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February 28th, 2010 by eli9816724
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You can yelp from the opening titles that The Skittish Palace will be unusually lavish for a Corman movie, even a “Poe adaption” (this nominally combines Poe with a Lovecraft-based spot.) The music is ample, some of the best of any terror film of the 60’s. And the credits play over dependable footage, not unbiased swirling paint. The sets and beget are expedient, far better than the norm for AIP. The script is a solid one, from Charles Beaumont, who was likely hamstrung by circumstance in a few places, but nonetheless spins an effective and detailed if somewhat familiar memoir. And the cast delivers: Heed is his usual improbable, craven, hammy self. The Juniors (Lon Chaney and Elisha Cook) are mostly wasted, but then again with a few distinguished exceptions (Spider-Baby, House on Alarmed Hill) they always were after the 40’s; it’s fair estimable to stare them working. And Debra Paget is simply glowing, with any acting ability being a positive but superfluous bonus to the proceedings.The spot has to do with a warlock (Notice) being burned but cursing the townfolk and swearing his return and revenge. Years later, the warlock’s good-hearted descendant (also Stamp) returns to the village to claim the warlock’s mansion. He finds a town in slay, horrified villagers who give birth to gross mutations, and of course, some lingering resentment. How long will it be before Effect is possessed by his ancestor through the dismal painting over the mantel? As you know, not too long. Notice then continues his ancestor’s base work of sacrifice and trying to conjure up an former monster from the pit in his basement. You’ve likely seen it before, though maybe not in a movie from the 60’s, and it’s punched over with appreciate and skill here, not to mention some safe gruesomeness, and will be very palatable to genre fans. And did I mention the music is great? Sure, the ending lacks clarity, if not conviction (What exactly happened to the monster? ), but overall HP may fair be the best adaptation of Lovecraft material out there, watered-down as it is. (I’m not a fan of Re-Animator and its ilk.) Buy,Download, Or Stream The Haunted Palace / The Tower of London! Click HereTower of London (1962) is a rather insensible Shakespearian costume drama of intrigue and cancel. Reflect of it as Corman Meets The Bard. Note is attractive, but he could narrate this kind of enraged monarch in his sleep, and I consider he did so a few times.He stars as a 15th-Century English gentryman who will terminate at nothing to ascend to the throne. He engages in all sorts of torture and cancel, none of it as sadistic or as enchanting as it wants to be. He grows more loony each time he murders, until finally in his insanity a vision of all his used victims rise against him…TofL is not really scare, but has some supernatural overtones in a sense: rats, ravens, magicians and the like. So therefore it ain’t historical, neither, despite being based on right events and persons: Richard III, the Plantaganets and such. There is a set-bound quality to it, and the battle scenes (if you can call them that) consist mostly of a few soldiers marching and stock footage and some edits. It all looks cheap, but was probably even cheaper than it looks, even for Corman.

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Having a lesser cast also detracts; the 1939 Universal version had Karloff, Rathbone, Nan Grey and Leo G. Carroll, plus Brand himself as a victim drowned in a wine vat. This has only Imprint, and he is unable carry this whole cardboard enterprise by his lonesome. Mildly racy while it’s running, but disappointing at the carry out, and quite forgettable.

Still, The Afraid Palace alone is worth the label of a choose, so getting Tower of London on the same disc is merely a bonus. Recommended.

The Midnite Movies DVDs are mountainous. They provide us with some tall classics in alarm at a magnificent trace (as long as they pause in print) and a lot of the times you salvage two substantial movies on one disc as seen here. The quality is usually large as well. However from my experience Midnite Movies are celebrated for mistakes and misprints on the support of their DVDs. I don’t mind, it’s kind of like when your a kid buying baseball cards and your looking for the error card.

