My Life Is Murder follows the life of an experienced, sharp-witted and unconventional detective who uses her sharp mind and unique skills to solve complex crimes in Melbourne, Australia. With a knack for solving puzzles and an impressive understanding of human behavior, she navigates through a variety of intriguing cases with her sharp wit and charm.

Where Does a Body End? is an intimate portrait of the band SWANS, from their roots as a brutal, confrontational industrial band to their odds-defying current status as one of the most accomplished and ambitious bands in the world, one whose concerts are more like ecstatic rituals than nostalgic trips back through their most popular songs. SWANS has always been a collection of singular performers, but there's been one constant since it's formation in 1982-singer, songwriter Michael Gira. With unfettered access to hundreds of hours of Gira/SWANS archives of never-seen-before recordings, videos, and photographs, the film brings us along the path they needed to carve for themselves. The film is many things, a musical history, a time-capsule, a tour diary, a concert film, but mostly it's the story of a life in the arts, frequently difficult, spanning decades without a safety net, creating the work because Gira says "What else am I going to do?"

The film delves into Armistead Maupin's journey as a groundbreaking gay writer and his struggles against censorship and homophobia in the American South. It highlights his iconic 'Tales of the City' series and his personal experiences as part of the LGBTQ+ community during the cultural and political shifts of the 1970s.

Follow the journey of the legendary rock band Swans, exploring their underground roots and their impact on the music industry. Witness their unique sound and uncompromising vision that shaped the post-rock genre.

A collection of animated short films from around the world

Billy Ruane, storied impresario of the 90s Boston indie music scene. Billy promoted shows and inspired cult-like followings of bands by the likes of The Lemonheads, Dinosaur Jr., Pixies, Superchunk, Buffalo Tom, Elliott Smith, Pavement, and Sonic Youth. His gracious treatment of artists set new standards in music. But underneath Billy’s exuberant cartoon-like demeanor and Harvard education, was the pain of a man with deep trauma, who struggled with bipolar disorder and substance abuse, and was confounded by the weight of an endless supply of money.

Live at the Roundhouse is a live concert DVD by American dark cabaret duo The Dresden Dolls. On November 3 and 4, 2006, The Dresden Dolls performed at London's recently restored Roundhouse venue. The shows (and resulting DVD) featured a large number of artistic performers, circus acts, gymnasts, and cabaret dancers, both as support acts and participating alongside the band during their set. The set draws from both of their studio albums, previously unreleased songs and covers.

Follow punk-cabaret icon Amanda Palmer as she hits the stage at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Since her record-breaking $1.2 million crowd-funded Kickstarter campaign, Palmer (formerly of the Dresden Dolls) has carved out a path of fearlessness and independence outside the norms of the music industry.

In 2010, the iconic Tote Hotel – last bastion of Melbourne’s vibrant music counterculture – was forced to close by unfair laws. Filmed over 7 years, “Persecution Blues” depicts the struggle of more than 20,000 fans – and the bands who inspire them – to preserve their history and protect their future, and puts the audience on the front line of an epic-scale culture war.

The Dresden Dolls: Paradise is a concert film that captures the energy and talent of the musical duo The Dresden Dolls. The film showcases their live performance and offers a glimpse into their unique musical style. With a mix of punk, cabaret, and alternative rock, The Dresden Dolls captivate the audience with their powerful vocals and theatrical performances.

Amanda Palmer and The Grand Theft Orchestra performing live at Koko, London from October 2012.

A poem by Neil Gaiman, about the dawn of science and the hands of women

In November 2017, The Dresden Dolls played three sold-out shows commemorating the 40th Anniversary of The Paradise Rock Club, a venue deeply tied to the band, which notably hosted their debut album release in 2003, and aforementioned Live: In Paradise DVD filming amidst the Dolls’ thirty-one date tour with Nine Inch Nails, among others. Return to Paradise was filmed on November 6th, 2017, the final night of the band’s three-show run, and is a dedication to the continued love and spirit of Dresden Dolls fans, and venues like The Paradise Rock Club which play such an important role as the foundation of live music communities. Although plans for a full-scale Dresden Dolls tour have been temporarily postponed, this film shows the band doing what they love best and leaving it all on the stage.

A segment from the book "The Art Of Asking" by Amanda Palmer, narrated by herself, about her experience as a living statue.

Dresden Dolls performing The Dresden Dolls live at Enmore Theatre, Sydney from January 2012.

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