Ghosthunters - Echoes From Beyond The Grave

The Ghostly Biker
Near a village inn in England there are sightings of a young biker who died in the 1970's when he had a motorcycle accident some three miles from the inn. Several people have felt the presence, or actually seen and held conversations with this young man, who is described as being in his early 20's, rather tall, dark hair, and dressed all in black leather. It is said that the young biker apparition is saddened that he has caused anxiety or distress to those who have felt or experienced his presence. He does not want to cause distress, but does like to talk to sensitives and mediums about cleaning his bike and chatting to his mates, and listening to 70's music. He spent a lot of time at this particular inn when he was alive, and feels at home there now that he is in his death state.

It is said that this spirit of the young biker has been lost and wandering the inn for a long time, seeking release. Some spirits do not know they are dead and therefore, are in a kind of limbo -...





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Jesus, The Daughter Of God

Blasphemous Fun
Hilarious premise, attractive women, clever, and great slow motion fight scenes with girls in G-strings. I saw it at a horror convention before it came out on DVD. It was on my radar for quite a while, and I am happy to finally own it. Plus, the bloopers are hilarious.

not as good as douchebag but good
this isn't so much an acquired taste, as it is a taste that should be force fed to the masses. (much like Christianity is upon the children of the world) I feel acorns. Continuing in the theme of 'Jesus, the Total Douchebag' and 'Quantum Leap', you find out what would happen if a bleach strawberry stripper possessed the body of Christ. Sully forth!!

Zero Stars
This is wrong on so many levels. A movie with this plot should never have been put on film. It is absolute bigotry. It's too bad I can't give it zero stars.

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Final Thoughts [HD]

Please step out of your box.
This show was created and filmed for informative entertainment. The shrinks and clients are cast. The clients were cast based on their presenting problems and willingness to share them on TV. They were then matched to the shrinks that were most likely to identify/treat/are dealing with/have dealt with similar problems in their own lives. Then the producers amplify everything to make good TV. Good/interesting TV doesn't just happen - producers have to get in the kitchen and make things happen with the right ingredients. Sure parts may seem a little out there and some parts are not even close to what some therapists' have witnessed. The show has to be tame enough to be palatable for wide range of audiences and interesting enough to keep viewers watching. I feel they have created a happy balance and will keep watching for now.

Typical reality show from Bravo
As a therapist, I was enthusiastic about a new "reality show" focused on my profession. I found it interesting when the show focused on the lives on the psychologist. Just don't think this is how the typical shrink in LA lives. I was distracted by the obviously fake patient sessions talking about their partner's genitalia and other graphic sexual information. This felt like filler, and was quite tedious...I wish they focused more on the psychologist's personal lives outside work and their reasons for entering the profession. In addition, I would be surprised in the cast of the show still have their licenses by the end of season 1. If I was in their position, I wouldn't want to be filmed while using excessive profanity or laying in a bathtub naked. Overall, this is a decent show that has plenty of room for improvement in future episodes.

I love this show.
I will admit that I only began watching this show because I went to school with Dr. Eris, but I am really entertained by it! Can't wait to see next week's episode!

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Ghosthunters - The Invisible Intelligence

Pete the Friendly Poltergeist
An area of Cardiff, Wales is said to be inhabited by a friendly, playful, whimsical spirit who has been affectionately named, 'Pete'. The owners of a lawn mower repair shop have had many intelligent interactions with Pete, and one man has seen the apparition on several occasions. He describes Pete as a young boy in 1940's clothing, a small boy who likes to wave at people. Items appear and re-appear with the help of Pete. Pete is capable of learning, and can even use rubics-cube blocks to tell people he is a boy.

Everyone who has had intelligent interactions with Pete consider themselves privileged. So, if you visit Cardiff, Wales be sure to introduce yourself to the young poltergeist. You will fall in love with Pete and his presence will never leave you, and you will never forget him.





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Live at Montreux 2012 [Blu-ray]

Fantastic!!!
Alanis is at her very best in this concert DVD. Her voice is better than ever, and she is backed by a great band. If you are already an Alanis fan, this concert is a must have. If you are on the fence, watch this DVD, or listen to the CD. You will know why she has such ardent fans. 5 stars.

Middle of the Road Morissette
I'll preface by saying that I'm an Alanis Fan, and by that I mean I keep up with her getting each new release.I mean Beyond "Jagged Little Pill". There have been Low points (So called chaos) and High points (Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, Flavors of Entanglement) And then there is the current era, Out on tour for her first album in 4 years "Havoc and bright Lights" which, has on almost all accounts been a middle of the road, mid-tempo experience. Alanis usually commands attention, but this time around it's astounding how easily she can just fade into the background, This DVD/blu-ray is not an exception.
Alanis knows that "Jagged Little Pill" is her bread and butter, and instead of wanting to be broken free from the past, she seems to cater to it, with much of the track list being composed off of JLP hits, the non-JLP tracks we get I'm grateful for. What's left of the set-list(a little more than half) is a mix from all her other studio albums with the exception of 2004's "So...

Great show, great setlist, ok editing.
If you have ever had the chance of enjoying an Alanis Morissette concert, then you know how powerful and energetic she is, once she gets on stage; how she can fill the entire stage with her voice and her music, and how incredibly generous she is with her audience.

Those are some of the things that this recording captured through a well picked setlist with very good quality. The highlights for me are the haunting opening act "I remain", "Flinch", "All I Really Want", "Versions of Violence", "Woman Down" and "Hand in my Pocket".

There is one thing I really disliked: No extras. It would've been nice to have some backstage or interviews or a soundcheck or... anything!

All in all, for fans and good music lovers, this is a must.

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Missile Attack

Cold War era footage of missile systems and technology!
I gave this three stars because the second dvd "Rockets and Missiles" is mostly a rehash of the SAME topics and footage/content that is shown in the Modern Missiles dvd. I liked the "Modern Missiles" dvd better because it was presented better and the topics interested me more. The "Rockets and Missiles" dvd has a couple of topics that are not included in the other dvd, like Sea Eagle and RBS70 missile systems but in my opinion it is not worth buying. The "Modern Missiles" dvd will have almost the same content. The footage and content are from the 1980s during the Cold War. There is NO current footage of recent missile systems. I will list the scenes/chapters for the Modern Missiles dvd below:

1. FIRING POST - setup and live fire footage of the French Milan anti-tank missile.

2. MISSILE TUBES - includes footage of the British Javelin and Rapier anti-aircraft missiles with demo and technology content. Also includes the American Chaparral and French Roland missile...





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Behind The Orange Curtain

MUST SEE SERIOUSLY
I am SO thankful that someone made this movie. The drug problem in this country is just absolutely too much and it needs to BE SOLVED. Every young person should watch this. Before it's too late.

Chilling Gripping Eye-Opening Heartbreaking Documentary
In April of this year 2013 I first saw this movie at a church in Orange County California; a Friday nite program called "Celebrate Recovery". Myself just 14 days clean & sober; there was not a dry eye in the building. It's so intense that I found it really hard not to get up and walk out. The reality so grim and heartfelt. Way too real; way to harsh. A MUST SEE!!! If you or anyone in your family or any loved one you know is dealing with prescription drug abuse or addiction PLEASE watch this movie; it could save your life or the life of a loved one.

Awesome
This documentary is a real eye opener. I'm hoping children and parents, alike, will watch this because knowledge is power. It packed a powerful punch for me and I've seen it several times now. It is shockingly accurate about what is going on, not only in Orange County but around the world.

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Cloned: The Recreator Chronicles

Double Your Pleasure: Low-Budget Sci-Fi That Gets Nuttier And More Fun As It Progresses
I didn't have particularly high expectations for the low-budget science fiction endeavor "Cloned: The Reactor Chronicles." When I glanced at the IMDB rating, it had an overall vote score of 4.0 out of 10. Not a very good sign, to be sure, but it does seem unduly harsh. While this is certainly not a perfect movie, it is filled with fresh ideas and amusing moments. And if you go into the experience with modest expectations, you just might find yourself pleasantly surprised. At about 3 1/2 stars overall, I might just as easily have been persuaded to round up as down. Ultimately, though, the film's inconsistent performances keep it from being a true guilty pleasure. Although John de Lancie (Star Trek: The Next Generation) lends the film some sci-fi credibility in the cast, he is only in the story for a very brief period. The bulk of the movie, maybe 95%, is carried by three young actors as the sole characters on screen: Stella Maeve, Alexander Nifong, and J. Mallory McCree...