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On the relieve of the Tremulous Palace they mention it being based on a Edgar Allan Poe poem. However as Roger Corman points out on the “A change of Poe” Interview on the disc AIP gave him a bit of freedom and let him give his consume on Lovecraft and points out the film being based off of H.P Lovecraft’s The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. Corman mentions how he wasn’t going to do a series of Lovecraft films but go benefit to doing Poe afterwards. As a fan of Corman I would’ve liked to notice a series of Lovecraft as well.

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The Panicked Palace is based on an 18th century warlock, Joseph Curwen (Imprint) who is burned at the stake by the towns people but not before he places a curse on the village. More then a century goes by and Charles Dexter ward, Curwen’s grandson shows up to the village with his bride to claim the property. Charles Dexter Ward is also played by Designate in this duel role Corman considered his best. Stamp does do an fantastic job as always. Joseph begins to posses his grandson Ward to do his work and we rep to observe Trace change character on the residence. The film also cast Lon Chaney Jr (The Wolf Man.

The DVD also says it provides a mono audio track but it was in 2 channel digital.

TOWER OF LONDON:

Under the “fun facts” on the support of the dvd it is pointed out that the fresh notice line for the film was “Do you have the courage to exhaust 83 minutes in the Tower of London? But the Midnite Movies points out the film is only 80mins, which I found ironic with all their mistakes on the disc, but I probably have a lot of mistakes in this review.

This limited budget dusky and white gem, also by Corman is record in concept and Price’s acting giving it a larger feel.

Based on Shakespeare’s Richard III the film follows Richard of Gloucester, (Heed was also in the 1939 version The Boris Karloff Collection (Tower of London / The Dusky Castle / The Climax / The Peculiar Door / Night Key) starring Basil Rathbone and Boris Karloff, in one of Prices earlier films) this time played by Imprint as he murders anyone standing in his diagram of England’s throne. Things do not go as planned as the ghosts of those he killed advance encourage to attend him in going madd.

The DVD also contains an Interview Producer Gene Corman.

I bought the dvd off here but through a company called Interzone. The shipping was literally next day even though it was supposed to be standard and the dvd arrived in astronomical condition, factory sealed as advertised. I recommend them.

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Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure Movie Streaming

February 15th, 2010 by eli9816724
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This is such a fun movie and I really enjoyed the commentary with Tim Burton and Paul Reubens.

I loved Pee Wee as a child and had both this movie and Big Top Pee Wee on VHS. I still know both of them by heart and wanted to make sure that my kids had these movies too. I read the reviews about the movie being cut during editing and I think the reviews were ridiculous. If you were to actually look at the movie run times, the older version was 92 minutes compared to this dvd running for 90 minutes. I dont think 2 whole minutes of small cuts summed up changed the movie. I would have never noticed had I not had been looking for them because of the reviews I had read. There were some bloopers that were corrected though. We used to get a kick out of seeing Pee Wee pull the chain out of his bike but being able to see the chain coming up thru the bottom. This was corrected, but not to worry, there are still some of the great mess ups that contributed to the greatness of this masterpiece. Pee Wee may be a pervert, but if you did not love this movie growing up, then you could not have been a happy child.

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Stream The Bridges at Toko-Ri Online

