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Picasso: The Man and His WorkPart 1 (1881-1937)(DVD)  $19.98 2001 "...of exemplary honesty and objectivity and puts Picasso in true perspective..the painter completely devoted to his destiny as a painter." JACQUELINE PICASSO This Cannes Film Festival selection takes a comprehensive and fascinating look at the life and art of the legendary Pablo Picasso. During the last 22 years of Picasso's life, film maker Edward Quinn had complete access to the artist. Through a combination of exclusive home movies and intimate photos, as well as over 600 of the artist's works (many never seen in public), a living, breathing scrapbook of Picasso is realized. The film follows the parallel development of the artist's life and work, giving insight into his creative processes. Among other highlights are some of the last pictures ever taken of him. Part 1(1881-1937) Starting in 1896, when he was only 15, we trace Picasso's artistic development, exporing his work as a youth, from the Blue period to the Pink period and his first steps into Cubism in 1906. Then we discover the Chrysteline period where he went from analytical to synthetic Cubism until entering his Neoclassical period in 1918. Part 1 culminates with the painting of his masterpiece "Guernica" in 1937. DVD BONUS FEATURES: (45 minutes, plus over 60 minutes of bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Picasso: The Man and His WorkPart 2 (1938-1973)(DVD) $19.98 #2002 This Cannes Film Festival selection takes a comprehensive and fascinating look at the life and art of the legendary Pablo Picasso. During the last 22 years of Picasso's life, film maker Edward Quinn had complete access to the artist. Through a combination of exclusive home movies and intimate photos, as well as over 600 of the artist's works (many never seen in public), a living, breathing scrapbook of Picasso is realized. The film follows the parallel development of the artist's life and work, giving insight into his creative processes. Among other highlights are some of the last pictures ever taken of him. Part 2(1938-1973) Through the war years and life on the French Riviera, Picasso's work moves on to include ceramics, sculpture, pottery and graphics. The period from 1946 to 1973 is made up primarily of home movies, showing his relationships with his children and the women in his life, and emphasizing the enormous amount of work accomplished by Picasso during his last 20 years. We observe Picasso, 90 years old, working on a copper plate engraving as we follow the progress and changes made through 6 different stages. (45 min plus over 60 minutes of bonus features) DVD BONUS FEATURES: (45 minutes, plus over 60 minutes of bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Norman Rockwell:An American Portrait (DVD) $14.98 #2004 Narrated by 3-time Emmy Award nominee Mason Adams, this classic PBS special features the art of Rockwell, commentary and remembrances from art historians, close friends and the artist himself. This entertaining celebration of Rockwell's American legacy chronicles the unique love affair between the artist and the American public, which spanned five decades, during which Rockwell produced over 300 magazine covers and many more acclaimed works.
DVD BONUS FEATURES: (60 minutes, plus 30 minutes of bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Joan MiróConstellations: The Color of Poetry (DVD) $14.98 2006 A Master Painter of the Twentieth Century, Joan Miró was at the same time distinctly modern and a lover of history. Granted exclusive access to the Miró Museum of Barcelona, this DVD is a rich tapestry of art, history and personality, interweaving documentary footage of Miró's work as well as a performance at La Calca Theatre featuring costumes Miró designed and a tour of his legendary studio.
DVD BONUS FEATURES (52 minutes, plus multiple bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Cinderella BalletMusic by Sergei Prokofiev (DVD) $19.98 #2201 "This video of Cinderella is a gem that is enjoyable from beginning to end... you'll love everything you see." —ATTITUDES DANCE MAGAZINE This well-known fairy tale, set to dance over 150 years ago, did not achieve its enormous success until Frederick Ashton, inspired by the wistful and imaginative Prokofiev score (written in 1945) created Britain's first full-length ballet. In this spectacular and lavish film production, the beautiful Hannelore Bey dances the role of Cinderella with touches of tenderness, dignity and alluring grace, while Principal Dancer Roland Gawlick creates an outstanding Prince, bringing out the ballet's inventiveness, farce and fluidity. The Berlin Comic Opera Ballet, choreographed by Tom Schilling. Enchanting!
