In the early 1960s British pop groups conquered the world. But as the Beatles, the Stones, the Shadows, the Dave Clark Five, the Yardbirds and many others took to the stage they had one thing in common – they shared the platform with Vox amplifiers. Some of the nation’s top professional musicians including Brian May,Continue reading “Vox Pop: How Dartford Powered the British Beat Boom – 2011”
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The Universe, UFO: The Real Deal – 2011
The enterprising alien who wants to visit Earth faces a number of daunting challenges. This program examines the advanced technologies he would need with an emphasis on concepts for interstellar travel humans are exploring. Director : Jim Hense Cast : Alex Filippenko|Andrew Ng|Clifford V. Johnson|Erik Thompson|Kevin R. Grazier|Lucianne Walkowicz|Richard Obousy|Seth Shostak|William Alschuler Genre : Documentary|HistoryContinue reading “The Universe, UFO: The Real Deal – 2011”
Secret Access: The Vatican – 2011
The film takes you on a journey inside the Vatican like you’ve never seen it before. From the ancient “City of the Dead” beneath St. Peter’s basilica to the vaults of the Secret Archives, to the Pope’s private offices and TV room. The show also explores the long and tumultuous relationship between the Vatican andContinue reading “Secret Access: The Vatican – 2011”
Created Cosmos – 2011
The vastness of space boggles the mind, and the beauty and diversity we find there demands a Creator. Take an awe-inspiring tour through our own solar system plus nebulae, galaxies, and more with this just-released new version of Created Cosmos—the popular creation-based planetarium program from the Creation Museum. This special edition has brand new effectsContinue reading “Created Cosmos – 2011”
Britain’s Most Fragile Treasure – 2011
Historian Dr Janina Ramirez unlocks the secrets of a centuries-old masterpiece in glass. At 78 feet in height, the famous East Window at York Minster is the largest medieval stained-glass window in the country and it was the creative vision of a single artist – a mysterious master craftsman called John Thornton, one of theContinue reading “Britain’s Most Fragile Treasure – 2011”
Dirty Hearts – 2011
In 1945, Japan surrendered to the United States and the Second World War was over. Right? Wrong. For eighty percent of the Japanese community in Brazil, Japan had won the war and defeat was nothing more than American propaganda. The few immigrants that accepted the truth were persecuted. Some were hunted down and assassinated –Continue reading “Dirty Hearts – 2011”
If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front – 2011
Filmmaker Marshall Curry explores the inner workings of the Earth Liberation Front, a revolutionary movement devoted to crippling facilities involved in deforestation, while simultaneously offering a profile of Oregon ELF member Daniel McGowan, who was brought up on terrorism charges for his involvement with the radical group. Director : Marshall Curry|Sam Cullman Cast : GenreContinue reading “If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front – 2011”
Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow – 2011
In 1782, King Jeong-jo of Joseon asks detective K to investigate a series of murders related to a case of corruption within the government. Director : Kim Sok-yun Cast : Han Ji-min|Jeong In-gi|Kim Myung-min|Kim Tae-hoon|Lee Jae-yong|Nam Sung-jin|Oh Dal-su|Woo Hyeon|Ye Soo-jung Genre : Action|Comedy|Crime|History|Mystery Release Date : 1/27/2011 Country : South Korea
King Naresuan 3 – 2011
The legend of King Naresuan continues with this third of four chapters and tells the story of King Naresuan, Thai’s chivalric king and warrior in the Ayutthaya era who fought against the invasion of Burmese troops that wanted to overpower the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Director : Chatrichalerm Yukol Cast : Chatchai Plengpanich|Nopachai Chaiyanam|Praptpadol Suwanbang|Sorapong Chatree|Wanchana Sawatdee|WinthaiContinue reading “King Naresuan 3 – 2011”
Shattered – 2011
A microcosm of China past and present flows through Xu Tong’s intimate docu “Shattered,” in which the maverick indie filmmaker continues to refine his techniques and concerns shown in his previous “Wheat Harvest” and “Fortune Teller.” Director : Xu Tong Cast : 唐希信 Genre : Documentary|History Release Date : 10/1/2011 Country : China