February 13th, 2010 by eli9816724
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The Korean War is the setting for “The Bridges At Toko-Ri,” a story of individual sacrifice and the high cost of freedom, from director Mark Robson. Navy fighter-pilot Harry Brubaker (William Holden), a veteran of World War II, is called to serve again when the conflict in Korea escalates, which takes him away from his wife, Nancy (Grace Kelly), two young children and a successful law practice. When his plane goes down after a mission, into the sea just short of the carrier, he survives; but he bitterly questions the fairness of what he has been asked to do, while everyone back home is able to go on with the routine of their lives, uninterrupted. Rear Admiral George Tarrant (Fredric March), a man who has had his own share of personal tragedy (he looks upon Brubaker as the son he has lost to the war, himself), tells Brubaker it’s a matter of distance; we do this because we’re here; back home they’re only doing just as you would be doing if you were there. When Brubaker is granted shore leave, strings are pulled, and arrangements are made for Nancy and the children to join him; a brief respite, after which he must return to face his most formidable challenge yet, flying against the bridges that span the canyons at Toko-Ri. Very probably a suicide mission, it is nevertheless believed that knocking out these particular bridges could bring about a turning point in the war, and Lieutenant Brubaker is called upon once again to play a pivotal roll in deciding the outcome. An excellent supporting cast ably brings to life the characters that infuse this drama with humanity. Mickey Rooney is unforgettable as Mike Forney, the fighting, Irish helicopter pilot who fishes Brubaker out of the sea when his plane crashes. Memorable as well are Earl Holliman (Nestor Gamidge, Forney’s partner), Robert Strauss (Beer Barrel), Charles McGraw (Commander Wayne Lee), Keiko Awaji (Kimiko) and Willis bouchey (Captain Evans). An excellent precursor to the more recent “Saving Private Ryan,” and “U-571,” “The Bridges At Toko-Ri” is an intimate study of individual courage and responsibility, and of the moral fortitude of which man is capable in times of crisis. There is a finality to the climax of this film that underscores the intense personal aspects of the larger conflict, and of the price demanded by certain individuals chosen to fulfill a seemingly random destiny. At the end of the movie, Admiral Tarrant sums it up succinctly when he ponders aloud: “Where do we get such men?” To which we can only answer: Where, indeed.

I read this book when it first appeared in “Life” magazine and later reread it several times. I consider Michener’s novel to be among the very best I’ve ever read and highly recommend it. It follows that Hollywood should (would)jump at the chance to adapt this short novel into a great anti-war film. As I remember the story, the film pretty much follows Michener’s plot, with at least one notable exception that doesn’t detract from the story’s theme and impact. A strong cast, led by William Holden adds to the film’s overall quality. Holden simply is outstanding as Lt. Harry Brubaker, a reserve World War II pilot called back to fly against the North Koreans and Chinese. But the supporting players, including Frederic March, Mickey Rooney, Robert Strauss and Charles McGraw are equally effective at depicting hard-nosed professionals. I only wish the staff and crew that put together the special effects were still around to share their thoughts on the spectacular bombing scenes using miniature sets, planes, etc.

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The Corner Electric Fireplace and Outdoor Electric Fireplace

February 12th, 2010 by eli9816724

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The major electric fireplace manufactures have near up with some very innovative designs that can only be applied with out the standard chimney. The corner electric fireplace is one that will form exhaust of some of the often stupid dwelling of a corner. Able to be old in any squared room, this will aid even more in a smaller room. The electric fire station mantels arrive in a variety of deep rich woods and stone spy. Some of the wood colors will include the pecan, walnut, mahogany along with cherry and oak. The mantels are more then honest for looking advantageous they can be musty as any shelves would be.

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Download Super Gals: Season 2 – The Heart of Shibuya

February 8th, 2010 by eli9816724
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ADV had released the first season, and one has to assume that they have no plans to finish it, so it’s fortunate that The Right Stuf (ASTROBOY) has done so. As the previous reviewer stated, these episodes are in Japanese with English subtitles and NO English soundtrack; no big deal to me, but it will irk some viewers. Language issue aside, this is a truly outstanding series that any anime fan should enjoy, and learn a thing or two about modern Japanese society in the process. Some new characters have been added, and existing storylines kicked up a notch…for me, the most amusing moments center around the rivalry between Super Gal Ran Kotobuki and the cute-but-prickly debutante/Gal Mami Honda…but, trust me, there is plenty to love about this series, and Right Stuf’s DVD quality is fine. So, don’t wait for an English dubbed version that may or may not ever be released. Buy this now!

Totally fantastic in looking into Shibuya. The clothes, the spoken language and the teenagers’ hanging out are very interesting. Nevertheless, the stories are funny and with meanings. You will get 100% fun from watching this anime.

