Flying Monsters 3D (Blu-ray 2D/3D+DVD combo pack)

imax show that flies well.
This is a good and well made british show that was made for imax type screens. It was shown on imax screens in the u.s. I have the europeon version that is 20 minutes longer and has alot more information on it. That version in at 50Hz and it did work on my panasonic vt television as well as my panasonic 3d blu ray player. it has a extra feature , the making of , on it too. Not all players or tv's can handle 50 hz blu rays though. If you want to play it safe then get the u.s. one. As to why they felt the need to cut out 20 minutes on the u.s. version ,when they didn't have to is beyond me. My version is filled with great cgi effects , some of which are very amazing. It tells of the evolution and change in the terrasaurs over 150 million years , from small reptiles to warm blooded tailess creatures filling many niches in nature. So it's worth owning for the info alone and the 3d scenes look great too. Plus it's done by david attenbourgh who is just a awesome narrator and scientist who...

Brilliant and breathtaking
This feature is currently being shown in IMAX theaters and is presented in this package in Blu-Ray 2D & 3D as well as DVD format. Under such circumstances, there is always a danger that spectacular visuals will allow the filmmaker to shortchange the audience on content. Two words prevent that from occurring in this instance--David Attenborough. Attenborough is a legendary master filmmaker as well as an unparalleled interpreter of the natural world. If he has made a bad film in the last forty years I must have missed it, and I do not miss anything that he has been involved with if I can help it. In this instance, Flying Monsters is a brilliant and technically masterful examination of the lives and evolution of the prehistoric flying reptiles known as pterosaurs. Attenborough suggests that pterosaurs evolved from gliding lizards and that they were initially adapting to feed on the vast clouds of insects found in prehistoric skies. It was of course inevitable that some life forms...

Disappointing!
I bought the DVD version and was very happy. Then I saw and bought this 3D version and it is beautiful. But 30min. were cut out or deleted. I was really mad. What happened to the other 30 min.? I suspect they left out those parts where it wasn't 3D. That's NO EXCUSE! I could live with some parts not in 3D. I feel cheated! False advertising! At the very least they could have indicated this on the label before people buy it. SO WARNING-- You will not get the full 70 min. ONLY 40 min. runtime.

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Pirates Of Dark Water (4 Disc)

Bare-bones DVD Set
"The Pirates of Dark Water" is a wonderful cartoon series from the 1990s. A fantasy world is endangered and dying; only one man can save it. Humanoids and monstrous creatures abound. The character designs have a distinct Arabian or Sinbad feel to them. The protagonists are not a typical do-gooders; for example, they stole their sailing ship in the first episode. And (minor) characters do perish. The animation is typical Hanna-Barbera fare, but the voice acting is distinctive and includes Tim Curry and the woman who voiced the Little Mermaid. The content is 4 or 5-star content and very enjoyable.

After so many years of VHS tapes, illegal downloads, and streaming video, this series was finally released on DVD by Warner Brothers in 2010. It is a burn-on-demand product, so it should remain in-print for a long time to come. However, the audio and video have not been remastered for this DVD. No extras have been added either. Compared to the alternatives, this DVD set...

Glitchy DVDs make watching this series IMPOSSIBLE
Disc 1 of this dvd set is defected. Once the dvd was in, the Piracy warning came up and never went away. I managed to bypass it with a bit of button finagling. It skipped into the middle of an episode. While it plays, the film hiccups every few seconds continuously. It is impossible to watch the episodes on this disc. The other discs play well aside from a sparse few glitches that crop up here and there. POS dvds, Warner Bros. POS.

The show itself is still entertaining from what I've been able to watch. It deserves a better dvd treatment.

Always The Quest!
This is truely an amazing show by Hannah Barbara from the good ol' days of 1991.

The premise is as follows: on the alien world of Mer, an evil and sentient tar-like substance known as Dark Water is threatening to envelop the entire planet, killing everyone and everything. 17 years prior to the show's start, King Primus of Octopon, the largest and most beautiful kingdom on Mer, sets out with his loyal captains to retrieve the lost Thirteen Treasures of Rule. These jewels are the only thing that can contain the Dark Water in Mer's center, where it originates.

After retrieving several of the Treasures, Primus is captured by the terrible Lord Bloth, a pirate intent on taking the Treasures for himself so HE can control the Dark Water. The rest of Primus' crew evade capture and scatter the Treasures around Mer so Bloth can't get them.

After 17 years of imprisonment aboard Bloth's massive ship, the Maelstrom, Primus escapes and manages to return to Octopon,...

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West Coast Swing Moves & Patterns Volume 1 (Shawn Trautman Dance Instruction)

Great new moves!
I am not new to West Coast Swing but I am certainly not an expert. I thoroughly enjoyed the light-hearted (they have FUN teaching) and informative DVD Moves and Patterns Vol. 1, and look forward to the rest of the series. If you have already gone through beginner DVD's or classes, this it a good next choice. One of my favorite parts was at the beginning where you learn how to start a dance without being arms-distance apart.

Shawn and Joanna Trautman explain the moves completely, and show close-ups of both hands and feet so you get a good snapshot of what you should look like doing the moves. I have also been lucky enough to attend more than one of his live classes, and even dance with Shawn Trautman personally. He is just as patient and fun to dance with in person as he is on the DVD!

Not too helpful
I am new to West Coast Swing and dance and I find the movements were hard to follow. I need something a with a little more explanation.



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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero - The Complete First Series

Bad Discs
This is not about the TV series, but about the discs themselves. The first set I ordered had some sort of residue all over the disc surface. I tried to remove it, only to make it worse. I returned it and got another set, and the second set had the exact same problem. I would not want to play these in my ps3 or blu-ray player only to cause damage. Really, the disc surface looks terrible! Like they have dry glue on them or something. If I never accidentally dropped one on the floor, I might have never even noticed. Now, I am really going to make sure to check discs when I buy them. Luckily, I did not sell my Collector's Edition which I had planned to replace with this. I just wanted something that took up less space. Oh, well. I tried... twice.

Complete Original TV Series, Same Bad Remastering like w/ Transformers
Both G.I. Joe & Transformers Original TV Series were created by the same studio, SunBow/Marvel and they did a great job. Even if some of it seems a bit corny since you've grown up, the animation, story lines, characters etc. are in my opinion one of the best we have had in TV Animation especially in the 80s.

The bad news is the same studio (whoever they are? Rhino? Shout?) who remastered Transformers, also did this. So it suffers from the same issues.

-Video Remastered from original 35mm film with no proper 3:2 pull down with aliasing (jaggies) appearing.

-Some video (missing from film masters) is replaced with the old analog broadcast masters which appear "out of place" since they lower quality.

-Audio is never consistent on mixing voices and sound effects, varies from episode to episode. Sometimes sound effects are to loud and can't hear the voices, other times voices are to loud and barely hear the sound effects.

-Text on...

Great series, so so release
I grew up on this series, bought the toys and almost every tie in to G.I. Joe. I was very excited to see this release, I really wanted to the series but the foot locker was just over kill. First the packaging is well done, simple but informative. They basically repackaged the 4 DVD sets that had been previously released in one collection with a bonus outer slip case.

The overall audio and video of the series is pretty good but nothing to write home about. All the special features, PSA's etc that are included on the individual releases are intact.

The biggest gripe I have is the discs I originally received where either manufactured wrong or covered in some sort of solvent. The discs played fine in my tray loading DVD player but I was afraid to use them in my slot loading PS3. My only fear is the discs not lasting after repeated viewings due to the above issues.

Only time will tell, hopefully this does not affect the health of this box set.

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Doctor Who: The Seeds Of Death (Story 48) - Special Edition

Nothing to Hissss About
As I am writing this in mid May, 2012, I have to state that this one almost got by me, thinking this "Special Edition" was an older product. But then I realized that this has not yet been released in the US. I got this last year as part of the U.K. Revisitations Box Set - Volume 2, which became available in March 2011. So this is a genuine review, unlike many of the other phonies who post "reviews" before the product is made available to them simply for the sake of making them.

