For the past two decades, Liza Minnelli has been famous primarily for making the tabloids. Repeat stints in rehab, messy divorces with dubious suitors, murky attempts at comebacks—at times it’s been pretty sad.

That’s why it’s something of a revelation to watch her 1972 TV special, Liza With a “Z,” now out on DVD. The idea came from Bob Fosse, the legendary filmmaker and choreographer who, along with Minnelli, was then revelling in the glow of critical adulation following their triumphant collaboration, Cabaret, arguably the greatest movie musical ever made. The entire show was shot in one night with eight 16mm cameras, and this concert documentary is testimony to Minnelli and Fosse’s incredible talents. The songs are great, including covers of “Son of a Preacher Man” and (naturally) “Cabaret,” while Fosse’s surreal, hallucinogenic choreography is utterly mind-blowing.

Cassandra Nicolaou’s feature directorial debut Show Me is now out on DVD. The film is an odd and often funny take on the hostage drama, neatly performed by its ensemble of Katharine Isabelle, Kett Turton and Michelle Nolden. —Matthew Hays