exploration and discoveries and visits
never-before-seen royal tombs. Four-volume set. 50 mins.
6Director/Author: never-before-seen royal t Minutes: 50 � The inspirational story of America’s beloved clown, from his childhood
in New Jersey to his legendary career as a film star, from his
tumultuous 10-year partnership with Dean Martin to his commitment as
spokesman for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Rare archival
footage and exclusive interviews with friends, collaborators and Lewis
himself. 100 mins.
0Director/Author: himself. 100 mins. Minutes: 100 &A visually spectacular, state-of-the-art series of 16 half-hour
segments in eight volumes produced by the Edizioni Musei Vaticani for
the Jubilee in the Year 2000. Through the wonders of modern
technology, this documentary series makes available to everyone the
world’s most spectacular and sacred repository of art, history and
faith. Volumes include The Vatican Museums: History, Art Works &
Personalities, Roman & Etruscan Art in the Vatican Museums, Greek and
Egyptian Art in the Vatican Museums, The Origins of Christian Art &
The Sistine Chapel, The Raphael Rooms, The Loggia & The Historical
Museum at St. John Lateran, The Ethnological Museum & Picture Gallery,
The Collection of Modern Religious Art & The Apostolic Palace and
Vatican City & The Great Basilica. Each volume is 60 mins.
5Director/Author: Vatican City & The Great Minutes: 60 � The Partridge Family–Caution: Nervous Mother Driving. In Knight in
Shining Armor, a talented intruder heartthrob (Bobby Sherman) takes
over the Partridge’s studio while they are away; in But the Memory
Lingers, a smelly stowaway boards the bus and leaves a lasting
impression on the group (features the hit song, “I Think I Love You”);
and in The Eleven Year Itch, guest star Jodie Foster develops a crush
on Danny. 75 mins.
/Director/Author: on Danny. 75 mins. Minutes: 75 _ The Partridge Family–C’mon Get Happy. Includes the pilot episode,
What? And Get Out of Show Business?, in which the young widow Shirley
reluctantly joins her kids’ band; Old Scrapmouth, in which Laurie’s
braces create a major kink in the band’s performing (guest starring
Mark Hamill of Star Wars); and Anchors Away, the last show of the
series, in which Shirley’s high school beau sails into town and
Danny’s convinced the officer is no gentleman.
^ Charlie’s Angels–Angels in Chains. Two episodes. In Angels in Chains
the Angels infiltrate a corrupt prison and are forced to join guest
star Kim Basinger in the warden’s bordello. In Blue Angels, the Angels
rub a crooked cop the wrong way when they go undercover in a massage
parlour. Dirk Benedict stars. 98 mins.
6Director/Author: parlour. Dirk Benedict st Minutes: 98 m Charlie’s Angels–Angels Under Covers. Two episodes. In To Kill an
Angel, a trip to the carnival leads to a tunnel of horrors when Kelly
gets caught in the crossfire between two paid killers and an autistic
child. In Night of the Strangler, the Angels go undercover as fashion
models while investigating a kinky case of multiple murders. 101 mins.
7Director/Author: models while investigatin Minutes: 101 5Director/Author: wedding bells–and alarm Minutes: 75 * Gidget–Beach Blanket Gidget. In Dear Diary–Et Al, the series pilot,
Gidget’s sister reads her diary and assumes Gidget’s highly
imaginative confessions are true; in Is It Love or Symbiosis?,
Gidget’s meddling big sister and brother-in-law convince her father
that he should send Gidget away to a private girl’s school in Paris;
in I Love You, I Think, while Jeff is way at Princeton, Gidget
dedicates herself to a life of loneliness, until she meets a tall,
dark and handsome surfer. 78 mins.
6Director/Author: dark and handsome surfer. Minutes: 78 � This humorous and upbeat science series shows that history is filled
with seemingly unrelated discoveries that are actually connected in
the most surprising ways. Host James Burke delights viewers as he
explores the effects and origins of inventions and events that shape
the modern world. Volumes include Feedback, What’s in a Name? and Drop
the Apple. Three one-hour tapes.
Court TV follows judges, assistant district attorneys, public
defenders and defense attorneys through their everyday experience.
Teens will see what it’s like to lead the life of a legal
professional, visit a law school, and look at the roles played by
bailiffs, court reporters, court clerks and the many others who make
the legal system work. Episodes include The Assistant District
Attorney, The Public Defender, Judges, Juries and the Jury Selection
Expert, Arrest/Representation, Punishment for Teen Offenders,
Reform/Intervention, Conflict Resolution, Lawyers Who Rarely Go to
Court, Unsung Heroes of the Courtroom, Mock Trials, Environmental Law
and Teens in Prison. Six-volume, 13 half-hour episode gift set. 6�
Greasy mechanic, gasoline fanatic and Cracker star Robbie Coltrane
looks at the engines that changed the world, in this six-episode,
three-tape set. Episodes include The V8, The Steam Engine, The Diesel
Engine, The Supercharger, The Two Stroke and The Jet Engine.
_A portrait of the colorful 82-year-old Norwegian explorer and
scientist who became world famous with his Kon-Tiki expedition in 1947
when, with a crew of five, he drifted 8000 kilometers on a balsa raft
from Peru to Polynesia. 52 mins.
6Director/Author: from Peru to Polynesia. 5 Minutes: 52 }The 10th Mountain Division consisted of an elite group of expert
mountain climbers trained by the U.S. Army to combat the Nazis
entrenched in the mountains of Italy during WWII. Through rare and
unusual film footage, the combined accounts of the Americans, Italians
and Germans are woven together to offer a first-hand account of what
it was like on the front lines. 45 mins.
5Director/Author: it was like on the front Minutes: 45 = Based on James Clavell’s novel, Noble House is an intriguing
mini-series saga set in the panoramic backdrop of exotic Hong Kong.
Pierce Brosnan stars as Ian Dunross, the all-powerful leader of Hong
Kong’s most influential international trading organization, Noble
House, as he confronts takeover attempts, interlocking intrigues and
ancient obligations. “Extravagantly romanticnot only is it as long as
life, it’s also rich with possibilities” (The New York Times). With
Deborah Raffin, Ben Masters, John Houseman and Denholm Elliott.
Director/Author: mins. �In this haute couture-designed, futuristic tour-de-force from Luc
Besson, Bruce Willis stars as a cab driver who becomes an unsuspecting
hero when he picks up the kind of fare that only comes along every
5000 years: a perfect being, a perfect beauty, a perfect weapon (Milla
Jovovich). Together they must save the world. The most expensive
French film in history. With Gary Oldman, Chris Tucker and fashions by
Gautier. In English.
3Director/Author: Luc Besson 1997 Minutes: 126France/USA ~ The Presidents Collection I. Three double-cassette gift set featuring
LBJ, the Kennedys and Nixon.
| The Presidents Collection II. Two double-cassette gift set featuring
Teddy Roosevelt and FDR.
w The Presidents Collection III. Two double-cassette gift set featuring
Ike and Truman.
A portrait of the first photographer to have an exhibition at the
Louvre. Spans the six decades in which Horst set standards in fashion
and portrait photography. Includes interviews with Paloma Picasso,
Karl Lagerfeld and Jean Marais. 50 mins.
6Director/Author: Karl Lagerfeld and Jean M Minutes: 50 � An illuminating look at one of the most celebrated and controversial
fashion and portrait photographers of our time. Highlights Avedon’s
50-year career, recalling his work for Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and The
New Yorker magazines and featuring his signature portraits of Charlie
Chaplin, Dorothy Parker, the Windsors and Natassia Kinski (and snake).
59 mins.
%Director/Author: 59 mins. Minutes: 59 6Director/Author: tapes. 20 hours, 58 mins. Minutes: 58 U The Nova Scotia International Tattoo is the world’s largest indoor
show, featuring more than 2,000 international military and civilian
performers and the great military bands of the world. Includes the
world’s best fife and drum corps, as well as singers, dancers,
comedians and gymnasts. 90 mins.
6Director/Author: comedians and gymnasts. 9 Minutes: 90 + Hilarious new cartoon short starring Bugs Bunny and directed by Chuck
Jones. Collection includes five other classic Looney Tunes cartoons.
41 mins.
%Director/Author: 41 mins. Minutes: 41 � Chuck Jones’ wild, all-new Daffy Duck classic. Collection includes
five other classic Looney Tunes cartoons. 40 mins.
6Director/Author: five other classic Looney Minutes: 40 T The story of champion distance runner Steve Prefontaine’s life, which
embodied the spirit of athletic excellence. Meet the man hailed by
Sports Illustrated as America’s Distance Prodigy, through rare footage
and the memories of those who knew him best–his teammates, coaches,
family and friends.
This four-tape gift set includes Families Are Special, starring
Barney; Theodore’s Big Adventure; Generosity, featuring Mr. Rabbit’s
Thanksgiving, from the Adventures from the Book of Virtues series; and
Sesame Street’s Elmo in Basil Hears a Noise: A Musical Adventure.
Venture into the dense forests of coastal Siberia to track the biggest
cat on earth, the elusive Siberian tiger, and join a team of Russian
and American scientists risking their lives to save this endangered
and dangerous creature. Nominated for five Emmys.
– Really Wild Animals–Awesome Animal Builders. Check out some amazing
animal abodes and how they’re built as Spin takes you on a tour of
some of the wildest construction sites around.
� Really Wild Animals–Secret Weapons and Great Escapes. Detect and
inspect the hidden weapons of the animal world with Spin.
+ Narrated by Joseph Campanella, this powerful film features rare and
intimate footage of nature’s most mysterious canines in the wild at
Yellowstone and Denali National Parks and the Canadian Arctic. 60
Director/Author: mins. This program chronicles the controversial reintroduction of the wolf
into Yellowstone National Park, and explores human conceptions and
misconceptions of wolves. With unique footage of wolves in the wild.
60 mins.
%Director/Author: 60 mins. Minutes: 60 Narrated by Robert Redford, this award-winning documentary retraces
John Wesley Powell’s historic 1869 pioneering trips down the Colorado
and Green Rivers. The film includes some of the first photographs ever
taken of the Grand Canyon river territories. 60 mins.
6Director/Author: taken of the Grand Canyon Minutes: 60 ` Narrated by Robert Urich, this film explores the ancient Basketmaker
and Pueblo cultures, more commonly known as the Anasazi, who inhabited
the Four Corners region for more than 14 centuries. Walk through the
scattered Anasazi ruins of national monuments and parks like
Hovenweep, Mesa Verde and Chaco Canyon. 60 mins.
6Director/Author: Hovenweep, Mesa Verde and Minutes: 60 4Director/Author: Mark Oliver 1997 Minutes: 123USA � This documentary follows the Argentinian-born Moyano through his art
studies in Argentina as a young boy, to his travels throughout Europe,
and finally to his home in Santa Fe.
3Director/Author: Mark Oliver 1997 Minutes: 34USA _ Dennis Potter’s musically driven murder mystery masterpiece stars
Michael Gambon (Betrayal) as cynical thriller writer Philip Marlow,
recovering in a hospital while working through the plot of his
greatest detective story, starring himself as a handsome, crooning
’40s detective. Perhaps the greatest work ever written for television;
a truly original masterpiece. With Janet Suzman (Nicholas and
Alexandra). Eight hours on cassette in slipcase.
2Director/Author: Jon Amiel 1986 Minutes: 480Great Britain D Academy Award-winning animated fun from the creators of Wallace &
Gromit. In this collection of four claymation shorts, the animals step
up to the mic and talk about life on the other side of the cage in
Creature Comforts. The Oscar-nominated Wat’s Pig is the tale of two
brothers–one raised as royalty, the other by a kindly pig. The darkly
hilarious Not Without My Handbag shows one dear, deceased Auntie
refusing to stay in Hell without a proper purse. The story of Adam is
a whimsical “in-the-beginning” tale about a little clay and a lot of
+ Ravel’s enchanting fantasy ballet, choreographed by Jiri Kylian, tells
the story of a naughty child whose temper tantrum brings the objects
in his room to life. 52 mins.
6Director/Author: in his room to life. 52 m Minutes: 52 4Director/Author: Steve James 1997 Minutes: 107USA All the music, dancing, exotic locales, comedy and drama of the
greatest musicals of the 1950s are presented in this program. With
clips and revealing interviews with such stars as Shirley Jones, Ann
Miller and Debbie Reynolds. 60 mins.
6Director/Author: Miller and Debbie Reynold Minutes: 60 � This two-volume gift set features four lesser-known gems from the
beloved storyteller’s vast collection. The heroines in both Andersen’s
The Wild Swans and The Brave Duckling must overcome great adversity to
restore happiness in their lives. The Woodcutter’s Wish and The
Amazing Gift are two tales in which heroes are given a gift of magic.
128 mins.
‘Director/Author: 128 mins. Minutes: 128 6Director/Author: the master and his extrao Minutes: 50 � Rudolf Arnheim, Professor Emeritus of the psychology of art, Harvard
University, and author of Art and Visual Perception, Film as Art,
Towards a Psychology of Art, Visual Thinking and The Power of the
Center, reflects on his life and work and explains some of his most
important theories on this educational video. Also includes a
biographical section. 58 mins.
5Director/Author: biographical section. 58 Minutes: 58 G In this first kitchen grease-powered road movie, five Bay Area women
make their way from New York to San Francisco in an ’84 Chevy diesel
van powered by used vegetable oil. The “Greasy Riders” careen across
the nation stopping at greasy spoons, asking for leftover frying oil
to fuel their “Lard Car” in this wacky 3,000-mile cross-country
adventure. Other pit stops in this documentary include interviews with
biofuel engineers, a quick overview of how-to-do-it fuel mixing, and
conversations with the American public about our petroleum dependence.
Director/Author: mins. OA member of the Chickasaw Nation, Hogan is a poet, novelist,
playwright and teacher who inspires hope and healing from the human
and global community. On February 7, 1995, she read from The Book of
Medicines in Los Angeles and spoke with poet Wendy Rose (The Halfbreed
Chronicles). From the Lannan Literary Videos series. 60 mins.
6Director/Author: Chronicles). From the Lan Minutes: 60 _ Chicano poet, essayist and children’s book writer Gary Soto was born
and raised in Fresno, California. Mr. Soto has published six poetry
collections, including Home Course in Religion, The Elements of San
Joaquin and Who Will Know Us? He read from his New and Selected Poems
on May 2, 1995, and talked with novelist Alejandro Morales, whose
books include The Brick People and Death of an Anglo. From the Lannan
Literary Videos series. 60 mins.
6Director/Author: Literary Videos series. 6 Minutes: 60 4Director/Author: Anand Tucker 1996 Minutes: 90Great Britain From the producer of The Godfather and the creator of Cool World,
Fritz the Cat and The Lord of the Rings. Three hustlers move into
Harlem and squeeze the local Godfather out of the racket. Starring
Scatman Crothers, Barry White and Phillip Michael Thomas.
4Director/Author: Ralph Bakshi 1975 Minutes: 82USA � In this first openly gay action-adventure story, Josh (Troy Sistillio)
and Paul (Henry White) are a successful gay couple in the midst of
adopting a child when Josh witnesses a mob hit and becomes the next
target on their list. Watch as normally mild-mannered Josh maims and
kills to protect his loved ones. Will he be able to save his marriage,
the adoption, and himself all in one weekend?
7Director/Author: Douglas Langway 1996 Minutes: 85USA xIn 19th-century Turin, an itinerant professor unites a ragtag group of
textile workers in a strike against their factory. Crippling accidents
have become commonplace in a factory where 14-hour shifts are typical,
children work side by side with adults, and no safety standards exist.
When one man is maimed, the workers draw up a list of demands, which
are summarily dismissed by the bosses. It’s only when an outsider
(Marcello Mastroianni) stumbles into their midst that they are able to
focus their efforts and bring about the possibility of change. With
Annie Girardot and Bernard Blier. Italian with English subtitles.
8Director/Author: Mario Monicelli 1954 Minutes: 127Italy +For over 70 years, Al Hirschfeld’s drawings have graced the pages of
The New York Times, bringing to life the stars of Broadway and the
silver screen. This thoroughly engaging portrait of one of America’s
most beloved illustrators features rare home movies, special
appearances by his celebrity subjects and interviews with his late
wife Dolly Haas and daughter Nina. The artist emerges as a brilliant,
delightful, quirky and compassionate observer of humanity.
9Director/Author: Susan W. Dryfoos 1996 Minutes: 126USA _ In this live performance filmed at the New York Improvisation on April
29, 1971, you’ll see the ingenious comic during his earliest stand-up
days. The routine is uniquely Prior: interpretative voices and
characterizations, material drawn from his outrageous life, and plenty
of comments on racial differences, chemical substances and sex.
Includes the now famous “Wino Preacher & Willie the Junkie” sequence.
� The nightmare begins when Captain Lansen (Eric Porter) attempts to
transport illegal explosives and a motley group of passengers on a
rusty tramp steamer that becomes stranded in the vast floating swamp
of the mysterious Sargasso Sea. Under cover of night, the terrified
travelers encounter unspeakable monsters, man-eating seaweed, vicious
mutant pirates and stupendously endowed women. A Hammer Films classic.
Director/Author: mins. : Judith Hearne (Maggie Smith) is a lonely woman in reduced
circumstances but is determined to make a fresh start in life. Despite
the dreariness of her surroundings, she believes her optimism is
rewarded when she meets James Madden (Bob Hoskins). Judith, who craves
romance, is flattered by his attention and does not recognize that his
main interest in her is as an ideal business partner. When Judith is
forced to confront reality she turns to the bottle for consolation and
is propelled along a course of self-destruction.
