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Cross LA BOHEME with CABARET, throw in a little bit of RENT, and you might almost begin to describe Baz Luhrmann's visually opulent, fast-paced, funny, heartrending MOULIN ROUGE. The film, which premiered as the opener to the 2001 Cannes Film Festival, is a musical set in 1899 Paris at the notorious Montmartre cabaret club, the Moulin Rouge. Directed by Luhrmann (WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET, STRICTLY BALLROOM), the movie stars Nicole Kidman as the high-kicking courtesan, Satine; Ewan McGregor as the sensitive poet, Christian; and John Leguizamo as the flamboyant artist and matchmaker, Toulouse-Lautrec. Luhrmann's use of eclectic lighting and saturated color, the fast zooms and quick cuts of his camera, and his magnificent costumes and sets perfectly capture the excess and freneticism for which the Moulin Rouge was famous. Beautifully led by McGregor and Kidman, the flawless supporting cast brings to life the culture of belle epoque Paris with magical realism. Above all, the anachronistic, energetic contemporary soundtrack is what drives MOULIN ROUGE, with popular songs by L'il Kim, Christina Aguilera, David Bowie, and Beck--as well as Kidman and McGregor adding their own superb vocals.
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Bathed in a soft blue light, Lou Reed and his band take to the stage at Spain`s Benicassim Festival for this live recording. Shot in 2004, the aptly named SPANISH FLY sees Reed working his way through a selection of highlights from his solo career, as well as a number of classic Velvet Underground numbers. The enormous crowd affords Reed the reverence he deserves as the gentle, lilting melody of
Venus in Furs
acquiesces to some abrasive cello work from Jane Scarpantoni, who makes an accomplished replacement for Reed`s former Velvets sidekick John Cale. Tracks such as
Sweet Jane
and
Satellite of Love
perfectly demonstrate Reed`s ear for a catchy pop melody, and the crowd responds in kind, clapping and cheering wildly as the legendary New Yorker completes each tune. But the unexpected highlight of the show comes in the form of an 11-minute rendition of
Romeo Had Juliette
from 1989`s triumphant NEW YORK album, with Reed and band demonstrating their estimable musical skills as the track soars into the balmy Spanish evening sky. A set that shines as brightly as the sparkly silver Fender Telecaster Reed plays throughout, SPANISH FLY is a great way to experience some of Lou Reed`s finest musical moments.
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The history of one of the screen's greatest artistic teams, the composer/lyricist duo who created such classic musicals as The King and I, Oklahoma! and The Sound of Music. Includes rare outtakes from their films, Ann-Margret's screen test for State Fair and clips of some of their best song and dance sequences.DVD Features:Region Encoding: All RegionsKeep Case
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Commemorating the 50th anniversary of its reopening after the second World War, the Vienna State Opera puts on a transcendent concert for the ages, featuring the likes of Placido Domingo, Johan Botha, Deborah Polaski, Michael Schade, and Agnes Baltsa performing pieces from masterpieces like AIDA, FIDELIO, and DON GIOVANNI.
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This video examines the music of the 50th state. Includes native Hawaiian musicians performing traditional songs and chants.DVD Features:Region 1 EncodingKeep CaseInteractive MenusFilmographiesProduction CreditsScene Access
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