Special InterestFrom the vantage point of an insane asylum, aged composer Salieri recalls the events of three decades earlier, when the young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart first gains favor in the court of Austria's Emperor Joseph II. Salieri rues the fact that his own music never rises above mediocrity, and he remains permanently incensed that God would bless so vulgar and obnoxious a young whippersnapper as Mozart with divine genius. Why is Salieri--so disciplined, so devoted to his art, and so willing to toady to his superiors--not touched by God? Unable to match Mozart's talent, Salieri uses his influence in court to sabotage the young upstart's career. Disguising himself as a mysterious benefactor, Salieri commissions the grueling "Requiem," which eventually costs Mozart his health, wealth, and life.
Special InterestBrad Pitt stars in an epic tale of passion, heroism, betrayal and war that has been passed from generation to generation since the dawn of civilization--the story of the battle for Troy. A thousand years before the time of Christ, Trojan prince Paris (Orlando Bloom) abducts the legendary Greek beauty Helen, queen of Sparta (Diane Kruger), starting a war led by heroes Achilles (Pitt) and Hector (Eric Bana) that devastates the ancient world.
Special InterestSullen teenager. Criminal. Fiery activist. Martyr. Malcolm X Often misunderstood, Malcolm X was one of the leading forces of the United States' Civil Rights Movement. He inspired many—and frightened many—but is destined to be remembered as one of the greatest men of his era. This riveting biography directed by Spike Lee and starring Denzel Washington in an Academy Award-nominated performance reveals the man at the center of a storm of change.
Special InterestHistory comes alive in this supremely entertaining film that garnered eight Oscar nominations including Best Picture. Oscar-winners Robert Redford ("Up Close and Personal," "Indecent Proposal") and Dustin Hoffman ("Outbreak," "Rain Man") play Woodward and Bernstein, the intrepid newspaper reporters who broke open the Watergate scandal and toppled a President. The screenplay by William Goldman ("Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "Indecent Proposal") won an Oscar, as did Jason Robards ("Philadelphia," "Parenthood") as Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee. Featuring an all-star supporting cast, including Hal Holbrook ("Evening Shade"), Jane Alexander ("Kramer vs. Kramer"), Meredith Baxter ("Family Ties"), Ned Beatty ("Roseanne"), Martin Balsam ("Psycho"), Jack Warden ("Heaven Can Wait"), Polly Holliday ("Alice"), Stephen
Special InterestWritten and Directed by Darnell Martin, "Cadillac Records" chronicles the rise of Chess Records and its recording artists. The film stars Adrien Brody as Leonard Chess, Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters, Columbus Short as Little Walter, Mos Def as Chuck Berry and Beyoncé Knowles as Etta James. Rounding out the cast are Gabrielle Union, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Cedric The Entertainer, Eamonn Walker and Tammy Blanchard. "Cadillac Records" is produced by Andrew Lack and Sofia Sondervan for Sony BMG Film and Executive Produced by Beyoncé Knowles and Marc Levin.
Special InterestThrough intimate interviews and an extensive collection of never-before-seen photos and home movies, My Mom Jayne is a testament to the transformative rewards of an unflinching search for truth, unveiling Mariska's journey to reclaim her mother's story – and her own.
Special InterestBetty Hutton and Howard Keel star in this classic big-screen adaptation of the Broadway hit Annie Get Your Gun. In a musical comedy based on the real-life Western celebrities Annie Oakley (Hutton--Let's Dance) and Frank Butler (Keel--Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) the sparks start to fly when Oakley, who is an incredible shot and a wild, untamed woman, is hired by Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show -- threatening the position of the traveling show's resident sharpshooter, Butler. But love triumphs in the end in this classic tale of the American West.
Special InterestTo explain his return to the stage after a post-viral nervous breakdown, singer-songwriter and comedian Will Wood intertwines oddball yet emotional piano-shredding songs with a darkly absurdist, drug-addled, rat-filled, spiritually-confused "about as true as a true story can be while still being a story", story about psychedelics, timeshare presentations, and the end of the world.
