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taniya629680 — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:38:32 +0000

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I’ve always loved animals. As a “dog person”, wolves have always been terminate to my heart. I’ve admired their intelligence, free spirit, family bonds and the fact that they mate for life. I’ve read books about them and watched many documentaries. This film has truly touched my soul. It is an intimate portrait and allows you to observe into their daily life and see the just nature of this improbable animal. The second video (Wolves at our door) in this DVD place is basically a obtain of cliff notes, but I didn’t mind watching both over and over again

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I wholeheartedly recommend this DVD. It is the most heavenly documentary I’ve seen thus far. It will lift your heart

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“The more I know man, the better I like wolves”

I win this for my Father, for his Birthday. When I told Mom I was sending it, she said he already had it and they’s watched it a few times…they really enjoyed it! My Dad has a dependable fancy and sense of connection to wolves.

So, darn, I had to sustain it (rather than return it) . It is unbelievable, incredible and unbelievable. Top-notch for all ages.

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taniya629680 — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:59:18 +0000

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Until CHICAGO reenergized the movie musical genre, this musical version of Charles Dickens’ immortal “Oliver Twist” was widely regarded as one of the last of the great movie musicals. Indeed, with its high-energy performances, infectious music, steady direction by Sir Carol Reed and glorious sets, this movie won the 1968 Best Picture Oscar over such formidable competition as THE LION IN WINTER, CHARLEY, and FUNNY GIRL.

Of course, most people are familiar with the classic story of young Oliver Twist, whose mother dies giving him birth and is forced to be raised under the cruel supervision of the English workhouse officials. When he dares beg for more than his meager ration of gruel, the youngster is apprenticed to an undertaker and his extremely nasty family. After escaping this hostile environment, he finds himself taken in by the roguish Fagin, the Artful Dodger(Fagin’s best pupil), and the rest of his band of young pickpockets. In time, however, Oliver will find his home, but not before dealing with the likes of the brutal Bill Sikes with the help of Sike’s sympathetic lover, Nancy, and the kindly Mr. Brownlow.

As musical films go, it is hard to fault the wonderful casting in this film. Mark Lester makes a perfectly, if maybe overly, innocent Oliver, while Jack Wild is a delight as the rascally Artful Dodger. Shanie Wallis is heart-rending as the tragic Nancy. Oliver Reed (Sir Carol’s nephew) is truly scary as the menacing Bill Sikes. Harry Secombe displays a glorious tenor in the comic role of Mr. Bumble, the beadle of the workhouse. However, it is Ron Moody’s fantastic performance of the rascally Fagin that steals this movie. It is not surprising, when you consider that he created the role when the musical was first produced in London. Of course, the character itself has gone quite a change from Dickens’ original, going from the debatably nasty anti-Semitic portrait of the novel to that of a lovable, if sneaky, eccentric. Indeed, Moody’s excellent portrayal would set the tone for almost all future performances of the role to date, including those of such actors as George C. Scott and Richard Dreyfus, among others.

Some Dickens fans may quibble about the liberties taken with the book, from the softening of Fagin to the elimination of Oliver’s evil step-brother Monks from the storyline. And it isn’t a perfect film by any means. (The child singer who dubbed Mark Lester’s songs sounds like she’s in an echo chamber of some sort, which makes Oliver’s singing a jarring contrast to the rest of the cast.) But, as a musical film, it is a wonderful entertainment and superb introduction to the classic story. As a result, this is one musical that I would DEFINITELY recommend.

The movie musical was on its way out by the time ‘Oliver!’ hit theaters in 1968. Happily, this marvelously fun and entertaining film swept the Oscars and earns my vote for the best musical of the 60s (although ‘The Music Man’ ranks a close second). Mark Lester is adorable in the title role and Jack Wild is a kick as the mischievious Artful Dodger. Then there’s Ron Moody recreating his stage role as the villainous (but still likable) Fagin. He’s not exactly the same character created by Charles Dickens but he’s memorable just the same. And Shani Wallis’ Nancy along with Oliver Reed’s Bill Sikes give the film some real dramatic punch. The production design strikingly recreates the feel and flavor of mid-19th century London. And the songs which include ‘Consider Yourself’ and ‘Oom Pah Pah’ are the icing on the cake. Do your family a great favor and add this timeless treat to your DVD collection.

