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Legend Films
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Knucklehead Super-Pack) 『One of the problems with loving the products of a bygone era is that the "bygone era" part so often becomes a limiting factor in your experience. What I mean by this is that, particularly given early incarnations of media, time often destroys or degrades the material that we do have, leaving us with an unsatisfying and incomplete lexicon to enjoy. Consider the Roman philosophers: we consider them great today, and that's with our possessing only a small fraction of their works. Imagine what we'd think of them if we had a complete image.
So too it is with the Three Stooges, true-blue American philosophers whose extant performances are an incomplete picture of their greatness, until now. The Three Stooges: Extreme Rarities is exactly as it sounds--a compilation of unique and interesting Stooge material that you've never seen before; ranging from shorts, to stage performances, to pilot episodes, to interviews, to classic commercials, etc... As the marketing literature says, this is truly a must-own for any fan of the knuckleheads.
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Legend Films
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous) 『During the Great Depression, there was nothing film-going audiences would have wanted more than to be offered a brief respite from their cold, harsh reality. In this climate, lighthearted fare like romantic comedy and slapstick found new popularity both critically and at the box office. Tales about the foreign and wondrous world of the affable rich were devoured with equal voracity. My Man Godfrey is a standout exemplar of both genres, and a superlative example of Depression-era film at its finest: earning six Oscar nominations and admission to the Library of Congress as one of our culture's finest cinematic treasures.
Admission to the Library of Congress doesn't ensure a movie's complete preservation however, no matter how much of a classic it is. After falling into the public domain, the market was flooded with low-quality, albeit legal, copies of the film, making it difficult for movie buffs like you and I to locate one worth our hard earned money.
Fortunately, Legend Films came along and was willing to expend the time and energy necessary to restore this American classic to its former luster, and if you compare this new DVD side-by-side with one of the older, inferior copies you will hopefully understand how much work was involved.
As is their custom, Legend Films utilized their patented colorization process to provide this black and white standout with a full rainbow palate. Having seen the film both ways, I feel confident in suggesting that you will thoroughly enjoy the fresh splash of life that these new hues create. The color work done on this film far surpasses all earlier attempts at the process, such that it looks much the same as the first generation of true-color films.』
(William Powell is at his best) 『A dysfunctional but seemingly wealthy family takes in a new butler of dubious background. In return the butler saves the family in more ways than one. (This is a comedy)
I really appreciate this movie on many levels. You may recognize several people types just in the Bullock family. The interaction between Carole Lombard and William Powell is worth watching in its self. I particularly like when Tommy Gray (Alan Mowbray) has to explain his earlier relationship with Godfrey without spilling the beans of Godfrey's true lineage.
As good as this movie is I still like the remake with David Niven and June Allyson just as well. My Man Godfrey (1957) but many of David Niven's movies are hard to find. Such as "The Statue" and "Prudence and the pill."
My Man Godfrey 』 『My Man Godfreyis one of the top Screwball Comedies of all time. The story of a wealthy New York family in the 1930's that brings in Godfrey, a destitute and Forgotten Man as their butler. William Powell plays the leading role brilliantly, and gives the family a madcap ride they will never forget.My Man Godfreywas the first film to receive Oscar® nominations in all four acting categories, including stunning performances by William Powell and Carole Lombard. Presented in color for the first time and beautifully restored, this is the definitive DVD edition ofMy Man Godfrey.』
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Little Laureate
In stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come, first served. IPhone 3G used's review (My kids loved it!) 『We so loved watching My World Colors together! I laugh so hard when my kids talk to Star like he's their best friend! Even grandma loves to watch it with them over and over again! They learn something new everytime! The best part is watching them have FUN while they learn!』
(Finally, a children's video that doesn't make ADULTS cry!) 『True confessions here...I don't have any children. I do have, however, a whole slew of nephews and nieces, cousins and friends' children that are at my house often. When it's time for some adult chit-chat, the "make your kid a genius" videos would inevitably be produced to entertain said children. Have you ever seen one of them? I'm pretty sure they made me lose a few IQ points with their inane music and terrible production quality, so I shudder to think what they are doing to developing young minds.