As always, I'm not gong to give a synopsis of the story itself. If you don't know the story by now, there are plenty of other reviewers who will tell you all about it ad nauseam. Rather, I'm going to focus on what I believe will help you decide if this product is worthy of your hard earned wages by reviewing the extras which, in my opinion, can make or break a purchase.

DVD Audio Commentary - With Wendy Padburry, Frazer Hines, director Michael Ferguson, and Terrance Dicks. I actually...

The Ice Warriors are back! Who needs the "Special Edition"?
This is one of the most visually striking, compelling stories of Doctor Who's black-and-white era. After comparing the "Special Edition" with the original DVD release from 2004, I'm not sure the added features you get with the newer version warrant buying it again. (Amazon is, as of this writing, charging about the same for both versions, so if you're new to "The Seeds of Death," go for the new release by all means.)

As best as I can tell, the only thing new to the special edition are three good to middling new mini-documentaries that, respectively, trace the history of the Ice Warriors, look at the use of monsters on the show generally, and compare those iconic monsters that have made repeat appearances in the series. A fourth feature, which includes interviews with actors who played the Ice Warriors, is included with both versions.

In "The Seeds of Death," the Doctor, Jamie and Zoe land on a future Earth, which has given up traditional space travel with rocket...

Another Homerun!!!
I don't usually include a synopsis but I noticed that the other 6 reviews did not include one. So here it is.

At the end of the twenty-first century, a "T-Mat" (Teleportation) has replaced all other forms of transport. Manned space exploration has ceased due to the quality of life on Earth. The Doctor, (Patrick Troughton) Jamie and Zo arrive on Earth at the Rocketry Museum run by Professor Daniel Eldred. When the T-Mat relay station on the moon breaks down the Doctor and his companions volunteer to help Commander Radnor and his assistant repair the relay station by crewing a rocket Professor Eldred has been privately building in hopes of re-igniting an interest in space travel
We cut to the moon where we find the relay station has been taken over in a military coup by unknown invaders. Controller Osgood has been killed while sabotaging the relay system in an attempt to thwart the takeover, and his deputy Fewsham has been pressed into assisting the invaders. Locke...

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Dog Bites Man: The Complete Series

This Raucous Comedy Central Mockumentary Style Sitcom Features An Essential Galifianakis Performance
Now here's a blast from 2006! The short-lived mockumentary sitcom "Dog Bites Man" from Comedy Central is available in this 2-disc Complete Series DVD set. Before you get too excited, though, the complete series was only 9 episodes at approximately 23 minutes each. The current list price of $39.95 before discounts and sales seems pretty steep for just over 3 hours worth of programming, so I'd certainly recommend keeping your eyes peeled for a reasonable sales price before investing. As a series, "Dog Bites Man" really combines the comedic principles of fictional news programming (think Daily Show) with the awkward workplace cinema verite style sitcoms (think The Office). This single camera show follows the misadventures of a TV news crew as they deal with personal issues while scouring the countryside for the next great story.

The show stars several comedy veterans including Matt Walsh of "Upright Citizens Brigade," Andrea Savage of "Funny or Die Presents..." and A.D. Miles...

The cult classic that is still waiting for its cult
It's hard to believe how obscure this series is given that it had 9 episodes on Comedy Central and given that it stars Zach Galifianakis. And especially given how rib-hurtingly hilarious it is. This was and remains the funniest series I've seen. Period. Only _The Sarah Silverman Program_ and _Community_ have come close.

If you like awkwardness-based humor, and if you like subtle non-verbal humor (facial expressions and voice inflections and mannerisms), then I feel confident saying that Dog Bites Man will make you pee your pants.

Funny
This is a pretty funny series. It is really awkward humor - sort of like the office. So if you like that show you may like this one.

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Bleach: Uncut Set 13

Just...Awesome
This is, without a doubt, one of my favorite parts of Bleach. The set includes episodes 194 - 205, and the battles in these twelve episodes are just phenomenal. In this set we get to see the Espada battle some pretty powerful Soul Reapers and it is just fantastic. This set continues the main story line with Ichigo and the others fighting their way through Hueco Mundo after Grimjow's defeat. We are also given the chance to delve into Nel's past and her relationship with the Espada. Two episodes in is one of my favorite scenes in Bleach and I won't spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen it yet, but lets just say one side gets some pretty awesome reinforcements.

I know that these smaller releases have been debated on a lot of other reviews and I think the motivations for this have been examined thoroughly enough that I feel I have nothing new to add. I will not spend my money on the separated Bount Arc but good episodes like these I will not pass up on.

In conclusion...

Wrong aspect ratio
I'm not here to talk about the price, that has been talked about to death. I'm here to talk about the false advertising of uncut. They crop these episodes from the original 16x9 format to 4x3, which is just weird. I mean, we are in a 16x9 for everything format. And yes, it does make a difference. Characters body and heads are cut off. Words are cut off when they show the opening episodes cards. If any anime fans remember the whole crop fiasco of Dragon ball z from 4x3 to 16x9. Well, this is the same thing, but in reverse. I hope Viz fixes these on future releases, although the last 2 sets have been this way as well. Viz is only getting worse by: first the lack of extras, second, the price and less episodes, and third the crop of widescreen to 4x3. Viz do not care about there customers.

Nell saves the day
After defeating Grimmjow, Ichigo is being clobbered by Nnoitorra. Just before Ichigo is killed Nell transforms into her former self. She was a high ranked Aspada before she was betrayed and cast out. At the same time 4 Soul Reaper Captains come to save the stragglers in Las Noches. This volume of Bleach is awesome and totally unexpected. There is some awesome stuff packed into this box set. You really need to check it out.

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San Francisco Symphony at 100 [Blu-ray]

SFS at 100
The San Francisco Symphony at 100 Blu-ray is a very good Blu-ray disc. I initially saw the broadcast on PBS several months ago and eagerly waited for the Blu-ray version. The PBS version is a two-hour broadcast and is hosted by author Amy Tan and features Tilson Thomas conducting the Orchestra and two of the leading artists of our time: legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman and the dynamic pianist Lang Lang.

The Blu-ray lacks the pianist Lang Lang, in which I was highly disappointed. Nevertheless, the picture and audio on the Blu-ray are superb and the extra features are good historical background. Although Amazon is showing a June 12th release date, I ordered it directly from SFS website:
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I believe the total price including shipping was approximately $45. Additionally, the version I received is Dolby TruHD 96/24 and it sounds amazing. If you want to read more about the 96/24 audio, feel free to read the below link:
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COMMENTS ON ABOVE DVD DISC
I LIKE THIS PRODUCTION VER MUCH. THE QUALITY OF THE IMAGE WAS CLEAR WITH AN EXCELENT SOUND
HOPE MORE SIMILAR ITEMS BE AVAILABLE MORE FREQUENTLY



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Fundamentals of Odissi Dance (PAL formatted)

Great practice tool
I love this DVD. Very clearly explained and easy to follow. A very good practice aid for a total beginner or a trained professional.

Excellent!!!
This DVD was very well made - from it's organization of the movements to the execution of dance technique. It covers a good spectrum of material to be an excellent practice tool for the beginner as well as the experienced dancer. I highly recommend it.

Excellent resource!
This video is neatly divided up into DVD Chapters for head movements, neck movements, hand gestures, arm positions, steps, etc. It is easy to navigate to each section using the DVD Menu.

In each section the dancer demonstrates each step while someone calls out the name of each step. It goes from step 1 to step 2 to step 3 etc continuously, so it can also be used to follow along doing the movements as a practice session (or can be used like an encyclopedia to watch)

The video image quality and audio cues are good quality too.

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SAP CRM 7.0 Live Video Training

Best and affordable SAP CRM in the Market.
This training video is very thorough and precise. The information is very detailed and up to date. If you want to learn SAP CRM buy this video!





