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April 5th, 2010 by kaylah4947247
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This is actually one of The Few Times that I am Happy To Pay A HIGHER PRICE for an Item! I had pre ordered the One Disc DVD when it was announced on Amazon at a price of $8.99. I ordered it but was Disappointed that it seemed to be skimpy on the extras But I will take this DVD any way I can. I was Pleasantly Surprised when I was informed by Amazon that the one disc was being discontinued and that I would have too order the Two Disc Directors Cut, Didnt have to twist my arm on that one! I am more than Happy to shell out a few more dollars for an extra disc that will be loaded with Extras! This Movie Deserves the Full Treatment! Yentl is The GREATEST of ALL Barbra Streisand Films and is by far her Most Personal Film! I respect Barbra’s Professionalism and Integrity in Making Sure that This Movie Received the Proper Treatment for a DVD Release and I know it will have been worth the wait! To Me, The Ending of The Film when Yentl is on that Ship and Singing “A Piece of Sky” is one of the greatest scenes in Cinema History, Gives me Goose Bumps everytime I see it. HERE IS A RUNDOWN OF THE DVD FEATURES: Yentl Director’s Extended Edition.

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Bonus Features:

Disc 1:

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**Theatrical Cut (Widescreen Feature)

**Director’s Extended Cut (Widescreen Feature) with added scenes from Barbra’s Archives

**In 1983, I was told the film had to be no more than two hours long. I was grateful when the studio allowed me to have another fourteen minutes. But it would have been nice tohave these additional scenes included. So here they are. Barbra

**An Introduction by Barbra Streisand

**Commetary with Barbra Streisand and Rusty Lemorande

**Deleted Scenes

Disc 2:

**Special Features with Materials from Barbra’s Archives

**An Introduction by Barbra Streisand

**The Director’s Reel

**The Rehearsal Process with Materials from Barbra’s Archives

*An Introduction by Barbra Streisand

*Where is it Written? Original Rehearsal Concept

*Where is it Written? Rehearsal/Feature Comparison

*No Wonder – Reprise Pre-Rehearsal/Feature Comparison

*Tomorrow Night Pre-Rehearsal Concept

*Tomorrow Night Pre-Rehearsal/Feature Comparison

*Will Someone Ever Look at MeThat Way? Rehearsal/Feature Comparison

**The Moon and I Deleted Song Storyboard Sequence

**Several Sins a Day Deleted Song Storyboard Sequence

**Barbra’s 8mm Concept Film (Play with Narration / Play without Narration)

**My Wonderful Cast and Crew

**Production Stills Gallery

**Portraits Stills Gallery

**Behind the Scenes Stills Gallery

**The Recording Studio Stills Gallery

**Teaser Trailer

**Theatrical Trail

Finally!! YENTL is on dvd! For all us Barbra fans YENTL was an amazing tour de force without comparison and as years have gone by it seemed as if Barbra had forgotten us and that it would never be released on dvd. Well, the wait was definitely worth it for it is presented here as an exquisite 2-disc Director’s Cut which far surpasses any expectations I had.

First, we get a brief intro of Barbra today talking about the film. Then there is YENTL. The video presentation is so crisp and clear it is as if it was filmed today. It shows no age whatsoever. And the music. This glorious soundtrack contains some of Bartbra’s best work beginning with PAPA CAN YOU HEAR ME. All music is glorious and all your surround speakers will be put to excellent use. The audio is strong even when there is no music. Dialogue is strong and background surround sound is plentiful.

We all know that YENTL was a cherished experience of love for Barbra and here she shares that joy with us. We get the original theatrical version of the film, an extended director’s cut with added footage from Barbra’s archives and a splendid commentary track. I usually don’t listen to these. But here Barbra explains all that was behind each scene of the movie for her. It is amazing to see how she made her decisions and what the experience was like. To see the steps she took to make her dream come true is very informative. And it does not end here. The second disc has added features aplenty. There are featurettes. We see Barbra filming while she is acting and directing at the same time. We see home movies she took during the filming. And we see some songs that didn’t make the cut of the final film.

Now I just want to address all the people who have been griping about how the dvd was originally listed at a much lower price and have anger at Amazon for any preorders being raised in price. Amazon actually does people a huge favor and lists an item when there is the slightest info on its release. The original price was based on the knowledge they had and not the final product. When the studio gave them the true retail price they listed it and when the item details were available they were listed asap. I am grateful to Amazon for letting me know a product I desire is in the works.

