Cinematic Era: 2002 Vintage

This made-for-video documentary gives animation fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Metropolis, the film adaptation of classic manga artist Osamu Tezuka's vision of a future society where humans and humanoid robots live in uneasy coexistence. Also included are interviews with the voice actors and other members of the crew, who share their experiences from making the film and discuss some of the special efforts that went into it.

The Big Bang presentation takes viewers back to the birth of the universe, through its expansion and cooling, and from the emergence of simple gas clouds to galaxies with stars and planets. Finally, it raises the question of the nature of the so-called “dark energy,” a mysterious force counter to gravity that dominates the modern universe.

A riveting account of the tragic adventure of filmmaker Varick Frissell and his filming of "The Viking" (1931) and the tragic events that befell that adventure into early film-making.

The story of the 1985 Senatorial hearings to place "Warning: Parental Advisory" labels on music albums with 'obscene' lyrics and themes - and the rockers who tried to fight it.

Making of documentary filmed over months of rehearsal and experimentation between director André Brassard and the cast to flesh out Michel Tremblay's "Messe solennelle pour une pleine lune d’été".

A desperate, but not very bright, young man tries to find where he parked his car in a massive underground parking garage in Cannes, France when his pregnant girlfriend goes into labor.

Carmila is introduced by 'M' to a sinister role-playing game called "Eternal Blood". Once settled in an abandoned house, the group meets Dahmer, a young man who practices vampirism rites and who begins to influence young people, or perhaps... turn them into vampires.

College freshman Joe is new to school when he mistakes a rush invitation for a come-on from a cute fraternity brother. He's no less confused after a hazing ritual between him and Christian, his "big brother" in the Greek system, takes and intense and intimate turn. After Joe sets Christian "straight" about his sexual interests, Christian confesses that he himself is straight-but with "issues".

Lena is homeless. She couldn't get a foothold in the big city, she hasn't been at home in the country for a long time and she only knows the big, wide world, which she allegedly traveled as a waitress on a cruise ship, from hearsay. Her grandfather's funeral is now both an occasion and an excuse for her to return to the village in the hope of finding her place in life here after all.

The plot incorporates many elements from the Cinderella story, transposed into a modern context. Cindy is a young mixed-race girl, the daughter of an Irish pilot who recently disappeared and a “Sun Girl” whom she never knew. She lives in the suburbs with her stepmother La Palma and her two stepsisters Pétula and Tamara who mistreat her. Her consolations are her favorite dance, the jig, which her father taught her, and a few outings, which cannot last long, however, because her stepmother threatens to kick her out if she does not return home before midnight.

Jan and Agnes run a high street charity shop called Sweet Charity. Though friends, cutting remarks fly between the two without warning or long-term ramifications, but they are as one when it comes to handling items donated by customers.

Tyler is an aimless young man who applies to a job advertisment at a chinese restaurant, as a writer of fortune cookies. He listens to conversations in a discreet back room through hidden microphones, and makes the fortunes uniquely personal to attract the customers to return.

Yukari Nishihara, 25, earns her living as an art model and aspires to become an actress. One day, while she was out, she saw “a man's face about to jump off the roof of a building”, and since then she has been suffering from a peculiar constitution: she sees a suicide while on her period, faints, and develops a fever. The goddess of love does not smile on Yukari, who is unable to become a sweet girl with a nice boyfriend. The only things that can save Yukari now are her best friend Hana, who has a keen intuition, and a suppository that can break a fever in one shot. On the day of an important audition, Yukari has decided that this is her last chance. However, Yukari realizes that she has forgotten her antipyretic suppositories, and her eyes meet those of another soon-to-be suicide victim. She is in a desperate situation. What does Yukari do?

Tyven, Tyven ("Hold My Heart") follows the tense relationship between a father and his young daughter. The father, Harald, has divorced Cecilie, his wife, after an ugly breakup which involved accusations of spousal abuse and child molesting. Furious, Harald kidnaps his 7-year-old daughter, Lisa, who he has been forbidden any contact with. Over the course of a few days, the father and daughter grow closer. The police, meanwhile, have organized a manhunt for Harald, and only one policewoman believes he is not a dangerous man.

