Yahoo! Movies: New Musical/Performing Arts DVD Releases

The Wiz

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:22 -0000

In this Sidney Lumet-directed Motown rendition of THE WIZARD OF OZ, Diana Ross plays a soulful Dorothy, accompanied by a cast peppered with R&B stars such as Roberta Flack and Luther Vandross. (2 hrs. 13 min.) Release date: Nov 1, 2009

What a Girl Wants

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:21 -0000

This is the story of a 19-year-old girl (Bynes) who has been raised in New York City by her mother (Preston), a professional singer, who decides that she wants to find her long-lost British father (Firth) in London, who's part of a very hoity-toity British aristocratic social circle. Once she gets there, however, it doesn't take long before her hip American lifestyle disrupts his entire life. Can she find a balance in the relationship between her two parents, find her own piece of mind, and along the way, possibly fall in love as well? Perhaps most importantly, does she have a chance at being the Debutante of the Year? (1 hr. 44 min.) Release date: Sep 8, 2009

Empire Records

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:20 -0000

This rocking, slice-of-life comedy examines one so-strange-it's-normal day at a busy record store, from the manager's attempts to cope with his bizarre young staff to the loves, lusts and whinings of his slacker clerks. From the director of "Pump Up the Volume." (1 hr. 31 min.) Release date: Nov 3, 2009

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:19 -0000

The fairy tale of Snow White, a beautiful young maiden cast into a deep sleep by her evil step-mother, but rescued from the dark magic spell through the love of handsome Prince Charming. (1 hr. 20 min.) Release date: Oct 6, 2009

The Wizard of Oz

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:18 -0000

Follow the yellow brick road again! Young Dorothy lives on a farm in Kansas where a large tornado picks her house, and her dog up and deposits them in the land of Oz. Things in Oz are strange and beautiful, but Dorothy just wants to get back home. She's helped by the Good Fairy of the North, but she's also in trouble with the Wicked Witch of the West, who seeks revenge for the death of the Wicked Witch of the East, for which she blames Dorothy. While searching her way home she meets a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who needs a heart, and a cowardly lion who needs courage. (1 hr. 41 min.) Release date: Sep 29, 2009

Hairspray

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:17 -0000

Originally written and directed by filmmaker John Waters in 1988, and then put on Broadway, the camp musical HAIRSPRAY could easily have run its course with viewers. But thanks to playful direction, flashy costumes, over-the-top performances, and a positive message of peace, this newest spin proves to be yet another enjoyable incarnation. Set in 1960s Baltimore, the story follows a plump young girl named Tracy Turnblad (played by impressive newcomer Nikki Blonski) on an amazing journey as her dream of dancing on the popular Corny Collins Show becomes a reality. The local television program is a shiny spectacle spear-headed by Corny Collins (James Marsden), a gang of young dancers, and producer Velma Von Tussle (Michelle Pfeiffer), a seductress ice queen whose manipulative ways ensure her daughter Amber (Brittany Snow) gets more than her fair share of screen time as one of the show's stars. When Tracy shows up at an open call, Velma can barely contain her rage, and sets out to rid the show of Tracy and the talented black dancers who make up the show's popular "Negro Day." Thus begins a war of talent and a battle for justice, with those in favor of integration meeting many obstacles along the way.

While less out-there than Waters's original, the film still contains some very quirky humor. John Travolta playing Tracy's overweight mother may seem an odd concept at first, but in this context it works. Scenes that would ordinarily be cheesy are made more interesting due to the odd dynamic between Christopher Walken and John Travolta playing man and wife. As the two dance and woo one another, the strange smile on Travolta's lipsticked lips and the grace of Walken's dancing will be sure to fascinate viewers. Viewers should also watch for cameos by Ricki Lake, and by John Waters as a Baltimore streaker. With all the wacky comedy, it's often easy to forget that the meat of HAIRSPRAY is a battle over racial integration. The film manages to create some touching moments in the midst of sparkling musical numbers. (1 hr. 55 min.) Release date: Sep 15, 2009