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taniya629680 — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:09:09 +0000

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Okay, okay, before I start getting e-mails up the waz detailing the differences between monkeys and apes, I know Clyde (the main character in the film owns an orange, male ape) wasn’t a monkey, but `Clint and his orangutan’ just didn’t have the same zing…Every Which Way But Loose (1978), directed by James Fargo, who, back in the mid to late 70’s seemed to have a promising career, working with Eastwood earlier in 1976’s The Enforcer, but after the predictable and hokey 1982 Chuck Norris martial arts actioneer Forced Vengeance, he soon found himself relegated to the domain of the small screen, directing episodes of such 80’s television shows as The A-Team, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and Hunter. Starring in the film is Clint Eastwood (Unforgiven), one time Eastwood co-habitator (that means they shacked up together, but never got hitched) Sondra Locke (The Outlaw Josey Wales, The Gauntlet), Geoffrey Lewis (Salem’s Lot, Bronco Billy), and one of the more curmudgeonly actresses I’ve ever seen in Ruth Gordon (Rosemary’s Baby, Harold and Maude). Also appearing is Beverly D’Angelo (National Lampoon’s Vacation), Bill McKinney (The Outlaw Josey Wales, The Gauntlet), and John Quade (Bad Company, High Plains Drifter) as Cholla, leader of the Black Widows, what has to be the most inept biker gang ever committed to celluloid…

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Eastwood is Philo Beddoe, a truck driver who earns a little extra income as a bare-knuckled fighter in what appear to be unsanctioned street fights, with his friend Orville Boggs (Lewis), a tow truck driver as his sort of manager (well, not really manager, but Orville researches the opponents and makes the bets). Philo, along with his pet orangutan Clyde, and Orville live with Ma Boggs, a cantankerous old biddy who’s constantly complaining about how Clyde defecates all over the place, and constantly steals her Oreos. Anyway, life seems to be going alright, that is until Philo falls for a country singer named Lynn Halsey-Taylor (Locke). After making the bumpity bump between the sheets and accepting a good deal of money from Philo (there is a name for women like that, but she did give Philo a rather convincing sob story), Lynn mysteriously up and leaves without so much as a how do you do, headed back to Denver…which prompts Philo to pick up and take after her, with Orville and Clyde in tow. Along the way they make a few enemies in a couple of cops who carry a grudge way to far (just let it go boys, you’ll live longer) and also in a particularly lame biker group calling themselves the Black Widows, led by their portly leader Cholla (John Quade), both groups in pursuit of Philo for what we in the business like to call payback (which also happens to be the name of a really good Mel Gibson film based on a Donald Westlake book). Philo does finally find Lynn, the cops and the bikers find Philo, and Philo finds himself with the opportunity to face off against the legendary street fighter Tank Murdock, supposedly the best there is…

The production notes state that when this script was originally presented to Eastwood, it was done so in the hopes that he would pass it along to Burt Reynolds…but Eastwood, who was looking for way to break from the western genre that launched him into stardom, liked it so much he decided he wanted the role himself. Also, many around him at the time, especially the studio executives at Warner Brothers, tried to dissuade him from making the film as they didn’t think it would fly, but, after the film’s release it ended up being the top grossing film of Eastwood’s career, so successful it spawned a popular sequel…I often wonder how many wonderful films got quashed by know nothing studio execs because the script didn’t have the juice of someone like Eastwood behind them…anyway, this film is just a good time, and doesn’t tend to take itself too seriously. Eastwood carries the movie, with his laid back machismo, but he did have a bit of competition in the ape and Ruth Gordon who tend to steal most of the scenes they’re in (probably my favorite scene is when Ma’s home alone, confronted by the biker gang searching for Philo, and is forced to use her shotgun which I think is similar to what someone might use to hunt elephants). Also, I know many people would probably like to credit individuals from `da hood’ with starting the whole wearing your baseball cap crooked fad, but I contend it was actually Geoffrey Lewis’ character Orville that made it popular. Locke did well, but I always felt she exuded an inherently creepy quality (check out the confrontation scene between her character and Philo near the end), no matter what film I saw her in (she appeared in like seven of Eastwood’s films, that is until the relationship took the last train to splitsville), and here is no different. Maybe it’s her excessively large eyeballs, or her borderline albino condition…and I really can’t review this film without mentioning the soundtrack. Normally, I don’t listen to country and western music, but I really did enjoy its’ usage in here, featuring performers like Eddie Rabbitt, Mel Tillis, and Charlie Rich…also Locke performs one or two number surprisingly well…and the memorable theme used for the Black Widow gang…I found myself humming along every time they made their appearance in the film.