DVD BONUS FEATURES (75 minutes, plus 30 minutes of bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Tango (DVD)$14.98 #2206 "Tango has a unique personality and charisma that is cleverly captured by Araiz' intricate, sensuous choreography for this excellent Company... highly recommended." DANCE MAGAZINE The 28 dancers of the famed Geneva Grand Theatre Ballet create a spectacular full-length show to the vibrant and throbbing rhythms of the Argentine-flavored Tango. Highly acclaimed choreographer Oscar Araiz uses tango music, rhythms and movements to create 12 vignettes that are seductive, exciting and entertaining. Performed with undeniable flair and precision by some of the finest dancers in Europe.
DVD BONUS FEATURES (57 minutes, plus 25 minutes of bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Ballroom Dancing:The International Championships (DVD) $14.98 #2210 Elegance...Precision...Romance...Rhythm.., the spirit of ballroom dance is fully captured in this stunning production. Witness the classic dances. From Samba to Cha-Cha, Waltz to Quickstep, the world's six top-ranked couples go head-to-head in the Latin and Modern Competitions. Electrifying demonstrations by Professional World Champions Donnie Burns & Gaynor Fairweather (Latin) and Marcus & Karen Hilton (Modern) are a highlight of this program. Filmed at the prestigious Grand Prix Unitrading Ostrava 91. Dazzling choreography and sparkling costumes underscore the artform. DVD BONUS FEATURES: (60 minutes, plus bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Bill T. Jones:Dancing to The Promised Land (DVD) $19.98 2222 Bill T. Jones is one of the most powerful forces in Modern Dance. His influences range from Alvin Ailey to Martha Graham, however his dances are completely unique, provocative and contemporary. Take a look at his life, work and creative process in this multiple award-winning DVD. Jones himself hosts this BBC production which unveils penetrating insight of one of today's most brilliant artists. Contains nudity. "...a fascinating study of art, philosophy and politics..."- Billboard Magazine "...this engrossing (program) will surely make the viewer hungry to see live performance...recommended for all..."- Library Journal
DVD BONUS FEATURES (1 hour, plus multiple bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Louie Bellson and His Big Band (DVD) $19.98 #2302 Phenomenal drum technician Louie Bellson, who revitalized the Duke Ellington Orchestra back in the 50s, leads his own group in this 1983 Swiss concert featuring the Breckers as well as expatriates Herb Geller and Benny Bailey. Down Beat called it "crackling, straight-down-the-pike Big Band music."
DVD BONUS FEATURES: (55 minutes, plus over 60 minutes of bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Fela In Concert (DVD)$19.98 #2305 Nigerian superstar Fela, who sings, plays tenor sax, and fuses funk and jazz with traditional African music, was inspired by Bird, Marley and Miles. The New York Times critic Jon Pareles described his 1981 Paris concert video, featuring exotic West African dances performed by 15 of his wives as "hypnotic, cutting and defiant... one of the ten greatest videos ever." DVD BONUS FEATURES: (60 minutes, plus bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Bobby Short at the Cafe Carlyle (DVD)$19.98 2307 The reigning King of Cafe Society performs a thrilling 25 song set, including classics from Cole Porter, Gershwin and Sondheim, with the style and verve that's been packing them in at the New York Cafe Carlyle for over 20 years. Plus, we go into Bobby's home for an exclusive an intimate look at the man behind the music. No Cover, No Minimum. Just lots of great music. "Bobby Short shows why he's at the summit of cabaret singing."- Variety Magazine
DVD BONUS FEATURES (75 minutes, plus multiple bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Mabel Mercer: A Singer's Singer (DVD)$19.98 2308 "Mabel Mercer taught me everything I know," said Frank Sinatra. This 17 song set, shot at Cleo's in New York, captures the vocal artistry of Mabel Mercer. Her matchless phrasing give a new dimension to some of the greatest songs ever written. Maximum music from the "grande dame of popular music." "Perhaps the greatest cabaret singer of all time."- King Features Syndicate
