Cuba's history before the Revolution is chronicled through the story of two brothers one a revolutionary man of action the other an unscrupulous politician trying to steer a treacherous middle path between opposing political ideas.
Salsa refers not only to hot sauce but hot music - the exuberant dance music of Latino communities in New York and other cities in the Eastern U.S. as well as Puerto Rico and Cuba. Over the past 25 years salsa has profoundly influenced jazz and pop music while giving a focal point for a colourful distinctively Latin way of walking talking and dancing. From the barrios of New York City to the roots-culture of the Caribbean Salsa captures Latin music in all its joy vitality and improvisational brilliance. Celia Cruz is shown in rehearsal. Charlie Palmieri instructs a class of children in the seminal Latin rhythms - bomba mambo rhumba etc. Tito Puente plays music at a wedding in the Latin community. Ruben Blades demonstrates the ways politics and music can work together. The drumming and singing of Santeria followers shows the influence of African culture and a trip to Puerto Rico establishes the roots of mainland Latin culture. Through it all the rhythms and melodies of salsa provide a vital soundtrack for the emergence of an entire people.
Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) died fighting the perfect predator. Two hundred years and eight horrific experiments later she's back. A group of scientists have cloned her along with the alien queen inside her hoping to breed the ultimate weapon. But the resurrected Ripley is full of surprises for her ""creators"" as are the aliens. And soon a lot more than ""all hell"" breaks loose! To combat the creatures Ripley must team up with a band of smugglers including a mechanic named Call (Winona Ryder) who holds more than a few surprises of her own.
This is the story of Panceta, a young labourer from one of the poorer suburbs in Buenos Aires. He lives with his mother, a widow, who greatly misses her husband.Panceta's life revolves around his work: he splits his time between working in a pipe factory, and running the forge he inherited from his father. It's a dead end and seemingly there is no way out. Panceta dreams of making money and escaping the humdrum of his daily life; like so many before him, he starts to slip into a life of crime.Following a chance meeting, and in a bid to make some money to fuel his dreams, Panceta turns his skills to making pipe guns and selling them to small time hoods and hoodlums in the slums. Inexperienced and unaware of the danger, he is challenged by the local mafia.While out one night delivering his guns he meets Clara, a young girl working at the local social club. They fall in love and decide to run away together, embarking on a liberating boat trip along the river. Panceta's life takes on new meaning. However, it's not easy to escape the darker world he has become part of, and the distraction that gives him hope makes him easy prey for his enemies - especially for Tacom, a powerful local mafia boss.As Panceta becomes entrapped in the jaws of the underworld, what had begun as a game turns grey and ever darker - the consequences are tragic and tormenting.
While Captain Corelli's Mandolin may frustrate admirers of Louis de Bernières' densely detailed novel, it proves Shakespeare in Love director John Madden is a worthy craftsman of literary films. It's a tastefully old-fashioned adaptation, preserving the novel's flavour while focusing on its love story set against the turbulence of World War II. Set on the Greek island of Cephallonia, the drama begins in 1940 with occupation by Italian troops, awkwardly allied with the Nazis and preferring hedonistic friendliness over military intimidation. That attitude is most generously embodied by Captain Corelli (Nicolas Cage), who is instantly drawn to the Greek beauty Pelagia (Penélope Cruz) despite her engagement to Mandras (Christian Bale), a resistance fighter whose absence leaves Pelagia needy for affection. Mandras's eventual return--and the inevitable attack by German bombers and ground troops--threaten to stain this Greek-Italian romance with deeply tragic bloodshed. Accompanied by pensive serenades from the captain's cherished mandolin, the film charts the unlikely attraction of Corelli and Pelagia, whose wizened physician father (splendidly played by John Hurt) fears for the worst. Their love is uneasy (and Cage's miscasting doesn't help), but the island's beguiling atmosphere is as seductive to them as it is to the viewer, thus making the outbreak of violence--and a climactic earthquake--jarringly traumatic. Emphasising nobility in war and the many definitions of love, the story's wartime context intensifies the film's admirable depth of emotion. Faults will be found by anyone who's looking for them, but Captain Corelli's Mandolin remains a sensuous, richly layered film that die-hard romantics will find hard to resist.--Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
This summer they don't get a job they do a job. Going through summer vacation is the worst thing that could happen for lifelong friends Stacey and Dega. The guys soon match wits and come up with a seemingly fool proof plan to make easy money. Soon enough the plot goes awry and the homeboys go on the run from a host of crazy characters trying to hunt them down.
From Disney and Producer Jerry Bruckheimer comes all the fun, epic adventure and humour that ignited the original. Johnny Depp returns as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. A tale of truth, betrayal, youth, demise — and mermaids! When Jack crosses paths with a woman from his past (Penlope Cruz), he’s not sure if it’s love, or if she’s a ruthless con artist using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. Forced aboard the ship of the most feared pirate ever, Jack doesn’t know who to fear more —Blackbeard (Ian McShane) or the woman from his past. Directed by Rob Marshall, it’s filled with eye-popping battle scenes, mystery and all-out wit. Complete with a bounty of bonus features, this is one thrilling journey you won’t want to end.
