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Curiosity Killed the Cat
This film is a real curiosity: it's a sharp, cynical comedy about the fashion industry in New York City. The reason it's a curiosity is that, from the credits (Abraham Polonsky wrote the script, from Jerome Weidman's novel; the movie's stars include Susan Hayward, George Sanders and Sam Jaffe), you would expect a film noir. (And there were film noirs that were set in the fashion industry: THE GARMENT JUNGLE is an example.) But here, the hard-edged dialogue delights in barbed repartee, the action is fast, and the actors perform with high energy, turning the machinations of the plot into an intricate weave of rapid-fire patterns which become as stylized as the entrances-and-exits of a boudoir farce.

This was the third major script that Polonsky wrote set in New York City: the other two are BODY AND SOUL (directed by Robert Rossen) and his self-directed FORCE OF EVIL. Michael Gordon's direction is smoother and much less personal than Rossen or Polonsky himself, which also...

Typical Susan Hayward vehicle
This is a good movie, holds your interest. Good cast and, as usual, shows the great Susan Hayward in a film made for her talent. A must for any Hayward fan. I saw the musical version on Broadway in 1962 with Barbra Streisand making her Broadway debut.

Ok
Susan Hayward is bigger than life.She fills the screen with her beauty and fire.
I found, in the end, that the tile is misleading; I expected so much more from the story.

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Vampire Dog

Family Friendly Fare That Lacks Much Bite: A Cute Premise That's Never Fully Explored
I guess I need to be wary of movies that use the word "dog" in their titles, it just might represent truth in advertising! What do you think about when you hear "Vampire Dog?" Right away, I conjured dozens of wacky sight gags, silly puns, and ridiculous spoofs. Just the notion of this dog having vampiric tendencies (even comical ones) opens up a myriad of mental images and potentially humorous situations. The problem with "Vampire Dog" is that its screenplay is so lazy, it never makes a convincing argument that Fang (the doggie in question, voiced by Norm MacDonald) is supernatural or even special. It cracks wise, to be sure, but is never particularly funny. What makes it a vampire exactly? Apparently it's very old, comes from Transylvania, moves like lightning, and consumes red jelly (this is actually Jello, but I guess they couldn't afford brand royalties). That's the back story of Fang in a nutshell.

Fang is taken in by an awkward youth (Collin MacKechnie). The primary...

Fun movie!
I have an 8-year-old who just loves this movie. It's entertaining and funny in an age-appropriate way. No blood or violence. The "vampire" dog needs cherry jelly to survive! Cute.

Great movie for the whole family.
This is a great family movie. Younger kids will enjoy. Parents can watch this with their kids and not have to worry about any bad or inappropriate content. Just a cute, funny, and all around good clean movie. I'm glad I bought it. I told over families about the movie and they have all said they and their kids liked it.

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Dio: The Legend Live In Japan

Only for real Fans!
This DVD is good for the collection! only if your a real DIO Fan! Thats mean you really don't care if the sound is bad, if the DVD quality is bad or if someone's grandmother with parkinson's disease was taking care of the camera!





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Tim Marlow With Gilbert & George

Kinda Stuffy and British
Everyone says the Pet Shop Boys are the "Gilbert and George of pop music," however, no one has said G&G are the PBB of material art, for some reason. With PSB, Neil does most of the talking and Chris is selectively mute. With G&G, both speak for an equal amount of time, even as one of them speaks English as a second language. Both groups don't do 100% to identify as gay artists. Both groups, admirably, seem to embrace multiculturalism.
Still, you might have to be a hardcore fan of G&G to like this disc. For novices, it's doesn't speak about where they grew up, how was art school for them, etc. It's just a one-hour Q&A while they walk through a gallery hosting their retrospective. If you don't like intellectual jerking regarding modern art, this may bore you to tears.
Some of the stuff they say just doesn't make sense. They try to say they don't show women in their art because they are feminist. How does ignoring women make you a feminist!? They are right that much...

"One artist, two people" Fascinating look into the art and intellect of Gilbert and George.


Impressive feature on artistic duo
Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to see this major exhibition while it was at the Tate Modern but Tim Marlow with Gilbert & George does an impressive job of brining it to the screen. Not for the faint hearted some of the work is quite provocative if not a bit gross!

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Man Of Vendetta

A Great South Korean Thriller... Very Entertaining...
Joo Young-Soo (Kim Myung-min), a father and a pastor, is currently negotiating with his daughter's kidnapper. When the kidnapper notices the police presence, he cancels the deal and disappears with Young-Soo's daughter. 8 years later, Young-Soo has given up his life as a pastor as well as his beliefs, while his wife continues searching for their lost daughter. Eventually, his daughter and her kidnapper reemerge, and Young-Soo plans on saving his daughter... without the police.

