DVD: portrait

DVD: portrait

DVD:

Portrait

Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn

Warner Home Video, 2006

I can't take this anymore!
I gave this film a watch recently, after a period of about 12 years. I am still impressed by Kirk Douglas. He is DEFINITELY one of Hollywood's best actors! In "Lust For Life", he may very well have done his best work. Of course, he can't be ignored with his portrayal ...

Fur - An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus

Nicole Kidman, Robert Downey Jr.

New Line Home Video, 2007

An artist struggles to emerge
This movie is definitely not for everyone. The first time i saw it, i was taken back on how unique and interesting the story is and yet it got little advertising. This is an inspiring movie that i would think mostly artist's would appreciate. It shows the struggles ...

Portrait In Black / Madame X (Double Feature)

Universal 2pak, Lana Turner

Universal Studios, 2008

Nothing like the good old movies.
These 2 movies are excellent. I am in love with old movies. It was a time that most things were done in good taste. Even tho it is a murder mytery, it was exciting and you never knew what was going to happen next. I love seeing the old clothes and cars. Wishing the ...

Portrait of Jennie

Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten

MGM (Video & DVD), 2004

A Portrait of Love!
"Portrait of Jennie" is a fascinating exercise of a most inimitable romance between the mysterious Junoesque like Jennie and struggling artist Eben Adams. Hollywood A-Lister's Joseph Cotten and the beautiful Jennifer Jones provide captivating performances in a tale of ...

Henry - Portrait of a Serial Killer (20th Anniversary)

Mary Demas, Michael Rooker

Mpi Home Video, 2005

The most disturbing examination of a mass murderer ever filmed.
John Mac Naughton's cult low-budget film is beyond any fictional story about murder and sociopaths. Beyond any logic explanation about the behaviour or consequences of brutal, cruel and random violence. Beyond the self awareness of one-self in front of a mirror, ...

Stress: Portrait of a Killer

National Geographic

Nat'l Geographic Vid, 2008

Stress Is Like Ice Cream.............
So, how is stress like ice cream? Well, a little now and then is ok, a triple serving may only make you temporarily sick, but "all you can eat" might kill you! I've followed Robert Sapolsky's work for 10+ years and he definitely is the #1 expert on the effects of ...

Mozart - Die Zauberflote [Blu-ray]

Simon Keenlyside, Dorothea Röschmann

BBC / Opus Arte, 2008

A must have
This rendition of the opera is delightfull. The video is excellent and the sound is amazing. The performance in general is a masterpiece, the Queen of the night performance is a tour de force. Papagino is delightful, funny without being overdone and with great vocal ...

The Forgetting - A Portrait of Alzheimer's

David Hyde Pierce

Pbs Paramount, 2005

Powerful, memorable and honest
October 2005, I spent several days at the bedside of my beloved Auntie, waiting for her to pass on. It was the end of a very long road for us. Those last few days, sitting at her bedside in a St. Louis nursing home, I prayed for her, held her hand, stroked her face and ...

The Munsters: Family Portrait

Fred Gwynne, Al Lewis

Universal Studios, 2008

A Neat Alternative For Owners Of The Separate Season Sets!
In a bold yet shrewd maneuver, Universal Home Entertainment offers to Munsters fans who wish to avoid double-dipping with The Munsters - The Complete Series set this single disc release of The Munsters Season One episode "Family Portrait." Like the Complete Series set ...

The Picture of Dorian Gray

James Aubrey, Mary Benoit

Warner, 2008

New DVD release with commentary is announced
The classic moral/horror tale is to finally be released on DVD by Warner Home Video. The story has a Jekyl and Hyde type quality with Dorian making a wish after his portrait is painted that he will remain eternally young while his portrait grows old. George Sanders ...

Paul Robeson: Portraits of the Artist (The Emperor Jones / Body and Soul / Borderline / Sanders of the River ...

Paul Robeson, Henry Wilcoxon

Criterion, 2007

An excellent release
This Release of Paul Robeson films is a great release from Criterion. Released for Black History Month, this set includes 7 feature films and two documentaries. Each disc contains two fims and select special features "The Emperor Jones" is about a black man who ...

Jacqueline du Pre In Portrait

Jacqueline du Pré

BBC / Opus Arte, 2004

Jacqueline du Pre In Portrait
A great, great DVD, bringing her to life. We have watched it over and over. The "Ghost" extra is just wonderful.

The Golden Girls: A Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series

Golden Girls

Warner Home Video, 2005

Golden stuff
A collection of the Intimate Portrait series shown on Lifetime regarding each "Golden Girl". Shows a lot about each of them which you may be unaware of and offers one a greater appreciation for what each has done in their lives.

Hilary Hahn: A Portrait

Hilary Hahn

Deutsche Grammophon, 2007

Hilary Is a True Blessing!
It's beyond words. My feelings about this extraordinary artist are impossible to quantify. I would have an easier time describing the most beautiful sunset that I have ever seen. All I can say, is that this DVD slays what is left of my rendered humble heart.

The Cruise

Timothy 'Speed' Levitch

Lions Gate, 2006

full out exuberance!!!
I first saw this movie in the 90's and instantly fell in love with it. The Cruise is an insightful, albeit, quirky love affair between a man and a city. Timothy 'Speed' Levitch is an ultra poetic soul who finds beauty in the aspects of life that everyone else passes by ...