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Ibrahim Farrah Presents Rare Glimpses Dances From The Middle East

Rare Glimpses DVD
Great DVD! Very educational and informative! Each dance was authentic, inspiring and so well executed. The 5 different dances were so unique,
and take you from The United States all the way to Lebanan, Morocco, and Egypt, and include different eras and genres. It is difficult for me to choose a favorite amongst them; they were all superb and special!. Ibrahim Farrah's narration between each number ties the different threads together, and is enlightening and fascinating! Leeza

essential purchase for lovers of Middle Eastern Dance
This video release really lives up to its title as it brings together five extremely rare film segments
of Middle Eastern dance, as introduced and edited by Ibrahim Farrah, certainly one of the foremost American authorities
on Middle Eastern/North African dance. The initial segment is the famous footage shot by Thomas Edison in 1897 of Fatima, an authentic traditional North African dancer, who reputedly performed at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. It is a "glimpse" indeed but precious--the earliest known footage of this style of dancing.. There are two segments of the guedra, a trance dance, presented-- one shot in 1950 in Morocco and the other a theatrical presentation featuring the dancer Jajouka, choreographed by Farrah. The Moroccan footage is especially precious as the guedra is normally danced as part of communal celebrations and is not presented for entertainment. So seeing authentic guedra is not readily available to people who live outside the relevant culture. Then...



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Dogs in Space

Great movie, lots of fun
This is just to let everyone know you can get this movie on DVD but it is PAL only and there is a CD soundtrack available. Lots of fun to watch and it is an unusual film. The PAL version available will play on an XBOX360 so might play on other players as well. However, I can not check this. The xbox is the only one that I can promise it will play on. This movie is not available in the United States and has never been offered in the NTSC version. It is Pal only. It was released in Australia about 8 years ago for a short time. The quality is decidedly better then the VHS version but remember it was an indy film produced in Australia in the late 80s. There are 2 CD versions, a German and a Japanese release. They have extra music on them that were not on the tape and record.

Great movie! Wonderful soundtrack! Could we get a reissue?
This movie might not appeal to the 20 and under crowd...but for those of us at our prime in the 80's it's a flashback. I love watching it and remembering all the good/wild times of the period. And toast those no longer with us (and I don't just mean Michael).

Who is the smart guy that let this soundtrack go out of print?? Definitely worth a CD re-issue.

Lowenstein's Dogs in space BETTER than Cox's Sid & Nancy?
I thought the film Dogs in space was a better film better directing acting and plot (so to speak). The film set in Melbourne 1978 in a house with a group of youths who don't seem to have much direction in life. I think this might have been my second viewing of this film I hadn't seen the film in donkeys years and the last time I saw it I didn't really see the film proper like so it was good for a refresher. Within the film you get a glimpse of the Aussie punk scene a pity not much material was recorded some of the groups were great. This film is worth 5 stars and more the soundtrack (if you can find it) is very well worth tracking down. Now if only someone would release a decent DVD of this flick I'd be in line like a shot.

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Washington: Behind Closed Doors

Sleaze Crime Sex Power; `Good Morning Mr. President'
It's 1977 but relevant as ever 35 years later. Astonishingly so! Pay phones-NO cells; no deleted expletives; VHS tape surveillance technology; and the film look of the late 70s--early 80s but its datedness is quickly forgotten THEN seen as a period political series with set-costume historic perfection. I lived the Nixon years (actually voted for him, OUCH!) This is powerful. Made me mad all over again, but also expect a compelling drive all the way to the 3 DVDs' end.
SUBTITLES for all 6 feature-length episodes.

One dialogue quote sums it up: "It's just so vicious. There's so much back-biting and insincerity." Perhaps too true in an election year. You may opt to stay away from the voter booth in favor of another viewing for this adaptation of Ehrlichman's book. Everyone knows the book and this series was about Nixon and Watergate. Author Ehrlichman was part of it. Like Haldeman, portrayed perfectly by Robert Vaughn under the fiction name of Flaherty, they did 18 months...

Nothing changes, does it?
I first watched this mini-series on British TV some years ago, and found it riveting. Having since enjoyed the film "The American President" and the entire West Wing series, I think Washington Behind Closed Doors was the first of these political dramas, showing the behind the scenes jockeying for position, power and privilege. But it was shown at a time just before most of us in the West began to doubt and mistrust most of our political "leaders", so it was in some ways quite shocking at the time. But it was also funny, sometimes hilariously so. Nicholas Pryor springs immediately to mind as a young man desperate to climb the greasy political pole, but a man also greatly lacking in confidence, someone who would behave as though he were a lord of creation when things were going well for him, but who disintegrated into a wimpish, snivelling, sweating wreck when he saw his golden future disappearing in front of his eyes. It is a truly great performance. Robert Vaughn,in full...

Washington Behind Closed Doors
I saw this series on TV many years ago and absolutely loved it. I haven't had time to watch it all at this stage but am very satisfied with what I have watched

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Charlie's Angels: The Complete Series (2011)

Fun series, beautiful angels, harshly & unfairly criticized
The three lead actresses were stunning, incredibly stylish and growing into their roles as Angels as Kate (Annie Ilonzeh), Abby (Rachael Taylor) and Eve (Minka Kelly). The idea of using Miami instead of Los Angeles for the location of the Townsend Agency was perfect, as colorful, exotic Miami with its beautiful skyline and Latin culture added flavor to the series. As in most series, the show, including the actresses' performances, improved (I admit, the pilot was a little over the top and was probably the main reason many critics failed to give the series the chance it deserved). Ramon Rodriguez was charismatic, sexy and sweet as the new Bosley. The background music was spectacular and some of the guest stars were great. The subplots involving each Angel and Bosley were intriguing, what a shame the series ended before they were developed. Episode 4, Angels in Chains, which was a tribute to the original series with its own twist (Angels have to become inmates in a Cuban prison to...

Shame it series ended
This series was a bit more like Mission Impossible from the eighties. But there was a chemistry in this reboot of the famous old series. Unfortunately this series found its introduction on a network what has no courage. (apologies) I stand corrected ABC almost never allows a series to complete its first season. Charlie's Angels the reboot suffered the same fate as many other promising starts such as Middle Man, and 666 Park Avenue. There is an additional episode in this pack. The additional story was the best of the season and shamefully never was allowed to see the light of day.

Fabulous remake of an old classic.
I just received this dvd set and writing this review as I watch it. The show sparkles in it's sunny Miami locales and the leading ladies are charismatic and beautiful, assertive and tough. What's not to love? Super sexy Puerto Rican actor Ramon Rodriguez is easy on the eyes and quite the match to the beautiful gals.
The series features lots of action and humor..plus a few underlying storylines that unfortunately will never be resolved due to the series' quick demise. Thumbs down to ABC network for that.

Unfairly criticized and prematurely hated by many critics, mostly in part to ABC's relentless chopping of long running favorite shows such as "Lost", this remake of Charlie's Angels was pure, downright fun fun fun. Devoid of convoluted sci-fi plots or overly sappy family matters drama as many viewers of ABC tend to favor, this show was about escapism and getting viewers involvement on the action packed plot twists and beautiful locations. As the show progressed week...

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Civilization: West & The Rest

Enthralling, Daring, Brilliant
Civilization: West & The Rest is an extremely sophisticated documentary for those with a love for history... and maybe some controversy. Make no mistake, you may find yourself not agreeing with Ferguson. I suggest you read his book (of the same name) for an even more comprehensive understanding of his views. However, not agreeing with someone's take on any given issue should not be grounds for condemnation or disregard. I, personally, find little to disagree with as far as his views on the rise of the West. In very simple terms, this is my take on Civilization: West & The Rest-- Ferguson presents a non-apologist's account on the rise of Western economic, political and cultural hegemony. He lays out a realist groundwork for why the West succeeded and why the 'Rest' failed. That said, by no means does Ferguson disregard the negative aspects of Western civilization (colonialism, slavery, genocide, rampant consumerism etc.) However, unlike the leftist literature/media that plagues...

