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White Star
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Tootsie's Orchid Lounge) 『Great little documentary on one of the most interesting places in Nashville』
(Nice to have, BUT could have been better.) 『Huge Fan of the place. I have traveled twice to Nashville. And spent a lot of night hanging out at Tootsie's.
The Bar is rich with memories, The DVD did not capture half of it.
The DVD Cons: 1. The quality of the picture and Sound is not up to par. 2. Not enough stories about the legends. 3. Short clips from classical archives. 4. Total running time should have been longer. 5. Come on It is a DVD throw in some Extra Features.
At the end Yes, I am OK with buying it for fact that it captures clips of the legends.
Nawaf』 『Willie Nelson hosts this all-star program celebrating Nashville's Tootsie's Orchid Lounge. The show tells the story of a group of songwriters who hung out together at the bar 30 years ago and who penned some of America's most popular music, including: Roger Miller, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Harlan Howard, Dolly Parton and many others. Also features Billy Ray Cyrus, Tanya Tucker, Marty Stewart and many of today's biggest country music stars.』
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Warner Home Video
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (excellent) 『it is very nice to be able to get these old favorites on DVD and to be able to share them with my grandkids. The quality on the DVD's was great. Thanks Cathy』
(I love Peanuts) 『Peanuts has always been one of my favorite cartoons. I enjoy reading the 'reprints' in the newspaper even now. Charlie Browns Christmas is definately a must have in this household. I've enjoyed it repeatedly over the years. What's Christmas without a reminder of what Christmas is all about.』
(The Best Animated Xmas feature) 『Charlie Brown searches for the true meaning of Christmas in a world besieged by commercialism. The story Charlie Brown's quest works on a number of different levels, making it worthwhile viewing for children and adults. This half-hour special hits the mark with its message, its wit, music and charm. 』
(Wonderful New Transfer of Classic Tale) 『I love it! This disc is such an improvement over Paramount's disc, both in video and audio, that I don't know where to start. So I won't. And, it appears that they did use the first-year version of the film as there were a few animation errors that were cleaned up for the second and subsequent airings, according to the creators. I'm assuming one of those errors is towards the end when the gang is standing around C.B,s tree and humming. For one split second, Pig-Pen's head disappears, revealing Patty's dress behind him. RIOT! A true American classic.』
(Ah, yes, a timeless holiday classic, but...) 『Warner Home Video now owns the Peanuts holiday specials, after years of ownership and video releases by Paramount. And it will sell - it's a perennial Christmas classic, and deserves every accolade. But...something is missing...
The original sponsor of this special was Coca-Cola, and, like many television programs and specials of the time, had sponsor bumpers in the program. Linus crashed into a "sponsored by Coca-Cola" sign, slingshotted his blanket at Coke cans, and the end credits wished us all a "Merry Christmas from your Coca-Cola bottlers". Due to broadcast regulation changes, children's programming could no longer include direct sponsoring, and the Coke references disappeared forever after the original broadcast. Therefore, unless somebody wants to pay Coca-Cola a huge amount of money, you will never see these portions, either restored or as extras for a true collector's edition. If you own a Paramount copy, don't worry about updating your disc.
Oh, and the greatest Peanuts holiday special is coupled with the very worst Peanuts holiday special - it has never aired on network television outside of its original broadcast. The more you know...