5Director/Author: Jack Clayton 1987 Minutes: 116Great Britain � In this Hammer classic, a London subway excavation abruptly halts when
construction workers unearth a cluster of prehistoric skulls and
skeletons. Anthropologist Dr. Roney (James Donald), his assistant
Barbara Judd (Barbara Shelley) and space expert Professor Quatermass
(Andrew Keir) are driven by curiosity and dig deeper to discover a
strange “missile” that is not of this earth.
6Director/Author: Ray Ward Baker 1967 Minutes: 98Great Britain B A collection of the best short independent features by contemporary
American filmmakers. Includes Tom Gilroy’s Touchbase, starring Lili
Taylor; Dan Wain’s Aisle Six, about the joys of bathroom plumbing;
Ethan Spigland’s The Strange Case of Balthazar, which reinvents the
history of cinema; Jadina Lilen’s cinema verite documentary Marie;
Billy Kent’s Egg Salad, an expose of the clownish behavior of the West
Coast dating scene; Matt Mennees’ animated short Fan-Tasy and David
Capurso’s Emily’s Song, a different take on homelessness. 92 mins.
6Director/Author: Capurso’s Emily’s Song, a Minutes: 92 � This extraordinary program focuses on the Marx Brothers everyone knows
and loves while showing a side of Groucho, Chico and Harpo rarely seen
by the public. Host Leslie Nielsen leads a journey through rare home
movies, insightful interviews with family members, never-before-seen
outtakes and hilarious film clips to paint an intimate portrait of the
influential American comedy troupe.
Director/Author: mins. Director/Author: mins. _ Based on Terrence McNally’s award-winning play, this “The Big Chill
meets The Bird Cage” is the story of eight friends who leave the city
behind for three simple weekends of rest and relaxation in the
country. What they find is an outrageous mix of laughter, love and
surprises. Featuring an extraordinary cast led by Jason Alexander
(TV’s Seinfeld) and John Glover, reprising his Tony Award-winning role
as twin brothers.
4Director/Author: Joe Mantello 1997 Minutes: 90USA � Acclaimed filmmaker Hugh Miles captures magnificent, never-before-seen
images of this spectacular predator of the Andes. 60 mins.
6Director/Author: images of this spectacula Minutes: 60 + Follow the fascinating lives of a great cat and a curious warthog,
intertwined since birth, against the dramatic backdrop of the South
African wilderness. 60 mins.
6Director/Author: African wilderness. 60 mi Minutes: 60 + The discovery that rocked the scientific world. Join an expedition in
search of ancient dinosaurs. Unearth the fossilized embryo of an
Oviraptor and skeletons that reveal an astonishing story. 60 mins.
6Director/Author: Oviraptor and skeletons t Minutes: 60 Really Wild Animals–Hot Dogs and Cool Cats. In this whirlwind
worldwide adventure, Spin sets out to prove that our tame house pets
have some really rowdy relatives. The wild mixes with the mild as we
discover what’s behind the dog’s growl and the cat’s meow. 47 mins.
6Director/Author: discover what’s behind th Minutes: 47 � Really Wild Animals–Farmyard Friends. Join Spin in two episodes about
life on the farm and the real-life story of animal rescuers. 46 mins.
5Director/Author: life on the farm and the Minutes: 46 J Years before their acclaimed performances in The English Patient,
Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes starred together in this visually
stunning, passionate and eerily atmospheric adaptation of Emily
Bronte’s timeless tale of two families and the doomed love that
entwines them.
9Director/Author: Peter Kosminsky 1992 Minutes: 1992Great Britain _ In the tradition of Menace II Society, Fresh and Gridlock’d comes this
story of Tyrone, an idealistic Jamaican immigrant (Peter Williams),
who, seduced by an opportunity for quick wealth, takes a job with a
powerful local entrepreneur (George Harris). But when Tyrone finds
that he is assigned the task of collecting an old debt from his
irresponsible cousin (David Smith), his loyalties and career ambitions
are tested.
8Director/Author: Stephen Williams 1995 Minutes: 89USA + Starship Commander Wendell Corey, Captain John Agar and a crew of hot
space bimbos launch an emergency mission to rescue the crew of a
hijacked starship stranded on a forbidden planet of alien creatures.
8Director/Author: Arthur C. Pierce 1966 Minutes: 87USA S Julia Roberts and Dermot Mulroney are long-time pals who make a pact
to marry each other if neither is hitched by the time they are 29.
When he introduces his fiance (Cameron Diaz) to her, she is set on
sabotaging the engaged couple’s relationship. With Rupert
Everett.%%%mDVD: DV60036. $24.95.
3Director/Author: P.J. Hogan 1997 Minutes: 105USA +Based on events of the Spanish-American War, this critically acclaimed
epic drama follows the experiences of a young Teddy Roosevelt (Tom
Berenger) and his eclectic group of U.S. Calvary soldiers, called the
Rough Riders. Roosevelt led this diverse mix of men through one of the
most famous episodes in American military history, the charge on San
Juan Hill. With Sam Elliott and Gary Busey. “Perhaps the best war
movie ever made” (Vernon Scott, UPI). Two-tape set.
4Director/Author: John Milius 1997 Minutes: 187USA 1Director/Author: John Woo 1997 Minutes: 140USA -In this hip, hilarious sci-fi comedy, Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith
are the best-kept secret in the universe. Their mission: to monitor
extra-terrestrial activity on earth. They are the best, last and only
line of defense. They work in secret. They exist in shadow. And, of
course, they dress in black. With Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D’Onfrio
and Rip Torn and a gallery of creepy aliens, courtesy of Industrial
Light & Magic.%%%mDVD: DV60037. $24.95.
8Director/Author: Barry Sonnenfeld 1997 Minutes: 97USA e Alien monsters from outer space threaten to destroy mankind. The evil
Gigan and King Ghidrah have been summoned from outer space and mankind
is powerless against their vicious wave of destruction. Soon an
earth-shattering death struggle rocks Tokyo as Godzilla and Anguiras
go head-to-head with the monsters in a ferocious battle.
2Director/Author: Jun Fukuda 1972 Minutes: 89Japan + Godzilla battles his mechanical double. Controlled by evil space
invaders, Mechagodzilla rises from the sea and begins a ferocious
rampage of death and destruction. Has Godzilla met his match?
2Director/Author: Jun Fukuda 1974 Minutes: 84Japan ^ The story by Anne Bronte that shocked the Victorian world in 1848.
Tara Fitzgerald (Brassed Off), Rupert Graves and Toby Stephens star in
this story of sensuality and indulgence, of a marriage gone bad and a
woman’s right to be free and independent, set in a romantic world of
wind-swept moors and mysterious manors.
4Director/Author: Mike Barker 1997 Minutes: 160Great Britain � A Day at Old MacDonald’s Farm. The Kidsongs Kids take a trip to Old
MacDonald’s farm in this music-filled st�W
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On a Trip: |
Extends the language necessary |
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On a Trip: |
Intensive question practice |
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Sentence-making exercises reinforce key grammar and vocabulary. Click and drag words to construct sentences from the lesson. |
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Energy Sources: |
Extends the ability to talk |
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| Energy Sources: Focus Exercises |
Sentence-making exercises reinforce key grammar and vocabulary. Click and drag words to construct sentences from the lesson. |
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Directions: |
The focus is on giving directions, |
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Review Exercises: |
Listening-based review of |
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Students use speech recognition |
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| Review Exercises: Speech Practice |
Sentence Reading, Answering Questions, and Speech Quiz sections offer speaking practice using speech recognition. Reviews previous lessons. |
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| Video Interactions |
Natural conversations with native English speakers reinforce key language, including useful telephone expressions. Select "Interactive" to participate in the conversation, using Speech Recognition. Includes: How Much are the Tickets?, Business Telephone: May I Help You?, At a Restaurant, and Hot Seats. |
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Life Experience: |
Extends the ability to talk |
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Sentence-making exercises reinforce key grammar and vocabulary. Click and drag words to construct sentences from the lesson. |
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Matrix Vocabulary: |
The focus is on useful vocabulary |
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Matrix Vocabulary: |
An interactive game in which |
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Comparisons: |
This lesson reviews and extends |
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Comparisons: |
Sentence-making exercises reinforce key grammar and vocabulary from the presentation. Click and drag words to complete the sentence so that it fits the context. |
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Review Exercises: |
Listening-based review of |
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Review Exercises: |
Students use speech recognition |
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Sentence Reading, Answering Questions, and Speech Quiz sections offer speaking practice using speech recognition. Reviews previous lessons. |
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| Video Interactions |
Natural conversations with native English speakers reinforce key language, including useful telephone expressions. Select "Interactive" to participate in the conversation, using Speech Recognition. Includes: Telephone Conversation, Business Telephone: Flight Information, At a Restaurant, and Interview: Job Experience. |
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Disc 1 |
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Life Choices: |
Introduces conditional constructions |
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| Life Choices: Question Practice |
Intensive question practice focuses on the language of choice, causal relations, and inferences. Reinforces the vocabulary and structures from the previous lesson. |
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| Life Choices: Focus on Conditionals |
Click and drag words to construct the appropriate conditional which follows from a given fact. |
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Epidemic: |
In this lesson students learn |
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| Epidemic: Sentence Reordering |
Focuses on connecting phrases and other discourse markers that link sentences together and create coherent paragraphs. |
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Space & Time Sequences: |
This innovative lesson focuses |
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Review Exercises: |
Listening-based review of |
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Students use speech recognition |
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Sentence Reading, Answering Questions, and Speech Quiz sections offer speaking practice using speech recognition. Reviews previous lessons. |
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| Video Interactions |
Natural conversations with native English speakers reinforce key language, including useful telephone expressions. Select "Interactive" to participate in the conversation, using Speech Recognition. Includes: Telephone for Business, Telephone Invitation, Interview with an Actor, Dinner Conversation, and Hot Seats. |
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The Secret Code: |
Students examine evidence |
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Sentence-making exercises reinforce key grammar and vocabulary. Click and drag words to construct sentences from the lesson. |
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Matrix Vocabulary: |
Prepares students to discuss global issues, trends and news events. Presents vocabulary in five categories: famous people, regions of the world, disasters, a history of the world, and human accomplishments. |
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An interactive game in which students answer comprehension questions and try to improve their score. Questions are randomly arranged so that each game is different. |
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UFOs: For & Against: |
This lesson presents arguments for and against the existence of UFOs. The focus is on the structure of simple arguments and counter arguments, note-taking, and important vocabulary. Prepares students to follow and engage in critical thinking and debates. |
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| UFOs: For & Against Sentence Reordering |
Focuses on connecting phrases and other discourse markers that link sentences together and create coherent arguments. |
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Listening-based review of |
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Students use speech recognition |
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Sentence Reading, Answering Questions, and Speech Quiz sections offer speaking practice using speech recognition. Reviews previous lessons. |
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Natural conversations with native English speakers reinforce key language, including useful telephone expressions. Select "Interactive" to participate in the conversation, using Speech Recognition. Includes: Telephone for Business, Friends on the Telephone, UFO Interview, and Press Conference. |
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�LPatrick Wymark, Linda Hayden,
Barry Andrews and Avice Landon.
O A gothic thriller with a social edge about an abused wife who poisons
her destructive husband and goes slowly mad when his corpse
mysteriously appears. With Michael Gough, Sharon Gurney and Yvonne
A mortician creates vampires from the recently dead and terrorizes a
family that hampers his scheme when they demand a relative’s body for
a private wake. With Patricia Lee Hammond, Gerald Fielding, Victor
Jorge and Michael Lally.
P The robot from Forbidden Planet, Robby falls under the control of an
alien superhuman computer intent on world domination. A scientist
enlists his ten-year-old son with a mysterious potion that renders him
invisible to regain the robot’s independence. With Richard Eyer and
Philip Abbott.
M In the aftermath of an earthquake, a giant caterpillar awakens and
spawns one murderous offspring. The massive creature terrorizes
coastal California communities and the Navy must find the means to
prevent their spread. With Tim Holt, Audrey Dalton, Hans Conried and
Milton Parsons.
] A notorious Cold War parable about American and Russian scientists
establishing radio contact with Mars. The radio emissions first elicit
panic, leading to a religious revivalism and finally to a personal
declaration between the countries to peacefully coexist. With Herbert
Berghof, Peter Graves and Andrea King.
In this horror movie the Count (Francis Lederer) assumes the identity
of a murdered Czech painter and infiltrates an idyllic small American
town, wreaking havoc and discord among the unsuspecting. With Norman
Eberhardt, Ray Stricklyn and Jimmie Baird.
x Lassie and a lonely Scottish highlands country doctor confront the
elements, local superstition and abject poverty. The doctor receives
Lassie as payment for services and the two develop a deep bond.
l A lonely widow (Jeanette MacDonald) blames her son’s dog Lassie for
her husband’s death but eventually learns about Lassie’s friendship
and loyalty through a young orphan’s (Claude Jarman Jr.) love for the
dog. MacDonald’s last film; she performs five songs. With Lloyd Nolan,
Dwayne Hickman, Percy Kilbride and Margaret Hamilton. Music by Andre
e A Lassie adventure story set against an 1870 California gold backdrop,
in the High Sierras. Lassie must avenge the death of a kindly
prospector murdered by his greedy partner after the old man struck a
rich gold vein. Adapted from Alexander Hull’s novel Shep of the
Painted Hills. With Paul Kelly, Bruce Cowling, Gary Gray and Art
2 The Wolvercote Tongue.
3 Service of All the Dead.
0 Last Seen Wearing.
2 Last Bus to Woodstock.
3 The Settling of the Sun.
3 The Ghost in the Machine.
. The Last Enemy.
0 Deceived by Flight.
1 The Secret of Bay 5B.
/ Infernal Serpent.
1 Sins of the Fathers.
0 Masonic Mysteries.
. Promised Land.
2 Driven to Distraction.
, Fat Chance.
0 Second Time Around.
An adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia, about four
children hurled from a strange wardrobe closet into an expressive land
of mythical creatures and talking animals. Winner of the Emmy for Best
Animated Special. 95 mins.
A vigorous and heartwarming Muppets musical tale with Basil and his
friends trapped inside an enchanted forest where they must find the
inner courage to overcome their fear and conquer their personal
demons. Special appearance by Elmo, the furry red monster. 28 mins.
� The quirky scientist Beakman takes his viewers on an intellectual
odyssey as he provokes children into asking important and fundamental
questions about life, art, science, nature and their existence.
Beakman finds an accessible means of conveying scientific information,
using wit, visual shocks and surprise to issue challenges, offer
facts, solve problems and demonstrate experiments that can be
accomplished at home. 60 mins.
� This work by Charles and Roy Eames is an imaginative journey about the
function of trains as they travel through a universe of movement,
sound, noise and landscapes. Toy trains of various size and shape move
from the railyard to the roundhouse to a busy station. On the same
program is Parade a bright and colorful mosaic of mechanized toys
played to a vibrant John Philip Sousa score. 22 mins.
� Award-winning shorts by Faith Hubley examine the relationship of art
and science, environment and personal responsibility. The films–Time
of the Angels; People, People, People; W.O.W. Women of the World;
Amazonia and Yes We Can–intermingle myth and reality to provoke
awareness of the earth and environment. “Faith Hubley has pushed the
boundaries of animation beyond their limits and created a work of art
that is dazzling to the eye and feeds the spirit” (Robert Redford). 36
_ An encyclopedic account of the history, personalities and evolution of
the American blues masters, including Son House, Leadbelly, Bessie
Smith, Mamie Smith, Roy Milton and His Orchestra, Jimmy Rushing, Ethel
Waters and Big Bill Broonzy. The documentary merges archival recording
footage and photographs. The highlight is a raucous version of “St.
Louis Blues” by Leadbelly and Bessie Smith. 51 mins.
� A compendium of vintage performers is a highlight reel of the greatest
blues musicians of their era. This program explores the gifts and
personal drive that contributed to their distinctive sounds and
charismatic voices. Blending archival performance footage and rare
photographs, the show spotlights Ida Cox, Billie Holiday, Big Mama
Thornton, Muddy Waters, Joe Turner, Joe Williams, Buddy Guy, Jimmy
Witherspoon and B.B. King. 51 mins.
� Three different movie stars are profiled. James Cagney plays a
sensitive professor whose dissatisfaction about his career is altered
when he encounters a box of memorabilia. Errol Flynn is a debt-laden
gambler who, in order to marry a reluctant heiress, must defeat an
expert young marksman in a duel. David Niven is a mad genius who has
devoted the last 15 years to writing a book that he believes will
transform their lives. 75 mins.
� Three illustrious horror figures display their gifts for fright and
mayhem. Boris Karloff takes form as an apparition and communicates a
strange message to a sea captain’s wife whose determination to solve a
puzzle drives her mad. Vincent Price is under siege from Chinese
communists trying to brainwash him. Lon Chaney Jr. is a prosperous
junkman who teaches his sons about pride, commitment and honor. 75
� Three matinee idols are faced with agonizing decisions. Douglas
Fairbanks antagonizes a mob boss when he tries to transform a
thoroughbred into a champion race horse. Ronald Reagan wants to
disavow his troubled past, until he encounters the judge whom he
regards as responsible for his brother’s death. Charles Boyer takes a
bleak outlook on Christmas until his relationship with his wife
(Maureen O’Sullivan) alters his perspective. 75 mins.
_ Three actresses take a stand and declare their ambitions. Bette Davis
must act decisively to save herself and a band of children from a
violent blizzard. Joan Fontaine is a cautious observer who awaits
meeting her friend’s enigmatic groom. Gloria Swanson must decide to
sacrifice her career to prolong her life. 75 mins.
