Cinematic Era: 2008 Vintage

Jonathon Ridecher is an average man living beyond his means and he is addicted to gambling. His wife knows he has gambled but is unaware of the addiction. He convinces his wife to mortgage the house to consolidate their debt. He has one intention, to get ahead, and now makes the ultimate gamble. After losing the bet he now faces an interrogation but by whom? Imagine being interrogated by someone who knows the truth about everything you've ever done in your life. There appears to be no way out.

Jemi is a slacker whose about to get dropped out from his campus - thanks for years of repeating the classes. His one-track mind gets him to no other subjects than scoring chicks. In his final semester, Lea comes along as the new hot mentor. The old-fashioned pretty girl quickly steals Jemi's heart. Lea and Jemi makes pact: he will teach her to be cool, and she will teach him how to pass the exams. However, Jemi also makes another pact with the devil named Dr. M, who guarantees that Jemi will never pass the test unless Lea becomes his second wife. Campus life will never be the same again.

The Ballet de l'Opera National de Paris mounted this production of the late Pina Bausch's dance-opera Orpheus und Eurydike, which Bausch had adapted from composer Christoph Willibald-Gluck and Ranieri de' Calzabigi's 1762 opera Orfeo ed Euridice. As the title suggests, it takes its basic narrative from the myth of Orpheus, and his courageous but ill-fated attempt to rescue his lover Eurydice (also known as Eurydike) from the jaws of the underworld. This particular production finds Yann Bridard dancing as Orpheus and Marie-Agnès Gillot dancing as Eurydike , with mezzo-soprano Maria-Riccarda Wesseling accompanying Bridard and soprano Julia Kleiter accompanying Wesseling. Pina Bausch did the choreography and stage direction, while Rolf Borzik designed the sets, costumes and lighting. The Balthasar-Neumann Ensemble & Choir, under the direction of Thomas Hengelbrock, lend musical accompaniment.

Not everything has been told about World War One. This documentary tries to explain how tens of millions of men could have suffered the unbelievable toughness of life in trenches during the 4 year ordeal. How could they have accepted the idea of a sure death or injury while not being able to tell why they were fighting.

When the writer Heinz Kilian goes to the doctor because of stomach problems, the doctor urges him to be accompanied on his upcoming reading tour by nutritionist Vera Hartel. The two elderly gentlemen, who are driven by long-time publishing house employee Hans Behling, engage in an ongoing psychological duel in which the writer stands for misanthropy and cynicism, the nutritionist for humanity and confidence...

Richard walks out of his house and his world is turned upside down as he is stopped in the street, handcuffed, hooded, and thrown in a van. Under the spotlight of the interrogation lamp, what will he give up to spare himself?

Louis Theroux travels to Johannesburg, where the residents find themselves increasingly besieged by crime as he looks at the issue of law and disorder.

Capitan Basilico, first Ligurian superhero, is always ready to help everyone. But he's busy with the terrible jealousy of Regina, his beautiful ex-girlfriend. After stealing some important monuments, she abducts him in order to accuse him of the crimes. Police ask pop band, Buio Pesto, for help.

Two men kidnap a third on request. While new instructions deduce that they were deceived by a woman who was abandoned minutes before getting married, by them.

In the wake of the dot-com crash, investment banker Hanna Shah ricochets from job loss to career limbo to new love with prosperous lawyer Jiwon Kim. Stability seems in reach -- until old flame Alex Yuen reenters Hanna's life as Jiwon's client. Alex is now a changed man, and as past converges with present, all three must contend with the altering landscape in this culture-hopping romance tale.

The story of an entrepreneur who wants to bankrupt his company in an "honest" way. To ensure that everything goes smoothly, he deliberately hires people whom he believes are completely and utterly incompetent for the job. It turns out to be a brilliant move. Unfortunately, however, only until they start to succeed. And so begins an exhausting battle with idiots... But who is who?

The life of the Yassif family becomes almost impossible when the father who is the city architect, is charged with taking bribes.

From 1937 to 1948 gold, silver, platinum and diamonds were looted by the Imperial Japanese Army during its campaigns throughout Asia-a treasure trove worth billions whose location has remained unclear until today. Rumor had it that hundreds of tones of gold were buried in the Philippines. In an exciting investigation of the 20th century history, director Egmont R. Koch embarks on the trail of Japan’s stolen gold, a journey that takes him to the Philippines, Hong Kong and Japan. He discovers documents that prove that the disappeared loot was used to finance the Cold War in Asia and to corrupt nationalist Japanese politicians.