The story in this film is great. It's not completely original - but it manages to entertain immensely, despite that fact. Much of the movie plays out as a game of cat and mouse between Young-Soo and the kidnapper. Throughout the story, Young-Soo goes through hell to save his daughter - making heartbreaking choices and fighting through the physical and emotional pain. The ending of the film is bittersweet, definitely makes you look back at this journey. However, there are a few scenes in the film that...





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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Seasons 1-12

CSI REVIEW
I love it. I have always liked CSI and the two spin-offs. I have the complete set of dvd's
for both of those series.

csi-crimee sene investigation - 1- 12
i thought that these movie were ex-lnt they shoud how they yused dna to locat susepecs. the movie set is great.



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Dave [Blu-ray]

Whimsy & Intrigue in the White House
This movie is one of those gems that quietly grows on you -- each viewing creating anticipation and appreciation for its wit and style. The casting is superb. Kevin Kline doesn't know how to give a bad performance. Frank Langella's brilliant characterization of the ambitious, power-hungry 'man behind the throne' is perfect, and a wonderful contrast to his long-ago role as the cad/seducer in Diary of a Mad Housewife.

This is definitely a movie to buy because it needs to be seen many times. The innumerable funny pearls in this movie alone are worth the price of the DVD. For Minnesotans, one of the slyest gags was Dave's gig early in the moview, imitating the President at the grand opening of Durenberger Motors in his home town. The movie was released around the time that David Durenberger (Minnesota's senior senator) was embroiled in an ethics scandal. A personal favorite moment was the scene where Dave (with the help of his accountant buddy played by Charles Grodin)...

A Washington fantasy, full of idealism and fun
Every time I watch this movie (more often now that it is an election year) I am amazed that the implausibility of it doesn't bother me. But it doesn't. Ivan Reitman manages to bring together an impressive group of actors and makes every character on the screen seem real. Kevin Kline is his usual remarkable self, a chameleon playing an idealistic Presidential look-alike swept into national politics. Sigourney Weaver is as warm and interesting as I have ever seen her in movies. Together they are like two children sharing a secret. Watch, for example, the pause at the top of the stairs when they return to the White House after their near-escape.

But my greatest admiration is for Reitman who gives every character in this movie a chance to shine. Charles Grodin being seduced by the promise of bratwurst. Ving Rhames discussing how he looks in a sweater. Ben Kingsley becoming nostalgic about how a shoe salesman became Vice President. Frank Langella humming Hail to the Chief...

Cathartic American (Hollywood) Dream
How do you solve a potentially explosive scandal, solve all the world's problems, and get rid of the greed and corruption in the White House? Well, you make an affable liberal actor take the President's place of course!

Kevin Kline plays Dave, an affable temp agency owner who on his off-time likes to do small event impersonations of the President. As for his luck, he strikes an uncanny resemblance, a la the Prince and the Pauper, and is found by the Secret Service to be an ideal candidate for a decoy body while the President is off doing... confidential things.

However, when the real President has a stroke, his advisors don't want to set off a national emergency... especially with a liberal vice-president around to think about. Thus they move Dave in a la The Hudsucker Proxy as the new President... but of course, Dave has a warm heart and an inspiration to try his hardest at everything he does, so... he goes at his job with the energy, charisma, and skill...

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Nightscape: Dark Reign of Thanatos

Shane
This is cut out of the same piece of cloth as the Hobbit. Being a big Tolkien fan from way back I really appreciated this indie flick. Looking forward to more from the producers. Nice work.

You'll really dig this movie, I did!
Cool indie flicks are hard to find so it was great to discover this gem. If you're into the fantasy genre you will certainly dig this movie.

Worst movie I have ever tried to watch!
Concept was good, but execution was HORRIBLE! You could really see this was a first time effort at filmaking! Needless to say the students that got together to throw this together failed the class! Seriously, this was so bad I couldn't force myself to watch it all!

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The Best of the Three Stooges (Videobook)

Classic!
Really enjoyable movies of the classic Three Stooges! Has some footage of rarely if not ever seen material. Recommend this set.





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Test of Donald Norton (Silent)

A wonderful film
I use to own a copy on vhs. I was worried that it would never make it to DVD and not as good as what i had. But the music and the film are better than what i had. Greatly satisfied Grapevine !





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Tahiti: Rudy Maxa's Best of Travel

Awesome!
Pictures are amazing, easy to follow and if you were not already excited for your vacation
you will be after watching this. You will have more flavor for the islands and the culture.

Great DVD
The photography was amazing. It makes me want to go there. I'm sure I will watch it again and again. It's like a mini vacation here at home. I highly recommend.



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The Celebration Bellydance Workout: Mood-Lifting Bellydance Flow & Workout

Sarah Does It Again
ITEMS NEEDED:
Heavily Padded Mat
Knee Pads (If you have bad knees)
Balancing tray (optional)

PRECAUTION: If you have lower back or knee problems, please be cautious with the Muscle Conditioning Section

Sarah does a great job of explaining movement and terminology. If you are a beginner, some sections may be challenging if you are not yet familiar with myas, upward figure 8's, and yoga practices. Sarah does a great job with the conditioning portion. I must say, she stepped it up. I really love that she is taking more time to stretch the neck and back. She also incorporates new moves that aren't repeats from other workouts.