DVD BONUS FEATURES (75 minutes, plus multiple bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
The Ladies Sing The Blues (DVD)$19.98 #2313 This acclaimed compilation brings together full-length, rare performances from the great ladies of song: Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, Peggy Lee, Lena Horne, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan and Ethel Waters. Hailed by Entertainment Weekly as "a grand parade of American miracles," "Ladies" captures the excitement of the most distinctive female vocalists in Jazz. DVD BONUS FEATURES: (60 minutes, plus bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Nancy Wilson At Carnegie Hall (DVD)$19.98 #2317 Nancy Wilson makes every song uniquely her own. This 1987 JVC Jazz Festival concert, taped at New York's famed Carnegie Hall, showcases her distinctive amalgam of sensitive phrasing, secure intonation, and strong Jazz feeling. Featured are duets with Carl Anderson. JazzTimes reported: "...this is a flawless video, both technically and artistically." DVD BONUS FEATURES: (52 minutes, plus bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
The 5th DimensionTravelling Sunshine Show(DVD) $14.98 vv2323 "...shows the talents of each of the solo members...Carpenters appearances are rare and a highlight of the program...." —Discoveries The 5th Dimension ruled the Top 10 charts with songs that have become standards, like Up-Up and Away and Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In. Together with Superstar guests Dionne Warwick, Merle Haggard and The Carpenters, they take you on a dazzling 24-song musical tour that will keep you smiling and singing along from beginning to end.
DVD BONUS FEATURES (48 minutes, plus multiple Bonus Features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
The Sonny & CherNitty Gritty Hour(DVD) $14.98 vv2324 In this entertaining 1970 television special, Sonny & Cher, the rock 'n roll couple of the decade, sing, dance and joke their way through an evening of hits, humor and hopes. Sonny's songwriting talents, including their #1 hit I Got You, Babe, let Cher reveal the voice, charisma and beauty that would take her from stardom to superstardom in the next decade.
DVD BONUS FEATURES (48 minutes, plus multiple Bonus Features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Herbie Hancock Trio:Hurricane! (DVD) $19.98 #2329 Three of the best musicians in jazz, pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Billy Cobham join forces in this unique Swiss reunion concert, recorded in 1984, that features Hancock's "Dolphin Dance" and "Eye of the Hurricane." JazzTimes described the video as "nothing short of breathtaking... In all, a classic!"
DVD BONUS FEATURES (57 minutes, plus 45 minutes of bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
The Patti Page Video Songbook (DVD)$14.98 2326 Take a Sentimental Journey with The Singing Rage, Miss Patti Page. Her beauty, vocal purity and unpretentious style made her the best selling female vocalist of all time. In this one-of-a-kind program, she performs 18 lavishly staged songs from her top-rated 1950s TV shows including her classics, How Much Is That Doggie In The Window, Tennessee Waltz, I Went To Your Wedding and Mr. & Mississippi. "Patti Page floats on pure melody." - Billboard Magazine
"A key figure in the evolution of pop music..." - The New York Times
DVD BONUS FEATURES (45 minutes, plus multiple bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Ron Carter & Art Farmer: Live at Sweet Basil with Billy Higgins and Cedar Walton (DVD) $19.98 #2330 Recorded in 1990 at New York's Sweet Basil, four Jazz masters come together for a set of great jazz, performing originals written for the occasion and standards like "My Funny Valentine." Also included: rehearsal footage and illuminating interviews. Carter's bass, Farmer's trumpet and flugelhorn, Walton's piano and Higgins' drums have never sounded better!