Enter Little Laureate...The Little Laureate series (all three of them) are a godsend. They use amazing art, scenery, live action, animation, beautiful music and fantastic production value to create a magical experience for both children and adults alike. All the kids that have seen the Little Laureate series at my house are hooked. And, even better, I actually enjoy watching them over and over. The companion CD with the music that comes with the video is full of music that is wonderful - I have even used it as background music for a dinner party.
Buy all three videos in the series and be prepared to be dazzled - yes, even again and again. (Maybe you'll even get those IQ points back you lost watching the "other" baby videos!)』
(Amazing DVD) 『This DVD is amazing. My three children, ages 2, 4,&5 love it. They ask to watch little star every time we get in the car because they love to repeat the color words in different languages. They challenge each other to see who can remember the color in spanish and french first. My 2 year old actually is learning her colors by watching this DVD. I've shown many VHS's and DVD's to my children and they have never asked to watch one more than they have asked to watch this one. Great job on the presentation of the art pieces with the music. We LOVE it!!!』
(Brilliant way to see color!) 『I have purchased all the Little Laureate DVDs (even got them when they were VHS) and am always pleased with the quality and content. My grandchildren love them and I feel that these dvds are definitely adding to their overall appreciation of the world around them. I enjoy them as much as the kids do (aren't we all kids at heart?). I have given them as birthday gifts to my friends' children and they are always pleased because it is not "another toy". Little Laureate DVDs are in a class all their own. Buy one for yourself and see.』 『GIVE YOUR CHILD THE WORLD... Explore the colors of the rainbow and of our world (in English, French and Spanish!) with Star and little sister Starlette. Bizet s Carmen brings magical masterpieces and places to life, from Cezanne s Oranges to the blue domes of Greece. Share a kaleidoscope of color, culture and early art exposure with Little Laureate s award-winning series.
Special Edition includes:a30 minute DVDof premium content from an Emmy Award-winning team, a60 minute CD of classical music, and a24-page parent bookletof expert tips on raising a creative child.
Presentation includes 3 enhanced viewing opctions, is optimized for HDTV, and features "The Crawl," a revolutionary onscreen parent guide of art history, parenting tips and family art activities.
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Preschool Prep Company
Usually ships in 24 hours 『Learning has never been this easy! A study of over 50 babies and toddlers, who watchedMeet the Letters, resulted in over 90% of these children having complete upper and lowercase letter recognition. Many learned in less than two weeks! Numbers, shapes, colors and sight words can be learneed in a few viewings. Box set includesMeet the Letters, Meet the Numbers, Meet the Shapes, Meet the Colors, Meet the Sight Words 1, Meet the Sight Words 2, Meet the Sight Words 3.』
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Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review ("Boy, would I love to borrow a cup of that sugar!!") 『XXXXX
"Runnin' wild, lost control Runnin' wild, mighty bold Feelin' gay, reckless, too Carefree mind all the time, never blue Always goin', don't know where Always showin', I don't care Don't love nobody It's not worthwhile All alone Runnin' wild."
The above is the lyrics to one of the songs sung by Marilyn Monroe in this classic film (directed by Billy Wilder) with an emphasis on comedy but that also has elements of romance and crime drama.
Briefly, 1929 Chicago musicians Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon) accidentally witness a gangland shooting ordered by mob boss "Spats" Colombo (George Raft, who is perfectly cast). They thus quickly board a train to Florida, disguised as "Josephine" and "Geraldine" (later "Daphne"), the newest members of an all-girl jazz band. Things really get hot when the band's ukulele player Sugar Kane (Monroe) falls for Cary Grant sounding "Shell Oil" Junior (Curtis again) and a relic playboy named Osgood Fielding III (Joe E. Brown) falls for "Daphne." Complicating these budding romances is "Spats" Colombo who also is in Florida looking, with his henchmen, to snuff out the only two witnesses of his gangland shooting.
There is unforgettable and hilarious dialogue between Osgood and "Daphne" at the end of the movie. As well, the most unforgettable line in this entire movie is the very last line and it's delivered by Osgood. (After this last line is delivered, the screen fades to black with jazz music blaring.)
All actors do a good job in their parts. There is a fantastic chemistry between Tony Curtis (who plays Joe/ Josephine/ "Shell Oil" Junior) and Jack Lemmon (who plays Jerry/Geraldine/Daphne). (Note that Tony Curtis' "Josephine" voice was dubbed by another actor as Curtis couldn't speak high enough.) I have to give special kudos to Jack Lemmon who, in my opinion, does an outstanding job throughout this movie. (He's the one who says the line that titles this review.)
