The Best of the Martial Arts Films (1990)
The Deadliest Art
ジャンル : ドキュメンタリー
上映時間 : 1時間 27分
演出 : Sandra Weintraub
シノプシス
The most explosive barehanded combat sequences ever filmed. An electrifying video of martial arts mastery and mayhem. This program takes a behind-the-scenes look at the weapons, the mystical eastern philosophy, and the incredible skills that have made martial arts films one of the most popular genres in the world today.
Capturing Avatar is a feature length behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Avatar. It uses footage from the film's development, as well as stock footage from as far back as the production of Titanic in 1995. Also included are numerous interviews with cast, artists, and other crew members. The documentary was released as a bonus feature on the extended collector's edition of Avatar.
Get up close and personal with 16 of the most successful women in the adult film industry as they shed their clothes for an intimate photo shoot with director Deborah Anderson. As questions are asked, personal stories about their lives are revealed, from why they chose the business of sex to how they got into it in the first place. These porn stars have always been discreet about their private lives in the past, yet Anderson has a way of opening up a dialog allowing them to share more than just their naked skin on screen. Their true inner vulnerability is touching, yet the characters they have created are confident and intoxicating. Once you hear their stories, you'll never look at them in the same way again.
The concert was recorded on February 26, 1995, at the “Houston Astrodome” and was televised live on Univision. The singer shared the concert with Tejano singer “Emilio Navaira” and performed to 66,994 people, which broke the previous attendance record held by Selena in the previous year. Selena's performance at the Astrodome became her final televised concert before she was shot and killed on March 31, 1995. The set list mostly included material from her "Amor Prohibido" (1994) album and a medley mashup of disco music songs. It was released on DVD on September 2, 2003 by Image Entertainment and Q-Productions, Inc.
A first-ever look at the realities of the professional “amateur” porn world and the steady stream of 18-to-19-year old girls entering into it.
The evolution of adult cinema through the most influential films in history, a journey that begins in the 1970s and ends nowadays. An in-depth analysis of the success of the most prestigious erotic films, their impact on industry and society, and their influence on cinema and contemporary culture.
A 52-minute documentary on "Scarface," both the making of the film and its reception.
In the Mexican state of Michoacán, Dr. Jose Mireles, a small-town physician known as "El Doctor," shepherds a citizen uprising against the Knights Templar, the violent drug cartel that has wreaked havoc on the region for years. Meanwhile, in Arizona's Altar Valley—a narrow, 52-mile-long desert corridor known as Cocaine Alley—Tim "Nailer" Foley, an American veteran, heads a small paramilitary group called Arizona Border Recon, whose goal is to halt Mexico’s drug wars from seeping across our border.
Hailed as one of the most innovative and intimate documentaries of all time, experience Kurt Cobain like never before in the only ever fully authorized portrait of the famed music icon. Academy Award nominated filmmaker Brett Morgen expertly blends Cobain's personal archive of art, music, never seen before movies, animation and revelatory interviews from his family and closest friends.
Zombies: are they real? Every culture creates its own version of a zombie. There have been diseases in history that have mimicked behavior of a zombie virus. The plausibility is there. You would never be up against one zombie.you would be up against thousands or millions of zombies. How would you survive?
Taking inspiration from Peter M. Bracke's definitive book of the same name, this seven-hour documentary dives into the making of all twelve Friday the 13th films, with all-new interviews from the cast and the crew.
A documentary about the making of season five of the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad.
The historical saga of American superheroes. Born in the period between the Great Depression and the World War II to combat the hobgoblins of the modern world, these mutant human beings with superhuman powers colonized the funny papers, radio dramas, television and films, to become a truly national industry in the United States: they gave expression to the fears and obsessions of the twentieth century and bolstered American ideals.
"One Direction: This Is Us" is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis's really like to be One Direction.
Each year, hundreds of Central American migrants try to cross the northern border of Mexico on the freight train known as the Beast. That trip is usually the most dangerous journey of their lives. On the road many lost their dreams, their body parts and even their lives. Crossing Mexico is their biggest challenge, here are victims of discrimination, violence and even murder. This film portrays the suffering of those people who travel in search of a better life.
Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated figures in football. For the first time ever, the world gets vividly candid and un-paralleled, behind-closed-doors access to the footballer, father, family-man and friend in this moving & fascinating documentary. Through in-depth conversations, state of the art football footage and never before seen archival footage, the film gives an astonishing insight into the sporting and personal life of triple Ballon D'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his career. From the makers of ‘Senna’ and ‘Amy’, Ronaldo takes audiences on an intimate and revealing journey of what it’s like to live as an iconic athlete in the eye of the storm.
Glimpse the epic scale of Game of Thrones in this featurette that spends one day touring various Season 5 sets in Croatia, Spain and Ireland.
The deconstruction of the Avatar scenes and sets
His teachers, coaches, childhood friends and Barça teammates, together with journalists, writers and prominent figures from the history of football, come together in a restaurant to analyze and pick apart Messi's personality both on and off the field, and to look back at some of the most significant moments in his life. Viewed from Álex de la Iglesia's unique perspective, Messi recreates the player's childhood and teenage years, from his very first steps, with a football always at his feet, through to the decision to leave Rosario for Barcelona, the separation from his family, and the role played in his career by individuals such as Ronaldinho, Rijkaard, Rexach and Guardiola.
Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino, co-creators of the hit television series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, reflect on the creation of the masterful series.
A documentary on the life of Amy Winehouse, the immensely talented yet doomed songstress. We see her from her teen years, where she already showed her singing abilities, to her finding success and then her downward spiral into alcoholism and drugs.
More than just a biography, this film explores Bruce Lee's global impact to see how he has influenced all areas of popular culture including fitness, cinema, music, sport, dance, video games and philosophy. A journey across the United States, Asia and Europe, takes Shannon Lee on a trip back to her father's roots in Hong Kong and China. With unique access to the family's photographic archive, home movies and all material owned by the Bruce Lee Foundation.
A priceless gem from the fine folks at The Internet Archive: Bruce Lee’s only existing television interview, from 1971. Martial arts expert Bruce Lee became world-renowned for his performances in such Kung-fu classics as ENTER THE DRAGON. Now his only interview in English is available. Just after the release of his first film THE BIG BOSS, he spoke in Hong Kong with Canada's premier journalist Pierre Berton. This is the closest one can get to this extraordinary master.
ドクター・ランド率いる巨大国際シンジケート組織は有能なスポーツ選手や俳優などを終身契約にし暴利をあげていた。ドクター・ランドは、世界的なアクション映画スター、ビリー・ローと、彼の恋人であり歌手でもあるアン・モリスに終身契約を迫が、かたくなに契約を拒否する。ついにしびれを切らしたランドはビリーを暗殺するように命じ、撮影中にビリーは顔を撃たれる。
タイを舞台に、製氷工場を隠れ蓑にして麻薬を密売しているギャングの一味に、次々と従兄弟達を殺されたチェンが怒りを爆発、ギャングのボスやドラ息子に復讐の闘いを挑む。
ブルース・リーが企画・監督・脚本・主演・武術指導・ひとり5役を務めた主演第3作。知人がイタリアで経営する中華レストランがギャングの地上げにあって苦しんでいる事を知り、単身ローマに降り立つタン・ロン。彼の存在を快く思っていなかったレストランの従業員たちもチンピラたちを瞬く間に倒したタン・ロンに心酔する。だがギャングの嫌がらせとタン・ロンの防衛戦は次第にエスカレートしていく。やがてギャングのボスはタン・ロン打倒のために凄腕の空手家を呼び寄せるのだった……。
Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee exposes the truth behind Lee's death and the cover-up that ensued.
Mysterious Orfamay Quest hires Los Angeles private investigator Philip Marlowe to find her missing brother. Though the job seems simple enough, it leads Marlowe into the underbelly of the city, turning up leads who are murdered with ice picks, exotic dancers, blackmailed television stars and self-preserving gangsters. Soon, Marlowe's life is on the line right along with his case.
The Official Golden Harvest tribute to the Master of the Martial Arts Film, Bruce Lee.
Bruce Lee is universally recognized as the pioneer who elevated martial arts in film to an art form, and this documentary will reveal why Bruce Lee's flame burns brighter now than the day he died over three decades ago. The greatest martial artists, athletes, actors, directors, and producers in the entertainment business today will share their feelings about the one who started it all. We will interview the people whose lives, careers, and belief systems were forever altered by the legendary "Father of Martial Arts Cinema". Rarely seen archival footage and classic photos will punctuate the personal testimonials. Prepare to be inspired.
平穏を絵に描いたような山奥の村で、指名手配中の凶悪犯が強盗殺人を犯し、その場に居合わせた製紙職人リウと争った末に命を落とす事件が起きる。凶悪犯を退治したリウを住民たちが英雄だと称賛する中、村を訪れた捜査官シュウは精緻を極めた現場検証や検死を開始。その結果、リウが正当防衛を装って、故意に凶悪犯たちを殺害したのではないかという疑念を抱くようになる。研ぎ澄まされた推理力と直感、常人の域を超えた博覧強記ぶりを発揮し、徐々に事件の核心に近づいていくシュウは、リウの驚くべき過去を知ってしまう。
伝説のアクションスター、ブルース・リーが無敵のヒーロー、陳真(チェン・チェン)を演じ、リーの人気を決定づけた傑作カンフーアクション。実在した武道家・霍元甲の弟子を主人公に描いた抗日英雄譚で、リーの前作「ドラゴン危機一発」の記録をアジア各国ですべて塗り替える大ヒットを記録した。20世紀初頭の上海。霍元甲の弟子チェンは師匠が急死したことを知り、霍元甲の道場・精武館に帰ってくる。師匠の死が日本人による暗殺だと知ったチェンは、復讐を果たすべく決死の戦いに身を投じる。
ミスター・ハンが3年に1度開催する武術トーナメントへの招待を受けた少林寺の高弟リーは、国際情報局のブレイスウェイトに犯罪組織の疑いが高いハンの島の内偵を依頼される。準備の為に一度帰郷したリーは家人から、数年前ハンの屈強な手下オハラの仲間達によって追い詰められた姉スー・リンが自害を遂げた事を聞き、ハンへの復讐を誓う。
1950年、イップ・マン(ドニー・イェン)は家族を連れて、広東省佛山からイギリスが統治する香港に移住。その後彼は、新聞社の屋上に詠春拳の武館を開く。そんなある日、血気盛んな青年ウォン(ホァン・シャオミン)がやって来て、自分が負けたら弟子入りするとイップに勝負を挑む。