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Watch School of Rock on Xbox

February 3rd, 2010 by eli9816724
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“School Of Rock” is nothing less than the feel-good movie of the year. It’s fitting that the movie is filled with blatant AC/DC worship, because it’s very much like one of that band’s albums: it’s excessive and often lowbrow, but you can’t help but enjoy it because it’s so full of energy and enthusiasm. And most importantly of all, it doesn’t take itself too seriously. Whether intentionally or not, director Richard Linklater and co. deal a major backhanded slap to all the sissified nu-metal and post-grunge “sensitive guy” bands currently dominating the airwaves, reminding us all that rock music is supposed to be fun and ultimately uplifting.

First of all, if “School Of Rock” doesn’t make Jack Black a star, nothing will. Black gives one of the most lovably over-the-top performances in history as Dewey Finn, an aspiring metal musician who poses as his friend Ned in order to get a substitute teaching job at a posh elementary school. From the opening scene at a rock club, where Dewey launches into a frenzied guitar solo, whips off his shirt, and attempts a stage dive into an apathetic crowd, Black is a whirlwind of manic energy. Much like Jim Carrey, Black doesn’t just play the demented role: he means it, and the authenticity he brings to the movie makes all the diference. Quick, think of another guy who could pull off the role this well. This is Black’s show, and he knows it.

When Dewey takes a position teaching the uptight children of uptight parents, the stage is set for a classic fish-out-of-water comedy. Many of the movies’ funniest moments come early on, when the overweight, disheveled Dewey and his privileged students can’t quite figure out what to make of each other. The plot? Realizing that some of his students have musical talent, Dewey, under the guise of a school project, gets them to start up a rock outfit to compete at the local battle of the bands. Along with the way he teaches them plenty about the history of rock and its value for, among other things, “fighting the man.” Naturally, the kids, their parents, and the school’s principal (played by Joan Cusack, who would steal the movie if Black didn’t), all learn valuable lessons about taking chances and enjoying life.

This plot may sound rather hackneyed, but “School Of Rock” doesn’t succeed by avoiding cliches; it succeeds my embracing them with all the vigor and passion of Dewey playing a guitar solo. The movie’s overbearing earnestness, which I typically find to be more of a turnoff than a woman with bigger muscles than me, turns out to be its greatest asset. The reason? Because “School Of Rock” conveys the too-often-forgotten lesson that people need to lighten up, and rock music has long been a valuable device for doing just that. At its heart, the film’s message is simple but enormously effective: that Rock ‘n’ Roll really just might be able to change the world.

It all comes to a head in the film’s monster conclusion, with Dewey donning an Angus Young-styled schoolboy uniform for the Battle of the Bands. Black absolutely owns the stage in this scene; there’s no way the image of him performing won’t be indelibly etched in the minds of all who see it. If you know your stuff, you can also see the nods to Yes and The Clash in the kids’ attire. The song the band performs, fittingly titled “School Of Rock,” is a lot like the movie itself: it’s filled with rock cliches, but its youthful rebellion and energy more than make up for it. It certainly beats much of what’s on the radio today, just as the movie beats much of what’s in your local multiplex. Sometimes good intentions and inspired acting can carry a film, and “School of Rock” is one such example.

Despite some of the various plot holes and implausibilities, this is Jack Black’s shining moment (as well as other child actors) and crowning achievement. I enjoyed this film partly because Jack Black and the makers of the film seem to have an obvious appreciation for classic rock/hard rock/metal that was missing from recent Hollywood failures like Rock Star. References abound to Yes, Rush, Led Zeppelin, even Iron Maiden abound in this movie. Jack Black is hilarious as a burned out early 30 something rocker turned substitute teacher, and his usual mannerisms and inflections are used to humorous effect.
The film is inspiring, funny, even a bit “cute” in a family film sort of way. However these more “cutesy” themes are transcended with the wit of the dialogue and some of the more adult situations in the film. It isn’t EXACTLY a kid’s movie, but could be seen with probably younger preteens, in my eyes it appeals to adults more. Ironically, I was the age of the kids in the movie when I first got into hard rock and heavy metal! I wish I had gone to somewhere like the School of Rock!