� This program looks at three young actresses on the eve of their
breakthrough. Natalie Wood and her siblings find respect and awe for
their new father-figure (Charles Boyer) through a complex reign of
errors. Joanne Woodward is a disillusioned high school outcast until a
mysterious older man (Dick Powell) orchestrates her personal
transformation. Angela Lansbury devises an elaborate plan to withhold
information about her troubled past. 75 mins.
d Three actresses at the peak of their craft highlight this video
collection. Greer Garson pursues the vicious killer who murdered her
fiance. Loretta Young reunites with her estranged son. Ida Lupino is
confined to a penthouse with virtually no food and must decipher the
contents of a tape recording in order to escape. 75 mins.
This program studies London’s vast cultural outreach, providing an
immediate view of the neighborhood and the communities, the Barbican
Theatre, Lloyd’s of London, Tower of London, Fleet Street, Sloane
Square and the National Portrait Gallery. “When a man is tired of
London, he is tired of life, for there is in London all that life can
afford” (Samuel Johnson). 48 mins.
U Composer and pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi’s band grafts the bebop of the
Western big band with the music of the East. The program is a live
performance of the 16-piece band, performing “Yellow Is Mellow”,
“Strive for Jive”, “Autumn Sea” and “Warning, Success May Be Hazardous
to Your Health”. 48 mins.
� In this Chicago concert, Dizzy plays “Swing Low, Sweet Cadillac”,
“Embraceable You”, ” ‘Round Midnight” and “A Night in Tunisia”. 53
� A comprehensive guide to your children’s emotional, spiritual and
physical development. This program is designed to impart confidence
and valuable teaching tools to young parents. The development is
broken into four parts: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and 12-24
months. The topics covered include physical growth, touching,
diapering, language development, sounds and communications, mobility
and motor skills and playing with other children. 47 mins.
R A multimedia interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s work full of colorful
costumes and sets. The performance interweaves dance, music, art,
mime, theater and acrobatics. The music is composed by Viktor Kalabis
and played by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. With the Prague
Chamber Ballet. 27 mins.
4 Japanese novelist and filmmaker Ryu Murakami adapts his novel Topaz,
about a prostitute’s (Miho Nikaido) search for redemption. Ai falls
under the spell of a charismatic dominatrix and tries desperately to
reverse her slide into cocaine dependency and sexual slavery.
“Murakami adeptly throws us off balance, with deadpan black humor and
a complex politic involving the notion of ‘wealth without pride’ ”
(Toronto Film Festival). With Sayoko Amano, Tenmei Kanou and Masahiko
Shimada. Japanese with English subtitles.
k An enchanting animated adaptation of The Story of Holly and Ivy. Ivy,
a disillusioned orphan, boards a train on Christmas Eve and entertains
no thoughts of happiness until she receives a mysterious message that
catapults her on a magical odyssey to find the grandmother she’s
always longed for. Voices by Paul Winfield and Jonathan Winters. 23
f Noel Coward’s drawing room comedy unfolds in the mad opulence of the
Compte Raoul De Vriac’s spacious chateau outside Paris. Set in 1735,
the Compte’s former mistress, the Marquise Eloise De Kertournel,
floors everybody with her announcement she’s staying permanently. With
Diana Rigg, Richard Johnson and James Villiers. 55 mins.
� A BBC adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel of erotic attraction, danger
and intrigue set in 18th century Bath, a morally decadent society that
captures the fancy of Catherine Morland. She’s invited by Henry Tilney
for a romantic weekend at his estate, Northanger Abbey, where mystery
and blood-curdling horror rule the moment. With Peter Finch, Googie
Withers, Robert Hardy and Katherine Schlesinger. 90 mins.
� This fascinating story of this engineering marvel and the genius who
designed it describes the technological challenges entailed and the
outrage the Eiffel Tower faced upon its completion. 50 mins.
This delightful collection of 15 traditional French songs features
colorful animation and French subtitles for sing-alongs. Includes “Au
clair de la lune,” “Sur le pont d’Avignon” and “Frere Jacques.” A fun
way to promote oral and listening comprehension for beginning and
intermediate students of French. 35 mins.
9 Vol. 29: Day Dreamer/Final Nightmare.
5 Rising Damp, Collection Set.
� The Darling Buds of May. An unsuspecting tax inspector named Cedric
Charlton invades the private space of the Larkins’ Kent farm to
inquire about Pop’s nonexistent accounts.
E When the Green Woods Laugh. While Pop turns to developing properties
for additional income, the rest of the family is preparing for Charley
and Mariette’s extravagant wedding.
c A Breath of French Air. Pop is reluctant to travel to foreign lands
for the family’s much desired vacation, though Charley convinces
everyone France is their ideal destination. With their French primer
and the smallest child in tow, everyone loads up the Rolls Royce for a
surreal and hilarious road trip to “exotic” locales.
O Oh! To Be in England. On the eve of the birth of the first grandchild,
Pop is considering new lines of business and Charley is trying to
forge his way as the family wage earner and provider.
A Stranger at the Gates. A young charismatic stranger arrives seeking
work and insinuates himself into the Larkins’ home, enchanting the
kids with magic tricks.
The Doctor’s old enemy, the Master, is imprisoned on a remote island.
But his links to the remnants of an evil Silurian race, the Sea
Devils, could spell doom for the Earth. Starring Jon Pertwee as Doctor
Who. 149 mins.
; Vol. 28: Dana in Wonderland/Crises Point.
� The Darling Buds of May, Collection No. 1. This collection contains
The Darling Buds of May, When the Green Woods Laugh and A Breath of
French Air.
` The Darling Buds of May, Collection No. 2. This collection contains
Oh! To Be in England, Stranger at the Gates and A Season of Heavenly
O Smithsonian World: On the Shoulders of Giants. This program traces the
practices and methods of a scientific sleuth. 58 mins.
� Smithsonian World: A Desk in the Jungle. A sympathetic and thrilling
document about scientists who specialize in idiosyncratic and quirky
subject matter, going beyond traditional science. 60 mins.
On the planet of Peladon, a revolt has erupted, jeopardizing the
Galactic Federation’s war with Galaxy 5, and thrusting the Doctor into
the mystery behind the spirit of Aggedor. Starring Jon Pertwee as
Doctor Who. 146 mins.
2 Lesson 9: Dollar Signs.
E Smithsonian World: Heroes and the Test of Time. A vivid look at two
radically different men: the military general George A. Custer and the
painter Thomas Eakins. 58 mins.
D Smithsonian World: Crossing the Distance. This program studies
compelling achievements in science, art and technology and the
determination and will of the people responsible. 54 mins.
I Smithsonian World: The Last Flower. This documentary examines the
painstaking efforts of scientists and activists to devise measures to
save vanishing or extinct treasures. 55 mins.
E Smithsonian World: Designs for Living. This work looks at man’s
resourcefulness and valor and his ability to adapt to wildly disparate
events, situations and demands. 52 mins.
I Smithsonian World: A Usable Past. An impressionistic and vibrant
travelogue that moves through time and across continents to explore
different cultures, landscapes and people. 56 mins.
� Artist and scientists pool their resources to develops ways to
preserve civilization’s heritage for future generations. 58 mins.
� This exciting blend of science and technology studies the intricate
biology of time and detail. 58 mins.
_ This program studies the personal repercussions of how breakthroughs
in science impact our daily lives. 58 mins.
� A hilarious Hollywood movie starring Richard Edson as a smooth-talking
agent on the fast track whose priorities are radically altered when
he’s drawn to a beautiful and mysterious young Jamaican woman (Cedella
Marley). Winner of top prize at the Santa Barbara International Film
Festival. Cinematography by Joe DeSalvo. With Erik King, Gina Gershon,
Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Fred Fondren.
n Maurizio Nichetti collaborated with animator Guido Manuli in this
inventive comedy that blends live action and animation. The story
concerns the nervous and complicated romance of a shy special effects
technician, Maurizio (Nichetti), and Martina (Angela Finocchiaro), a
beautiful actress who dramatizes bizarre sexual fantasies for a group
of strange clients. Complications ensue when Maurizio’s body is
transformed into the form and shape of a cartoon, assuming its own
will. With Patrizio Roversi and Mariella Valentini. Italian with
English subtitles.
Michael Douglas plays the unemployed defense worker who goes on a
one-man rampage in Los Angeles. “A wickedly mischievous, entertaining
suspense thriller” (Vincent Canby). With Barbara Hershey, Robert
Duvall and Tuesday Weld.
I The Ulster Hall concert of the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, the
rousing Irish acts who strike the perfect balance of traditional folk
and highly personal technicians. 60 mins.
The jubilant New York concert by the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem
offers telling insight into their behavior and performing rituals. The
documentary mixes concert material and interviews with Bob Dylan, Mary
Travers and Tom Paxton. 60 mins.
� Subtitled Early Rural and Popular American Music 1928-1935, this
documentary provides insight into American popular music. The program
features the only known footage of pioneer Jimmy Rodgers, who
originated country music. The video features archival footage of
Whistler’s Jug Band, Bob Wills, Jack Johnson’s Jazz Band, Otto Gray’s
Cowboys and Bascom Lamar Lunceford. 70 mins.
g Two country masters are captured in this video assembly of their
greatest works. Webb Pierce performs “I’m Walkin’ the Dog”, “More and
More”, “Slowly”, “I’m Gonna See My Baby Tonight” and “He’s in the
Jailhouse Now”. Chet Atkins does spirited renditions of “Pickin’ the
Blues”, “Georgia Camp Meeting” and “Arkansas Traveller”. 60 mins.
Marty Robbins and Ernest Tubb perform 26 songs. Robbins’ include
“Singin’ the Blues”, “Times Goes By”, “I Can’t Quit” and “Pretty
Words”. Ernest Tubb performs “Walkin’ the Floor over You”, “So Many
Times”, “Tomorrow Never Comes” and “They’ll Do It Every Time”. 60
4 The spirited and classic country entertainers Jim Reeves and Ray Price
are highlighted in this video collection, with some additional
performances from Ernest Tubb. Jim Reeves’ output includes “I’ve Lived
a Lot in My Time”, “Then I’ll Stop Loving You” and “Down in the
Caribbean”. Ray Price sings “Crazy Arms”, “One Broken Heart Don’t Mean
a Thing” and “You Done Me Wrong”. Ernest Tubb concludes the video with
seven songs, including “If I Never Have Anything Else”, “Dear Judge”
and “I’m with a Crowd”. 60 mins.
� John Hartford plays music loaded with references to blue grass and
old-time traditionalism in this eclectic video collection of his best
work. 60 mins.
� Two former members of the Irish group Bothy Band, Kevin Burke and
Michael O’Domhnaill, present a concert of traditional Irish folk
music. 60 mins.
� This concert highlights the virtuoso fiddler Vassar Clements, whose
music is steeped in country, modern jazz, swing and blue grass. 60
5 Predators of the Wild: Lion.
5 Predators of the Wild: Shark.
> Predators of the Wild: Hunters and the Hunted.
9 Predators of the Wild: Killer Whale.
< Predators of the Wild: Cheetah and Leopard.
9 Predators of the Wild: Grizzly Bear.
� Predators of the Wild: Gift Pack. Includes Cheetah and Leopard,
Grizzly Bear, Hunters and the Hunted, Killer Whale, Lion and Shark.
This program combines concert and archival footage in a bold essay on
the evolution of blues and jazz and looks at the personalities who
made the music. With Bessie Smith, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, Dinah
Washington and Sarah Vaughn. 60 mins.
` This dazzling concert performance is followed by Dizzy discussing how
Afro-Cuban rhythms altered the form of mainstream American jazz. 28
_ Russia's singular jazz group finds a distinctive sound for American
classics as the five virtuoso saxophone players and a rhythm section
play riffs on the Beatles, Gershwin, Fats Waller and Charlie Parker.
"You hear the breathtaking virtuosity of ensemble work when they take
Bird's improvised solos and play them in five-part harmony at
breakneck speed, as if there were one single player" (Jazziz). 62
In the year 2084, two power blocks are poised for war. On Sea Base
Four, the Doctor finds a web of intrigue, nuclear missiles and sea
monsters that could end the human race. Starring Peter Davison as
Doctor Who. 97 mins.
U A 20-minute war has reduced the planet Argolis to a cinder. When
Doctor Who arrives, he's swept into a megalomaniacal plan to restore
the planet's war-hungry heritage. Starring Tom Baker as Doctor Who. 87
O The gifted pianist and composer Bob James fronts an eclectic septet
showcasing Kirk Whalum, performing "Taxi", "Zebra Man", "Unicorn" and
"Ruby" at the 1985 Queen Mary Jazz Festival. 56 mins.
Leading jazz/pop enthusiast Grover Washington, Jr. performs "Just the
Two of Us", "Winelight" and other numbers with his band membersRichard
Tee, Steve Gadd and Eric Gale. "Perhaps the finest audio of any home
video to date" (Billboard). 60 mins.
A collaboration between bop altoist Phil Woods and Joe Sudler's Swing
Machine, a sinuous collective of great soloists, performing the
emotionally charged, exuberant numbers "Groovin' High", "Body and
Soul" and "Blues in Ecstasy". 67 mins.
Cabaret singer Karen Akers interprets the work of Steven Sondheim,
Jacques Brel, Peter Allen and Andrew Lloyd Webber in this live
performance. "The quintessential cabaret singer" (The New York Times).
59 mins.
[ Jean-Luc Godard initiated his radical video period with this startling
film that combines videotape and film, enabling him to superimpose
more than two images simultaneously. Made as part of the "Dziga Vertov
group," with Jean-Pierre Gorin and Anne-Marie Mieville, the film was
commissioned by the Palestinians and originally titled Until Victory.
The film's original purpose was to examine life in the Palestinian
camps. But following the defeat of the Palestine army in the Six Day
War, Ici et Ailleurs was radically transformed, becoming a meditation
on how cinema records history. Godard, Gorin and Mieville contrast a
French family ("Here") with an impressionstic portrait of Palestine
("Elsewhere") reflected and transmitted by television, books and
pictures. French with English subtitles.
= Co-directed by Anne-Marie Mieville, Jean-Luc Godard's work--combining
video and film--is a fascinating dialectic on the dissemination and
processing of information, both literary and visual. Two workers of a
communist newspaper strike out to make a film and video about the
newspaper and the printing plant. One of the workers, Odette
(Mieville), has strange ideas about content and form and how the film
should be made. Comment ca va? is a formally brilliant work about the
transmission of ideas by the major media. French with English
$ Jean-Luc Godard brilliantly mixes video and film, set in the
director's Grenoble studio. The action unfolds on two television
monitors. Godard secured the money for the film claiming the project
was a remake of Breathless. The elusive plot essentially concerns the
marital discord--set off by the wife's infidelity--between a young
working-class couple (Sandrine Battistella and Pierre Oudry) who live
in a claustrophobic, high rise apartment complex. The film, made in
collaboration with Anne-Marie Mieville, is a dialectic on the
relationship of sex and money. "I think it's something like a
masterpiece. Numero Deux is among the most visually compelling films
Godard has ever made. He uses his video monitors to invent a dozen new
ways of splitting the screen or layering the image. Compared to it,
every other movie in town is just a cavity on the screen" (J.
Hoberman, The Village Voice). With Alexandre Rignault and Rachel
Stefanopoli. French with English subtitles.
T Children see themselves as a golden retriever sees them in this
enjoyable read-along video. A puppy tries to be good, but he can't
help being just a puppy. Finally he becomes an indispensable member of
the family that loves him just as he is. 11 mins.
Fat Charlie loves the circus. He tries to duplicate a circus act by
jumping from a tree into a glass of water. Fortunately Charlie learns
an important lesson from his Grandmother, who saves him. This
read-along video is an inspiring moral tale. 10:30 mins.
/ English Version.
/ Spanish Version.
/ English Version.
/ Spanish Version.
] Based on the story by Guy de Maupassant. Mathilde Loisel is married to
a decent but minor government official. Dreams of a better life are
put on hold when she loses a necklace, forcing her into menial work to
replace it. Only years later is the shocking meaning behind this
necklace revealed. In English. 21 mins.
Freddie the Leaf began as a small healthy sprout on a tree top. With
the first frost he shivers with cold and fear. Fortunately his wise
friend Daniel helps him prepare for change and the mystery of death.
Based on the book by Leo Buscaglia. 16 mins.
When Barney the cat died his family gave him a funeral in the
backyard. To help her son through his grief, his mother suggests he
think of ten good things about Barney. Based on the book by Judith
Viorst. 13 mins.
Based on the book by Hadley Irwin. Ellen, 11 years old, and Lilith,
77, are tricked into taking care of each other. They overcome their
initial resentment of having to "sit" one another and develop a
sincere affection. 28 mins.
� Diane Siebert celebrates trucks and truckers with rhymed verse that
evokes the driving rhythm of a transcontinental truck journey. 13
Anthony can read, but he won't read to his younger brother Nicholas.
Nicholas dreams of revenge when he turns six years old. This is a
charming story of sibling rivalry sure to delight viewers. Based on
the book by Bill Britain. 14 mins.
m Quentin saves a leprechaun from a well and is granted three wishes. He
wastes two but on his third try he asks for all the money in the
world. The world economy is brought to a standstill, turning his money
into a worthless commodity. This gives him a new appreciation of that
which money cannot buy. Based on the book by Judith Viorst. 23 mins.
Julie is a promising young art student recovering from a suicide
attempt. While recuperating she is inspired by a young girl named
Sarah who is terminally ill with cancer. Sarah's enthusiasm helps
Julie realize the preciousness of life. 30 mins.