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The wide screen (1.85:1) picture looks very good on this DVD, and the Dolby Digital 5.1 sound comes through reasonably clear. Special features include a theatrical trailer for the film, production notes, and a filmography for Eastwood. I would’ve liked to seen a cast commentary included, as I think everyone had a great time making the film, and probably could have shared some wonderful anecdotes, but whatever…this film was followed by the equally popular sequel Any Which Way You Can (1980).

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Wow, do you mean to say that Hollywood actually made a movie that was not condescending towards working class America? Oh, that’s right, this one came out 27 years ago. Watching it for the first time since boyhood made me painfully aware of just how much our culture has changed for the worse. Nowadays, presenting a character like Philo Beddoe would necessitate the inclusion of some sort of Jerry Springer incest plot just to make it believable. Yet Eastwood’s Philo is anything but the kind of immoral dullard we are so used to seeing shout onstage at his half-sister paramour; in fact, his morality is exceptional given the circumstances. His honor is can be easily juxtaposed with Sandra Locke’s “hustler” mentality. Their romance is an incredible beating, but Philo takes the pain with the same grace that he does in the unofficial underground ring. My favorite part of the film is when Eastwood approaches a college girl in a country bar to say hello. She is nasty in return and looks down her irritable nose at him. The only reason she’s even at the tavern is to study primitives like Philo, and then report her findings back to the civilized world. His response is in keeping with what all of us would like to say after being friendly to someone who’s above that sort of thing, “What are you mad about?” I’m sure she could not even tell him even if she wanted to.

On the whole, Every Which Way But Loose, is a campy timecapsule harkening back to days when we could still laugh at what was funny, and love for reasons that aren’t reasons at all. If you ask me, this one has all the intangibles of a successful movie: strong men, feminine women, motorcycle gangs, old ladies packing curses and shotguns along with an amorous orangutan who is a better mate than Sandra Locke. Yes, this one is worth every Olympia beer and pick-up truck you see onscreen.

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taniya629680 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:47:38 +0000

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First of all, I love this movie. I was quite surprised to discover it’s release on DVD, and needless to say, I grabbed it. There is no doubt that this disc is loaded with extras, but sadly, the claim that the film has been “fully restored” is extremely misleading. The advantage of these review forums, is to provide insight, from someone who has already bought the product, to those interested. And, that’s what I’m here to do.

Here are the DVD’s special features, as listed: LETTERBOXED PRESENTATION (1.85:1), REMASTERED SOUNDTRACK (in Dolby 5.1 and DTS), NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN FOOTAGE, AUDIO COMMENTARY: Jack Vacek (Cinematographer) and Warner Leighton (Editor), 3 TRAILERS (The original theatrical trailers for “GONE IN 60 SECONDS” and “THE JUNKMAN”, and another for the remastered version of “GONE IN 60 SECONDS”), EXTENSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES PHOTO GALLERY, DVD-ROM CAPABILITIES, INTRODUCTION with Denice Halicki (H.B. Halicki’s widow) and “Eleanor”.

Sounds very enticing, right? That’s what I thought. Hell, to be honest, I really didn’t care about the extras, as long as I could get H.B. Halicki’s original classic on DVD! Naturally, I immediately put the DVD in. Then, my dissapointment began.