This movie has lots of energy from its opening credits to its end. This is partly due to the acting but also partly due to the distinctive jazz music that can occasionally be heard in the background.
There are ten songs in this movie, four performed by Marilyn Monroe. (Note that this movie was released three years before Monroe's death.)
Finally, the DVD itself (the one released in 2001) is perfect in picture and sound quality. It has one disappointing extra of Billy Wilder movie trailers. (I'm not judging the DVD on this since extras are optional not mandatory.) Also, be aware that there are no English subtitles but there is closed captioning.
In conclusion, this is a hilarious classic comedy starring the legendary Marilyn Monroe!! I guarantee that if you see this movie, you won't get "the fuzzy end of the lollipop."
(1959; 2 hr; 16 scenes; black and white; wide screen)
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("Hot and Bothered") 『One of the funniest movies ever made. To see Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis in drag is in itself, sweet, but the whole story is side-splitting. Jack's and Tony's characters must dress as women and join a girls' band to escape being massacred by mobsters. Marilyn is one of the band members and immediately starts getting very chummy with them, explaining all kinds of personal information under the category of "girl talk." These two men are drooling over her and she is none the wiser. Then a wealthy elderly man (Joe E Brown) falls in love with one of the "girls" and his attempts to seduce "her" is hilarious. You must re-view this film every few years to have a "complete life."』
(THE GREAT COMEDY) 『I'm still floored. This film is pure magic. Amazing script, hilarity, tense drama, romance. This film really shook up gender roles in American culture. So many comedic cues live on in modern comedies still being made. Lemmon gets every laugh, Curtis plays both parts flawlessly and Monroe is cute and as charming as any actress could be. One of the films you don't want to end, but it'll end on a classic note. I love this film and I know it'll live on forever.』
(Story of my life. I always get the fuzzy end of the lollipop.) 『 1959's classic Some Like it Hot is one of the best movies of all time, the end.
When Joe(Tony Curtis) and Jerry(Jack Lemmon) two best friends and musicians, accidentally witness a mob murder, they've got to drop everything and run away to the next best thing; which in this case happens to be dressing up as women and stowing away on an all women's band traveling to Florida.(of course!)
"Don't look now, the whole town is under water."
On the train they meet Sugar(Marilyn Monroe) the most beautiful disaster of a singer, who becomes great friends with them when Daphne(or known previously as Jerry) saves her from getting in trouble for carrying a flask.
If that wasn't enough Joe's falling for Sugar, and in his desperation dresses up as a billionaire in order to woo her; While at the same time Jerry seems to have forgotten he's really a boy, and is engaged to a millionaire himself!
A tale of great web tangling, lying, deceit, love, and a great, great deal of comedy.
A classic by any definition.』
(This movie is HOT, HOT, HOT...) 『I'm a recent member of the Billy Wilder fan club, but I'm quickly rising in the ranks for in all honestly I have yet to see a film he has done that has not met with my wildest of expectations. At the moment I've only seen four, but all four (`Sunset Boulevard', `The Apartment', `Double Indemnity' and now `Some Like it Hot'; in that order) are five star films and would most likely make my top 100 films of all time.
`Some Like it Hot' has been a film I have been itching to watch for a long time now. I remember seeing the stage production quite a few years back (at a dinky dinner theater at that) and I remember loving it, even if the production values were a little weak. The story was cute and well executed and I just knew that the film must be stellar, especially with Lack Lemmon in the lead (just love that guy). Still, I had never pushed myself hard enough to actually see the movie. That is until the other night when it was playing on TCM and I just knew I had to take the opportunity to actually watch this classic. I was so pleased with the end result, a comedy that works on every level brilliantly, that I had to watch it again immediately after the credits began to roll (the beauty of a DVR).
`Some Like it Hot' tells the story of two band members, Joe and Jerry, who wind up on the run after witnessing the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. With no where to go they decide to don drag costumes and join an all female band on the road to Florida. Once there both Joe and Jerry (or should I say Josephine and Daphne) meet many obstacles in their hideout, not the least of them is lead singer Sugar Kane Kowalczyk, the boozy blonde who has sworn off love until the right type of millionaire comes along. While Joe tries to become that millionaire, Jerry finds himself dodging the advances of Osgood Fielding III, a skirt chasing divorcee (multiple times now) who is enamored with Daphne's feminine charm. Couple this with the advancing threat of gangster and you have one perfectly complete comedy that hits its mark every single time.