A great special, but somebody needs to step up and do this program up in a true collector's edition.』 『Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 10/07/2008 Run time: 128 minutes』 『This half-hour Christmas show is one of the truly lovable animated specials in TV history, a status proved by its annual network telecast since 1965.A Charlie Brown Christmaswas the first, and best, of a series of programs based on the Charles M. Schulz cartoon strip "Peanuts." Hapless hero Charlie Brown finds himself depressed at Christmastime, searching for the true meaning of the holiday amidst the glitz and commercialism of the modern age. Appointed director of the school holiday pageant, Charlie Brown ventures out with Linus to buy "a great, big, shiny aluminum Christmas tree." Instead they bring back a miserable tree--a real one.A Charlie Brown Christmasshows off the "Peanuts" gang doing what they do best: Lucy is bossy, Snoopy is crazy, Linus is sweet, and Pig Pen is, well, filthy. Instead of using adult actors trying to sound like kids, the production features real children providing the voices, an endearing effect. The jazz music score, composed by Vince Guaraldi, has become a classic in its own right; like so much about this program, it's an unexpected but perfectly right choice.--Robert Horton』
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McGuire Media
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Vinyasa Flow as an art form!) 『This is aTAMARA'S YOGA FUSION wonderful DVD for anyone wanting to learn more about Vinyasa flow... this teacher makes it into an art form that anyone will enjoy practicing to. Great Job!』
(Yogatopia:power yoga) 『[ASIN:B000A26M1E Yogatopia, The Art of Vinyasa Flow ~ Power]] I enjoy this dvd. She gets right to it. Verrry powerful! Good instruction. Here's the drawback; the music sucks for a power yoga video! Minute when it comes to the workout though. I refer back to it every now and then. Good pick for my dvd library. I highly recommend this tape. Namaste'』
(The only DVD yoga practice I've been able to complete start to finish) 『I've tried several yoga DVDs (all with good reviews on Amazon) and this one is the stand-out for me. The practice is not broken up into parts, so I don't get distracted or bored having to wait for intro music or long transitions, etc. The result is a challenging and continuous practice and I feel rewarded when I finish. The asanas are definitely intermediate and so you are required to modify on your own, if needed. Once you've done the practice a few times, you can focus on the audio instruction; the comments about the disconnect between audio and video demonstration of the asanas are accurate, but I haven't found a DVD practice this challenging that also keeps me engaged from start to finish, so it's ultimately not a bad trade-off. I highly recommend this!』
(Beautifully rendered, inspiring and challenging!!) 『This is an excellent dvd for intermediate to advanced yogis. I don't recommend this for a beginner per se, as the flow is fairly quick, so you need to know what the asanas are before you begin the dvd. I loved the music, and Litsa's voice is very soothing and beautiful to listen to during the session. I found her inspiring! Thid dvd is challenging for me with a wide variety of asanas, which all move very flowing-like and quickly, so if you prefer to hold your asanas, you may wish to consider a different dvd. I could happily feel the burn during and after the class. My only complaint (and someone else mentioned this as well) is that the voiceover wasn't always on time. I would look up to watch Litsa and see that she was performing the pose ahead of the instruction. Personally I like to hear the instruction, and then be able to watch her perform it, not the other way around. That being said, I dont think it's a big deal, especially after viewing the dvd a couple of times. I really enjoy the different chapter selections, including an intro, a section on breath, the main flow, music flow (no audio voiceovers, simply music during the entire 60 minute session) and an interview and art gallery section, where you can view her artwork.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this dvd and would highly recommend it for anyone looking for a challenging, beautifully rendered and inspiring class!』
(Power paced Vinyasa 60 min for intermediates or advanced) 『Everyone wrote great reviews, to add with what I agree&disagree with: The production values are well done except on the Main Flow which has her voice over&music... the voice over is so loud that you cannot hear the great music unless you want to disturb the neighbors. In the Music Flow which is the same thing w/music only, it's wonderful to hear the full rich sounds (but I still need voice direction). I agree Litsa is very calming both in movement&in voice&the spiritual reminders were lovely. The flow is great as well as the large amount of different poses, though a little repetitive with warrior I series in the sun salutations. She does better with the warrior 2/side angle flow&beyond. I enjoy the backwards/reverse warriors, the bound poses, etc. that aren't on most yoga dvds. This is definitely a fast-paced session. You go in/out within 1-2 breaths, which for me is enough to go into it&she's already going out since I take my time. I've done Rodney Yee's power yoga which I loved&Kabalah yoga which was holds it for 4-6 breaths is my perfect pace, the one minute holds bore me. I did have trouble following her cuing since she goes so fast, she can only give basic body placement reminders&the English pose name. Since the voice over is WAY after what she is doing on screen, it's almost of no help to even turn your head to look. Many times I had to stop&rewind to see exactly how to bound my arms correctly which ruined the flow for me¬ hearing the music also disappointed me&I didn't finish the dvd because of it. This would be 5 stars if the cuing/timing&sound/music levels were fixed.
Litsa Kapantais's website here: yoga-topia net Review w/almost perfect content of this dvd: videofitness com/reviews/kapantais-y-vf-pwc php (add dot where there is a space)
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Questar
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Thin.) 『I can't figure out how Rudy has gotten the mileage he's gotten. I've watched many of his videos (heck, at some point, you've seen everything else), and I have found him to be consistently, extraordinarily, shallow in his research and understanding of his subject countries and locales. Please understand, I say that in the context of knowing many of his destinations, in some cases quite well.