S In this Ray Bradbury story the house of a family does all the
housework. It cooks, cleans, and even reads to and comforts the
children. In the playroom it brings the children's fantasies to life.
Soon ominous images of the African Veldt bring this sci-fi story to a
traumatic conclusion. 24 mins.
I State-of-the-art special effects and an original musical score
highlight this powerful science fiction story about human greed and
treachery. Based on the Ray Bradbury story. 22 mins.
V Based on the Ray Bradbury story. Mink plays a strange game with her
friends called "Invasion." At first Mink's mother discounts the
precision and zeal of the children, but after a barrage of explosions
the parents lock themselves in the attic. Now Mink has a surprise end
for her special game. 20 mins.
$ This Bo Peep video compares children engaged in everyday activities
like eating, washing and playing. Some animals like the same foods as
kids and everyone likes a mud bath. This non-narrated tape has musical
accompaniment that makes it suitable for a variety of situations. 27
[ Wake up with a little child and then watch as all the farm animals
start a new day. First there's a little breakfast and then a romp,
even some chores. Finally the day is done and everyone, a little
tired, goes to sleep once again. Folk songs accompany this delightful
video, perfect for sing-alongs. 17 mins.
P In this tape children experience the excitement of big machines. A
bulldozer, a cement truck, a crane and many others are included.
Children play with toy machines that will help other kids to identify
with the use of these powerful machines. Fun percussion musical
accompaniment. 25 mins.
e Insects, spiders and other invertebrates interact with children in
this tape. Some of the most common of these creatures are revealed in
a friendly and casual way. Detailed views of motion and eating habits
as well as the complete transformation of a caterpillar to a butterfly
make this an exceptional viewing experience. 35 mins.
N This tape explores the sounds made by toys, household objects and
appliances, as well as those sounds made by animals and people. It's a
great tool for understanding human similarities and differences as
children are seen listening to, generating and imitating these sounds.
27 mins.
� Uma Thurman, Rain Phoenix, Lorraine Bracco and William Hurt star in
this adaptation of Tom Robbins' best-selling novel. Gus Van Sant,
director of Drugstore Cowboy and My Own Private Idaho, brings his
remarkable visual style to this high camp road movie set in the early
1970's, about a hitchhiker, free love and lesbian passion. Also
features Angie Dickinson, Keanu Reeves, Roseanne Arnold, Crispin
Glover, Sean Young and Buck Henry. Music by k.d. lang.
� On May 17, 1992, musicians gathered to honor the great Cajun fiddler.
60 minutes of incredible music by this master are featured.
< This informed cultural portrait reveals the evolution of the
historical roots and expressions of the Cajun people. 59 mins.
x The rare art and the natural drama of a way of life are shown in this
documentary about handfishing. They represent elements of the
disappearing Cajun lifestyle and the traditions of this community. 27
, Our maritime heritage, from pirogues and skiffs to tankers. Hosted by
Louisiana Governor Edwards. 59 mins.
A Dances and stories recall significant events from the 1920's to the
1940's and reveal aspects of Cajun life long forgotten by some, but
not everyone. 28 mins.
E This documentary profiles a well-known Cajun artist. 25 mins.
� Lifestyle traditions and the way they have changed around this age-old
practice are explored in this fascinating documentary. 60 mins.
' Prairie grasses and flowers once reached to shoulder height. Now the
remnants of this ecosystem must be rescued in southwest Louisiana. 28
n With interviews of Inez Catalon and Revon Reed among others, and music
by Bebe Carriere, Delton Broussard and more great musicians, this tape
offers a hearty look at Creole culture and music. The continuing
rivalry between devotees of musical traditions La la and Zydeco even
get a chance to state their competing claims to greater fame. 28 mins.
� This is the real story of Jim Garrison, the New Orleans law man who
investigated the assassination of JFK on his own time. 88 mins.
This is a fun look at the historic neon strip in New Orleans known as
Bourbon Street. Fascinating archival footage reveals the story behind
the most famous collection of bars, nightclubs and honkytonks in the
nation. 60 mins.
` The history and beauty of America's grandest boulevard is revealed in
this documentary about New Orleans' most fashionable area. 30 mins.
� The culture and history of this New Orleans thoroughfare is the
subject of this interesting documentary. It's a memorable trip aided
by photographs from the past. 30 mins.
� Peter Fountain narrates this lively historical look at the world's
oldest street railway along New Orleans' most history-laden boulevard.
30 mins.
I This walking tour of the New Orleans zoo is great for kids. 30 mins.
> Beginning with Coin Coin, a free woman of color and the founder of
Melrose, this documentary explores the lives of interesting women from
old Acadia. Cammie Henry was an arts patron at Melrose, while
Clementine Hunter was a primitive artist and former slave there. Kate
Chopin, a writer ahead of her time, captured Creole and Cajun life at
Clouterville. 20 mins.
� The shrimp war of 1938 is remembered by two men. The union was pitted
against individuals and the drama unfolded in Golden Meadow. 60 mins.
In Cajun with English subtitles.
– Jake and Elwood, that is, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, bring the
characters first seen on Saturday Night Live to the streets of
Chicago. The plot is a great excuse for fun musical numbers, cop car
chases and even the occasional shootout. Carrie Fisher plays a jilted
girlfriend packing a big gun. Blues and soul performers Aretha
Franklin, Ray Charles, James Brown and Cab Calloway make memorable
6 Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw star in this melodramatic feast about
young students in love who are thwarted by the travails of life.
O’Neal’s aristocratic heritage is just one of the hardships that
almost come between him and his bride. Just when this pair seem to
have defied all the odds against them an unforseen complication
threatens to destroy everything. It received Oscar nominations for
Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Picture, and Best Story
and Screenplay, and the Oscar for Best Original Score.
Two of Freeman’s enemies persuade the leader of a religious cult to
take over 108 dragons. Then they can attack the entire world. Only
Freeman stands in the way. Graphic nudity. Japanese with English
subtitles. 50 mins.
A Daigo the crime lord is overthrown by his cyborg henchmen. These
creatures don’t want to rule the city but destroy it. Japanese with
English subtitles. 29 mins.
� This volume in the popular Robotech series includes both the original
Japanese version (Japanese with English subtitles) and the American
version on each tape. 100 mins.
� This volume in the popular Robotech series includes both the original
Japanese version (Japanese with English subtitles) and the American
version on each tape. 100 mins.
� This volume in the popular Robotech series includes both the original
Japanese version (Japanese with English subtitles) and the American
version on each tape. 100 mins.
i A superb British cast, including Sean Bean, David Thewlis and Andrew
Knott, is featured in this most faithful film version of Anna Sewell’s
delightful novel. Children have always loved this story of an
indomitable black horse who personifies freedom. Everyone who came
into contact with this magnificent animal was touched by his spirit.
On Rapati Iti, an isolated South Sea island, the chants and dances
remains pure, recalling an earlier time. This second volume contains
music from this place that once again beguiles listeners with its
haunting simplicity and undeniable strength.
” Hawkins’ performances in the 1920’s with Fletcher Henderson’s Band
established the tenor sax as a major instrument for jazz solos. At the
Adolphe Sax festival this innovator was recognized for his
accomplishments. Over two days backed by George Arvanitas, Mickey
Baker, Jimmy Woode and Kansas Fields, Hawkins’ magic was captured on
film. 57 mins.
R The jazz guitar supergroup featuring Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel and
Charlie Byrd displays each of these masters in a concert of inspired
jazz guitar. “Outer Drive”, “Favela”, “Alfie”, “Agua de Beber” and
“Flying Home” are just some of the songs performed by these legendary
musicians. 59 mins.
J This documentary reveals the pioneering work undertaken by
African-American research scientist Charles Drew. He formulated the
technique of using blood plasma for blood transfusions, saving
countless lives in World War II. It’s a legacy that changed medicine
forever. 30 mins.
Y A legendary figure, Robeson was sought after as a Hollywood star and
stage actor at a time when African-Americans were often used only for
the most stereotypical roles. His groundbreaking performances and
commitment to the cause of international human rights led him along a
unique path. Ultimately he quit the film industry because he was so
ahead of his times. 30 mins.
” This magical tapestry of 12 incredible, computer-animated sequences is
among the most amazing collection available on video. Human figure
animation is a highlight of this imaginative journey where anything is
possible–even dolphins fly. John Flommer created the original
� This documentary explores the arguments put forward by the two sides
engaged in the furious battle over cigarettes. On one side is the
multi-billion dollar industry which manufactures cigarettes. On the
other is a powerful anti-smoking lobby determined to prevent the
deaths of 49,000 Americans each year from cigarette smoke. Chuck
Norris, Gregory Hines, Johnny Mathis and Charleston Heston are just
some of the stars involved in this struggle.
e Macaulay Culkin stars in this ballet masterpiece, composed by
Tchaikovsky. The cast includes former NYC Ballet dancers with
narration by Kevin Kline. This unforgettable story of a dreamy young
girl and her nutcracker soldier unfolds at night when a battle breaks
out between a dashing prince and the evil king of the rats. 93 mins.
In this experimental feature, two men find themselves stranded in the
desert when their car breaks down. They take peyote to kill some time
and find themselves in another world, where lizards talk, sensory
perception expands and demonic spirits seek their prey.
V Pulitzer Prize-winner James A. Michener wrote the novel on which this
historical drama is based. Maria Conchita Alonso, Patrick Duffy and
Stacy Keach are just some of the stars featured in this sweeping epic.
It charts the birth of the Lone Star State, where
everything–including adventure–is bigger.
� This independently produced Hungarian comedy became a runaway hit;
it’s full of sharp barbs about life in the neo-Communist universe. The
young hero is turned over to his clever uncle “Juicy”, who teaches him
how to have fun and survive it all with the help of grub, booze and
women. The race track or the bedroom are the places best suited to his
golden rule, “Don’t take life too seriously.” Hungarian with English
] Three international crooks attempt the crime of the century. Hiding
out together in a mountain cabin after the deed, their mutual distrust
grows daily. With Priscilla Dean, Matt Moore, Raymond Griffith and
Wallace Beery. Though rough, this video was transferred from the best
print available. Organ score included.
b Clara Kimball Young has two roles in this rare silent film. As Janet,
a convent novitiate, she agrees to exchange places with her sister
Lucy, a cabaret dancer, who believes she has killed a man. Though
shorter than the original version, the complete story has been
preserved in this video version. Organ music accompaniment.
x Glenn Tryon, Helen Wright, Otis Harlan, Eddie Gribon and Gertrude
Astor star. Three sailors on shore leave try to find the blonde who
tricked one into drawing half his pay. A silent classic with piano
This World War I drama is based on the story of Ambassador James W.
Gerard, who witnessed many instances of German intrigue and cruelty.
With Halbert Brown, Willard Dashiel, Louis Dean, Earl Schenck and
George Riddell. Orchestral score.
U Corliss Palmer, Raymond Glenn, Rosemary Cooper and Strongheart the dog
star in this silent melodrama. Boston Blackie tries to reform a pretty
blonde thief with the help of Strongheart. Orchestral score.
An out-of-work pants-presser makes a fortune in the umbrella business
and has to give it all up for the happiness of his daughter. One of
Baby Peggy Montgomery’s few surviving silent films, it includes a
piano score. Mary Alden, Raymond Keane and Snitz Edwards also star.
O This rare spoof of the Fairbanks’ The Three Musketeers is still a
delight. It’s presented with the original French subtitles, but they
do not diminish the enjoyment value of this rare, orchestra-scored
O Three complete films by Cobb were transferred from mint 9.5mm prints.
The first two are from the Cobb Mountie series, The Courage of Collier
and Two Fister. In the Western Man Tamer, Walter Brennan makes an
appearance in a small role. These silent films include orchestral
score. 55 mins.
O This great historical silent film has a cast that includes Alice
Brady, John Bowers, Lillian Cook, Victor Kennard, Eugenie Woodward and
many others. It’s based on the intriguing story of Quaker Betsy
Griscom, who married John Ross and helped fashion the American flag.
Orchestral score.
c This collection of rare short films features Wayne in simple
appearances and as a star. Rookie of the Year is an early television
episode where the Duke plays a hard-hitting newsman. Wayne is also
featured in a 1971 commercial and hosts The Marguerite Piazza Story.
There’s even a plug for the Will Rogers Institute. 59 mins.
Taped live at the Kiev Opera House during the Kiev International Music
Festival, this video preserves the premier of this important and
powerful new work. It is a meditation on the Holocaust. The Kharkiv
Festival Orchestra performs. 60 mins.
� The original Academy Award-winning, big, all-star-cast disaster movie
that spawned an entire genre. Gene Hackman (Independence Day), Ernest
Borgnine, Red Buttons, Jack Albertson, Carol Lynley, Roddy McDowall
and the unsinkable Shelley Winters (in a Golden Globe-winning
performance) ring in the New Year struggling for their lives as
survivors on the capsized cruise ship Poseidon. VHS letterboxed.
H The Adventures of Curious George. A puppet animation version. 1986.
” This Bell Telephone Hour television episode presents a portrait of
conductor George Szell. He brought the Cleveland Orchestra to a high
standard recognized the world over. Szell’s rehearsal of Beethoven’s
Symphony No. 5 is especially indicative of his artistic ability. 60
This animated feature follows the story of an orphaned fox who is
raised by his wise, good-hearted uncle. He learns how to hunt and
survive in the forest. It’s based on the book of the same name which
has been delighting children for years. 80 mins.
f Kathryn Anderson, former soloist with the Boston Ballet, hosts this
valuable instructional tape. Ballet attire, training methods,
equipment and etiquette are all covered by this great ballerina.
French terms are explained and there is even a Q & A section for some
of the most commonly asked questions about this dance form. 48 mins.
k In the aftermath of the Civil War, a family experiences the poverty
and turmoil that beset the South. In this setting, a boy finds a young
orphaned deer that soon becomes the object of his affections. This
heartwarming story is perfect family entertainment, based on Marjorie
Kinnan Rawlings’ classic novel. Peter Strauss and Jean Smart star.
V Geraldine Chaplin and Dominique Sanda star in this graceful film about
two women who decide to take charge of their lives. Fed up with the
men they know, they set off on a journey. In the lush countryside of
Southern France they share jokes, meals, and erotic daydreams. French
with English subtitles.
� Eugenie Cisse Roland, Sidiki Bakaba and Albertine N’Guessan star in
this vibrant, adventurous film about contemporary Africa. Two women
try to balance the demands of tradition and modern life in their
changing world. It’s a sensual, joyous combination of raucous comedy
and pulsating African music. In indigenous languages and French with
English subtitles.
W This contemporary parable offers an unmatched look at the face of
Poland before the fall of Communism. A famous Polish foreign
correspondent returns home from a successful assignment abroad only to
find his marriage and career falling apart. Written by Agnieszka
Holland. Polish with English subtitles.
�֡ When an explosion rocks Boston, bomb squad expert Jimmy Dove (Jeff
Bridges) dives into action. The evidence points to a bomber more
menacing and skilled than any he’s ever faced–except one. The
possibility that his former mentor, Tommy Lee Jones, is the culprit,
sets in motion a plot of revenge and betrayal leading to an explosive
confrontation.%%%mDVD: DV60043. $24.98.
Two episodes of the Japanese superhero are joined in this video. In
episode six, The Quintessential Warrior, Mamoru takes his father’s
advice and follows Kunisaki to the Defense Intelligence Agency, where
he learns of a plot to launch a giant tidal wave. Episode seven,
Gigantic Task, finds Mamoru abducted while inveigating a government
installation. Dubbed in English, 60 mins.
Q Vol. 12, Episode 12. Ultraman is a galactic guardian interested in the
preservation of the galaxy. In Episode 12 of these animated sci-fi
adventures, The Age of Plagues, an underwater earthquake unleashes the
creature Kudara from its dwelling on the ocean floor. Dubbed in
English. 23 mins.
� Vol. 11, Episode 11. Ultraman is an animated galactic guardian
interested in the preservation of the galaxy. In Episode 11, The
Survivalists, Jean Echo is kidnapped by a criminal scientist who was
presumed killed in an auto accident. Echo is forced to help Norberg
attack UMA headquarters, and only Ultraman can stop this plot. Dubbed
in English, 23 mins.
a Crying Freeman sheds tears when he kills, because of his lingering
conscience from a past life. In this episode he takes on the Chinese
name of Dragon Sun along with the leadership of a Honk Kong crime
syndicate. Before long he is off to Africa combatting rival gangs,
while his beloved Tiger Orchid hopes to prove her own fighting spirit
by taming a demon spirit that would curse Crying Freeman. Japanese
with English subtitles.
! Christopher Nupen continues his series of musical portraits with this
look at the life of Franz Schubert. Pianist/conductor Vladimir
Ashkenazy is featured performing some of Schubert’s greatest works and
some of those performed much less frequently, such as Die Stadt. 84
� One of Ed Wood’s least-known films, dedicated to the idea that
overweight women in their underwear are the principal cause of
juvenile delinquency. Two zealous cops are out to smash the “smut
picture racket” and stop a “sex maniac killer” who is motivated by the
dirty pictures as the “psycho killer strikes terror in every woman’s
heart.” Originally titled Sinister Sex, the title was too risque for
the 1960’s and had to be changed.
� One of Britain’s wittiest and most popular television dramas, based on
the character of the same name by Edgar Wallace, The Mixer is the
story of Sir Anthony Rose (Simon Williams), a cultured member of the
idle rich, who, in private, becomes The Mixer, a fascinating cross
between the Scarlet Pimpernel and Robin Hood. Catch him as he hands
out his unique brand of justice in this stylish and sophisticated
series. 10 hours on six videocassettes.
