Shawn Colvin Movies

Singer and songwriter Shawn Colvin takes a working vacation to Bora Bora in this documentary, created for the television series Music In High Places. Music in High Places: Shawn Colvin -- Live in Bora Bora finds Colvin exploring the natural beauty of Bora Bora and the everyday lives of its people; along the way, she stops to give acoustic performances of a handful of her best songs against beautifully natural backdrops. Music in High Places: Shawn Colvin -- Live in Bora Bora features ten songs, including "Sunny Came Home", "Private Universe", "Diamond In The Rough", "Whole New You", and "Kill The Messenger". ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

It's musical fun with the Sesame Street Muppets as they're joined by some of their friends for this collection of favorite songs from the long-running children's series. Guests include Jimmy Buffett, Gloria Estefan, The Fugees, En Vogue, Rosie O'Donnell and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

This documentary by Buffy Childerhose chronicles the first all-female music tour in the annals of time. The Lilith festivals took place outdoors over the summer of 1997, playing to sold-out audiences comprised of both women and men. The enthusiastic response from a mixed gender audience should have set to rest the resistance of the male-dominated concert tour industry, which persists in the idea that the musical artistry of women is not marketable. The name Lilith was appropriate, which is the mythological, biblical, and astrological name of the woman who dared to believe in her own equality and defied the patriarchal god. Interviews with musician/Lilith Fair founder Sarah McLachlan, as well as other artists, gives insight into the difficult and rewarding process of putting together this production Highlights of the Lilith Fair performances include musical offerings from the Indigo Girls, Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Meredith Brooks, Shawn Colvin, and Sarah McLachlan.


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Illeana Douglas delivers a superb performance as Denise Waverly, a fictional singer and songwriter whose life bears more than a passing resemblance to that of real-life pop star Carole King. Edna Buxton, the daughter of a Philadelphia steel tycoon, aspires to a career as a singer, and when against her mother's bidding she sings a sultry version of "Hey There (You With the Stars in Your Eyes)" (instead of Mom's choice, "You'll Never Walk Alone") at a talent contest, she wins a recording contact and moves to New York City. She cuts a record and gains a new stage name, Denise Waverly; however, she soon finds that girl singers are a dime a dozen in the Big Apple and her career as a vocalist goes nowhere. But she has a knack for writing songs, and eccentric producer Joel Milner (John Turturro) asks her to pen some songs for his upcoming projects. Teamed with Howard Caszatt (Eric Stoltz), a hipster songwriter who wants to express his political and social ideals through pop tunes, she finds both a successful collaborator and husband. While her work with Howard gains Denise writing credits on a string of hit records and respect within the industry, their marriage falls apart, and she becomes involved with Jay Phillips (Matt Dillon), the gifted but unstable leader of a popular West Coast surf music combo. Students of pop music history will have a ball with the various characters modeled after real-life rock legends, and the 1960s-style song score includes numbers written by Joni Mitchell and J. Mascis (of the band Dinosaur Jr.), as well as one-time King collaborator Gerry Goffin; a collaboration between Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach, "God Give Me Strength," led to a full album written by the two great tunesmiths. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

When new intern Nina (Juliet Tablak) sets her sites on Larry (Garry Shandling), the weak-willed host embarks on an affair that stirs controversy among the staff. Nina is soon taking advantage of her newfound relationship by bossing around the staff, but Larry remains blissfully unaware of the problem until she spots him flirting with Shawn Colvin and drops a rude reminder concerning their dinner plans. Meanwhile, with the eighth anniversary of the show fast approaching, Hank (Jeffrey Tambor) buys Larry, Artie (Rip Torn), and himself a trio of unpredictable race horses. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Singer and songwriter Shawn Colvin rose from New York City's "new folk" community in the late '80s to become one of the most celebrated new voices in adult contemporary music, earning both critical respect and commercial success. Shawn Colvin: Polaroids - A Video Collection is a compilation featuring twenty performances from Colvin, as well as an interview with the artist. Selections include "Sunny Came Home," "I Don't Know Why," "The Facts About Jimmy," "One Cool Remove," "Diamond in the Rough," "Steady On," and more. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide