Chantal Thomas Movies

London's Royal Opera House mounted this production of Gaetano Donizetti's 1840 opera La Fille du Régiment, starring Natalie Dessay and Juan Diego Flórez as the principals. The Royal Opera Chorus and The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House provide added musical accompaniment under the direction of Bruno Campanella, while Laurent Pelly directs for the stage. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

The Opéra Nationale de Paris mounted this elaborate production of Gaetano Donizetti's opera L'Elisir d'Amore in 2006, staged by Laurent Pelly. The principals include Heidi Grant Murphy as Adina, Paul Groves as Nemorino and Laurent Naouri as Belcore; The Orchestra and Chorus of the Opéra Nationale de Paris provide musical accompaniment under the direction of Edward Gardner. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Actor Rick Schroder makes his directorial debut with this inspiring drama set in the American Southwest. Black Cloud (Eddie Spears) is a young Native American who grew up in a violent household and is still struggling to come to terms with his family and his heritage. Black Cloud's life has forced him to be quick with his fists, and Bud (Russell Means), a longtime friend and mentor, has been coaching Black Cloud in boxing with the young man showing great promise in a Navajo Golden Gloves competition. Norm (Peter Greene), a scout for the United States Olympic boxing team, sees Black Cloud in the ring and is certain he has the potential to be a champion, but Black Cloud isn't certain if he wants to fight for anything besides his people. Meanwhile, Black Cloud has fallen in love with Sammi (Julia Jones), a pretty young Native American woman, but she has a child from a previous relationship with Eddie Young (Rick Schroder), a hot-tempered rodeo rider. When an argument between Eddie and Black Cloud escalates into a fistfight, Black Cloud viciously beats him, and soon Sheriff Powers (Tim McGraw) is on the lookout for the young man. Black Cloud also features Wayne Knight, Tim Sampson, and "Pooch" Marion Hall. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi