Cinematic Era: 1998 Vintage

An animated road movie. 11000 miles across the USA and back in a transit van with a rock and roll band, a pencil, a stack of A6 paper and 6 weeks in June to do it.

For the past seven years, cartoonist Sean Martin has brought to life the characters of 'Doc and Raider', two gay men in a committed relationship who deal with AIDS, homophobia and everyday life in the nineties. The documentary, using the framework of a Calgary gay rodeo that Sean Martin participates in each year, looks at the influences on Martin's work and the search for his own space within the gay community.

Producer and Emmy-winning director Tom Roberts (“Mother Russia’s Children”) recounts the horrors of Joseph Stalin’s infamous plan to build a railroad in the Arctic like a masterfully told ghost story, complete with eerie film footage and chilling interviews with a few who lived through the experience. More artful than a Ken Burns-style documentary, this compelling but emotionally draining story is sure to draw praise for its historical value. Ultimately, however, its unrelenting bleakness dulls some of its impact.

A group of people are drawn together to face the supernatural while they try to unravel a 60-year-old mystery.

Short film written by Derek Erdman and directed by Bobby Burg, included in the video "Girls At The Carnival (Deluxe Edition)".

The palms of Lana Turner's hands were full of scars; the technique she used in order to achieve melodrama was to tighten her fists, digging her fingernails into them until she began to cry. Day after day, soap opera actresses smear Vick's Vaporub into their eyes in order to cry. The effect of these false tears are the tears of the public. In Devil in the Flesh we see the camera's tricks, and even so the action seems dramatic. This piece once again exemplifies my fascination with the artificial: the fabricated emotions; the Christian looking for pain in order to live out Passion; the discomfort of the everyday melodrama; the emptiness that defeats everything

Complexity theory.

An amorous but jealous couple interacts with letters and musical notes, and also with each other.

Billops’ examination of slavery and cultural theft.

A young Iranian boy makes friends with a young girl of the same age against a backdrop of the humdrum daily existence of rural workers.

Flat Is Beautiful is an experimental live-action cartoon using masks, animation, subtitles, drawings, and dramatic scenes to investigate the psychic life of an androgynous eleven-year-old girl. Growing up in a working class neighborhood with her single mother and gay roommate, Taylor confronts the loneliness of living between masculine and feminine in a culture obsessed with defining gender difference. Shifting between black and white film and grainy pixelvision video, Flat is Beautiful explores the internal and external worlds of sad people.

Savatage at The Meridian, São Paulo, Brazil 01. Welcome 02. Chance 03. Jesus Saves 04. Turns To Me 05. Morning Sun 06. Handful Of Rain 07. The Storm 08. This Is The Time 09. The Hourglass 10. Blackjack Guillotine 11. The Wake Of Magellan 12. Dead Winter Dead 13. Tempation Revelation / Edge Of Thorns 14. When The Crowds Are Gone 15. Believe 16. Gutter Ballet 17. I Am 18. Sirens 19. Hall Of The Mountain King

A Peruvian pornographic film involving Barbie dolls.

A Change of Seasons: I The Crimson Sunrise, A Change of Seasons: II Innocence, Puppies on Acid, Just Let Me Breathe, Take the Time, Hot for Teacher (Van Halen cover), Anna Lee, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Elton John cover), Speak to Me, Keyboard Solo, Lines in the Sand, Caught in a Web (with drum solo), The Way It Used to Be, Peruvian Skies, Pull Me Under, Metropolis Pt. 1 / Learning to Live / A Change of Seasons

American Indie

Documentary about women who have lost their husbands 1 mile below the ground. Women living subject to constant anguish, chance, premonitions, family. Women with a particular sense of humor. The widows of miners. A social testimony about one of the most harsh, legendary and conflictive professions, perhaps condemned to disappear.

An inquisitive young boy explores the contents of the medicine cabinet and is tempted into trying the jar labelled 'Adol Essence'… He is plunged into a world of terror as his body starts to change in alarming new ways.

This video work often used by the filmmaker to introduce, in his absence, film programs scheduled in distant venues. Created also as formal Introduction to an eleven-hour archival collection of unfinished films.

Embark on an aerial adventure in the Marines's most famous World War II fighting plane in this two-part installment of the "Roaring Glory Warbirds" series. Warbird pilot Steve Hinton leads an exciting tutorial on the technical aspects of the Vought F4U Corsair, with help from Gregory "Pappy" Boyington and his Black Sheep squadron. Extras for the aviation enthusiast include an original F4U training film from the WWII era.