Each to his own....and I'm enthralled.
Other reviewers have pointed out flaws in the material, commented on the jumpiness of the production, explained why Ferguson is totally wrong in some areas, and complained about what was left out. Surely he cannot be faulted for everything. No one can ever be completely right, and rarely is any lecturer totally wrong. But I was enthralled, as much as I had been with James Burke's Connections. There were very big ideas, colorful details, and days later I am still thinking about the program and the information it presented.

Regarding Protestant work ethic, I would highly recommend Simon Schama's An Embarrassment of Riches, which focuses on the success of the Netherlands, the societal guilt in admitting to so much wealth, and how they tried to perfect themselves as a nation.

Fascinating
Anyone who finds this boring doesn't appreciate history. Anyone who finds this too western-centric is simply missing the point and misreading history as well as Ferguson. Of course, trying to make a broad sweep of history in six 45-minute videos will leave out points some will find critical, and make some generalizations others will find offensive, but the genius of Ferguson's grasp of history and twenty-first century social media is evident across the six segments. Yes, there are connections back to James Burke's wonderful "Connections" series from thirty years ago, and fellow Harvard economic historian David Landes went into much more detail in his "Wealth and poverty of nations" treatise fifteen years ago, but for the student or just intellectually curious, this series is hard to beat. Yes, the "six killer apps" theme may offend some as a bit too cute, too current, too much of an appeal to the MTV generation, but Ferguson knows his stuff and knows his audience.

Having...

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JACKIE CHAN ADVENTURES - SEASON 2 (4 Discs)

One of my all time favorites
Valmont as a cat... what more could a girl ask for? Granted, this episode could have been written better in some parts, I found this episode rushed and it could have been a two-parter, this is still a fun episode especially if you're a Valmont fan. MEOW!

again, great show BUT out of order episodes and quality is still bad
If you're looking at this review, you probably read my review for season 1. again, i love this show...it's great for adults and children. but amazon could have done a better job on the quality of the encodes along with making sure the episodes are in the proper order.

QUEEN OF THE SHADOWKAHN should be the fourth show of this season. in it, shendu mentions to valmont that a change in wardrobe is needed
AND HE DOES HIS OWN STUNTS should then follow queen of the shadowkahn. this episode is where we first see valmont trying on a new wardrobe (a sorcerer's robe which valmont calls a dress).
by default, this would make RUMBLE IN THE BIG HOUSE episode six of this season which makes sense since valmont is already wearing said robe.

another thing about this season. The first 13 episodes all following a continuing story about the demon sorcerers so make sure to watch these in order. however, episodes 14-36 (not counting the last three episodes which should be...

We love Jackie Chan Adventures
I ordered this for my 5-year old daughter after the show was removed from Netflix. She absolutely loves Jackie Chan Adventures.

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Heartland - The Complete Second Season

BE ADVISED: "GMC" Release Is Season 2: Ep. 10 to Season 3: Ep. 14
First, to rate the show-- it fully deserves 5 stars! It's definitely one of my (few) favorite current shows I watch. I actually first saw the show on the "CW Network" in the US in late 2010, and soon afterwards caught up on all the episodes posted online (FYI, the CW network is no longer airing episodes in the US, only GMCTV).
Now, I'm current, and am awaiting the new season 6 which airs on the CBC in Canada!
**EDIT: There WILL be a Season 7 sometime around Sept. 2013!**
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In regards to the dvd set I received:

This is the mistake I just figured out tonight (AFTER I removed the wrapper & discs)... At the very bottom (the last sentence) on the back cover, it states: "Please Note: This Package Contains Episodes 23 To 45 Of Heartland As Seen On GMCTV".

I went online and compared the original CBC/Canadian lineup with the episodes named in the "GMCTV's Completed Second Season" set, and figured out that it is in fact season 2...

Great series - be careful of which set you're getting
This is a fantastic series, but this season 2 picks up 9 episodes after season 1 ends. There's a complete list on Wikipedia. The series was apparently released in two versions, with one of them having the 'as seen on GMC' note. If you start with one set, keep on with it. The two sets can't be mixed and matched very well, as you'll find yourself with missing or overlapping episodes. Hopefully this will help others avoid confusion when Episode 1 of Season 2 starts off with "previously on Heartland"... only to be full of characters and storylines that weren't on Season 1!

Heartland the Complete Second Season is NOT COMPLETE
I purchased this DVD for our daughter. After starting to watch the first episode she realized that the first episode did not follow the last episode on season 1. The top portion of the front cover says as seen on gmc. At the bottom it states Complete Second Season. On the back cover at the bottom in very small lettering it states this package contains episodes 23-45 of heartland as seen on gmctv. I actually love this series but I think the packaging was very deceitful and I would have purchased the other version of this series if I had known this was not truely the complete second season.

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Play: Ftisland

Play: FT Island
Awesome concert by FT Island. I like FT Island concert because they're always live not lip-sync. Lee Hongki's voice is heaven. Hongki sings better live and cd audio. Fighting! FTIsland.





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The Twilight Zone: The Complete Series [Blu-ray]

astonishing
Giving this set a bad rating because you already bought an earlier set is doing any potential buyers of this set a grave injustice.

It is, simply, astonishing. Why? Start with digital transfers from the original camera negatives and magnetic tracks. Add commentaries for the majority of episodes. And multiple commentaries for several episodes. Add Rod Serling's college lectures used for commentaries. Add interviews with cast and crew members. Add isolated msic scores. Add intros and outros. Add network promo spots. Add the TWILIGHT ZONE radio dramas and comic books...I could go on but why bother? If you are a TWILIGHT ZONE FAN, you won't be disappointed.

Twilight zone
I am a real fan of Rod Serling's Twilight Zone. I bought the 42 VHS collection of Twilight Zone via Columbia House Canada and paid nearly $1500.00 for the entire collection more than ten years ago. What a deal to obtain the DVD collection with all the extras for a fraction of what I paid for the VHS. The quality is excellent. One little note: there is no close caption for the season one but no problem for seasons 2,3,4,5. Thank you Amazon. I live in Québec canada and it took only five days to receive the collection by regular mail.

Submitted for your approval...
a man in his 40s. See him sitting at his computer writing yet another review for Amazon.com. Smart, educated, funny. He is the kind of man that men envy and women want to be with. There's just one thing, though, tonight this man will find out he lives in the Twilight Zone...

This show was absolutely fantastic. The writing, the acting, the production value, everything about this show was/is/and will always be perfect. You couldn't make a show like this now. It has too much depth, too much insight, too much actual truth in it for the networks to handle. It seems as though television's motto today is, "Keep 'em numb, keep 'em dumb". Yeah, there are a few good shows that actually have some intelligence to them, but nothing packs a punch like the original Twilight Zone. The beauty of Serling and his collaborator's writing was that it was tight and yet sparse. They didn't spell everything out for you. They assumed you had a brain and that you were capable enough to use it. In...

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The Three Stooges: The Ultimate Collection

The credit goes to Grover Crisp & Mike Schlesinger for the Bonus Shorts
Restored, preserved and now shared with the world. This collection of the 190 Columbia Shorts starring the boys now includes 28 shorts made by Shemp Howard, Joe Besser and Joe Derita.
The credit for the restoration goes to Grover Crisp and his outstanding crew of film preservationists. All the shorts were preserved onto film stock and mastered onto digital formats. This allows for the films to be projected either from 35mm film sources and digitally from DCP or DVD.

The reason these made it to home video is due to the tenacity of one individual; an executive at Sony who knows the importance of the "solo" shorts to the fans of the Stooges. He has been in the industry for over thirty years, making sure that many films were saved from extinction and, for the fans, pushing hard for their exhibition in revival houses and on home screens. With this box set of 218 two reel comedies (the largest complete collection of short subjects ever released by a major distributor),...

Why have only the Stooges survived from Columbia's heyday??
Great to see Columbia release the entire "canon" of the 190 Stooge shorts in one set; it is an iconic body of work, and automatically gets the five-star rating.

Also great to see Columbia's 3-disk supplement, which will give the general public (who only know the Stooges as a team) an idea of the OTHER comedy shorts that were being churned out by Columbia during their heyday. You will see the same directors, writers AND supporting cast members that we have come to know and love through their work with the Stooges...and it's cool to see them in all of these unfamiliar efforts (three of the Shemp appearances are in films starring the wacky but sad-sack Andy Clyde, who was Columbia studio's 2nd-biggest comedy film-star after the Stooges).

HOWEVER---BE ADVISED: there's a reason that only the Stooges shorts have survived in the public consciouness for the past 80 years; for even when an excellent director like Ed Bernds, who did such great work with the Stooges, worked...

Great set of comedy shorts with NEW BONUS MATERIAL of the stars solo shorts!
GREAT SET! The COMPLETE Collection of all of the Three Stooges Columbia shorts as well as three discs of Bonus material featuring the solo efforts of the Stooges!

Who could ask for more? And speaking of more.. IF YOU ALREADY BOUGHT THE INDIVIDUAL SETS, YOU CAN BUY THE THREE BONUS DISCS HERE: The Three Stooges - Rare Treasures from the Columbia Vault

If you have not bought the previous individual sets, then get this 5-star set! The restoration is wonderful! They look like they were filmed yesterday! Kudos to Sony Home Video for this wonderful presentation!

New Bonus Contents Included are (and these WILL also be available separately outside of this set):

Disc #1
Rockin' In The Rockies (1945) (feature film with Curly)
Have Rocket--Will Travel (1958) (feature film with Curly-Joe)
Columbia Color Rhapsody cartoons:
The Bon Bon Parade (1935)
The Merry...

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High Plains Drifter [DVD + Digital Copy] (Universal's 100th Anniversary)

One of the best and most original westerns of all time.
"High Plains Drifter" (1973) is one of the best and most original westerns of all time. It is also of of the best films that Clint Eastwood has ever made. It was only the second film that Eastwood ever directed, yet it is a western masterpiece, as it funnels all of the violent, harsh, and brutal images and themes that were first seen in the Sergio Leone spaghetti westerns (which made Eastwood an international star) into one picture. No other film blurrs the lines of good and evil like this one. No other film has humor that is so dark and so black. No other film tests and re-defines the nature of screen heroism, as Eastwood plays his darkest and most enigmatic character ever. This film strips the western to its most brutal, raw, violent, and merciless essence, revealing the old West to be a truly immoral and corrupt land. Eastwood's compulsive, surrealistic imagery is both haunting and powerful, and it works in pefect tandem with Dee Barton's eerie score...

High Plains Drifter - Another great Eastwood western!
In this classic western, Clint Eastwood performs admirably as producer, director and of course starring in the lead role. High Plains Drifter is an excellent tale that highlights Eastwood's talents in this genre, whether it's his "Stranger" type aura or the clipped but poignant lines. This great western has a superb script and exceptional performances by Eastwood and the other actors. Its surreal style, unexpected plot twists and great camera angles serve well to enhance this movies overall appearance. I do not normally comment on the soundtrack for films however, in this case I feel compelled to because I felt the soundtrack for this one is a perfect accoutrement to the overall feel of the movie!

The premise:

A lone stranger rides into town and is immediately set upon by some of the locals. Unfortunately for these rough locals, they've picked the star of the movie in Clint Eastwood to aggravate and they receive his quick six shooter justice for their efforts. The locals,...

Hell On Earth
"How do you know what the world is like? Do you know the world is a foul sty? Do you know, if you rip off the fronts of houses that you'd find swine? The world's a hell."

No, those lines are not from Clint Eastwood's 1973 masterpiece "High Plains Drifter." Actually, they were spoken by Joseph Cotten in Alfred Hitchcock's 1943 suspense movie, "Shadow of a Doubt." But no other words can better capture the essence of this darkest and bleakest of Westerns.

Clint Eastwood reprises his most famous role, "The Man With No Name" that made him a household name in such Sergio Leone movies as "For a Few Dollars More" and "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly." Some people claim this movie as a "revisionist Western," but to me it is a little more complicated than that. "High Plains Drifter" is a harrowing admixture of elements from such disparate works as "High Noon," "Peyton Place," "The Count of Monte Cristo" and Dante's "Inferno."

When the Man With No Name comes riding into the Texas hamlet...

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Sheena: The Complete First Season

Nice DVD set
This is a made to order DVD, that uses DVD-R media. Some very old DVD players might not be compatable. The episodes look very nice, just a simple menu no extras. Be sure to open it right away to check the disks. The first time I ordered I got only three disks. This is quality control problem at the manufacturer, not Amazon's fault.

Sheena- Season 1
Fun attempt by Steven Sears(and others) to revive the old Sheena in Africa story, with Gina Nolin a beautiful if not wholly convincing hero--her supporting cast is adequate, and the Florida-for-Africa photography is often quite lovely. The storylines are mostly straightforward, as they were in the original; what differs here, is Sheena's ability to morph into any non-human animal with whom she makes eye contact (her corresponding change in mass has not yet been addressed). The series is fun and visually moving, worthwhile if taken on its own terms.

Remember: this series was shot in 16mm
SHEENA will never look as good as network TV because it was not filmed in 35mm. These new domestic Season 1 and 2 sets are apparently remastered, but that can only get you so far. I purchased the Spanish DVD some time ago, and the quality was perfectly fine for a 16mm show -- certainly as good as SHEENA ever looked in syndication. I'm sure these new sets will be even nicer (star rating based on expectations). Update: Judging from the clip Amazon has provided, the SHEENA series is apparently being offered in a widescreen (16 x 9) format, despite the 1.33 designation in the specs. Quality looks excellent, superior to original broadcast. Gary G.

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Embalming Love

In Love
I think that Autumn the woman that played Barb should have been the main female character.
But the movie all in all was pretty good for a private film.





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Dream Center: Disney Area With Paul Benjamin and Ishah Wright (Promotional)

I love it plus all seem to, too!
I really love it, and all have said the same who have seen it. This has been aired on TVGuide.com and more! Ishah Wright is spectacular! Everyone should buy this!





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LES MILLS PUMP Ultimate Cross Training Deluxe DVDs

This review reflects my opinion of this Seller taking advantage of people - buy directly from BeachBody.com for $40.00
I been working out to the Les Mills Body Pump DVD set for a few months now, my body is leaner and looking really great. I just started with the "Ultimate Cross Training Deluxe DVDs". They compliment the Pump series.

Great workout!
I have the Les Mills Pump DVDs and wanted to give the Cross Training Deluxe a try. I am hooked on the Combat DVD. I do not have step yet so I haven't tried the Step workout and the Sports Attack is good but short so it's nice to do this after you do the Pump Extreme workout so you feel like you have gotten a good workout but love Combat. It makes me feel strong and empowered. Definitely would recommend.

Just like the gym classes
I took these classes at the local gym and I am happy to say that it's just like being in a class full of people; the energy is great and the music is good.

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JUMANJI - THE ANIMATED SERIES - SEASON 1 (2 Discs)

Betteer Than the Movie... Maybe
When this was first broadcast, I passed it up, turned off by the awkward looking animation style. That was a mistake. After scoring this on gray market DVD, I found out what a gem it is. The animation is actually pretty good... just a bit different. The story lines are good, incorporating a variety of villains in the ficticious world of Jumanji.

Two children, Judy and Peter Shepherd, play the magical board game, Jumanji, and are cast into a dangerous jungle world until they solve the clue the game gives them just before they are transported from their attic. As in the movie, Alan Parrish, a grown man who has lived in Jumanji since he was transported there as a child, helps Judy and Peter survive and solve their clues. Villains like the big game hunter Van Pelt, evil inventor Henry Ibsen, and scam artist Trader Slick are broken up by one-shot bad guys. Then there are the Manji tribesmen, a people whose language is a series of nonsensical noises, clicks, and Bronx...





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Sony A57 Instructional DVD by QuickPro Camera Guides

Okay just wish it went into more detail
The DVD is well done and covers a lot of material. The only complaint I had was it just touched on the features of the camera. I would have liked more detail and explanations of what the settings did. Maybe that is the next DVD.