Special InterestIn Cold Blood is the powerful, true story of a callous murder, based upon the best-selling novel byTruman Capote. A prosperous and respected Kansas farmer, his wife and his two teenage children are wantonly and brutally slaughtered. The murderers are two mindless ex-convict drifters: Perry Smith (Robert Blake) and Dick Hickock (Scott Wilson). Neither of the men are sane enough to regret their crime. The story penetrates the inner workings of the criminals minds as it follows their purposeless meandering through Mexico and the United States in evasion of the law. After more than a year of wandering, the hunted men are finally caught, tried and in a dramatic conclusion condemned to hang.
Special InterestThe film follows two friends, Joan Jett (KRISTEN STEWART) and Cherie Currie (DAKOTA FANNING), as they rise from rebellious Southern California kids to rock stars of the now legendary group that paved the way for future generations of girl bands. They fall under the Svengali-like influence of rock impresario Kim Fowley (MICHAEL SHANNON), who turns the group into an outrageous success and a family of misfits. With its tough-chick image and raw talent, the band quickly earns a name for itself and so do its two leads: Joan is the band's pure rock' n' roll heart, while Cherie, with her Bowie-Bardot looks, is the sex kitten.
Special InterestI SAW THE LIGHT is the story of the legendary country western singer Hank Williams (Tom Hiddleston), who in his brief life created one of the greatest bodies of work in American music. The film chronicles his meteoric rise to fame and its ultimately tragic effect on his health and personal life. Also starring Elizabeth Olsen, Cherry Jones, Bradley Whitford, Maddie Hasson and Wrenn Schmidt.
Special InterestThe wittiest whitetail Jared has ever hunted with a longbow makes nearly every decision right as stalk after stalk unfolds over a one week period. Jeremy gets on a few stalks of his own while Jim and Lloyd, along with Joe, play their hand at elk in the rugged terrain of Idaho. Logan, TJ, Jared, and Jeremy chase whitetails in a new area all while cracking jokes until the action begins to heat up. Filmed on all public lands.
Special InterestA pair of giant public land whitetails in Iowa and Kansas play their wits against Chancy as he pursues them with bow and arrow in spot and stalk fashion as they push him to near breaking point. Jared embarks on a few public land stalks of his own while toting his longbow. Jeremy punches his tag and winds up in another tangle with a mature buck that leads to a several day pursuit. Filmed on all public lands.
Special InterestMiles Ahead is a wildly entertaining exploration of one of 20th century music's creative geniuses, Miles Davis, featuring a career defining performance by Oscar® nominee Don Cheadle in the title role. In the midst of a prolific career at the forefront of modern jazz, Miles Davis (Cheadle) virtually disappears from public view for a period of five years in the late 1970s, his musical voice stifled and numbed by drugs and pain medications. Dave Braden (Ewan McGregor), a wily music reporter, forces his way into Davis' life and, over the next couple of days, the two men unwittingly embark on a wild and sometimes harrowing adventure to recover a stolen tape of the musician's latest compositions. Plagued by years of regret and loss, Davis flirts with annihilation until he once again finds salvation in his art.
Special InterestBob Crane (Kinnear) became well known as the star of the hit comedy series "Hogan's Heroes." With an abundance of fame, wealth and success, Crane dove headfirst into the darker, destructive side of the celebrity lifestyle. He eventually teamed up with a video technician (Dafoe) who helped him to systematically document his copious sexploits with beautiful young women. But when the fast living and hard loving got out of control, the end result was a brutal murder that remains one of the most scandalous unsolved mysteries in Hollywood history.
Special InterestFilmmaker Todd Verow abandons his home base New York City for the City of Light, Paris, in this sexy drama of two very different men thrown together by fate. The story begins one evening when Claude (Yann de Monterno) happens upon a young man passed out on a side alley. With no ID, he decides to take him to his apartment to safely sleep it off. This begins the unconventional relationship between forty-something Claude and twenty-something Brad, an American actor. An accomplished, serious gay romance featuring an especially touching performance by de Monterno as a man whose stable life is upended by the presence of either the love of his life or just a sex-filled mistake.
Special InterestAbout controversial soccer manager Brian Clough, set in 1974 but flashing back to the 1960s, about Clough's ill-fated 44-day reign as coach of Leeds United, then one of England's most successful soccer teams.