Saturday Night Fever

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:16 -0000

Director John Badham's hit film propelled John Travolta to stardom, made white polyester suits an instant fashion craze, and garnered praise for its portrayal of blue-collar life. Nineteen-year-old Brooklyn native Tony Manero (Travolta) lives for Saturday nights at the local disco, where he's king of the club, thanks to his stylish moves on the dance floor. But outside of the club, things don't look so rosy. At home, Tony fights constantly with his father and has to compete with his family's starry-eyed view of his older brother, a priest. Nor can he find satisfaction at his dead-end job at a paint store. However, things begin to change when he spies Stephanie (Karen Lynn Gorney) in the disco and starts training with her for the club's dance competition. Stephanie dreams of the world beyond Brooklyn, and her plans to move to the big city just over the bridge soon change Tony's life forever. This portrait of young Brooklyn natives struggling to escape their sheltered lives for freedom and adventure in the big city of Manhattan defined a generation of disco dancers and 1970s youths rebelling against the more traditional expectations of their parents. Set to the popular dance music of the Bee Gees, this instant cinematic sensation revealed the fashions and aspirations of an underground culture to the world. (1 hr. 59 min.) Release date: Sep 15, 2009

Cry Baby

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:15 -0000

Cult director John Waters goes mainstream -- sort of -- in this send-up of 1950s teen melodramas. Heart-throb Johnny Depp stars in the title role as a glamorous delinquent who heads a gang of hoods known as the Drapes. Trouble starts when Cry-Baby falls for a squeaky clean blonde from a rival group, the Squares. Their star-crossed romance sets off a rumble between the warring factions and Cry-Baby ends up doing time in reform school. Chock-full of rock 'n roll and Waters' usual cavalcade of eccentric celebrities, including Patty Hearst, Iggy Pop and former porn star Traci Lords. (1 hr. 25 min.) Release date: Nov 1, 2009

Across the Universe

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:14 -0000

A romantic musical told mainly through numerous Beatles songs performed by the characters. A young man from Liverpool comes to America during the Vietnam War to find his father. He winds up in Greenwich Village, where he falls in love with an American girl who has grown up sheltered in the suburbs. Together they experience the sweeping changes of America in the late 60's. (2 hrs. 11 min.) Release date: Sep 15, 2009

My Fair Lady

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:13 -0000

A distinguished London linguist makes a wager with a colleague that he can transform a working-class girl into an elegant, mannered lady, free of all bad accents. When he finds his subject, he turns her into the belle of high-society, but can't admit to himself that he's fallen in love with her. (2 hrs. 50 min.) Release date: Oct 6, 2009

Little Shop of Horrors

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:12 -0000

In this dark but goofy and thoroughly fun musical, shy Seymour and bubbly Audrey don't recognize the romance blooming between them, but they do recognize the money-making potential of Seymour's weird plant, discovered after a total eclipse of the sun. Soon money pours in and Seymour becomes a minor celebrity, but behind the glamour and fame lies a secret Seymour can't reveal: this strange and unusual plant's favorite food is blood. As the plant grows taller and taller, its demands for food grow as well, and Seymour starts to suspect that the plant might have an agenda for world domination. (1 hr. 28 min.) Release date: Nov 3, 2009

Metropolitan Opera - Centennial Gala

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:11 -0000

In celebration of the one-hundredth anniversary of the Metropolitan Opera, almost one-hundred of the world's leading singers, seven conductors, the Met Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet perform in two separate programs, with English subtitles. Release date: Sep 15, 2009

Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:10 -0000

An inexperienced witch's adventures take her and her children from WWII England to a mythical land where jungle animals rule--all via an enchanted flying bed. (1 hr. 57 min.) Release date: Sep 8, 2009

Rock Star

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:09 -0000

The true, if loosely-based, story of "Ripper" Owens, the office supply salesman who replaced Rob Halford in the heavy metal band Judas Priest in 1996. Owens moonlights as a singer for the cover band Blood Pollution, until the heavy metal act Steel Dragon recruits him for a full time position. (1 hr. 46 min.) Release date: Sep 8, 2009