ENJOYED IT
OK THE PLOT IS FAR FETCHED BUT THATS WHAT MAKES IT fun all you old people out there that say its obsurd well thats why ur old/..I enjoyed the movie very much and
yes its low budget but at the same time fun fun fun

cloned
Good acting good plot with a strange twist. If you like psychological horror and some blood letting you'll like this as I don't believe in giving away any movie I'm going to tell you this is worth the watch. Just watch it on Amazon don't buy it you'll probably only watch it once because the shock value is gone after one watch

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Try It Without The Porsche [HD]

Keep the seasons coming
ABC Family's Wildfire. No show on television has ever explored the racing world. If you've ever wonder what 'life on small ranch' must be like this series is the perfect starting place.

Its the tale of two families in the racing businness. One is the elite Davis farms, a rich family living at the top of the horse racing game. Mansions. Cars. Top Bred Horses. The other is Raintree farm, home to the Ritters, a family, who care passionately about horses but are living life day to day, struggling for survival.

Enter main character Kris Furillo, a trouble girl whose trying to get her life back together after spending sometime in prison. As part of her prison rehabilitation, she begins working at horse ranch. Shortly afterward, she's bonds with spirited horse named Wildfire. Wildfire reminds Kris alot of herself. Both are lost and misunderstood by people.

Kris soon completes her sentence, but she has nowhere to go. Pablo, one Raintree's horse trainer, has...

Wildfire's the best!!!
This is Wildfire season 2. This is the best show ever!!! I have waited three years for this to come out on dvd!! I cant wait for the next one. DON'T forget to watch season 4 on ABC Family at 6!!! You wont be wasting your money when you buy this.

Love this show!
One of my most favorite shows! Good family tv. I hope that just don't go to "soap opera" style scripts.

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Too Cute Puppies

Satisfied
It came, we watched, very cute. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who loves animals. Very nice dvd.

I am so happy!
I love this show on TV and loved when I found it for $5 on Amazon. Too good to pass up. Watching puppies play and explore always helps me relax when life is stressful. :)

Grand children love it !
This movie was a hit with the grand children, it also put a smile on my face as well. Thank you!

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Ultimate Zombie Feast 2

Fun collection of shorts and more
Not all collections are perfect so neither is this one. What is great is the collection of short films, though the feature is pretty good as well. Many of these films show up on Youtube or some other site and can be difficult to find if you don't know how to make your way through the search lists. So, finding a collection of the shorts is very cool and provides attractive artwork on the cases. Both volumes of Feast should be in your zombie film collection. I hope the company continues to produce future volumes full of the hard to find shorts.

A good place to view some of these is on the the Shorts films channel. It is available on DirectTV and other outlets.





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Fifty Shades of De Sade

50 Shades of Franco...
Now that most of these films are out of print, this is one helluva bargain for your buck. And now that Jess Franco is no longer with us (RIP), this is a fine way to pay tribute to the great-grandaddy of exploitation horror and Eurosleaze, and I mean that in the best way imaginable. High praise and props to the High Priest of softcore sexploitation. AND you get Soledad Miranda, Marie Liljedahl, Maria Rohm, Alice Arno, Romina Powers and several other comely Eurobabes both draped and undraped in late 60's - early 70's fashions to gawk at during these transgressive treats that also pay homage to the Grand Marquis de Sade. In addition, we are treated to actors like Chris Lee, Klaus Kinski, Jack Palance and Akim Tamiroff portraying malicious malefactors. What's not to love?

Jess directed three out of these four films and, IMO, are the ones worthy of discussion in this set.
My fave is 'Eugenie de Sade' featuring Franco's first fixation before Lina Romay (RIP), Soledad Miranda...





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The Impossible [HD]

A Family Divided: This True Life Disaster Drama Serves Up An Emotional Gut Punch
Going into a movie like "The Impossible," I knew exactly what to expect. Based on the real life experiences of Maria Belon (who takes a story credit) and her family, the film focuses on the harrowing tsunami that devastated Thailand in 2004. "The Impossible" never attempts to be anything more than it is and that is much to its credit. In a waking nightmare, the simple story highlights one family affected by the trauma. Separated, injured, and scared beyond belief, it recounts the struggle to stay alive and the quest to reconnect. This is NOT a film about plot, however, for the outcome is predetermined (and pretty much given away in the marketing even if you haven't heard any peripheral information). This is solely about the journey. And with a handful of remarkable performances and with sweeping effects, the movie works on an entirely visceral level that is likely to leave you emotionally drained. While perhaps not perfect, it is a gut wrenching experience that is hard to shake...

A 12-year-old Boy Became a Man
I just watched a 12-year-old boy become a man. After 114 grueling minutes of calamity piled upon disaster followed by tragedy, I got a lump in my throat along with the rest of the audience as we saw a dauntless family do its best to cope with a vacation gone very, very wrong. "Lo imposible" is based on a book by María Belón which in turn was inspired by true events that occurred during the catastrophic tsunami that devastated southeast Asia in 2004.

We follow:
* Naomi Watts ("J. Edgar") is María, a physician who has suspended her career to raise a family.
* Ewan McGregor ("Salmon Fishing in the Yemen") is Henry, her husband, who has concerns about his job but most particularly whether or not he re-set the house alarm when they left for their vacation.
* Tom Holland (voice:"The Secret World of Arrietty") is Lucas, a mildly rebellious tween but a good kid. Once he and his badly injured mother are stranded in the bewildering detritus...

Not since 12-yr old Christian Bale's Performance in Empire of the Sun has a young man given such a tremendous performance
The young Tom Holland brings heart, soul, and courage to his performance. Much of the emotion in the film is expressed through his reactions.

Naomi Watts was also stellar.

This was not a sugar-coated account of the tsunami, but rather real, raw, and powerful. Of course, I had to google the real family. What an amazing story.

Makes you want to go and hug all of your loved ones.

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Donna Leon's Commissario Guido Brunetti Mysteries - 17 & 18

a benchmark police drama
sorry to see the series come to a close
i have seen all 18 of the 90 minute episodes
if you are going to watch the series start at the beginning though
the episodes stand on their own
just enough comedy sprinkled in with the police action
have seen many iltalian series-Brunetti the best
DONNA LEON crafted great stories and characters with limited violence

The Brunetti Mysteries Continue to Amaze Me
I have 99 points of praise and only one criticism: The dialog is not in Italian, but in German. Note also that Donna Leon is "one of a kind" --- no one else writes mysteries as she does, no one else gives you the true flavor of Venice and its variety of characters. I love all these mysteries and hope they continue for as long as Donna Leon is able.

Episodes 17& 18 Commissario Guido Brunetti Mysteries
Once again excellent. Uwe Kockish captures Brunetti to a "t" They are very well done. Im never disappointed. Each book should be made into an episode.

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Fairy Tale Ending [HD]

I Don't Usually Like Horse Shows...
I've found myself surprisingly impressed with ABC Family shows so when I saw that this entire show was up on Hulu, I naturally decided to try it. I also have a bit of a dislike for horse shows (thanks to a few particularly bad incidences, such as Misty of Chincoteague) so I was a little doubtful. This show did a good job of removing my dislike.

Wildfire follows a girl who was in a correctional facility and is given a second chance when a horse racing family takes her in as a stable hand. Eventually, she becomes part of the family and becomes a jockey.

There are some things about this show that I particularly like:

-The time the show spent on Kris's family in particular was very strong. we come to understand how she might have ended up in the juvenile detention center and why she might make bad decisions in her life.
-Her issues when it came to trust in herself and others was particularly clear and understandable. After making so many bad decisions...

My favorite season!
*SPOILER ALERT*

I absoulty loved season 3! I loved the bull riding with Junior and RJ, and I loved the romance with RJ and Dani. (Spoile alert) I also hated the fact that they killed off RJ. They should have kept him on and become a regular. Speaking of becoming a regular, I also need to mention Junior/Gillian and one of my all time favorite characters, Shiek Omar O'Hattan (otherwise known as 'O').

They also should of kept the Junior/Gillian romance. I absoulty adored thier dance and long-lunches at Bobby's in 'The Good-Bye'; I also loved how they went for a run and how good they looked together at 'O's party in 'Picking Sides'.