If you want a light, fluffy, skim of the region, Rudy is your man -- he never covers anything that you wouldn't know about if you gave nine minutes to absent-mindledly flipping through a competent guidebook... and in the same depth. Think of Rudy as a tour bus, passing through at twenty miles an hour, giving you a glimpse, but never quite stopping to let you smell the roses. Or the horse manure. Lite, cheerful, sanitized, smooth, and lo-cal.
On a positive note, the pictures aren't ugly. If your library has nothing else, and if you've seen everything else on Netflix, you probably won't regret the money invested, unless you've already been to the destination, in which case you may well be asking, "Why, Rudy, why? It would have been so easy to do a much better job."』
(Rudy to the Maxa) 『In Molto Italiano, Rudy Maxa is the quintessentially perfect travel host and tour guide. He is a welcome face and familiar persona from National Public Radio and Public Television. If you've enjoyed his travel shows, you will definitely appreciate this 4 show, 113 minute DVD. You get your money's worth.
Rudy takes us to four areas of Italy. He focuses on Rome, Naples and the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, and hill towns in Tuscany and Umbria. Rudy mixes culture, history, art, food and wine, and incredible Italian scenery to capture the very essence of Italian life. For the novice Italian vacationer, this DVD also contains maps and helpful travel hints. If you are planning your first or even a return trip to Italy, this DVD will be useful.
The only shortfall of this DVD is that Rudy's coverage of Sicily does not include a stop at the hillside town of Taormino. Over the year's I have spent a lot of time in Sicily and Italy. So, I could not imagine traveling to the island without spending a day or two in this picturesque town overlooking the Mediterranean. In fact, I would recommend a visit to Taormino well above one to the Amalfi Coast. I am surprised he did not include it. 』 『Rudy Maxa is public radio’s original Savvy Traveler and host of the American Public Television series, Smart Travels. In Europe to the Max, Rudy captures the vitality and character of Europe’s magnificent cities. Lushly filmed in high-definition, each program goes beyond the guidebooks to discover hidden treasures and off-the-beaten-path surprises! Rudy’s authoritative tips enhance the travel experience for beginning and seasoned travelers alike. In Molto Italiano!, Rome beckons with its ancient treasures and modern pleasures. Rudy makes the most of your visit with stops at Rome’s cafes and shops, and informative historic city walks. Your itinerary includes a detour to Vatican City. Rudy winds his way through Sicily with its vibrant mix of history, tradition, and intense cultural pride. A trek to a still-active volcano outside of Naples, a drive along the spectacular Amalfi coast, and explorations of thecastles, vineyards, and walled cities of the hill towns of! Tuscany and Umbria complete this unforgettable Italian travel adventure. EXTRA DVD FEATURES • Scenic Tours: Ancient Rome, Ancient Ruins, Paestum Greek Ruins, Sicilian Greek Ruins, St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral. • Maps: Rome, Naples, Sicily, Italian Hill Towns. • Rudy’s Travel Tips: Carry-on Essentials, Pre-Booking Accommodations, Train Travel in Europe.』
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Kultur Video
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Excellent Documentary) 『I can honestly say I never saw a Jack Paar show but I knew who he was. In some ways I think he's better than Johnny Carson. He had a longer and more comprehensive monologue for instance. He quit too soon. Very good information on Jack and I loved the "W.C" joke (audio only) that led him to leave the show and then come back. I never knew the whole story behind that.』
(question) 『I have a question for the people that have ordered any of the Jack Paar DVDs.....Are there any shows with Brother Dave Gardner on the show???He was guest host june17,1958 but was on the show many many times.I would like to order that particular DVD,if anyone has seen him on the DVD that they ordered.Please list which DVD he is on... Thank you soooo much...cj』
(Paar's Television Legacy) 『"As I Was Saying&More" is a long-overdue appreciation of Jack Paar's influence on the television medium. As host of "The Tonight Show" from 1957 to 1962, he paved the talk-show road followed by Johnny Carson, David Letterman and numerous others. Paar was a brilliant monologist, cultural observer and undisputed master in the art of TV conversation. Happily, this VHS set includes a generous selection of rarely seen material, with a special video devoted to Paar's guest appearances and later work. The overall collection represents a landmark in television history that should be viewed by all generations.』
(Classic Paar) 『Really enjoyed seeing Jack once again. Superb retrospective and I found it well worth the money. Mike San Diego, CA』
(BUT...A TERRIBLE VIDEO TO DVD TRANSFER ! ! !) 『KULTUR, the company responsible for tranferring this video to DVD, should consider refunding the buyer's money, removing it from the market, and do the transfer over again using state-of-the-art video equipment. It is bad...VERY bad. However, Paar himself is tremendous, as well as the overall program material.
