Enthusiasts who have been privy to performances of Gregorian chants know that the stirring music raises spirits, uplifts the soul and stirs emotions in its listeners. Among many performers, the monks of the Spanish San Isidoro monastery are some of the genre's best interpreters. Catch them singing from the spirit in this moving concert (held at the tombs of Kings Aragon and Leon) that includes pieces from as far back as the 12th century.
Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. It's going to be a snap and nobody's going to get hurt... until people start dying. Enter Police Chief Marge, a coffee-drinking, parka-wearing - and extremely pregnant - investigator who'll stop at nothing to get her man. And if you think her small-time investigative skills will give the crooks a run for their ransom... you betcha!
Director Mohsen Makhmalbaf claims to have never seen a movie before making his first film. Doubtful as it sounds, this boast matches perfectly with the controversial artist's personae.
After kidnapping a father and his two kids, the Gecko brothers head south to a seedy Mexican bar to hide out in safety, unaware of its notorious clientele.