Now on to my all time favorite recurring character, Shiek Omar O'Hattan. I loved him. I always watch 'So Long Pardor' just to see how a big part he played in the illegal matchrace (which he did since it was HIS idea after all), and I was SO disappointed that he and his 'investors' didn't get in trouble for the matchrace, and I...

My favorite show.
I love this show. This was a good show. My favorite were the first two. but I'm happy to have this one to. It is overall a good show. If you like wildfire, I think you will enjoy this season as well.

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Blu-Ray Twin Pack: Dementia 13 & The Terror

restored widesceen versions of Dementia 13 and The Terror!
Finally after all those subpar pan and scan fullscreen version of Dementia 13 and The Terror, we now have restored anamporphic widecreen transfers of them!

Each film comes with BOTH a blu-ray and and a DVD of the film in a collectable slipsleave that houses the two cases, so this set comes with four discs total.

The restorations are the best I have I ever seen for these two films, and I have owned several different versions on various formats (on both VHS and DVD, all fullscreen)

Of thse two films included, I enjoy Dementia 13 more, as it is Francis Ford Coppola's film debut as well, but The Terror has it's own charm too, being one of Jack Nicholson's first films and was directed by several directors including Roger Corman, Francis Ford Coppola, Jack Hill, Monte Hellman, and even Jack Nicholson (Althogh only Roger Corman is given sole directors credit).

Film Chest did a great job with these restorations!





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Sesame Street: The Letter of the Month Club

Letter of the month
My son is going through the ABC phase. he is addicted so this movie was great for him. Also Seth Green is in this one and who doesn't love Seth Green? Come on he is too funny. Great movie and the length is nice not too long not too short.





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"The Three Way"

Entertaining from start to finish!
I was pleasantly surprised by the overall quality of this indie film. Between the acting, comedy, production, music, and cinematography, this film was entertaining from start to finish! Wow... there were so many twists and turns (the last ones really threw me for a loop), that it was truly UNpredictable. I also liked the double/triple entendres with the title. The script was great and had some very witty and comical moments. Kudos for the comedy because I can imagine how difficult it is to write comedy in a drama-type movie. Lastly, it's great to see indie movies like this on the Amazon Instant Video platform! Great job to everyone involved in the production of this film and I hope there is more to come!

Hilarious!
I didn't know what to expect after I purchased this film but in the end I was pleasantly surprised. The story was interesting and the acting all around was solid. The movie will keep you guessing from start to finish and the conflict between the characters quickly escalates from bad to worse. I would love to see more films from this writer/director in the future. Definitely one the better black films out there for rent and well worth the money for the rental. I highly recommend this film. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!

Should've been called "The ten way" lol
This was a pleasant surprise. I was expecting a very heavy, drama-laden film but this ended up being Hilarious! I also don't like movies that are easy to figure out and they did a good job of throwing curveballs. I thought I was on top of what was happening several times throughout the movie and I never was. And as a bonus...whoever the actress is that played Tasha is Fly!

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How To Grow A Band [HD]

A creative, detailed and frank film with a lot of Punch
Having seen the 40 minute classical suite live in New Haven the year following the release of Punch and being a long term fan of the Thile Magical Mystery Tour, I was delighted with this documentary. A highlight was the third part of the suite as performed in New York. This section had all the angles and closeups and visual variety you would expect from a good documentary. The first, second and fourth parts were expertly excerpted and pieced together from jams, practice sessions and live performances. There are also many interesting inserts, including a very early Nickel Creek clip and a childhood movie of Gabe playing the fiddle. The interviews and backstage banter range from simple observations of life on tour to critical moments of reflection and intra band politics. This film is entertaining and has great sound quality. Very impressive for any fan.

Great Documentary
If you're aware of Chris Thile, his band's, his bandmates or not, this is ans excellent documentary any musician should see. Watch this movie!

This film has my heart!
In this film, Mark Meatto tells the story of the beginning of the Punch Brothers. From seeing the band in rehearsals to being able to catch their side of performances, he is there to show us things that are usually kept private. It is a point of view that I can only dream of having with every band I love. Using everyday circumstances of these guys' everyday life, Meatto tells a story that allows the fan to live the frustrations and triumphs that the band worked through at its conception. I truly enjoyed Meatto allowing me to view the Punch Brothers' journey of trying something innovative to knowing they struck Gold.

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Northern California [HD]

Thank Goodness - a Zimmern Show available again!
When they stopped streaming Bizarre Foods on Netflix, it was awful! I have been anxiously awaiting a Zimmern show streaming for a while. His show is fascinating, he is respectful of the people around him, and I love the bizarre foods idea!

makes my cooking look good
Always good to watch. We are very spoiled Americans in what and how we eat. Love to see what Andrew will eat.

Try it-you might like it
Great taste-less filling, but definitely different. Didn't know that type of food existed, but why not? Keep up the good work.

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Masterpiece Classic: Mr. Selfridge (UK Edition)

Lightweight Charm And Over-The-Top Performances Highlight This 10-Part British Soap Opera
The new British soap opera "Mr. Selfridge" has a certain frothy charm that will likely appeal to many viewers looking for something a bit more lighthearted from the Masterpiece Classic mantle. Ironically (or strangely) enough, "Mr. Selfridge" is the second series set in the world of retail to arrive on British airwaves this season following the popular "The Paradise." The show, which runs for 10 episodes (not 8 as are currently listed in the product description), is centered around the formation of Selfridge's Department Store in London after the turn of the century. Although the idea of the show is based in fact, I'm not entirely sure I would even call this a historical drama. It adheres more to the lines of a classic soap opera, with an ensemble of characters engaging in the expected romantic subplots and looking resplendent in period finery. The hat budget alone must surely be frightening (as are some of Mrs. Selfridge's hats)! It never digs particularly deep into complex...

Why expect Downton Abby?That would be boring!
Well,I happen to like Mr. Selfridge. The acting is stupendous and the characters are exquisitely dressed.
The sets are top notched. To try and compare this drama to Downton Abby is like trying to compare Are you being served? to Mr. Bean.
Both are delightful alone but use completely different type of Britsh humor.
Even-though the time-frame of Mr.Selfridge and Downton overlap,their stories are completely different.
One can enjoy both,differently.

Historical Drama
I stumbled across this series by accident one Sunday night on ITV and became fascinated. As the reviewers above have discussed in detail there is some unevenness in the story and character development and to be expected the acting and it's hard to know why but despite these flaws - or maybe because of them - since the series is based on a real character and events which are by definition flawed - you are captivated and just want to see and learn more about Mr. Selfridge and his time in London. I became fascinated by his story through this series and desperately wanted to learn more about him. I've now ordered the book the series is based on as well as the book Mr. Selfridge wrote himself in the '30s - "The Romance of Capitalism". I learnt that many things we consider 'normal' in retail today were introduced by Mr. Selfridge - "There are only 'x' more shopping Days 'till Christmas"; the customer is always right; special events to get people into a store; getting shoppers into a store...

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#Willpower

will.i.steal
absolute rubbish. aside from the clip "highlights" themselves being completely unimaginative and dull with lyrics that could be best described as Peter Griffin would say "shallow and pedantic" even for modern commercial pop music standards, will.i.am has been caught stealing tracks from multiple artists and using them regardless of permission on his own for profit albums much less sampling it for mixtape purposes.

I fully understand the borrowing of other artists' music creatively, but this is straight ridiculous. The track "Let Go" is complete plagiarism from Mat Zo and Arty's "Rebound" and he has the audacity to say they should be GRATEFUL that he did. If you don't believe me..

read: http://www.forbes.com/sites/emmawoollacott/2013/04/24/will-i-am-admits-stealing-song-accidentally/

listen: http://soundisstyle.com/2013/04/will-i-steal-a-timeline-of-tracks-stolen-by-will-i-am.html

compare: sample of track 5 "Let Go" to...

One star is too high for this garbage
To paraphrase Robert Ebert's (RIP) review of the movie Battlefield Earth, listening to will.i.am's album is "like taking a bus trip with someone who has needed a bath for a long time. It's not merely bad; it's unpleasant in a hostile way."

Trash
After stupidly purchasing this album, I must say that I've given it a few listens and have to come to the conclusion that it is completely and utter garbage. Every song sounds ripped off from someone way more talented. Don't waste your $5 as I did.