The program was not quite as upbeat as I anticipated (due to the title), but overall, it's a workout that I will keep in my library. I must say that although she used props(canes, and trays)she does not explain in detail the correct way to utilize them which I thought was quite odd.

MUSCLE CONDITIONING...

indeed moodlifting - one of the best exercise titles from WDNY
I recently ordered this DVD to add to my "dance-exercise" collection. What differentiates The Celebration Bellydance Workout from other titles from the same publisher? A lot. First, in many cases, traditional music is used.

Secondly, it has a focus on folkloric dances! There are several sections to this dance, including slow circles and hand articulations, circles, floorwork, Zeffa and Saidi - the last two being the folkloric dances. Of course you don't need a cane or a balancing prop to do the workout, but if you have one, you can give yourself an extra challenge. If you're up for learning some new Saidi movements, the Zeffa rhythm, or floorwork, then this DVD offers all that in small tidbits. You would

This DVD actually contains TWO workouts. First you have the 30 minute dance workout, which I was amazed to see is actually done as a troupe choreography in the Performance section of the DVD. It looked unexpectedly great, since usually exercise...

Simply beautiful....
A well conditioned body is relative to a skilled dancer and essential to any beginner who wishes to improve style and technique in dance. Work outs that incorporate, yoga, belly dance, belly dance floor work immediately intrigue me, so I was eager to begin this program. This program is rich in elements that will surely enhance the dance experience as well as tone the body, which for many, is a particular goal.

The Celebration Workout Program is divided into the following sections:

Celebration workout (with and without voice cues): A lovely upper and lower body flow with feathery hand flourishes, hip shimmies in several variations, a very relaxing cool down. This section works the arms, back and the hips beginning in a gentle flow but get ready for challenges in the shimmy section and then on to the mayas with level changes. Lovely side planks layered with undulations to these are a sensational full body workout.

Muscle conditioning work out packs a...

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Cocktail (2012) [Blu Ray] - (Hindi Movie / Bollywood Film / Indian Cinema) [Blu-ray]

COCKTAIL.....SAW IT AT THE THEATER. GREAT MOVIE;
I'm never sure where the editorial reviews that are posted for these movies come from . The one listed above wasn't even close to the plot of this film. Johnny Carson's dead ghost The Amazing Carnac could of gotten closer then the description they gave.

Deepika is the rich wild child , the emotionally raw Veronica. She's flash and cash all the way but has a soft spot under her party girl facade . One night she runs into a bathroom after boozing it up too much and happens to meet a beautiful traditional Hindi girl Meera (Diana) who's crying her eyes out. She just found out that the arranged marriage she thought she was part of was real only on paper and she has been victimized by a total rat (extended cameo in two sections of the movie played by Randeep Hooda) . The marriage was a sham hoax. When she showed up in London because he didn't send for her , she finds he married her for her dowry money . He tells her to get lost she can file for married visa and he will divorce...

Miscast
I love Saif Ali Kahn's acting, when he is cast in the right role. However, Bollywood has a bad habit of casting men of Saif's age (42) in roles as much younger men. Saif's character is supposed to be a carefree 32, but even though he is a great looking guy, he doesn't look to be in his early thirties. The problem is that there really aren't a whole slew of actresses in Bollywood who are Saif's age. The ones with whom he worked and with whom he had great chemistry haven't been seen in awhile- Preety Zinta, etc. It seems that once they get into their thirties, they drop off the radar and younger, newer, pretties fill their spaces. The only one who is still active, that I know of is Divya Balan. As for the actors, they stick around into their sixties. It's a shame really because Preety Zinta, Rani Mukerjee, and Ajay Devgan's wife (her name escapes me now) were a joy to watch. With no one in their age group, these guys must play younger dudes. What is supposed to be carefree and...

Great
It is a very contemporary movie. Up to date. Great performance from every actor. I like the chemistry between Deepika and Saif in all the movies they have made. I like the songs.

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FDR: American Badass

Great movie you have to see it.
FDR: American Badass! is an instant classic (cult classic but still a classic). Barry Bostwick plays an enormously funny FDR that was stricken with Polio when he was bit by a werewolf. This movie has an amazing cast, Kevin Sorbo as a pot smoking Abe Lincoln is just a great addition to an already laugh fun filled movie. If you haven't seen this movie yet you are missing out. Rent or buy you will not be disappointed.

Spend your money on this immediately.
I haven't laughed this hard since I was a little kid. Seriously, my abs were hurting. I absolutely recommend this movie, unless you aren't a fan of PURE JOY.

Hilarious film, campy on purpose
It's crude and it's not the highest budget film in the world, but this movie is exactly what you would want it to be - a campy but hilarious film about a historical figure hunting werewolves. If you go into it knowing that, you can enjoy it.

