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

America Screams

America Screams 1981

1

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

1981

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

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

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

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