Now back to YENTL. Barbra has delivered and given us an amazing gift with this 2-disc Director’s Cut of YENTL and picture, sound and features are all amazing. I highly recommend this dvd not only to Barbra fans but to all fans of quality cinema. I always felt this film was underrated. Her directing here is superb as well as her exemplary acting and beautiful/expressive singing. This film is one for the history books.
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Once Upon a Time in Mexico Movie Streaming

April 4th, 2010 by kaylah4947247
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Ah, now this is what I’m talking about; thrilling gun battles, brooding characters, bullets that simply EXPLODE characters across the screen, brilliant music and STYLE, lots and lots of STYLE. Johnny Depp can’t help but steal the movie. His final scenes, sunglasses covering his eyes, blood running down his face, dressed in all black, smoke billowing around him, are just amazing.

Antonio Bandares returns to the roll that made him famous, even though he doesn’t have a lot of screen time, he always manages to capture your attention whenever he’s around. He’s brooding, big and he has the loudest gun in the world.

It’s plot is a bit complex for a movie like this, there’s a lot of characters and there’s a side-story that involves a plastic surgery that could’ve been tossed out, but hey, it gets Willem Defoe in cool bandages so I won’t complain too much. I would’ve liked more shooting, but it manages to feel EPIC. The final battle has military and people warring it out in the streets, 3 Mariachis attempting to save the Mexican president and “El” finally getting revenge and getting “free”, it’s all fantastic.

The movies full of quirkiness too, from Mickey Rourke hiding his cute little dog from his boss, to Depps strange obsession with pork, it adds lots of humor to the shooting.

And speaking of the shooting, it’s SO over the top it can’t help but be un-effecting. There’s hardly any blood in this thing, which is all good, it makes it easier for the audience members who actually take this stuff seriously.

Is this a sequel? Ummmm, erh…no, not really. It’s a sequel the same way Desperado was a sequel to El Mariachi, but who cares about stuff like that? This is a cool flick, and it’s nice to have Robert Rodriguez back making real movies instead of kid stuff.

Let me begin by saying Robert Rodriguez is fast becoming the best commercial director in Hollywood. He has a strong visual sense and knows how to direct action sequences. But most importantly he knows how to create imaginative characters and really compelling stories. Everything but a compelling story fills his brand new movie ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO. A great action film, with top-notch characters and a story that’s far too complicated and muddy.

El Mariachi (Antiono Bandaras, Spy Kids), that guitar welding Mexican, is back. This time he’s hired by a CIA agent named Sands (Johnny Depp, Sleepy Hollow) to kill a rival named General Marquez (Gerardo Vigil). Marquez it seems has robbed some very important things away from El Mariachi, and so revenge is on his mind.

There are a few other sub-plots to sift through. With a rouge FBI agent (Ruben Blades, Cradle Will Rock), drug kingpin’s (Willem Dafoe, Existenz), exiled criminal from the US (Mickey Rourke, 9 ½ Weeks), a corrupt cop from Mexico (Eva Mendes, 2 Fast 2 Furious) and El Marichi’s pals (Enrique Iglesias and Marco Leonardi (Texas Rangers)) show up too.

There is so much to sift through in this movie’s plot; it took a while for it all to make sense. Who are the good guys? Who are the bad guys? Just what is Willem Dafoe’s character up too? All is answered but you need to give the movie enough time, you need to wallow through the confusion, until it all begins to make sense.

What makes this process easier is the wild action sequences. Which are some of the most inventive in a while. With very little CGI and lots of wild camera angles, this is not your run of the mill explosions, and shaky-camera stunts. I especially liked the sequence in which Mariachi and Carolina (Salma Hayek, Frida) are hanging from the side of a building. It’s breathtaking and death defying all at the same time.

I also liked how the film keeps its tongue firmly in cheek. This movie is full of laughs and one liners that don’t take away from the film. The humor also manifest’s its self in some of the more inventive sequences. I loved Sands three-arm routine, and the bomb in the Bass case. Lot’s of fun for everyone.