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Dawn Rider

THE DOUBLE CROSS
1883. Montana, Wyoming, Dakotas.

Christian Slater stars as "Cincinnati" John Mason, a man wanted for murder in Missouri. Donald Sutherland plays a marshal hunting him down. Meanwhile, there is a group of hooded bandits robbing stage coaches and the mail. We, the audience, know the identity of the bandits, while John tries to figure it out because they shot and killed his father. John has a love interest in Alice (Jill Hennessy) and whiskey.

The movie is supposed to be a remake of the 1935 John Wayne film, which somehow I missed. I found Slater to lack the charisma and toughness to play a cowboy. While not terrible, he was unconvincing. The soundtrack was cowboy cliche with all the bells and whistles (literally) that we have come to watch in modern spoofs. The movie has slow moving sequences of long drawn out dialouge with frequent pauses for the characters to take a long breath or a swig of whiskey. Once the film gets about half way through it picks up and even...

Classic Southerland & Slater, hard but hot Hennessy!
I have not seen John Waynes' movie of the same name. However, this movie was very entertaining and enjoyable. I've always liked Slater and Southerland, and in this one they did not let me down. My big shock was Jill Hennessy (Crossing Jordan). She is the most engaging that I have ever seen her! Good western with plenty of gun play, good scenery, good acting and a good story. If you like westerns, give this one a try. No nudity, violence, blood, no gore, sexual situations and an ending you probably won't see coming. Unless a reviewer spoils it. Southerland is a marshall/ pinkerton hunting Slater, so he can get the large bounty. Slater is an exlawman staying a step ahead of Southerland. Along the way, alot of things happen both good and bad and the story gets real interesting. I lost count of the number of shootings in this movie, but it is alright as I was having a good time watching it.

THE DOUBLE CROSS
Christian Slater stars as "Cincinnati" John Mason, a man wanted for murder in Missouri. Donald Sutherland plays a marshal hunting him down. Meanwhile, there is a group of hooded bandits robbing stage coaches and the mail. We, the audience, know the identity of the bandits, while John tries to figure it out because they shot and killed his father. John has a love interest in Alice (Jill Hennessy) and whiskey.

The movie is supposed to be a remake of the 1935 John Wayne film, which somehow I missed. I found Slater to lack the charisma and toughness to play a cowboy. While not terrible, he was unconvincing. The soundtrack was cowboy cliche with all the bells and whistles (literally) that we have come to watch in modern spoofs. The movie has slow moving sequences of long drawn out dialouge with frequent pauses for the characters to take a long breath or a swig of whiskey. Once the film gets about half way through it picks up and even had some decent scenes.

If you...

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Surviving Progress

Every Time History Repeats Itself, The Price Goes Up: Interesting Approach, But Very Broad Topic
In the new documentary "Surviving Progress," once again we learn that man is his own worst enemy. It's an oft-told tale, but one that holds true as we look at the results surrounding us every day. With glimpses of social turmoil, economic upheaval, and ecological devastation--the movie (at only 87 minutes) really veers all over the place. In this structure, many interesting topics are introduced but nothing is dissected in much depth. That is both one of the picture's strengths and one of its weaknesses. I absolutely won't fault the ambitious scope of the film which certainly gives one much to ponder. Some of the focal points were quite familiar, while some were not. But all were easily worth revisiting (or visiting for the first time). It's a compelling argument that not all perceived advances are really worth the toll they are taking on the world. And this documentary examines some examples from around the globe.

A number of familiar figures populate "Surviving Progress"...

World in crisis 101
This is one of what has become a genre of films reflecting upon the crossroads looming up for mankind and the beautiful blue marble we call home. This particular entry takes a broad rather than deep approach. It serves as an interesting and thoughtful overture to understanding the slow motion pit of social, financial, and economic quicksand we are sinking deeper into year after year. It also serves as as a refresher course for those who have been educating themselves on this topic through film, reading, and other means. Some of the highlights of this production are:

> That the human brain has not evolved much for the last 50,000 years, and as a result human beings still think in terms of short term needs fulfillment

> That the unending drive toward "progress" can be self-defeating in the end

> The danger posed from further depleting the "capitol" reserves provided by nature (water, air, natural resources, etc.)

> How debt grows more rapidly...

Very, very eye opening.
I have been thinking about the topics in this film for several years now, and my brother told me about this movie, he watched it on Netflix I believe.

I wish that everyone in the world could see this movie, and totally understand what rampant consumerism and greed is doing to our planet, then maybe we could force the wall street bankers and economists to change the way we value, but like Vaclav Smil said, what do we do?

"I’m inoculated against any doctrinaire, grand solutions, saying, you know: this is the pattern, this is the master, this is the paradigm which we have to follow..."
-Vaclav Smil global energy expert

How can we reach people and let them know about what WILL happen if things continue as they are now? I have no clue. All I can do is live life here on earth in the most sustainable way possible, I owe it to the future, even though I have no children and hence no real stake in the future, but just for man kind's sake and...