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Alien Abduction-Odyssey of Betty & Barney Hill

Didn't like
This movie sucks, it all talking about the movie, not worth your money! I regret buying it, going to throw away

isnt what I thought it would be
thought it was a movie about this subject so its not there fault that I dont like it. you couldnt hardly hear some of the stuff they said on the dvd.not that good

Compelling evidence, what do you think?
Having studied this case somewhat I was eager to get more details and this video did not disappoint. I'm not sure we'll ever know the truth about this incident but the evidence is certainly compelling.

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The Wiggles: Surfer Jeff

Family Friendly and has great songs and dances!
The Wiggles are a group of Wacky Australians who love to sing and dance along with their three mascots: Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the dog and Pirate Captain Feather Sword.

The Show starts out with the guys waking up on the beach in their colorful sleeping bags and starting off their fun ocean side adventure. My kids followed along through tons of songs and even though this was their first viewing of the movie they were able to follow along and particularly enjoyed the songs that included dances. My youngest at two loves to follow along with the wiggles and touch her head, shoulders then clap.

While the movie included over 20 individual songs there was one definite stand out for us. It turns out that during lunch time in the movie we find out that one of our wiggles pals has a food allergy! The Wiggles are kind enough to even ask everyone before making lunch if there are any allergies. When we find out about the peanut allergy they go in as much detail as to...

Harmony returns to the Wiggles World
Nothing proves a good part of The Wiggles success is personality driven than having six of them on screen. It feels like Greg never left. Simon Pryce, Ringo the Ringmaster and now the new red Wiggle, is Gino the Genie who fits in so well with The Wiggles and Captain Feathersword it feels like he's always been with them. Picnic: The Musical! Opens with a daring stunt, Greg sits up quickly, and the horrors of his and Murray's pasty white legs in shorts. While frolicking on the beach Anthony's dogs discover an interesting bottle and legend has it there's a genie inside who grants wishes! But Greg is back so what more could a Wiggle wish for? How about footage of Jeff really surfing!

This is good old fashioned Wiggles fun, they're free from the studio to fool around making a simple grass hill look like the most fun thing in the world. You'll want to dress up like a mango and doing a silly walk too. Everyone looks like they're enjoying themselves and they want to be there. The...

Surfer Jeff
My three year old can't get enough of the Wiggles in their latest production. The hair on their heads may be a little whiter but they still have the "moves" and lots of energy! My daughter loved dancing to the Puppy song and copying the hand motions in the Hands on Your Head song. The Banana song was the one that she requested we replay again and again. I really liked the lesson and the song about allergies. We know several families with food allergies and we are always looking for ways to reinforce that we need to ask the parents of our little friends before we offer to share snacks. The Wiggles will always have a special place in my heart. They have entertained my three children on many a road trip. I love the smile it brings to my daughter's face when I dance along with her to her favorite Wiggle songs.

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Gangster Squad (Blu-ray/DVD + UltraViolet Digital Copy Combo Pack)

The Ultimate Movie Review! -[...] - @tss5078
This film has received many bad reviews, but not because it's a bad movie. The truth is it's just not what people expected it to be. When you hear about a mafia movie, you expect an epic, inside look like with Goodfellas or Casino, but Gangster Squad is from the cops point of view and more like The Untouchables. Gangster Squad is based on a novel and is about an off the books LAPD operation aimed at bringing down Micky Cohen. In the 1940s, LA had a growing mafia problem on it's hands, and Mickey Cohen was set to become the next Al Capone. Unbeknownst for decades, the LAPD sent a group of cops, who didn't play by the book, after Cohen and by going after his business interests, they attempt to destroy his growing empire. The story is a great one, well deserving of a film adaptation, but what people didn't like was how it turned into an action film. This story has all the makings of an epic mafia drama, an you will be hard pressed to find a better performance than the one Sean Penn gives...

Hard ball...
"Gangster Squad" is an old-fashioned crime-fighting thriller set in the L.A. of the late 1940's, complete with period sets, a solid cast, and a suspenseful story. It claims to be based on a true story, but the average viewer probably won't worry about the history. The average viewer will be too busy wondering just how vicious the fight between two-fisted mobster Mickey Cohen and a group of vigilante cops is going to get, and who might get hurt in the process.

As the story opens, Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn) is staking out his criminal turf, while most of the police force has been paid to look the other way. The police chief (a grizzled Nick Nolte) taps honest police sergeant John O'Mara (Josh Brolin) to set up an off-the-books gangster squad. With the help of his wife, O'Mara picks five other police officers prepared to take on Cohen and his mob. Among them is Jerry Wooters (Ryan Gosling), O'Mara's army buddy, who also happens to have a very dangerous thing going with...

WELCOME TO LOS ANGELES
This is a fictionalized version of the story of LA gangster Mickey Cohen, excellently portrayed by Sean Penn who looks nothing like him. The action takes place in 1949/1950 and is not shot in black and white. Combat veteran Sgt. John O'Mara (Josh Brolin) is asked to form a squad of elite men to take down Mickey Cohen, but not as cops, but as a gangsters hitting his places one by one.

John has a pregnant wife (Mireille Enos) who would rather leave town than have her husband take on the mobster. Saddled with the fact it won't happen, she helps her husband assemble a squad which includes Jerry (Ryan Gosling) a playboy cop who is seeing Mickey's girlfriend (Emma Stone). Emma Stone has played too many down to earth women to pull off a swanky mobster girl. She looked like a kid who was playing in her mommy's make-up box. Perhaps that was the genius of the film as she was to suppose to be a small town girl out of place.

Jerry uses a pick up line from 1941 comedy "Hold...

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Just Like Being There

Cool Art And Cool Music: A Specialized Documentary Feature Showcasing Gig Posters As Pop Art
I think that it's fair to say that the documentary "Just Like Being There" is a rather specialized feature. I always like to consider how much universal appeal a documentary might have outside of its core audience. In the case of Scout Shannon's study on the art of gig posters, I'm not sure it's a subject that will necessarily be widely embraced. That doesn't mean that the experience isn't entertaining or worthwhile, it just isn't for everyone. Of particular interest to musicians and artists, "Just Like Being There" showcases some cool graphic art and some great concert footage (mostly by indie artists that I'd never heard of). Here's the breakdown. If you know what gig posters are, this will likely appeal to you. If you don't, this probably wouldn't be among your first choices of film.

The movie opens in the world of music as one might expect. This is the arena that kicked off the gig poster phenomenon and made it as noteworthy as it is. We meet several leading...





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Pablo Escobar: Patron Del Mal Part 1

A Sprawling, Fact-Based Biopic of 'El Capo de Capos'
Having heard fantastic reviews of Caracol's production of 'Escobar - El Patron Del Mal' from several disparate sources, I was hugely dissapointed in the initial North American DVD release (Complete 15 DVD Set - $89.90/- on Amazon) which was by all accounts a largely 'no frills' affair - no Bonus Features, no Featurettes, no 'Making of' videos, no Cast / Director Interviews, and perhaps most glaringly, the ommission of English Subtitles (in an all-Spanish affair).

This re-release of the mini-series by distributor 'Distrimax' seems to correct one critical miscue of the first set - the inclusion of English Subtitles. However, there is still no information on any additonal features or bonus content. Additionally, this DVD set is being released in parts with Part 1 above(5 DVD set), and an expected Part 2 (5 DVDs) and Part 3 (5 DVDs) to follow. It is unclear as to the release dates for the 2nd and 3rd parts.

Details include:

Title: Escobar - El Patron Del...

Great A+
With good award winning team: actors, directors, etc and a great production.!
It’s a very well represented portrait of the events that took the world by surprise
The Power, money and violence storm to gain control by the Drug lords and many high ranked corrupt Politicians together in teams for a bigger share of the Market against honest law enforcements heroes, with no real support of the higher ranks who benefit from the drug business that is why it is better for them to let it be unregulated, like in the Alcohol Prohibition times in the US.
This Production work is a series that has many hours of great entertainment, which the audience will very much enjoy.
Together with other series that has being recently produced by the same team they are a broader sequence of this interesting story that has affected so many people in the world today.
It help to understand the inside of this entire phenomenon caused by a series of mistaken policies and Laws that the...

This is NOT about the content, but rather the DVD box set.
I want to be very clear that I'm not giving this product a bad review because of the series itself. "El Patrón del Mal" is an AWESOME series that deserves to be seen everywhere. It's well done, well acted, and very entertaining.

