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The Search for Robert Johnson

starring: John Hammond, Son House, Keith Richards (II), Wink Clark, Honeyboy Edwards
directed by: Chris Hunt

Release Date October 31, 2000
While this may not be for everyone, it is an outstanding look at the legend of Robert Johnson who himself was a blues legend. It is a search through the Southeastern US for the real truth about him and includes interview footage of people who knew him well. Fascinating material if you love the Blues.

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Windsor Castle - A Royal Year

starring: Barbara Flynn, Queen Elizabeth II, Edward Griffiths, Jodie Kidd, Ray Wheaton
directed by: Matt Reid (II)

Release Date March 14, 2006
I bought this as I am both fascinated and repelled by the British monarchy. The pomp and ceremony are quite interesting and way over the top (Christmas caroling to the queen's horses in the royal stables!). QE2 comes off as stodgy and not in touch with the real world. As an American, after viewing this DVD, I really cannot decide which is worse -- spending thousands of dollars for a toilet on a US government jet or having a guy on the government payroll whose entire career is dedicated to raising the flag once a week at the exact moment the Queen's limo is entering Windsor Castle. What a great gig! The volunteer bell ringers were also funny -- ringing away in honor of the birthdays of various members of the royal family. Very entertaining.

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Listen to Britain and Other Films by Humphrey Jennings

starring: Michael Redgrave, Myra Hess, John Gielgud, Frederick Allen, George Woodbridge
directed by: Humphrey Jennings

Release Date June 04, 2002
The film was recently presented at the Cinematheque in Paris for a debate on Jennings' work, with David Robinson and Elena von Kassel Siambani as debaters, and the participation of Stephen Frears. Stephen Frears' participation was disappointing because he did not say one single piece of his mind about Jennings. But the two other debaters totally missed the point by qualifying Jennings' war films as poetic. That satisfied the nostalgic audience but they completely missed the point. Too bad for our historians. They got lost and satisfied to be lost in the biographical elements and the historical events of the time, as if it were capital to know that Jennings was an aristocrat by birth. When we come across a film, or as for that any work of communication ... Read More:

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Party at the Palace - The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace

starring: Sharon Corr, Queen Elizabeth II, Duncan James, Elton John, Ray Cooper (II)
directed by: Geoff Posner

Release Date July 09, 2002
This is a very nice dvd, because many very good artists perform very goods songs. It's a pitty some songs of the concert are not on the dvd, but I still enjoy it very much.

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Trudeau (TV Miniseries)

starring: Colm Feore, Polly Shannon, Patrick McKenna, Don McKellar, Peter Outerbridge
directed by: Jerry Ciccoritti

Release Date August 09, 2005
I was all enthusiastic about this at first, being a bit of a fan of Canadian culture generally. Not knowing much about Trudeau, I was hoping this could fill in a few blanks.

They made a decision when making this to film the four episodes of the miniseries (only chapter selection available on the DVD, incidentally, not episode selection) in different styles. The first hour or so, covering Trudeau's first election campaign, is shot in a jittery and tricksy way derived from early Richard Lester, while the second hour - the October 1970 kidnapping crisis - is in a more tense and documentary style, harking back to Costa Gavras, and so on. I'm sure they thought this idea was just way cool. I'm not quite sure it works, though. It means that viewers who, ... Read More:

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The Churchills

starring: Queen Elizabeth II, Roy Foster (III), Lord Amery, Patrick Kinna, Bernard L. Montgomery
directed by: Greg Lanning

Release Date October 07, 2003
I was all enthusiastic about this at first, being a bit of a fan of Canadian culture generally. Not knowing much about Trudeau, I was hoping this could fill in a few blanks.

They made a decision when making this to film the four episodes of the miniseries (only chapter selection available on the DVD, incidentally, not episode selection) in different styles. The first hour or so, covering Trudeau's first election campaign, is shot in a jittery and tricksy way derived from early Richard Lester, while the second hour - the October 1970 kidnapping crisis - is in a more tense and documentary style, harking back to Costa Gavras, and so on. I'm sure they thought this idea was just way cool. I'm not quite sure it works, though. It means that viewers who, ... Read More:

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Prom at the Palace - The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace

starring: Roberto Alagna, Andrew Davis, Queen Elizabeth II, Anthony Dowell, Angela Gheorghiu
directed by: Bob Coles

Release Date July 09, 2002
Really enjoyed Prom at the Palace, had a lot to ofter in talent and music. The Brits know how to put on a great concert, most enjoyable. I would recommend it to all those who like the Brits and the Queen.

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Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace

starring: Sharon Corr, Queen Elizabeth II, Duncan James, Elton John, Ray Cooper (II)
directed by: Geoff Posner

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This is a very nice dvd, because many very good artists perform very goods songs. It's a pitty some songs of the concert are not on the dvd, but I still enjoy it very much.

CD-Charts Position 9
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Prom at the Palace

starring: Roberto Alagna, Andrew Davis, Queen Elizabeth II, Anthony Dowell, Angela Gheorghiu
directed by: Bob Coles

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Really enjoyed Prom at the Palace, had a lot to ofter in talent and music. The Brits know how to put on a great concert, most enjoyable. I would recommend it to all those who like the Brits and the Queen.

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Prom at the Palace - The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace

starring: Roberto Alagna, Andrew Davis, Queen Elizabeth II, Anthony Dowell, Angela Gheorghiu
directed by: Bob Coles

Release Date November 18, 2008
Really enjoyed Prom at the Palace, had a lot to ofter in talent and music. The Brits know how to put on a great concert, most enjoyable. I would recommend it to all those who like the Brits and the Queen.