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The Holy Roller

What a novel way....
I sat and watched this DVD wondering why on earth I ever spent the money I did on it and why, at the time, I was spending any time watching it. It took a while, but I discovered the "novel" characters and plot of this movie were strange, a little weird, off-track, human in oh, so many ways and interesting ...all rolled into one.

This is not the typical DVD that I'd normally watch. But, I am so glad I did. I stepped out of my box and learned about my faith, other's faith and perceptions and dogmas, and world views.

It's not a master-piece but it sure is worth watching several times, every so often. I do indeed like this movie.





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Asylum Blackout

Thriling,creepy scary,riveting!
I felt the film was unique in the horror sub genre.it was creepy..the atmosphere and the story was a great cinematic experience!

Trapped Inside the Asylum
[BEWARE: The following review of "The Asylum Blackout" contains minor spoilers.]

The title tells everything about the story. Well, apparently. In "Asylum Blackout" (aka "The Incident") George, an aspiring rock musician (Rupert Evans), is seen working as a cook at the Sans Asylum. One night, while working at the asylum's kitchen with his friends and band members Max (Kenny Doughty) and Ricky (Joseph Kennedy), there is a power failure due to a storm, and they are trapped inside the facilities with the inmates, who start attacking the guards.

Director Alexandre Courtès (his feature debut) takes time in setting up the character of George - serious-minded and short of sleep - and does it very well. George is very tired and clearly needs a rest, while the story unfolds from his viewpoint. George says the riot is instigated by a certain inmate, but is it true?

"Asylum Blackout" has a few violent and gory torture scenes, but as the film's bizarre...

"Asylum Blackout" Serves Up Tasty Cinematic Treat
George and his fellow bad members pick up small gigs at night, while working at the asylum during the day. As cooks fot the criminaly insane, it is their job to prepare and serve the food for the inmates. With a less than ideal job, the group is hoping to make it big sometime soon and leave the asylum for good. Unfortunatly for them, the inmates have other ideas.

As a giant thunderstorm rolls through the town, the power at the asylum goes out. The lights don't turn on, the security doors are useless and the phones are dead. Reluctant at first, the cooks decide to restore order and bring the wandering inmates back to their cells. George and his friends soon realize the inmates my be insane, but they are not stupid. With an almost methodical plan of attack, the prisoners slowly begin to take over the darkened asylum. Armed with whatever they can find, the criminaly insane hunt down the gaurds and cooks, all while inflicting some serious pain.

The overall production...

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Sex Symbol 87, The

this is the real deal......
awesome...movie...so very well put together... so very well done......couldn't ask for no better plot..a must see for all couples young and old...i was blown away....didn't see what was coming.....thrilling......actors was excellent.... scenes were great...the genius that made this directed and acted in this didn't miss a beat...the movie flowed together very well....45 thousands thumbs up....buy it you wont regret..it...the music scores were excellent for the movie...definitely worth every dollar spent...just cant say enough about the brilliance of this up and rising young movie maker...director..film star and his fellow actors.....the possibilities are limitless for Nelson Davis-es ...awesome god given talent..and natural ability..waiting to see part 2 and his name in lights in Hollywood....the outtakes are hilarious...keep you in stitches laughing...never would have thought flubs would be so funny....

On Point
The movie is very well put together. Even the music within the movie is on point. It leaves you wanting more at the end. Can't wait for a part 2 to come out. 2 Thumbs up from this gal.

OHHHH YEAHHH!
Kick ass INDEPENDENT MOVIE!!!! You will mos def have a good time! The leading man is also the director. A young Tyler Perry in da making.

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Un Giorno Di Regno

Delightful!
Many of you, gentle readers, are familiar with the sad background of this "melodramma giocoso"; in the space of 8 months, Verdi lost both his infant children and his wife to illness and death. Combined with a lackluster performance by two of his principal singers, who sang in muted tones to preserve their voices, and a libretto which Verdi styles the "least bad" of those offered to him, the opera was a flop! It had three more performances in the 19th century. A change in public taste away from this form of opera in favor of the dramatic tragedy almost certainly was a contributing factor.

But yet ...

This recording is the first chance we have had to see and hear this opera and judge it on its own merits. Phillips issued a CD version years ago as part of their offering of all the early Verdi operas, which had gleaned scant attention in over 100 years. As evidenced by the five star rating above, I think that the folks at the Teatro Regio di Parma did a bang up job...

A real treat!
I have to admit that the cover photo of a woman in a state of hot pink undress nearly put me off buying this DVD. I took one glance and dismissed it as more Eurotrash. However, I was sufficiently curious to check every now and then to see when a review had been posted. I was pleased to read that Mr. Gleeson, in his review, described the production as "refreshingly traditional." I agree with that as with all other points of his review. It is such a treat to see an opera staged in a manner that composer and librettist would recognize as, and admit to being, their own creation, and not the production of some pompous idiot who shows contempt for composer, librettist and audience alike. In this case, the production does exactly what it should do: it tells a story, and in a way that's interesting, engaging, and (dare I say it) charming.