Special InterestLuke’s Gospel, more than any other, fits the category of ancient biography. Luke acts as a ‘narrator’ of events rather than the conventional author, painting a picture of Jesus as a very human character, full of compassion for all the suffering in the world. Luke sees Jesus as the ‘Saviour’ of all people irrespective of their beliefs, always on the side of the needy and the deprived against the rich and the powerful. He constantly challenges those in power for their self-righteousness. This full-length feature film about the life of Jesus takes the actual Gospel text as its script, word for word, unedited. Five years in the making, this epic production has been critically acclaimed by leading religious scholars as a unique and highly authentic telling of the Jesus story. Narrated in the NIV by leading British
Special InterestTop-rated Lifetime movie! Dr. Dennis Slamon has reached a breakthrough in his career. He has helped to develop a new experimental drug called Herceptin, which he hopes will become a revolutionary treatment in the fight against breast cancer. However, when funding for his project is cut, Slamon must turn to philanthropists Lilly Tartikoff and Ron Perelman to help make his life's most important work a reality. With the backing of his new supporters, Slamon continues to perfect his treatment, but his new drug proves that while it has the ability to give life, it does not work for everyone. This gut-wrenching true story explores one doctor's difficult struggle to find a cancer treatment that can save thousands of lives while giving meaning to his own life.
Special InterestIn the eleventh episode of ‘Giving Back Generation’ 3, Gabriel Garko takes us on a personal journey of self-acceptance and freedom. Directed by Chiara Tilesi.
Special InterestPossessed with a relentless drive to succeed, actress Jeanne Eagels (Kim Novak) pesters producer Sal Satori (Jeff Chandler) for more substantial roles before her voice coach, Nellie Neilson (Agnes Moorehead), helps her land a spot in a Broadway chorus line that catapults her to stardom. When aging actress Elsie Desmond asks her for help in reviving her career, Jeanne's selfishness drives the fading star to suicide. Yet, after Jeanne becomes involved in a highly publicized affair with John Donahue (Charles Drake), the strain brought on by the collapse of the ill-fated union jeopardizes her career, too. And despite Sal's best efforts, it is a lethal combination of drugs and alcohol that finally leaves Jeanne Eagels to die sad and alone.
Special InterestAcademy Award winner Jimmy Stewart stars as a real-life hero who overcomes overwhelming adversity--twice--in The Stratton Story. Former baseball big-league catcher Barney Wile (Frank Morgan) discovers an amazing talent in Texas farm boy Monty Stratton (Stewart). Wile spends a winter on a small cotton farm teaching Stratton everything he knows about pitching. By spring, Stratton tries out as pitcher for the White Sox--and goes on a date with a girl named Ethel (June Allyson). After years in the minor leagues, Stratton works his way up to the majors, to a wedding with Ethel, and then to baseball stardom. But Stratton loses a leg in a hunting accident. Now, can he fight his way back to the big leagues, doing something no one has ever done before: pitching a major league game with a prosthetic leg?
Special InterestGurmukh and Snatam Kaur guide you into a mystical world of yoga and music in this incredible Kundalini Yoga class for the nervous system. Gurmukh teaches this kriya with her signature depth and spunk, making 70 years old look like the new 30! Incredible live music by Snatam Kaur, Todd Boston, Matthew Schoening and Jason Parmar with a special live Gong relaxation with Gurushabd Singh.
This class focuses on healing and reactivating the power of the body`s central nervous system, the central channel, called the Sushmana. It also focuses on balancing the 2 hemispheres of the brain and the 5 Tattvas (the elements of the body). This invigorating kriya will activate the flow of energy through your central nervous system and create new connections in your brain`s neurons to direct the energy`s movement. You will feel your bo
Special InterestBarbra Steisand is back and she's better than ever as the exuberant Fanny Brice in FUNNY LADY, sequel to acclaimed Academy Award(r) winner, (Barbra Streisand as Best Actress, 1968) Funny Girl. This lively, lavish musical opens a new chapter in Fanny's career and love life. Now divorced from wealthy Nick Arnstein (Omar Sharif), she teams up with songwriter Billy Rose (James Caan), a brash and unkempt showman who is bursting with enthusiasm and theatrical ambitions. They make an unusual couple, the polished performer and the upstart producer, but a friendship blossoms into love. FUNNY LADY is the poignant story of their show business magic, their unbridled temperaments, and their touching, bittersweet romance. Featuring dazzling production numbers, elegant costuming by Bob Mackie and an electric cast. Streisand is a FUNN
Special InterestIn the fourth episode of ‘Giving Back Generation’ 2, Emil Nava shares about his professional journey of becoming a Director and his personal journey overcoming struggles with drinking. Hosted by Raquelle Stevens and directed by Chiara Tilesi.