The script is flawlessly crafted, delivery smart and sassy dialog as well as off the wall gags and brilliant character development, allowing us to get to know everyone in the cast and grow to appreciate their predicaments.
The script is embellished by the stunning cast. In all actuality it stuns me that only Lemmon was singled out as Oscar worthy (he was the only actor in the bunch to receive an Oscar nomination; losing to Charlton Heston) when in fact the entire cast is flawless. Yes, Lemmon is the comedic highlight, and his antics are surely best-in-show, but Tony Curtis should have also received a nomination alongside his screen partner for delivering a truly tender and believable performance as the lovelorn Joe. Marilyn Monroe, who won the Golden Globe for her performance, should have also received a nomination, for her performance is iconic. She is the superlative example of what an enticing ditzy blonde should be, and she sets the standard that so many other actresses have failed to live up to. Joe E. Brown steals every scene he's in as Osgood, and his lack of an Oscar nomination is truly saddening.
But this movie is all about Billy Wilder, a director who understands his actors and understands his material and works to deliver a complete film, one that covers all the bases so-to-speak and lives up to his name. So far I've seen four masterpieces by this man, and I have a feeling that the rest are just as impressive.』 『When Chicago musicians Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon) accidentally witness a gangland shooting, they quickly board a southbound train to Florida, disguised as Josephine and Daphne, the twonewestand homeliestmembers of an all-girl jazz band. Their cover is perfect...until a lovelorn singer (Marilyn Monroe) falls for Josephine, an ancient playboy (Joe E. Brown) falls for Daphne, and a mob boss (George Raft) refuses to fall for their hoax! Nominated* for 6 Academy Awards(r), Some Like It Hot is the quintessential madcap farce and one of the greatest of all film comedies (The Motion Picture Guide). *1959: Director, Actor (Lemmon), Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography (B&W), Art Direction (B&W), Costume Design (B&W, winner)』 『Maybe "nobody's perfect," as one character in this masterpiece suggests. But some movies are perfect, andSome Like It Hotis one of them. In Chicago, during the Prohibition era, two skirt-chasing musicians, Joe and Jerry (Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon), inadvertently witness the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. In order to escape the wrath of gangland chief Spats Colombo (George Raft), the boys, in drag, join an all-woman band headed for Florida. They vie for the attention of the lead singer, Sugar Kane (Marilyn Monroe), a much-disappointed songbird who warbles "I'm Through with Love" but remains vulnerable to yet another unreliable saxophone player. (When Curtis courts her without his dress, he adopts the voice of Cary Grant--a spot-on impersonation.) The script by director Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond is beautifully measured; everything works, like a flawless clock. Aspiring screenwriters would be well advised to throw away the how-to books and simply study this film. The bulk of the slapstick is handled by an unhinged Lemmon and the razor-sharp Joe E. Brown, who plays a horny retiree smitten by Jerry's feminine charms. For all the gags, the film is also wonderfully romantic, as Wilder indulges in just the right amounts of moonlight and the lilting melody of "Park Avenue Fantasy."Some Like It Hotis so delightfully fizzy, it's hard to believe the shooting of the film was a headache, with an unhappy Monroe on her worst behavior. The results, however, are sublime.--Robert Horton』
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Walt Disney Video
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Very Strange Story) 『Tell me what you think of this plot: A child comes back to life to confront the mother who cut her throat, only she is a grown woman, but still talks like a child. Meanwhile this so-called ghost manages to seduce her mother's "boyfriend" who has come back after 18 years. The ghost manages to get pregnant by him. Then the "ghost", totally naked and pregnant is brought out on the front porch by her mother and disappears in a couple of minutes when a group of church ladies start chanting and singing spiritual songs from the road in front of the house. Then the mother goes into depression for having lost the child that has come back to her and her other daughter goes to work for rich white folks to support herself and her mother. That's Beloved in a nutshell. And let's not forget another ghost that you don't see at all; just her poltergeist activity, except you do see that ghost in the flesh near the end of the movie (and in flashbacks to a prior time). And people think this is a great movie? It's a very strange movie and I couldn't tell what the message was supposed to be, if there even was one. The one redeeming thing about the movie is the period costumes and scenery, which is very beautifully done. It takes place in the 1800's and you certainly do feel that you have been taken back in time.』
(One of the most underrated films of the last 25 years) 『"Beloved" was never meant to be an easy story -- certainly not for its subject matter, nor for its narrative structure, but its power lies in both. Part ghost story, part history, part love story, it weaves a number of diverse elements together in a manner that echoes slave narratives.
