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Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden?
Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) tours the Middle East to discuss the war on terror with Arabic people.
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Affectionately Yours, Screwtape: The Devil and C.S. Lewis
Did God give each person free will? Who is Satan? Can good truly overcome evil? Consider these questions and more as we journey inside the mind of C.S. Lewis in this introductory review of one of the great Christian literary works of the 20th century. The Screwtape Letters, a thin volume of imaginative letters between two devils, has given millions of readers insight into conquering everyday spiritual struggles. Join us as we explore the Biblical, historical and cultural depictions of Satan and hell and gain a deeper understanding of the nature of temptation and redemption. Whether you're a devoted C.S. Lewis fan or just reading his work for the first time, you're sure to develop a new appreciation for The Screwtape Letters through this modern look at his timeless classic.
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Gossip : Standing In The Way Of Control (Live in Liverpool)
During the Gossip's summer tour in 2007, the gritty dance punks descended on the U.K., where they are indie superstars. Most songs are taken from 2006's Standing in the Way of Control, the band's feverish, disco-blues boogie down. Singer Beth Ditto does a less raspy Janis Joplin as she belts out sweat-inducing renditions of "Yr Mangled Heart," "Fire with Fire" and "Standing in the Way of Control." Fans will also appreciate stripped-down covers of Aaliyah's "Are You That Somebody" and Wham!'s "Careless Whisper."
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Rhapsody of Fire: Visions from the Enchanted Lands
Chronicles the 2005 tour and production for the Rhapsody of Fire albums "Symphony of Enchanted Lands, II" and "Triumph or Agony". Includes recordings from the band's first tour through US and Canada as well as their performance at the Eartshaker Fest 2005.
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Dirt Road to Psychedelia: Austin Texas During the 1960s
With a folk singing Janis Joplin, the 13th Floor Elevators, peyote, LSD and the first psychedelic music venue in Texas, Austin was a fertile ground for the emerging counter culture of the 1960s. Seen as nonconformists, Beatnik inspired students were drawn together by folk, country and Blues music while dabbling with peyote and later exploring with LSD. Traditional values became challenged as they sought a lifestyle outside of the system. Civil Rights and the war in Vietnam were galvanizing factors in 1960s American society, but the advent of psychedelics made it electrified! This is how Austin became groovy.
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James Last: Live at The Royal Albert Hall
With a hugely successful career stretching back into the fifties, James Last has proved himself to be one of the greatest entertainers in the world of music. The James Last Orchestra is the most successful big band in chart history and they have sold in excess of 50 million albums worldwide. This spectacular show was filmed in high definition at London's Royal Albert Hall on James Last's 2007 tour and captures the James Last Orchestra at the top of their game in front of a wildly enthusiastic sold out crowd who fervently believe in audience participation.
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Simply Red: Stay - Live at the Royal Albert Hall
In May 2007, the Royal Albert Hall in London - one of the most famous performing arts venues in the world - became home to Simply Red for six nights. These sold-out dates served to showcase their new album 'Stay' alongside well loved classics from their incredible back catalogue of hits. 'Stay - Live at the Royal Albert Hall' captures the excitement of an evening with Simply Red at one of the world's premier venues but also offers an intimate glimpse of the life backstage from one of Britain's most successful bands ever.
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Villa of discord, or dance of the solar eclipse
Divorce is trauma, it is stress, it is tears and disputes, it is a solution to property conflicts. And the wealthier you are, the more difficult it is to share the good acquired in marriage. Husband and wife are getting divorced. Passions boil, nerves to the limit. The apple of discord becomes a villa in Mexico, in Acapulco. Finally, a luxurious mansion is put up for auction, and our heroes, having a little scolding for formality, are scattered in different directions. Time passes. Ex-spouses decide to celebrate the New Year in a mansion not yet sold - of course, everyone is sure that this bright thought occurred to him alone. An unexpected meeting does not bode well, the clouds are gathering fast, the thunder is about to strike - but that's not all! On the doorstep of the house appears the buyer of the villa, the local Al Capone, who came to look at a tidbit before parting with his millions ...
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If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story
Adrian Edmondson narrates a documentary chronicling the story of Stiff Records, a tiny independent that took music out of the boardroom and gave it back to the fans. Stiff's successes included Nick Lowe, the Damned, Elvis Costello, Ian Dury, Madness, Tracey Ullman and the Pogues. Contributors include Captain Sensible, Jonathan Ross, Suggs, Shane MacGowan and label founders Jake Riviera and Dave Robinson.