Special InterestIn the eighth episode of ‘Giving Back Generation’ 2, Elisa Sednaoui Dellal shares her journey of reforming education and using her platform as a model/actress to bring light to the education system. Hosted by Raquelle Stevens and directed by Chiara Tilesi.
Special InterestFor the last 40 years, the photographer Sebastião Salgado has been traveling through the continents, in the footsteps of an ever-changing humanity. He has witnessed some of the major events of our recent history; international conflicts, starvation and exodus. He is now embarking on the discovery of pristine territories, of wild fauna and flora, and of grandiose landscapes as part of a huge photographic project which is a tribute to the planet's beauty.
Special InterestMoving away from her hometown and family in 2010 to pursue training with a world-renowned Olympic trainer, Gabby Douglas was selected to compete with the U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics team at the 2012 Summer Olympics. There, Douglas became the first African American to win gold in the individual all-around event.
Special InterestFor some unexplained reason, letters to Santa Claus are being returned to the children of Junctionville. It seems some sour soul has angered St. Nick, calling Christmas "a fraudulent myth!" The skeptical rodent Albert Mouse has to be brought to his senses "and let up a little on the wonder why." How Albert is persuaded to change his tune paves the way for Santa's jolly return to Junctionville in 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. After Sister Theresa (voiced by Angela Lansbury) rescues an orphan shepherd boy from a lightning storm, she lovingly nurses him back to health. However, the boy suffered injuries during the storm and wakes up blind and discouraged in his new surroundings. With Sister Theresa’s help, the pint-sized shepherd with the king-sized heart learns that seeing goes deeper than what your eyes show you.
Special InterestThe world will never be the same as a result of the horrific events that transpired on September 11, 2001. ‘Remembering 9/11’ goes beyond the facts and explores the background of the perpetrators and the Government’s response. From the debris, stories of courage and survival emerged. This captivating program reminds us of those at Ground Zero who witnessed first hand the chaos, tragedy and suffering, including rescue workers, survivors and victims families;to one perpetrator who through his own faith and beliefs committed the unthinkable.‘Remembering 9/11’ is a powerful mix; a visual timeline of the events together with moving stories of courage and conviction.
Special InterestCirque Du Soleil: Journey Of Man is a breathtaking odyssey that follows the stages of human development from birth to maturity, with each stage presented by a Cirque du Soleil act. The signature Cirque du Soleil celebration of color, light, music and costume combine with a backdrop of various natural and historical landmarks around the world, creating a triumph of artistry beyond compare. From the opening explosion of light and sound that represents the universe's formation, Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man leads us through the birth of the Universal Child as it travels from childhood, through adolescence and manhood, on to maturity. An awe-inspiring feast for the senses, incomparable artistry and stylish elegance make this an adventure of a lifetime.
Special InterestFour writers. Four narratives. One life. For the first time in film history the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John have been reconstructed in four feature length, documentary-style films. Narrated word for word by some of the world's leading voice talent, the Gospels are coming to life like never before.
Special InterestAccording to The Gospel of Mark, Jesus is a heroic man of action, an exorcist, healer, and miracle worker — the Son of God who keeps his identity secret. This critically acclaimed, epic production—five years in the making — is based on the latest theological, historical, and archaeological research, and offers an unforgettable, highly authentic telling of the Jesus story — ending with the empty tomb, a promise to meet again in Galilee, and Jesus’s instructions to spread the good news of the resurrection.