The other saving grace is Depp. Who gets the most screen time, even more than the film’s hero does. His character is so layered; you’re not quite sure what side he’s on. He’s funny, a little mysterious, and the only character fully realized in this film. Just to watch him is to appreciate Rodriguez’s witty and spry sense of humor and how it translates to the screen. I’d love to see Depp work with Tarantino. Hmm…

Bandaras, Hayek, Dafoe, and Rourke are all but wasted, by the confines of their characters. The script has very little for each of them to do. For instance Hayek’ s role is barely a cameo, Rourke’s is underdeveloped, and Bandaras just seems to be there to wrap up lose ends.

I liked the movie. The good definitely outweighs the bad. I just wonder how many people will have the patience to give the movie its due. Judging from the large group who walked out even before the movie was over, I just don’t know.

Give ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO a chance. It’s a meandering route, but at the end of the road it’s well worth your time.

***1/2 out of 5
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Streaming Children of Paradise – Criterion Collection Online

April 4th, 2010 by kaylah4947247
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CHILDREN OF PARADISE has a history almost as remarkable as the film itself. Production was just beginning when Paris fell to the Nazis; the work was subsequently filmed piecemeal over a period of several years, much of it during the height of World War II. And yet astonishingly, this elaborate portrait of 19th Century French theatre and the people who swirl through it shows little evidence of the obvious challenges faced by director Marcel Carne, his cast, and his production staff. CHILDREN OF PARADISE seems to have been created inside a blessed bubble of imagination, protected from outside forces by the sheer power of its own being.

The story is at once simple and extremely complex. A mime named Baptiste (Jean-Louis Barrault) falls in love with a street woman known as Garance (Arletty)–and through a series of coincidences and his own love for her finds the inspiration to become one of the most beloved stage artists of his era. But when shyness causes him to avoid consumation of the romance, Baptiste loses Garance to her own circle of admirers–a circle that includes a vicious member of the Paris underworld (Marcel Herrand), rising young actor (Pierre Brasseur), and an egotistical and jealous aristocrat (Louis Salou.) With the passage of time, Garance recognizes that she loves Baptiste as deeply as he does her… but now they must choose between each other and the separate lives they have created for themselves.

While the film is sometimes described as dreamy in tone, it would be more appropriately described as dreamy in tone but extremely earthy in content. Instead of giving us a glamorous portait of life in theatre, it presents 19th Century theatre as it actually was: dominated by noisy audiences perfectly capable of riot, the actors usually poor and hungry and mixing freely with criminal elements, the desperate struggle to rise above the chaos to create something magical on stage. And while the film is not sexually explicit by any stretch of the imagination, by 1940s standards CHILDREN OF PARADISE was amazingly frank in its portrayal of Garance’s often casual liaisons; American cinema would not achieve anything similar for another twenty years.

Everything about the film seems to swirl in a riot of people, costumes, and overlapping relationships, a sort of mad confusion of life lived in a very elemental manner. And the cast carries the director’s vision to perfection. Jean-Louis Barrault is both a brilliant actor and brilliant mime, perfectly capturing the strange innocence his role requires; the famous Arletty offers a divine mixture of exhaustion, sensuality, and self-awareness that makes Garance and her fatal attraction uniquely believable. And these performances do not stand in isolation: there is not a false note in the entire cast, the roles of which cover virtually every level of society imaginable.

With its complex story, vivid performances, and stunning set pieces, the film has a longer running time than one might expect, and some may feel it is slow; I myself, however, did not read it as slow so much as precise. It takes the time to allow the characters and their various stories to develop fully in the viewer’s mind. I must also note that while a knowledge of theatre history isn’t required to fall under the spell of this truly fascinating film, those who do have that background will find it particularly appealing. I regret to say that I have not seen the film on DVD, and I look forward to that. But the double-tape video release, while plagued with occasional blips and streaks, is still very nice; the sound quality is good; and the subtitles are very clear and easy to read and follow. But be it on DVD, video, or better still the big screen, this is truly a film that must be seen by any one that appreciates world cinema. CHILDREN OF PARADISE is one of the few films that can be viewed repeatedly, one of the truly great masterpieces of cinema. Strongly, strongly recommended.

