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DVD FullscreenSKU: D34690
This collection of outrageous short films from Troma Films includes "The Nothing Deal," about LSD smugglers; "Reds Breakfast," involving a lovable serial killer; "Zitlover"--'nuff said; and "Harry Knuckles," an outrageous spy parody. Who needs Sundance and Slamdance when you have Tromadance? Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital ... more
$14.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D43203
An outre array of short films are offered in this selection of Tromadance entries. Among the selections are "Mondo Ford," which surmises Gerald Ford, Bigfoot and others are responsible for the death of JFK; "30 Minutes or Less," surveying the wacky customers visited by a pizza delivery boy; "Arrowhead Beer," ... more
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FullscreenSKU: D88486
"The festival of the people" returns with more Troma-riffic entries to please the twisted interests of the discerning independent film fan! Features the hoops-themed "Dribble"; fu-tastic felines doing their thing, in "Kung-Fu Kitties"; Chicago dealing with the wrath of an irritated Skunksquatch, in "Skunk Ape!?"; and many more highly ... more
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FullscreenSKU: D88487
No money? No stars? No three-act structure? No problem! Welcome to the Tromadance Film Festival, where passion, courage, raw talent, and a taste for the offbeat gets you through the door. This fourth volume of festival favorites includes such awe-inspiring and self-explanatory titles such as "Lick-It Man," "Revenge of the Killer Meat!," ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D92027
Lights (if at all possible), camera (kind of necessary), action (however strangely you might define it)!!! Fresh from Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, this mind-boggling sampler of independent short films from the 7th annual Tromadance Film Festival includes "The Amnesia Party," "Unicorn," "P.S. I'm Spaceface," "Bum Runner," and ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D36707
The highly personal, innovatively told works of this seminal American avant-garde filmmaker have never failed to fascinate, and are now collected on one disc: "Meshes of the Afternoon" (1943), "At Land" (1944), "A Study in Choreography for the Camera" (1945), "Ritual in Transfigured Time" (1946), "Meditation on Violence" (1948), and ... more
$29.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D75686
Cinematic visionary Maya Deren is the focus of this celebratory documentary examining her groundbreaking films. Through excerpts from such mesmerizing masterpieces as "Meshes of the Afternoon," "Ritual in Transfigured Time," and "At Land," as well as archival footage and interviews with contemporaries Stan Brakhage, Jonas Mekas and ... more
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SKU: D00296
What goes into a hard day's work? For filmmaker Phill Niblock, it's partially made up of the fascinating motions and rhythms performed by human hands while engaged in manual labor, activities he captures beautifully in these intriguing avant-garde documentaries. This collection of experimental films includes examinations of cow milking, ... more
$24.99
SKU: D01248
Pursuing the arts by way of painting, music, and filmmaking, Enid Baxter Blader has enjoyed acclaim through her portrayals of authentic rural life. This collection of her work includes the short films "Blind Town/Downhome Sublime" (2000), "They Will Cure What Ails" (2001), "Secret Apocalyptic Love Diaries" (2007), "Local 909er" (2008), ... more
$19.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D02741
While mainstream hits of the 1920s through the 1950s pulled mass audiences into movie theaters, avant-garde filmmakers such as Dudley Murphy, Sidney Peterson, Dimitri Kirsanoff, Mary Ellen Bute, and others busily crafted unusual works of cinematic art that exploded the possibilities of the form. This two-disc set of experimental films ... more
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FullscreenSKU: D80338