Once

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:08 -0000

The Irish romance ONCE may be a musical, but it is miles away from the traditional Hollywood idea of people bursting into song. Glen Hansard (frontman for indie rock band The Frames) plays the guy, a street musician who is playing for change when he meets the girl (Marketa Irglova), an immigrant from the Czech Republic. The pair immediately bond over their shared love of music (he is a guitarist, and she plays the piano), and the film chronicles their tentative relationship. Both are weighed down by plenty of baggage: his songs are fueled by a painful breakup, and she is a young mother who left her husband behind in her native country.

Like the independent favorite BEFORE SUNRISE, ONCE is a simple, sweet drama that doesn't rely on an elaborate plot. With its use of digital video and handheld cameras, ONCE matches its spare visual style to its intimate mood. Each moment feels stolen from real life, and the story is at once familiar and fresh. Driven more by music than by dialogue, ONCE features a stirring soundtrack of heartfelt indie rock sung by Hansard and Irglova. Before his foray into film, director John Carney (ON THE EDGE) played bass in The Frames, and his passion for music is clear in this modern musical that hits every note perfectly. (1 hr. 28 min.) Release date: Oct 13, 2009

High Fidelity

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:07 -0000

In a biting romantic comedy, Rob Gordon is the owner of a semi-failing record store in Chicago, where he sells music the old-fashioned way -- on vinyl. He's a self-professed music junkie who spends his days at Championship Vinyl with his two employees, Dick and Barry. Although they have an encyclopedic knowledge of pop music and are consumed with the music scene, it's of no help to Rob, whose needle skips the love groove when his long-time girlfriend, Laura, walks out on him. As he examines his failed attempts at romance and happiness, the process finds him being dragged, kicking and screaming, into adulthood. (1 hr. 47 min.) Release date: Sep 15, 2009

Fame

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:06 -0000

In Alan Parker's FAME, teenagers selected for New York City's High School for the Performing Arts push their talents to the limit to make it big in show business. This episodic tale follows savvy Coco (Irene Cara), timid Doris (Maureen Teefy), gay Montgomery (Paul McCrane), macho Raul (Barry Miller), soulful Bruno (Lee Curreri), and others as they struggle to achieve their dreams of stardom while coping with the universal teenage problems of loneliness, insecurity, and embattled, mercurial identity.

Cara, electric as the budding songstress Coco, shines brightest in the infectiously exuberant young cast. The film, which won Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song, overflows at each corner of its loosely unfolding narrative with inspired music and dance numbers that seem to burst forth spontaneously out of sheer irrepressible emotion. With FAME (later developed into a hit television series), Parker finds a happy medium between the wildly diverging tones of his previous two features, the goofy kids-as-gangsters musical BUGSY MALONE and the harrowing prison thriller MIDNIGHT EXPRESS, and in doing so creates an enjoyable, glittering portrait of guileless teenage ambition. (2 hrs. 14 min.) Release date: Sep 15, 2009

Something to Sing About

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:05 -0000

Cagney is at his best as a Manhattan bandleader in this musical melodrama about Hollywood studio life. Taking a trip to L.A. with his wife, the studio system is soon spun wildly on its head after a series of unfortunate mishaps. Academy Award Nominations: Best Score. (1 hr. 33 min.) Release date: Oct 27, 2009

Monterey Pop

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:04 -0000

This documentary film from director D.A. Pennebaker features live performances, behind-the-scenes and audience footage, and other selections from the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, which was considered to be the forerunner to Woodstock. The concert was organized by Alan Pariser, an L.A. rock scenester; John Philips, singer for the Mamas and the Papas; and Lou Adler, a record producer; along with a board of musicians such as Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Donovan, Brian Wilson, and Smokey Robinson. Performers include Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, the Who, Jefferson Airplane, and The Byrds, among many others. (1 hr. 18 min.) Release date: Sep 22, 2009