At the New Jersey shore, young Julie Peterson (Scout Taylor-Compton) saves the life of a drifter who's on the skids. Going one further, Julie resolves to save him emotionally, too, by instilling the gift of hope. But first, she has to contend with a local sheriff who wants the drifter gone and an admirer who's jealous of Julie's relationship with her new "project." Soon, a chain of events is set in motion that will change everyone's lives.

A cupcake escapes a city of sweets and is marooned on an island with vegetables where he learns to reform his destructive ways in this tasty stop-motion from the talented Kirsten Lepore.

A lonely man's life is suddenly transformed when he discovers an old TV floating in the sea.

Claudio Abbado has realised a dream with the Lucerne Festival Orchestra. The orchestra, an exclusive ensemble of handpicked musicial stars, opens up new dimensions in the interpretation of symphonic music with exceptional soloists. The line-up includes such luminaries as Ilya Gringolts and Sabine and Wolfgang Meyer, alongside members of the world's great orchestras. The cellos section alone boasts Natalia Gutman, Clemens Hagen and Valentin Erben. Claudio Abbado is undeniably a supreme Mahler conductor and his best selling recordings with the Lucerne Festival Orchestra symphonies No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9 have already been released on EuroArts the symphonies have set new standards in interpretation of works by Gustav Mahler.

It all begins with Nita (Erra) starting with a new life in a new place. With her is her cousin Kay (Ida Nerina). Nita a pretty girl but she looks as if there is nothing in this world were left for her. Kay a successfully model, dub as the most beautiful lady in Malaysia. She is at the peak of life and full of zest. It is in her new home that Nita starts to see things or rather a person, a young child around the age of 5.

A loosely chronological visual “scrapbook” marking the 25th anniversary of the death of Luis Buñuel.

Chronicles the Fifth International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs, hosted by The Van Cliburn Foundation. Players from all over the world, ranging from self-taught to classically-trained, aged thirty-five to almost eighty, convene in Fort Worth, Texas for a week of intense competition, music and camaraderie. The film the film provides an intimate look into the lives of these colorful, multi-faceted competitors as they strive to balance the demands of work and family with their love of music. Years of dedicated preparation culminate in critical performances before a professional jury and discerning audience during three nerve-wracking elimination rounds.

Three contemplative monologues about killing, written by Hugo Blick.

The story of Naabi, a young hyena growing up in Tanzania. Here hyenas aren't just scavengers, they're also skilled hunters when they work together in the clan. But life is still a struggle, and except for the few weeks a year when the wildebeest pass through, there isn't enough food to go around. Lions are their mortal enemies - they are quick to attack hyenas and often scavenge their kills. After Naabi's mother is killed by lions, life becomes even more difficult for the young hyena and she's forced to leave the clan, braving the perils of the outside world as she travels alone in search of food.

A contemporary married couple and their eight-year-old son are exposed to our observation. The husband, around 35, works as a tax specialist for an import-export firm. His 30-year-old wife looks after their child and their home. The man's impending promotion at work triggers their dreams of social advancement and financial improvement. As their plain everyday life unfolds the characters are denuded to reveal their different needs and desires which render their functioning and communication increasingly hard. The man's inability to meet the escalating demands of his social circle and those of his wife brings tension into their relationship and leads to the culmination of the drama. The unexpected as well as extreme solution given by the heroine leads both the hero and the viewer to redefine reality on the basis of how things look and how they really are.

Coming from every parts of Africa, runs a river of men and women prepared to cross entire continents, pursuing a life that is denied to those that live in the periphery.

As the debate between Evolution and Creationism rages, 'Evolution: The Musical!' invites you to enter a world where both theories are true. In this musical tour-de-funk, we meet The Beasties, a clan of humans who have recently evolved from primates, and The Blesseds, a self-righteous religious sect who descended directly from Adam and Eve. When a brutal slaying provokes the Beasties to attack the Blesseds, all hell breaks loose and an unlikely romance throws a monkey wrench into the whole musical mess.

A closely-knit group of friends is devastated when one of them is brutally murdered. Their lives take a drastic turn as a consequence of the incident.

