BIEL Roberto / Nardo: PETTERI SALOMAA This perfect exposition starts off with three classic buffo roles: an amorous old man, a wily maid and a handsome young gardener. The Cavaliere offers a serious role à la opera seria. And a female gardener who is finta , in other words a fake, is a mezzo carattere, the title given in opera buffa to roles that are allowed to alternate between the comic and the serious, between sentimentality and drama. With its clever changes between major and minor keys, this plot is anything but clichéd. Kultur is proud to present Mozart from the intimate setting of Sweden's Drottningholm Court Theatre, dating back to 1766, providing a perfect stage for these operas and featuring excellent casts and superb directors, ...  (less)

the biggest and most popular acts of the 1970s, and takes us on a magical trip down memory lane that recaptures that colorful decade of non-stop hits, sideburns, and bellbottoms. This historic DVD also features Tina Turner s legendary version of the Credence Clearwater Revival classic song Proud Mary, displaying the strong, powerful, and infectious personality that became the heart of her inspiring career. Motown heroine Gladys Knight showcases the spectrum of her Grammy Award Winning voice and embodies the Pop Soul sound of seventies in this charming DVD collection of network television musical variety shows. In this classic performance, Kenny Rogers and his original group, The First Edition, are our tour guides for this musical journey that...  (less)

to classic love songs: "Universal Soldier," "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," "Starwalker," "Until It's Time for You to Go" and "Darling, Don't Cry," a new song co-written with Edwin Bull. Although she won an Academy Award for the song "Up Where We Belong," written for the film An Officer and a Gentleman which was a hit for Jennifer Warnes and Joe Cocker--Sainte-Marie only recently recorded it herself and performs it on this show. A renaissance woman, Sainte-Marie is fiercely proud of her native heritage and has always celebrated the power of fire and drums. Buffy Sainte-Marie: Up Where We Belong touches on the many aspects of the life and music of this singer, songwriter, artist, activist and scholar. 47 minutes.  (less)

Parenthood , and Richard Jenkins, Six Feet Under ) get married. Brennan (Ferrell) and Dale (Reilly) start out hating each other as only teenage boys can--but things get even worse for their long-suffering parents when they become best friends. Step Brothers gets most of its mileage from very lowbrow humor, but hidden among the farts and masturbation jokes is the suggestion that while these guys may be emotionally arrested, so are Brennan's hotshot business executive brother (Adam Scott, Tell Me You Love Me ) and his high-fiving frat-boy pals, just in a way that's condoned because it makes money. Also crucial is that Ferrell and Reilly capture adolescence in all its gruesome glory--the awkward insecurity but also the egomaniacal, arrogant self-ce...  (less)

the classic venue, covering all phases of John's career, including standouts such as "Born On The Bayou," "Old Man Down The Road," "Proud Mary," "Fortunate Son" and "Rockin' All Over The World." Also included, in both live and studio versions, is the previously unreleased track "Comin' Down The Road." John's stellar band includes longtime bandmates such as Kenny Aronoff (drums), Billy Burnette (guitar) and Jason Mowery (fiddle, mandolin and lap steel). A true family affair, the concert also features guest appearances from John's sons Shane & Tyler.  (less)

Parenthood , and Richard Jenkins, Six Feet Under ) get married. Brennan (Ferrell) and Dale (Reilly) start out hating each other as only teenage boys can--but things get even worse for their long-suffering parents when they become best friends. Step Brothers gets most of its mileage from very lowbrow humor, but hidden among the farts and masturbation jokes is the suggestion that while these guys may be emotionally arrested, so are Brennan's hotshot business executive brother (Adam Scott, Tell Me You Love Me ) and his high-fiving frat-boy pals, just in a way that's condoned because it makes money. Also crucial is that Ferrell and Reilly capture adolescence in all its gruesome glory--the awkward insecurity but also the egomaniacal, arrogant self-ce...  (less)

plays like an old black and white western. In the opening sequence, White Mane ("Crin Blanc") enjoys a life of freedom in the dusty Camargue region of Southern France. Local cowboys, portrayed by the herdsmen of Les Saints-Maries-de-la-Mer, attempt to capture him, but the wild horse keeps evading their clutches. Young fisherman Folco (Alain Emery), who lives with his grandfather and younger brother (the director's son, Pascal, star of The Red Balloon ), finds himself entranced by the proud creature. In Folco's dreams, they become friends, but the horse prefers to associate with his own kind. That dynamic starts to change once White Mane realizes Folco isn't like the adults trying to tame him. The boy doesn't want to change the horse, and a relationship develops...  (less)

Parenthood , and Richard Jenkins, Six Feet Under ) get married. Brennan (Ferrell) and Dale (Reilly) start out hating each other as only teenage boys can--but things get even worse for their long-suffering parents when they become best friends. Step Brothers gets most of its mileage from very lowbrow humor, but hidden among the farts and masturbation jokes is the suggestion that while these guys may be emotionally arrested, so are Brennan's hotshot business executive brother (Adam Scott, Tell Me You Love Me ) and his high-fiving frat-boy pals, just in a way that's condoned because it makes money. Also crucial is that Ferrell and Reilly capture adolescence in all its gruesome glory--the awkward insecurity but also the egomaniacal, arrogant self-ce...  (less)

With It", "Rio `88" captures Tina at her best supporting her "Break Every Rule" album. Tracklisting: 1. Addicted To Love 2. I Can't Stand The Rain 3. Typical Male 4. Better Be Good To Me 5. Private Dancer 6. We Don't Need Another Hero 7. What's Love Got To Do With It? 8. Help 9. Let's Stay Together 10. Proud Mary 11. What You Get Is What You See 12. Break Every Rule 13. Paradise Is Here  (less)

General George A. Custer, spurred on by anti-Indian hatred, engages the proud Chief Sitting Bull in the climactic and ill-fated Battle of the Little Big Horn. Spectacular western scenery, exciting action sequences and great performances make this a one-of-a-kind western. Starring J. Carrol Naish as Sitting Bull and Dale Robertson as Parrish. Co-starring Iron Eyes Cody, Mary Murphy and Douglas Kennedy.  (less)

3 million people. Track Listing: 1. Whatever You Want 2. Do What You Do 3. River Deep Mountain High 4. Missing You 5. In Your Wildest Dreams 6. Goldeneye 7. Private Dancer 8. We Don't Need Another Hero 9. Let's Stay Together 10. I Can't Stand The Rain 11. Undercover Agent For The Blues 12. Steamy Windows 13. Givin' It Up For Your Love 14. Better Be Good To Me 15. Addicted To Love 16. The Best 17. What's Love Got To Do With It 18. Proud Mary 19. Nutbush City Limits 20. On Silent Wings 21. Something Beautiful Remains (Bonus Track)  (less)