One day this movie will get the credit it deserves. Demme and Winfrey took a very difficult book and made a film that works. Some moments are absolutely stunning.
I agree that Rachel Portman's score deserves special praise -- I only wish some musical moments that were in the film were actually included on the CD, like the scene where Sethe visits Beloved's grave after realizing the girl living in the house is her long-lost daughter.
I also wish the scene with Amy Denver had been extended. The Amy in the book is haunting -- the girl in the movie is just sad.
Nevertheless -- this remains one of my favorite movies. 』
(The Perfect Movie) 『I recieved the dvd in record time, I am very, very, very happy with my purchase.
Debra』
(Don't Understand The Negative) 『I just rewatched this film after about 10 years, and I was blown away again. As someone who thinks the book is one of America's greatest novels of all time, I have to say Jonathan Demme and the cast of Beloved created some flawless work. I don't think I will ever understand the negative reviews of this film or the novel for that matter. When I read people say "disgusting" or "gross" about the film, I get very worried that people don't understand how disgusting and gross American slavery was. This film is about free slaves, people that had the worst cruelties known to man acted out on them. Over 60 million people were destroyed by slavery, and people can't handle this film? This is a film about American's being haunted by the past. It is about American's trying to survive after they were enslaved and then lived in a country that set up a system that would treat them like non citizens. This is a story about motherhood and fear. It is a beautiful film, with some intoxicating images, flawless acting and complex ideas. Maybe read the book, breath and then watch AND listen to this film. Please open your minds.』
(Despised) 『Im glad to see that Im not the only one who doesnt like this slop. People have a peculiar habit of embracing a movie because Oprah Lewinsky's name attached to it. The setting of the movie takes place after slavery. The whole thing is about Oprah(whose character name I forgot) murders two of her children during slavery so that the slavemaster wouldnt put her children in slavery. She kills one of them by bashing the baby's head against a wall and she slashes the throat of the other child. The child who neck got slashed returns later(played by Thandie Newton) to haunt her mother and makes her life a living hell. The movie has every sick element you can think of: bestiality, public urination(did we really need to see Bloprah pissing in public?), incest(Danny Glover's character literally banged "Beloved") etc. The acting is sloppy, and the movie is very dull plus Beloved's antics get annoying real quick. I'll admit that I got a cheap laugh at her drooling and talking like the little boy from The Shining(you know the one who says REDRUM every 5 seconds) but she is still a pain and Hoeprah's acting was pretty weak too. Even the talented Danny Glover part in this movie was sad. The whole movie makes little sense and you shouldnt even bother wasting time watching it. I was bored out of my skull when I viewed it in its entirety at my sister's house up in Boston. After watching it, I vowed to never get that bored again! Two thumbs way down.』 『Oprah Winfrey (THE COLOR PURPLE) and Danny Glover (LETHAL WEAPON IV, THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS) play the unforgettable lead roles in a powerful, widely acclaimed cinematic triumph from Jonathan Demme -- the Academy Award(R)-winning director of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. On a difficult journey to find freedom, Sethe (Winfrey) is constantly confronted by the secrets that have haunted her for years. Then, an old friend from out of her past (Glover) unexpectedly reenters her life. With his help, Sethe may finally be able to rediscover who she is and regain her lost sense of hope. Also featuring outstanding performances from Thandie Newton (GRIDLOCK'D) and Lisa Gay Hamilton (TV's THE PRACTICE) -- you'll agree with critics everywhere who've hailed this landmark adaptation of Toni Morrison's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel as one of the year's finest films!』 『This layered film, a labor of love from director Jonathan Demme and star Oprah Winfrey, covers a lot of turf in its nearly three-hour running time. Part slavery fable, part mother-daughter tale, part ghost story,Beloveddemands an audience's full attention from its dramatic, slightly bewildering opening, when a family dog comes down on the wrong side of some angry, unseen force. But Demme and his talented cast provide an unforgettable payoff for those who surrender.