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Feed Review

January 25th, 2010 by eli9816724
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Many of you have probably never heard of this film before as did I til Chris brought it to my attention a couple of months ago. It’s a shame that so many fantastic films get swept under the carpet while atrocious films get all the glory. (Take 80% of the horror remakes we’ve been forced to endure for example). Though this film is not so great it really bothers me when a unique and clever film such as “Feed” comes and goes almost without a trace. So here I am, doing my part to get this film the notoriety and respect it deserves. When it comes to fresh material, “Feed” is what I’d imagine it would feel like if someone was intentionally drowning you until the point where every red-blood cell in your body was screaming for oxygen. But a split second before you expire, they lift your head into the fresh air and the initial breath is so refreshing you feel euphoric.

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“Feed” is based on an underground sexual fetish known as “feederism.” Feederism is a sexual fetish (specifically a type of body alteration fetishism), centered on the practice of eating large amounts of food. The feeder provides the gainer with an abundant supply of food, either to encourage weight gain or simply for delight in the act of feeding. The feeder is typically more dominant, while the gainer is often more submissive, although this is not always the case. The fetish caters to those who have fantasies of growing fatter, or feeding another. O’Loughlin plays the role of Michael Carter, a man who runs a website where women are fed until they are unable to move or care for themselves and participates sexual acts with these women. Thompson plays the role of Detective Phillip Jackson, a veteran of cyberporn investigations who has discovered something terribly wrong is happening and is determined to find out what is hidden within the pages of the grotesque website.

I challenge anyone to try and convince me that a horror plot based on “feederism” isn’t original and (lets face it) intriguing. We’ve been bombarded with hoards of zombies, increasingly watered down slashers and poltergeists for some time now and it’s about time someone stepped up to the plate to deliver something new and original. (No pun intended).The acting in “Feed” is decent but not that great. Most notably, Alex O’Loughlin and Patrick Thompson, I read that they actually came up with the idea for the film.

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This movie had left me half full because it had so much room for improvement. The ending will be unforeseen to a lot of viewers but that couldn’t make up for the lost that I already encountered either way its still worth a watch.

Feed is directed by Leonard who also brought us cyber-crime flicks The Lawnmower Man and Virtuosity. In Feed, he explores the world of Feeders & Gainers.

Alex O’Loughlin plays Michael Carter, a Feeder who films feeding women online and tracks their vital stats for placing bets as to when they will die. Det. Jackson (Patrick Thompson) finds the website and decides to track down Carter and prove he is a serial killer despite the fact the women are voluntarily fed.

I suppose the film leaves the notion of killing by weight gain up for debate. Both men have valid arguments while neither is truly right. Carter argues that he is helping the women by not judging them and allowing them to take whatever shape they want. He states that the ridiculous ideal woman in America now is an androgynous, hairless, waif that resembles a [...] boy. Det. Jackson argues that since the Gainers eventually die, it is murder. We would prosecute someone for starving another person, then why not for over-feeding her?

Another interesting contrast between the two men is their relationships with women. While Carter is perceived as a serial killer and therefore the Bad Guy, he showers the women in his life with attention and love (even the overweight ones). Det. Jackson is very hypocritical in his notion of saving women considering the abusive relationship he has with his skinny girlfriend.

I feel Carter is the perfect villain. He is sweet, handsome, and charming. He is a stranger you would trust talking to on a street. O’Loughlin plays the role well and can effectively sway from debonair to downright creepy.

Now to the gore…. I was disgusted in a way by the film. While there are scenes of overeating and food fed by a tube down a throat, these actually did not bother me. In fact, I was amused by the song, “Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, I’ve got Love in my tummy” played to a woman being fed multiple burgers. What I was disturbed by were the desperate women who equate food with love. As long as the Gainer is getting food, she is happy. Even when the truth is revealed at the end, the women do not care. They would rather eat and kill themselves, than stop and anger the man they love for fear of being alone.