_ The Brendan Voyage. In the 6th century, the Irish monk Brendan is said
to have sailed a leather boat across the Atlantic to Newfoundland. The
crew of this episode recreate the “Stepping Stone Route,” enduring
gales and ice floes as they travel through the Hebrides and the
Faroes, then on to Iceland, and finally, along the coast of Greenland.
54 mins.
s The Sinbad Voyage. Was Sinbad simply a fictional character, or were
his travels based on the real experiences of Arab sailors along the
silk and spice route to China? A crew of 20 sailed a ship, held
together with 400 miles of coconut rope, over 6000 miles. They
traveled from the Arabian Sea to India and China living as a real life
Sinbad might have. 54 mins.
The Jason Voyage: The Quest for the Golden Fleece. The exciting legend
of Jason and the Argonauts is relived by the crew of a new ship based
on a 20-oar replica of a Bronze Age galley. Along the 1500-mile route
of legend they discovered many of the same hardships endured by Jason,
as well as plausible explanations for some of the fantastic
experiences retold by legend. 54 mins.
U The First Crusade. The 2500-mile route from Northern Europe to
Jerusalem comprises the greatest land journey of the Middle Ages.
Starting at the castle of Duke Godfrey de Boulion, a hero of the First
Crusade, they plodded along with a one-ton medieval battle charger
toward the Holy Land. 54 mins.
R In Search of Genghis Khan. This episode explores both the legend and
traces left behind by this military giant, as well as the people
descended from the legendary Mongol hordes. Their lives are largely
unchanged from the 13th century, when Khan first burst forth onto the
world stage. 54 mins.
5 Epic Voyages of History, Set.
W Goya: His Life and Art. This is an introduction to Goya’s work and the
critical period in Spanish history which he recorded. Goya’s paintings
show Spain in the period spanning the decline of neo-classicism, the
devastation of the Napoleonic Wars, and the rise of Romanticism and
Impressionism. 44 mins.
El Greco. A warm and brilliant examination of the range and glory of
the work of El Greco is presented in this video. This artist used his
Byzantine Greek heritage to become the symbol of Spanish thought and
art. 60 mins.
_ Hieronymous Bosch. Though alive at the time of the Renaissance, this
painter epitomizes the Middle Ages, particularly its bitter vision of
sin. This video displays the works collected by Phillip II, now housed
in the Prado. Bosch’s visualization of man on Earth relied on
extraordinary detail and imagination. 30 mins.
– Complete Set.
o The jaguar is the recurrent symbol of the ancient Native American
cultures of Central America. Beginning and ending at the sacred
pyramid in Tikal, called the Temple of the Great Jaguar, this program
follows the symbol of the jaguar across a number of archeological
sites, explaining its varied meanings and the light it casts on the
peoples of Mesoamerica. 43 mins.
� Its inhabitants once called it “Te Pito o te Hanua,” or the Navel of
the World. The gigantic stone statues, artistic temple platforms and
mysterious writings have puzzled explorers and anthropologists. This
program examines theories that attempt to uncover exactly who created
these artifacts and what then happened to them. Information from the
recently deciphered “rongo runes” is highlighted. 44 mins.
� Machu Picchu represents the pinnacle of Inca civilization. Northern
Bolivia belies traces of even earlier cultures that predate the Incas.
This program explores the lives of a series of peoples that conquered,
occupied, absorbed and replaced their predecessors. Sites like Lake
Titicaca, Mochica and Chimu yield their secrets to the modern era in
this documentary. 43 mins.
At the intersection of Tibet, Nepal and India is a 22,000′-high
mountain believed to house the throne of the foremost gods of Hinduism
and Buddhism. This video shows many religious sites on the route to
Mt. Kailish, including the 11th-century Tibetan capital of Guge, and
Llahsa, the site of rich decorative arts from the Buddhist tradition.
52 mins.
Sites included in this documentary are the avenues of Megaliths at
Carnac in Brittany; the nearby royal tomb at Gavrinis; the temple
under the sea on the isle of Er-Lanic, in Corsica; the oldest
sculptures in Europe, the Nuraghens in Sardinia; and more. 43 mins.
Stravinsky found inspiration in sources ranging from Greek Orthodox
Liturgy to the 19th century composer Verdi. Now this singular work has
been preserved on video, capturing its innovative and abstract sounds.
30 mins.
Performance footage and documentary scenes are joined to give an
intimate look at this conductor as he contemplates, rehearses and
interprets his favorite opera. From the Swiss countryside, where it
all happened, to the innermost thoughts of the maestro, this video
gives new depth to this operatic work. 60 mins.
� In this documentary produced by the Jewish Theological Seminary of
America and the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, you’ll
take a fascinating journey through the Bible and along the Appalachian
Trail as experts in the fields of science, religion and philosophy
hike, camp and explore the world of nature and share their thoughts
and concerns on the intersection of Judaism, the environment and
justice. One hour.
g Pavarotti is the tenor acclaimed for his great voice and ability to
bring opera to new audiences throughout the world, from Central Park
to the World Cup. Peter Ustinov goes behind the public persona of this
singer to uncover the man and the ideas and passions that drive him.
Excerpts from folk songs and arias are included. 50 mins.
I Bernstein’s 75th Birthday
Live from Alice Tulley Hall in Lincoln Center, the Bernstein family
hosts this concert of songs, chamber music and jazz. Friends like
Lauren Bacall, Isaac Stern, Wynton Marsalis, Phyllis Newman and Jerry
Hadley contribute to the festivities. 87 mins.
^ Television’s most famous couple, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, reveal
their intimate family life in this touching documentary. It is a
wonderful romance, told with the help of never-before-seen film clips.
Lucie Arnaz, their only daughter, hosts this behind-the-scenes look at
two of TV’s first superstars. 111 mins.
d The energy of today’s hottest band, winner of a Grammy for Best Hard
Rock Performance with Vocal, is captured in this video that features
footage from their breakthrough tour. “Vasoline”, “Silvergun
Superman”, “Crackerman”, “Meatplow”, “Still Remains”, “Creep”, “Andy
Warhol” and “Plush” are among the songs included. 80 mins.
” This epic race to the South Pole between rival explorers Captain
Robert Falcon Scott and Norwegian Roald Amundsen is one of the
greatest adventures of the 20th century. In 1911 they crossed over
1500 miles of desolate, frozen waste for different reasons but with
the same goal in mind. Both hoped to be the first man at the South
Pole. 390 mins.
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J Julie Harris stars as the most famous 19th century American woman
poet, Emily Dickinson. In this dramatization, her life as a recluse
and spinster is recreated to reveal the sources of her poetry.
Dickinson was inspired by the humble everyday occurences found in
rural America.
Model airplanes come to life in the storybook land of Tarrytown. This
is the setting for stories filled with heart, humor and humanity.
Joyful lessons about life, family and friends–those things that
really matter–are on this delightful children’s tape. Ages 2-8, 25
Ellen Hopman leads this magical walk through a New England forest in
spring, gathering ingredients. Then she prepares these elements in her
kitchen. Finally, Hopman reveals how she found her way to the healing
powers of herbalism. 70 mins.
k Taubman is well-known among pianists for her summer institute at
Amherst College, where she helps ailing musicians. Through the study
of physiological principals she locates the movements which lead to
chronic pain and then sets about correcting these dangerous repetitive
motions. Now this video brings her theories and techniques to a wider
f This painter was the only woman among the famed Impressionist
practitioners, and she was influential with the better-known men of
this movement. Obscured by their fame, she has recently become
recognized again for her work. This video is based on the 1987 exhibit
that rescued her masterworks from undeserved obscurity. With Teri J.
o Three more Curlys! When their crooked gambling scheme is exposed, The
Stooges disguise themselves as Indians to escape the posse in the
uproarious comedy classic Whoops I’m an Indian (1936). In Rockin’ Thru
the Rockies (1940), The Stooges are hired as travel guides for Nelle’s
Belles, and mayhem follows them along their way out west. With Linda
Winters (who later changed her name to Dorothy Comingore, and starred
in Citizen Kane). In Cactus Makes Perfect (1942) Curly’s new
gold-seeking adventure makes prosperous prospectors out of the trio.
72 mins.
� In this Hong Kong action film, masterful martial arts skills are
displayed as a prince and princess try to restore their dynasty. With
Michele Reis and Cynthia Yang.
Two delightful one-act operas taped live at Glyndebourne Festival
Opera are joined in this title. Both feature the stories and designs
of Maurice Sendak, acclaimed children’s book author. The first
introduces Max the lovable monster, while the second features the
adventures of Sendak’s own pet terrier. 105 mins.
� Set during the historic march on Washington of 1993, this feature film
tells the story of Mark, a man who has never “come out” to his ailing
mother. As an assortment of people come to visit him for the big
event, he must juggle friends, lovers and family. Keith Meinhold,
Barney Frank, Pat Schroeder and Herb Ritts are just some of those who
make appearances in this new film.
$ Available for the first time in the United States, this silent film
starring Marlene Dietrich and Fritz Kortner is the story of a daring
airline pilot who crash-lands in the Atlantic Ocean and is rescued by
a strange ship housing a crew of escaped criminals and other dangerous
L This collection of six shorts tackles a variety of issues facing gay
communities. AIDS, coming out, relationships, family and, of course,
sex, are all explored. The Dead Boy’s Club, Relax, RSVP, Billy
Turner’s Secret, Resonance and Marlon Riggs’ Anthem are included in
this video.
r The late Marlon Riggs was internationally acclaimed for such
groundbreaking videos as Color Adjustment. Poetry, personal testimony,
rap, performance and dance are combined in this singular exploration
of the racism and homophobia that black men face daily. Broadcast on
the PBS series P.O.V., its beauty and power generated outrage from
right-wing politicians. Even so, it remains unmatched for its
O Emergency room physician Dr. Guy Luthan (Hugh Grant) discovers that
not all surgery is intended to cure when he confronts a mystery that
seems beyond his skills. His search for answers surrounding the
bizarre death of a homeless man takes him into the dark frontiers of
medical research and to a confrontation with Dr. Lawrence Myrick (Gene
Hackman), one of the country’s most revered medical figures. Now, his
credibility, career and life are all at risk as he forces everyone to
take “extreme measures.” Produced by Elizabeth Hurley. “Compelling! It
grabs you and won’t let you go” (Susan Granger, American Movie
| This A & E Biography tells the story of “Uncle Miltie,” television’s
first superstar. 50 mins.
c In the year of the American Bicentennial, Pat Rocco created this
documentary focusing on the Gay Pride Celebrations in San Francisco
and L.A. Rocco was instrumental in making and distributing films about
visible, open, gay communities. From 1967-78 he produced, wrote,
edited, directed and appeared in over 100 shorts and features. This is
one of his best documents, a bit of gay history.
T An amusing erotic documentary from the early 1970’s, this Pat Rocco
film follows eight gay Americans across Europe. Bell bottoms are in
full bloom, but there was a serious issue in play. Though it is
peppered with short erotic vignettes, this film examines the state of
gay rights around the world.
� Created with the support of the World Wildlife Fund, this box set from
The Discovery Channel presents a firsthand look at the varied habitats
where lions roam and examines the role that the King of Beasts plays
in each. The series earned The Dove Foundation’s “Family Approval”
seal. Tapes include The Plains, The Deserts and The Forests and
Highlands. Each tape is 51 minutes.
o Sally Field stars in this nerve-shattering suspense drama about a
woman who finds that the justice system has failed after her daughter
has been murdered. The police know who did it and have the killer
(Kiefer Sutherland) in custody, but despite overwhelming evidence they
have to let him go on a technicality. Empowered by her rage, she seeks
out the killer to make him pay for his crime. Directed by Oscar winner
John Schlesinger (Midnight Cowboy). With Ed Harris.
In the Yoga of the mind, the goal is to focus on the highest and
attain a state of joy and bliss. This non-sectarian video displays the
methods and mantras of this simple but transforming practice in an
easy-to-follow manner. 90 mins.
_ Debra Winger narrates this exploration of the myths, meanings and
allure of these otherworldly creatures. Shot on locations around the
world, images of angels from all eras are used to elucidate their
enduring powers. Interviews with celebrities, including playwright
Tony Kushner and singer Rickie Lee Jones, make this a fascinating
documentary. 60 mins.
Jonette Crowley channels White Eagle to expound on the four states of
the Master: Truth, Love, Invisibility and Compassion. Through these
words of wisdom and guided meditation, you can touch the Master within
yourself. 70 mins.
^ The Power of Dreams: Search for Meaning. After 90 minutes of sleep, we
enter the world of dreams. The latest scientific methods are joined
with an artist’s dreamscapes to uncover insights about the hows and
whys of the chemical cocktail that transports us each night into a
place of fantastic wonder or utter horror.
� The kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby was a crime, but so was the
miscarriage of justice that followed. After two years of failure, the
investigation, headed by Colonel Schwartzkopf (J.T. Walsh), finds an
almost perfect suspect–Bruno Richard Hauptmann (Stephen Rea). Now all
they have to find is the evidence to execute him–whether it exists or
not. With Isabella Rossellini and David Paymer. “Mesmerizing and
provocative” (Variety).
v Disc jockey K.J. is back, hosting comical stories and sing-along
songs. Ages 2-8.
The Power of Dreams: The Creative Spark. How do dreams mold us? From
Ancient Greece to modern times doctors have used dreams to heal. Look
inside the world of dreams using the latest 3-D holograms and brain
mapping available. Dreams hold the key to progress and beauty.
O In this futuristic tale set in an Art Deco style never-never land,
Andy Lau and Anita Mui star as high-flying superheroes stalked by the
evil “silver fox” (Aaron Kwok). Cantonese with English subtitles.
c This feature-length documentary probes the mysteries of the Bible. It
offers startling new perspectives on the most miraculous stories.
Unfathomable exploits, such as the turning of water into wine or the
very nature of Jesus and Mary, have emerged in the scrolls in more
rational terms that are accesible to everyone. 80 mins.
[ Maria Heller guides newcomers to the Universal Wheel, a movement that
recognizes the interconnectedness of all things. This movement does
not take the place of any culture or religion. Instead it teaches one
how to realize the self without the separations between species,
races, genders or ideologies. 60 mins.
% As the author of Healing into Life and Death, Meetings at the Edge and
Who Dies, Levine has been acclaimed as the most inspirational teacher
on death, dying and healing of our time. He gives forthright advice on
how to deal with this tragic but fundamental aspect of human life.
O In the ancient tantric beliefs, the hidden potency of sexual loving is
the seed of all creativity and transcendence. Six couples demonstrate
the key to sacred sex. It allows for greater intimacy and pleasure.
Through tantric principles love-making becomes a transcendent ritual.
70 mins.
I Alan Watts has been hailed as both a Zen master and a leading
counterculture figure. Now excerpts from films made between 1965 and
1973 have been culled to bring the best of his teachings to new
audiences. It all begins when you can conceive of nature as a
metaphor. 60 mins.
Q Linda Moultaon Howe is well known for her television appearances on
UFO Report. Now she investigates in depth the strange killings of
animals reported all over the world in 1993. Police are puzzled. All
that is certain is that strange moving lights accompanied these
bizzare deaths. 60 mins.
Z Wild women are living their lives by reclaiming a creative spirit.
Once unfettered by society, they become freer and more open. In this
video, inspiring women share their wisdom. They are real live models
of a new way of being, women who encourage other women to step out
from under limiting ideas. 30 mins.
Thora Birch and Harvey Keitel star in this family film about a
slightly neglected young girl who befriends a pickpocket monkey.
Keitel is the monkey’s trainer and owner, who just happens to need his
partner for a big heist.
The pages of Eric Hill’s best-selling pop-up books come to life in
this charming program. In the first of five stories, new student Spot
learns just how much fun going to school can be. 30 minutes, from Walt
Disney Home Video.
9 Volume 1: Brum and the Baby Carriage.
9 Volume 2: Brum and the Bank Robbers.
From the mobsters who made Vegas their version of the American dream
to the tycoons of today’s family mega-resorts, here is the ultimate
insider’s tour of America’s neon oasis. Never-before-seen footage and
rare interviews recall its wild early days and insiders remember the
city’s most powerful players, including its would-be king, the
high-flying mobster Bugsy Siegel.
I Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier, meets Mike Fink, King of the
River, in this classic Disney adventure. This film launched the
Crockett-mania of the mid-1950’s. 81 mins.
Douglas Fairbanks stars in this comic Western as an overzealous
aficionado of Western lore, who somehow manages to best both Native
Americans and desperados. Eileen Percy, Walter Bytell, Joseph
Singleton, Sam De Grasse and Tom Wilson are also featured.
T Disney Sing-Along Songs: The Lion King: Circle of Life. This
collection of animated musical numbers contains songs from such
mega-blockbusters as The Lion King, and the upcoming feature,
Pocahontas. Kids will treasure this chance to sing songs along with
their favorite Disney characters. 30 mins.
E Shane Briant stars in this compelling version of Oscar Wilde’s famous
story of the young English aristocrat who sinks into the hedonism of
London and finds his portrait aging.
D Boris Karloff stars as a novelist who ends up investigating the
haunted graves of a prison cemetery when he sets out to prove that the
wrong man died for a crime committed 20 years ago.
In a special town meeting, live from the White House with Peter
Jennings, children in the audience and from all over the country have
the opportunity to ask questions and voice their concerns to President
Bill Clinton. 105 mins.
� One year later, children have another chance to express their opinions
and concerns to President Clinton, with Peter Jennings as the
moderator. 90 mins.