DVD BONUS FEATURES (60 minutes, plus over 60 minutes of bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Alberta Hunter:My Castle's Rockin' (DVD) $19.98 #2331 This award-winning performance documentary, which includes a full-length concert from The Cookery in Greenwich Village, tells the story of a legendary singer/songwriter who retired at 62 and made a comeback at 82. The Los Angeles Times called it "an exhilarating, moving portrait of an extraordinary woman." DVD BONUS FEATURES: (57 minutes, plus 25 minutes of bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
George Shearing:Lullaby of Birdland (DVD) $19.98 2332 Finally, a full length concert on DVD of this piano legend, filmed in 1991 at the Paul Masson Winery in a state-of-the-art digital audio production. Shearing's artistry is captured forever as he and bass sensation Neil Swainson caress the ballads of Rodgers & Hart and Hoagy Carmichael, and swing to the bebop of Charlie Parker. Selections include Isn't It Romantic, Donna Lee, Estate, Memphis In June and the title song, Lullaby of Birdland. Listening to this great jazz pianist is a treat anytime, but watching him in concert at the beautiful Paul Masson Winery in California makes this a visual as well as audio treat."- USA Today "This is a must for Shearing lovers."- The Music Box
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Joe Williamswith George Shearing: A Song is Born (DVD) $19.98 2333 Winner of numerous Downbeat Critics' & Readers' Polls, Joe Williams was at the peak of his musical powers in this unique collaboration with piano legend George Shearing. His vocal excellence and impeccable taste, that garnered Mr. Williams a Grammy Award, are displayed in his versions of musical jewels A Child is Born, Muddy Water, Tenderly and The Comeback. Superbly filmed at the Paul Masson Winery in California. "...can quench the thirst of almost every jazz fan..."- The Washington Post "...This is classic Joe Williams...people who like their jazz smooth will especially enjoy..."- Jazz Notes
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Dizzy Gillespie:A Night In Chicago (DVD) $19.98 #2334 JazzTimes video editor Chuck Berg called this extraordinary concert, recorded in Chicago's intimate Jazz Showcase, "a priceless souvenir of one of our bona fide legends." In one of his final performances, Dizzy plays, scats, dances and jokes his way through such gems as "Round Midnight" and "Swing Low, Sweet Cadillac." DVD BONUS FEATURES : (53 minutes, plus bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Antonio Carlos Jobim:An All-Star Tribute (DVD) $19.98 #2349 Direct from Brazil in his last recorded performance, Jobim is joined by Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ron Carter, Shirley Horn, and Jon Hendricks for intoxicating renditions of unforgettable melodies like "The Girl From Ipanema" and "Once I Loved." Lyrical, harmonically and rhythmically sophisticated, "Tom" Jobim's compositions are melodically rich, striking and, above all, extraordinarily beautiful.
DVD BONUS FEATURES (60 minutes, plus over 60 minutes of bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Oscar Peterson:Music In The Key Of Oscar (DVD) $19.98 2351 This riveting music documentary traces the history of piano legend Oscar Peterson, from his early days as Montreal's teenage boogie-woogie sensation through his meteoric rise to international celebrity. One highlight in this treasure trove of musical gems is the legendary Oscar Peterson Trio (bassist Ray Brown and guitarist Herb Ellis) who after a twenty-year hiatus, reunited in order to "prove that it still had the magic." Over 100 minutes of classic and contemporary performances, rare film footage, in-depth interviews with a cast of jazz legends and multiple Bonus Features, create a chronicle spanning five decades of Oscar Peterson's unforgettable music.
DVD BONUS FEATURES (106 Minutes, plus multiple bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Bob Wills:Fiddlin' Man (DVD) $19.98 2354 Bob Wills etched his way into America's heart with the inimitable sound of his band, The Texas Playboys. Take a nostalgic look back at the heyday of Wills, who's stage charisma has been compared to Elvis Presley, from the early days at KVOO radio to the packed dance floor at the legendary Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa. "We should acknowledge that some truly hot Jazz was played by guys with cowboy hats on..." - Cadence Magazine
"At long last, the award-winning Life & Times of Bob Wills is out on DVD! - Highly recommended!" - The Academy of Western Arts, Western Clippings Magazine & Western Way website.