Special InterestFormer heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and legendary filmmaker Spike Lee bring Tyson's one-man hit stage show to HBO in this exclusive HBO Films presentation. Enjoy a front-row seat as 'Iron Mike' recounts the highs and lows of his life in his signature candid style. Over the course of 90 minutes, Tyson opens up about his troubled youth, landmark boxing career, key influences, personal and professional controversies, prison, personal loss, and most recently, his rehabilitation and redemption, forged by sobriety and a renewed commitment to family life.
Special InterestHappiness. We know it immediately when we see it in others. We spend our time, money and even our lives searching for it. So how do we achieve one of life's most coveted offerings? Renowned author, speaker and spiritual teacher, Deepak Chopra, offers us a powerful approach to possessing happiness in his groundbreaking work, "The Happiness Prescription." In this beautifully recorded presentation, Dr. Chopra draws on the world's spiritual traditions to reveal ten powerful keys that will catapult your journey toward new freedom and joy, including: How to get rid of negative thoughts; The mystery of emotional intelligence; How to stay centered and more consciously aware; How to effectively handle stress; How to grow rewarding relationships; How to build fulfillment in life. Enjoy practical exercises aimed at releasing toxi
Special InterestThe Gettysburg Story brings alive America's greatest battle as never before. Stunning aerial drone and time-lapse cinematography with dynamic 3D maps dramatically show the exact ground that changed history. Aired nationally for 150th battle anniversary.
Special InterestSeemingly flawless medical student Philip Markoff leads a double life and starts to descend into a twisted world of gambling, crime, battery and eventually murder, all while meeting his victims through Craigslist.
Special InterestConfident, talented and good looking, Cristiano Ronaldo is a marketing dream. A natural leader capable of inspiring runs, powerful strikes and the ability to find the back of the net, he is what many deem to be a perfect footballer. Off field is another story however, wih Ronaldo the cause of multiple scandals. Cristiano Ronaldo has been described as the “perfect footballer”, for his leadership on the field; his power running, and his uncanny ability to “find the back of the net”. Off-field he is the ultimate marketing machine, loved by young and old, male and female football fans. This program looks at the achievements of Manchester United’s famous midfielder, as well as the scandals that threatened to derail his brilliant career.
Special InterestThe made-for-television movie The Story of Jacob and Joseph tells the Biblical tale of Jacob (Keith Michell) and Esau (Julian Glover), who spend 20 years fighting over their birthright. They eventually reconcile and sell their younger brother, Joseph (Tony Lo Bianco) into slavery. Joseph is taken to Egypt, where he becomes the Pharoah's chief advisor, yet he still resents his family for selling him into slavery.
Special InterestBased on the true story of Calvin Willis, a man who served over 20 years in prison after being falsely accused of raping a 10-year-old girl. Legal secretary Janet Gregory works tirelessly over the years to prove her client's innocence.
Special InterestAcademy Award winner Susan Hayward stars as stage and screen icon Lillian Roth in this heart-wrenching story of a woman idolized and envied by millions who privately suffers loss and alcoholism--who must smile for the cameras as inwardly she tells herself I'll Cry Tomorrow. Pushed on stage by her driven mother (Jo Van Fleet), Lillian Roth (Hayward) becomes a child star and grows into a movie headliner, constantly working, constantly on camera. Then, when the man whom Roth has loved since childhood dies just before their wedding, Roth takes her first drink of alcohol. Grief, overwork and insecurity drive the beautiful young star into a 15-year-long nightmare downward spiral of alcoholism and abusive marriages in this riveting true drama.
Special InterestAcademy Award winner Charles Laughton stars as Albert Lory, a meek schoolteacher in German-occupied France during World War II. Lory is reluctantly drawn into the Resistance and is mistakenly blamed when a fellow Resistance member is murdered by the Germans. Now Lory must convince everyone that he is not a Nazi collaborator.
Special InterestFred Astaire, Vera-Ellen and Red Skelton star in this musical biography based on the lives and career of one of the United States' greatest songwriting teams--Three Little Words. From the moment they meet, lyricist and vaudeville star Bert Kalmar (Astaire--Silk Stockings, Easter Parade, Top Hat) and piano player and song huckster Harry Ruby (Skelton--"The Red Skelton Show") are destined for great things. The two have nothing in common except, together, the ability to craft chart-topping songs and the lifelong friendship that grows between them. Now, through work, women, setbacks and success these two reach the heights of their profession and overcome a rift that threatens to divide them forever.
