Icelandic artist and musician Ragnar Kjartansson’s often intensely durational performance-based works manifest a rare synthesis of pathos and humor. A Lot of Sorrow is both a music video and an extended concert film, in which Brooklyn-based band the National performs its three-and-a-half minute ballad “Sorrow” on repeat for six hours. The band’s music and lyrics frequently conjure notions of romantic suffering and melancholy—themes common to Kjartansson’s emotive, theatrical work. As the hours pass and fatigue sets in, the musicians subtly alter their song; the original track is always recognizable but is also shown to be elastic and expressive rather than rigid. Kjartansson is sometimes visible in the role of roadie, offering water and food to the performers throughout the concert. Multiple camera angles grant the viewer access to both the perspective of the musicians and that of the audience, as the band and the crowd feed off each other’s energy with every repetition.
Mistaken for Strangers follows The National on its biggest tour to date. Newbie roadie Tom (lead singer Matt Berninger’s younger brother) is a heavy metal and horror movie enthusiast, and can't help but put his own spin on the experience. Inevitably, Tom’s moonlighting as an irreverent documentarian creates some drama for the band on the road. The film is a hilarious and touching look at two very different brothers, and an entertaining story of artistic aspiration.
Shadowland is the first theatrical event of its kind to tour the globe! The groundbreaking new performance by internationally acclaimed dance troupe Pilobolus, is best described as part shadow act, part dance, part circus and part concert. Pilobolus has performed over 100 choreographic works in more than 64 countries around the world. They have featured on the 79th Annual Academy Awards, Oprah & Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Shadowland is the groundbreaking new performance by this internationally acclaimed dance troupe.
TOTO’s Steve Lukather and Joseph Williams are excited to announce the debut of the band’s new line-up and a special livestream concert event. The one-night-only performance will be held on November 21.
Nickelodeon brings cheer this holiday with star-studded appearances and musical performances by JoJo Siwa, That Girl Lay Lay, and Ne-Yo as Nickelodeon star Lex Lumpkin journeys to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus before the biggest show of the year.
Talent and passion for music can take one to the very top. On the way, however, there are going to be showbiz traps.
America's Favorite siblings celebrate Christmas with the whole Osmond Family. Enjoy a white Christmas at the Osmond cabin, complete with horseback riding, snowmobiling, skiing, singing, cooking, entertaining and more! Share the memories and laughs with the whole clan, including a first time ever performance by the Osmond wives, meet Donny's new bride, Debbie, and enjoy performances by the Osmond brothers.