Now, what the packaging WON’T tell you, and what I’m about to, is that this isn’t, in fact, a “fully restored” version of the film, but rather, one that has been doctored. Unfortunately, the entire film has been RE-SCORED with crappy music, supposedly aimed at “updating” this classic film, thereby dumping ALL the music from the original cut. Yep, the catchy opening title “GONE IN 60 SECONDS” tune is gone, along with the “SUPERMAN” tune, and everything else, as well. Needless, to say, I am very disappointed. Why do people feel the need to mess with movies, like they do? I don’t think H.B. Halicki would have been proud with what his widow has done with the rights to the film, so far.

I probably wouldn’t have minded this DVD release, if it had offered the original mono soundtrack on a separate audio channel, like most other remastered DVD’s offer. Then, I would have been fine with it, as long as I could have the version I wanted to see. Instead, anyone with hopes to get a brand new copy on either DVD or video of this classic car theft film, in it’s original format, are pretty much screwed. And, that’s too bad. So, my advice is to stick with the original out-of-print MEDIA Home Entertainment release. Believe me, that tape will still be in great demand for years to come.

One more thing, there is a website: www.gonein60seconds.com. Perhaps, this would be a great place for true fans of the film to file their complaints. And, who knows, maybe someday we will see the original version released in a respective manner on DVD.

First of all, I’ve loved this movie since I was 6 years old. My mom and dad saw it in the cinema — more than once — while they were dating in 1974. To say the least, this title holds special significance in my whole family. Which is why it’s great to see it re-released on both VHS and DVD for all to enjoy.

For those of you who, like me, have every scene, every line, every sound effect of the original movie committed to memory, you will be shocked when you play the “remastered” version. For one thing, the picture is beautiful. It’s never looked so good. And the soundtrack has never sounded so good, either — because it’s been completely redone from scratch. That’s the other thing. The sound effects are all new. Gone are the authentic, live-recorded engine sounds, tire screeches, and other hard effects. Gone also is the original music, including my favorite tune, “I Do Hope The Man Doesn’t Catch Me”, and the title song, “Gone In Sixty Seconds”. For someone looking for a true re-release of the authentic, original film, this is disappointing. But for me, someone who already owns an original copy of the old MEDIA videotape release of the film, I see this remastered version just as a fun modernization of one of my favorite flicks.

The new sound effects are beautiful. I am a sound designer among other things, and some of the new crashes and guttural V8 engine sounds made me drool. They may not be true-to-life anymore, but they are great in their own right. It’s almost surreal, seeing all these old muscle cars, but hearing crystal-clear digital stereo effects. By contrast, the disturbingly mono original dialogue track underlaid beneath them sounds almost ridiculous! Fortunately, there is no need for much talking during the 40-minute chase, easily the highlight of the film.

In short, to really enjoy the remastered version of Gone In 60 Seconds, you’ve got to take it for what it is — a modern “refreshment” of the original film. It’s been remixed to appeal more to the same young crowd who enjoyed the 2000 remake with Nicholas Cage. If you are a true Gone In 60 Seconds fan, however, don’t stop here. Go in search of the original 1974 film in all its glory, on its original video cassette. A true fan must indeed have both, for the audio differences between the two versions are so distinct, you could almost consider them two separate films.

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taniya629680 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:58:56 +0000

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One of the best films ever made that explores the human heart, “Shirley Valentine” begins with a bored British housewife who aches for “the girl who used to be me.” Shirley Valentine was the rebel, the smart-mouth, the girl who would dare to do what other girls only dreamed of having the nerve to try. Now she’s Shirley Bradshaw, a 42-year-old housewife with 2 grown kids and a husband she feels doesn’t love her anymore. This movie is about how a fortnight’s holiday alone (more or less – she arrives with a friend who promptly ditches her) in Greece enables her to find Shirley Valentine again. Funny, witty, heartwarming, inspiring, sentimental without being syrupy, “Shirley Valentine” is for all of us who’ve ever wondered if we made the right choices in life — and if it’s too late to take some of them back. Pauline Collins deserved the Oscar she was nominated for (too bad she didn’t get it), with one of the best performances by an actor ever put onto film. The perfect movie to watch WHENEVER you are “down in the dumps,” this film will cheer you up and give you hope, each and every time.