Feel The Noise:From producer Jennifer Lopez comes a danceable, dynamic story about the unifying power of the music within us all. When life in the South Bronx gets too hot for rapper Rob (Omarion Grandberry, You Got Served), he flees to Puerto Rico and a father he never knew. After half-brother Javi introduces Rob to the seductive rhythms of Reggaeton, the two find that their music, and cultures, have more in common than they ever imagined. But to bring their musical hybrid to the world, can they survive the grudges and gunplay that await them back in New York City?Turn The Beat Around:An ambitious young dancer convinces a wealthy financer to open a disco-themed LA nightclub, only to find her dreams of success threatened by her jealous boyfriend and her scheming nemesis. Zoe's got the moves to make it big, and Michael is the man who can make it all happen for her. But Zoe's boyfriend... Chris is a dancer too, and he's convinced that her relationship with Michael is getting too personal. When scheming dancer Malika sets her sights on Chris, everything starts to fall apart.B-Girl:Introducing Jules 'Lady Jules' Urich (MTV's America's Best Dance Crew's Beat Freaks, You Got Served, Step Up 2), Wesley Jonathan (Roll Bounce, Steppin: The Movie) and Ivan Flipz Velez (Stomp The Yard, Honey). B-GIRL features some of the biggest and best b-boys in the world today, including FleaRock, Legacy, Remedy, Steelo, and many, many more. A non-stop dance-fest that will have you on your feet and bouncing to the beat, B-GIRL is the break-dance sensation of the year.Angel (Jules Urich) is never more alive than when she's dancing - out on the floor, the star of the circle. However, a cruel attack drives her from her home and across the country to Los Angeles. Afraid and angry, Angel runs from everything and everyone, including herself. B-GIRL is the story of Angel's journey - not to a destination but to the woman she once was. This b-girl has to learn how to be.
The ancient streets of Seville showcase the multicultural imprint of the numerous peoples and cultures that have called the city home: Romans Visigoths Muslims Jews and Christians. Whether exploring the Roman ruins of Italica the lush Moorish palace of the Alcazar the delicate beauty of Santa Cruz (the center of Seville's Jewish history) or the Gothic brilliance of the city's largest cathedral the celebrated La Giralda Seville is a contemporary city that wears its history openly in the churches intimate neighborhoods food and ancient ruins that reflect it's glorious past. This special DVD will let you experience first-hand the art architecture history and charm of Seville the Jewel of Andalusia.
Dickie Eklund (CHRISTIAN BALE) is a former boxing legend whose life has become shattered by drug abuse whilst Micky Ward (MARK WAHLBERG), his half brother, has become the town's fighter and fading hope for a champion.
Stacey is a dreamer still trying to find himself Dega is his lifelong friend who comes up with a plan to get rich quick. But when the plan backfires they have to figure out what went wrong! Messin' With Da Hood... They don't get a job... They do a job!
A hard hitting thriller about urban Latino life...
Shot by Oscar-winner Leon Gast this is the Godmother of Salsa's 1974 performance in front of 80 000 fans in Zaire in conjunction with the Rumble in the Jungle the famous boxing match between Mohammed Ali and George Foreman. This is a vivid document of an amazing three-day festival of salsa that introduced Latin music to African audiences and became one of the most legendary performances in salsa history. Features Celia Cruz playing with some of the hottest Latin musicians such as Ray Barretto Santos Colon Cheo Feliciano Larry Harlow Pupi Lagarretta Hector Lavoe Nicky Marrero Ismael Miranda Ismael Quintana Roberto Roena Jorge Santana Yomo Toro and Bobby Valentino. Tracklist: 1. Kymbala 2. Guantanemera 3. En Orbita 4. El Raton 5. Mi Gente 6. Ponte Duro 7. Fania Theme
With a suitcase full of song and hearts filled with passion two brothers come to America in search of a dream... In 1952 Cuban brothers Cesar and Nestor Castillo arrive in America with a suitcase full of songs and an ambition to make their fortune. By day they work hard but by night as the rhythms pound they dream of the money women and fame that their exciting haunting and sultry brand of mambo music will bring... Based on Oscar Hijuelo's Pulitzer Prize winning novel The Mambo Kings Play Songs Of Love.
The rural town of Shellby has been dying ever since the new highway passed it by. Tourists no longer stop at BETSY'S CAFE for lunch or at JOHNNY'S GARAGE for gas. But Joey and his pals have a plan. When business gets really slow a DETOUR sign and a few nails on the highway solve their problem. But in time this seemingly harmless prank turns into something far more sinister. Some of the travelers begin to disappear...especially if that traveler happens to be a woman. Such is the case with Chrissy who is running from her husband but suddenly finds herself running for her life! She seemingly vanishes into thin air...but where did she go? Is everyone in Shellby involved in her disappearance? And who will find her first?...the police?...the psychopathic killer?...or the sadistic pervert?
Cruzin' chronicles a 12 day, 1000 mile bike ride from northern to southern Vietnam. The film focuses on former Olympian, Antonio 'Tony' Cruz and 13 of his closest friends and bike enthusiasts. It's considered one of the most rigorous leisure rides due to steep climbs and massive rollers. This is an entirely experimental film: the cameras are always on the riders which allows the audience to be immersed in their actual journey. The idea was to depict the camaraderie between friends and...
Manolete is about legendary matador Manuel Rodriguez Sanchez (Brody) and his love affair with actress Lupe Sino (Cruz). The film is set in 1940s Spain and tells the story of matador Sanchez's infatuation with Sino which continued until his death in the bullring in 1947 at 30.
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