The Rolling Stones - Live at The Max

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:03 -0000

You can't always get what you want, but you CAN get this video of one of the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band's giving one of the performances of their brilliant career. Filmed in 1990 on their "Steel Wheels" tour, the Stones are at their best -- Singer Mick Jagger is as sensual and compelling as ever, and guitarist Keith Richards is an entertaining mess. Sixteen songs, including massive hits like "Ruby Tuesday," "Paint It Black," and "Brown Sugar," are performed. Release date: Nov 10, 2009

Love N' Dancing

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:02 -0000

In this romance, two dancers get a second chance at proving their talent. Jake Mitchell (screenwriter and producer Tom Malloy) is a skilled dancer whose abilities are even more impressive when we realize that he is deaf. But Jake worries that his title of World West Coast Swing Champion wasn�t truly earned and that the judges only awarded him the prize because of his deafness. Jessica Donovan (CRANK�s Amy Smart) spends her time as a teacher, but she longs for the days when she was a young dancer. When she and her fianc� schedule dance lessons with Jake to prepare for her wedding, she gets a taste of everything she misses. Plus, her fianc� is too busy for the lessons, and she and Jake find that there�s more than just West Coast Swing drawing them together. The partners decide to enter the championships--but will their tentative romance keep them from the win? LOVE �N DANCING also stars Billy Zane, Rachel Dratch, and Caroline Rhea. (1 hr. 33 min.) Release date: Oct 20, 2009

Tales of Hoffmann

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:01 -0000

This classic film version of Jacques Offenbach's 1881 work is conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham. The story of Hoffman and his love for three women. Academy Award Nominations: Best (Color) Cinematography, Best (Color) Costume Design. (2 hrs. 18 min.) Release date: Sep 15, 2009

Don Giovanni

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:00 -0000

No description available (3 hrs.) Release date: Sep 29, 2009

Janky Promoters

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:59 -0000

Ice Cube and Mike Epps reteam for this comedy from FRIDAY AFTER NEXT director Marcus Raboy. Release date: Nov 24, 2009

A Wink and A Smile

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:58 -0000

Ten women from varied backgrounds learn the art of burlesque dancing in this colorful documentary about a pastime growing in popularity. Six weeks is all the time they have to learn the art of the shimmy and the shake at Seattle's Academy of Burlesque. Will they make it? And what will they learn about themselves? (1 hr. 31 min.) Release date: Nov 17, 2009

Mamma Mia!

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:57 -0000

After its run as a West End hit in London, MAMMA MIA became a Broadway smash when it opened in New York back in 2001. With a story framed around the music of the Swedish pop band Abba, crowds loved its raucous, dance party vibe. Now it comes to the silver screen, with some truly delightful performances from the likes of Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan. It is the story of Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) a young woman living on a picturesque Greek island with her mother, Donna (Streep.) Together, Donna and Sophie run a ramshackle island inn, and they are in the midst of preparing for Sophie's wedding. As the wedding approaches, Sophie becomes troubled by the fact that she has never known her father. She was the result of one of her mother's summer flings, and her mother has never revealed her father's identity. When Sophie stumbles upon her mother's diary, she learns that there are three possible men who could be her dad. Without telling her mother, she invites all three to her wedding. When Harry (Colin Firth), Sam (Brosnan), and Bill (Stellan Skarsgard) all arrive at the same time, Donna is of course shocked and overwhelmed by seeing her old lovers again after such a long time. She turns to her two best friends, Tanya (Christine Baranaki) and Rosie (Julia Walters), for their support, and vows to just get through the wedding and weekend. Meanwhile, Sophie spends time with each man, determined to learn the truth.