For nearly half a century, Shea Stadium has been home to the New York Mets and the team's millions of adoring fans. But now it's time to say goodbye, as Major League Baseball Productions pays tribute to the magical moments and miraculous events that transformed this ballpark into one of the most famous cultural landmarks in sports. Hosted by Matthew Broderick and highlighted by exciting footage of the Mets and their 45 Amazin' seasons at Shea, this video celebrates team milestones, including two World Series Championships and four National League pennants. From sports heroes to world leaders to rock 'n' roll icons, "Shea Goodbye" vividly captures the thrills, drama and excitement that shook a stadium...and the world.

Tackles the dynamics of the relationship of a husband with his wife and his lover -- and they all live together in one house.

A young, and, as yet unsuccessful journalist is assigned to write an article about a teacher at his old school who is suspected of sexual misconduct. He approaches a former fellow-pupil for help. Their meeting has unexpected consequences.

bonus feature on 'regoregitated sacrifice' dvd.

Johnny Sun is a Mexican American with a white mother and Mexican dad. He witnesses his parents murder and gets his revenge years later, leading to a hard life as a gangster in drugs and smuggling. He tries to keep his borther from the life and finds himself fending for his own life.

Patito Feo (or Patty's World), the television hit came to the theater to become a success. You will be able to see the rivalries between Las Divinas and Las Populares in the competition to define which of the groups represents the prestigious Pretty Land School of Arts for the intercollegiate musical comedy. The evils of Antonella and Las Divinas, the tenderness of Patito and his love for Matías, the trio of bad guys led by Blanca who will try everything to get between Leandro and Carmen. The most beautiful story in the theater is a show full of magic, color and joy.

During Bangladesh's Liberation War against Pakistan in 1971, in a remote village Rabeya and Rokeya, two orphaned young sisters, live in the religiously conservative household of their uncle Emdad Kazi, a rich kulak and a local Muslim League leader.

Drew is a virtuoso musical talent with a music contract ready to sign. Asa, his friend and manager, must physically get Drew to the contract signing. When Asa realizes that Drew has gone off his meds, the morning commute turns troubling.

In the sprawling outer suburbs of Brisbane, a revolution is brewing. A sassy group of women from all walks of life has a dream: to resurrect the lost sport of full-contact roller derby in Australia.

In the sprawling outer suburbs of Brisbane, a revolution is brewing. A sassy group of women from all walks of life has a dream: to resurrect the lost sport of full-contact roller derby in Australia.

An esteemed group of music journalists offer a comprehensive review of the Grammy award-winning classic rock icons and “Bad Boys from Boston."

Waltraud Meier is “La Wagnerissima”, the queen of Wagner’s repertoire. In her very personal account “I follow a voice within me”, we enter her world and learn about her motivations, aspirations, and her joyful way of pursuing them. In addition to personal insights, this truly ingenious portrait presents Waltraud Meier on stage and in rehearsal in her most celebrated Wagner roles and as an interpreter of Mahler’s Lieder. It becomes clear how she coined today’s musical world when other great musicians such as Daniel Barenboim or Plácido Domingo speak about her and her work. This beautiful portrait of one of the greatest interpreters of our time is rounded off with a powerful recording of Mahler’s “Lied von der Erde”.

"Talking Guitars" is an intimate portrait of master guitar craftsman, Flip Scipio. The behind-the-scenes music-documentary illustrates the fascinating juxtaposition of the quiet artist and the world of musicians who seek his expertise. His clients include Jackson Browne, David Lindley, Ben Taylor, Paul Simon, David Tronzo, Leni Stern and Carly Simon. It is claimed that Flip "can make the worst piece of sh*t sing". For himself "Music is like Esperanto"; a universal language.

Roadrunner United was a project organized by the heavy metal record label Roadrunner Records to celebrate its 25th anniversary. It culminated in an album released worldwide on October 11, 2005, entitled The All-Star Sessions. Four "team captains" were chosen to lead 57 artists from 45 past and present Roadrunner bands, and produce and oversee the album's 18 tracks: Joey Jordison of Slipknot and Murderdolls; Matt Heafy of Trivium; Dino Cazares of Fear Factory, Asesino and Divine Heresy and formerly of Brujeria; and Robert Flynn of Machine Head and formerly of Vio-lence and Forbidden. The unprecedented project was the brainchild of Roadrunner UK General Manager Mark Palmer and Roadrunner USA VP of A&R Monte Conner.