DVD BONUS FEATURES (61 minutes, plus multiple bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Gilbert & Sullivan:Their Greatest Hits (DVD) $19.98 #2402 The greatest, grandest tunes of music masters Gilbert & Sullivan come alive in this celebration of their most popular light operas. The best-loved songs from The Pirates of Penzance, Iolanthe, H.M.S. Pinafore, The Gondoliers and The Mikado are presented in a spellbinding performance by the world-renowned D'Oyly Carte Singers and a chorus of 1,000 voices. A joyous, tuneful treasure from the immortal partnership of Gilbert & Sullivan... a musical legacy that will endure forever. DVD BONUS FEATURES: (54 minutes, plus bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Rigoletto (DVD)$19.98 #2403 Rigoletto, Giuseppe Verdi’s first opera of the trilogy that includes Il Trovatore and La Traviata, is without a doubt one of the most popular operas of all time. The lavish costumes and settings for this romantic and melodramatic feature film version perfectly captures the period and style. The unforgettable vocal performances of the legendary Tito Gobbi and Mario Del Monaco highlight this Verdi masterpiece. “Gobbi’s Rigoletto…is for me the epitome of all that the opera is” “(Del Monaco)…his ringing tones provide a thrill…vocal plenitude and splendour” —OPERA
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Verdi: The King of Melody (DVD) $19.98 #2415 This colorfully filmed drama of the life and loves of the great composer, Guiseppe Verdi, is played against a background of the great operas of the 19th Century. A tender love story of Verdi’s successful and turbulent life, we hear more than 20 excerpts from Rigoletto, La Traviata, Otello, Aida, Il Trovatore, Nabucco and many other operas. A theatrical and critical success when the feature film was released in the US in 1974, Verdi: The King of Melody, will touch your heart.
DVD BONUS FEATURES (118 minutes, plus bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Hansel & Gretel:An Opera Fantasy (DVD) $19.98 #2421 This may well be the definitive production of one of the greatest fairy tales ever told. With brilliant imagination and technical wizardry this 1954 feature used stop-action animation and hand-sculpted dolls and sets to create a fantasy land of unearthly beauty. Set to Englebert Humperdinck's classic 1893 opera, sung by some of the most acclaimed performers of the 1950s, this recording was nominated for a Grammy Award. DVD BONUS FEATURES: (72 minutes, plus 20 minutes of bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Mozart's Magic Flute Story:An Opera Fantasy (DVD) $19.98 #2422 This skillfully abridged adaptation of Mozart's brillian comic opera, performed by the Gewandhaus Orchestra, will delight the whole family. Features English narration specially written to guide viewers through the story. Lavish sets and costumes complete Mozart's glorious music and unforgettable cast of comic characters. DVD BONUS FEATURES: (42 minutes, plus bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Massage Your Mate (DVD)$19.98 #2502 1991 VSDA "Homer" Award finalist "Well organized... effective slow motion photography... recommended." VIDEO RATING GUIDE FOR LIBRARIES "Educational, fun and perfect for the whole family." FAMILY CIRCLE "Thorough, careful, all-purpose class in massage...presentation is direct, articulate and inviting." MEDICAL SELF-CARE MAGAZINE NY State-licensed massage therapist Rebecca Klinger guides you through 1 1/2 hours of professional massage, appropriate for the entire family. Five step-by-step, easy-to-follow segments present both Swedish massage and Shiatsu acupressure techniques for the back, legs, feet, arms and hands, chest, abdomen, neck, face and scalp. DVD BONUS FEATURES: (92 minutes, plus one hour bonus music for massage) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Infant MassageThe Power of Touch (DVD) $19.98 2520 Researchers have proven that touch plays a crucial role in the development of healthy, self- confident children. Through infant massage, caregivers can improve a baby's sleeping and eating habits, ease tension and colic, and enhance communication with the baby, thus instilling a lasting sense of physical and psychological security. A licensed neuromuscular therapist and a nurse guide this program, teaching the steps and strokes of infant massage, while offering important tips and information to help the caregiver tailor the massage to each baby's individual needs.
DVD BONUS FEATURES (47 minutes, plus 45 minutes of bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Childbirth from Inside OutPart I Pregnancy and The Pre-Natal Period (DVD) $24.98 2521 "**** - Comprehensive and comprehensible" VIDEO RATING GUIDE FOR LIBRARIES
"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!"
Winner of awards from:
This two-part series presents comprehensive, medically sound information that deals simply and honestly with the many aspects of childbirth.
DVD BONUS FEATURES (78 minutes, plus extensive DVD bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Childbirth from Inside OutPart II Delivery and The Post-Natal Period (DVD) $24.98 2522 "**** - Comprehensive and comprehensible" VIDEO RATING GUIDE FOR LIBRARIES
"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!"
