
01 Jan 1957

Daybreak Express
Set to a classic Duke Ellington recording "Daybreak Express", this is a five-minute short of the soon-to-be-demolished Third Avenue elevated subway station in New York City.

William K.L. Dickson plays the violin while two men dance. This is the oldest surviving sound film where sound is recorded on the phonograph.
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01 Jan 1957

Set to a classic Duke Ellington recording "Daybreak Express", this is a five-minute short of the soon-to-be-demolished Third Avenue elevated subway station in New York City.

19 Jan 2016

In this brand new featurette, executive producer T Bone Burnett and the Coen brothers discuss the history of some of the songs that heard in Inside Llywin Davies and possible origin of the stories they tells, the folk movement during the 1960s and the social and cultural ideas that it represented, the authenticity and the identity of folk music and the balance between the two, the future of folk music, etc. Included with the featurette are illustrations by Drew Christie. The featurette was created exclusively for Criterion in 2015.

25 Dec 2019

Dolly Parton leads a moving, musical journey in this documentary that details the people and places who have helped shape her iconic career.

02 Jun 1951

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01 Dec 1952

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06 Dec 2022

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07 Jun 2025

A 200 year old vampire takes his newly initiated love on her first feed.

18 Apr 2024

A kaleidoscopic montage, interpreting the poem "Our Punjabi Market" by Kuldip Gill depicting the vibrance of the Punjabi Market at 49th and Main in East Vancouver, BC.

30 Jul 2012

Under the banner of the "Japanese mind" for the Great East Japan Earthquake disaster area reconstruction assistance, for the first time in 21 years in July last year, legendary duo COMPLEX played two one-off charity live shows at Tokyo Dome, before enthusiastic fans. The Blu-ray disc captures the show on 30th July, 2011, while the entire second night is featured on 2-Cds.

23 May 1929

During the Florida land boom, the Marx Brothers run a hotel, auction off some land and thwart a jewel robbery.

02 Jul 1951

A stage director gives the lead role to an actress who gets completely in character and becomes the fraudster who steals a precious necklace from one of the stores. As she escapes to Cairo, she puts the necklace in the pocket of a well-known singer who discovers her singing talent.

02 Sep 2008

Absolutely Irish brings together the brightest stars of traditional Irish music for a once-in-a-lifetime concert that will leave folk music fans stunned by the virtuoso performances. Filmed live at the intimate Irish Arts Center in New York City's famed Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, Irish music impresario Mick Moloney presents three generation of brilliant musicians. They display their mastery on favorite songs and traditional tunes, and rock the hall with their passionate performances. With special guest appearances by two living legends – flute player Mike Rafferty and Irish dancer Jo McNamara – and an inspiring rendition of Leaving Liverpool performed by the entire ensemble, Absolutely Irish shocases the best talent on the Irish music scene today.

08 Mar 2016

Rhys Day presents NO DIVIDE - a sticky mashup biopic/ videofeast.

01 Jun 1985

This dramatic music video highlights Fanny Crosby’s most popular songs, including "Blessed Assurance," "Pass Me Not," "Praise Him! Praise Him!," "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," "Rescue the Perishing," "He Hideth My Soul," "Near the Cross," and "Tell Me the Story of Jesus." Beautifully scored with a full chorus by Janet Maish Thomas, the arranger portrays the “blind poetess of song,” who penned over 8,000 of America’s most beloved hymns. D. Paul Thomas, playwright and actor, serves as our narrator, taking us on a compelling journey of tragedy and triumph, revealing a fully-human Fanny Crosby who overcomes the obstacles of her life by the power of God’s grace.

01 Dec 1959

The film revolves around the fisherman Mohsen, who wishes to marry Laila, the daughter of his employer, Al-Reis Aweis. One day, a young man arrives in town to work with Al-Reis Aweis. The young man learns of Mohsen's plan to marry Laila and fires Mohsen from his job. However, Mohsen later finds work in the arts, and things develop for both Laila and Mohsen after their separation.

30 Apr 1930

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12 Sep 2025

"You and Idol Precure♪" will appear at the "No.1 Universe" Idol Festival! What is the secret hidden on the mysterious island...? One day, Uta and her friends are invited by the coral fairy, Totto to appear in the "Super Miracle Idol Festival" held on a mysterious island called AiAi Island! In a hu~ge venue, many different idols, including robots and animals, gather♪ The biggest idol festival in the universe is about to begin! Or so they thought...? Suddenly, a mysterious monster appears, and AiAi Island and the world are caught up in a crisis... And what's more, they've been transported back in time!? The clue to saving them from this crisis is hidden in the legend of the island's goddess and the mysterious idol-hating girl Tera, whom they met on the island...? That's not all! "Wonderful Precure!" and "Soaring Sky! Precure" will also be rushing over to AiAi Island! C'mon! Sing, dance, and please the crowd - a kirakiLive concert is about to begin!☆

29 Mar 2024

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13 Feb 2002

Manchester, 1976. Tony Wilson is an ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter looking for a way to make his mark. After witnessing a life-changing concert by a band known as the Sex Pistols, he persuades his station to televise one of their performances, and soon Manchester's punk groups are clamoring for him to manage them. Riding the wave of a musical revolution, Wilson and his friends create the legendary Factory Records label and The Hacienda club.

02 Jan 1989

Two actresses take us through a series of 'raps' and sketches about what it means to be beautiful and black.