I saw this movie many years ago, when it first hit the art house theatres. I bought it on video as soon as it was available!

This movie touched me in a way that no other movie has before. Shirley’s desire to rediscover life during a marriage that’s lifeless, along with two grown kids that don’t seem to care much for her anymore, really was poignant. Her desire to find that young, rebellious girl that she once was, willing to take chances and enjoy life, see the world — it’s an amazing film.

You’ll enjoy her little sidebars to the cameras and her conversations with inanimate objects. Pauline Collins is adorable and a delight in this film. It’s a great film for women and men alike, for those who have forgotten who they are but want to get back in touch with their inner child, realize that just because your 40 doesn’t mean you’re dead; you’ve got a lot more living to do, as Shirley states in the movie.

Buy it for yourself and for others. It’s funny and touching at the same time. You’ll cheer for Shirley as she breaks out of the bored housewife mode and into the sexy go-getter who’s ready to conquer the world.

The only complaint I have (and it’small) is that the first time you watch it, you may have a hard time understanding Shirley. Her British accent is rather hard, but once you’ve watched it a number of times (and I’m sure you will want to) you get used to the accent.

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taniya629680 — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:06:56 +0000

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Watching “Queen of Outer Space” is akin to watching a 1957 Miss World contest while on hallucinogens. Plot summary: Earthmen’s rocket is knocked off course by a mysterious “death beam”, where it lands on Venus, which is populated solely by women. The women wear mini-skirted tunics, with the exception of “Queen Iliana”, who dresses like an evil, masked Auntie Mame, and “Tolleia”, beautiful scientist and rebel leader, played by gorgeous Hungarian Zsa Zsa Gabor, in a series of glamorous gowns. Zsa Zsa is carefully “posed” in every shot, particularly her long-shots, where her leg is “artfully” protruding from the thigh-length slits in her gowns. Tolleia and many other man-hungry females secretly oppose the man-hating, pizza-faced queen (MEN were responsible for her radiation-burned face beneath her mask). Tolleia utters the famous line, “I hate her–I HATE zat queen!” The Earthmen, together with Tolleia and her followers, tamper with Queen Iliana’s “Beta Disintegrator”, with which she plans to destroy Earth. It blows up, reducing her to a charred mannequin, and Tolleia is proclaimed the new queen. This film is irresistibly enjoyable, from its kitschy sets (The queen’s palace looks like a cross between a burlesque theater and a leftover set from “What’s My Line?”), to the hubba-hubba women’s costumes, to the men’s costumes, evidently leftovers from “Forbidden Planet”. Evidently, someone at Allied Artists had access to MGM’s wardrobe department! Some of Anne Francis’ “Forbidden Planet” costumes are worn by Lisa Davis, who plays one of Zsa Zsa’s compatriots. The silly dialogue, ridiculous sound effects, and a paper-mache giant beetle add to the general hilarity of this comic-book version of the battle of the sexes. Needless to say, this film has an enormous gay following. How could it not? Zsa Zsa writes in her book, “One Lifetime is Not Enough”, that her line, “I hate zat queen”, gets big laughs from her many gay friends. The lady is extremely entertaining. I may also add to the unitiated that Zsa Zsa was at the peak of her beauty in this film. It’s no wonder she had all the men in a spin. You can’t accuse her of not having a sense of humor, and she’s certainly NEVER dull!

When a spaceship from Earth has technical problems, the crew is forced to make an emergency landing on Venus. They salvage equipment from the wrecked ship and set up a camp to ponder their fate. During the night, the astronauts are awoken by miniskirted Amazon women, who order them to “bachino”, which means “move it” in Venusian. Next, they meet the fashionably attired Zsa Zsa Gabor who becomes the crew’s ally. She tells them that every man on Venus has been imprisoned on another planet by the mysterious “Masked Queen”. The Queen’s hatred of men is quite perplexing. She wants to be loved, yet she refuses the advances of one of the crewmates she so obviously desires. The suspense is overwhelming, and it keeps building until the end. Rarely has Hollywood produced such a magnificent film that has been so vastly underrated since it’s release.

