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Classic View - V. 1 (VHS)
This videomagazine of classical music interest contains a variety of performance highlights, interviews, and commentary from such classical luminaries as Will Crutchfield, soprano Dawn Upshaw, William Livingstone, and Gil Shaham and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.NR"
Florilegium (DVD)
When the famed botanist Joseph Banks was a young man, he accompanied Captain James Cook, the legendary explorer, on Cook`s first circumnavigational voyage. Banks, working with another botanist named Carl Daniel Solander, gathered more then 700 unknown plant species, which were subsequently drawn by Sydney Parkinson. Unfortunately, Banks` goal of publishing these sketches was not realized until almost 200 years after they were produced. This fascinating documentary, narrated by Robert Hughes, is the audiovisual fruition of Banks` dream--a unique and beautiful film which Banks would never have imagined those centuries ago.NR"
Prison Song (DVD)
The American dream is at odds with the American justice system in this story of the deterioration of the soul of one inner-city African-American male. Raised primarily in group homes, Elijah (Q-Tip) lifts himself up through art and education. When a full college scholarship is revoked, frustration and anger takes over. Fighting with another youth in the group home, he accidentally kills the other boy. Sentenced as an adult, the stoic Elijah now attempts to free his broken spirit through art once again as he serves his 15-year-to-life sentence.
Rapper Q-Tip conceived and stars in this critique on the prison system and the idea of American justice. Characters allow the audience into their thoughts by breaking into song with solemnity in a manner that could introduce a younger, more jaded audience to the musical format. Darnell Martin (I LIKE IT LIKE THAT) offers compassionate direction and supporting work is provided by Mary J. Blige, Elvis Costello, and Danny Hoch.R"
Director: Darnell Martin
ACTORS: Q-Tip, Mary J. Blige, Elvis Costello, Fat Joe, Danny Hoch
They Raid By Night (DVD)
In this dramatic World War II action film, Bob Owen (Lyle Talbot) finds himself on a mission in Norway for the British Army to rescue a general (Paul Baratoff) held hostage by Nazis. Along with his support team, Bob readies himself for the raid, but his ex-fiancee Inga (June Duprez), now involved with the evil Oberst Von Ritter, discloses their secret location. The ensuing chaos, as the men complete their mission, deal with Inga`s betrayal, and run from the Nazis, makes for a thrilling piece of war-era cinematic history.NR"
Director: Spencer Gordon Bennet
ACTORS: Lyle Talbot, June Duprez, Victor Varconi, George Neise, Charley Rogers
The Rage: Carrie 2 (DVD)
A surprisingly intelligent, entertaining sequel to the original Stephen King-penned high school prom nightmare. Twenty-three years later, Carrie`s telekinetic half-sister Rachel (Bergl) is facing many of the same social hurdles as Carrie. When her best friend (Suvari), a fellow misfit, commits suicide as a result of being jilted by a jock who used her as a simple conquest, Rachel holds the knowledge that could deprive the football team of a key player. When she begins dating a football player (London), his jock friends target Rachel for revenge. Irving returns as Sue Snell, now a guidance counselor.R"
Director: Katt Shea Ruben
ACTORS: Emily Bergl, Jason London, Amy Irving, Zachery Ty Bryan, J. Smith-Cameron