Peter Jennings and ABC News correspondents, both in the U.S. and in
the Middle East, are joined by Operation Desert Storm military
speakers to explain the issues of war to children and their parents.
75 mins.
� Volume 1: Green Jewel of the Caspian. Visit Astrakhan, the oldest
nature reserve on the Volga Delta, where European, Asian and African
species of wildlife mingle. 60 mins.
Volume 2: The Arctic Frontier. Take a close look at the home of the
great white polar bear encompassing one of Russia’s most treasured
nature preserves–Wrangel Island–where about 10,000 polar bears roam.
60 mins.
$ Volume 3: The Red Deserts. See the abundant wildlife in the deserts of
Central Asia, which cover an area larger than the whole of Western
Europe and contain a nature reserve that becomes ablaze with color
when melting snows bring poppy fields and pistachio groves to life. 60
N Volume 4: The Celestial Mountains. Visit the icy peaks of Tian-Shen,
the celestial mountains that run for hundreds of miles along the
Central Asian Republics and China, where they give shelter to the
elusive snow leopard, the rare white-clawed bear, ibex and Marco Polo
sheep. 60 mins.
O Volume 5: Siberia: The Frozen Forest. Siberia is the greatest forest
on the planet. Its inhabitants survive temperatures that dip to more
than -90� F. It also boasts an immense 6,000-mile expanse of fir and
spruce as well as Lake Baikal, the oldest and deepest lake on earth.
60 mins.
$ Volume 6: Born of Fire. The Kamchatka Peninsula is two very different
worlds: the Arctic and Southeast Asia in a remote and volatile stretch
that is home to some of the most active volcanoes on Earth and where
the cool Arctic waters mix with warmer southern currents. 60 mins.
H Realms of the Russian Bear, Six-Volume Set. Approximately 6 hours.
In this panoramic view, the forces that have shaped this dynamic
region are brought clearly into focus. History, religion and politics
have traditionally shaped this complex area. Today, oil and
geopolitics have only deepened its turbulent mix of influences. 60
Casey Kasem (of America’s Top 40 fame) hosts this serious documentary
about the plight of the Palestinian people. They have been forced into
ghettoes filled with fear and violence. Only the dream of freedom
sustains them. 30 mins.
Ted Koppel, host of ABC’s Nightline, explores the new sexual mores of
the former Soviet Union. Pornography, abortion and prostitution have
all exploded because of the headlong rush to enjoy newly found
freedoms. 60 mins.
W Elvis Presley is in the air force and finds himself stationed at a
base in the South. There he quickly discovers a hillbilly double. This
farcical plot offers plenty of good laughs and functions as a sturdy
vehicle for songs like “Smokey Mountain Boy” and “Barefoot Ballad,” as
well as the title song.
Michael Redgrave, Richard Todd and Ursula Jeans are featured in this
thrilling World War II yarn. It revolves around an ingenious British
plot to sabotage a strategic dam. Suspense, spies and confounding plot
twists make this well-crafted film a true crowd-pleaser.
I Come with Captains Becky and Dave into the wonderful world of big
ships in this fascinating voyage of discovery for children about
tankers, freighters, passenger ships and submarines.
� The green flag goes down and the action never stops as drivers Becky
and Dave learn about race cars and the people who make them go.
E Astronauts Becky and Dave visit the Kennedy Space Center and Space
Camp, experience the challenges of living in space and find out what
it takes to be a NASA astronaut.
` The Mind’s Eye series continues with this spectacular example of
computer animation. In this episode the collapse, rebirth and future
of mankind are all brilliantly visualized. Stunning 3-D imagery,
astounding detail and mesmerizing effects are combined in this
cybertech fantasy. Directed by Michael Boydstun, 45 mins.
W The Cohen family invites viewers to experience the cycle of the Jewish
calendar with their family. They rediscover the history and customs of
the holy days, focusing on songs, stories, meals, games, prayers and
rituals. Ed Asner, Theodore Bikel, Monty Hall and Judge Wapner are all
featured. 90 mins.
� Vol. 1: Evolution & Perception. Travel to the dawn of time and explore
the texture of thought of our remote ancestors.
A Vol. 2: Memory/Miraculous Mind. True tales of damaged brains reveal
the intricacies of memory and the remarkable ability of the brain to
recover and function.
� Vol. 3: Matter over Mind. Consciousness, creativity, the emotions, our
sense of self–are these all products of biochemistry? Science
explores the role of the neurotransmitter serotonin.
D The Brain, Complete Set. Deluxe boxed set of three volumes.
Walter Cronkite leads this tour of the United States Holocaust
Memorial Museum. Bone-chilling re-creations, searing photographs and
the poignant testimony of survivors are all found in this monument to
the human spirit. From the Discovery series.
Music Mania. Kids learn about musical instruments as they sing and
play with Professor Iris in this video from the Learning Channel.
Professor Iris is the perfect puppet companion to take kids on a
musical, educational journey.
I Let’s Do It. From the Learning Channel comes this creative and fun
video featuring Professor Iris. Kids will learn about sports, dancing
and games as they discover new ways to play.
_ Birthday Party. In this video kids will learn how to organize and
cooperate as they party with Professor Iris and her friends at the
Learning Channel.
K Paleo World, Volume 1: Rise of the Predators. This video has it all,
from the tiny creatures who discovered that survival was just a
swallow away, to the huge flesh-eating dinosaurs: the snake-quick
velociraptor, poison-spitting dilophosaurus and that king of the
jungle, T. rex.
Paleo World, Volume 2: Sea Monsters. Early mammals swam among giant
squid and enormous sharks in the primordial seas. Some established
themselves on land and prospered. Others made the return trip to
becomes today’s whales and dolphins.
Paleo World, Volume 3: Mysteries of Evolution. Is evolution more
complex than we believe? Was Homo sapiens the only human species? Just
what did kill the dinosaurs? In this volume these exciting questions
are thoroughly explored.
x A fun activity tape, including arts & crafts, games, magic tricks and
more. 60 minutes.
Tommy Tune joins Mr. Rogers in this episode from the long running PBS
children’s show. This series has been a staple of pre-schooler
television viewing for a generation. Parents have long relied on the
simple charms and humor of the acclaimed show.
_ Joining the circus with the acclaimed PBS children’s show virtually
guarantees that children will be entranced by this episode. The
emphasis is on fun.
O From the long-running PBS children’s show comes this episode,
enlivened by a visit from the acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Kids will
love this easy-going introduction to the world of classical music.
E Who could explain the complexities of this central emotion better than
Mr. Rogers on his long-running PBS children’s show? Of course, he gets
some help from his teddy bear.
R Set within a world of poor Jamaican Rastafarians, this reggae film
offers a variation of the legend of Robin Hood. Leroy “Horsemouth”
Wallace and Richard “Dirty Harry” Hall star, with a soundtrack that
includes reggae greats Burning Spear, Bunny Wailer, Third World, Peter
Tosh and many more.
� Michael Serrault (La Cage aux Folles) stars in this sexy French comedy
about a meek businessman, Julien Pardot, who invents an imaginary
English business partner. When his clients, wife and mistress all
begin to prefer the imaginary “Mr. Davis” over himself, Pardot devises
a plot to kidnap and murder his creation. With Claudine Auger. French
with English subtitles. “A small oasis in the arid landscape of French
film comedy” (Variety).
2 Keaton plays the pampered son of “The Wolf of Wall Street,” who shocks
everyone by making a fortune on the stock market, thus winning the
girl of his dreams. Keaton’s first feature as a star is based on a
play, The New Henrietta, and clearly foreshadows the comic mayhem in
which Keaton’s athletic prowess and impeccable timing would create
timeless comedy–as he does here, when he creates total upheaval on
the stock market trading floor. Includes the shorts High Sign and One
Week. Silent with music track.
� Keaton’s hilarious satire on the Hatfield-McCoy family feud was his
second feature. Brilliantly set against the backdrop of early rail
travel in 1831, the film features Keaton as the scion of an old
Southern family, who carelessly starts dating from a feuding family.
In Sherlock Jr. Keaton plays a projectionist who is framed for theft
by a jealous rival for the hand of a beautiful girl. Contains an
astonishing sequence in which Keaton imagines himself to be a
detective, and makes his way into the action of the movie he is
projecting on screen. This sequence made Keaton an early favorite of
the surrealists. Newly mastered. Silent with music track.
� On his 27th birthday lawyer Buster Keaton is told that he will inherit
$7 million if he gets married by 7 p.m. that evening. But his own
sweetheart rejects him when she discovers the true nature of his
affection and he is driven to desperation, proposing to anyone in
skirts, including a Scotsman. An ad in the paper saves the day and 500
prospective brides show up at the church. A very funny collection of
gags culminating in a hilarious chase scene with the bachelor lawyer
being pursued by 500 brides straight into a rock slide. Also includes
two shorts: Neighbors and The Balloonatic. Newly mastered. Silent with
music track.
Keaton leaves the Midwest for Arizona on his way to becoming a cowboy
named Friendless. He removes a pebble from the foot of an injured cow,
Brown Eyes, and they become inseparable. When Brown Eyes is shipped to
Los Angeles, Friendless accompanies her with comic results: Keaton and
Brown Eyes exploring department stores and beauty parlors. But this is
“the most atypical and at the same time one of the most endearing of
his [Keaton’s] films. With acrobatics and gag comedy at a minimum, he
experimented uncharacteristically with a quality of pathos in his
depiction of Friendless and his comradeship with a gentle, sweet cow”
(David Thomson). Includes the short films The Scarecrow and The
Paleface. Newly mastered. Silent with music track.
� Considered by many to be the last great comedy of the silent era, and
consistently ranked as a masterpiece. Based on a true incident in the
Civil War, the “General” is the railroad engine “engineered” by
Confederate Army reject Keaton, who is also humiliated by his
girlfriend (Marion Mack), who thinks him a coward. When a small
company of Union soldiers penetrates behind Confederate lines, Keaton
sets off in hot pursuit in one of the truly great chase scenes ever.
The scenes were shot on the narrow gauge lines of Oregon and Keaton
used less than 50 titles to explain the whole story. Also contains the
shorts The Playhouse and Cops Newly mastered. Silent with music track.
C Buster Keaton’s great comedy, his “most entertaining balance of the
instinctual and the cerebral in a tale of father worship, young love,
abject humiliation and heroic redemption” (J. Hoberman, The Village
Voice). Set in the deep South, Buster plays the city-bred boy who
returns to his steamboat captain father and reluctantly joins him in
fighting off a rival trying to take over the river. The cyclone finale
is as famous as it is hilarious. Newly mastered; also contains two
Keaton shorts: Convict 13 and Day Dreams. Silent with music track.
� Astronomer Victor Francen announces to the world the arrival of a
comet which will strike and destroy the earth in 30 days in this
rarest of all finds, Abel Gance’s lost science fiction epic La Fin du
Monde. Unfortunately the original film, running 105 minutes, has been
cut to 54 minutes by the U.S. distributor and a silly prologue has
been added. But Gance’s ending montage of distortion and destruction
of the world is nothing short of dazzling. French with English
� Slates, flubs, unused sex scenes and Ed Wood himself in a screwball
sexploitation comedy that marked his return to the director’s chair
for the first time since Sinister Urge. Three cans of silent Take It
Out in Trade outtakes, found in a Santa Monica cutting room, feature
an androgynous couple making out in a kitchen, posters of foreign
countries, and Ed Wood in a lovely lime green dress, blonde wig, and
white go-go boots playing a drag queen named “Alecia.”
This is the Swedish classic that American couples, in search of
cinematic titillation, came flocking to in the ’60s. Siv, a gorgeous
and restless young woman, revolts against her fanatically religious
folks and searches for sexual fulfillment. Dubbed in English.
o Based on Henry Miller’s erotic novel written in 1956. Joey, a
self-indulgent American choreographer living in Denmark, spends most
of his time seducing sexy Parisian girls together with his buddy Cal.
“Henry Miller’s memoir of friends, women and cheap wine is a relaxed,
very sexy outrage” (Amos Vogel, Film as a Subversive Art). With Paul
Valjean and Louise White.
p Mac Wiseman narrates the story of Bluegrass music. It’s all here, from
the origins of Bluegrass in the Kentucky foothills to the innovations
of modern times. Bill Monroe and other seminal figures are featured.
Only the music itself could tell a tale that begins with the upheavals
of the Great Depression and follows through into our own era. 95 mins.
U The Masai herd animals in the East African Rift Valley of Kenya and
Tanzania. They are proud of their cattle, but only the men have rights
to the herds. Women are wholly dependent. With a Masai elder as a
guide, this video explains what it means to be a woman in this male
dominated society. 60 mins.
h Ongka, an endearing and charismatic tribal leader of the Kawelka tribe
of New Guinea, has spent five years as an orator and negotiator to
amass the 600 pigs and assorted valuables which he will give away in a
festive ceremony, a moka. Unforeseen events threaten his largesse,
stirring up rumors of sorcery and a threat of war. 60 mins.
k Life changed dramatically for the fiercely independent Kayapo when
gold was discovered on their land in 1982. The Amazon was opened up
for prospecting and thousands of Brazilians invaded their homeland,
creating one of the world’s largest gold mines. The Kayapo were forced
to adapt to a life of business or see their traditions destroyed. 60
I Bob Hope offers a nostalgic tribute to the G.I. generation in this
look at the European Theatre and D-Day. Contains a full-length video,
a souvenir book, and two audio cassettes.
Hideous in their original form, three alien drug smugglers transform
into beautiful women on Earth. Their drug is derived from the life
essence of men and they’re on a mission to drain every last drop. A
funny sexy sci-fi thriller.
� David MacCullough narrates this two-tape set about one of America’s
most highly regarded military heroes and presidents. In Part One,
Soldier, Ike’s early years in Kansas unfold. His education, early
career and participation in WW II are all here. Part Two traces his
career as a statesman, from McCarthy through the beginnings of the
Cold War. B&W, 150 mins.
g Kathy Bates narrates the story of America’s most highly acclaimed
woman hero. Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic
solo. Combining a taste for daredevil antics with her charismatic
presence, she became a national hero. Her untimely and mysterious
demise makes her story an enduring and fascinating tale. B&W, 60 mins.
Hal Linden narrates this troubling look at the US. Beset by
anti-Semitism and a government determined to keep critical information
suppressed, the chance to rescue hundreds of thousands from the Nazis
was lost. B&W, 60 mins.
� In this chronicle, narrated by Linda Hunt, the story of Ishi unfolds.
He was the sole surviving member of the Yahis of California, a Native
American tribe exterminated by the U.S. After 40 years alone and near
starvation, he left the land and entered the world of the white man.
Photos, archival footage, recordings and commentary are used in this
indictment of “manifest destiny.” B&W, 60 mins.
T Disney’s animated feature tells the heart-warming tale of a young lion
cub who nearly loses his birthright as king of all that he surveys.
Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones, Robert Guillaume,
Richard “Cheech” Marin and Whoopi Goldberg are some of the stars who
supply the voices.
� Jim Carrey breaks into the bigtime with this major comic role. When a
bank clerk finds an ancient mask it changes his life, turning him into
a super-hero character with unbelievable plastic abilities. It’s a
great chance for Carrey to use his antic abilities to their fullest
advantage, with amazing computer effects that extend his reach even
further.%%%mDVD: DV60077. $24.98.
� Who and what is a lesbian? Where can they be found? Are they happy
with their lives? These are a few of the probing questions asked in
this “expose” of New York City lesbians. You’ll be fascinated to know
that lesbians get married, have cat fights over their femmes, and even
initiate young debs into the Daughters of Lesbos. Very rare sleaze
from the 60’s.
Fred Allen narrates this look at American life between the end of the
First World War and the beginning of the Depression. Morals, manners,
and even the way Americans thought of themselves were profoundly
altered during the Jazz Age. 60 mins.
! Despite the ravages of the depression, this decade spanned a
surprisingly multi-faceted time in American culture. Alexander Scourby
narrates this look at an era famous for Benny Goodman and the birth of
Swing, even as millions were desperate for a better life. 60 mins.
During the great Westward migration, Native Americans were
continuously and rapaciously displaced for a greedy, young nation.
This is a sobering if honest account of a tragic time in the history
of the US. 60 mins.
Some of the greatest music, song and dance from the jazz age is
captured on sound film between 1925-1933. Duke Ellington’s Cotton Club
Orchestra, Louis Armstrong, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Bessie Smith
and the Dorsey Brothers are included in this collection of music
legends. Bix Beiderbecke’s only appearance on sound film has been
found and added to this tape. 60 mins.
This soft-core relic features a wild plot about a young hustler
seemingly lost in a daze of endless cheap sex with men and women until
he rescues a young woman. They fall in love and make plans but old
habits and traumatic events stand in their way.
A detective sniffs around a girlie theater and sees more than he ever
hoped for in a three-ring circus of can-can girls, show girls,
gangster scenarios and some of the most bizarre ballet dances ever
filmed. France, 1959. French with English subtitles.
Olga, the ultimate sadist, moves her headquarters from Chinatown to
upstate New York, where she controls a crime syndicate involving
narcotics, prostitution and jewel smuggling. An infamous work of
sleaze. USA, 1964.
S Irish music and Ireland’s greatest tenor provide the perfect excuse to
visit a number of beautiful sights on the Emerald Isle. From Tipperary
to Galway, with stops in Dublin and Mayo and views of many locales,
this musical adventure is a great way to experience the best of Irish
music. 60 mins.
Z Ireland’s 6000 years of archeological heritage, the range and
standards of places to stay, the quality of the food, the festive
sounds of Irish music, its unique shopping possibilities, golf
courses, and other sporting opportunities, are just some of the
experiences that are covered in this program. 60 mins.