The film traces the life of Sethe (played in her middle years by Winfrey), a former slave who has rebuilt what seems to be a peaceful, productive life in Ohio. Yet through chilling, sparing use of flashback, Demme slowly unveils, as does the Toni Morrison masterpiece on which the film is based, the horrors of Sethe's former life, and the terrible event that led to the haunting of Sethe's home.
While the horrors of slavery and the bloody event in Sethe's family leave undeniable impressions, the film's brilliance is also evidenced in smaller, equally satisfying ways. Rachel Portman's spiritual-influenced score is as uplifting as it is haunting, and the glimpses of the post-slavery African American world--as with a simple family outing to a local carnival, or a ladies' sewing-and-gospel circle--make this a treat for the intellect as well as the heart. The members of the cast, especially Kimberly Elise as Sethe's struggling daughter and Thandie Newton as the mysterious title character, are supremely affecting.--Anne Hurley』
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Timeless Media Group
Usually ships in 9 to 12 days IPhone 3G used's review (Amazing WW II battle footage in color) 『I purchased this box set when I was looking for color footage of WW II. However, when I got it in the mail, it turned out that these were documentaries made in the 1940s and most of them were shown in movie theaters as a tribute to the American troops fighting oversees and to get more people to enlist. When I learned of this, I was a little disappointed. After all, how good could 65 year old documentaries be, compared to the recent ones they show on the History Channel or National Geographic? The answer is: VERY. I own a lot of DVDs wth color footage of the Second World War but "World War II in Color" is by far the best of them all. Almost all of the action images of Allied fighter planes and bombers taking on Axis aircraft that you see in the History Channel's excellent "the Lost Color Archives" series are taken from the films you'll find on these discs. Most of the other color documentaries I've seen show amateur pictures taken by army officers or civilians that shot street images of marching soldiers, occupied cities or the ruined landscape and towns after the actual combat. Not so in this two disc box set. These pictures were shot by professional filmmakers who more often than not had earned their stripes in Hollywood or have had succesful careers in the movie industry after the war. The result of the life threatening risks they took to film this extrordinay footage is absolutely amazing.
John Ford's "The Battle of Midway" tells the story of one of the greatest sea battles in history. You see battle ships and allied fighters defend themselves against the relentless Japanese kamikaze attacks. Although this is my least favorite documentary, due to the rather silly sense of humour that is sometimes present, it does provide us with plenty of breathtaking color images of the courageaous American fighter pilots in their quest to gain control over the Pacific.
"The Memphis Belle" is my absolute favorite WW II documentary. It tells the story of an Allied bomber making its 25th and final flight across the English channel to wreak havoc on the German industry. We are shown how the pilots are debriefed: what flight formation they need to maintain, what their targets are, etc. We are introduced to the crew and are shown what it was like for these men to travel to enemy soil and how a bombing actually takes place. We witness some awesome aerial images of an entire fleet of Allied fighters and bombers, see the gunners fight off Nazi airplanes and the downfall of one of their own bombers, all while we are privy to internal radio communication over the intercom. The tension and anxiety is clearly present in the crew's voices but they still keep their head cool and get on with their jobs under life threatening circumstances. Afterwards we see the often damaged bombers return to English soil and witness the terrible images of men wounded in aerial combat and having their often crippled bodies taken care of by the medics.
"Report from the Aleutians" shows American forces fighting just as hard against nature as against the enemy. You see Allied fighters take of under the most dire circumstances and try to land wounded planes after the fight. This documentary may not feature the most impressive fighting images, but it does give us a good idea of what men had to endure on an island which has no peace time value whatsoever, since its harsh climate is unable to sustain human life, but wich became invaluable in wartime because of its strategic location. At the start of the War in the Pacific, this was as close as the Americans could get to Japan's home islands.