Culled from film archives across the country, this two-disc survey of experimental and underground cinema boasts more than two dozen eclectic live-action and animated shorts, ranging from drama to documentary and beyond. Works include Shirley Clarke's "Bridges-Go-Round" (1959), "Here I Am" (1962) by Bruce Baillie, Marie Menken's "Go! ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D02912
How many times can you watch things blow up real good at your local multiplex? Ready for something refreshingly...different? The experimental short films from around the world compiled in this presentation include "Ideal" (2000), "L'Eil Lourd Du Voyahe Mexanique" (2003), "Empreinte" (2004), and "Reste-La!" (2006), all from France; "Untitled ... more
$24.99
DVD CriterionSKU: D04071
Thirty short works by Brakhage--including "23rd Psalm Branch: Part I" (1967), "Scenes from Under Childhood Section #1" (1967), "Murder Psalm" (1980), and hand-painted films from the "Persian Series"--are included in this three-disc retrospective. 7 1/2 hrs. total. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo, Dolby ... more
$39.99
DVD CriterionSKU: D39101
Twenty-six of Brakhage's works--including "Desistfilm" (1954), "Window Water Baby Moving" (1959), "Mothlight" (1963), "The Act of Seeing with One's Own Eyes" (1971), "I...Dreaming" (1988), and and "Stellar" (1993)--are included in this two-disc retrospective. 4 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; interview; ... more
$39.99
Brakhage(1999)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D75687
Throughout his lengthy career, filmmaking pioneer Stan Brakhage created nearly 400 works of cinematic art entirely on his own terms. Featuring rare interviews and archival footage, as well as clips from such celebrated works as "Window Water Baby Moving," "Mothlight" and "Dante's Quartet," this documentary explores Brakhage's unique ... more
$29.99
SKU: D10012
"Those cats were fast as lightning/In fact it was a little bit fright'ning/But they fought with expert timing," and now you can see nine short films that celebrate the art of kung fu fighting! With "Dare," "Gung-Ho," "Prison Warz," "Cradle of the Blind," "Kung Fu Legends: Turbo," and four more adventures, this collection is a feast ... more
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SKU: D10013
"They were chopping them up and they were chopping them down/It's an ancient Chinese art and everybody knew their part," and in this high-kicking collection of nine action-packed short films, you'll see an array of martial artists kung fu fighting! Includes "I.C.O.N.," "Enter the Grill Master," "Battle in the Park," "Mercenary for Hire," ... more
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SKU: D10927
This second program of experimental films from the Middle East and North Africa features unique glimpses of the diverse artistic voices found in the regions. Includes "Don't Do to Her What You Did to Me" (1998), "Nouba" (2000), "Amer & Nasser: Iraqi Brothers" (2003), "I Swam in the Sea Last Week..." (2003), "Saving Face" (2003), "Before ... more
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SKU: D13132
Seduction--in various forms --is the theme of this compilation of innovative short films. An elderly woman looks back on her life and loves in the Norwegian film "Kom" (1995); "Anticpating Sarah" (1997) depicts the meeting between a returning soldier and the woman with whom he corresponded by mail; the participants in a disastrous blind ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D24871
Sixteen short films, all entries in the innovative digital film festival Resfest, are featured on this groundbreaking compilation. Includes "Tongues and Taxis," "Pasta for War," "Luz," "Latin Alive," "Deformer," "Snack and Drink" and more. 120 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; audio commentary.
$19.99
SKU: D41693
A sampling of the best shorts and music videos from the world of digital media are compiled in this impressive collection. Includes "Delusions in Modern Primitivism," "Sweet," Oscar-nominees "More" and "Copy Shop," and many others. 117 min. Soundtrack: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailers; more.
$19.99
SKU: D41694
"Home Road Movies," "The Subconscious Art of Graffiti Removal" and Sundance Film Festival-winner "Terminal Bar" highlight this cutting-edge aggregation of digital short films culled from the current crop of Resfest entries. 105 min. Soundtrack: English; audio commentary.