Winner of awards from:
This two-part series presents comprehensive, medically sound information that deals simply and honestly with the many aspects of childbirth.
DVD BONUS FEATURES (72 minutes, plus extensive DVD bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Child Development: The First Two Years (DVD)$19.98 2523 Winner: National Educational Film & Video Festival
A comprehensive guide to enhancing your child's physical and mental
development designed with the assistance of leading authorities on
childhood, this video guide will help you meet the challenge of
nurturing your baby and creating the best possible environment in which your child
can learn and develop. The developmental periods are divided into 0-3 months,
3-6 months, 6-12 months and 12-24 months to make understanding and
application easy for you. The knowledge of what your child is experiencing,
coupled with love, patience and a sense of humor, will add to your child's
self-confidence... and your own sense of satisfaction.
DVD BONUS FEATURES (47 minutes, plus multiple bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
JFK: The Day the Nation Cried (DVD)$19.98 #2531 ****RECOMMENDED! VIDEO RATING GUIDE FOR LIBRARIES "There have been countless programs made that profile the late President, but this is by far the most comprehensive and the most effective." BILLBOARD MAGAZINE Through exclusive and previously unseen footage from family archives and the local TV station near the infamous "grassy knoll," plus the insightful recollections of Gerald Ford, Coretta King, Tip O'Neill, Ted Kennedy and many others, the remarkable JFK comes to life. Hosted by James Earl Jones, this compelling video explores the dynamic President's triumphs, failures and contribution to history. DVD BONUS FEATURES: (52 minutes, plus 45 minutes of bonus features)  [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Infantastic Lullabyes on VideoVolume I (DVD) $9.98 #2600 Infantastic Lullabyes on Video presents basic shapes, primary colors, enchanting animals and easily recognizable objects in charming and imaginative animation set to familiar nursery songs, beautifully orchestrated. “Infantastic Lullabyes will help baby recognize differences in sounds, patterns and rhythms as well as shapes and sizes. This will help to develop language skills and prepare your child to learn to read. Repeated viewing increases familiarity with the sights and sounds that add to baby’s sense of pleasure and security.” -Susan Ginsberg, Ed. D., Associate Dean, Bank Street College Infantastic Lullabyes offers a unique way to communicate with your baby. Talk about the colors and shapes; identify the animals and other objects; sing along with the music; count baby’s fingers and toes; clap to the rhythms and encourage baby to join in.
DVD BONUS FEATURES Happy Birdy: A Birthday Video Songfest Animal Kingdom The Earth Around Us What’s This? Shapes and Colors Gallery (55 minutes, plus 42 minutes of bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Infantastic Lullabyes on VideoVolume II (DVD) $9.98 #2612 From the award-winning creators of Infantastic Lullabyes On Video, comes a second volume of all new beautifully orchestrated nursery songs. Illustrated with enchanting animated shapes, colors, animals and a variety of familiar objects, this is a musical picture book for baby and parents to share! ““Bound to enthrall little ones. A powerful educational tool...” –CHICAGO SUN TIMES **** Video Rating Guide for Libraries “A great concept backed up by high-quality production. The lilting visuals match the stunning aural quality.” –PARENT’S GUIDE TO CHILDREN’S VIDEO
RECOMMENDED BY JOURNALISTS AND EDUCATORS FROM:
DVD BONUS FEATURES Happy Birdy: A Birthday Video Songfest *Animal Kingdom *The Earth Around Us *What’s This? *Shapes and Colors Gallery (55 minutes, plus 42 minutes of bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Fast Women:The Ladies of Auto Racing (DVD) $19.98 2701 This exciting, award-winning documentary explores the history and many achievements of women in auto racing- the fight for recognition in a male-dominated field, the safety risks, the enthusiastic fans, family support and encouragement, the marketing and sponsorship challenges, and the pressures of being a role model. Thrilling footage from both historic and current races, and interviews with racing's most prominent women and men reveal just how far women have come in the field. Best Sports Documentary: New York Independent Film & Video Festival
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Exercise Can Beat Arthritis(DVD)$19.98 2505 Leading Physical Therapist Valerie Sayce, from the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, developed these 10 easy-to-follow, gentle exercise routines, all set to inviting music and demonstrated by adults of all ages. Designed to reduce pain, increase range of motion, strengthen muscles and joints, increase energy and raise self-esteem. This timeless DVD is recommended for anyone, regardless of age, who requires a gentler exercise program. DVD BONUS FEATURES:
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Exercise Can Beat ArthritisGetting Stronger!(DVD) $19.98 2506 A companion to the highly popular and doctor-recommended Exercise Can Beat Arthritis, this effective, informative and user friendly DVD lays out a fun and healthy fitness program for people with arthritis. Exercising caution as well as limbs, Exercise Can Beat Arthritis: Getting Stronger! is designed to help make the simple things in life enjoyable again. DVD BONUS FEATURES:
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Raquel!with Tom Jones & Bob Hope (DVD) $14.98 2325 Take a trip down memory lane with two pop-culture icons as Raquel Welch welcomes Tom Jones to her 1970 TV special. Filmed around the world from Paris to Mexico we are also treated to special appearances by legendary performers Bob Hope and John Wayne, as the multi-talented Raquel sings, swings, jokes and ropes with the best!. "...you haven't lived until you've seen the Raq and Bob do a skit based on the Beatles' 'Rocky Raccoon'." -Alfredo Garcia, Film Threat "...join the singer-actress and her guests Tom Jones, John Wayne and Bob Hope for this magical evening." —Entertainment Weekly
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The Lou Rawls Showwith Duke Ellington (DVD) $14.98 2319 His unique, ageless style, encompassing soul, jazz and pop, has established Lou Rawls as one of the premiere voices of the past five decades. Jam-packed with belting blues, beautiful ballads and a glorious gospel version of Oh Happy Day by Rawls and Freda Payne. Special guest Duke Ellington performs his legendary Satin Doll and Sophisticated Lady. Great entertainment and goodtime fun! "...anytime you get Rawls and Ellington together on video, it's a holiday. Simply Terrific." -Niagara Gazette "...a scintillating collaboration..." -All Movie Guide
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Django: A Jazz Tribute(DVD)$14.98 2347 In this energetic tribute to the late Django Reinhardt, we are treated to the best in guitar music. Blistering guitar duets are performed by Bireli Lagrene and Babik Reinhardt (Django's son). They negotiate their musical terrain with palpable energy and enthusiasm in this testament to jazz's original Guitariste Extrordinaireand the expressive range of that instrument in jazz today
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Solo Flight: The Genius of Charlie Christian(DVD)$14.98 2353 When Charlie Christian began playing melodic single-string solos on an amplified guitar, he caused a guitar revolution, moving the instrument out of the background on to center stage. This poignant documentary is an in-depth account of an extraordinary guitarist, whose innovations outlasted his all-to-brief career, continuing to reverberate in the sound of jazz guitar today.
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Cuba MiaPortrait of an All-Woman Orchestra (DVD) $19.98 72002 This powerful documentary introduces the Camerata Romeu, a rare group of ten extraordinarily talented musicians and a woman conductor who are among the most popular musical groups in Cuba, and with them a cross-section of stunning Cuban and Latin American music. You have all seen "The Buena Vista Club." Now it's the women's turn! DVD BONUS FEATURES: (86 minutes, plus Multiple Bonus Features- including a a separate Spanish Language Version) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Latin Nights (DVD)$19.98 72001 Meet Tito Puente, Memo Acevedo and other accomplished personalities of the Latin music scene in this scintillating performance documentary, Latin Nights. Celebrating the rich musical tradition of Latin America, Latin Nights pays tribute to accomplished Latin musicians who maintain their cultural identity as the live their individual stories after their Diaspora to Canada. Latin Nights takes you into the nightclubs, coffee houses and performance halls to show the powerful rhythms and the cool, seductive melodies of the music. DVD BONUS FEATURES: (78 minutes, plus Multiple Bonus Features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Making Ballet:Karen Kain & The National Ballet of Canada(DVD) $19.98 2223 This feature-length documentary goes behind the scenes at the National Ballet of Canada to witness the seemingly magical process of creating a major ballet production. Making Ballet will delight film buffs as well as beginners and aficionados of the art form. "This film captures the inspiration, hard work, artistry, creativity and cooperation that combine to create magic in the theater." - Library Journal DVD BONUS FEATURES: (86 minutes, plus Multiple Bonus Features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Making Opera:The Creation of Verdi's La Forza Del Destino(DVD) $19.98 2420 Witness two stories: the making of an opera, and the opera itself. This film follows the day-to-day creative process of staging a grand opera during the 21-day rehearsal period and on to the final spectacular production Featuring Stefka Evstatieva, Allan Monk, Judith Frost and Ernesto Veronelli.