The reason why I'm giving this product a one star rating is because the quality of the DVD's is staggeringly bad. I bought three box sets of this series and ALL of them came scratched and with some unplayable discs. I bought ALL of them brand new, with cellophane wrapper and everything. Never been used, yet they were all scratched. I bought Volume 1 first, obviously, and had to return it. I got the exchanged copies and had the same problem. I also ordered, from a different seller, Volume 2 and, yet again, it came scratched.

If you're going to watch them on your computer, then they might work. But if you plan to watch them on your TV, I recommend you stay away from this box set. It's a damn shame too because it's affordable and the...

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The Fighting Seabees [Blu-ray]

Where did the Construction Batallion (SeaBees) come from?
This movie provides one telling of their story. During WWII, there was a serious need for men in the military who had the know how and the determination to carry out essential construction work, particularly in the Pacific Theatre of operations.

In this movie we learn a bit about the plan and recruitment of men to serve as hybrid construction workers/soldiers. John Wayne was a natural choice to serve as the prototypical SeaBee -- an undisciplined individual, but determined, willing and able.

Join JW and his colleagues as they work and fight their way across the Pacific, building runways and roads, and anything else that needed to be made. During their spare time, they did some fighting, and JW finds time for some romancing (doesn't he usually?).

A good telling, and an interesting movie, but not quite 5-star material. Well worth a watch though!

Navy Heritage - US Navy Seabees
This movie has become a part of lore among the men and women of the finest combat contstruction organizations of the US military. It is a nice Hollywood adaptation of the creation of the US Navy Seabees. And who can forget the best character in the movie -- Natasha! It's not often that you see JW's character make the ultimate sacrifice. I watch this and see the beginning of some traditions and attitudes still in practice today. "With Compassion for Others, We Build - We Fight, for Peace with Freedom," from the Seabee Museum. Remember their montra: Seabee Can-Do.

Shows the Seabees Doing It To It
The Navy Seabees did a whole lot to win the war in the Pacific. This movie shows how civilian contractors failed in combat situations, and how the Navy created a new kind of builder-warrior. And who better to illustrate the metamorphasis than The Duke?

The Duke puts on a uniform, accepts rank and begans growling for reports the Navy way. In exchange, he and the crew have become people who can fight as well as build.

While it's kind of a low budget film, many people will relate to the scene where The Duke sends the bulldozer into the machine gun nest.

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Night of the Hunted

Is this Cronenberg or Lynch?
Jean Rollin's film will definetly appeal to fans of the above named directors. It has a surreal, dreamlike quality that consistently keeps the viewer guessing as to what is going on. The story is one of lost identity, paranioa and inescapable fate, that one will remember long after viewing. The DVD is thankfully subtitled rather than dubbed and the actors voice inflections during crucial scenes help attain the atmosphere of dread. Be warned that the film contains graphic, probably x-rated sex scenes and strong violence. If you are looking for something different, give it a try.

A poem of the pulp imagination
Set in the near future and taking place in an eerily desolate Paris, Night of the Hunted centers on Elisabeth (hauntingly played by Brigitte Lahaie), a young woman who is suffering from a bizarre form of amnesia; she can only remember the present and once an experience ends, it leaves her mind as well. As she herself explains it early on, Elisabeth is doomed to live eternally in the moment. However, she is not alone in her affliction. She lives in a "Black Tower" with several others also cursed to live continually in the moment. Though she is supposedly under the treatment of a coldly impersonal Doctor and his sinister aide, Solange, Elisabeth is really more of a prisoner than a patient. When Elisabeth finally manages to escape the tower, she is picked up by a young man named Robert and promptly forgets just where and from what she escaped. After spending the night with Robert, she is recaptured by the doctor and Solange and taken back to the tower. She promptly forgets Robert...

Brigitte Lahaie in an unexpectedly compassionate role.
Most fans know Brigitte Lahaie as the French adult films actress who earned a cult following through her work for director Jean Rollin in erotic horror films like "Fascination." But in "Night of the Hunted" she gives an unexpectedly compassionate performance in a film with the requisite gore and nudity, but also real emotional impact. For a free catalog of Ms. Lahaie's rare French horror and adult films, send your full mailing address to videoeuropa@hotmail.com

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Break Away

Heart touching movie
* Disclaimer / Disclosure: I received a free sample from Word Films to facilitate my review. This post reflects my honest, personal opinion and experience with the product which may differ from yours. Product information courtesy of the sponsor. No monetary compensation was provided for this post.

My Thoughts-
What excited me to first agree to review "Break Away" was the fact it had cycling in it and was a Christian movie. Now after watching it, I'm even more excited to share about this DVD with you.

Francois is a family man and a business man. But with the recession he loosing his job, along with his co-workers. He doesn't share this information with his family right away, he tries very hard to fix the problem and make money some other way. But things just weren't working out and soon he found himself riding his bike making deliveries for other companies. His wife is upset with him at first for not sharing this problem with her but soon through prayer, she...

What is Your One Thing?
I've been asked by Word Films to write a review on a new Christian movie released yesterday titled, Break Away.

This movie is not about a rider and his bike, but is a movie about perseverance and hope-about taking whatever we have (even as simple as a bike) and then allowing God to multiply how we choose to daily serve Him through that one thing.

If you plan to compare this movie with your Hollywood favorites, then don't bother watching it. The contrast will only serve to get in your way. But if you choose to hang tight through accents, somewhat corny music, and mediocre acting, you will soon find yourself engrossed and forgetting (about halfway through) that this flick doesn't have Warner Brothers in the credits.

In fact, it's far from a big name label! This movie was shot on a $55,000 budget (typically requires close to $1 million to produce) and a crew of only seven professional members (plus fifteen students/volunteers). The production itself...

What do you do with only five loaves and two fish?
What do you do with only five loaves and two fish?

You give them to Jesus and watch what HE will do with them.

Break Away is an inspirational story of how God can use a hard situation for His good and glory.

Set in South Africa, the movie opens with Francois, who is a husband, father and business man, loosing his job along with his entire department.

Though he makes a gallant effort to take care of his now unemployed co-workers, it is the recession and jobs are scarce.

Through another misgiving, Francois discovers how God can turn what little he has left into a blessing that literally changes his life - and those around him. Namely his ex-con brother and humorous bicycle shop owner.

This is definitely an all ages, family-friendly film. My kids really enjoyed the accents and scenery. My husband noted that there were a few parts that moved a bit slow for his taste. Though some of my ultra conservative friends...

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The Roman Holidays Complete Series (MOD)

i seen some but then could never find it again
i love the cartoons like adam ant and inch high and popeye and casper they were fun to watch and i would watch them every saturday and godzia and wendy the 80 cartoons they were fun





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Ip Man 2 [HD]

IP Man - good, classic kung fu!!!
I was lucky enough to get an advance copy of this new film starring Donnie Yen (You may remember him from "Hero") entirely in Cantonese with English subtitles which will be out in theaters in the U.S. and Canada on January 28th. Donnie Yen is reprising his role here as the real-life kung fu grandmaster Ip man in this martial arts film. I never saw the original but apparently in it, he escaped the Japanese occupation of his hometown and with his pregnant wife and family have moved to Hong Kong which is living under British colonial rule.

Ip Man begins his life in Hong Kong barely making ends meet renting an apartment and trying to start a martial arts school to teach his Wing Chun style. He is challenged by several neighborhood ruffians who eventually grudgingly give him respect and ask to serve under him as students. Being a kind-hearted man and pleased with the opportunity to teach, he does not push them very hard for their student fees knowing they are also struggling...

Not quite as fantastic as the original, but still incredibly entertaining.
Ip Man is still the only martial arts film I've ever given a perfect score. Similar films usually throw in those silly bits of humor that come off as lame rather than actually being humorous. It probably hits its target overseas audience well, but the difference in culture probably has something to do with how American audiences don't appreciate those bits as much. Either that or the storyline is usually fairly simple or borderline atrocious while the fighting scenes are spectacular. If you're a fan of martial arts films, you see these types of films for the action scenes. A good storyline and exceptional acting are usually just a bonus. Ip Man broke those boundaries. It had an intriguing storyline and a fantastic cast to compliment its jaw dropping action sequences. The only flaws the film seemed to have was that it eventually had to end and left the audience wanting more especially the way the film ended. The desire for a sequel was extremely high and, for the most part, the sequel...