$19.99
SKU: D35910
This collection of mesmerizing short films from self-styled "moving image alchemist" Chel White is a beguiling kaleidoscope of live action and animation. Made with precision and infused with poetry, White's films featured in this compilation are "Dirt" (1998), "Passage" (2002), "Eclipse" (2003), "Magda" (2004), "A Painful Glimpse into ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D35958
It's a veritable "who's who" of experimental artists featured in this compilation of works spotlighting issues of identity and the idiosyncrasies of personality. Features Anthony Goicolea's "Tea Party," Lynn Hershman Leeson's "Roberta, DiNA," Erik Levine's "More Man," Kristin Lucas' "Involuntary Reception," Jill Magid's "Evidence Locker," ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D98935
Capturing the art of live performance can be tricky on film, but it is never less than compelling in these 10 fascinating short films. Features Marilyn Arsem's "Undertow," Rob List's "Folly Series," Julia Oldham's "Pull, Dagger, Night Spider, Scuttle," Maria Olson's "Black or White," Nina Yuen's "Don," and five more. 72 min. total. ... more
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SKU: D40247
Experimental filmmaker Eileen Maxson has some things to say about watching television, VHS tapes, meteorologists, and more, in this set of moody and humorous short films. See how the "transmedia Cindy Sherman for the YouTube generation" sees her world--and yours--in this wild and challenging collection. 25 min. total. Soundtrack: English. ... more
$19.99
SKU: D40466
Who better to profile an artist than another artist? Filmmaker Ahearn mounts unusual profiles of noted artists who have impacted his own life and works, including Kiki Smith, Tom Otterness, Martin Wong, and Colette, as well as his twin brother, John, and his wife, Jane Dickson. Includes "Kiki in the Flesh," "Jane in Peepland," "Uberfrau," ... more
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SKU: D82433
Experimental filmmaker Mark Street asks New York City passers-by if they are "Happy?" (2000); takes a "Brooklyn Promenade" (2001) shortly after the events of 9/11; works on a video diary with "A Year" (2006); restores some "coming attractions" junk, in "Trailer Trash" (2008); visits an artists' collective in Uruguay, in "Cuadro Por ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D97640
Inventive, captivating and often hilarious, the short films of William Wegman helped establish the Weimaraner-loving video artist and photographer as one of the most creative voices of the late 20th century. Spanning from 1970 to 1999, this collection of 168 short films--including "Spit Sandwich" (1970), "Reels 1-7" (1970 to 1977), ... more
$44.99
SKU: D10372
William Wegman's adorable canine stars Fay Ray, Battina, Crooky, and Chundo don human clothes once again to star in this action-adventure spoof of Hardy Boys mysteries. When the Hardly "boys" discover their Aunt Gladiola missing, they sniff out an evil plot targeting Maine's water supply. 120 min. Soundtrack: English; audio commentary ... more
$19.99
SKU: D99381
A longtime champion of the Super-8 format since he first began making movies in the 1980s, renegade filmmaker Danny Plotnick made a name for himself with a series of acclaimed shorts blending lowbrow and art house sensibilities. This compilation includes the films "Skate Witches" (1986), "Flip About Flip" (1990), "Steel Belted Romeos" ... more
$19.99
Picture Of Light(1994)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D99548
Traveling far into the Canadian Arctic, filmmaker Peter Mettler aims to capture the mysterious beauty of the Northern Lights. Awaiting the appearance of the aurora borealis in an isolated motel during the deep chill of winter, Mettler and his team meet locals who describe--or try to--the unique and mystical appeal of the spectacular ... more
$29.99
SKU: D99559
Using his own body as part of the canvas, American experimental artist Dennis Oppenheim explores ideas surrounding communication, transformation, and physical risk. Featuring appearances by his son and daughter (also a part of his artistic creations), this presentation of Oppenheim's work stretches the very boundaries of creativity. ... more
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DVD CriterionSKU: D07702
Before passing away in 1984 at the age of 48, Ohio-born Hollis Frampton had evolved from a still photographer and poet into an experimental filmmaker who had a reputation for redefining the nature of movies. This compilation of his 16mm works includes 24 films from 1966-79, such as "Surface Tension" (1968), "Zorns Lemma" (1970), "(nostalgia)" ... more
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SKU: D80003
Composer John Cage described this project as "a piece of music, indeterminate in form and detail," which used sounds from a variety of New York locations, picked up by microphones at the time of performance, along with household appliances and frequency generators instead of musical instruments. The only complete performance of "Variations ... more
$24.99
FullscreenSKU: D46637
