Ed Wood: Look Back in Angora

Ed Wood: Look Back in Angora 1994

6.50

A hysterical documentary which uses footage of Ed Wood's movie to tell the story of his life. It may not be a deep analysis, but shows distinctly how Ed's life strongly influenced his own films.

1994

Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck

Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck 2000

1

On October 17, 1961, the popular and pioneering pianist-composer Dave Brubeck performed on Ralph Gleason's Jazz Casual, the television show that showcased some of the finest jazz artists in a half-hour of no-frills performance and conversation. Backed by the Lester Young-influenced alto saxophonist Paul Desmond, bassist Eugene Wright and drummer Joe Morello, Brubeck and his combo perform some of their odd-metered hits. Desmond's dancing ditty, "Take Five" is rendered in a faster tempo than the studio version. Brubeck's ragtime-flavoured "(It's a) Raggy Waltz," highlights his percussive piano lines, while "Castillian Blues" and the Turkish strains of "Blue Rondo a la Turk" reveal his multicultural, compositional genius. Gleason, the show's creator and host, was a well-respected, San Francisco-based jazz critic and author. He remarks during the show that Dave Brubeck was "a provocative, experimental, and interesting musician." That statement is still true today.

2000

Mondo Lugosi

Mondo Lugosi 1987

1

A documentary chronicling the life and career of horror film actor Bela Lugosi, including interviews with associates and clips from and trailers for many of his films.

1987

Rhino's Guide to Safe Sex

Rhino's Guide to Safe Sex 1987

8.00

A compilation of scenes from films, television and short-subjects going back to the 1920s regarding teen dating, sex and sexually transmitted diseases.

1987

America Screams

America Screams 1981

1

Vincent Price hosts this history of amusement parks and roller coasters across the United States.

1981

Chicago: Live by Request

Chicago: Live by Request 2003

1

One of the most popular touring and recording acts in rock history, Chicago has been around the world a dozen times, but few concerts compare with a special 2002 show they performed in New York City. The band took the stage without a preplanned set list, instead allowing listeners across the U.S. to call in or email requests.

2003