"Eyewitness to War" shows us who the brave men were who shot the images we see in World War II documentaries. This was actually a series of images shot and commented on by a professional film maker, hired by the US Army to shoot black and white pictures of the events from the Normandy landing to the fall of Berlin, so the military leaders could study their own tactics and improve them for future battles. The color footage you see was shot by the fillm maker with his own camera so he could show his family and friends back home what he witnessed in occupied Europe. We see images of the citizins of London who try to lead normal lives during the nightly bombings that occured every day, the boarding of ships and landing vessels bound for France, the Normandy landings and the soldiers' daily routines while fighting their way to Berlin with mention of the people in the film who did not make it back.
"The Fighting Lady" is a military documentary about airplane carriers during the War in the Pacific. We are introduced to the crew and get detailed information about the carriers themselves and what it was like to live inside them. There's a lot of footage of fighters taking off from the carriers and wounded ones trying to make it back. Some do and some don't, which provide spectacular pictures. There are also a lot of images shot by cameras that are mounted on the fighters' guns so we get a good idea of what it was like to engage enemy fighters and strafe Japanese airfields, with detailed explanation of what exactly is taking place.
"The 6th Marines at Okinawa" is a documentary about the capture of this Japanese island. Besides impressive jungle warfare images, it contains footage of the interrogation of POWs and striking pictures of an enemy soldier who has had to amputate his own leg to survive.
"The Last Bomb" tells of the fight of the American forces against the Japanese home islands. The documentary contains fascinating footage of dog fights with enemy planes, the bombing of Japan, some beautiful close-up shots of the P51 Mustangs and the B29 bombers in action and the drop of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
In my opninion, this is a must have DVD box set for all World War II buffs. Especially if you like action shots of period American military aircraft, war ships, aiplane carriers, jeeps, tanks, halftracks and army trucks, you will not be disappointed.』 『When the war came to America in December of 1941, the film industry went to war along with the rest of the United States. These award-winning documentaries are the work of some of Hollywood's finest producers and directors. Among them are John Ford's classic "The Battle of Midway", "Report From the Aleutians" by John Houston and William Wyler's "Memphis Belle". Shot at the front, with some of the filmmakers facing the same dangers as the fighting men, you will also see some of the war's most memorable war correspondents, Ernest Hemingway and the GIs favorite, Ernie Pyle. These films, bursting with patriotism, are the filmmakers definitive legacy to the American servicemen and women who fought in history's greatest conflict.』
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Lionsgate / HIT Entertainment
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Baby loves it) 『As long as my baby enjoys it then that's all that matters. Personally I don't care for it.』
(Great Faces) 『This was onw of the first Barney DVD's my twins really loved. They couldn't talk yet but they had lots of fun making all the funny faces that they show in the DVD. My husband and I laughed and laughed at there attempts to immitate the characters. This is a great one and one of our favorites...we have watched almost everyone made.』
(GREAT SHOW) 『MY 2 YEAR OLD SON LOVES BARNEY, BUT IS VERY PARTICULAR ON WHICH ONES HE WILL WATCH. THIS ONE GAINED HIS APPROVAL FROM THE VERY FIRST VIEWING. HAPPY MAD SILLY SAD IS THE ONLY BARNEY DVD THAT HE WILL WATCH IN THE CAR. SO I WOULD SAY THAT THIS BARNEY IS WELL WORTH BUYING.』
(This is just the TV show!) 『I was expecting this to be like other Barney videotapes but it's only an episode of the PBS television show. I'm not happy about paying money for what I could have taped off the air for free.』
(Disappointing for a Barney video) 『My 2 year old daughter is a major Barney fan and we have most of the Barney videos on either VHS or DVD. I was looking forward to getting this DVD because of the subject matter, but I have to say, after a couple of viewings, it's a major disappointment.
The DVD seems to be kind of thrown together, the production values aren't the greatest, and the kids aren't especially interesting. My daughter has wandered off after a few minutes both times we've watched this one (which is rare - she's usually glued to the TV when Barney is on!)
We're still fans of Barney and of many of his videos...just not this one.』
『Love makes Barney's world go 'round, and the huggable dinosaur encourages his friends to express and understand their emotions in healthy ways. From creating masks to decorating a "Friends&Family Tree" with hearts, Barney uses fun songs and games to help his friends get in touch with their feelings. And he reminds them that manners, sharing and taking turns are great ways to show you care about others. It's always a happy day of fun and learning when you spend it with Barney and his friends.』
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