Fusing sport, dance, and innovative technology, American artist Robert Rauschenberg created a stunning performance piece at the 69th Regiment Armory in New York City. A traditional game of tennis takes on the qualities of avant-garde dance as the rackets' impacts create aural tones which activate dramatic lighting effects. 34 min. Standard; ... more
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Blaze Glory(1969)
FullscreenSKU: D49241
Inventive and hilarious, this short spoof of the western genre mixes live action and pixilation to create a rollicking world where everyone rides invisible horses. When the Purple Sage stagecoach is robbed by some varmints, the patriotic Blaze--wearing a red, white, and blue costume--steps in to save the day. With the voice of Ted Cassidy. ... more
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SKU: D35897
Sir Michael Redgrave recites while images, both real and animated, tell Samuel Coleridge's famous epic poem in two parts. "The Life of Samuel Coleridge" recounts the poet's struggles growing up in 18th-century London, followed by a provocative audio-visual representation of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." 60 min. Soundtrack: English ... more
$19.99
DVD Double FeatSKU: D40006
First, "merry pranksters" Peter Fischli and David Weiss take "The Point of Least Resistance" and make their debut film a bizarre, visually inventive buddy film teaming a rat and a bear who hope to take the Los Angeles art world by storm. Next, "The Right Way" picks up the saga of this (very) odd couple as they travel through some unforgiving ... more
$29.99
The Way Things Go(1991)
FullscreenSKU: D28618
Watch as Peter Fischli and David Weiss, known as "the merry pranksters of visual art," construct a 100-foot kinetic sculpture, comprised of such everyday objects as tires, chairs, tables, teakettles, balloons, shoes and ladders, inside a warehouse. What follows is an enthralling chain reaction of movement and carefully constructed chaos ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D20137
This disturbing collection of shorts features provocative meditations on life's most morbid obsessions. "Le Poem" (1986) depicts a real autopsy, set to the reading of an Arthur Rimbaud poem; Olivier Smolders' "Adoration" (1999) shows what happens when a young man's deranged lusts get the better of him; Rozz Williams, late poet and leader ... more
$24.99
SKU: D75741
Disturbing, insightful and wickedly funny, this adaptation of Eric Bogosian's acclaimed stage show features an unflinching examination of life in a post-9/11 world. Through a variety of offbeat characters--including a smarmy Hollywood producer and an influential spiritual guru--Bogosian presents an honest look at the triumphs and turmoil ... more
$26.99
SKU: D42493
Underground filmmaker Ken Jacobs uses the early silent "New York City 'Ghetto' Fish Market" (1903), produced by the Edison Manufacturing Company, as the starting point for this innovative audiovisual exploration. Fascinated by every frame of the Edison documentary, Brooklyn native Jacobs employs surprising enhancements to the cinematic ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D05674
In one of his final stage turns before his death from AIDS, Ron Vawter is seen in his acclaimed one-man show about the life of gay performance artist Jack Smith, whose underground films helped define the '60s "camp aesthetic." Bedecked in wild harem drag, Vawter brings this influential avant-garde legend to life. 60 min. Standard; Soundtrack: ... more
$19.99
Roy Cohn/Jack Smith(1995)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D81357
One was a right-wing McCarthy follower who persecuted gays although he himself was a homosexual; the other a flamboyant performer and underground filmmaker who became known as the "godfather of camp." In this funny, touching, and insightful stage show, Ron Vawter plays both Cohn and Smith, showing how their disparate lives were, at ... more
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God Said, "Ha!"(1998)
WidescreenSKU: D33753
Former "SNL" regular Julia Sweeney brings her acclaimed one-woman stage show to the screen. Mixing laughs with drama, Sweeney recounts her brother's struggle with terminal lymphatic cancer, the stress brought about by his moving into her house along with their parents, and Sweeney's own bout with cervical cancer. 86 min. Widescreen ... more
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Via Dolorosa(2000)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D47300
Powerful, poetic and deeply personal, this one-man show by British playwright and screenwriter David Hare ("The Hours") focuses on his eye-opening journey to the Middle East. As he recounts harrowing experiences in Israel and Palestine, Hare presents a stunning examination of all that is wrong in the troubled region--and all that is ... more
$24.99
The Severed Head Network(2000)
DVD WidescreenSKU: D52479
A collection of eight short films concentrating on the dark, raucous and sometimes erotic side of humanity are gathered for this video featuring such filmmakers as Tommy Biondo, Chad Eivins, Eric Stanze, and others. Among the shorts included are "Faith in Nothing," "Vomire," and "Satisfaction." 87 min. total. Widescreen; Soundtrack: ... more
$14.99
The Vagina Monologues(2002)
FullscreenSKU: D28950