Children of Paradise is, quite simply, the best film ever made. It’s one of those strange, lyrical movies that must be seen at exactly the right time in life, or its true meaning is elusive. The story works on many levels — what IS this about? Paris? Life? The Theater? Thumbing one’s nose at the Nazis? Thumbing one’s nose at Arletty? Yes. But mostly, it’s about the timelessness of Love and all it entails. It’s about pain and retreating into — and out of — dreams. Children of Paradise is about watching life unfold from the safety of the “paradise” — the peanut gallery, the balcony, the cheap seats. In English, the language of this film is haunting; in French, it’s sublime perfection. I saw this film for the first time in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I was 19. I was also recovering from a devestating head-injury which robbed me of my ability to speak French. For the first part of Children of Paradise, I struggled with subtitles. Then something magical happened: I understood. “I dreamed. I hoped. I waited.” Universal. Children of Paradise is not for everyone. It’s a film of the heart — raw and powerful. On the surface, the imagery is nothing special — but combined with the meaning of Prévert’s words, it’s a force to be reckoned with. This film is nothing short of a masterpiece.
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Biography – William Shakespeare: Life of Drama Streaming

April 4th, 2010 by kaylah4947247
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As a high school teacher, I found the visuals appealing and representative of the period in which Shakespeare lived. However, I ultimately decided against showing the video in class as it states without substantiation that Shakespeare was involved in a homosexual affair with his patron, the earl of Southampton. I suppose someone has taken the style of writing Shakespeare used in his encomiums to his patron as expressions of sexual ardor rather than the sycophantic flattery which was typical in an age when artistic types were looking for deep pockets to support their career. The Bard may have been “kissing up,” as we would say nowadays, but it’s doubtful it was in the sense the commentator used. I personally didn’t feel it was worth opening that can of worms in our introductory lessons, but depending on one’s purpose, others might choose otherwise.

After whetting our appetites with the observation that little is known about the man behind the plays, the A&E team provides a bland, surprisingly unengaging “5-act” biography of William Shakespeare. As the story proceeds, the producers rely more and more on quotations from the plays rather than on any “extrinsic” evidence. The result is a program that confirms what we already knew, or should have known, all along–the life of William Shakespeare is at best a mere footnote to the life of the plays themselves. Credit the producers for not indulging in this series’ customary approach and sensationalizing the records (by claiming Shakepeare was really Queen Elizabeth, etc.). On the other hand, teachers and students of Shakespeare, as well as fans of the Bard, may find it difficult to justify an investment of money in a video this slight when, say, Olivier’s “Henry V” or Branagh’s “Much Ado About Nothing” are available at a comparable price.
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Stream We Are Marshall Online

April 4th, 2010 by kaylah4947247
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On November 14, 1970, an airplane carrying the Marshall University football team, coaches, and many prominent supporters crashed with all aboard killed. This movie portrays what happened to those left behind and how they rose from the ashes of this disaster and resurrected the football team.

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Since everyone knows what is in store, the first part of the movie is especially poignant as you meet the players and know their lives are destined to end far too early. What a typical moviegoer might not be familiar with is the character of Jack Lengyel, a man who was the only one willing to come forward and try to salvage the football program. Matthew McMcConaughey gives a stirring performance as Coach Lengyel as does Matthew Fox as Red Dawson, the assistant coach who gives up his seat at the last minute to another person. The guilt of being a survivor eats at him and nearly destroys his life.

Emotional, uplifting, and enjoyable….this movie manages to honor those who died and those who picked up the pieces and restored pride to Marshall.

I have lived in Huntington, WV almost my entire life and attended Marshall University. I was a small child when the plane crashed in 1970. I remember, first hand, what our town and community went through after the tragic loss of so many lives. When I first heard that the movie was going to be made, I was both thrilled and trepidatious. Could a big time Hollywood movie capture the real event with integrity, honesty and respect? The answer is a resounding Yes!

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McG, McConaughey, Fox and the rest of the cast and crew treated our story with all of that and more. The movie is historically accurate, (thanks to a great script by Jamie Linden) the acting is excellent, the soundtrack is fabulous, and McG – thank you for filming a good portion of this movie in Huntington!

This movie was not only “necessary” but a story that applies to so many other “rise from the ashes” events in our world today. I know it would seem easy for me to love this movie because I lived it, but my adoration for this film actually comes from the efforts and dedication that the film makers put into this project. They took a true story and made it into a movie that can touch the heart of anyone who sees it.