The cast are uniformly excellent. The only name I recognized was that of Anna Caterina Antonacci whom I associate with serious roles...

Excelent singers, wanderful mise en scene
An unknown Verdí, funny, romántic, great músic. Helps You to understand how Rossinis influence was useful but overpassed. The production id beutiful and elegant. Singers havre Excelent voces and at the same time are great actors, with humor and intellligence. A wanderful experience.

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Born Fighting

Well Worth the Wait!
Several times I have watched this documentary on the Smithsonian Channel and each time I knew that whenever it became available, I would purchase it. I have the book written by Mr. Webb and now with the DVD, I can show my grandchildren what kind of people the Scotch-Irish were and are today. I am pleased to number myself in that group and recommend this DVD to everyone who has an interest in these people. Their contributions to the world stage were remarkable and the effect they had on American History is laudable. Until I saw this, I really did not appreciate what it meant to be Scotch-Irish.

Incredible!
This is one of the most informative historical videos I have ever seen in my life. I watched a copy of it one night on Youtube and could not stop watching it. It answers so many questions about the making of America by my people, the Scots-Irish. I am pre-ordering it immediately.

Good stuff
Sen. Webb's "Born Fighting" is good history - a part of our culture
ignored by most historians, yet such an important part of our history, and still a very big part of who we are. High marks.

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Make Room for Daddy: Season 6

The New, Improved "Daddy"
Running from 1953 to 1964, "Make Room for Daddy" a/k/a "The Danny Thomas Show," was one of the key situation comedies from television's golden age, chronicling the humorous experiences in the life of nightclub entertainer Danny Williams (Danny Thomas) and his family. The show went through several distinct changes. From 1953 to 1956, Jean Hagen played Danny's wife Margaret, and Danny's children, Rusty and Terry, were respectively portrayed by Rusty Hamer and Sherry Jackson. Hagen left the show after the conclusion of the 1955-56 season and, for the 1956-57 season, Williams was a widower. For the 1957-58 season, Marjorie Lord joined the cast as Williams' second wife Kathy, who brought along her daughter Linda (Angela Cartwright) into the new family. By the beginning of the 1958-59 season (the 6th season, which this DVD set covers), Sherry Jackson's character was phased out of the principal cast and the show would continue with the regular lineup of Thomas, Lord, Hamer and...

One of the Best TV Box Sets Ever
Questar released Season Five of this landmark series with chopped up syndicated episodes and even the syndicated opening credits. It was awful.

My hope is that S'More is giving us the complete episodes with the original titles!

If so, my five star review will stand.

Folks, I got the set today - the review stands. This is a terrific set. It is more than expected and leaves a lot of other TV series collections in the dust. At last this series, which was the bridge between "I Love Lucy" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show" is available as it should be seen for those who loved it then - and for those who will discover it anew.

The sad Season Five had edited syndication versions of the show with the syndication titles. This set has the original titles at the beginning of each episode and the episodes are full length. If you were disappointed in Season Five, don't let that keep you from buying Season Six. It's a whole new ball game.

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A Great Set For A Great Series!
Given the almost four year timeframe between this set and the Season 5 set, there was much concern whether "Make Room For Daddy" would even see a Season 6 release. Questar (the studio behind the previous set) caught a lot of heat from consumers over the syndicated episodes used for the Season 5 set. Enter S'more Entertainment who apparently listened to buyers by releasing Make Room For Daddy - Season 6 with complete, uncut episodes plus great extras. Unlike Questar with the Season 5 box set, S'more requested the original broadcast masters (not the syndicated versions) so all the original openings and closings of each episode are included. They also cleaned up the audio, interviewed Marjorie Lord (Kathy Williams), Sid Melton (Charlie Halper) and Angela Cartwright (Linda Williams) and even found a 10 minute outtake/blooper reel for the set. With a smaller box size than the previous set, the discs are housed in...

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Purification

very well done
I'm not an indie horror fan at all. But once in a while I take a chance. Purification was a pleasant surprise! Kept me guessing from beginning to the end. Well done!

Purification
Bret Fitzpatrick is a self-absorbed businessman who is thrust into a nightmarish realm between dreams and reality, where the demons of his past return to haunt him. Director Joe Ciminera ushers in the JACOB'S LADDER of Independent cinema in PURIFICATION, a redemption tale that bends the edges of reality. PURIFICATION is a fresh step up in terms of originality as the director looks to find hope and meaning amongst the horror. Ciminera stands out against the rest of the cast with an strong performance in the lead. The same cannot be said for many of the side characters, unfortunately, who either overact or underplay their respective roles. While the overall theme becomes quite apparent from the very beginning, PURIFICATION lacks a steady sense of continuity between events to drive the narrative. It often feels disjointed and incidental as a result, although this can add to the dream logic of the plot. With some revision and reworking, PURIFICATION could stand to be a much more powerful...

