The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night: Special Edition (2 disc set)
(1964) [G]

Richard Lester's A Hard Day's Night takes us on a magical mystery tour through a hectic, imaginary day in the life of The Beatles. Escaping from hoardes of female fans, The Fab Four jump on a London train en route to a live television appearance, but Paul's grandad (the film's comic trump card...  More

Amadeus: The Director's Cut
(1984) [PG]

It's 1781 and Antonio Salieri is the competent court composer to Emperor Joseph II. When Mozart arrives at court, Salieri is horrified to discover that the godlike musical gifts he desires for himself have been bestowed on a bawdy, impish jokester. Maddened by envy, he plots to destroy Mozart by...  More

Monterey Pop (2 Disc Set)
(1968) [M]

The first concert film of the rock & roll era, Monterey Pop is an invaluable record of some of the major musical figures of the late 1960s. The organizers of the Monterey International Pop Festival, held June 16-18, 1967, wisely chose to record the proceedings on film for commercial distribution....  More

Summer City
(1977) [M]

1950s rock 'n' roll road movie detailing the escapades of four buddies (one played by Mel Gibson in his movie debut), who head out of Sydney for a surfing weekend.  More

Amandla
(2002) [PG]

Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony is a soul-stirring and inspirational film that tells the story of black South African freedom music and the central role it played against apartheid. The first film to specifically consider the music that sustained and galvanized black South Africans for...  More

Rock n' Roll Forever
(1992) [G]

Rock and Roll Forever. Centred on a wild 1979 British rock ‘n’ roll festival that ushered the Rockabilly revival of the 80s, this unique documentary depicts the undying passion and exuberance of Rockers, Rockabilly Rebels and Teddies over the decades. Featuring dynamic performances by...  More

Peter Weir Short Film Collection
(1971) [M]

Collected together for the first time are the selected seminal short films of internationally acclaimed director Peter Weir ("Picnic at Hanging Rock", "Gallipoli", "Master and Commander"). This DVD provides a rare opportunity to witness Weir's formative work, displaying the themes and style that...  More

Asoka
(2001) [M]

Asoka traces the life of Eperor Asoka, the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya who ascended the throne of Magadha in the 3rd century BC. To extend the borders of his empire, Asoka waged one of the bloodiest wars in history with the neighbouring kingdom of Kalinga, leaving it ravaged and devastated....  More

Blues Film Collection, The-Piano Blues
(2003) [M]

Guided by the phenomenal talent of Martin Scorsese as Executive Producer, The Blues consists of 7 feature-length films that are both personal and impressionistic, viewed through the lens of 7 world famous directors who share a passion for blues music. In the tradition of 'The Buena Vista Social...  More

Blues Film Collection, Red, White and Blues
(2003) [M]

Guided by the phenomenal talent of Martin Scorsese as Executive Producer, The Blues consists of 7 feature-length films that are both personal and impressionistic, viewed through the lens of 7 world famous directors who share a passion for blues music. In the tradition of 'The Buena Vista Social...  More

Blues Film Collection: Feel Like Going Home
(2003) [G]

Guided by the phenomenal talent of Martin Scorsese as Executive Producer, The Blues consists of 7 feature-length films that are both personal and impressionistic, viewed through the lens of 7 world famous directors who share a passion for blues music. In the tradition of 'The Buena Vista Social...  More

Blues Film Collection:The Soul of a Man
(2003) [M]

Guided by the phenomenal talent of Martin Scorsese as Executive Producer, The Blues consists of 7 feature-length films that are both personal and impressionistic, viewed through the lens of 7 world famous directors who share a passion for blues music. In the tradition of 'The Buena Vista Social...  More

A Night with Bobby Darin
(2001) [E]

In this highly rated 1970 television special taped at the peak of his popularity, Darin is joined by a young and just-emerging Linda Ronstadt, and the charming George Burns. Includes his classic songs "Simple Song of Freedom", "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher" and "I Ain't Got Nobody".  More

Festival Express (2 disc set)
(2003) [M]

In 1970, a chartered train crossed Canada carrying some of the greatest rock bands of all time. Janis Joplin, The Band, The Grateful Dead, The Flying Burrito Brothers and others all lived (and partied) together for five days, stopping at major cities along the way to play a series of concerts.The...  More

Bride and Prejudice
(2005) [PG]

Director Gurinder Chadha and the team that created Bend It Like Beckham put an entirely different spin on Jane Austen's story of spirited courtship - Bollywood style! Bride & Prejudice shifts the comic tale of a witty young woman trying to find a suitable husband, to a cross-cultural setting that...  More

Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
(2001) [M]