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Cary Grant is cast as the commander of the Sea Tiger, a sub held together by a lick and a promise. Tony Curtis is cast as Lt Nick Holden. He was assigned sea duty as a punishment, and is very outside of his element. Since the country is at war, supplies are very scarce, and Holden discovers that he does have a talent in being a thief. If they can’t get a requisition filled, Mr. Holden can find it. This crew has one catastrophe after another, and then they get stuck with team of nurses that are stranded. This is a hilarious movie that will make you laugh out loud. The cast is superb, and not just the talent of Grant and Curtis, but all the supporting players.

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Tony Curtis and Cary Grant are perfect in this movie.

Cary Grant is the Commander of the Sea Tiger, a submarine with more problems than crew members.

His troubles begin when the sub sinks before even leaving the harbor during a Japanese raid. Commander Sherman (Grant) and his men begin working to repair and bring up their beloved sub despite the fact that their requisition orders rarely are filled.

Due to the fact that some of his men were reassigned to other duties after the raid, Sherman is granted some “replacement’s”–enter Lt. Nicholas Holden (Tony Curtis).

Holden is in the Navy not for the purpose of country but for the uniform so he can impress his rich girlfriend back home. Since he is no longer winning the rumba championships with the Admiral’s wife he must settle into a role on the Sea Tiger–scavenging for items to repair the sub.

With new and inventive ways of obtaining supplies (taking the wall from headquarters and stealing supplies from beneath the noses of MP’s) the Sea Tiger once again becomes sea worthy–barely.

None of the scavenging trouble Nick Holden causes Commander Sherman can even compare to the new passengers he brings aboard: a crew of female doctors, pregnant women and goats.

Cary Grant is charming as ever and deals with the many, many problems and situations thrown at him in such funny ways. Tony Curtis is equally charming and lends very much to this film.

The supporting cast can be likened to the “Down Periscope” crew of 1959. Each character brings something new and unusual to the storyline.

You definitely will not be disappointed if you buy this DVD. I recommend it highly.

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taniya629680 — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:46:11 +0000

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This disc was Rhino’s first attempt to package Monkee episodes in the then-new DVD format. Clips of each of the Monkees from their 1997 documentary are conventional to introduce their well-liked episodes.

It has already been distinguished that the episode that Davy mentions is really “Royal Flush” (”Hitting the High Seas” is shown instead as his well-liked) . “Royal Flush” would have been a better choice because it would’ve balanced the DVD better to have 2 episodes from the first season and 2 from the second, instead of having 3 from the second and only 1 from the first.

The film quality was a bit of a disappointment, especially during parts of “Fairy Record”. The quality is considerable better on Rhino’s second Monkee DVD (Monkees Volume 1 & 2) although there are some suitable moments on this disc. Some of the episodes have the unique kill credits with Kellogg’s products. It’s fun on both discs to discontinue the characterize and exercise the “step” button on your DVD remote to seek things that have never been noticed before on VHS copies.

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The chapter breaks are distinguished better than on Rhino’s second Monkee DVD and there are actually breaks for all of the songs in each episode; even the Kellogg’s commercial shown during Mijacogeo has a chapter demolish.

Since the DVD format was mild young when Rhino released this, it has no extras, not even closed-captioning. It’s too unpleasant that the Monkees couldn’t have recorded audio commentary in addition to introducing the episodes. A photo gallery and some more Kellogg’s commercials wouldn’t been a nice extra also.

Fans desparate for any Monkee episodes on DVD will want to engage this up but retain in mind that the VHS edition is packaged better in a retro-style metal Monkee lunchbox with a mini-ceral box and puzzle. This DVD will have to do as a “stand in” until Rhino gets around to issuing the entire series on DVD.

A nice belief by Rhino, having the four Monkees prefer and discuss their common episodes. The dvd shows the episodes in their entirity with bonus features including commercials featuring the Monkees and interviews with the band. Three of the four episodes are suited, but the Davy Jones entry (Out to Sea) is a exiguous mature. Since no other Monkees TV episodes are currently available on dvd, this disc is a must for any Monkees fan who wants to gaze the shows on a digital format. It also makes for a nice introduction to the group’s shows for the unique or casual fan.