People with three-digit IQs will be talking about "Purification" years from now.
Superb! I'm NOT a low budget indie horror fan, but this movie is EXCEPTIONAL. Don't read spoilers, just watch this gripping, well-written, well-directed and reasonably well-acted little mini-masterpiece. People with three-digit IQs will be talking about "Purification" years from now.

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Cheeky! [Blu-ray]

Venetians head to London!
Have you ever bought a DVD that delivered EXACTLY what you were expecting? It's a good feeling, huh? Well, that's what CHEEKY did for me. I bought it for a surplus of nudity, and that's what I got! In addition, the movie is also a lot of fun and has some comical scenes in it.

Yuliya Mayarchuk is absolutely stunning as the main character (Carla). She travels from Italy to London where she plans to wait for her boyfriend to arrive. Along the way, some mis-understandings lead to a thrill ride of sexual mis-adventures. Mayarchuk is nude thru most of the movie, which is just fine w/me. Sometimes there's no particular reason for her to be naked, but she is anyway. That's just fine w/me too! She is absolutely adorable.

In this day & age when it seems like the whole world is falling apart, DVDs like CHEEKY are extra-important as they form an avenue of escapism. If you want a movie that is full of mindless fun and lots of gorgeous naked women, then this one...

Cheeky - Erotica from the Master - Tinto Brass
Cheeky, released in Europe by the name Trasgredire, is a good name for this farcical romp because there is a strong emphasis on cheeks. Women's that is and not the facial kind.

The feature opens with our heroine(?), Carla (Yuliya Mayarchuk) briskly strolling though Hyde Park, observing amorous couples in various states of passion, (something I seem to miss on my jaunts through a park) when a typical flasher opens his trench coat and exhibits his faux penis to Carla. Was she shocked? Did she run? No, she smiled and lifted up her flimsy miniskirt and a flashed her beaver back at him. In a way it was funny as it was meant to be but it gives you an idea about the inanity of the movie.

The Plot

Carla has moved from her home of Italy, for some undisclosed reason, to London. Her boyfriend Matteo (Jarno Berardi) is supposed to join her and she needs to find somewhere to live. She encounters a real estate agent named Moira (Francesca Nunzi) a lesbian who...

Uneven film, very erotic at times, but flawed nonetheless
Director Tinto Brass has a very real admiration for the female behind which makes his films enjoyable to watch if you share this attraction. And in this particular film he adds a girl-pursues-girl element which I especially enjoyed!

Basically, the plot centers around beautiful blonde Carla (Yuliya Mayarchuk) who moves to London and needs to find a place to stay. Sexy older woman Moira (Francesca Nunzi) develops an immediate attraction for the pretty younger girl and seduces her. This was nice, but I thought the groping was somewhat clumsier than it needed to be. There were several brief scenes involving Carla and Moira, and they were the best parts of this film.

The rest of the plotline was mostly forgettable. The Italian-to-English dubbing was so-so at best. I only wish Tinto Brass directed more scenes involving women seducing other women.

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Blood Drinkers

could be crazier
The first few minutes of this flick give you an idea of where you're headed. Some great mist-enshrouded tombs, a great gang of villains (a bald vampire and his slinky bride, both wearing dark glasses, a dwarf, a hunchback and an old lady) and some startling monochrome cinematography are on the plus side. On the minus is some really dopey dialogue, lots of wasted shots of people staring at each other, and clumsy editing that leaves you totally confused as to who is who and what the heck is going on. There's a bizarre music interlude as a gang of guys serenade a woman who we think is the main actress, only she gets bumped off in an unexpolained attack a couple of minutes later. After all of this confusion, we move into the story proper, that has the feeling that they made stuff up as they went along, as nothing seems to flow narratively. OK. I wasn't expecting Citizen Kane here. But I think the big flaw in this film is that it takes itself too seriously. It needed to have the same crazy...

BLOOD DRINKERS EDITED?????
I saw this movie as a child at the drive-in theater with my parents. The scenes of gore as necks were hacked by the sharp gleaming fangs of the undead left an indeleble mark upon me as a child. I recently purchased a copy of the DVD and was shocked to find out that all of the gorey scenes were edited out!!! Why??? This was what made this vampire flick far ahead of it's time. If anyone knows why this is so, please e-mail me. I'd love to get a copy that hasn't been "cut up" so to speak!

The Blood Drinkers (aka The Vampire People)
One of the better Filipino horror films from the 1960s. A family is sort of kept under a vampire's fangish control while he makes it his death's work to revive his lost love. Meanwhile his vampiric servants keep putting the bite on the local populace. Ronald Remy is compelling as the head vampire. The colors are beautiful but sort of confusing as the keep changing tone according to mood and whatever is going on. The DVD transfer is great. This version is the one to get. Recommended to fans of this genre.

