Movies Like Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys

Michael Jackson Story

2019

He was the musical icon whose talent was only eclipsed by his fame. Michael Jackson’s every move made headlines and whether it was his cart topping music, his eccentric lifestyle, or his ever-changing appearance, people couldn’t get enough of the King of Pop, who died suddenly at the age of 50. Dogged by accusations of child molestation in life that were unproven in court, controversy reignited a decade after his death with the release of a stunning documentary. The Michael Jackson Story takes a look at the life and career of the King of Pop and where his legacy now stands.

Dearest Enemy

1955

This live TV adaptation of the Broadway musical "Dearest Enemy" from 1925 is based on an American Revolutionary War incident in September 1776 when Mary Lindley Murray, under orders from General George Washington, detained General William Howe and his British troops by serving them cake, wine and conversation in her Kips Bay, Manhattan home long enough for some 4,000 American soldiers, fleeing their loss in the Battle of Brooklyn, to reassemble in Washington Heights and join reinforcements to make a successful counterattack.

Songs from all over Italy

1955

الدكتور فرحات

1935

Pump Up the Volume

2001

Few movements in music have gained as much critical mass as house music. Pump Up The Volume: A History of House Music is a fantastic 2001 documentary about one of the biggest music groundswells in history, which began in basements and ended up at the forefront of pop culture. The film traces house music from its early days as New York disco to its takeover of Europe’s dance scene through fascinating interviews with the people who propelled the movement and rare footage of the clubs where it came of age.

In a rainy night

1939

Shining Star: The Birth of New Luna-Queen

2019

The new talent show "Moon Queen" gathers bright teams to reveal the most talented participants. To win, you need to collect a million likes by performing in teams on various stages. The most prominent is the ambitious Hera, whose mother has already received the title of Moon Queen. Hera is an excellent dancer and singer, but does not get along well with the band members. Can she succeed or will the title go to another contestant?

Neil Young: Heart of Gold

2006

In March 2005, Neil Young was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. Four days before he was scheduled for a lifesaving operation, he headed to Nashville, where he wrote and recorded the country folk album Prairie Wind with old friends and family members. After the successful operation and recovery period, he returned to Nashville that August to play at the famed Ryman Auditorium, once again gathering together friends and family for this special performance.

Anima

2019

In a short musical film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, Thom Yorke of Radiohead stars in a mind-bending visual piece. Best played loud.

Doctor Who at the Proms

2024

Doctor Who fan favourite Catherine Tate presents a concert of music, monsters and mayhem featuring soundtracks from the iconic series, a specially shot feature for the Fifteenth Doctor and a host of scary aliens as they thrill a packed audience at London's Royal Albert Hall. In a concert like no other in time and space, the much-loved music, performed by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, is accompanied by specially edited sequences from the series.

Die Deutschmeister

1955

Young Stanzi who is visiting Vienna helps a young corporal and musician to become famous for his marching song "Die Deutschmeister".

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

2018

Vignettes weaving together the stories of six individuals in the old West at the end of the Civil War. Following the tales of a sharp-shooting songster, a wannabe bank robber, two weary traveling performers, a lone gold prospector, a woman traveling the West to an uncertain future, and a motley crew of strangers undertaking a carriage ride.

Heute hau'n wir auf die Pauke

1972

Jack White throws a big party at which many of the artists he has produced perform. He has had an eventful life in which he has always remained true to his ideals, first as a footballer, then as a pop singer and then as a producer, even in the face of fierce opposition from others.

Support Your Local Sheriff!

1969

In the old west, a man becomes a Sheriff just for the pay, figuring he can decamp if things get tough.

The Spessart Inn

1958

Countess Franziska "is kidnapped" by a band of robbers. However, her father is not willing to pay the ransom so Franziska changes sides.

Shine a Light

2008

Martin Scorsese’s electrifying concert documentary captures The Rolling Stones live at New York’s Beacon Theatre during their A Bigger Bang tour. Filmed over two nights in 2006 with an all-star team of cinematographers, the film combines dynamic performances with archival footage and rare glimpses behind the scenes, offering a vibrant portrait of the band’s enduring energy and legacy.

Annie Get Your Gun

1950

Gunslinger Annie Oakley romances fellow sharpshooter Frank Butler as they travel with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.

Boss Nigger

1975

Two black bounty hunters ride into a small town out West in pursuit of an outlaw. They discover that the town has no sheriff, and soon take over that position, much against the will of the mostly white townsfolk.