Special InterestThis is the horrifying true account of John Reginald Christie, whose crimes and subsequent trial summarily ended capital punishment in Britain. After savagely murdering a woman and her newborn baby, Christie was able to convince a jury that the woman's husband was the actual perpetrator. Years later, Christie admitted his guilt and a shocked nation learned an innocent man had been put to death.
Special InterestLogan, TJ, Jared, and Jeremy continue their adventure hunt and capitalize in a big way. Jim, Joe, and Alan trek to northern Wisconsin just as a giant snowfall hits in search of big woods bucks. Jared, Jeremy, and new-comer Tanner Dishong venture onward to Nebraska with muzzleloaders in hand to try their aggressive tactics on the whitetails in that neck of the woods. Filmed on all public lands.
Special InterestThe era of big bands, grand ballrooms and casino nightlife comes alive in THE EDDY DUCHIN STORY, a musical biography of the talented pianist and bandleader who set New York society on its ear in the 1930s and '40s. Tyrone Power portrays a determined Duchin, who arrives in Manhattan dreaming only of a "red Stutz Bearcat and a bankroll as big as the Ritz." With the first note he plays, Duchin steals the heart of society girl Marjorie Oelrichs (Kim Novak), who teaches Duchin that love, not money, brings happiness. But as soon as that happiness is purchased, a tragedy happens, leaving Duchin alone with a newborn son and no will to live. George Sidney directs this moving story of a man who discovers too late the real wonder of life. An emotionally rare motion picture scored to the unforgettable music of Cole Porter, George
Special InterestThe colorful film biography of Frederic Chopin, played by Cornell Wilde, with Paul Muni in fine form as Chopin's mentor. The lovely Merle Oberon plays George Sands, his obsession, whom the infatuated Chopin meets in Paris and follows to Majorca, where he becomes consumptive.
Special Interest"I'd rather live for Germany than die for England," says Eddie Chapman. But the actions of the clever British safecracker don't match his words. Trained by the Nazis to spy for the Third Reich inside England, Chapman then becomes a key agent for British Intelligence, engaging in counterspy operations that feed disinformation to the Nazi war machine – and outwitting the enemy brass so completely he is awarded the Iron Cross. The year after The Sound of Music and over four decades before his Oscar®-winning Best Supporting Actor performance in 2010's Beginners, versatile Christopher Plummer portrays suave Chapman in this spy thriller whose superb cast includes Yul Brynner as Chapman's German espionage mentor and Trevor Howard as a British spy chief. Terence Young (Dr. No, Thunderball) directs, giving a caper-like feel
Special InterestSculpt long, lean muscles with this ballet-inspired full body workout! Targeted power toning and elongating stretches build strong, sleek ballet muscles and increase flexibility. Tighten and tone the abs, butt, legs, arms, and upper body and feel that full body burn!
Special InterestIn July, 2009, Ben Novack—heir to the Fontainebleu hotel chain fortune—was brutally murdered in a suburban New York hotel suite. The gruesome murder drew media attention almost immediately for its sensational and sadistic details. It has been described as a diabolical plan by a woman who was intent on eliminating her husband and taking his family fortune for her own.
Special InterestJoin professional ballerina and celebrity fitness trainer Mary Helen Bowers for a full body workout that gets your heart rate up as you sculpt and tone! Low-impact cardio mixed with focused toning to shape lean ballet muscles in all the right places. Tighten and elongate the thighs, waist, arms, and butt while you blast calories and finish with a gentle and restorative stretch. No equipment is needed for this fun and graceful ballet-inspired workout for all levels. Includes 30 minutes of cardio, 20 minutes of targeted toning, and a final 10 minute stretch.
Special InterestCheryl Ladd (TV’s “Charlie’s Angels”) takes on the role of the beautiful actress whose fairy tale story captured the world’s imagination. At the height of her career, Grace Kelly, with her cool beauty and glamorous poise, left the Hollywood screen behind for the real-life role which seemed to be her destiny. Marrying the Prince of Monaco (Ian McShane), Princess Grace became true royalty. Charting her rise from shy but determined daughter of a wealthy Philadelphia family to her meteoric rise to Oscar®-winning actress, this made-for-television movie was released shortly after the tragic death of Princess Grace. Also features Lloyd Bridges, Alejandro Rey, and Diane Ladd.