The controversial off-Broadway stage show that went on to become a worldwide sensation comes to home video in a special one-woman production featuring creator Eve Ensler. As Ensler talks candidly on stage about her own and other women's sexuality--and the mystery, exploitation and stigma society attaches to same--interviews with a variety ... more
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SKU: D66184
As funny as it is affecting, this captivating documentary examines the international movement committed to ending violence towards women that was inspired by Eve Ensler's hit one-woman Broadway show "The Vagina Monologues." Includes appearances and interviews with Jane Fonda, Salma Hayek, Isabella Rossellini, Rosie Perez, Rosario Dawson, ... more
$26.99
1 Giant Leap(2002)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D33270
Musicians, artists, authors and filmmakers from around the world come together to celebrate their similarities and revel in their differences on this innovative collaboration conceived by visual artists Jamie Catto and Duncan Bridgeman. Includes appearances by Kurt Vonnegut, Michael Stipe, Dennis Hopper, Speech, Baaba Maal and many ... more
$24.99
Ant Farm Video(2003)
DVD FS & WSSKU: D85192
Since forming in 1968, the multimedia artists collective known as the Ant Farm have been pushing the limits of video and performance art. This compilation features some of their most outrageous bits, including "Media Burn," in which a pair of spacesuit-clad men drive a souped up 1959 Cadillac Biarritz into a flaming pyramid of TV sets; ... more
$29.99
WidescreenSKU: D76404
Looking for some insight into how men think? Then check out this performance of Robert Dubac's winning one-man show, recorded in front of a capacity crowd. While waiting for his estranged fiancee to call him, Dubac analyzes his romantic experiences and attempts to figure out how and why guys act like they do. What results is a ... more
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$9.99
SKU: D95198
Enter the decidedly demented world of mask-wearing, wheelchair-bound former model/amputee/performance artist Shaye Saint John with this unforgettable compilation of her greatest short films. As Saint John participates in such head-scratching activities as feeding a stray cat Cheerios and hanging out with her charred doll friend Kiki, ... more
$14.99
To Care(2005)
DVD WidescreenSKU: D35961
The beguiling melodies of Italian musicians Mirco Uguccioni and Maurizio Ottavi (aka Rolf and Fonky) are accompanied by the video art of Scott Pagano. The visuals use varying degrees of density, complexity, and a mesmerizing palette of colors to enhance the atmosphere of Rolf and Fonky's emotional music. Pieces include "To Care," "Nothing," ... more
$34.99
Deconstructing Major Tom(2005)
FullscreenSKU: D52203
Inspired by the David Bowie classic "Space Oddity," German artist Christian Wiehle's multimedia play "Major Tom Science Fiction Performance" mixes live performance, video, and an original electronica score to follow the song's astronaut protagonist (Wobine Bosch) through a bewildering series of environments. 90 min. Standard; Soundtracks: ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D85847
A treasure trove of 155 little-seen films that stretch the boundaries of cinema's possibilities, this seven-disc set features avant-garde accomplishments from legendary figures such as Welles, Eisenstein and Lubitsch, as well as the works of lesser-known professionals and amateurs not constricted by mainstream tastes. Volumes include ... more
$99.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D85848
The subject of filmmakers' infatuations since the origins of cinema, the "city that never sleeps" is captured in all its glory with this collection of unique films from 1894-1941, providing a master class of avant-garde film style. Films include "The Blizzard" (1899), "Coney Island at Night" (1905) by Edwin S. Porter, Charles Sheeler ... more
$24.99
Drift(2005)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D87409
This experimental feature finds visual artist Leah Singer teaming with Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth to produce the mesmerizing blend of images and sounds that resulted from Singer's improvised manipulation of dual 16mm projectors, mixed together with music, sound effects, and texts created by Ranaldo. 58 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English ... more
$34.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D93386
Want to experience the charm and exhilaration of a Brooklyn film festival in your own home? Check out this first collection of prize-winning shorts assembled by Joe Pacheco, curator of the Brooklyn Independent Cinema Series. Among the 10 shorts included are "Grand Luncheonette" (2005), a charming documentary focused on the last days ... more
$19.99
SKU: D93400
Five films from the popular bicoastal film festival's 2005 entries are showcased in this entertaining program. A young woman experiences a lifetime's worth of misery in a single day "On the Couch"; to "Lift" from someone's pocket requires the skills of a pro, and not one who could be distracted by a mark's uncommon beauty; "God's Hand" ... more
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Day Is Done(2006)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D03034
