Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1970's

42nd Street Forever, Volume 5: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

October 2009 •English

WELCOME TO THE ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA, the most awesome post-modern hot spot for exploitation movie revival, deep in the heart of Texas! Home to world-famous events such as The Quentin Tarantino Film Fest, Fantastic Fest and Butt-Numb-A-Thon, the Alamo is one of the last places on earth where you can still see grindhouse classics such as THE DEVIL WITHIN HER and MAD MONKEY KUNG FU. Now, the Alamo has opened their vaults for a peek at some of the most outrageous cinematic gems from several golden ages of sleaze cinema. Digitally re-mastered in high-definition from the actual reels that show every week at the Alamo, this exciting edition of the 42ND STREET FOREVER series is the most bizarre, the most terrifying and the most hilarious one yet!

Some of the Best

January 1944 •English

This film features highlights of MGM's productions from 1924 through 1943, in honor of the studio's twentieth anniversary.

A Classic Christmas From The Ed Sullivan Show

October 1992 •English

A Christmas collection of performances from various episodes of The Ed Sullivan Show.

Famous T & A

January 1982 •English

A collection of nude and/or topless scenes from various films featuring actresses who were either famous at the time or who became famous later on.

Mehrjui: The Forty-Year Report

July 2016 •Persian

Mehrjui: The Forty-Year Report dives into the artistic world of Iranian director Dariush Mehrjui. The film offers critical interpretations of his works from cinema experts, enriched with personal anecdotes from his peers.

Midsomer Murders: 25 Years of Mayhem

May 2022 •English

This documentary explores the enduring popularity of one of Britain's best loved crime dramas, Midsomer Murders, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Elvis & Pat Boone Rockin' Rivals

March 2008 •English

Elvis Presley & Pat Boone were two of the hottest forces on the early rock ‘n’ roll music scene in the 1950’s. In this toe-tapping documentary, the good-nature chart-topping rivalry between the duo is explored through rare footage and newsreels. Interviews include Dick Clark, Tom Jones, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, Phyllis McGuire, Bill Medley, Arlene Dahl, Joe Esposito, Shirley Jones and others.

Inside No. 9: The Party's Over

December 2024 •English

This documentary tells the story of one of TV's darkest and most celebrated comedies, featuring cast interviews and extensive candid moments with creators Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. Cameras are admitted everywhere throughout the making of the show's final series, from the writers' room to the makeup trailer, from prop store to set design, making this the perfect farewell to the multi-award winning series.

The Filth and the Fury

March 2000 •English

Julien Temple's second documentary profiling punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols is an enlightening, entertaining trip back to a time when the punk movement was just discovering itself. Featuring archival footage, never-before-seen performances, rehearsals, and recording sessions as well as interviews with group members who lived to tell the tale--including the one and only John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten).

Feluda: 50 Years of Ray's Detective

June 2019 •English

A documentary exploring the 50-year legacy of Bengali fictional detective Feluda, created by Satyajit Ray.

Road War: The Making of 'The Road Warrior'

December 2016 •English

Retrospective on the making of "Mad Max 2".

Juzo Itami: The Man with 13 Faces

January 2007 •Japanese

A documentary about the legendary Japanese filmmaker.

Playboy Wet and Wild: The Complete Collection

August 2004 •English

For the first time in Playboy's history, the entire Wet & Wild series is available in one unbelievable soaking set! From irresistible icons Pamela Anderson and Jenny McCarthy to Playmate favorites Shae Marks, Stacey Sanches, Julie Lynn Cialini, Summer Altice, Shannon Stewart and Nicole Lenz, these are the hottest bods yet -- naughtier than ever on a non-stop mission to get clean! From sweltering sandy beaches to sudsy car washes you'll soak in every satisfying moment from more than nine hours of the wettest, sexiest scenarios. Whether you're a long-time fan or a relative newcomer to this ultra-popular 10-part collection, this sizzling series will leave you drenched with desire and begging for more.

Once Were Warriors: Where Are They Now?

August 2014 •English

It's been 20 years snce Once Were Warriors was made. Julian Arahanga aka 'Nig' takes us on a journey to meet the cast and see where they are now.

Two Years, Four Months, A Day

Invalid date •Galician

With no choice, César faced leaving his family behind, quitting his job and joining the Army. In an unprecedented chain of events he became the first conscientious objector in Galicia (Spain) to be put in prison. Now, nearly thirty years later, Two Years, Four Months, A Day takes a look at what made him do it.

The Water Is Finally Blue: The Untold Story of Robert Altman's O.C. and Stiggs

July 2023 •English

An in-depth oral history of the production and development history of Robert Altman's "O.C. and Stiggs," featuring commentaries from the film's cast and crew.

The Stairway to Stardom Mixtape

September 2022 •English

Culled from over 15 hours of footage by the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA), THE STAIRWAY TO STARDOM MIXTAPE is the definitive presentation of public access TV’s most otherworldly show.

Edgar Morin, un penseur à Paris

August 2019 •French

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing

December 2009 •English

This is a two-hour in-depth exploration into the Hollywood musicals of the 1940s.

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical

January 2008 •English

The 1920s was a time of great change in Hollywood. This program tells the story of the advent of sound technology for movies and the emergence of talkies and musicals in Hollywood. While audiences cried out for more, the movie industry struggled to adapt to the strange new technology. The result was an explosion of movie musicals by the end of the decade.