to 2002. Image is paramount to this operation, especially if there's a little titillation involved; thus we have the sex-kitten antics of Britney Spears and Shakira, the spectacle of a bare-chested Nelly wearing his jeans not only below his boxers but barely above his knees, and the sheer absurdity of MC Hammer's costumed cast of thousands crowding the stage for "You Can't Touch This." But there's also some good music here (Nelly's electrifying "Country Grammar," the Brian Setzer Orchestra's swinging "Jump, Jive & Wail," Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's entertainingly over-the-top "Crossroads"), as well as short features on "turntablism" and pop songwriting. Of course, some may argue that the likes of Jewel (who plays solo) and ...  (less)

to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash to Loretta Lynn, George Jones to Tammy Wynette, Hank Snow to Patsy Cline and many more. Time Life and the Grand Ole Opry are proud to partner on this 8-DVD box set. We re unlocking a treasure-trove of classic country music for the first time with the amazing release of these vintage concerts, filmed live on-stage at the mother church of country music, the Ryman Auditorium. Just like a front row seat, this ultimate concert will surely be a country music fan s dream come  (less)

traces the cultural evolution that shaped and influenced our rich tapestry of music. Masters in the fields of Folk, Country, Blues, Gospel, Western Swing, Bluegrass, Cajun, Zydeco, Tejano and Native American music are celebrated. You will see rare footage and hear music from artists ranging from the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Son House, Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly, Bill Monroe, Hank Williams, Clifton Chenier, Flaco Jimenez, R. Carlos Nakai, Bob Dylan and many more. The astonishing performance footage is placed in context by colorful interviews with some of the artists themselves, their peers, family and friends.  (less)

that threatens to drive him away from the village and from God. The fourth film by Robert Bresson (Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne) finds the director beginning to implement his stylistic philosophy as a filmmaker, stripping away all inessential elements from his compositions, the dialogue and the music, and exacting a purity of image and sound. The DVD also features an audio commentary by film historian Peter Cowie, deleted scenes and the trailer.  (less)

they perform their million selling hit songs from 3 historic venues across the nation: the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas Nevada; the Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas Texas; and the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville Tennessee.System Requirements:Running Time 48 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS Rating: NR UPC: 014381376029 Manufacturer No: SMO3760DVD  (less)

blues, with its often-harrowing, adult themes of sex, death, and violence, or keyed to the livelier cadences and more boisterous moods of the urban strains that would later evolve into R&B, the blues have become uniquely pervasive. This 85-minute documentary, part of a six-segment jazz and blues project funded by a multinational coalition of producers, benefits from a creative visual presentation and a smart selection of performers and interview subjects to explore not only the various regional and chronological styles of the blues itself, but also the music's alternately subtle and striking impact on other styles from swing and rock & roll to jazz itself. The blues' vital odyssey from the Mississippi Delta through th...  (less)

Stage at Nashville's legendary Ryman Auditorium. From country gals and country guys, from legends to pioneers, from tender ballads to high-energy honky tonk - this treasure trove has so many memorable artists and hits! Not sold in stores. (6 hours)Includes: HANK SNOW: The Rhumba Boogie - TOM T. HALL: I Love - MARTY ROBBINS: My Isle Of Golden Dreams - EDDY ARNOLD: You Don't Know Me - JIM REEVES: My Lips Are Sealed - ERNEST TUBB: Drivin' Nails In My Coffin - RAY PRICE: I Wish I Could Fall in Love Today - BILL ANDERSON: Bright Lights And Country Music - JOHNNY CASH: Five Feet High And Rising - WAYLON JENNINGS: Green River; The Chokin' Kind - FLATT & SCRUGGS: Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms DON GIBSON: Lonesome Number One - LORETTA LYNN: Your Squaw Is On The Warpath - COWBO...  (less)

America in the 1700s. The family's saga is depicted up until the Civil War where Kunte Kinte's grandson gained emancipation. Roots made its greatest impression on the ratings and widespread popularity it garnered. On average, 130 million - almost half the country at the time - saw all or part of the series. DVD Features: Audio Commentary Documentaries Electronic press kit Featurette Interviews  (less)

passion for music with his ongoing exploration of Spanish national identity. All starring and choreographed by legendary dancer Antonio Gades, the films feature thrilling physicality and electrifying cinematography and editing—colorful paeans to bodies in motion as well as to the cinema that so eloquently, and artfully, captured them.  (less)

they meet Warren Oatesfs Pontiac GTO-driving wanderer and challenge him to a cross-country race?the prize: their carsf pink slips. Yet no summary can do justice to the existential punch of Two-Lane Blacktop. Maverick director Monte Hellmanfs stripped-down narrative, gorgeous widescreen compositions, and sophisticated look at American male obsession make this one of the artistic high points of 1970s cinema, and possibly the greatest road movie ever made.  (less)

from a helicopter-mounted camera and planned with precision for optimum lighting and angles, your tour is enhanced by an informative narrative and a score of evocative regional music. Take an emotional visit to your family’s homeland, revisit favorite sights, or realize your dreams of discovering Italy for the first time--whatever your inspiration--you’ll never have a better view. INCLUDES THESE PROGRAMS Northern Style --The Alps, Lake Como, Portofino, Pisa, Siena, Florence, Venice, and more Southern Style --Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, Calabria, Rome, and more Sicily --Cefalú, Términi Imerese, Palermo, Marsala, Siracusa, Catania, and more The Great Cities --Rome, Saint Peter’s Square, the Coliseum, Florence, Naples, Cap...  (less)