L.A. artist Mike Kelley's feature-length musical employs avant-garde techniques to relate compelling depictions of the unique American subculture of the high school stage production. Drawing from found photographs in yearbooks, the film re-creates and stylizes the images and mixes them into a fractured narrative, with appearances by ... more
$39.99
Notes On Marie Menken(2006)
SKU: D08758
Revered as the "mother of avant-garde film," underground filmmaker Marie Menken inspired and worked with notable artists like Andy Warhol, Stan Brakhage, Jonas Mekas, and more. From her early days as an abstract painter to her famed status as a Warhol superstar, this absorbing documentary profiles the life and work of this influential ... more
$34.99
Destricted(2006)
SKU: D08799
This collection of eight explicit short films follows the art world's most controversial provocateurs as they survey the line between art and pornography. In a series of provocative, bizarre, and even comical scenarios, these bold individuals--director Larry Clark, artist Marina Abramovic, photographer Sam Taylor Wood, and more--push ... more
$24.99
Color + Modulation(2006)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D35959
Old media meets new in this stunning, kaleidoscopic program featuring 16mm film stock hand-painted frame by frame and then transformed using the digital technology of desktop computers. These eight "film paintings" create a lighthearted and gorgeous show of abstract atmospheres, accompanied by original music scores. 60 min. Standard; ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D35960
Light artist Lynn Augstein utilizes manipulated halogen sources to produce an entrancing and immersive work of video atmosphere. Augstein's images are accompanied by music from noted ambient artists such as Steve Roach, David Parsons, Ranga, Om, A Produce, and Dwight Loop. 88 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
$24.99
SKU: D92337
Rejoice in the beauty of everyday images enhanced by the artistry of mixed media master Takagi Masakatsu with this special program. A kaleidoscopic celebration of life, the collection of Masakatsu's digitally enhanced images is accompanied by a unique music and effects soundtrack also created by the artist. Soundtrack: music score.
$15.99
SKU: D92703
This unique collection of experimental films celebrates the work of unconventional and acclaimed filmmaker Hilary Harris. Harris explores abstract motion in his shorts "Longhorn" (1951) and "Highway" (1958); profiles dancer Betty de Jong in the award-winning "9 Variations" (1966); and pioneers time-lapse cinematography with his epic, ... more
$29.99
Unloosened And Root(2006)
SKU: D93395
Fusing artist David Dixon's video, sculpture, and performance art with a fictional narrative meditating on the nature of modern mortality, this challenging film explores the phenomenon of death and the rituals associated with loss. From a Viking funeral to the celebrations of Mardi Gras, this unusual film defies convention and explores ... more
$14.99
The Real In Fairytales(2006)
SKU: D93398
Five works by acclaimed experimental filmmaker Jadina Lilien make up this mesmerizing compilation of short films. Fascinated by the boundary between the real and the imaginary, the New York-based Lilien freely combines elements of the everyday and the fanciful to create a world where human consciousness is liberated from its traditional ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D93995
Born in South Korea and educated in Germany, American artist Nam June Paik gained notoriety in the 1960s as the world's first "video artist," using the medium of television--and the physical appliances themselves--to inform his experimental art. This documentary explores Paik's life and works, including interviews with friends, colleagues, ... more
$29.99
DVD WidescreenSKU: D00147
Tony Award-nominated cabaret drag duo Justin Bond and Kenny Mellman (aka Kiki and Herb) put on a delectably crazy live act at New York City's Knitting Factory. Mixing subversive satire of a decidedly leftist bent with music, Kiki (the torch singer and inebriated monologist) and Herb (the gay male pianist) perform "Song Against Sex," ... more
$24.99
SKU: D30920
In 1975, Dutch-born artist and filmmaker Bas Jan Ader left his California home to begin a daring trip across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the performance art piece "In Search of the Miraculous." Lost at sea and presumed dead when his empty boat was discovered, Ader became larger than life in the contemporary art world. His story is ... more
$24.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D40831
Simultaneously odd, nostalgic, and engaging, this compilation of amateur home movies offers a stunning selection of unusual images that illuminate the simple joys of people around the world and reveal an array of fascinating (and sometimes frightening) moments in time. You won't be bored with this collection of 22 homespun masterworks! ... more
$24.99
SKU: D42632
Mashing together random moments from television broadcasts, TV Sheriff and The Trailbuddies have made their name prospecting for the zaniest images and sounds from the television spectrum and arranging them in mind-bending compilations. This collection of the Los Angeles video band's most outrageous remixes satirizes and celebrates ... more