Special InterestThe Rockefeller tale begins with German con artist Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter (McCormack) coming to the U.S. in 1979 as a foreign exchange student. He used a series of aliases, impersonating a talk show host and a Pentagon adviser, among others. Gerhartsreiter soon became a fixture in Boston high society for more than a decade after he claimed to be Clark Rockefeller, an heir to the famous dynasty. The deception was described as "the longest con in FBI history." He eventually married Sandra Boss, a millionaire with a Harvard MBA and a partner at the prestigious business consulting firm McKinsey & Co. After losing custody of their daughter during the divorce, Rockefeller kidnapped the girl during a supervised visit in July 2008. The abduction and Rockefeller's apprehension after the safe retrieval of his daughter dre
Special InterestNot long after Pearl Harbor, the U.S. scrambles for ships to put to sea – ships like the dry-docked WWI destroyer Warren. An "old Noah's Ark," scoffs Lt. Gregg Masterman (Robert Taylor), a Harvard-schooled Bostonian ensconced in a cushy desk job. Care to guess who will be volunteered to be the aged ship's executive officer? The character of a callow young man who ultimately proves his worth is one Taylor had played before, notably in A Yank at Oxford and Flight Command. A stellar cast – Charles Laughton, Brian Donlevy, Walter Brennan – joins him in a tale that veers into comic waters (the crew become awkward caretakers of a bevy of infants rescued at sea) before steaming full ahead into the strategies and salvos of fiery battle action in the Pacific. Taylor would actually serve as a Navy Air Corps flight instruct
Special InterestMickey Rooney stars as the boy who would become one of the greatest inventors of the modern era--a Young Tom Edison. Edison (Rooney) received only three months of formal education: the precocious boy's curiosity was too disruptive for the one-room schoolhouse in his hometown. But his parents encouraged the voracious reader, who'd read Newton's Principia by the time he was twelve. At an early age, Edison also lost most of his ability to hear, which only helped him to better focus his concentration. Finding work as a "brass pounder," an operator in the new, cutting-edge telegraph industry during the United States Civil War, Edison moonlights on his own inventions--an automatic telegraph repeater, the light bulb, the phonograph--that will change the world.
Special InterestIn this effective fictionalized Depression-era biography of Jack "Legs" Diamond--a ferocious, amoral, and manipulative monster who is willing to do anything for what he wants--the gangster who claimed he can't be killed finds out that he is no match for a deceitful woman. "Legs" (Ray Danton) gets his name because of his skill as a dancer, but he gets his reputation because he double-crosses everyone while working his way to the top of his network of rackets. Along the way, he meets and marries Alice (Karen Steele) and survives three attempts on his life.
Special InterestCelebrate 90 years of movie making history with clips of and commentary on modern and classic Warner films, rarely seen bloopers, screen tests and behind-the-scenes footage and glimpses of Hollywood at work and play.
Special InterestDirk Bogarde plays legendary composer/pianist Franz Liszt in this sweeping biography in which he is torn between his two passions--composing music and playing it. The women in his life are Capucine as Princess Carolyne (whom he adores but who proves to be unattainable) and Genevieve Page as Countess Marie.
Special InterestWhat if we found out it wasn't actually Shakespeare who wrote A Midsummer Night's Dream? Or if electricity was really discovered by someone other than Edison? A Day at the Pool puts forth an almost equally far fetched hypothesis as it examines the origins of skateboarding. Directors Eric Fulford and Ian Douglass film, Day at the Pool, challenges the validity the 2001 documentary, Dogtown and Z-Boys and it's mainstream account of skateboarding history. A series of interviews with many of the original Z-Boys, including Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Skip Engblom and Stacy Peralta, reveal the existence of a local talent who was skating inside swimming pools before any of the ‘original' pioneers, credited as the sport's founders. Several Z-Boys testify to witnessing a young skateboarder perform maneuvers so profoundly amazing, no
