Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō (1956)

Untangling the web of cultural and historical ties underlying Japan's deep fascination with insects.

遠藤周作の小説「沈黙」を、巨匠マーティン・スコセッシが映画化したヒューマンドラマ。キリシタンの弾圧が行われていた江戸初期の日本に渡ってきたポルトガル人宣教師の目を通し、人間にとって大切なものか、人間の弱さとは何かを描き出した。17世紀、キリスト教が禁じられた日本で棄教したとされる師の真相を確かめるため、日本を目指す若き宣教師のロドリゴとガルペ。2人は旅の途上のマカオで出会ったキチジローという日本人を案内役に、やがて長崎へとたどり着き、厳しい弾圧を受けながら自らの信仰心と向き合っていく。

廃線が決まった北海道のローカル線・幌舞線の終着駅である幌舞。駅と運命をともにするかのように定年を迎えつつある駅長の乙松は、どんな時にも仕事を休んだことのない筋金入りの鉄道員（ぽっぽや）だった。十数年前、生まれたばかりの娘が亡くなった日も、約2年前に妻が病に倒れた日も、休むことなく駅に立ち続けた。周囲は彼の定年後をあれこれと心配するが、そんなある日、彼は偶然から見慣れぬ少女と親しくなる。

Architects made it nearly circular in design but Busch Memorial Stadium was in the end shaped by a 40-season adventure of championship teams record setting moments and the collective energy of millions of Cardinals fans. Busch was affectionately embraced as the heart of Cardinal Nation and it was where St. Louis and much of the Midwest spent their summers. After hosting its first game on May 12, 1966 Busch Stadium welcomed six World Series and eight National League Championship Series. It was the setting when some of baseball's most celebrated records fell and the stage for many of the Game's greatest players and personalities. We'll never pass through its turnstiles again but the magic and the memories preserved on this commemorative DVD will remain with us forever.

Pieced together here is the story of what has been, for twenty years, Britain's hardest adverture climb- The Indian Face (E9,6c) on Clogwyn Du'r Arddu. Included is footage of Johnny Dawes repeating the crux section of Indian Face during the first ascent of West Indian Face in 1988. The saga of the original climb is narrated by Jim Perrin, with contributions from Joe Brown, John Redhead, Nick Dixon and Johnny himself.

Follows the fictional rivalry between two of Portugal's most prominent football teams - Invicta e Castelo and how their mutual disdain has spread further than the pitch.

Filmmaker Christopher Browne documents the mission of a group of middle-aged bowlers as they attempt to revitalize the sport and get the television-watching public interested in it again.

Surf cinematographer Jack McCoy takes it back to basics – unrestrained free surfing in some of the best waves on the planet. Occy, Luke Egan, ‘Munga’ Barry and a bunch of Billabong team riders rode giant tubes and tore huge hacks on waves in Australia, Hawaii and Indonesia. Best of all it was captured in glorious 16mm film.

For the first time on DVD, David Leadbetter (the World’s No. 1 Coach) and star pupil, Nick Price (golf’s finest ball striker), bring you a unique perspective on mastering the game of golf. Faults & Fixes will help you iron out the everyday errors that creep into your game. It will also show you how to identify your faults and demonstrate precisely how to correct them. Don’t miss out on clear-cut solutions for your every day playing problems!

David Leadbetter, renowned for working with the world’s top golfers including Michelle Wie, Ernie Els and Nick Price has designed a DVD aimed at improving a novice’s game. Computer graphics have been combined with footage taken from all the key angles, to give the clearest possible understanding of the golf swing and how to correct common faults. Also covered are the essential components of the swing set-up, grip, posture, and alignment. By teaching you the fine art of pitching, chipping, bunker play and putting, Leadbetter instructs you on how to cut shots off your score when you are close to the green. Good course tactics are imperative to playing good golf. Key areas covered include developing a routine, picking strategic targets, club selection and "swing thoughts".

According to David Leadbetter, "there’s more to shooting good scores than just hitting good shots". Watch him coach his pupil around the course, advising him how to think and play his way to a better score. You can also learn the techniques to play your way out of those difficult positions and tricky lies all golfers encounter from time to time. Leadbetter will show you how to really work the ball in the direction and at the height you want it to go. Now you’ll begin to master the shots to take on the toughest of courses.