Sony A57 Instructional DVD by QuickPro review
Good DvD for for beginners like me, covers all the major functions and includes tips and tricks in a simple and easy to understand language.



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Ultimate Factories Collection Volume Two (2 Discs)

See how an American icon is Manufactured
Detailed, inside look at how F150s are built in Dearborn. Kind of like going on a factory tour without the plane ride!

Why i purchased the Porsche Panamera
After watching the Ultimate Factories about the Porsche plant, i told my wife, someday i will buy that car. We just bought the Panamera 4S. it is the finest automobile i have ever driven. It will be my last car purchase.

J Michael Keckler

AWESOME FACTORIES
I enjoyed watching this series. It shows you what it takes to bring a product to the market. Only big companies can put the money and the skills necessary to market a good product.

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Divination

More of a micro budget movie then low budget
Nuthing much happened till about 30 minutes in (felt like college students with a hd video camera through the first act) ... after that is was "ok" from a hd video extreme low budget movie viewpoint. If you do get it ... don't give up till you get in 20 to 30 minutes (or just skip quickly through the first 20 minutes). Some ok "college" type actors are intermixed with decent secondary actors. Sound was ok.

Excellent film...meet your father at the tree...
This is an excellent film in my opinion and isn't your 'typical' Christian or inspirational film despite definitely being appealing to those genres. The characters were realistic and the special effects were great. This is an indie film about spiritual warfare but it's done in such a way that it's not preachy or overly religious despite strong implications so it won't 'beat anyone over the head' so to speak. The acting was wonderfully done as well and hopefully the actors will all have long and healthy careers ahead of them along with the film crew as well. I definitely recommend this film to anyone who likes a good suspenseful film about angels and demons.

You Got Me
I have to say that this time some of the reviews for Divination got me. "It is a must see", etc .I always read customers reviews before I buy or rent a movie. I did it this time for this movie and most of the reviews were positive, so I decided to rent it; wrong decision. This movie is quite boring. The performance of the cast is mediocre. The more you watch the more you want it to be over. I was lucky it was only a rental, though.

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Nikon D3200 Instructional DVD by QuickPro Camera Guides

Very informative.
This video is to go with your owners manual. I found it useful to learn more about my camera, mainly for two reasons. The first reason is that it goes more in-depth than the manual and explains the functions. Second is that I personally learn better by watching than reading. I gave it it four stars because I feel the man speaks too quickly. I guess they had a time limit and had to get as much information as possible with in that time period. It is almost an hour and a half, if he had spoken slower I guess it could be more like two hours. At least I can watch it over and over, so it's like having a guy explain your camera to you for an hour and a half as many times as you want. I'd recomend it, especially if your an amature photographer, which you probably are if you're using an entry level dslr like me. In short it is a very informative dvd, I just wish he would have spoke a little slower.





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Monster Jam World Finals XIII

Jammin
My son loves Monster Jam and this 2 DVD set did not disappoint. We watched it A LOT!!! Buy with confidence.

Awesome!
My grandson loves this!
Purchased as a Christmas gift for my grandson, He watches it over and over!
(and so does his brothers, dad, uncles, and grandpa!) I am sure I will have to
replace it next Christmas! It will be worn out!

Excellant - Love Monster Jam!
As with all of the Monster Jam Finals video sets this is great! Great quality and great fun, a must buy for a Monster Jam fan!

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GERALD MCBOING BOING COLLECTION (LIMITED EDITION)

fun Dr. Seuss character
Gerald McBoing-Boing is a fun, lesser-known Dr. Seuss story. Instead of talking, Gerald communicates with sound effects, which often comes in handy. My daughters (2 & 4) love this cartoon version. It was a good deal for the money -- 2 DVD's and a book.

A Childhood Favorite
This cartoon was a childhood favorite of mine and it took me a long time to find it even on VHS so when I found it on DVD I was thrilled!



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The Hedgehog

Great film
bluntreview (dot) com says: France is usually the place to find small amazing films. This is no exception. The Hedgehog tiptoes through a few lives. The lens and players quietly sharing moments that ultimately ad up to a film that leaves you feeling...literally feeling. And these days saying a film raised an emotion (other than excitement due to an energetic edit or hyper sound system) says a lot.

Story goes...Little Paloma (Garance Le Guillermic) is facing another birthday. She will be twelve. She has decided not to be twelve. She is planning to kill herself as she feels death is nothing. Paloma is a deeply introverted brooding - but charming - child.

She is also a rich child in a rich home. Her family is busy with their own dramas (imagined and real). They know Paloma is there, but not who she is.

With her father's old video camera Paloma begins to document what she has determined will be her last 165 days. A child of Nietzsche-esque tendencies...

LIFE-AFFIRMING
This very French, life-affirming film about the unlikely friendship between a precocious 11 year old determined to end her life on her 12th birthday and the gruff super or concierge of the Parisian building in which her family lives caught me by surprise. Based on Muriel Barbery's "The Elegance of the Hedgehog," this film gets everything just about right as the young girl discovers that life itself holds secrets if one risks connecting with another. Even if that person has a harsh, gruff exterior. This terrifically entertaining movie plays with darkness, light and grace.

Excellent movie!
I read the book and today I watch the movie. Both are excellent, something rarely seen. It's a story about waking up to life, sprinkled with colorful and deep reflections. Highly recommend.

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Dynasty: The Sixth Season

"Hello To The Carringtons!"
Paramount will be releasing the complete sixth season of "Dynasty" on DVD in a 2 pack set on July 3, 2012. Fans can either purchase each pack with 15 episodes each or buy both DVD packs together which will house the season's full 30 episodes. The sets will unfortunately have no bonus features.

The sixth season of "Dynasty" (1985-1986) was an amazing year as it started with the outcome of the show's biggest cliffhanger: "Who survived the Moldavia Massacre?". There are two deaths and I won't saw who they are. This was the year too that Joan Collins received a substantial pay hike making $100,000 per episode making her, at that time, the highest-paid actress on network U.S. television. Contract talks between Joan and ABC broke down during the summer of '85 so bad that she actually is missing fom the very first episode. Thankfully, ABC caved in and gave Joan what she wanted.

What season 6 is known for was "The Colbys", "Dynasty's spin-off that starred John James,...

Surprised and thrilled!!!
After owning the uk set released a year ago.I was expecting the North american set to look the same using the washed out film to tape they aired back in 86.To my surprise it seem's they ethier remastered it or found the original film because it look's amazing! The picture is clear and vibrant.It's mystery why the uk did'nt get this the first time around but kudo's to CbS for making the effort.This being my favorite season i can now enjoy it the way it was supposed to look.For 30 year old show this look's even better than season 5!

Excellent Picture/Sound Quality
Just got my Season 6 DVDs, and I am thrilled to report that the picture and sound quality are excellent. The quality is so good in fact, that if you weren't aware that the season was filmed in 1985, you might think it was filmed within the last few years (unlike seasons 1-3, which definitely have a late 70's-early 80's feel).

I am thoroughly happy with my set, in spite of the high price we are forced to pay.

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Deliverance (1972) (BD) [Blu-ray]

A classic thriller has been remastered and loaded with extras
This DVD is the 35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of the film. One of the great things about Deliverance is that, even though it is an adventure filmed in the 1970's, it has managed to not age like a 70's film. It is both depressing and edge-of-your-seat suspenseful at the same time. The four leads do a tremendous job of playing the parts of urban dwellers who want a weekend of adventure in the wilds of Georgia and wind up getting far more than they bargained for. It has much to say about what it takes to make a man uncivilized and whether or not there is a bit of savagery in all of us, despite how domesticated we may be in predictable situations. Past these observation I won't rehash the plot elements since just about everybody on earth knows the details, and if you don't I won't spoil it for you. The film is newly remastered and will have many special features which include:

Commentary by John Boorman - Director Boorman discusses the adventures, the team, the controversy...