$24.99
SKU: D46687
The real and the unreal are brought together in a mesmerizing collage of textures, shapes, and colors in this panoramic program featuring moving images created by artist Eric Koziol. The human element, shapes from nature, the art of dance, and otherworldly environments all congeal to create a hypnotic, continuously looping series of ... more
$24.99
SKU: D94690
Only the creator of "Spiderman of the Rings" could bring you this bizarre collision of footage from Arnold Schwarzenegger films and absurdist electronic music. Check out what composer Dan Deacon and collaborator Jimmy Joe Roche have come up with as Deacon's wild soundscape is married to the kaleidoscopic effects applied to clips from ... more
$14.99
Utopia One(2007)
SKU: D98814
Seven experimental shorts by award-winning Australian filmmaker Julian Dahl are included in this compilation. Overflowing with symbolic imagery and poetic ideas, Dahl's acclaimed shorts "Falling," "Puppy Love," "Stream," "Insect," "Alien Baby," and "Go" are featured, as well as the trailer for his 2006 feature "Camjackers." 78 min. ... more
$19.99
SKU: D99380
Designed to be played over and over (in the way one might enjoy replaying a favorite hit song), this cutting-edge fusion of film, video, and music assembled by the audiovisual mavericks behind Addictive TV represents a new direction in experimental film. Sampling, remixing, and digital manipulation are some of the tools used to expand ... more
$19.99
The Comedy Jesus Show(2008)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D90929
Ever wonder what would happen if Jesus returned to Earth? Well, it seems that he has, only this time he's an atheistic comedian. This program in the vein of "Religulous," comprised of standup, sketches, and other multimedia, has Troy Conrad donning the guise of Jesus. He then travels North America while performing the "PowerPoint on ... more
$19.99
SKU: D01400
The hip, alternative online film magazine celebrates a decade of stellar coverage of the cinematic avant-garde with this collection of 14 unique and unforgettable short films. The program includes efforts from such idiosyncratic filmmakers as Animal Charm, Stephanie Barber, Kevin Everson, Leighton Pierce, Deborah Stratman, and others; ... more
$24.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D02915
This two-disc anthology offers a wild showcase for The Art Guys--aka Philadelphia-born Michael Galbreth and Buffalo, New York, native Jack Massing--the unique artists who mix drawing, painting, sculpture, live performance, video, and installations to create playful and challenging works skewering the oddities of modern life. The set ... more
$39.99
Peter Weibel, Rewriter(2009)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D02916
Russian-born conceptual artist Peter Weibel's fascinating body of work is profiled in this program boasting a wide variety of archival materials. Tracking his development from the mid-1960s through 1979, the film shows how Weibel transferred visual ideas from the page to the screen, only to rebel against artistic interpretation and ... more
$29.99
Another Tomorrow(2009)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D02917
What are the latest and greatest works in video art devoted to the exploration of painting, sculpture, photography, film, architecture, and digital media? You'll survey some challenging projects showcased at Austria's Neue Galerie Graz in this compelling program, which includes profiles of exhibitions such as "Gianni Colombo: Ambienti" ... more
$29.99
SKU: D12181
In his first full performance of his own work, American composer David Tudor played the bandoneon, a traditional accordion-like Latin instrument, in an entirely innovative way. With the help of engineers from Bell Telephone Laboratories, Tudor put his instrument on a circuit with an assortment of technological components, resulting ... more
$25.99
SKU: D06630
The late Andy Mann was a legendary artist who became a pioneer in the medium of video. His seminal camera work would go on to become incredibly influential, especially Mann's street tapes that adapted a cinema verite style of shooting. Before his death, Mann left an extensive collection of his art to the Aurora Picture Show in ... more
$19.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D07493
In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks on New York's World Trade Center, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Art Spiegelman issued a graphic novel that detailed the day, his feelings on it, his frantic search for his young daughter, and the Bush administration's exploitation of the tragedy. This release sets narration by John Turturro and ... more
$29.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D15442
Myths and fables from around the world that share a universal message of humanity and environmental awareness are brought to animated life from the Hubley Studios. Includes "Time of the Angels," "People, People, People," "Amazonia" and others. 36 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English mono; scene access.