For players of all standards the key to a lower score lies in "The Short Game" and in this 90-minute DVD David Leadbetter will take you step-by-step through each of the basics. By way of detailed explanation, drills and tips, you will learn the variety of shots that can be played on and around the greens. You will know which shots to play in different situations and develop the touch necessary for a great short game. Leadbetter has divided this DVD into four sections: putting, chipping, pitching, and sand play. Within these four segments, Leadbetter gives drills to improve each area. He talks about understanding the techniques used and why they are important. He shows his students before and after the lesson, then compares the results. The lessons are easy to follow and each section includes "Advanced Score Savers" for the more adventurous golfer. So learn how to practice your short game the right way, and lower your score today with this DVD!

This program covers every aspect of the golf swing - grip, posture, alignment and ball position, body motion, balance, torque and power, hands, arms and club motion and putting all elements together for a consistent swing. Through careful analysis and use of video recording, David identifies many common faults of the golf swing and provides a unique style of instruction to demonstrate how to make rapid improvements. In addtion, David also reveals a number of useful exercises to help develop a better balanced and repeatable golf swing.

Pro football star Jake Walker is living the dream, or so he thinks. The veteran tight end is a fan favorite and on pace to set the all-time receiving yards record that will guarantee a spot in the Hall of Fame. While working out at training camp, Jake receives an call from that his father Frank has suffered a major heart attack. Jake immediately leaves practice and returns home to a small town he’s avoided for 15 years. Memories of glory and regret flood his mind as he returns to family and friends he once abandoned in pursuit of his career. Jake dutifully visits his father, but hurt and misunderstanding from the past begin to resurface. A second unexpected call, this time from his agent, delivers Jake another crushing blow. His contract is not being renewed amid concerns about his surgically repaired knee. Suddenly, the life Jake knows is over.

伊庭義明三尉を隊長とする、近代武器で武装した21名の陸上自衛隊員は、演習に参加するための移動時に突然、補給地ごと戦国時代にタイムスリップしてしまった。戸惑っている彼らに長尾平三景虎が家来と共に会いに来た。景虎は伊庭と初めて会った瞬間「同族じゃ」と気に入り、異なる服装・武器に惹かれ、仲間にしたいと考える。タイムスリップした現実を安易に受け入れられなかった伊庭と自衛隊員たち。しかし景虎らに遭遇し、景虎と敵対する戦国大名のゲリラ軍に襲撃され仲間が死亡。そして景虎の戦を目の当たりにしたことで、戦国時代に来てしまったことを否応なしに受け入れていく。

Born and Bred is a feature-length documentary film chronicling the lives of a new generation of young boxers fighting for their place in the American boxing capital of Los Angeles.

Mountain Lab 1.5 follows the DC Snowboarding Team as they hit DC’s infamous Mountain Lab in Utah and all over the globe looking for snow during one of the worst snow seasons on record. Originally named Mountain Lab 2.0, DC canned the name when the snow refused to fall and settled with Mountain Lab 1.5. Despite that, the video still lives up to the Mountain Lab name and showcases the incredible talent coming out of the DC lineup. DC Mountain Lab 1.5 takes an engaging look at the team as they hit spots worldwide and at the Lab. The remodeled Lab provides ample park footage along with big mountain terrain from Chile, Finland, B.C. Canada, Sweden, Tahoe, Colorado and New Zealand.

Ever wanted to know what the pole vault scene is like in Europe? NV4 gives you a first hand look with footage from meets all around Europe, including France, Czech Republic, Germany, Belgium, and Finland!

This 2 Disc set is packed with pole vault footage that will inspire, inform and entertain. See Scott Roth as a high school athlete light it up at the Clovis Street vault. Get insight into what perseverance, tenacity and determination can get you (like a 5.75m PR) with Justin Norberg's autobiographical mini documentary section. And be entertained by UCLA coach Anthony Curran taking us down Hollywood pole vault memory lane as he gives commentary on what its like to pole vault in TV and the movies.

Teton Gravity Research (TGR) presents OUT THERE, a 16mm and HiDef film taking a progressive, fresh look at what faces the surf world today. Humankind threatens many pristine and favorite surf breaks and surfers need to take action. In partnership with the Surfrider Foundation, TGR’s OUT THERE takes viewers to a variety of breaks around the world, showcasing the cutting edge surfing of today. Through the eyes and experiences of surfers and locals, the film takes a thought-provoking look into the environmental destruction threatening key surf spots such as Trestles in Southern California, surf in Southern Chile threatened by pulp mills, Teahupoo and its growing popularity, mainland Mexico, North Shore Hawaii near the Turtle Bay development and beyond.