A chronological look at the creative life of Luchino Visconti (1906-1976). It examines his theatricality, role in the neorealist movement, use of melodrama, and relation to decadence. It touches on the impact of a fabulously wealthy childhood, his writing for "Cinema," his politics, his work with Renoir, his appreciation of Thomas Mann, and his deep knowledge of literature and the arts. Visconti moves constantly between film and the theater, staging plays provocatively, working with Maria Callas at La Scala, and shooting films in theaters. Clips from his films and interviews with actors, crew members, and critics provide details for this portrait of creativity.

Momok II is a horror film that combines several ghost stories in one film that is Samiah Wanita Misteri, Polong, Toyol, and Pelesit. This story is a mere fabrication and has nothing to do with those who are still alive or who have died. If there are any similarities, it is not intentional and happened by chance. Hope you are all entertained.

Bosom buddies BeV StroganoV, Ovo Maltine, Ichgola Androgyn and Tima die Göttliche are four Berlin drag queens who met in the mid 1980s. These four queens became Germany’s most popular drag performers and have been busy fertilizing the German cultural scene. Besides being performers, they are also political activists – in AIDS awareness, anti-gay violence, the sex workers movement and the struggle against the extreme right and racism. The film tells their story.

The film focuses on a bunch of criminals and murderers whose paths cross in a small suburban town.

Documentary maker Jan Holman follows the ultrafamous singer/songwriter Jaromír Novahica during his tour with the band Cechomor. The combination is very succesful, but it draws a heavy toll on the band members and Jan Holman.

The exciting tale of Don Diego Vega, a lazy young aristocrat in early California living a secret life as Zorro, the mysterious masked avenger and, defender of the oppressed. Zorro appears when least expected by the authorities, always bearing a sure sword, a swift horse, and a wicked sense of humor. Based on "The Curse of Capistrano," the story that established Zorro as an international hero.

A sensual and painful memory of the Mexican Revolution.

A harrowing, modern day morality tale about kids who have had too much, too soon.

An ex-marine used by police in a drug bust. He escapes a rub-out, and goes after the group who double-crossed him.

Three young men vacationing in Bangkok, Thailand meet a Thai woman who ends up dead the next morning. Upon returning to the states, the men are haunted by the vengeful spirit of the woman.

In separate interviews about the classic film "Serpico," director Sidney Lumet and producer Martin Bregman discuss the genesis of the project, the evolution of the script and the early involvement of John Avildsen.

16-year-old Oliver falls in love with young Sina, who is also his father's secret lover

Benno Deukert, a talented young boxer, gets to know Marie. The two fall in love and dream of a future together.

Ania Kowalski has a large scar on her skull and lives under constant medical control. If her apartment is comfortable, her actions, gestures and moods are recorded and analyzed by several hidden cameras. Ania will told her terrible story to Bruno Manali, a young reporter who stays with her and night and day.

The Civil War Confederate commerce raider C.S.S. Alabama sailed over 75,000 miles and captured more than 60 Union merchant ships. For two years the "ghost ship" wreaked havoc--until the U.S.S. Kearsage caught up with her in a French port where she had pulled in for repairs. Out-manned and out-gunned, the Alabama sank to the bottom of the English Channel. We join marine archaeologist Gordon Watts and a team of U.S. and French divers as they attempt to excavate the wreck and recover artifacts.

This fun and exhilarating look at the new faces of the carnival sideshow reveals today's most unusual performers who have taken their acts from the circus grounds to nightclubs, rock concerts, college campuses and even Broadway. Get a backstage pass to witness their outrageous acts before live audiences, who are still shocked, surprised and entertained!

The story follows a young man who becomes a target after inadvertently witnessing a crime. He then tries to protect the victim's sister from the criminals.

When young Anton Stingley wakes on Christmas morning he finds that instead of the 600 toys he has requested, his gift from Santa is one single simple orange. Why has St. Nick ignored his 16-page list?

Frustrated with their lazy new intern, a trio of offbeat builders decide to teach him a lesson with a series of escalating pranks.

Pao is a young schoolboy who inherits an amulet from his grandfather. butt before he can use its power, he must first past three formidable test to prove his strength and determination. After passing the two test , Pao comes face to face with Paolo his grown-up alter-ego and battles him in a difficult duel. Although bruised and weak Pao still manages to pass the last test. With the power of the amulet no on his side Pao must fight the evil creatures led by Queen Manananggal, Evil Queen and Ancient Evil. Together Pao and Paolo must ruin these evil beings' plan of destroying mankind.