Legend, Yes
Due to the limited release of this follow up to the original Ip Man movie I wasn't able to see this in the theater. So, I waited for this to come out on DVD and also on Amazon Video Streaming. The wait was well worth it.

This is a great martial arts film, and movies along at a very nice pace, with lots of tension as you cheer on Ip Man.

Though I really liked the film, I gave it four stars rather than five because I liked the first film much better. That's because the story in the first film was a bit more original, meaning this story was predicable (reminded me of Rocky), but still worth watching.

Viewers should know that this film isn't exactly a biopic, but loosely based on the life of Yip Man, who taught Wing Chung to Bruce Lee.

If you've seen the first Ip Man, you definitely need to see this film.

Donnie Yen is outstanding. Looking forward to seeing more of him in the future.

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Attack of the Moon Beasts

Attack of the Moon Beasts
Attack of the Moon Beasts is pretty good if you like 2d animation, the story has familiar elements weaved into a unique tale, with constant action throughout, its definitely a fun watch! More for kids.





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City That Never Sleeps [Blu-ray]

Brilliant Police Drama, Superb Final Twist
Gig Young was a highly talented film actor who suffered the misfortune of being type cast all too often as the "other man" rather than handling the lead, which he was more than capable of doing. When he won a well-deserved Oscar for the Depression mood piece "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" it was in the Best Supporting Actor category.

In the brilliantly conceived and beautifully done 1953 Republic police drama "City That Never Sleeps" Young is the lead performer, and one with a challenging role of wearing his dissatisfaction as a Chicago policeman on his sleeve as he juggles two beautiful women, a loving wife at home and a nightclub exotic dancer with whom he considers fulfilling a dream of moving to California and starting a new life.

Mala Powers plays the role of the dancer. She has two men interested in marrying her and after Young initially fails to go the extra mile she tells him that she will instead go off with a co-worker who plays the role of a...

Limited Drama-Great Noir Photography
Young,a cynical,burned-out cop, wants to dump his small-time life and become a big shot like crooked lawyer Arnold. The hard-bitten desperation of the little guys, and the callous swankness of the well-healed feel alot like Asphalt Jungle. But the characterization isn't nearly as dimensional or powerful, and the actual dialogue is 'B' all the way.

But... don't go away... This is,camera-wise, a dynamite noir. Chicago lurks darkly, massively in the cold night with human faces illuminated from below with knife-edged clarity. The essential backdrops are there in spades; threatening stairwells and fire escapes, fancy nightclubs with sweaty backstage dressing rooms, fat cat penthouses with tastlessly bulbous furniture, and above all the empty, trash-strewn city streets and alleys.

If you go for Film Noir visually, this is a must-see ( the last chase is genuine 'A' quality.) Just remember- I warned ya about the script.

Chicago After Midnight
Film noir fans will positively delight in this sophisticated police drama with its gritty cityscapes and glaring depictions of graveyard-shift patrolling and lurid nightlife. Location photography and adept chiarscuro provide a palpable realism as fully fleshed-out characters cross paths through the nocturnal gloom, in a busy precinct station, cacophonous cabaret, swank evildoers' digs, and cavernous office building. Several less-developed, but colorful portrayals add to the texture of authenticity as they weave in and out of the action. The most intriguing of these is a model cum mechanical man who lures the curious to a nightclub. Whether he is real or not is a knottily noirish question....

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Sesame Street: Love the Earth!

Great, but where's Elmo?
In comparing both of Sesame Street's recent Elmo-Earth releases, while "Being Green" had a more humorous presentation, "Love The Earth" is more thoughtful and probably better because the messages stick. Most parents would agree that there are many helpful lessons on either video... in fact if you look hard enough you can find them packaged on the same disc.

Whether or not this 45-minute episode on its own is worth $10 is a little harder to answer. When my two-year-old watches Sesame Street, he pays close attention when the main characters are on the screen, but he loses interest during the interstitials... the format of the show is usually so fast-paced though that we come back to his friends often enough, and he keeps watching. With "Love The Earth" they basically filmed 15 minutes of new material of Elmo and the gang, then filled the other 30 minutes with old non-Elmo segments, which are totally educational but are played two or three in a row before we get back to the...

Beautiful
Only allowed one video per day, ... This was my child's favorite video for months at a time! (even though mommy would rotate the choices a bit, The child always asked for this video!)

She became my best recyle "helper" at a tender age of 2 or three yrs. .. Kids love to sort...

Wonderful amazing melodies and many many songs!!!! Kind of a short video, but it's so happy, who notices?



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Stripper Dance - Professional Exotic Dance Routines & Striptease Technique from Elite Clubs

Good to get ideas of dance routines etc.
I bought this to spice up our love life a little, and it did just that. She teaches well and if you have any experience club dancing then the moves are not hard to do. But if you are rhythmically challenged then maybe start off with one of her earlier dvd's where she breaks down the dance moves more. But if you already know how to "salt shake it" etc., then you should be pleased with the video. I'm bad about dancing for a few seconds and then not knowing what to do next, this video helped me find a routine to go by and fun moves to use. Definitely recommend it.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Stripping - But Were Too Afraid To Ask
This is a colorful and very professionally made instructional video - that teaches one to become a classy, high-end stripper (or "exotic performer"). Our instructor, Lady Morrighan is very helpful and personable - and her attire and presentation are always tastefully done.

Lady Morrighan first takes the basic moves - and links them all together - into workable dance routines that are easy to follow along. She performs on a seductively lit mock stage - with two giant teddy bears as her audience. How cute.

She also includes a special section - on the "art of uncovering" - which is probably the video's most practical; and the portion that men will want to watch most. She wears two bras - a skin colored one underneath - to demonstrate fun ways for going topless. And fully disrobing can be accomplished - going over the head or off-of-the-toes - and Lady Morrighan shows us both.

Lastly, my favorite portion deals with what she calls, "floor boffing" -...



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Maverick: The Complete Second Season (Black & White)

...and Maverick is still the name...
Not a moment too soon we are blessed with the second season of "Maverick", the full 26 episodes presented in glorious black and white.

Starring James Garner as the always affable, sometimes scheming Bret Maverick in the role that made him famous. He appears even more comfortable this season and with the support of his trusting brother Bart, played with great aplomb by Jack Kelly, we get to enjoy some of the best episodes this vaunted series has to offer.

Certainly one of my favorites and arguably a signature episode of the series is "Shady Deal at Sunny Acres" that features many of the series regulars who helped make "Maverick" so special. "Shady Deal" features a great set-up that is executed to perfection which would be mimicked by future TV shows and movies like "The Sting".

Other highlights include a young pre-Rawhide Clint Eastwood in "Duel at Sundown" who keeps calling our hero mister "Mav-er-AAACK", "The Day They Hanged Bret Maverick" and "The...

Thje greatest episode ever?
There about fifty legitimate candidates for the list of greatest television episodes of all time: "Abysinnia, Henry",(MASH) {"Opie The Birdman",(The Andy Griffith Show) "Sweet Prince of Delancy Street",(Naked City) "Arrival" ( LOST), "Postmodern Prometheus"( The X-files) " Who Do You Kill?", (East Side West -Side), "Fall-Out" (The Prisoner), "Women Do Not Weep" ( Upstairs Downstairs)five or six Twilight Zones, three or four Alfred Hitchcock's, "They're Tearing Down Pete Reilly's Bar,(Night Gallery) and more obscure candidates such as, "Rally Around Your Own Flag, Mister", And "Question: Do you Remember The Dark Sins of Youth?"(Slattery's People) "The Last Testament Of Buddy Crown" and "A Bang And A Whimper"(Channing),and "Incident With An Executioner",(Rawhide) "Noon Wine" ( Sam Peckinpah directed this dazzling episode of an ABC anthology Series whose name I forget.and a about two dozen others.
Undoubtedly, this episode -and three or four other Mavericks- must be on ANY...

Two down, one to go
James Garner appeared on MAVERICK for three of the five seasons. The fourth and fifth season are average when compared to other Warner Westerns but the first three seasons of MAVERICK are worth owning and watching. Garner had his choice of scripts so the ones with Bart Maverick (Jack Kelly) are weaker than the others. Still, the boys are in rare form and prime to cheat the gamblers who cheated innocent victims. The complete season is uncut in this box set from Warner Brothers and here's hoping they put out all five seasons (even though I might not buy seasons four and five).