For those critics who spend too much time focusing on the “pacing,” and “spirituality” or other minutia, you’re missing the point. This isn’t a film for pretentious, overly analytical critics or Sunday School debate. Enjoy this film for what it is. It was intended to share an uplifting and heart-warming true story and to evoke understanding, empathy, courage and determination. If you have any humanity in you, you will like this movie! GO HERD! WE ARE MARSHALL!!
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Operation Valkyrie Streaming

April 4th, 2010 by kaylah4947247
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Jo Baier and company did an excellent job (better, I daresay, than Bryan Singer) of resurrecting a very dark period in German history that produced very few heroes–except, of course, the men who are the subject of the film.

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By now the story is well known. A disgruntled group of German SA officers, disgusted at the evil entity Germany had become and well aware that Hitler was driving their country into the ground, decide to assassinate one of history’s most monstrous figures–Adolf Hitler. On July 22, 1944 a tall general with one eye and one hand decided to do just that while the rest talked. He placed a briefcase bomb next to the dictator and for various incidental reasons the blast killed many in the room but not the target. They were executed some 24 hours later.

Sebastian Koch doesn’t do the Tom Cruise “Superman With an Eye Patch” routine. He plays a patriotic and self deluded soldier whose contempt for Nazism and Hitler himself slowly grows into a heroic willingness to risk everything; his life, his family’s welfare, and the lives of his comrades.

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At the beginning we see a youthful, eager Wehrmacht soldier who seems to feel that Hitler is the second coming. His close friends in the SA believe otherwise, and in one chilling scene a Jewish woman recounts to Stauffenberg and company an incident in which her infant was executed at point blank range along with her mother and sister.

Friedrich Olbricht played elegantly by Rainier Bock, another hero who seems unsung in this now Hollywood packaged piece of history, insists that Germany is no longer waging a war but a campaign of racial genocide. Stauffenberg is at first reticent about any kind of assassination, and has himself reassigned to the Afrika Korps in 1943.

An eager young soldier approaches Stauffenberg while he is stationed on the front, obviously impressed by his prestigious background, and is killed right before Stauffenberg is wounded (losing an eye, an arm, and three fingers.) In a scene that beautifully encapsulates Stauffenberg’s growing contempt for the bloodthirsty monster and his disregard for his own people. Holding the young man’s body and adominishing him for not escaping, he says, “All this?!?! For him?!”, throwing Hitler’s picture across the bunker. From hereon out, Stauffenberg is determined to kill him or die trying.

This is a subtle, slowly paced, and masterfully acted little film. Originally a German TV movie, it is not long enough to cover the other assassination attempts on Hitler or to give due credit to the other members of the conspiracy. Jo Baier and company did an excellent job (better, I daresay, than Bryan Singer) of resurrecting a very dark period in German history that produced very few heroes–except, of course, the men who are the subject of the film.

Hitler isn’t seen much in the film but when you do see him it makes quite an impression. The scene in which Stauffenberg arrives at Hitler’s HQ is bone chilling. Always Hitler’s toad, Keitel introduces him to Hitler, whose back is to to Stauffenberg. When he turns around we see the cold, cruel little eyes stare back at the horrified General.

Hardy Kruger Jr. does an excellent job as Werner Von Haeften, Stauffenberg’s young adjutant, who at jumps in front of his friend and commander to shield him from the inevitable as he is executed. The best movie about Claus Von Stauffenberg thus far.

OPERATION VALKYRIE (originally titled STAUFFENBERG for its 2004 television release in Germany) is a condensed, powerful, and realistic telling of the attempted assassination of Adolf Hitler by his own military supporters on 20 July 1944. Unfortunately now in the shadow of the highly touted VALKYRIE released this past year as the Hollywood version of the incident OPERATION VALKYRIE is getting little attention from viewers. Now that it is available on DVD perhaps it will gain the importance it deserves.

For one aspect, the film is written, filmed and acted by Germans and the result is a different kind of felling than the later VALKYRIE: the tenor of the film suggests a growing lack of hope and a recognition of the insanity of Hitler by the a larger portion of the German populace than we have been lead to believe. It bears more a sense of reality than of a thriller movie.