The story of Hollywood legend Judy Garland is vividly told in this widely acclaimed film,which features Emmy Award winning portrayals by Judy Davis and Tammy Blanchard. Based on the book by her daughter, Lorna Luft, the remarkable story of Hollywood legend Judy Garland is vividly told in this...  More

Blues Film Collection:The Road to Memphis
(2003) [G]

Guided by the phenomenal talent of Martin Scorsese as Executive Producer, The Blues consists of 7 feature-length films that are both personal and impressionistic, viewed through the lens of 7 world famous directors who share a passion for blues music. In the tradition of 'The Buena Vista Social...  More

Blues Film Collection:Warming By the Devil's Fire
(2003) [PG]

Guided by the phenomenal talent of Martin Scorsese as Executive Producer, The Blues consists of 7 feature-length films that are both personal and impressionistic, viewed through the lens of 7 world famous directors who share a passion for blues music. In the tradition of 'The Buena Vista Social...  More

Blues Film Collection: Godfathers and Sons
(2003) [M]

Guided by the phenomenal talent of Martin Scorsese as Executive Producer, The Blues consists of 7 feature-length films that are both personal and impressionistic, viewed through the lens of 7 world famous directors who share a passion for blues music. In the tradition of 'The Buena Vista Social...  More

Pennies from Heaven (Disc 1 of 3)
(1978) [M]

In Dennis Potter's Pennies From Heaven, Bob Hoskins plays Arthur, a salesman dealing in sheet music who falls in love with a school teacher called Eileen (Cheryl Campbell). When Eileen discovers that she is pregnant and that Arthur is already married to Joan (Gemma Craven) she runs away. Arthur...  More

Rock, Rock, Rock
(1956) [E]

A high school girl (Tuesday Weld) schemes to get herself a new prom dress. That's the plot of this musical relic, which showcases many of the early faces of rock 'n roll. Legendary DJ Alan Freed hosts the prom in the film, which also features appearances by Frankie Lyman, The Moonglows, The...  More

Biggie and Tupac
(2002) [M]

The hit of the 2002 Sundance Film Festival, BIGGIE & TUPAC investigates the still unsolved murders of rap superstars Christoper Wallace (aka Biggie Smalls, the Notorious B.I.G.) and Tupac Shakur. The story of two close friends who had a misunderstanding, a falling out and then became deadly...  More

Beat Street
(1984) [PG]

Beat Street stars Rae Dawn Chong and an all-star cast of Hip-Hop pioneers including: Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force, Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five, Dougie Fresh, The Treacherous Three including Kool Mo Dee, Special K, DJ Jazzy Jay and Ice-T. However, this film is about more than...  More

Ray (2 Disc Set)
(2004) [M]

Born in a poor town in Georgia, Ray Charles (Jamie Foxx) went blind at the age of seven, shortly after witnessing his younger brother's accidental death. Inspired by a fiercely independent mother who insisted he make his own way in the world, Ray found his calling and his gift at a piano...  More

Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
(1975) [PG]

A music revue featuring the troubadour-like ballads of French songwriter Jacques Brel, with new English lyrics. Brel himself sings, showcasing his beautiful delivery and profound and touching lyrics.  More

Les Choristes (The Chorus)
(2004) [M]

When he takes a job teaching music at a school for troubled boys, Clement Mathieu is unprepared for its harsh discipline and depressing atmosphere. An inspirational story in the rich tradition of Music Of The Heart and Mr. Holland's Opus, THE CHORUS has moved critics everywhere to declare it one...  More

Metallica : Some Kind of Monster (2 Disc Set)
(2004) [M]

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster takes you inside the studio and into the psyches of Metallica, as they record their Grammy-winning album St. Anger. Over the course of two and a half years, the band - James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo - battle their way through...  More

Soundtrack to War
(2005) [M]

Soundtrack to War showcases spontaneous music performances by a striking cast of battle weary soldiers. Performances made without rehearsal, under the blaring Iraqi sun, with a destroyed city, the distraction of gunfire and bursting mortar shells forming a frightening backdrop. American culture...  More

Permanent Vacation
(1980) [PG]

The film that defined Jarmusch’s unique style, Permanent Vacation is an intimate study in the search for meaning in life. Suffering a bout of insomnia, sixteen year old drifter, Aloysious (Chris Parker), wanders through downtown Manhattan in search of some kind of cure for his loneliness. A...  More

Dig! (2 disc set)
(2004) [MA]

DIG! is the feature-length documentary shot over seven years about musicians Anton Newcombe, leader of the Brian Jonestown Massacre, and Courtney Taylor, from the Dandy Warhols, star crossed friends and bitter rivals. From the moment they met, The Dandy Warhols and the Brian Jonestown Massacre...  More