Although Idomeneo is one of Mozart's lesser known operas it sparkles with the composer's usual brilliant melodies. Glyndebourne became the main advocate of the opera in the 50s and 60s and yet despite this Idomeneo was still considered by 1974 something of a rarity.During a ferocious storm Idomeneo the King of Crete makes a vow to Neptune offering a sacrifice (the first human being Idomeneo sees) in return for the god's help in bringing his ship safely to shore. As it turns out this is his own son Idamante. This dilemma can only be solved by the unselfish love of Ilia who is willing to give her life in his stead.Richard Lewis once again confirms his position as the world's leading exponent of this opera in the title role of Idomeneo with Josephine Barstow equally mesmerising in her portrayal of Elettra's agony. This significantly shortened version begins with Idomeneo alone on the beach after having survived the fierce storm. John Cox uses strikingly dark staging echoing the drama of the action and according to Mozart's original directions includes drowning sailors and the infamous Act II sea monster.
When Stanley (Wilson) first meets the smart successful and gorgeous Diana (Richards) he instantly knows that she is the perfect girl for him. So when he finally works up the nerve to ask her out and she unexpectedly says yes Stanley does everything he can to make their date the perfect night on the town! Once the big night finally arrives however anything that can go wrong does go wrong thanks to the constant interruptions of an unwelcome wacko who's convinced that he's doin
Alexandre Dumas' classic story tells of three noble French Swordsmen: Porthos Athos and Aramis who have promised their loyalty to France and its throne. Along with D'Artagnon a loyal guardian they come together to fight for honour and truth. These three brave musketeers are the only men who can stop the evil Cardinal Richelieu from gaining power over King Louis XIII. They succeed in preventing him from taking the crown of France and creating a horrible war for their country.
Police detective Tom Canboro (Gary Busey) led a normal happy life surrounded by his wife and family. But one night all that changed. Tom finds himself battling with more than thieves and thugs as he becomes entangled in the activities of an underground group who possess frightening psychic powers. These powers are unleashed and directed at his family. Before he can reach them a mysterious force takes control of his car and thrusts it headlong into an oncoming truck. Years later Tom wakes up from a deep coma in a hospital bed. As he returns to consciousness he finds himself in a new world unlike anything he could have imagined...
In 1954 four athletes across three continents were trying to run a mile under the milestone 4 minute mark. Based on Roger Bannister's sporting achievement this film is a story of dedication perseverance and glory.
Stanley (Luke Wilson) has worked with Diana (Denise Richards) and harbored a crush for a quite a while. When he finally gets the courage to ask for and secure a date with her, he wants everything to go perfectly - but he couldn't have expected the unexpected.On the way to the date, Stanley accidentally bumps into homeless Phil (Jay Lacopo) with his car, and finds he's being stalked for the rest of the night. He keeps popping up during his attempt at a romantic date with Diana--not the usual makings for romance, but will true love win out regardless.
This programme features interviews with Phil Lynott and his wife Caroline Crowther who speaks about him for the first time since his death. It also includes rare concert and television footage clips from some of the great Thin Lizzy gigs and classic Thin Lizzy videos. Brian Downey Scott Gorham Brian Robertson Eric Bell and Gary Moore managers Chris Morrison and Chris O'Donnell and rock stars Jon Bon Jovi Slash Bono Bob Geldof Huey Lewis Van Morrison Mark Knopfler and Midge Ure.
A vintage live performance from the original La Guns line up: Tracii Phil Steve Kelly & Mick. As well as the full live set this great DVD also features a photo gallery & bonus interviews with the band.
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