! Back in the 40’s there was a frightening battle between humans and
unknown, otherworldly aliens. In order to fight them and save the
earth, Kishin Heidan (The Machine God Troops) were formed. This is the
unforgettable beginning of a historical battle. Subtitled. 60 mins.
Will the Kishin Corps and Taishi be able to retrieve the odule as they
head out to the Kanto Army’s Fortress Island? And will they obtain the
Kanto Army’s Module body as they battle head-to-head on the rail
tracks of Manchuria? Subtitled. 60 mins.
U A young inventor creates the “Mol” unit, which bestows super-human
qualities on the wearer. This episode introduces Captain Tokyo, Mirai
and the evil Dr. Machinegal and his machine gals. Subtitled. 30 mins.
The space shuttle that Hiroshi Ozora and his brother Nozomu are on is
hijacked by Machinegal, in yet another of his evil plans. Hurry up
Moldiver. The second episode of this headliner science fiction comedy
is about to blast off. Subtitled. 30 mins.
An ecstatic Mirai goes to the meeting place of the Hachi dog monument.
There the Machinegal dolls gather after tracking her Mol reaction, and
a tremendous battle ensues over Tokyo. A great action and love comedy
series continues. Subtitled. 30 mins.
Professor Amagi directs the Yamato salvage for the upcoming “ZIC
Battleship Yamato’s 100 Year Celebration.” His actual motive is to
continue his Godfather’s study, “The Ultra Dimension System,” which
sank with the Yamato 100 years before. Subtitled. 30 mins.
With Hiroshi’s efforts the Mol unit is successfully divided into – and
#2. Mirai comes face-to-face with Machinegal’s Superdolls, who plan to
stop the project from going forward. Also a mysterious, new and very
powerful “Intruder” appears. Subtitled. 30 mins.
The dimension-bound Sakigaki continues to speed up in preparation for
launch. However, Moldiver III appears, trying to stop the proceedings.
Mirai is in her biggest crisis yet. The Sakigake and its mission are
threatened. Subtitled. 30 mins.
Tenchi, a typical Japanese high school boy, enters into a prohibited
area of the mountains where he unknowingly releases a goblin which his
forefather trapped 700 years ago. The goblin, a sexy woman, attacks
him a month later. Subtitled. 30 mins.
Ayeka, the crown princess of planet July, is looking for her fiance
Yosho, who has been missing since a battle with Rokyo many years ago.
As Ayeka approaches Earth she sees Rokyo and attacks. This second
episode introduces Ayeka, Sasami and Yosho. Subtitled. 30 mins.
Now we find Tenchi has a blood line with planet Jurai. Ayeka finds
unhappy days in Tencho’s home as she learns that Yosho is dead and she
can’t return home without her spaceship. She spends her days recalling
memories of Yosho. Subtitled. 30 mins.
One of the most wanted space bandits, Kagato, destroys a police squad
as he heads toward Earth’s solar system. The chief commisioner of the
Galaxy Police orders the local police department to pay special
attention to him. Subtitled. 30 mins.
Ryoko and Ayeka are fighting over Tenchi when Kagato appears. A battle
for the magic sword ensues. Ryoko is defeated by Kagato and is put
under a spell. Tenchi’s grandfather joins the battle, sending Kagato
back to his spaceship. Subtitled. 30 mins.
Everybody is shocked that Tenchi is dead, so Kagato must die to avenge
the murder of Tenchi. Sasami, sad about Tenchi’s death, becomes
unconscious and begins chanting, disappearing into the tree that is
Yoshi’s ship. Subtitled. 30 mins.
The Kagato indent is over, but Tenchi has plenty of trouble when
five beautiful girls and Ryo-Oh-Ki surround him. An assortment of
troubles, everything from small ones to large ones, is in store for
him. Subtitled. 30 mins.
‘ With the capture of Lan Komatsuzaki, Talon’s plans to conquer the
world seem more of a reality than ever before. Locked deep inside the
most secure stronghold in Japan, Lan is quickly running out of time.
Talon’s plans for her are nothing short of satanic: to turn Lan’s body
into a factory producing an army of super-espers through cloning and
artificial insemination. Japanese with English subtitles, 60 mins.
� After 100 years of war Gynocyber has destroyed human civilization. On
the eve of its final battle it mysteriously vanishes, leaving Kuryu’s
forces alive. In episode five, two lovers arrive in the city of Ark De
Grande, but their plans for a new life are interrupted by riots. Could
the turmoil be related to the return of Gynocyber? Japanese with
English subtitles, 60 mins.
3 In episode 15, Ranma discovers that turning into a girl gives him some
unexpected freedom. Of course he didn’t count on a battle that leads
either to marriage, if you’re a man, or death, if you’re a woman. Then
Shampoo decides to get Ranma out of Akane’s hair with a secret
memory-erasing shampoo. Ranma is soon at the mercy of Shampoo. Can he
pay her price to retrieve a forgotten past? Dubbed in English, 50
Shelly Gill and Shannon Cartwright are Alaska’s most popular
children’s book creators. These clever stories join charming
illustrations with actual live footage of Alaska’s abundant wildlife
and breathtaking scenery. 45 mins.
� Suppressed as too Zionist by the Communist Polish government, this
film features the comedy team of Dzigan and Schumacher, together with
children who survived the Holocaust. The comic actors play all the
roles in Sholem Aleichem’s Kasrilevke Brent (Kasrilevke Is Burning).
They watch as these orphans perform for them. It’s a film that
explores what to do with nightmares: should they be remembered or
forgotten? Yiddish with new English subtitles.
Betty Glickstein promises her dying mother that she will care for her
younger sister, Sally. From the tender age of 13, Betty sacrifices all
to fulfill her promise, even forsaking the prospect of her own family
and future happiness. Yiddish with new English subtitles.
K This intriguing documentary tells the nearly forgotten tale of how
Jewish immigrants to Argentina became a part of that country’s
ranching culture. These immigrants built schools, hospitals,
libraries, theaters and agricultural coops in the wilderness. Narrated
by Eli Wallach.
U Real firefighters offer kids a unique view of the preparation, tools
and large trucks that go into fighting big fires. Kids will even learn
valuable safety lessons in this enjoyable and educational tape. 25
� In the waning days of World War II, a crusty Parisian zoo director
weaves a fantastic tale to protect his granddaughter from the horrors
of war. Like his classic film, King of Hearts, director Philippe De
Broca creates a visually stunning fairy tale that tugs at the heart as
well as the mind. With Claude Rich. “A brilliant little gem of a movie
that will lodge firmly in your heart and head” (Dr. Joy Browne, WOR
Radio Network). French with English subtitles.
� The Matruz is a unique Moroccan-Jewish music which fuses Hebrew and
Arabic texts. Andalusian traditions of music and poetry reflecting the
centuries-old link between Jewish and Muslim societies are the vital
link to this living musical culture. Live performances and interviews
with scholars and performers reveal this musical legacy. French,
Arabic and Hebrew with English subtitles.
This holiday commemorates the Jew’s journey of freedom from the bonds
of Egyptian slavery. History, literature, spirituality and even
cooking are combined on this important occasion. Elements of the
traditions of Passover are examined, including visits to a matzoh
factory and a Passover winery, and four seders with Ashkenazic and
Sephardic families.
( Helen Mirren gives a moving performance as the eccentric and disturbed
Chase, a wife and mother recovering from a nervous breakdown at
Martha’s Vineyard. Elizabeth (Kyra Sedgwick), a young au pair who has
lost her mother to suicide and her sister to mental illness, is hired
to care for Chase, and the women develop an intimate bond. But the
women’s relationship is threatened when it is discovered by Chase’s
long-suffering husband (Beau Bridges). A strong directorial debut by
Kevin Bacon.
= Shamu & You: Exploring the World of Reptiles.
Orson Welles and Walter Slezak lend their weight to this retelling of
the Robert Louis Stevenson classic tale of sailors, pirates and buried
treasure. Welles is great as the gamey eccentric, Long John Silver.
It’s a great tale for the kid in everyone.
W Robin Phillips, Susan Hampshire, Edith Evans, Michael Redgrave,
Laurence Olivier and Richard Attenborough are among the first-rate
cast in this adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale of a
re-discovered orphan. This fine tale is full of more heartrending
twists than anything written in our own time.
Converging technologies in computers, telephones and interactive TV
offer a new challenge for community organizers. They are working to
ensure that the Information Superhighway will be accessible for all
people, leaving no one left out of the information revolution. 30
W Enigma of the Dead Sea Scrolls. In 1947, a shepherd boy found the Dead
Sea Scrolls. Originally hailed as a window to the origins of
Christianity, they were soon removed from public scrutiny. This is the
story of the discovery, authenticity and cover-up that make these
artifacts so intriguing. 50 mins.
! This brilliant comedy details the outrageous clash between a strict,
no-nonsense teacher and his class of rambunctious, street-smart
children. Ultimately it’s the teacher who ends up learning more about
life from his charges than the other way round. Italian with English
This silent film is based on Charles Dickens’ story of young love. A
newlywed couple discovers a sign of good luck as they enter their new
home–a cricket on the hearth. Featuring Paul Gerson, Virginia Brown
Faire, Paul Moore and Joan Standing. 1923, 68 mins.
# Rudolph Valentino became a certified star for his work in this film,
especially his notorious tango scene. Based on Blas�� David Niven plays the male secretary to a top British civil servant
trying to solve the Irish problem in 1921. Though it was a small part,
Niven was noticed in a cast that top-billed Merle Oberon and Brian
Aherne as lovers on opposing sides.
T Americans Prepare, Part 1. Uncle Sam, the Farmer (with war raging in
Europe, the farmer’s task of feeding Americans at home and abroad is
enormously increased) and The Ramparts We Watch (controversial feature
which explores the effect war has on citizens of an average American
town). 118 mins.
Americans Prepare, Part 2. Labor and Defense; Uncle Sam: The
Non-Belligerent; Men of the FBI (The FBI combats espionage); New
England’s Eight Million Yankees (New England prepares for war); Thumbs
Up, Texas! and Main Street, U.S.A. 113 mins.
� The Military Prepares. Soldiers with Wings; Crisis in the Pacific, the
U.S. Navy: 1940; Gateways to Panama; Arms and the Men: U.S.A.; Crisis
in the Atlantic; Sailors with Wis. 124 mins.
E The Battle Beyond, Part 1. Battle Fleets of England; Newsfronts of
War: 1940; The Republic of Finland; Canada at War; The Philippines:
1898-1946; Spoils of Conquest. 107 mins.
� The Battle Beyond, Part 2. On Foreign Newsfronts; Britain’s Royal Air
Force; Mexico: Good Neighbor’s Dilemma; Australia at War; China Fights
Back; Peace: By Adolf Hitler; Norway in Revolt. 112 mins.
< Praying for Peace. The Vatican of Pius XII (Pope Pius XII tries to
bring about peace) and The Story of the Vatican. 71 mins.
' Friend and Foe, Part 1. Battlefields of the Pacific, Far East Command,
The Argentine Question, India in Crisis, India at War, the Fighting
� Friend and Foe, Part 2. The New Canada; Inside Fascist Spain, Then
Japan, Portugal--Europe's Crossroads; Sweden's Middle Road; South
I Friend and Foe, Part 3. The Irish Question, Underground Report;
British Imperialism--1944; What To Do with Germany; Inside China
Today; Report of Italy; Memo from Britain. 113 mins.
D On the Homefront. Our America at War; Then Air Raids Strike; Men in
Washington--1942; The FBI Front; Bill Jack vs. Adolf Hitler; The West
Coast Question; Spotlight on Congress. 114 mins.
An epic featuring Marlon Brando as the patriarch of the Corleone
family, masterfully balanced between the story of family life and the
family crime business. With Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall,
Diane Keaton. Based on Mario Puzo's novel. Music by Nino Rota.
_ American Defense, Part 1. America's New Army; Men of the Fleet;
Prelude to Victory; We Are the Marines. 112 mins.
� American Defense, Part 2. The Navy and the Nation; Invasion!; Airways
to Peace; Naval Log of Victory; Back Door to Tokyo; Uncle Sam,
Mariner? The Unknown Battle. 126 mins.
a A very silly comedy about a bunch of misfits who are allowed to train
as law enforcement officers when a woman becomes mayor of a nameless
metropolitan city. Filmed in Toronto. A huge financial success that
has spawned three sequels, so far. With Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith,
Michael Winslow, David Graf and Kim Cattrall.
The sequel to Funny Girl. Barbra Streisand continues the show biz bio
of Fanny Brice as she becomes a bigger star and meets and marries
showman Billy Rose (James Caan). Lots of big production numbers. With
Roddy McDowall, Ben Vereen and Omar Sharif as Nicky Arnstein.
When outdoorsman Howard Keel decides to get married, his six younger
brothers also get the urge. The musical movie inspiration for the tv
series contains many toe-tapping numbers, including Russ Tamblyn
dancing with an axe. With Jane Powell, Julie Newmar and Ruta Lee.
^ John Wayne won an Oscar for his portrayal of a one-eyed, overweight
lawman named Rooster Cogburn. He is recruited by a tenacious teenage
girl to find the killer of her father. Glen Campbell is the handsome
Texas Ranger after the same gang. With Robert Duvall, Dennis Hopper,
Jeff Corey and Kim Darby as Mattie Ross.
_ Michael J. Fox is a teenager of the 80's who must travel back in time
to make sure his parents meet. One problem is that Mom thinks the son
is a lot cuter than his future Dad. Christopher Lloyd is a standout as
the scientist who made this all possible. With Lea Thompson and
Crispin Glover. Primo frantic entertainment.
% A companion piece to the original Godfather, this continues the saga
of two generations of successive power in the Corleone family. Coppola
tells the story of the rise of a young Don Vito, played by Robert De
Niro, and the ascension of the new Don Michael, played by Al Pacino.
Created especially for elementary-age children, this program provides
an introduction to the wonder and importance of the world's coral
reefs, along with the environmental problems harming them. Includes
study guides. 20 mins.
When a biologist is bitten by a winged mammal, he turns from a modern,
rational man into a blood-craving, shape-altered beast. He finds this
puts a severe damper on his honeymoon. The makeup is said to be
convincing in this low-budget shocker. With Michael Pataki as the
O Vincent Price is Matthew Hopkins, a dedicated witch hunter in the days
of Cromwell. He uses his power of life and death for his own profit
and pleasure and eventually ticks off the local populace. This AIP
release had Price read E.A. Poe's poem over credits to justify the
name change.
A Don Herbert, TV's Mr. Wizard, hosts a tour through the world of air
and water with a series of fascinating demonstrations that you can do
at home. 44 mins.
O Meryl Streep narrates this children's classic, first published in
1922. George Winston provides the music, David Jorgensen the
] This two-part program provides a concise overview of the
characteristics of the world's oceans and the many forms of life that
dwell there. With video and animated graphics, concepts are explained,
including currents, waves, tides, ocean floor geology, mineral and
oxygen flow, plankton and marine zones. 48 mins.
v Travel the World: Eastern Cities. Includes Prague, Istanbul and
Budapest. 52 mins.
/ Edinburgh Castle.
. Fushimi Castle.
/ Kilmainham Jail.
/ Kronborg Castle.
, Mt. Vernon.
1 Palace of Versailles.
. Virginia City.
� The Everly Brothers, Emmylou Harris, Waylon Jennings, Mark Knopfler,
Michael McDonald, Willie Nelson in a super session filmed in Nashville
brings together the best artists in a tribute to the man and the
music. From his moving solo performance of I Just Can't Say Goodbye to
the rousing, all-on-stage Corinna, Corinna, it was music from the
heart. 60 mins.
Reconstructs the true story of an artful sleuthing operation:
journalist Peter Watson disguises himself as a shady art dealer, and
with the cooperation of Sotheby's, Christie's, and the law, recovers
some of the world's most lamented stolen masterpieces. 60 minutes.
K A peaceful, musical, wordless exploration of shimmering waters and
beckoning coral reefs, this soothing journey has been used to
stimulate expressive movement, writing and art, and to enhance
concentration before academic projects, creative work or standardized
testing. 48 mins.
� Two-volume set includes History: The Temptation of Technology, which
examines the current controversy over the series of events that led to
the turnaround of Boston Harbor, once America's most most polluted
waterfront, and Science: Reliability and Risk, which reveals painful
choices imbedded in all public works projects and considers
alternatives faced by every municipality adjacent to a body of water.
Each tape is 28 mins.
R Looks at the impact rising population is having on our coastal areas
and the policy choices that can help protect our fragile shorelines.
Looks at sewage pollution in Boston harbor, rapid growth and toxic
pollution in Puget Sound, and the massive loss of vital wetlands in
Louisiana. 29 mins.
Learn how to identify and resolve conflict with this four-step
approach featuring national parenting experts Evonne Weinhaus and
Karen Friedman, co-authors of the award-winning best-seller of the
same name. 30 mins.
T Documents 18 months of planning, rehearsal, location work and
post-production by the Shakespeare Program of the University of
California at Berkeley, culminating in the first recorded Elizabethan
production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing on the newly
rebuilt Globe stage in London. 30 mins.
0 Beauty & the Beast.
n Based on the ancient Jewish legend of the clay figure created by Rabbi
Loew in the 16th century to defend the Jews in the Prague ghetto
against pogrom. In this great classic famous for its extraordinary
crowd scenes and painted sets, the Golem falls in love with the
Rabbi's daughter, terrorizes the emperor's court and is subdued by an
innocent child. "The alternately terrified and exultant crowd at times
recalls the flamboyant outlines and disjointed movement of a painting
by El Greco" (Lotte Eisner). With Paul Wegener, Albert Steinbruck and
Lyda Salmonova. Silent with music track, English titles.