What REALLY happened on the Cahulawassee River?
When it comes to fictional survival stories, few can approach the sheer grueling brutality of DELIVERANCE. Brilliantly adapted by James Dickey from his best-selling book and superbly directed by John Boorman (POINT BLANK, HOPE AND GLORY), this is a tremendous endeavor. So much so that horror writer Stephen King and Boorman's fellow director Stanley Kubrick both expressed a tremendous admiration of it.

As pretty much everyone knows, DELIVERANCE focuses on four Atlanta businessmen (Burt Reynolds, Jon Voight, Ned Beatty, Ronny Cox) who decide to take a canoe trip down the Cahulawassee River in the Appalachian Mountains of northern Georgia before it is dammed up into a lake. It is apparent, however, that the local folk don't take kindly to these "city boys" messing around in their woods. And when Voight and Beatty are sexually assaulted at gunpoint by a pair of sadistic rednecks (Bill McKinney, Herbert "Cowboy" Coward), in the infamous "SQUEAL!!"...

They don't make 'em like they used to...
Director John Boorman's exciting, brutal, brooding, explosive and violent masterpiece remains one of Hollywood's most intelligent takes on the complex, contradictory cultures of American manhood, otherwise the more familiar preserve of directors like Sam Peckinpah and Walter Hill. Based on James Dickey's novel, Deliverance roots itself assuredly in fascinating and provocative dualities: liberal modernity and backwoods barbarism; beauty and violence; kindness and cuelty; morality and pragmatism and, atmospherically, the existential and the visceral - situating it a distinct cut above the average Hollywood action adventure output. Four suburban friends - career-best performances from Reynolds, Voight, Beatty and Cox - take one last alpha-male shot at canoeing the mighty Cahulawassee river - just as it is set to be flooded - literally and figuratively - by the needs, culture and infastructure of the New South as it rolls unforgivingly through what's left of the countryside.Just as their...

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Davey and Goliath Collection

awesome
this item is great the box its self was a little weak but is ok because the dvds are the ones i really care about i have done all of my looking around and read about this item from alot of sites this is the complete tv show from the 1960's every show is on here and the missing ep,and the special ep as well..and so far amazon has the lower price for it from where i been looking so if you ever thought about getting this i say you have nothing to lose these are great

Brings back memories
I was happy to see they put these on DVD ..most of us forgot about these.. next is Gumby and Pokey !!

"Oh Davey"
Bought these for my 7 year old son, because my husband and I remembered watching Davey and Goliath when we were kids. We like that they have good morals, even though we have noticed that Davey is pretty bratty in a lot of the episodes, he always learns his lesson, and they mention God a lot, and even pray in the episodes. We love Goliath's comic relief, like when he says "if he calls me Bow wow Goliath one more time, I'll bite him.". or when Davey says "hot dog!", and Goliath says, "Oh Davey, don't say that!" Makes us laugh every time. I would recommend for kiddos whose parents are trying to keep them a little more innocent than our society lets them be. 4 outta 5 stars.

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Needless Complete Collection [Blu-ray]

Surprisingly Entertaining And Enjoyable Series With Good Story Too
While I wasn't expecting a great series it still actually surprised me at how entertained I did find it, the series feels like a mix of Naruto/Bleach/Ranma mixed together and while as expected there is a ton of fan service in the series the story and action made the series a lot more entertaining then first expected. The set gives you the entire series as well as the special OVA's as well, and while a little pricey($60.00)the series feels worth the price, though I'd advise people to check a few episodes online first just to make sure this is a anime series you'd enjoy. The animation and soundtrack fit nicely together and the voice cast did a very good job in their character roles, also yes unlike the first release this set does have the subbed and dubbed audio tracks. Other then the OVA's the extras aren't anything to shout about just the usual textless intro/ending songs and some trailers.Unlike another series I recently purchased many of these characters do endear themselves to...

Very Entertaining
I purchased this video based on its description without first watching it online. While it started off different than most that I normally watch, I found it entertaining enough that I actually had to stay up very late to watch it all the way thru.

The 24 episodes cover the story very well. It is organized in mostly chronological order, although story background is covered in several sections by having entire episodes dedicated to fully covering the background stories of various characters.

The focus of the story is a basic struggle against oppression with a very healthy dose of fan service included. Lots of magical powers, panty shots and humor mixed together well. Not recommended for kids.

love it
the colors are bright and strong. i love the first parts theme song modern strange cowboy.

Breif overview*spoilers*
the place of this anime is set in japan after a bomb goes of and creates a sot in the land were things are .. different. people with strange powers appear and fight to control this area now called the black spot, which is under control of a pharmaceutics company called simion controlled by the villian. the people with odd powers are "needless" and have a fractal or power they use. the beginning and ending animations make this show look pervy but at most it shows a bouncing boob or girls bending over and having a tight butt. mainly girls are small with small breasts so this isnt a common factor.

the main charater is normal oddly enough and is searching for his sister with the help of his friends and is going to defeat simion. for some reason reminds me of gurren laggen dont know why. anyway its great, comedy,action,romance anime and you will...

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Hollywood Tours IN 3D DVD

DVD Amazon Instant Video version was made for Red and Blue 3D glasses not for the new 3D TVS
Hi the DVD Amazon Instant Video version was made for Red and Blue 3d glasses not for the new 3d TVS you have to buy the Blu-ray version for new 3D TVS the video and 3D effects are 1920x1080 wide Screen





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Most Dangerous Game / Gow the Headhunter [Blu-ray]

Full disclosure: I co-produced this BD and want to share info
This isn't a sales pitch even though I will benefit if you buy it. It's just that the information from amazon.com is so sparse that I think anyone potentially interested should know more before deciding whether or not to part with their hard-earned.

"The Most Dangerous Game" is obviously the engine pulling this train, and in my opinion, it's one of the outstanding action-adventure films from the early 1930s. Although it is often thought of as a place-holder for "King Kong," having been made on many of the same sets with many of the same cast and crew, it's a very notable achievement on its own. It has been available on a nice DVD from Criterion, as well as on public domain editions usually bootlegged from Criterion's copy; but the beautiful quality of Flicker Alley's Blu-Ray is likely to amaze you. We started with the original 35mm studio fine grain master, and the HD transfer was then restored from the original Radio Pictures tower to the end; not to the point where it...

An under estimate
David Shepard told you this looks good. Ah, what a load of crap. IT LOOKS FABULOUS! Buy it now! Because you don't need me to tell you what this is about; end of review.

The Best Version of a Classic
First of all,in my review of the Flicker Alley Blu-ray,I will skip commenting on the second feature on this disc:"Gow the Headhunter(Cannibal Island)--I'm more interested in the primary feature:"The Most Dangerous Game".This pre-Code version of Richard Connell's often filmed and ripped-off story is the best here.But before you check out the homages and imitators like "Surviving the Game" or "Game of Death",be sure you check this one out first.I'll skip the synopsis for the sake of all who are already familiar with the storyline of the megalomaniacal Count Zaroff(wildly played by Leslie Banks with deranged flair)hunting Human quarry played by Joel McCrae and Fay Wray.The restoration of this film by Lobster Films is superb.The large absence of flecks and artifacts make the legacy of this film after more than 80 years,that much more great.Comparing this to the Criterion Collection DVD previously available,I would give a slight edge to this version.Go watch this movie and prepare to be...

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Imagining Mina - Home DVD

imagining mina
A very good documentary depicting social issues in Peru during the covered historical period.
It inspires youth in general and from Peru in particular, to follow their dreams and excell





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Book of Bantorra Collection 2

Book of Bantorra Collection 2
I had to think about this for awhile before writing the review. Obviously if anyone bought Collection 1 you have to buy Collection 2 to see the end of
the story. So this is not about whether anyone should purchase Collection 2 or not. My problem was what exactly do I say about Collection 2. The focus
is more on the Nolity character depicted on the cover artwork. But it soon takes a much darker tone I than even part one. I'm not going to spoil the
storyline so that's all I will say. It's how the story is wrapped up and brought to conclusion that had me scratching my head. In ancient Greece when
a playwrite couldn't decide how to end the story they would lower another actor to the stage on a platform as if he where a messenger decending from the
gods. Simply as a diversion so the audience wouldn't feal cheated in some way. I think the expression for that is "deus ex machina". Anyway I sort of
feal that is what happens at the end of Bantorra. Which accounts...