The ending was perfect. I felt it was going in a certain direction, but I was pleasantly surprised. It is a warped variation of the Good Guy wins scenario. All I can say is, Feed Me!

Bottom Line: Not for a weak stomach, but a good morality tale. Leaves room for discussion with friends.

Rating: 7/10

Molly Celaschi

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Can you watch Crest of the Stars – Wayward Soldiers online for free?

January 22nd, 2010 by eli9816724
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The design the US release of Crest of the Stars goes always makes the last episode of each volume the initiate of a original arc. Lamirh and Ghint’s end at the Barony of Febdaush is concluded and the focus is shifting towards the brewing war against the Abh Humanoid Reich and the 4 Nation Alliance. The empire has sent two of its best fleets, commanded by the wild Spaurh and proper Traif to defend the Kingdom of Sphagnouf. This volume ends before the conflict at Sphagnouf is resolved, continuing the trend to “rupture arcs” so to philosophize. The battle scenes in the volume are all very well directed and the plot’s trudge starts to urge. Once again, I recommend this series to all area opera maniacs and sci-fi fans.

The chronicle begins to fade faster once Lafiel and Jinto (mostly Lafiel) execute dealing with the Baron of Febdash. War becomes a remarkable greater focus and we gape as yet even more of the differences in thinking between the Abh and human races, as presented by the different ways Lafiel and Jinto arrive things. This disc contains three episodes. Episode 8 wraps up the Febdash storyline, while episode 9 and 10 deal with the pair ending up on a enemy occupied planet. As if the physical aspects of being on a planet weren’t enough of a challenge to the space-born and bred Lafiel, having to assimilate and mask in human culture presents problems that she cannot even open to anticipate. This is where Jinto finally gets his time in the sun as he is now the one in familiar surroundings and no longer unnerved by uncertainty. The legend further develops the relationship between the two.Buy,Download, Or Stream Crest of the Stars – Wayward Soldiers! Click HereOne thing I like about this memoir is the issues and situations that the narrative attempts to deal with. As grand as possible, they have tried to build characters and people react in a realistic scheme. There are parallels between the surrender of Jinto’s home planet to the Abh with Japan’s surrender to the allies, the occupation of Sufugnoff with World War II occupation of cities by various forces. The world is rich, believable and all too compelling. I am eagerly awaiting the fourth disc in this series.

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Watch Ancient Aliens Online

January 22nd, 2010 by eli9816724
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It goes without stating that the controversial theory of extraterrestrials interacting with ancient humans works best as a thought-provoking alternative to more widely accepted scientific theories. To expect that irrefutable proof of alien involvement in mankind’s past will be presented in this 94-minute TV special is illogical and hypocritical, to say the least. Consider for a moment that the vast majority of ancient artifacts and ruins can only be interpreted by historians and archaeologists as to the original intent, usage, construction, etc. No one knows with absolute certainty how or why the Peruvian Nazca lines were created, or how the ancient pyramids were built, or what the Easter Island statues represent. There are commonly accepted theories (which keep changing or evolving as more evidence is unearthed) and then there are deviant and less “credible” theories such as other-worldly intervention. It was certainly never the intent of this special to convince viewers without fail that many of these mysteries were in fact the result of alien meddling. Rather, the aim was to explore this alternative, less popular notion with a mixture of facts and conjecture from the vantage point of proponents and opponents from various fields of study. It is to the History Channel’s credit that such a wide spectrum of human interests continue to be explored by the network.