"You will find this backstage look a facinating experience." - USA Today DVD BONUS FEATURES: (88 minutes, plus Multiple Bonus Features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Making Theater:Rashomon- A Play Is Born(DVD) $19.98 2461 Alternating between rehearsals and performances of the classic Japanese "I-dunnit" Rashomon, this film is at once the portrait and the agent of a revelation. As the actors come to understand their roles and thus become the characters they portray, the viewer comes to appreciate the intricate, mysterious and laborious creative process at the end of which "a play is born." "Rashomon remains a classic." - All Movie Guide DVD BONUS FEATURES: (96 minutes, plus Multiple Bonus Features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Conserving America: Champions of Wildlife (DVD)$19.98 2541 Narrated By Mason Adams Fifty-nine native American animal species are now extinct, and 186 others are endangered. Sometimes help comes in the form of legislation, such as the Endangered Species Act of 1973. But we need more. Champions of Wildlife introduces us to a new breed of inspired individuals who work day and night to fight the destruction of America's wildlife and its natural habitats. Meet a modern day Noah from Oregon who saves and returns injured animals to the wild; a Massachusetts couple who give ospreys a helping hand by creating nesting sites; and a group of Montana Kids who help the loons on Talley Lake. You'll also marvel at Ida Loetscher, the 84-year-old "turtle lady" from Texas, legendary for her work with sea turtles ...All working to protect the land they love.
DVD BONUS FEATURES (58 minutes, plus multiple bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Conserving America: The Rivers (DVD)$19.98 2542 Narrated by Burgess Meredith
"A river is more than an amenity. It is a treasure." -Oliver Wendell Holmes
DVD BONUS FEATURES (58 minutes, plus multiple bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Conserving America: The Challenge On The Coast (DVD)$19.98 2543 Narrated by Mason Adams
"The edge of the sea is a strange and beautiful place." -Rachel Carson
DVD BONUS FEATURES (58 minutes, plus multiple bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Conserving America: The Wetlands (DVD)$19.98 2544 Narrated by Burgess Meredith "I enter the swamp as a Sacred place-a sanctum sanctorum. This is the strength, the marrow of nature." -HENRY DAVID THOREAU
Wetlands are perhaps the most important ecosystems on Earth. Yet, due to development, over 50% of U.S. wetlands have been destroyed, disappearing at the rate of 300,000 acres each year. The Wetlands explores our swamps and marshes through the stories of people working to protect the land they love.
DVD BONUS FEATURES (57 minutes, plus multiple bonus features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Moiseyev Dance Company: A Gala Evening (DVD)$19.98 2205 Russia's mot traveled troupe has broken box office records in more than 50 countries. Trained in classical ballet, folk dancing and acrobatics, their repertoire includes dances from all the former Soviet regions as well as from Poland, Mexico and Japan. Athletic, entertaining and a rare blend of grace and power
"Stupendous!" - The New York Times DVD BONUS FEATURES: (70 minutes, plus Multiple Bonus Features [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Tango Fatal (DVD)$19.98 2227 Tango Fatal is a dramatic and imaginative film told through the language of dance. Combining a large ensemble cast, provocative fashions, sensual movements and enchanting music, Tango Fatal takes us into the underworld of Buenos Aires, Argentina, thrilling our senses with the culture of the tango. With a Grammy Award winning soundtrack by renowned composer Carlos Frenzetti and original choreography by Carlos Capello, Tango Fatal sizzles with the spicy flavors of South America. DVD BONUS FEATURES: (54 minutes, plus Over One Hour of DVD Bonus Features |