The Book of Bantorra Collection 2
The second collection was cool, very unique and interesting.A little humor, I have to admit the ending is an unforgettable I've never seen a ending like that. You will never regret buying The Book of Bantorra anime. It's that good

top notch
Excellent series and story with a newer bent. It's hard to find really superb titles anymore that aren't regurgitated plots from at least something that's already been done - but BofB pulls it off. I love Hamyuts, even her name...she is a bad-ass from the start (yes, we've seen the ultra strong female leads - she's just different.)

The story quickly, is about some rough and tumble "cosmic librarians" that help control the "books" we leave behind after dying. Throw in the bad guys who want "X" book for their own reasons and it's a 100%, full time job. Add a little "crazy as hell" acting director Hamyuts Maseta of the librarians, and we get some truly organic and quite spectacular fight scenes. (Without spoiling anything you can see, while our character line up cares about their respective jobs, most are in it just as much for the ability to throw a beating...and they're very good at it!) You have to wait a little while to see the back stories but it's well worth it...

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Gentle Kripalu Yoga

Love Kripalu and Jurian
I spent some time at Kripalu this spring and had the pleasure of taking two classes with Jurian. I wanted to experience her style of teaching again at home so I purchased the DVD. It does not disappoint. It is gentle, but also has a dynamic flow. It is not, "lie on the floor" yoga. It is great for all fitness levels and you feel stretched out and rejuvenated after this class.

A must have
I loved this practice! It is deep and rich, beautifully paced and languaged. Great for yogis of any level of experience. It's perfect for days when I simply want to luxuriate in my personal yoga practice. The voice-over technique and the simplicity of the setting allowed me to draw my focus inward and to remain present without distraction. In the ever expanding world of the business of yoga, this DVD stands out as a reminder to me of what yoga is about.

Great for Daily Pracice
I have been watching "Gentle Yoga" DVD in the AM and love it so much.
My compliments on this work. It is soooo beautifully written, staged, filmed and performed; truly a work of art and a wonderful, pleasurable addition to my life. The music is just perfect for the work. It is so soothingly done that I hardly notice how hard I am working. It is just the right length for that morning practice.

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Arm Balances and Inversions

excellent instructions
Really good, gives you key points for each pose, shows poses from different directions, explains clearly how to balance. I've made great progress with this DVD on arm balances with which I had trouble with an actual private instructor. If you need a DVD which will explain to you in detail how to do a certain pose, this is a really good one. Sound biomechanics and good explanations, and without weird instructions that you can find in some youtube and other yoga videos (melt your heart (one of the youtube ones), connect with your left kidney (that's shiva rhea, lol), etc.)





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James May's 20th Century

ENTERTAINMENT DVD SET from an EDUCATIONAL distributor- BOTH
UK again proves capacity to entertain through documentary. Laugh while you learn.
SUBTITLES provided. Bonus features longer than the feature episodes. 354 minutes total, that's almost 6 hours US time. James May is hilarious, looks into areas we've all wondered about since childhood. Plenty of humor is added by May while the viewer is enjoyably educated on topics. A history lesson into discovery and adventure, the goofy J. May way. He tries almost anything.--he's no coward.

20th CENTURY:
Ep 1 Honey, I Shrunk the World
________ Transatlantic flight would shrink the world. See the less than perfect beginnings of air travel. Then it's off to the early auto day-trip. Ford (US), Cortina (UK), and early filming (news) & of course TV.
===2 Blast Off
________ Astronauts had to wait on rocket tech. See the progress--beginning with the V-2 & Nazis attacking UK, but the real beginning was in 1910, with Robt Goddard. Then Sputnik (Russia) challenged USA. Hubble...





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Singin' In the Rain: 60th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition (BD/DVD Combo) [Blu-ray]

Review of the 2012 Single-Disc Blu-ray of this American movie classic!
First off, I need to point out that Amazon does have this odd policy of grouping ALL reviews of ALL versions and editions of a film in one place. So when a film is restored or reissued the reviews are grouped with the others. There are over400 reviews for "Singing in the Rain" here and they stretch back as far as 1998 and as recent as July 2012. Reviews are automatically sorted by the "Most Helpful" first and - while I hope you will find my review helpful - I do encourage you to look at the date of any review you read and compare it with the "release date" of the edition you are looking to purchase. With that said, I'll move on to my review.

I'll go along nearly everyone who treasures "Singin in the Rain" in saying it is probably one of the most important films ever made and the top musical. It's also the most entertaining 103 minutes you'll se on the screen. Sure there is smart dialogue, but the film boasts a compendium of wonderful "hit songs" that were all succeses even...

Like seeing it again for the first time
Most people who are reading this review know how awesome "Singin' in the Rain" is, so I won't review the film, but rather I'll limit the review to the 60th Anniversary Blue-ray disc. I watched this on a 70" Sharp Aquos HDTV. What an experience! In a darkened room, with a giant bucket of coronary-inducing self-popped (not microwave) buttered popcorn (with real butter, thank you) and an enhanced sound system, I was transferred to a time that I hadn't experienced since I was a little kid. The blue-ray transfer is breathtaking with the brillant color, clarity, and sound. It was like watching a brand new film. This is how audiences originally saw the film 60 years ago. The commentary track was very informative, though it was recorded a few years ago, since some of the contributers are now deceased. The added features are excellent. I like the 'jukebox' feature, which allows you to watch just the musical numbers of your choice. If you only have a little time, but you need a quick uplifting...

WOW
If they would ever give out awards for Blu-ray.....This would be the one to take it.
I have a couple hundred Blu-ray discs and I, personally, think this is the best disc that was ever pressed. I've seen Singing In The Rain in the theater, on VHS, on Bata Max, CED videodisc, Laser Disc and DVD. But, WOW, I have never seen this movie look and sound so good. You've got to see it! WOW!

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Must the Sun Set on the West?

Compelling Arguments about Western Decline
This is a series of 11 approximately 1 hour long lectures by Vishal Mangalwadi which are based on his book, "The Book That Made Your World." Mangalwadi is an Indian born Christian scholar, author and lecturer. He is an excellent teacher and he does a great job of outlining the basic principles of Judeo-Christian thought by contrasting it with non-western world views such as Hinduism and Buddhism as well as modern secular philosophies developed by Darwin, Freud, Marx and Nietzche, all of which have shaped and continue to shape post-Christian Western culture. He presents his thesis with scholarship, humility and even respect for non-Western and secular ideas even as he points out important differences with the Judeo-Christian view. Mangalwadi never sinks to the level of angry, arrogant culture warrior. He is witty, charming and engaging even as he makes compelling arguments about Western decline. The Book that Made...

An Indian Revises Western History
I followed Vishal Mangalwadi's career as an evangelical social reformer in India and author for over 25 years. I supported Mr. Mangalwadi's early work. Mr. Mangalwadi came to America permanently in 1998 to participate in a conference for Christian International students ("Worldview for World Healing"). The conference's goal was to inspire and equip students to return to their countries as Christian social reformers. Shortly after that, Mangalwadi decided to stay in America himself and reform Hollywood by producing documentaries. His subsequent efforts redound with similar unintentional ironies.

I developed my first doubts about Mangalwadi's credibility when I brought him in as a guest speaker for a separate International Student ministry weekend conference. Hindu, Muslim AND Christian Indians universally objected to his one-sided portrayal of India. So who was I to believe? I began to do my own fact checking with respect to Western history. No matter what I read, I...

Rare Treat!
There is no one like this guy. He is even funny. He has a studied facts we are likely to overlook. He demonstrates how the results of a believing world, and a believer differ from the non-biblical worldview and non-believers and his results astonishing. He knows his stuff.

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