Fosse (2002)
Género : Música
Tiempo de ejecución : 1H 53M
Director : Matthew Diamond
Sinopsis
Fosse is a three-act musical revue showcasing the choreography of Bob Fosse. The musical was conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr., Chet Walker, and Ann Reinking. It won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2000. In 2002, Fosse, featuring Reinking and Ben Vereen, was aired as part of the "Great Performances — Dance In America" series on PBS television. This filmed Broadway tribute strings together acclaimed director/choreographer Bob Fosse's "greatest hits."
On June 24, 1973, a gay bar in New Orleans called the Up Stairs Lounge was deliberately set on fire — an event that, for over 40 years, was considered the "Largest Gay Mass Murder in U.S. History."
A black comedy about vanity and lust in contemporary America. In the middle of the sexual jungle of New York's singles' world, two men and two women try to achieve their dreams.
A psycho-on-the-loose story, about a burned-out newspaper columnist and his circulation-hungry publisher who wants him to turn the killer into Page One news.
A black South African minister searches the unfamiliar back alleys and shantytowns of Johannesburg for his son.
Is it true what they say in Spamalot (“You won’t make it on Broadway if you don’t have any Jews”)? Tracing Broadway’s Yiddish roots, and exploring back-stories behind many landmark shows from Showboat to Wicked, filmmaker Michael Kantor chronicles the unique role of Jewish musicians in the creation of the modern American musical. This joyful and intelligent documentary features interviews with many theatre artists, rare archival footage and recordings from original Broadway productions, and unforgettable anecdotes (hearing about Ethel Merman’s irreverent behavior at a Passover Seder during the rehearsals for Gypsy will leave you in hysterics).
El joven doctor MacLeod ha desarrollado un nuevo método para tratar casos mentales y está esperando encontrar al paciente perfecto para probar su eficacia. Tiene en contra a otros miembros del consejo hospitalario, incluido el doctor Harrington, un veterano colega de mucha reputación, y de Lucretia Terry, la directora que dirige la institución con mano de hierro. Lorna Melford, una nueva paciente, será la escogida por el doctor MacLeod para probar el nuevo método. (FILMAFFINITY)
Un empresario retirado se da cuenta de que ha habido una avalancha de barcos y aviones que desaparecen frente a la costa de Florida y comienza a investigar cuando desaparecen conocidos suyos.
From the late-night club crawl to the buff-bunny gyms, from the threat of anti-gay violence to the place where condemnation, compromises and closets are a thing of the past, the film exposes the sexual, spiritual and political yearnings at the heart of gay America.
Kevin y Rachel se trasladan a Los Angeles para perseguir el sueño de su vida, triunfar en el mundo del cine. No puede creer la suerte que tienen cuando encuentran la casa perfecta en una colina llamada Edendale, justo al lado de Hollywood.Pero cuando Kevin se convierte en un extraño obsesionado con su nuevo guión, Rachel descubre que Edendale perteneció una vez a Tom Mix, el rey de los cowboys en la era del cine mundo, muerto en un estraño accidente de coche cuando se disponía a hacer su regreso triunfal a Hollywood. Presa del terror, Rachel se dará cuenta de que han sido atraído hasta allí con algún oscuro propósito y tratará de convencer a Kevin para que abandonen el lugar antes de que los fantasmas de Edendale se apoderen de sus almas.
Atreveté a vivir tu propia película de fantasmas.
Against all odds, the first theatrical production in over 20 years at Dominguez High School is going to be Thornton Wilder's American classic Our Town. The kids at this Compton school are about to experience more than a culture clash, as they embark on a rich journey and discover the educational and social value of theater. OT: Our Town tells the story of human spirit and its strength against the stereotypes holding them down. Where Thornton Wilder wrote about little Grover's Corners, this documentary exemplifies how Our Town is every town. Our Town is Compton.
In a small seaside town in the middle of tourist season, an old eccentric, Ugo Bonacic, is murdered. The homicide inspector leads the investigation, which directs him to a strange foreigner dressed in white, who came to town with an American diving representation. During the investigation, he finds out that old Ugo had a copy of one Titian paintings, for which unusual legend is bind. Finally, a new version of an old Titian painting legend is cleared up.
Where does an elephant go after a life in the circus? Sixteen years have passed since circus producer David Balding adopted Flora, the orphaned baby African elephant he lovingly raised as part of his family and made the star of his show. As Flora approaches adulthood, he realizes that she is not happy performing. Ultimately, David must face the difficult truth that the circus is no place for Flora. She needs to be with other elephants. The road to Flora’s retirement, however, is a difficult and emotional journey which tests their bond in unexpected ways. Ten years in the making, One Lucky Elephant explores the consequences of keeping wild animals in captivity, while never losing sight of the delicate love story at its heart.
Director Chris Smith (American Movie) continues his exploration of all things quirky by affectionately invading several unique homes. Linda Beech is a former Japanese sitcom star who resides in a tree house in Hawaii. Diana and Ed Peden are hippies who have converted an abandoned missile silo into an underground retreat. And Bob Walker and Francis Mooney have reconstructed their home to cater to their dozen cats.
When she can't support her illegitimate child, an abandoned young woman puts her up for adoption and pursues a career as a torch singer. Years later, she then searches for the child she gave up.
Elliott was a loser who robbed the bank only to land in jail. In prison, he encounters homosexuality as every inmate wants to turn Elliott into a mate!
Una organización neonazi está reclutando personas en la década de 1980, y dos jóvenes de instituto se unen por razones similares, a pesar de las diferencias de clase. Tomás es el hijo de un padre empresario hecho a sí mismo y una madre que ha escalado posiciones. Charly, un desertor, es el hijo de un trabajador grosero y alcohólico
Smokey Joe's Cafe, Broadway's longest-running musical revue, highlights the best songs by the legendary song-writing duo, Leiber and Stoller. Included numbers are "Neighborhood", "Fools Fall In Love", "Yakety Yak", "Charlie Brown", "Jailhouse Rock", "Hound Dog", "Love Potion #9" and "Stand By Me".
The annual Tony Award broadcast provides the only filmed record of Broadway's best for audiences to experience as if they were front-row-center on opening night. This second compilation of great musical moments from the Tonys features another dazzling array of stars and performances. Hosts Lauren Bacall, Bebe Neuwirth, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Jerry Orbach introduce these one-of-a-kind performances and share their personal Broadway and Tony memories.
This bizarre retro comedy, shot entirely on VHS and Beta, takes us back to when 12-year-old Ralph, over one formative week, mistakenly records home videos and his favorite late night shows over his parents’ wedding tape.