Sebastian Koch is wholly credible as Oberst Claus Graf Schenk v. Stauffenberg – a devoted military man under the spell of Hitler’s influence in the early years of the rise of the Third Reich who gradually pays attention to the rumors and reports of Hitler’s aloof response to his murders of thousands of people. In a particularly touching scene a Polish Jew named Polja (Katharina Rivilis) recounts the horrors that the war has imposed on her family and her descent into insanity from Hitler’s plan and execution of that plan for the genocide of the Jews. Stauffenberg is so deeply touched by this crowning encounter that he requests immediate transfer to the African Front and it is there that he is nearly killed in action, losing a hand and an eye. From the moment he awakens in a Munich hospital he begins his plan to exterminate Hitler (an impressive mute role by Udo Schenk), a plan that ultimately fails and results in Stauffenberg’s assassination – a film clip of which opens the film before the credits.

The cast is excellent and the pacing and forward momentum of the story as written and directed by Jo Baier makes for a film that strikes the viewer in bullets aimed for the mind and heart. If too much of the peripheral activity of the times around the 1944 event is edited, remember that the film was originally a made of television experience to be viewed by the German populace and accepting part of the history depicted is still tainted by the horror of the Hitler guidance of Germany. Well worth watching. Grady Harp, July 09
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Watch Pinky Movie Online

April 4th, 2010 by kaylah4947247
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This is a landmark film, as it tackled issues that were considered to be taboo at the time. Race hate, miscegenation, and passing for white are some of its themes. Unlike “Imitation of Life (1934), which in its own fashion dealt with the themes of passing for white and the unequal opportunities afforded blacks, this is not a sentimental tearjerker of a movie. Rather, there is an undercurrent of anger and righteousness that permeates it, and rightly so. It is a hard edged, no holds barred type of film. There is nothing sentimental about it.

Controversial in its time, the film is about a young bi-racial woman known as “Pinky” (Jeanne Crain), sent up north by her southern granny (Ethel Waters), so that she could receive an education. While up North, she begins passing for white inadvertently, as that is how she is apparently perceived, and makes no move to correct that perception. She studies and works hard, becoming a nurse. She then meets white Dr. Thomas Adams (William Lundigan), and they fall head over heels in love. He has no idea, however, of her background and knows her as “Patricia” not “Pinky”.

Pinky, leaving him behind, returns home to the South one last time to confront her past and her personal demons. She ends up meeting bigotry head on, as down South where Pinky is known she is treated as blacks are treated, and does not like it one bit. It hardens her resolve all the more to return North and continue passing for white. She would like nothing better than to put as much distance as is possible between herself and her racial heritage. Helping out her grandmother, however, she ends up playing nurse to Miss Em (Ethel Barrymore), a crotchety, crusty, and ill eighty year old former plantation owner who has come down on hard times.

When Miss Em dies, she wills her estate to Pinky, creating a controversy that rocks the town when the will is challenged by distant relatives, the Wooleys. They are outraged and claim that the “colored girl” used undue influence over the elderly Miss Em. This galvanizes Pinky to stand up for her rights, enduring a mockery of a trial. Moreover, when Dr. Adams comes looking for her, Pinky finds herself taking a position with respect to their relationship that is a revelation to herself.

This is a film that at the time was highly controversial, due to its themes. It was a film that was certainly daring for its times. Why they cast a white woman for the part of a biracial character may seem puzzling to those of us in the twenty first century. I presume that this casting was mandated because there were love scenes between Pinky and her fiance, Dr. Adams, and this type of scene would have been forbidden in those days, if the actress cast for the part of Pinky were other than white. While a bi-racial woman was cast for the role of Peola, the woman who passed for white, in “Imitation of Life” in 1934, it was a safe bet to do so, as she had no love scenes with which to contend. Notwithstanding the casting of Jeanne Crain in the role of Pinky, this film was cutting edge stuff in 1949.

Wonderful performances are given by the entire cast. Ethel Waters, Jeanne Crain, and Ethel Barrymore all received Academy Award nominations for their roles in this film, though none of them won. While Jeanne Crain’s casting was a stretch for her as an actress, she did give it her all, letting the viewer sense Pinky’s discomfort and angst over the racial divide. Ethel Waters is superb as the hard working, humble soul who did the best that she could for her beloved Pinky. As the imperious Miss Em, Ethel Barrymore was perfectly cast and gives a superlative performance, imbuing the character with a humanity that a lesser actress may not have. All in all, this is a movie that lovers of classic films should enjoy and one that should be in any serious movie lover’s collection.

