November 12th, 2012

Where Did I Put… My Memory?

Memory loss is a growing epidemic, as we live longer and have more and more information to forget.  Are we all doomed to lose our minds? Or are there ways to keep our memories – and even make them better?  If you can lose your memory, can you find it?

“Where Did I Put… My Memory?” goes on a worldwide quest for answer.  We visit “The World Memory Championships” and quiz champion Ben Pridmore on the secret to his phenomenal memory; meet The Rappin’ Mathematician, a Californian teacher who has revolutionized math class by teaching in rhyming rap; talk to “Brain Trainers” to learn state’of’the’science memory techniques; and encounter “The Woman Who Can’t Forget”, who recalls every hour and minute of her life since 14!

-Liner Notes

November 12th, 2012

Great Circle – The Viking Discovery of the Americas

The 100, 000-year journey…

When the Vikings sailed to the Americas and met the inhabitants in 1000 A.D. the human race came full circle… in Newfoundland.

An audio adventure…

With world-renowned experts, drama, sound and music.  Ancient Norse sagas and modern scientific evidence bring to life the Viking Discovery of the Americas.

November 12th, 2012

Rock Cries Out – The Best Of the Fishers of Men Video

Produced by Steve Thomson

November 12th, 2012

Love the People – 20 True-Life Stories From Today’s Newfoundland

“A Panorama of Newfoundlanders!

Actors, Artists, Beluga Strokers, Blacksmiths, Cardboard Boat Racers, Car Crazies, Cod Chasers, Classy Pianists, Cliff Hangers, Crab Catchers, Dog Devotees, Eagle Snappers, Gospel Rockers, Sailing Ship Reparirmen, Speeding Dragsters, Square Dancers, Storm Survivers, Theatre Builders, and Whale Talkers!

See their Stories!”

– Liner Notes

November 12th, 2012

Jean Claude Roy – Sun In My Hands

This intimate documentary is a moving visual portrait of painter Jean Claude Roy. Its been said no one can pass by one of his paintings without being captured.  His vibrant, colourful, energetic approach puts him in a unique class that is reserved for the very few.

November 12th, 2012

Ferron – Girl on a Road

“I did my best to follow the calling of my soul…”

So sings lesbian singer/songwriter Ferron, ‘Girl On A Road’.  The Road…that ubiquitous metaphor, the chronicler of journeys.  In the dynamic new film for Gerry Rogers (‘My Left Breast’, ‘Pleasant Street’), the road serves as both the metaphor for the directin of a life, and the literal narrative thread; tracing ferron’s reunion with her band and thir first concert trek together in over a decade.

Part performance film, part biopic, ‘Ferron: girl on a road’ traces the life, the songs, the loves, the heartbreaks anmd the  pioneering path carved by a true folk legend.  Intimate, and sweeping all at once, this film moves beyond ‘chronicle’ and captures in word and song, the essence of a visionary artist, and the soul of an icon.

-Liner Notes

November 12th, 2012

Keeping Up With Cathy Jones

“Keeping Up with Cathy Jones” is a biographical romp through the life and times of this outrageously funny lady of stage, screen and television.  From the  first celluloid glimpses of “CATHY AT 16″, “THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES”, her one woman shows and stand-up routines to interview clips with Cathy, her family and friends, this is a highly charged bio-pic; a salute to Newfoundland’s comic genius.”

– Liner Notes

November 9th, 2012

Kevin Collins – From An Island to An Island Volume 1

Please join award winning singer/songwriter Kevin Collins on a music filled journey throughout the beautiful country of Ireland, the land of his ancestors, as he brings a piece of Ireland back to you!  Also, Kevin allows us to share memories and insight into his musical career and personal life.

November 9th, 2012

To Dublin With Love

In the cruel month of March, twelve performers and forty of their fans they call Hare Heads, pack their bags and head to Ireland to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of THE MARCH HARE.  During a two week tour the crowd travel by bus from Dublin to Waterford, Dun Laoghaire to Cork and places in between.  There’s no shortage of talent on the tour bus as it makes its way across Ireland.  Michael Crummey, Joel Hynes, Lisa Moore, Pamela Morgan, Kyran Pittman and Des Walsh delight the crowds gathered in pubs and castles to hear some of the best music, poetry and writing in Newfoundland has to offer.  TO DUBLIN WITH LOVE.

November 9th, 2012

Daniel Payne – Learning the Newfoundland Button Accordion Volume 2

Take your playing to the next level with this easy-to-use interactive DVD. In Volume 2, well known reels, jigs, singles and waltzes are used to illustrate challenging new techniques.

The Basses: Get your left hand work to bring rhythm and drive to your music.

Ornaments and Harmony: Take a plain tune and dress it up with these right hand techniques.

New Keys and Cross Row Playing: Want to play in C on a G row? In A on a D row? Learn to cross the rows and play “inside out” and harness the full potential of your accordion!