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The Films of Paul Newman (The Verdict/The Hustler/Butch Cassidy)
Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling
20th Century Fox, 2002
Two of his best films + his most popular one in a bargain package
This is like most bargain multi-pack DVD packages: it simply takes three pre-existing DVD's (with the same inserts and plastic cases) and puts them in a boring, cardboard slipcase.
The concept isn't exciting, but economically, this is an excellent deal. It would be ...
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Hill Street Blues - Season 1
Barbara Bosson, Lisa Sutton
20th Century Fox, 2006
What happened to shows like this?
Although I was born in 1980 and therefore never able to watch Hill Street Blues when it originally aired, I am completely enthralled by the fantastic storylines, characters, and atmosphere that it creates. There are very few shows that can establish a direct ...
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The Insider
Michael Paul Chan, Lindsay Crouse
Walt Disney Video, 2000
A Masterpiece
Wow! Al Pacino (terrific and not overacting!) and Russell Crowe (devastating performance) in a "based on true story" about the tobacco industry, "60-Minutes," Mike Wallace (brilliantly played by Christopher Plummer and conspiracy to addict Americans.
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Places in the Heart
Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse
Sony Pictures, 2001
A Forgotten Gem
This moving film from director Robert Benton brings to life a time and place as few films have ever done. Benton based this on his memories growing up and everything is authentic to the smallest detail. He shows the good and the bad of this area and era in small town ...
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Mr. Brooks
Kevin Costner, Demi Moore
MGM (Video & DVD), 2007
Mr. Brooks
Mr. Brooks is one of the best suspense movies I have ever seen. His conversations with his 2nd personality add alot to the unfolding of events. Kevin Costner is amazing.
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The Verdict (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling
20th Century Fox, 2007
An Astonishing Treasure
I originally saw The Verdict when it was first released theatrically, but I had forgotten how wonderful this film is until I ordered the Two-Disc Collector's Edition. The Verdict captures perhaps the best performance of Paul Newman's storied career, plus a memorable ...
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The Indian in the Cupboard
Hal Scardino, Litefoot
Sony Pictures, 2001
indian in the cupboard
indian in the cupboard good movie but i wanted the action figures more, ive been looking since the movie first came out and now i finally have them all!
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Mr. Brooks [Blu-ray]
Kevin Costner, Demi Moore
MGM (Video & DVD), 2007
Mr. Brooks
Mr. Brooks is one of the best suspense movies I have ever seen. His conversations with his 2nd personality add alot to the unfolding of events. Kevin Costner is amazing.
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Prefontaine
Jared Leto, R. Lee Ermey
Walt Disney Video, 2002
Go Pre!
If you're a runner you know who Pre is. You will like this movie. Jared Leto does a great job.
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Slap Shot (25th Anniversary Special Edition)
Paul Newman, Strother Martin
Universal Studios, 2002
To hockey what "Bull Durham" is to baseball
Just one of those 'classic' sports movies. Aside from the 70s nostalgia, it's the fact that if you've ever worked or played in the minor leagues this movie will ring absolutely true. I finally burned out my old VHS version that I played every October when the NHL ...
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Knuffle Bunny... and More Great Childhood Adventure Stories (Scholastic Storybook Treasures)
Calista Flockhart, Lindsay Crouse
New Video Group, 2007
Terrific Video of a Wonderful Story!
Knuffle Bunny is a wonderful story to share with young children and this video enhances the story by making it even more special. Having both Trixie and her dad narrate makes the story more real. I used in with my K-2 grade library classes and both boys and girls ...
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House of Games - Criterion Collection
Joe Mantegna, Lindsay Crouse
Criterion, 2007
The Criterion Collection release is widescreen and has an excellent commentary by Mamet and Ricky Jay
SPOILERS AHEAD: Dr. Margaret Ford is such a good mark because she's such a bad girl. Dr. Ford is a con artist. She is a devious woman. She is aroused by the art of the con. She wants to be a thief herself. At the end of the film we learn--when she exacts her ...
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Lemon Sky
Kevin Bacon, Tom Atkins
First Look Pictures, 2004
Lemon Sky
First film for Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgewick (that's where they met). Lemon Sky is a theatrical play filmed for TV-for American Playhouse on PBS. Director Jan Egleson made his career out of filming plays for TV. Unfortunately PBS lost funding for American Playhouse so ...
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Norma Jean and Marilyn
Ashley Judd, Mira Sorvino
Hbo Home Video, 2004
batcall
A great story of what could have been going through Marilyn Monroes' mind. Great acting by Ashley and Mira.
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Slap Shot
Paul Newman, Strother Martin
Universal Studios, 1999
To hockey what "Bull Durham" is to baseball
Just one of those 'classic' sports movies. Aside from the 70s nostalgia, it's the fact that if you've ever worked or played in the minor leagues this movie will ring absolutely true. I finally burned out my old VHS version that I played every October when the NHL ...
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