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Perhaps this program’s greatest strength is the examination of some of mankind’s most enduring mysteries, which are fascinating regardless of one’s personal beliefs. It is safe to assume that some will find the mysteries themselves more entertaining than any potential explanations or theories. Anyone viewing this special as a repository for factual data will be sorely disappointed as the evidence consists of ruins and artifacts that are thousands of years old, thus interpretations are inevitable. And in this case, much of the evidence revolves around the polarizing theory of ancient aliens visiting Earth. Obviously, not everyone will be convinced by the material presented but that hardly indicates failure on the part of the show or its approach to the subject matter. Not that it is without shortcomings, but this is perhaps the best documentary addressing this topic currently available. Approached from an open-minded perspective, this DVD will be an entertaining viewing experience for many and a sub par effort for others. But as the old adage states, “for those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don’t believe, no proof is possible.”

Please give this dvd a chance by opening your mind and stepping out of the box that you have built in your lifetime. Certainly the ability to see past what most people have been programmed to believe with regards to our history as human beings is not a common trait. There is a wealth of information available for anyone who will take the time to look for it…some of that information is presented here. The monumental structures and technology that was utilized to build them is exhibited here in some detail, but certainly warrants further investigation. There have never been anything but theories put forth to explain how such advanced building techniques and inexplicable knowledge of the earth existed thousands of years ago. Personally, I can tell you that there is alot of truth to it, and the technology used to build some of these structures, such as the great pyramid in Giza, does not exist even today. Moving the stones and fitting them so tightly, cut with a precision that modern tools could duplicate, but unlikely hammers and chisels would never attain to.
Another point worth mentioning here is, the fact that this technology has been attributed to the influence of extra-terrestrial beings. This is not necessarliy true, since this technology could have existed here on earth in the advanced cicilizations of Mu and Atlantis to name two. Human history is older than many people think, and evidence of advanced civilizations in the ancient past is not uncommon, if one is willing to search for answers with an open mind.

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My Review of Peter and the Wolf

January 17th, 2010 by eli9816724
My Review of Peter and the Wolf. My Review of Peter and the Wolf.

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“Peter And The Wolf” (2008)

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Technically stunning, and thematically dark, this amazing adaptation of Sergei Prokoviev’s classic children’s piece, features marvelous stop-motion animation from director Suzie Templeton.

The film places “Peter” squarely back into its Russian origins, but rather than an idealized rural-agrarian past, it places the story in a more modern setting, amid glum, drab, rundown shacks and tattered forests, a grim vision of a Soviet-era or post-Soviet Eastern Europe, complete with gun-toting thugs (the hunters of the original story here seem more like cold-hearted militiamen) and the nearby village appears as a rundown, dismal cinderblock outpost. Amid this crushing gloom, Peter finds wonder and joy, unlocking a secret garden where he and his friends the bird and the duck (both crippled and unable to fly) are able to play and forget the bleakness around them.

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While this may sound a bit miserable, the film itself is a marvel: the amount of work that went into this film is amazing, with Templeton devoting a full five years of her life to completing the piece. Equally engrossing are the added special features, including a making-of video and interview with Templeton and her cohorts that gives a sense of the sheer scope of their project, and the level of detail that went into this production. While the film itself may be a bit dark for smaller children, it will enthrall older kids and adults alike… This is a real class act, a film worth having and viewing for years to come. Recommended! (Joe Sixpack, Slipcue film reviews)

Suzie Templeton may be little known outside of the world of stop motion animation circles, but she is an incredible talent with a penchant for dark, thoughtful and sometimes twisted short subjects. With Peter and the Wolf she delves more into the mainstream and handles her biggest project to date.

Templeton has weaved together an international co-production between studios in Britain and Poland, using stop motion animation and digital effects to create a modern retelling of the Sergei Prokofiev musical.

There are plenty of reviews of the movie itself, but the amazon.com description does not include information about the plethora of extras on this new Region 1 DVD. Included are:

The musical themes

The story in pictures

The making of Peter & the Wolf

Behind the scenes documentary

Audio commentary

Educational workshop

If you are worried about buying an $18 DVD for just a 32 minute feature, you can rest assured you are getting much more than that.

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