Even though I'm a HUGE fan of the late and great Johnny Carson, Jack Paar not only was the innovator of the talk show format, but also had the talent to back up those staunch critics who claim he remains #1. I'm among those many.
His classic exchanges with Judy Garland and Jonathan Winters have never been equaled. They're priceless.
Buy this DVD...terrible transfer and all.』 『Jack Paar, a pioneer in late night television, brought conversation, comedy, and wit to millions of Americans who tuned in nightly to watch Jack, his celebrated guests, and their antics. This exciting, two-hour documentary takes the viewer on a journey through the life and career of this TV originator; from his early days in radio, in the army, to his pre- Tonight Show years in Hollywood, through the golden era of the late 50’s and 60’s when television was live and unrehearsed. Includes rare, vintage television clips with Judy Garland, John F. Kennedy, and Jonathan Winters, the comedy of Paar guests Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, and Woody Allen, as well as many insights, provocative and original segments, includingPaar’s famous walk-off incident from The Tonight Show following being censored. This special edition DVD is like a visit to a television museum and a look at TV’s best. It’s a must for any collector!』 『In just five years, Jack Paar changed the way Americans watched television. The first successful host of theTonight Show(Steve Allen, Ernie Kovacs, and others were given chances prior to Paar), from 1957 to 1962 Paar made the late-night talk show a staple. In an era when celebrity still carried a measure of dignity, Paar both treated his guests with respect and got them, for the first time, to open up to the American public.
As I Was Saying...breaks up Paar's career between three videos. The first tape concerns itself mostly with Paar's pre-Tonight Showlife: his start in radio, his stint in the Army, and his early days in Hollywood, where Jack Benny served as his mentor. Paar's Army hitch proves to be a turning point in his life--it was then that he first performed in front of an audience, and his job hosting the acts that come through to perform for the troops brought him national fame and Benny's attention.
The second tape shows the development of Paar's conversational humor, along with plenty of clips from theTonight Show. There are early clips with Bill Cosby and Woody Allen, clips with Jonathon Winters and Buddy Hackett, and a sampling of Paar's own monologues. Paar's defining moment is explained in detail: after NBC censored a joke he made about a water closet (the British term for a restroom), Paar walked off the show; his return, a month later, is considered one of television's classic moments. He strolled onstage, struck a pose, and looked right into the camera. "As I was saying, before I was interrupted...," he said, and the audience erupted.
The third tape is hosted by Paar himself and is an edited tour through his post-Tonight Showcareer and life. Almost no mention is made of his failed variety show or brief stint as a Johnny Carson competitor; instead, there are clips of Paar as a guest on Carson's show and on Pat Sajak's short-lived program. There is also footage from Paar's African excursions, which are little more than well-filmed and -narrated home movies. They're nice for Paar completists, but hardly as entertaining as the first two tapes.--Randy Silver』
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Platinum Disc
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (When innocence threatens ...) 『This could have been a decent murder mystery acted out in the beautiful settings in and around Seattle. Unfortunately, the script seems to have been a quick weekend job: A hastily assembled, ill fitting mess of standard scenes and situations which lead towards a so called surprise ending which can be expected from miles away. The only redeeming factor is the performance of Beverly d'Angelo - it's several notches above that of any actor in this movie (I mean, reliable and excellent charactor actor Richard Crenna is always good but he really doesn't seem to have put much heart into this matter). What amazed me is that even her dialog seems to be much better than that of the others. Is this just a proof of her wonderful acting talents or did she rewrite her own lines?』
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S'more Entertainment
Usually ships in 24 hours 『When the skeletal remains of Jack Garvey are found imbedded in the ice of Shadow Lake, it falls into the hands of local OPP Officer Garson Longfellow to solve the 14 year old murder. During the course of the investigation, deadly suspects and cryptic games confront Longfellow and Jack's daughter Stephanie, who is trying to uncover the truth about her father. Shadow Lake is not the peaceful place it appears as the investigation leads to a dark and terrible secret - a deadly gift from the past.』
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