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taniya629680 — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:11:54 +0000

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When I saw a trailer for this film, I saw it compared with “Fargo,” the Coen brothers classic. My spouse and I were both in need of a laugh so we went to see it.

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I must agree with at least one other review that it’s an absurdly predictable story. Boy meets girl, they despise each other, yet fall in love and they all live happily ever after. That element of the story was a letdown. But there were enough laughs to redeem the story.

I’ll paraphrase, and perhaps add a little to another review: Rene plays Lucy Hill, a rising Yuppie corporate exec based in Miami. The company decides to send someone to Minnesota to close one of their plants. None of the guys will do it so Lucy volunteers. She, in true, corporate tradition, has her eye on corporate VP, something she’s going to get when she faithfully fulfills the company’s goals, right?

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Well, when she gets to MN, she has so little perception of the conditions–cold, slippery–that she is, alas, a fish out of water. She meets her assistant, masterfully performed by Siobhan Fallon, who is an exaggeration of Frances McDormand’s role in “Fargo.” Her one-liners had both my spouse and I “ROFL”ing. I do have a comment though on Fallon’s (Blanche Gunderson’s) monolog: She asked Lucy if she’s found Jesus, and that became the cause for a burst of laughter from both Lucy and presumably the audience. I thought that question to be slightly incongruous; it’s something one would have more likely experienced in, say, Mississippi or Georgia than in New Ulm, MN.

Well, then, Lucy, while secretly trying to close the plant, meets fireman Ted Mitchell (Harry Connick) when she flew off the icy road. They eventually fall in love… Well, the synopsis has already been written here so I won’t repeat it.

In the process, not only is love fallen into, but Lucy decides that, shucks, these are nice people. (The story reminded me of Michael J. Fox’s “Doc Hollywood” and countless other scripts.) She decides to keep the place open, and they come up with a new product, blah, blah, blah.

From an honest perspective, while I was laughing at the script, I found that portion of the story to be a complete fantasy. Most of us know how corporations work these days. First, the product they came up with (no, I won’t give it away here and spoil the story) wouldn’t compete with the corporate, pre-packaged and advertised product. Second, no, the corporation’s not going to say, “Aw, shucks, let’s be nice to these folks whom Lucy told us are are so quaint.”

Then, without giving any more away, Lucy and Ted fall in love, and they all lived happily ever after.

Hmmm. I’m quite critical of the story. So why do I give it four stars? Because of the laughs.

Again, I think the idea of the accent was a product of McDormand’s academy award winning role in “Fargo.” In this film, they may have made a little more of a caricature out of it. One of the Minnesotan characters, by the way, was played by one of my heroines, Frances Conroy (I’m a big “Six Feet Under” fan). But it was so well done, it had me laughing thoughout.

Then there’s the scene when Ted and Lucy try to disguise their indiscretion so that Ted’s daughter didn’t know what happened, another side-buster. But the choreography necessary of Lucy while Ted and Lucy were hunting and nature called was worth the price of the ticket.

No, I won’t give away any more than that, but it was hysterical.

Again, as others have already said and more will surely say, if you’re after a soul-enhancing, humanitarian, or realistic story, this one might not be for you. That ain’t the way life works except maybe in the movies. but if you’d like some hearty laughs–maybe a little to deliver you from what’s going on in today’s economy, this is a side breaker.

Although marketed as a comedy, this has little in common with the DRECK that Hollywood has been churning out under the “comedy” label (e.g. Bride Wars) because the point of this film is to progress to more sophisticated characterization and understanding as its main character finds herself in a “fish out of water” setting, transplanted from Miami to a small city in Minnesota.

This film contains aspects of mild drama that enhance its credibility and respectability greatly. Characters become fully humanized as the film progresses, even if they at first seem like caricatures or stereotypes. That’s a main theme of the film – that people mis-judge each other all the time in ways that turn out to be unfair.

