DVD: a biography biography

DVD: a biography biography

DVD:

A biography biography

Citizen Kane (Two-Disc Special Edition)

Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten

Turner Home Ent, 2001

700 reviews and counting--what will it take?
On October 30, 1938, Orson Welles directed and narrated what would prove to be one of the entertainment world's best practical jokes ever--the radio broadcast of H.G. Wells' "The War of the Worlds." Granted, no one was seriously harmed by this, but it was deemed by ...

Looney Tunes - Golden Collection, Volume Three

Mel Blanc, Arthur Q. Bryan

Warner Home Video, 2005

Looney Tunes - Golden Collection, Volume Three
They just don't make cartoons like these any more. I laugh out loud when I watch them and this Christmas I am giving them as gifts for posterity!

Shine a Light

Rolling Stones

Paramount, 2008

She's My Little T&A
"She's My Little T&A (Rock and Roll)" is a bonus song on the DVD. This song definitely should have been included in the main movie. Keith Richards shows another of his good sides while singing this number. It's essential rock n roll.

Young@Heart

Joe Benoit, Bob Cilman

20th Century Fox, 2008

Gives me Hope!!
So, I am not officially a "senior" but this chapter of life is in view and I still have a few aging parents around. While watching a flick about a group of old-timers singing might not entice you to view, let me nudge you over the conservative edge for a really fun ...

Lady and the Tramp (50th Anniversary Edition)

Barbara Luddy, Larry Roberts

Walt Disney Home Entertainment, 2006

Lady and the Tramp
I still love this movie every time I see it. Now, my grandson loves it also. He watches it over and over.

Man on Wire

Philippe Petit

Magnolia Home Entertainment, 2008

Magic on Wire
Determination, patience, obsession, talent, and lots of hard work. These are the words I can think of to describe this wonderful film. The incredible story of Phillipe Petit and his helpers is something to behold. Both the interviews with them and the re-enactetment ...

Out of Africa

Meryl Streep, Robert Redford

Universal Studios, 2000

Excellent Movie
As always Meryl Streep shows the quality of her acting ability. She is superb, one of the best of contemporary actresses. Redford is good when he acts, awful when he tries to be a politician.

Frost/Nixon: The Original Watergate Interviews

David Frost, Richard Nixon

Liberation Ent, 2008

Wow!!
A must have for any DVD library! A piece of American history not soon to be repeated! I couldn't take my eyes off the screen!

The Last Waltz

Robbie Robertson, Muddy Waters

MGM, 2002

significant upgrade over the CD and DVD versions
The Last Waltz is the music, and the BD production offers a significant upgrade over the CD and DVD versions. The 5.1 lossless PCM is a treat with extended treble, solid midrange and taught bass. Every instrument is audible and images superbly in the soundstage, which ...

The Sound of Music (Two-Disc 40th Anniversary Special Edition)

Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer

20th Century Fox, 2005

What are you waiting for?
This is why I regret buying a Blu Ray player. No classics...only new movies! Why doesn't the studio release Sound of Music on Blu Ray? There's no excuse!

Ric Flair & The Four Horsemen (2 Discs)

Chris Benoit, Sting

World Wrestling, 2007

An incredible story and dvd
WWE does it once again. A great re-living of the best group of wrestlers ever assembled. I was fortunate enough to start watching wrestling again the very week Arn Anderson originally came to Georgia so I lived the whole thing. I wish Ole would have participated ...

Jesus of Nazareth

Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey

Lions Gate, 2002

The best so far
Jesus of Nazareth (1977) is one of the most beautiful films on Jesus around. I think it is probably the most complete depiction of Jesus' life anyone has ever put on film. The film covers Jesus' birth, His life, His Crucifixion and Resurrection. If you're interested ...

In the Shadow of the Moon

Harrison Schmitt, Alan Bean

VELOCITY / THINKFILM, 2008

Moon fan
If you are old enough to remember the race to the moon, you'll love these poignant interviews with the original astronauts. If you are not old enough to remember the moon race, it is wonderful history.

October Sky (Special Edition)

Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper

Universal Studios, 2005

October Sky DVD
A great movie with some very good actors. I bought it because my mother was born in Coalwood, so it was a way of remembering those days. It would have been a good movie otherwise, but Homer Hickam's books about Coalwood are even better. Don't give up on your dreams.

Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush

Walt Disney Video, 2003

The Swash Never Buckles
This film as a stand alone is fine, but one needs to see (and own) the trilogy to really 'get it'. The pirates trilogy is wonderful fun. Part cliffhanger serial, part pastiche, it works on every level. To not see it complete is sad, to not own all three is a tradgedy. ...