$24.99
SKU: D11494
Definitive collection of the greatest and grossest animation the world has ever known! Crammed with 35 classics, including "Scotty Opener," "No Neck Joe," "The Cat, Cow and Beautiful Fish," "Finger Food," "Slaughter Day," "Phull Phrontal Phingers," "The Birth of Brian," and more. 100 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital ... more
$19.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D31387
This collection of animated shorts culled from the archives of those wild guys, Spike and Mike, showcases the talent of such artists as Bill Plympton, Anthony Lucas and Philip Hunt. Among the pencil sketch, CGI and claymation pieces included are "Bambi Meets Godzilla," "Nose Hair," "Slim Pickings," "Monkey vs. Robot," and 10 others. ... more
$19.99
SKU: D87052
What's in a name? If the name is "Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation," you know what to expect! The audacious duo presents another round of subversive cartoons to shock and amuse the most jaded of animation fans. Includes "Doggy Style," "Puke a Pound," "Tightened Airport Security," "Horn Dog," "The Two Minute Itch," ... more
$14.99
SKU: D62536
Includes "Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted" and "Spike & Mike's Classic Festival of Animation."
$29.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D87317
The quirky, socially irreverent films of animator and MTV favorite Bill Plympton are represented in this collection that ranges from "Self Portrait," the first short created by Plympton while he was at college to the Oscar-nominated "Your Face." "Lucas, the Ear of Corn," "25 Way to Quit Smoking" and "Noodle Ear" are among the darkly ... more
$26.99
The Tune(1992)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D11324
Delightfully oddball full-length animated film from Bill Plympton about a struggling songwriter who is given 47 minutes to write a perfect tune for a powerful music publisher. While searching for inspiration, he's transported to the bizarre town of Flooby Nooby, populated by fantastic characters. 72 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English ... more
$26.99
Hair High(2004)
SKU: D82432
Animator Bill Plympton scares up some (adult-oriented) frightful fun with this "gothic comedy" cartoon about two teenagers (voiced by Sarah Silverman and Eric Gilliland) murdered for secretly attending the prom with one another. One year later, the revived and rotting teen corpses return to the dance to crown themselves king and queen ... more
$24.99
SKU: D35913
Just when you thought it was safe to watch cartoons, along comes Bill Plympton with his gleefully subversive animations. This compilation of Plympton's naughty best includes "Sex & Violence," "More Sex & Violence," "The Exciting Life of a Tree," "Can't Drag Race with Jesus," "Eat," and "Parking," as well as 11 commercials and 32 flash ... more
$29.99
Idiots & Angels(2008)
SKU: D83678
This dialogue-free animated feature by renowned cartoonist Bill Plympton follows the witty and unsettling odyssey of a misanthropic man who wakes up one morning to discover a pair of wings growing from his back. Failing to remove them permanently after multiple attempts, the man accepts his new appendages and soon discovers they are ... more
$19.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D03033
Bill Plympton's 2004-08 "golden age" is marked by this eclectic compilation of the renowned animator's works. The collection includes his famous dog trilogy, as well as "Heard 'Em Say" (2005), "Don't Download This Song" (2006), and "What Is Bonnaroo?" (2008), plus "12 Tiny Christmas Tales" (2001), the opening credits for the 1987 film ... more
$24.99
DVD WidescreenSKU: D84969
With admirers like Matt Groening and collaborators like Terry Gilliam, it's fair to say Bill Plympton has achieved a rarefied place in the animator's firmament. This documentary tribute to the acclaimed and irreverent artist features a chronicle of his evolution from political cartoons to motion picture shorts, music videos, commercials, ... more
$19.99
FullscreenSKU: D01116
Perhaps best known for their riveting 1933 animated film of the Mussorgsky classic "A Night on Bald Mountain," Alexander Alexeieff and Claire Parker (his wife and colleague) completed an amazing array of compelling animated movies. This program of 30 films combines rare documentaries about the couple alongside ... more
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