Since the days of King Henry IV, Paris' Pont Neuf has inspired
artists. Here it is the focus of environmental sculptor Christo
Javacheff and his wife Jeanne-Claude, and the millions of Parisians
who watch them create an astounding architectural poem. Rich in
political intrigue and artistic debate, this "love story" from the
Maysles brothers tracks Christo's escape from Bulgaria, his early
years as a struggling artist, his romance with Jeanne-Claude and the
fulfillment of a ten-year obsession begun in 1975: the wrapping of the
Pont Neuf. "Christo is another gem from the Maysles, the super stars
of cinema verite" (Desson Howe, Washington Post). English and French
with English subtitles.
O Features seven favorite songs starring everyone's favorite
three-year-old, Allegra, from the award-winning Nick Jr. series. 28
a A film beyond criticism, a work that welds together Hollywood
classicism and literary adaptation with grace. Victor Fleming is the
credited director, though at various times Howard Hawks, George Cukor
and Sam Wood helped shape the narrative and rhythm. Ben Hecht worked
on the screenplay. William Cameron Menzies was the production
designer. With Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard, Olivia de
Havilland and Hattie McDaniel.
- Three jazz documentaries on videocassette: Anything for Jazz: Kalo
Byard (25 mins.), an intimate view of pianist Jaki Byard; Nutman's Got
the Blues: Cyrus Chestnut Solo Piano (15 mins.), pianist Cyrus
Chestnut captured in a solo sold-out performance; and Barry Harris:
Passing It On (23 mins), a portrait of self-proclaimed be-bop pianist
Barry Harris.
E Nick Jr.'s award-winning children's series. Contains two song-filled
episodes--Special Places and Binyah Binyah Parade--plus the Nick Jr.
music video Feelings. 46 mins.
O Nickelodeon's popular, award-winning animated series. Contains
double-length video cartoon Mother's Day, plus bonus episodes Game
Show Didi, Family Feud and Mommy's Little Assets. 57 mins.
Presents the dramatic fate of this period of over 200 years of Polish
history. Founded by King Stanislaw August Poniatowski after a
victorious battle during Polish-Russian War in 1792. English
narration. 50 mins.
_ A history of the Royal Castle in Warsaw since the 15th century, when
Knight Janusz I built the Upper Castle using brick. English narration.
35 mins.
A A story about the oldest Polish distinction, founded by King August II
in 1705, a symbol of Polish tradition and its history. English
narration. 45 mins.
d Robert Donat (in an Oscar-winning performance) and Greer Garson (in
her film debut) star in this adaptation of James Hinton's best seller.
A shy English schoolmaster falls in love and becomes a better man and
teacher for it. A classic from MGM and a nostalgic tribute to the
English public school system, the story is set in 1870.
$ The last wish of the great Polish pianist and Pme Minister was to be
buried in free Poland. Years later, when Poland regained freedom, the
coffin of Ignacy Paderewski was transferred from Arlington Cemetery in
the U.S. to St. John's Cathedral in Warsaw. English narration. 40
[ The conclusion of Henryk Sienkiewicz's trilogy brings to an end the
saga of the heroines and heroes who lived, loved and died in Poland's
most enduring epic. A blend of history and imagination in which the
East and West of their era confronted each other in a last stand.
Polish with English subtitles. 160 mins.
S Features songs performed by original folk groups, Polish dances and
and colorful costumes from different regions. 68 mins.
i Paul Worley is leaving to go away to school in San Francisco. The only
problem is that he wants to drop out. Then he finds out his girlfriend
has been cheating on him; also, he hasn't heard from his friend Scott
in weeks. Told mostly in flashbacks, the film looks at self-reliance,
society's standards and finding out what you're made of.
� Learn the basic principles of animation with this instructional tape
and workbook, including exercises.
. The Lion King.
d A wonderful, very funny film from the Italian comic genius Nanni Loy,
starring the incomparable Giancarlo Giannini. The search is on for
Pasquale Piccone, who inexplicably vanishes in an ambulance on the way
to the hospital. His wife and small-time hustler Giannini team up to
discover the mystery and together find that this respectable man has
lead a double life. A fantastic, comic voyage into the Neapolitan
underworld. Italian with English subtitles.
? In Nome del Papa Re is the recipient of three David de Donatello
prizes, and stars Nino Manfredi. Set in 1867 as Italian patriots fight
to unify the country and Rome stands alone ruled by the Pope,
Monsignor Colobo, a magistrate of the Papal State, is about to resign
from his office when young terrorists blow up the barracks of the
government troops, and the Monsignor discovers that one of the
suspects is his own 20-year-old son. A compelling story of intrigue,
political conflict and murder unfolds. Italian with English subtitles.
� The only feature film made by the fabulously funny Goons: Peter
Sellers, Spike Milligan and Harry Secombe. This is their version of
Down Among The Z-Men (also known as Stand Easy). England, 1953, 75
} A history of the Italian cinema by Gianfredo Mingozzi, an
unprecedented reconstruction of the Italian cinema as a sophisticated
art form. This unique film contains clips from the 1940's to the
present, including such famous films as Open City, Divorce Italian
Style, 8� and Seven Beauties, and captures the great personalities of
Italian filmmaking, including Dino De Laurentiis, Sophia Loren,
Bertolucci, Mastroianni, Marco Ferreri, Rossellini, de Sica, Pasolini,
Zeffirelli, Fellini, Wertmuller, Monica Vitti, Giancarlo Giannini, and
Toto. English and Italian with English subtitles.
Wagner and Venice captures the special relationship that existed
between Wagner, as man and composer, and the romantic city of Venice.
Narrated by Orson Welles, this remarkable video portrait traces the
composer's visits to the legendary city, accompanied by excerpts from
Wagner's letters, compositions and poems. Produced by Filmart, Venice,
and filmed by Kratky Film, Prague. 30 mins.
f Julie Walters (Educating Rita) winningly plays an English
waitress-turned-madam in this fictionalized account of the life of the
notorious brothel keeper, Cynthia Payne. She cheerfully caters to the
bizarre tastes of the older gents. Ex-Python Terry Jones directs this
naughty but nice comedy-drama about sexual attitudes in England.
A finely wrought drama adapted from a West Virginia story concerning
moral convictions and political beliefs. Martin Sheen plays a
conscientious objector who avoids military service during the Civil
War by hiding in a cave for three years.
Z The toughest prison in American history in this documentary tracing
the island's infamous career through Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, the
Birdman of Alcatraz and others. Interviews with ex-cons are interwoven
against the backdrop of the violence which marked the prison. Narrated
by William Conrad. 54 mins.
For anyone interested in royalty, this documentary captures the high
points of Queen Elizabeth II, as she marries, goes through coronation,
and reigns as England's monarch, in this production authorized by
Buckingham Palace. 55 mins.
A collection of early short films from France of the 1900's, including
Where Does Come?, Scenes of Convict Life, A Father's Honor, The
Runaway Horse, Revolution in Odyssey and Down in the Deep. Hand-tinted
in color.
U A very witty social comedy with Vivien Leigh and Rex Harrison barbing
over words, loves and politics in the case of an old lady who refuses
to pay for a license for her dog. With Cecil Parker, Ivor Barnard.
' A rare film: Jimmy Durante and Richard Tauber star in this original
film version of the satirical operetta written for the screen by Oscar
? Taken in part from the photo albums and cinefilms of Nazi Heinrich
Himmler, this film augments those images with an extremely rare
collection of newsreel footage depicting the Warsaw ghetto during the
Nazi occupation of Poland. From its inception to its fiery demolition
in 1943, this film documents the lives of the over 500,000 Jews who
were crowded into the one-square-mile area that was the Warsaw Ghetto,
put to work by the Third Reich in Nazi factories, and given only
fractions of the rations allotted to "Aryan" Germans and Poles.
Filmed before an audience of 3,500 in Berkeley, California, Thich Nhat
Hanh speaks intimately and insightfully, touching deeply on community
building, connecting with your roots, arriving in each moment, and
learning true love. 90 mins.
H A collection of four short films by the great cinema pioneer Emile
L The Citizen Kane of mad scientist epics, featuring John Carradine,
Alison (Attack of the 50 Foot Woman) Hayes and Tor Johnson. A mad
scientist tries to do right but ends up with a lab full of mutant
beings. When his two pending experiments fall in love, Dr. Carradine
has trouble.
U A crackling collection of vintage cartoons, everything from the
subversive to the sublime, the deranged to the strange, the outrageous
to the insane. Featuring Betty Boop, Felix, and rare Max Fleischer. 60
_ A rare rock film of the 50s, which features thrill-crazed kids, grimy
gangsters and psycho-teens who all clash together in a seedy carnival
nightclub, set to the blistering beat of rockabilly, r&b, and classic
rock 'n' roll. Featuring music by The Platters, The Blockbusters,
David Houston and Bob Luman and His Shadows.
U Wild youth set free with violent passions. They were too young to know
any better. Highlights from the greatest and greasiest teen flicks
ever made are merged with previews and an in-depth interview on
teenage delinquency taken from newsreels and government scare films of
the 40s and 50s. 60 mins.
� This recently re-discovered classic by Ed Wood, Jr. (Plan 9) features
filthy rich teenage sex kittens who form gangs, rob gas stations, rape
rich guys, and strip gown "goody" girls. A cheap thrills masterpiece.
John Ashley has the title role in this absurd slice of Americana, as a
wealthy teenager with a burning passion to be the vicious overlord of
an on-campus protection plan. Al preys on the lunch money and weekly
allowances of the unwitting students.
� The curiosity film from the early 60s, capturing the pre-Beatles scene
in America. Arch Hall Jr. stars as a young, naive, pompadoured pixie
who motorcycles into Hollywood with nothing more than a "git-tar" and
the clothes on his back, and within minutes of his arrival, appears on
TV, becomes a superstar, and falls into the clutches of an
unscrupulous, cigar-chomping manager.
O Bela Lugosi, the world's most beloved blood sucker, is profiled in
this collection of rare interviews and highlights from his greatest
(and sometimes ghastliest) screen appearances. 60 mins.
This hysterical sendup of My Dinner with Andre has received
unanimously rave reviews. Exclusively shot for video, it stars the
most famous professional wrestler of all time, Fred Blassie, and
comedian Andy Kaufman in his final role. 60 mins.
I Highlights from this award-winning cable show, featuring 45 Grave,
Suburban Lawns, The Unknowns, Fear, The Blasters, Surf Punks, The
Plugz and more, hosted by Peter Ivers. 60 mins.
� Featuring Legal Weapon, Killer Pussy, The Circle Jerks, Fear, The
Angry Samoans, Top Jimmy and the Rhythm Pigs and more. 60 mins.
t Ed Wood Jr.'s masterpiece of erotic horror, winner of the Golden
Turkey award.
U Classic horror noir about a man returning with his young bride to the
house of her nightmare. Filmed in psychorama--a visual process so
devastating that it was banned by the Federal Government 25 years ago.
� Allen, a writer who doesn't write, is in love with his former next
door neighbor, Lori, who's dating Isaac, a popular musician in the
local club scene. This drives Allen to deeply absorb himself into his
screenplay and he finally gains some interest from a talent agency.
Yet every day seems to be a struggle between staying true to himself
and falling into the environment which surrounds him.
A star-studded retrospective of the world's popular music video
artists, featuring Rae Dawn Chong, Mark Hamill, Jose Ferrer, Shaun
Cassidy, Stephen Stills, Rosemary Clooney, Weird Al Yankovic, Dr.
Demento and featuring the "Original Fish Heads." 40 mins.
U A great exploitation film in which Mamie Van Doren hosts this classic
featuring psycho-teens who escape from juvenile prison, flee to Mexico
for a head-on collision with deadly drugs and dangerous dolls.
E A rare 50's rock 'n' roll teenage film, hosted by Mamie Van Doren, and
featuring 17 songs by obscure early rock legends like Kay Wheeler and
rockabilly wildman Johnny Carroll.
I The best scenes from the worst movies ever made, including Orgy of the
Dead, Terror of Tiny Town, I Changed My Sex, and Hell Is a Place
Called Hollywood. Total length, 60 mins.
� A collection of the most insane, bizarre and outrageous music videos
ever made, including Julie Brown's "Home Coming Queen's Got a Gun,"
Barnes and Barnes' "Fish Heads," and more. 60 mins.
� An hour of the most incredible, insidious, and entertaining
commercials from the 50s and 60s. 60 mins.
� This rare rock film presents many of the top 60's British Beat groups
in a concert setting, including The Hollies, The Animals, Lulu, The
Mersey-Beats and many more.
S Mamie Van Doren hosts this "tough" teen film, with the Devil Dolls.
Young Cassandra joins a crazy gang where she starts on reefer,
graduates to goofballs, and is soon found groveling in garbage,
looking for a fix. Naturally, this lands her in the psycho ward, and
eventually back on the streets.
+ Volume 1.
W Reminiscent of Woody Allen, this feature film debut by writer/director
Evan Jacobs centers around Stanley, who is in love with Sarah. The
only problem: Sarah has a boyfriend. Should Stanley tell Sarah his
feelings? As Stanley confronts each situation, he looks for advice
from friends John and Chris.
An engaging, upbeat video thatxplores women's changing work roles
from 1900 to the present. The modern style and animation combined with
period music and historical newsreels will appeal to students and
adults alike. 30 mins.
- The comedy team of Gerard Depardieu and Pierre Richard, who were so
successful in Les Comperes, bring to the screen another great French
farce. Their travels range from the board rooms of a huge
multinational conglomerate to the tropics of Mexico, in search of the
chairman of the board's missing accident-prone daughter. French with
English subtitles.
The most erotically charged film since Last Tango. A love battle
between a nymphet (Valerie Kaprisky) and a gigolo (Bernard Giradeau).
The combat is fought on the beaches of the South of France. French
with English subtitles.
� As tempers rise and tensions mount, 12 jurors wrestle with the facts
and each other in this powerful courtoom drama boasting a sensational
cast including Courtney B. Vance, Ossie Davis, George C. Scott, Armin
Mueller-Stahl, Dorian Harewood, James Gandolfini, Tony Danza, Jack
Lemmon, Hume Cronyn, Mykelti Williamson, Edward James Olmos, William
Peterson and Mary McDonnell.
n American archeologists journey into the Mexican interior. With William
Lundigan, Peggy Castle and Armando Silvestre.
0 The Little Mermaid.
� In this critically-acclaimed Argentine film a man named Rantes
suddenly appears in a Buenos Aires hospital, expertly playing the
organ. But who is he--this man with no recorded identity? Doctor Denis
dismisses Rantes' claim of being an alien visitor as a simple case of
paranoid delusion. Beatriz, his only visitor, sees him as an intimate
and knowing companion. The other patients, intrigued by his mysterious
intelligence, see him as their only source of hope. Dubbed.
W Christopher Durang's play about neurotic New Yorkers and their even
crazier shrinks is translated to film by Robert Altman. Julie Hagerty
and Jeff Goldblum are the patients. Tom Conti and Glenda Jackson are
the therapists. With Christopher Guest as Jeff's boyfriend. A movie
that needs professional help.
N Frank Sinatra and Fred MacMurray star as a priest and a press agent
who move heaven and earth to get a movie released after the death of
its star (Alida Valli). Lee J. Cobb is the stubborn studio exec who
needs a miracle to convince him the picture will be accepted by the
public. B&W.
^ Black World War II veterans from all military branches describe their
personal experiences, in this film dedicated to seven African
Americans who received the Medal of Honor in 1997 for actions
performed in WWII. Includes archival footage and a message from former
General Colin Powell and President Clinton. 58 mins.
� Profiles the full range of the life and work of noted Vietnamese Zen
teacher, author and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh. Features original
footage from around the world as well as rare archival scenes from
Thich Nhat Hanh's work in the war-torn Vietnam of the 1960s. Directed
by award-winning filmmaker Gaetano Kazuo Maida. Narrated by Ben
Kingsley. 60 mins.
U The Farce is back with this cult spoof on Star Wars, featuring the
adventures of cosmic hero Fluke Starbucker, galactic boy wonder;
Princess Anne-Droid; Ham Salad, intergalactic wise guy; robots 4-Q-2
and Artie Deco; Chewchilla, the Wookie Monster; and Augie "Ben"
Doggie. A space saga of romance, rebellion and household appliances.
Special Edition includes 20 new computer-generated "special defects."
20 mins.
I C'est la Vie: Part 2. Shows Roquefort, Martinique and a canine beauty
U A classic adaptation of Charles Dickens' masterpiece about the members
of a fictional English social club, the Pickwick Club, featuring a
distinguished English cast including James Hayter, Nigel Patrick.
Peter Firth (Equus) is a flautist with a problem. During a London
recital he begins to improvise strange melodies. Suzan Crowley is an
astronomer who says the music is linked to an upcoming volcanic
eruption in Turkey. A tale of the supernatural. With Stefan Kalipha.
U Over 500 cantors, musicians, conductors, composers and professional
and amateur singers come together at the largest annual gathering of
Jewish song and spirit in the U.S. to celebrate the glory of
traditional and contemporary music. A five-day musical fest set in the
Catskill Mountains. 60 mins.
N Take a fascinating journey through the Bible and along the Appalachian
Trail as experts in the fields of science, religion and philosophy
hike, camp, explore the natural world and share their thoughts and
concerns on the intersection of Judaism, the environment and justice.
60 mins.