Major hijinks and confusion ensues, all amidst the utterly romance scenery, and the rather irresistible, swelling love ballads. Streep has a lovely singing voice, and to watch her throw herself into this whimsical role is truly a delight. She looks like she is having a ball, and it is hard not to shimmy along with her. Baranski reliably delivers an over-the-top showstopper, and Brosnan's tender singing voice makes his character all the more touching. The film strives to be a jubilant celebration of mother/daughter relationships and the love between good friends, and no matter how cheesy some may find Abba, it is hard to resist its many charms. (1 hr. 48 min.) Release date: Nov 10, 2009

All Tomorrow s Parties

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:56 -0000

Compiled from footage shot by over 200 filmmakers, fans, and musicians who attended the All Tomorrow's Parties festivals in recent years, this documentary offers a patchwork glimpse at the cult music festival. Footage from Super8 cameras, handheld video cameras, and cell phones combine to create a bricolage, DIY look at the history of the festival that has hosted such acts as Shellac, Portishead, and Glass Candy. (1 hr. 22 min.) Release date: Nov 10, 2009

Dirty Country

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:55 -0000

A small--town factory worker with a loving family and a penchant for penning raunchy country-and-western songs finds his side gig taking center stage when he is forced into early retirement in directors Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher's blue music documentary. Larry Pierce was always content with his factory job while moonlighting as the nation's nastiest country-music singer-songwriter. Since 1993, the modest musician has released over a dozen hilariously lewd country albums. Frequently found at truck stops across the nation, these playful albums keep long-haul drivers laughing through the small hours of the night as their headlights splash across the darkened freeway and their eyes grow weary with the prospect of sleep. Though Pierce had never really considered the prospect of following his true calling full-time, he is forced to reconsider the prospect of earning a living with his songwriting skills when, after 30 years on the line, he is given no choice but to retire before his time. When three decades of stability is suddenly replaced with an entire future of uncertainty, Pierce finds his fate taking an unexpected turn as a young country band with an equally salacious sense of humor shows up looking to perform alongside their favorite filthy frontman. (1 hr. 10 min.) Release date: Nov 3, 2009

La Boheme

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:54 -0000

James Levine conducts the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus in this fine performance of Puccini's timeless epic, brought to life by the voices of Carreras and Stratas under the direction of Franco Zeffirelli, who also designed the sets and costumes. Release date: Oct 27, 2009

Destination Mozart - A Night at the Opera With Peter Sellars

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:53 -0000

Peter Sellars's productions of Mozart are infamously radical; the astonishingly creative director has long been celebrated--and, in turn, reviled--for his non-traditional stagings and bizarre re-locations of everything from "Don Giovanni" to "Marriage of Figaro" (both re-set in New York City). This exciting program features excerpts from Sellars�s most controversial pieces, in addition to interviews with the man himself. Release date: Oct 27, 2009

Mussorgsky - Boris Godunov

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:52 -0000

Mussorgsky's towering masterpiece starring Pirogov with the Bolshoi Orchestra and Chorus. Based on Aleksandr Pushkin's 1825 drama. Release date: Oct 27, 2009

Giocchino Rossini: The Barber of Seville

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:51 -0000

For his first opera production, Dario Fo, the theater director known for his brilliant wit, chose to stage Rossini's The Barber of Seville for the Netherlands Opera. First mounted in 1987, it was a huge success, and a live recording of its revival in May 1992, the 200th anniversary of Rossini's birth, was made. The cast includes David Malis, Jennifer Larmore, Richard Croft, and Simone Alaimo. Release date: Oct 27, 2009

Fados

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:50 -0000

With FLAMENCO in 1995 and TANGO in 1998, director Carlos Saura painted pictures of two essential world-music styles. Now with FADOS, the filmmaker finishes his trilogy. This musical chronicles the Portuguese genre from its beginnings in the music of Africa and Brazil to its contemporary artists. FADOS features the talents of Mariza and Caman�, and also boasts appearances from the rapping faudistas, including NBC, SP, and Wilson. (1 hr. 28 min.) Release date: Oct 20, 2009