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Del Shores: Sordid Confessions

Politically-incorrect Southern standup from gay humorist.
Del Shores, the amusing mind behind "Sordid Lives" and a staff writer on "Queer As Folk", films a stand-up performance in Dallas, during which he presents his extremely politically-incorrect take on current events, pop culture, gay activism, sexual fettishes, and the uniqueness of Southern charm. From Snooki to Bristol Palin, from Waffle House waitresses to a "little person" male stripper, and from trailer trash sluts to feedback on his Facebook page, Shores is not shy about sharing his thoughts with a very receptive hometown audience, where he is clearly in his element.

His stories are creative, and his delivery is good, but this is best enjoyed by current fans of this Southern humorist. I'm not a prude, but I have a problem with "F*** You" as a common punchline in his stories, and, if you feel the same, this may not be for you. With those caveats in mind, I'll give it four stars out of five, for those open to his humor. Your mileage may vary.

You will laugh till you pee and the whole house will say AMEN !!!!!!
If you love sordid lives, the series daddies dyen who's got the will, sordid lives the movie. This is a must
When Del has his turn the so call righteous run for the hills.
The bigoted politicians hide and the truth comes out to set us all free
thank you Del so much !

What can I say.
Can you see my pussy now.........shoot her shoot her in the head. If you like Del Shores you will enjoy this dvd.

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Another Life

Vivid imagination
A terrific dramatisation of the Thompson - Bywaters Case of 1922 - 23. Edith Thompson was portrayed as an imaginative young woman, who whilst having an affair, wrote her lover letters about ways to poison her husband so that they could be together. When the Edwardian court took hold of these letters, they used them to condemn her to hang after Frederick Bywaters, her lover actually did stab Edith's husband to death. I would recommend viewing whole heartedly!

''''''''''''''B movie
I ordered this movie because I enjoyed Ioan Gruffudd so much in Horatio Hornblower. But this movie, Another Life,. was downright vulgar with all the graphic sex scenes. The story line was shallow and sleezy. I gave it away. I was disappointed in Ioan's poor choice for this project.

A Really Good Tragedy!
A free spirited girl marries the wrong man and that leads to scandal and then murder. This is an intense drama of a true story.

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Girl O' My Dreams

A Nice Oddity
I'm the first to admit that I like strange little old movies. I tend to shy away from the classics and seek out odd little genre films. This one certainly qualifies. It has lon chaney jr as a high school dude trying to win the big game in order to win the heart of a girl he likes. What makes it interesting is putting a classic horror movie actor into this role. It changes the whole dynamic of hte film and turns what could have been pedestrian into something wonderful.

Lon Cheny Jr In A High School Romance
This is one of the strangest and sweetest movies I've seen in a while. It has Lon Cheny Jr - the guy who played The Wolfman - as a high school athelete with a crush on a girl. He also needs to win the big game (of course) while finding a way to romance his lady. There are many funny moments, but I watched it to see the big kiss at the end. It plays like many modern high school romances, but doesn't talk about sex and is much more family friendly than most.

excellent example of McCarey's skills.
"This is one movie for the whole family. Lighthearted and entertaining, it reminds me of my college days, when life on the campus was simple and full of wholesome fun. I enjoyed it and I know that everybody who treasures his or her undergrad days will be entertained as well."

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Fog and Crimes: Series 2

Soneri is back: cranky but good!
Series 2 confirms all the highs and lows of series 1 (please see my other review), but with a few differences. This time, the relationship between Soneri and lawyer Cornelio is mostly strained and confrontational. Cornelio's fiercely independent and secretive nature rubs Soneri's suspicious, dominant personality the wrong way. While still being a dedicated, brilliant detective, Soneri is often cranky and frustrated as his cases seem to take a toll on him. The prospect of him moving to Rome to head an anti-terrorist squad comes up in each episode and is quite tiresome: why not wait until the last two or three episodes to hint that the series as we know it is about to end? Go figure. But when all is said and done, all the good things I loved about series 1 are still there and I can't help but clap my hands and exclaim: Bravo!

Foggy characters, foggy town
I enjoy all of the international mysteries on MHZ, and have sampled most of them. Soneri's character is a believable, dedicated investigator, but his relationship to Angela, his lawyer girlfriend, leaves me cold. I hope he eventually terminates their relationship and moves to Rome where he will be facing the challenges of running a counterterrorism department. The writers could work more on developing the characters around Soneri, such as the forensics doctor, his superior, and his assistant. The rest all seem to blend into the background of fog. Is there really that much fog in Ferrara?
Despite my obvious criticisms, I woud still watch all of the series, as the stories are very unpredictable and interesting. The scenery is great, and the main character, Franco Soneri is wonderful.

Even better than series 1
So far, I have watched only three of the six episodes. It is even better than series 1: interesting plots, very good actors, beautiful views of Ferrara and the Po. Note also: The protagonists' private life does not interfere with the investigation (no sex scenes); there is no gratuitous violence (murders of course, but not on-screen); and the dialogue is in good standard Italian (no bad language, no slang) with good sound. Great entertainment that children can watch too!

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