DVD: rope

DVD: rope

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Rope

James Stewart, Kim Novak

Universal Studios, 2008

A re-release of a classic
It is unusual to see a director produce his best work after the age of 50, but that is exactly what Alfred Hitchcock did. Starting in 1948 with "Rope" and ending with "The Birds" in 1963, this was the era of his most inspired films. "Vertigo", in my opinion, is the ...

The Man Who Knew Too Much

Patrick Aherne, James Stewart

Universal Studios, 2006

"Whatever will be, will be..."
" A single crash of the cymbals and how it rocked the live of an American family." The Man Who Knew Too Much was the first Alfred Hitchcock movie I had ever seen. One of the reasons I rented it - Doris Day - I have seen many of her musicals (which I love!), but this ...

Alfred Hitchcock - The Masterpiece Collection (Psycho / Vertigo / Rear Window / The Birds / Shadow of a Doubt ...

Alfred Hitchcock

Universal Studios Home Entertainment, 2005

A Great Set to Own...
This collection comes in a beautiful velvet box with a booklet outlining the 14 films included in the collection. It pains me to give my favorite director's films anything less than 5 stars since some of his greatest creations are in this collection. However, I'm ...

Strangers on a Train

Leo G. Carroll, Farley Granger

Warner Home Video, 1997

Classic Hitchcock and classic suspense
STRANGERS ON A TRAIN, starring Farley Granger, is a top-notch suspense thriller of the old school. The plot setup may seem formulaic, but this was made in a time when (for the most part) only the best formulas were used. A seemingly accidental meeting occurs on a ...

Shadow of a Doubt

Irving Bacon, Charley Bates

Universal Studios, 2006

Do You Believe a Stranger About Your Relative?
Things have gotten boring and routine in the Newton family, and Young Charlie (Teresa Wright) especially is feeling the boredom. So she decides to wire her favorite uncle to come for a visit. As it happens, Uncle Charlie (Joseph Cotten) is already planning a visit. ...

Dial M for Murder

Ray Milland, Grace Kelly

Warner Home Video, 2004

A perfect murder...gone wrong!
Suspense and mystery - this Alfred Hitchcock movie has it all! Unlike some of Hitchcock's other films were he builds it up for all the action at the end of the movie, Dial M For Murder's action all takes place at the beginning of the movie. Grace Kelly was Hitchcock's ...

Vertigo (Collector's Edition)

James Stewart, Kim Novak

Universal Studios, 1998

A re-release of a classic
It is unusual to see a director produce his best work after the age of 50, but that is exactly what Alfred Hitchcock did. Starting in 1948 with "Rope" and ending with "The Birds" in 1963, this was the era of his most inspired films. "Vertigo", in my opinion, is the ...

Rear Window (Collector's Edition)

Ross Bagdasarian, Benny Bartlett

Universal Studios, 2001

"Hand Me the Binoculars, Please"
While Psycho is my favorite Alfred Hitchcock movie, Rear Window is a close second, and it is to my mind the classiest suspense movie he made. Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly provide that classiness. Cool and brazen Grace, subtlely provoking Jimmy at every turn, knowing ...

Rope

James Stewart

Warner Bros. Pictures, 2006

Great print of a great movie
This is one of Hitchock's best films - they are all great, but this one and "Rear Window" are my favourites. The technical transfer of this film to DVD is solid; the storyline is incredible, given the time in which this film was produced. There's quite a bit more ...

Lifeboat (Special Edition)

Tallulah Bankhead, William Bendix

20th Century Fox, 2005

"Man Overboard!"
Walter Slezack and Talluluh Bankhead steal the show in this classic Hitchcock movie. "People in lifeboats tend to 'act up,'" as we have seen in the original Titanic with Clifton Webb and Barbara Stanwyck and more notably in this wonderful movie. Hitchcock's genius ...

Janet Jackson Collector's Edition (Velvet Rope Tour/Live in Hawaii)

Janet Jackson

Eagle Rock Ent, 2004

Jammin' JANET!!!
This Collector's Edition DVD set is fantastic. Not only did it have me singing along to every song, but dancing to them as well. The Velvet Rope Tour is a concert Janet had @ New York City's Madison Square Garden which was excellent. The Live in Hawaii concert was ...

Jump In!

Shanica Knowles, Corbin Bleu

Walt Disney Video, 2007

A 2008 ALSC Notable Children's Video Selection!
Pulled in two directions, Izzy Daniels must find a balance between his passion for boxing and his promise to help his friends with an intense double-Dutch jump-roping competition. Live-action, Jump In! combines themes of friendship, hard work, and individuality with ...

Saboteur

Priscilla Lane, Robert Cummings

Universal Studios, 2006

Even lesser Hitchcock towers above most of everything else
I enjoyed this film a great deal. However, it depends what you are comparing it against. Hitchcock scholars regard it is as a lesser work of the master. They find its wide ranging geography make the films and plot somewhat disjointed. They see direct borrowings ...

Janet Jackson - The Velvet Rope Tour (Live in Concert) (DTS)

Tina Landon, Keith Diorio

Eagle Rock Ent, 2004

Great concert from a Great Performer/Artist
Janet has come a long way folks and this concert proves she is/was at the top of her game. I can clearly see her influence in other artists such as Destiny's Child and Britney Spears. Janet might not be a great vocalist, in fact thats her weakness but her ...

Ropesport: Basic Workout

Eric Nies, Kelly Packard

Razor Digital Entertainment, 2005

Basic introduction to rope jumping
This is a basic introduction to jumping rope. A good dvd for beginners since it introduces you to basic jumping. Video provides easy to understand instruction on how to jump correctly.