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In The Beginning: The Trey Canard Story

Great motox video!
Great video about an awesome motocross rider. He is an inspiration to all who face tough challenges in life. Can't wait until the next Trey Canard video comes out!





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Scott Cole: Discover Tai Chi for Fitness

Good work out
I like this video but I prefer the one he did for senior citizens. The other one has most of the exercises this one has, but condensed into 1/2 hour.

Very well done and enjoyable
I enjoyed all the different Tai Chi moves. This dvd coverred a lot and was easy to follow. I like the mirror image presentation. This is the best of Scott Cole's dvd's that I have seen.

Love it!
I'm lucky enough to be able to practice Tai Chi with Scott here in Palm Springs. This video is a great, relaxing way to practice and enjoy Scott's calm yet fun teaching style. Doing this video is like a moving meditation for me. I love the way we can do the movements without taking ourselves too seriously. Thanks Scott!

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Painted Skin: The Resurrection [HD]

"Painted Skin: The Resurrection" is one of the most gorgeous fantasy films to be released on Blu-ray in 2012
In 2008, "Painted Skin", a Chinese supernatural film directed by Gordon Chan would become one of the biggest films in Asia.

Featuring a talented cast which included Donnie Yen, Xhou Xun and Zhao Wei, "Painted Skin" which takes place in the late Qin Dynasty, would introduce us to a white fox spirit name Xiaowei (portrayed by Zhou Xun), a demon who sacrificed her power to save a human.

The white fox would be punished for trying to assist a human and is sentenced to be punished by a curse in which ice will follow her eternally and keep her imprisoned unless she feeds on human hearts. And the only way to escape the curse and become human is if a human man gives up his heart for her.

The sequel to "Painted Skin" is "Painted Skin: The Resurrection" which is directed by Wuershan ("The Butcher, The Chef and the Swordsman") and stars Xun Zhou ("Flying Swords of Dragon Gate", "Suzhou River", "Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress"), Zhao Wei ("Warriors of...

stunning dreamscape of myth
Absolutely beautiful production defied all expectations and desires. Hypnotic and a bit erotic. Classical Chinese myths of the fox spirit make a romantic and mystical triangle in one of the best Chinese fantasy films I ever saw. Blu-ray is fantastic and a great way to hear the awesome music score. Lavish production detailed well in the extras documentary.

A poetic, Chinese romantic tragedy with a dash of stylistic anime-esque action in a fantasy setting...? Okay, I'm interested!
A poetic, Chinese romantic fantasy tragedy with a dash of stylistic anime-esque action.

This mythology-flavored story begins when a fox demon in the form of a beautiful woman (Xun Zhou; Cloud Atlas, Painted Skin) is freed from an icy prison by her bird demon sister (Mini Yang; Wu Dang). They are called demons. But they're not your typical satanic, drooling, toothy-mawed monster demons. They're more like evil immortal beings.

The obscure story is driven by our two female leads. The millennia-old Fox seeks the willing heart of a mortal man in order to become human and a warrior Princess (Wei Zhao; Red Cliff, Painted Skin) who hides a facial battle wound behind a mask seeks her one past love (Kun Chen; Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, Painted Skin). They meet and the Fox offers to help the princess--a favor which comes with a price. The rest of the story is hard to explain without giving too much away...I won't even try. All I'll say is that this is a romantic...

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Ghosthunters - Phantoms Of Chingle Hall

Paying a Price at Chingle Hall
Is Chingle Hall really the most haunted house in England? The home has been around since the 12th century, during the period of the Crusades. The locals believe it to be haunted by monks dressed in cowls, a former owner named Margaret, who is referred to as the 'Grey Lady'. Other entities are believed to haunt the location, including a young girl who was physically abused by her two uncles and gave birth to many children who were either murdered or burned to death by the uncles. The young girl is referred to as, 'Miss Singleton', and is reported to haunt the house with sadness and desolation.

Chingle Hall was built on ley-lines which are crossroads of magnetic lines running beneath the earth's surface. Scientists believe such fault lines produce electro-magnetic fields which attract supernatural phenomenon.

People pay to spend the night at Chingle Hall, and most are never disappointed. Apparitions, screams, footsteps and monks walking the property are all...

Interesting account of supernatural goings-on at Chingle Hall
Chingle Hall located in England, is reputed to be the scene of multiple hauntings. The documentary examines the various reputed haunting phenomena as witnessed by people from all walks of life, and the accounts as narrated by some of these eye-witnesses appear credible enough, especially considering that these people seem just like regular people who appear to have been genuinely affected by their supernatural experiences. A radio producer claims to have seen a cowled monk who appeared solid until he gradually disappeared into thin air, a boilerman recounts his strange experiences when he came to Chingle Hall to install a boiler, and a historian tells of her own experiences encountering the ghostly vision of a cowled monk. There's also a sad account of a young girl who happened to be one of the last in her family line to inherit the hall. This young girl, according to local accounts, was a victim of abuse at the hands of her two uncles and the girl was said to have delivered many...



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Sesame Street: Learning About Letters

Variety and simplicity
If you are looking for an introduction to letters for your child, this is a wonderful video. Through entertaining skits and a variety of visuals, the Sesame Street Gang go through the alphabet while coming up with words that begin with each letter. The sequence of photos of street signs and billboards which zero in on each letter in order is a real favorite with our 28-month old and has led to his interest in street signs and letter recognition in our own neighborhood. The pace is leisurely enough for toddlers who are just learning sounds, yet contains enough music and animated sequences to capture the attention of squirmy kids--if you happen to have one of those. Please note: There is no Elmo in this video, which to my mind is a plus but may be a disappointment to rabid Elmo fans.

A WONDERFUL video for teaching the alphabet!
My 24-month-old son has a speech delay. He knows only about 15 words, even though he's been receiving speech therapy. Imagine my surprise, then, when he started holding up his alphabet blocks this week and saying the names of several letters out loud! I've been playing this video for him every morning while he eats his breakfast, and he's obviously been learning. He can say the names of about eight letters, and can identify most of the rest by pointing if I ask him to. He's now pointing at letters everywhere ... on the box of diaper wipes, in his books, everywhere ... and saying the names of the letters out loud. He loves this video, and so do I. It reminds me of the Sesame Street shows I used to watch when I was a child. (Put it this way ... I like this video so much, I'm buying a second one in case the first one wears out!)

Best of the ABC bunch!
This is the oldest, and probably the best, Sesame Street ABC video currently available on DVD. Big Bird and Telly Monster take us on a tour of the alphabet, illustrating each letter with a word. Intercut with this material are a variety of classic filmed and animated pieces. These include...

* Leana Horne sings the alphabet song
* Cookie Monster sings "C is for Cookie"
* An animation in which a fairy illustrated words beginning with F
* Kermit shows us how to draw the letter M.
* Cookie and Herry sing an M song about all the tasty food that begins with M.
* Ernie and Bert sing the L song.
* An animation in which a wizard transforms himself into things that begin with the letter R
* Letters Everywhere ( where the individual letters of the alphabet are identified in street signs -- a definite highlight for most toddlers )
* An animation illustrating the letter V in which a villian tries to steal a vase.
* A sweet, low key...

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Sesame Street: The Great Numbers Game

Parents! Look no further!
My daughter, age 2, will tell you that this is Elmo and Telly's video, and that she loves it. As a parent, I will share with you that my little one has number recognition to 20 thanks to these classic counting cartoons. I was pleased to see that they had included such classics as the King of Eight.

We own several of Sesame Street's counting videos, but this one is by far the best. My daughter enjoys the "video game" - type format (Elmo and Telly are trapped inside a video game and have to work their way to 20 to get out), but I like that the number focus does not stop at 10, as is the case for many preschool videos.

As a teacher, this video would be good for students who need number recognition reinforcement or for English Language Learners.

A Great Numbers Video
This is the only numbers/counting video that has consistently held my 2 year old's attention. It's frequently requested and has helped her learn numbers. MUCH better than "1-2-3, count with me" or "learning about numbers" : both of these sesame street videos spend more time on "plot", and my 2 year old always loses interest well before the end. Not the case with "The Great Numbers Game", which is jam-packed with cool number cartoons and plenty of lively counting sequences.