Peter Nueda murdered his pregnant wife, descuartizándola below. A few hours later decide to report the disappearance of his wife, agreeing with cold blood perplexing to be helped by their neighbors to find.

825 nude actors are used to tell the story of pre-industrial Korea, beginning with paradise and progressing into man's destruction.

During the summer, Irene mourns the loss of the man she loved. Around her, Claire, a young actress, and Victoria, a young doctor, wonder about their vocation. In the fall, Claire meets Juliette. Without knowing it, the two women fall for the same man. In winter, Irene visits Victoria who is replacing a doctor in the mountains.

Learn the true story of Chicago Cubs right fielder and baseball legend Sammy Sosa in this animated biography that traces the athlete's inspiring ascent from his childhood in the Dominican Republic to one of the sport's best-known sluggers. The film details the strong work ethic that helped propel Sosa to the big leagues, and follows his famed 1998 duel with rival Mark McGwire for the single-season home-run record.

Exploration of Rambo as a cultural icon and essential spirit of the Reagan era. Featuring Sylvester Stallone, cultural critics Susan Jeffords, Ella Shohat, and film critic John Powers. Produced for the "Rambo" Special Edition DVD box set.

Martin Lebeck, a young police officer, reluctantly accepts to be transferred from a tranquil small town back to his hometown of Hamburg.

Morris has existed quietly and contentedly in a mental institution for sometime now & is distressed to find that - but for an error in paperwork - he should have been released some time ago. He would much rather stay. When his therapist is forced to ok the release, she does so knowing that his writing fantasies have disturbed her of late. However, she cannot prove Morris to be dangerous and so he is released.

Rajani is a well-known prostitute in a small town in Bengal, India, living in a brothel with her teenage daughter, Lati. With few options for a better life, Rajani hopes to arrange a marriage for her daughter with a wealthy local businessman - an idea Lati opposes. Choosing a life of unpredictability and the possibility of education over the known fate of arranged marriage, Lati takes off for Calcutta, encountering several quirky characters along the way.

About a producer-director of erotic films and his mistress, a wannabe a singer, making a porn-musical.

Harold, a middle-aged bachelor, is visited by the vampire Ophelia on his birthday. She promises that if he becomes a vampire then all his erotic fantasies will come true. Harold bites the girls but there is a problem.

Futurmania is a short from House of Mouse starring Ludwig Von Drake and featuring Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy, with cameo appearances by Minnie Mouse and Huey, Dewey and Louie. The genius Ludwig Von Drake takes Mickey, Donald and Goofy to his lab and gives them a symposium on the appliances of the future. As always, things don't always go as planned.

Pierre Carles, the dispenser of justice seen in “Pas vu, pas pris,” is back in the saddle. After attacking French television star reporters, his new target is television critics as represented by Daniel Schneidermann, host of the "Arrêt sur images" show. “Enfin pris ?” analyzes censure at work in television. It is also a thought-provoking look at how power changes people and the intimate forces between ambition and loyalty. A cruel, biting comedy from which no one really comes out unscathed.

An hour-long making-of featurette which features interviews and anecdotes from the likes of Mel Brooks, Gene Wilder, Kenneth Mars, Lee "Ulla" Meredith, assistant director Michael Hertzberg, composer John Morris, choreographer Alan Johnson, production designer Charles Rosen, casting director Alfa-Betty Olsen, among others.

Carlos, a policeman dedicated to his work and family. Juan Manuel, a "cholo" whose main objective is to protect his neighborhood. Two men with nothing in common who will have to learn that in life you have to act "in cold blood".

A magical being switches the lives of a rich & poor girl. Along the way, they realize what's been missing in their lives. Includes 'Making-Of'.

Melodrama about the mass shooting of Ukrainian Jewry at Babi Yar in Kyiv during the Second World War.

JB and KG head out to the desert to expand their minds with LSD.

A woman enters a bar and asks for a bit of conversation, but what she gets in return is a bunch of bad pickup lines sung to her by a cowboy and the bartender singing the cowboy's virtues.

When drop-dead gorgeous lesbian vampire Monique moves into the neighborhood and starts seducing every female she sees it is up to Chip the cable guy and two detectives to stop the fanged femme-fatale.

Before our very eyes, BlueBob gets arrested in broad daylight.

A girl who suffers from speech and hearing impairment falls in love with a poor man who is speech-impaired. Their lives turn upside down when her family tries to get her married to a rich man.