This is a good-hearted, well-played film that, although not really new in theme or plot, carries a message that is well worth repeating, and does it very well through good performances and an enjoyable script. Critics really do not serve the public well when they presume that something that’s been “done before” is therefore inferior as a result, for films within the same subgenre are never truly identical, and it all boils down to the problem that “critics” are reviewing EVERYTHING, regardless of their own prior interest in the film, and “critics” often lack any clear training or expertise to inform their opinions, and “critics” are often left simply reacting to each other in weird contests about who can find the film that is the most “original” – which usually ends up meaning the most aberrant and demeaning and cynical.

By contrast, “New in Town” delivers an “old-fashioned” message that truly deserves to be a Hollywood tradition… a nicely American message of overcoming the various sociocultural divides that exist in our country, of cutting through the many stereotypes that downplay and dismiss other people (and categories and groups), and instead coming to appreciate the good aspects of different lifestyles and preferences that exist throughout the country.

In this film, some of the social divisions that are addressed and dealt with include the urban/rural (or “small town”) split, a blue-collar/white collar split, a college educated versus trades/crafts skill-based social class division, monetary wealth vs. budgeted fulfillments, religious/secular divides, and conflicting aspects of provincial/cosmopolitan perspectives. This is all enough to compose a very laudable, effective, engaging, entertaining, and yes, even thought-provoking film! Of the kind that can actually have people reflecting on and working on improving their own shortcomings and building bridges to get along with others or at least able to see their points-of-view.

Very well done!!!!

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Firstly let me point out that there is a DVD version of EOD, several actually. The best version is the latest released this year which is a wonderful transfer and includes a documentary on the film, Magnox and has clips of interviews and award ceremonies and discussions on the series. It is on region 2 DVD and is available from amazon uk. I too remember watching this masterpiece unfold when it was originally screened here in the uk. I was only 14 at the time and British television was still producing some wonderful stuff. Even so I knew this was something extra special. It must have planted a seed in my subconscious. Incredibly in 2003 it has lost none of its power and seems just as prescient now as ever. The callous disregard for the individual by corporations, the ‘great game’ played out between competing security agencies, the conspiracy of silence in the media. The ecology movement. The collusion of government with the malign constituents in our society. Ostensibly though this is still the ‘little man’s story’ and what a central performance from the late great Bob Peck. His personal disintegration is harrowing to behold as he tries to unravel the mystery. Joe don Baker, what can you say about his performance. He is utterly compelling as the old school agency man fighting to keep his head above water. His verbal sparing matches with ‘arts council’ funded MI5’s Ian McNeice and Charles Kay (also superb) are very very funny. Oh the script, what a script. Troy Kennedy Martin the writer provided the most consistently brilliant screenplay for television ever written. Martin Campbell the director sculpts it all into an entity that supplants the TV media. The DVD I saw previously to EOD was Leone’s masterwork Once upon a time in America and I can honestly say EOD which bares many similarities is right up there alongside it. I don’t think I could give this production a better accolade.

Probably the finest television drama series ever, ‘Edge of Darkness’ was 1985 made flesh – nuclear paranoia in a world gone mad. Apart from the faces, not much has dated, and even if the threat of nuclear annihilation seems less newsworthy, it’s still an excellent, taut thriller. Bleak and brilliant, it starts with a seemingly random murder, and ends with the world on the brink of apocalpyse.

Everything works, and works well – the clever, non-linear direction is never annoying, the writing is intelligent, everything progresses with brutal, cold logic, and it all seems so much more serious, more ‘real’ than other television dramas of the time (with the possible exception of the early ‘Taggart’). The acting is superb – Joe Don Baker’s character may be a stereotype, but he makes it work, and the late Bob Peck is almost disturbingly intense. It’s a shame that, for most people, he will be remembered as the unfortunate trapper from ‘Jurassic Park’ (or the narrator of countless nature documentaries).

It remains with you when its over, the music is excellent, and key images (nuclear trains at the dead of night, driving rain on the motorway, a room full of telephones, a field of umbrellas, and little black flowers) haunt you forever.