Every Little Step

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:49 -0000

After raking in awards at several major film festivals, EVERY LITTLE STEP reaches movie audiences and Broadway fans alike. A film about a musical that is itself about the casting of a musical, the documentary takes fans inside the makings of A CHORUS LINE. Much of it focuses on the casting process for the musical�s 2005 revival, though it also takes fans through the show�s many incarnations and to its original inspiration. Back in 1974, choreographer Michael Bennett saw the potential for a spectacular show in the recorded late-night conversations of several stage performers. One year--and a lot of labor--later, A CHORUS LINE premiered to high acclaim, introducing the world to what would turn out to be a timeless work. EVERY LITTLE STEP takes viewers through the next few decades with rare footage and fresh interviews, showing the show�s history unfold in a world filled with war, anxiety, and political change. As casting is done is for the 2005 revival, audiences see how much the times have changed in the light of media outlets like MySpace and AMERICAN IDOL. As viewers get to know the actors behind the production, the realms of theater and reality blur. With its underdog heroes and self-reflexive narrative, A CHORUS LINE is understandably appealing to today�s reality-show audiences. The film is the joint effort of directors James D. Stern and Adam Del Deo, whose backgrounds as theatre producers, filmmakers, and documentarians combine well to create a film that manages to be not only educational but as entertaining as its subject. (1 hr. 33 min.) Release date: Oct 13, 2009

Chops

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:48 -0000

This documentary zooms in on the uplifting experiences of several young musicians in Florida competing in the Essentially Ellington Festival, a yearly event planned by Jazz at Lincoln Center, and led by artistic director and jazz master Wynton Marsalis. (88 hr.) Release date: Oct 6, 2009

Anvil! The Story of Anvil

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:47 -0000

Only the most knowledgeable of metal heads may be familiar with early '80s Canadian band Anvil, but director Sacha Gervasi--and the members of Anvil--hope that changes with this documentary. After releasing the headbangers' dream album, METAL ON METAL, in 1982 and influencing the likes of Metallica and Anthrax, the rockers watched as their career failed to match those who gave them credit. But with ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL, Gervasi turns roadie and chronicles the band's new millennium efforts to charge to the top. (1 hr. 30 min.) Release date: Oct 6, 2009

Dance Flick

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:46 -0000

The Wayans brothers set out to parody movies like "Step Up" and "Save the Last Dance." (1 hr. 23 min.) Release date: Oct 6, 2009

Cinderella

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:45 -0000

The Bolshoi performs Prokofiev's timeless fairytale with Struchkova in the title role. Release date: Sep 29, 2009

Callas assoluta

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:44 -0000

This intimate biography of the incomparable soprano uses archival footage to reveal a Maria Callas unknown to her fans. By using elements such as costumes from a rarely seen performance and paparazzi footage from Cannes shortly after she lost her baby son, Philippe Kohly�s CALLAS ASSOLUTA evokes the life of the diva. (1 hr. 37 min.) Release date: Sep 29, 2009

Celia the Queen

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:43 -0000

No description available (1 hr. 24 min.) Release date: Sep 29, 2009

My Piano

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:42 -0000

Hosted by music teacher Irma Irene Justicia and her cartoon friend Pam the Piano, this instructional program teaches kids ages six and up how to play the piano through 100 fun and easy lessons covering such topics as proper hand positioning, learning notes, playing chords, counting rhythm, and reading music. (1 hr. 48 min.) Release date: Sep 22, 2009

The Willie Nelson Special

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:41 -0000

Willie Nelson and Ray Charles perform together for the first time ever on this unusual cassette. Titles include "Georgia," "Seven Spanish Angels," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind." Release date: Sep 22, 2009

The Judy Garland Show - Vol. 2

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:40 -0000

The television event of the 1963-64 season, this release contains the unforgettable fourth show in which Judy teams up with Lena Horne for a head-to-head showdown. Release date: Sep 22, 2009

Kurt and Courtney

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:39 -0000

A controversial documentary on acclaimed musician Kurt Cobain, one of 1990's most important rock-and-roll figures. Director Broomfield questions his "suicide" and paints a brutal, cold portrait of his wife, Courtney Love, going as far as to pose the scenario that she had him murdered. Love obviously did everything in her power to get this film banned, but it didn't work. Decide for yourself: vicious slander or intriguing enlightenment? Release date: Sep 8, 2009