This behind-the-scenes documentary peers into the world of real-life gangsters, gambling and backroom negotiations. The video's first half looks at Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, whose "crazy" idea of building casinos in the desert led to the sprawling, gaudy metropolis of Las Vegas. The second half of the video tells the story of Jimmy Hoffa, who became the powerful leader of the Teamsters Union before disappearing mysteriously years later.

Achieve the harmonious balance that comes with the ancient Chinese practice of tai chi. In this engaging tutorial, hosts Sally Yasukawa and Zhang Hao demonstrate several forms of tai chi, which include the popular Yang style. You'll learn how the cultivation of Chi energy can be used to bring strength and relaxation to the mind and body. The presentation outlines the 10 fundamentals of tai chi and also explores the history of the practice

Marv was a con man. He lived in the shadows of society until one day he decided to go straight. This was his day.

There's little that can compare with seeing the frenetic, electric Ramones perform live onstage. This documentary, produced by drummer Marky Ramone, captures the group on tour in the 1990s, zipping from Asia to Central America and jamming on such classics as "Teenage Lobotomy" and "I Wanna Be Sedated."

Making stops at a multitude of top skating spots up and down the West Coast, this action-packed documentary talks to the skaters themselves to find out what fuels their passion on the concrete. Featured personalities include Brant Austin, Jeff Greenwood, Kyle Mitchell, Ben Butler, Chris Farrell, Tony Loco and Art Miranda. A special bonus section includes footage of Neil Heddings, Salba and John Cardiel.

Guitarist Bob Brozman, known for his popular guitar instruction materials, showcases his unique blend of jazz, blues, and musical influences from Hawaii and the Caribbean in this live concert program. A master of slide guitar, Brozman eloquently mixes traditional American and world music to create his humorous and technically accomplished works. This program, recorded at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, California, features songs such as "Zonky."

Kalpataru film starring Asrani, Sonika Gill and Anupam Kher

A short horror movie directed by Christophe Billeter and David Leroy.

The Mississippi Delta -- known for blues, catfish and much more -- may not seem like the most obvious setting for a long-standing Jewish population, but for more than a century, this community has thrived, forging a unique American identity. This engaging documentary explores the Delta Jews, who struggle to hand down age-old Jewish traditions in the heavily Christian stronghold that they call home.

In this emotionally charged thriller, three young people become the unwilling victims of a fourth's obsession. Troubled Sheriff Randall pursues the trail of an unknown assailant who attempted to kill Jane Ellen, a young Goshen woman. Meanwhile, her childhood friend, Tom Lindland, accompanied by his buddy Jeff, heads west, running from memories of youthful tragedy, only to be confronted with a far greater terror than he ever imagined.

This live performance video features the Irish-American band who specialize in performing the traditional music of their ancestral land. Filmed at a 1998 concert in Burlington, Vermont, the video features classic tracks like "Big Reel of Ballynacally" and "She Is Like The Swallow." The talented performers play their Celtic instruments--the flute and the fiddler -- with awe- inspiring skill.

After being shipped off to the Kenya for insubordination, Scotland Yard supervisor Albert Tyburn grapples with the resentment of his expatriots. While in Kenya, he investigates the kidnappings and murders of several young people from a local mission.

Baron Dixon truly believes that he is an alien and will soon be leaving planet Earth. Those closest to him--his two outcast hillbilly best friends and girlfriend--believe him.

Motion picture directed by Tim Andrew.

live theater / humor show form Norway

Acclaimed guitarist Ottmar Liebert and his band, Luna Negra, perform their unique flamenco-tinged jazz artistry live at Calgary's Centre for Performing Arts. Ottmar Liebert And Luna Negra Live Wide Eyed + Dreaming movie Most of the tracks performed come from Liebert's 1996 Grammy Award nominated album, OPIUM, but some older hits like "Snakecharmer" and "Barcelona Nights" are also included. Ottmar Liebert And Luna Negra Live Wide Eyed + Dreaming video In addition, there is some candid documentary footage of Liebert's life in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he gathers much of his musical inspiration.

This is a wonderful recital...just Pavarotti and Levine on stage, both in top form. Bonus Feature-Pavarotti and the Italian Tenor This has some memorable moments in the "Early Appearances" section.

Where's the money Ronnie? A gang of criminals steal from the rich to give to the poor on the mean streets of Nottingham.... Small Time follows a gang of small time crooks in an English town. Malc is in danger of losing his girlfriend Kate if he doesn't spend more time at home and the gang leader Jumbo looks like he is about to lose control.

Kids will be thrilled as our friendly host Rusty takes them along for a close-up look at giant tractors, combines, seeders, harvesters and the many other huge machines that grow and harvest some of kids' favorite foods. Go behind the scenes to see milk, potato chips, jelly, peanut butter and bread making in this fast-paced and exciting trip to Farm Country! Running time