Amaury Athanam is a stagman who lives a secluded life. He can no longer stand the way he looks and wants to put an end to his depressing existence. Unable to pluck up the courage to commit suicide, he hires a killer. But Amaury then meets Corazon, a charming young woman with the face of a doe with whom he falls in love. Having recovered his taste for life, Amaury no longer wants to die but you cannot summon death only to send it away again.

A seven-part "making-of" documentary featuring Jon Favreau, visual effects supervisor John Nelson, Embassy VFS supervisor Winston Helgason, 3D artist Paul Copeland, lead 3D artist Michael Blackburn, Orphanage VFX supervisor Jonathan Rothbart, visualization/HUD effects supervisor Kent Seki, HUD design supervisor Dav Rauch, ILM VFX supervisor Ben Snow, animation director Hal Hickel, view painter Ron Woodall, model supervisor Bruce Holcomb, VFX art director Aaron McBride, composing supervisor Jeff Sutherland, and technical director Philippe Rebours. It visits the three effects studios that handled Iron Man - The Embassy, The Orphanage, and ILM - and examines what each one did for the film. It goes through the appropriate effects topics in a solid manner that gives us a good idea of the challenges and their solutions.

A Mexican family, wanting to grant their Grandmother her last wish, embarks on a make believe trip to a small town in Italy ... in Mexico!

This heartwarming Homecoming gathering features timeless songs sung around a cozy campfire with gospel music's most beloved friends. With unprecedented access to fun, relaxed moments with the Homecoming family, A Campfire Homecoming brings you into the Homecoming family circle and offers a front row seat to the authentic joy and camaraderie that defines this family of artists.

"The newly crowned Champions of England are the new Champions of Europe, 2008 is another Manchester United vintage year. Wembley, Barcelona, Moscow, Manchester United three times European Champions". Extra time, injury time, penalties. Whenever United win the biggest prize of all, it’s always a dramatic, intense affair. At well past midnight in Moscow, the big hands of Edwin van der Sar pushed away Nicolas Anelka’s penalty and the Reds were once again crowned the Kings of Europe. And how the Red Army roared as Ryan and Rio raised the giant trophy aloft again. "It’s double top for the red arrows, too good for Chelsea…and the rest in the quest to become European champions".

In this video, Tsang explores language as an instrument of power. She re-speaks a text from In My Language, a video posted to YouTube in 2007 by autism activist and blogger Amanda Baggs, in which, using a speech-generation device, Baggs describes her experience as an individual who communicates nonverbally in a predominantly verbal world. Tsang recites Baggs’s address verbatim, using a technique she calls “Full Body Quotation,” in which she conceives of her own body as a mimetic “playback device” that replicates the tone, inflection, and rhythm of the original monologue as it plays through an unseen earpiece.

This film explores "Tapping", a new discovery that combines ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology with startling results. The Tapping Solution explores Tapping in a way that's never been seen before. The film combines the wisdom and experience of world famous teachers, speakers, and motivators, with an element that's usually missing: REAL LIFE CASES, unfolding before your eyes. Ten people spend four days working with Tapping practitioners to see if they can turn their lives around. The results are fully documented and the ride is one that you'll never forget.

The contestation is on in the kings palace. Okwelu is accused of stealing, an offence that calls for severe punishment. The allegation is still to be substantiated and has been brought to the kings palace for a thorough examination. He is found guilty and judgment rendered: that he be buried alive in the evil forest. Such an untenable and garrulous punishment shifts the lineage of kingship and nurtures the conditions for deep acrimonies.

Cinematic Titanic is the new "show" from the original MST3K cast.

Two sisters fall for the same man. Their lives, however, turn into a tragedy after the women find the man cheating on them.

The film follows a detective, a rookie officer, a waitress, a reporter, and a hitman stopping a cult from taking over with a legion of the walking dead. Where will you be when the world ends?

The life and death of New York's most notorious, dirty, and dangerous dive bar.

The world’s most notorious jackass, Matt Pritchard of Dirty Sanchez fame, has been unceremoniously tossed into prison on a trumped-up indecent exposure charge. And life on the inside is less kind than you’d think for the mad Welshman who’s made a name for himself self-inflicting bodily harm and inserting assorted objects into places where the sun don’t shine. Like Paris Hilton before him, Pritch has become the ultimate Subservient Celebrity – and now you’re calling the shots.

Prostitutes of old age make their living in Praça da Luz, in São Paulo. Unusual and surprising accounts of five women who reveal in detail their experiences in all these years of profession.