No plot -- hastily thrown together skits
The 123 Count With Me video starring Ernie is much better done, with lots of muppet acting and takes the numbers to only 15, but with a personal touch. That video totals upto 45 minutes of enjoyment for parents and toddler. This video on the other hand features all of 2 minutes of Elmo, Telly, Gabi and another child. There is not coherent plot -- i.e. while they start off with a video game premise, they just throw together all of the skits on numbers, and never have the muppets appear to actually lead in each script. After a while of random skits on half the numbers, Elmo or Telly makes a brief aimless appearance. And even stranger, there is an unexplained scary cookie chasing them. This approach quickly turns off both the parents and the toddlers who wait for glimpses of their favorite characters. Pass on it. AND the DVD version is made without any extras, such as subtitles, or sing-alongs etc.

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The Man From Nowhere

If you liked Taken, you'll love this movie
WATCH THIS MOVIE!
Won't ruin it for you, but the basic premise is that someone gets kidnapped and this bad a@@ guy saves her. AWESOME! But not for little kids to watch as there is ALOT of violence and a lot of profanity. Action, Action, Action!
One of the best Korean movies that I have EVER SEEN. Won Bin is great in this movie and I have found a new found respect for the guy.
The theme song for the movie is by a Korean band called Mad Soul Child and it's called Dream...awesome song as well.

Blu-ray: Riveting, pulse-pounding action and drama. "The Man From Nowhere" is simply magnificent!
Riveting, pulse-pounding action and drama. "The Man From Nowhere" is simply magnificent!

The winner of seven Korea Film Awards (the most awards ever received for a film in Korea) and multiple awards worldwide, the 2010 film "The Man From Nowhere" will be released on Blu-ray and DVD in the US on March 8th!

"The Man From Nowhere" was written and directed by Jeong-beom Lee ("Cruel Winter Blues") and stars popular Korean actor Won Bin ("Guns & Talks", "Mother", "Taegukgi", "My Brother").

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"The Man From Nowhere" is presented in 1080p High Definition and is presented in 16:9 widescreen. The picture quality of this film is absolutely wonderful as grime, blood and scars can be seen with detail on the characters. You can see the detail of the suit and clothing of various people, including the buttons on their clothing.

It's important to note that this is a bloody film known for its spectacular knife fight and its violence but by...

Random Acts of Kindness Make A "Good Action Picture" Into A "Great Action Picture" In THE MAN FROM NOWHERE
Random acts of kindness make a `good action picture' into a `great action picture' with THE MAN FROM NOWHERE

South Korea's mega-popular THE MAN FROM NOWHERE was successful for very good reasons, so many that there's no way I could touch upon all of them in a single review. Suffice it to say that it's an action picture whose formula is broad enough to appeal to men (once the action starts, there's never a dull moment), women (there's a strong through-line about caring for society's lost children), male teens (who wouldn't want to be as coolly quiet as the film's lead), and female `tweens' (I've been assured by ladies that star Bin Won is very `easy on the eyes'). If that winning combination isn't enough, then add to the mix the social messages and perhaps a metaphor on "random acts of kindness" and it's no wonder that the film was a huge hit overseas.

Bin Won stars as Tae-sik Cha, who, quite literally, is the film's "man from nowhere." As our story opens, he's...

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Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs

perfect for elmo and music loving kids
This is the cutest Elmo movie ever I have a 1 yr old and a 2 yr old that will watch it over and over. It is great at home or on the go for long trips. It also has some bonus songs after the video that you can watch-they are cute and my kids love to dance to it! Highly recommend it!

This DVD is Awesome!!! Elmo and his Cousin Elmer are great!
This Dvd is my daughters favorite and Jim Henson's Pajaminals. She will sit through this movie. She is 18 months old and it's pretty long too. Plus it has a lot of bonus songs. On the main feature it does shows Elmo and Elmer (Elmo's country cousin) who both talk to country instruments in between songs which she enjoys too. Its perfect amount of time in between music sets. She loves Elmo
ON main feature
1.Elmo and Elmer rootin tootin hollerin country gymboree
2.john mcClure live action with children "Oh Susanna"
3.John Barber live action(lead singer from blues traveler) & LE Miller "Home on The Range"
4.Allison Kraus live action with muppets"Seasame Jamboree"
5.Johhny Cash live action with muppets/cartoon "Tallest Tale"
6.Mouse /Frog animation/muppets "froggy went a courtin'"
7. Cookie Monster & muppets(train engineer Casey McFee got the Train through"
8.Tele Monster muppets "triangle dance"
9. Dixie Chickens Muppets "If your happy and...

best of them all
I have bought practically all of Sesame street cassettes. this one is my sons favourite. Also his grandmas favourite. The songs are catchy and my son hums along with it all the time.

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The Red Pony [Blu-ray]

Beautiful and touching
Excellent screen version of John Steinbeck's short novel, with effective and renowned Aaron Copeland score to match. It's more than just a story about a boy and his love for his pony that gets sick and dies; it's about life and fitting in, about who we are and how we choose to be accepted. Everyone does a fine job on the screen. Best perhaps is Louis Calhern as Grandpa, who once led a wagon train across the plains. Robert Mitchum is the laconic ranch hand Billy Buck. Definitely worth a watch.

Unhappy family working out its issues through horses
I was told that this movie, unlike Steinbeck's original story, had a happy ending. Well... yes and no. At the very end of the film, everybody's laughing. (A little manaically, in my opinion.) But the movie is still about an unhappy family, and it's full of tense, strained scenes at the breakfast table. Nor does "happy ending" mean that we escape the bad things that happen in the book.

There were some nice wildlife and scenery shots of Steinbeck country, but I could have used more.

The children in the film, except for the main character, are horrible yelling little bullies. I took positive delight in their oppression by the very recognizable Wicked Witch of the West as their schoolteacher.

Robert Mitchum's character, who at first is presented as the hero who knows everything there is to know about horses, is gradually revealed as someone who promises more than he can deliver. The uncovering of his flaws and instability is very well done. In general, the...

Poor transfer
Even though the box claims a digital transfer, the source elements must be poor. Sections of the film are too dark, and it is noisy and grainy throughout. This film needs a more serious restoration than provided here.

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Sesame Street: Firefly Fun and Buggy Buddies

Pretty cute
I thought this was ok...nothing spectacular. Kept my son entertained cute storyline. Wish there were more selections like this to choose.





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Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Cookbook

A tad annoying, but what the heck... she's happy.
Our 18 month old daughter, who would happily watch Elmo talk for two hours about income tax returns, thinks this video is just great! It has music, kids, Elmo, food, Elmo . . . in short, she stares at the TV during the entire thing, with the awed silence of the true Elmophile. However, I find it a little tedious. This is definitely one of those "Okay, Mommy's going into the other room now . . ." tapes. So just for all you parents out there who care how YOU'LL like the video, here's my two cents.

For one thing, cooking is a subject that not all kids are going to take to. I suppose the idea behind the tape is that kids should learn that they CAN cook (with help). The treats Elmo and his friends prepare include kid favorites like pizza and ice cream. But some kids probably just want to eat these things, and couldn't care less about how to make them. They might find the tape a little dull.

Also, the kids on this tape are just adorable, but a little older than the...

Cooking made fun
I think one of the greatest joys in life is seeing things through children's minds. My older son loves watching Emeril cook and of course loves Elmo and my younger son loves Elmo as well. When this video came out, it was the perfect gift for both of them. This video has many songs that stick with the children because of it's catchy words and beats. Elmo and his Sesame Street friends really make cooking fun and enjoyable. They teach about ingredients, different cooking phrases, cooking utensils, how to follow directions, different foods and how to work together. The video is definitely beneficial and demonstrates positive attitudes in the kitchen and with friends. My son breaks out the pots and pans and makes believe he is cooking and he tells me what ingredients and how much he is going to put it. This proves to me that the video is educational, yet fun to look at because he really enjoys himself. Cooking doesn't have to be a chore. It can be a rewarding experience when your...

A winner.
My daughter absolutely ADORED this video at 18 months. And she still does a year later. Even though we no longer view it twice a day, it has leaked into our everyday life in several ways. For instance, she pretends to not want to try new foods so that I will sing the Pocket Queen song. It works-she'll try almost anything.

Yes, I find Genie a little annoying. But, the little girl in this video is destined for a career in the entertainment field. She is really good. Of course, Heather Headly is enchanting.

I think the only down side is that my daughter also tries to BAM her food sometimes at the dinner table!

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