Although this movie is somewhat dated, it has a message that is still important: you must be true to yourself. This was one of the first films to successfully deal with racism. So controversial was this film in 1949 it was banned in the south. The performances by all three women are very good. Jeanne Crain’s scenes with Ethel Barrymore are especially moving. I’m surprised by the review from Amazon. You can’t look at this film with the eyes of someone living in the 1990s. Pinky should be appreciated for addressing a subject that hadn’t been addressed at all up until this film was made. From a technical level, this film is nicely put together. The music, the cinematography are all first rate. As film history, it’s worth taking a look.
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April 4th, 2010 by kaylah4947247
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I’m a huge fan of The Dark Crystal (it and Labyrinth are my favourite movies of all time ever) so I was of course thrilled when a special collector’s edition was released. However, I’m disappointed in the “features”.

Pretty much everything on the disc is the same as what’s on the non-collector’s edition. The few new things to me aren’t worth it. Character Illustrations and storyboards are nice and all. I was excited about “The Mithra Treatment”, which I thought was the original print of the movie…where the characters speak their own language and not English (you see some of this in the deleted scenes on the disc). It is not. It is simply screens and screens of Henson’s original notes. Interesting yes… but I’d rather have that in a booklet, not in screens on my TV. Then again, the fact that it was only 1 disc should have tipped me off.

The packaging is nice, the replica of Henson’s notepad detailing the original ideas which would become the movie is very interesting… but in my opinion, not worth the $35 or whatever I just shelled out for this.

I’m very disappointed in the amount of “exclusives” on this DVD. The original print of the film would have been *amazing* to see, to see how Henson and Co. originally viewed the film. Maybe some new interviews with some of the other players (Oz and Froud for sure) as they look back on the movie, its box office disappointment but almost cult success. Or even a nifty booklet with a lot of these extras in it. I hate sitting in front of my TV trying to read screens of information or look at drawings which I’d rather have on paper so I can see the detail better.

So to make a long story short… if you like the movie, get the regular edition and not collector’s. If you’re a fanatic like me, bought the re-issued World of the Dark Crystal book and even considered shelling out a few hundred for the original pressing… and somehow MISSED buying the first DVD release of this movie, well then this is probably for you. But if you already own the DVD that came out a few years ago… I’d think very heavily on it, unless you are a fanatic. Even as a fanatic, you probably won’t find any new material here (especially if you own the aforementioned book), and I’d save the $35. Or try to recoup some of your “loss” and sell your other DVD somewhere (like I’m going to try and do). I hope that if Henson and Co. decide to do a Collector’s Edition of Labyrinth they put a little more work into it. I have to say, I’m disappointed with how the kids have carried on Jim’s legend.

This movie is Jim Henson’s magnum opus. There isn’t a fantasy movie out there that brings you to a whole different reality like The Dark Crystal does. Yes the movie is all performed entirely by puppets and yes there isn’t a human being in site. That’s the beauty of it. With a combination of an excellent story, innovative (for its time) animatronics, beautiful sets and cinematography you get a truly dazzling experience that any fantasy fan would be a fool not to miss.

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The biggest aspect of Dark Crystal is the setting. They created a whole different world with its own animals, plants and terrain. The level of detail put into creating this new world is staggering and you get some good scenes to soak yourself up in it. From the rock caves of the Mystics to the jagged spires of the Skesis castle to Aughra’s planetarium to every landscape in between. You will get drawn into this alien world. The beauty of the sets and location shots is only enhanced with some fantastic cinematography and conventional effects.

Since we are essentially talking about a puppet show brought to you as a feature film let’s talk about the puppets. Granted they might seem a bit archaic by today’s standards, they were nothing short of incredible back in 1982. To have puppets act and react in such an organic and lifelike fashion was never done on film before. This is the first movie where you get that sort of eye and mouth movements we have come so used to with current animatronics. Famed artist Brian Froud created all of the creatures and characters for Dark Crystal and if you’re a fan of his work you will definitely see it. When you look at the majesty of the Mystics you forget they are just people covered in foam latex.

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Of course having a truly creative setting and truly creative characters would not be enough to make a great movie. Lord knows fantasy fans have seen plenty of examples that prove that point. However this movie has a story that is as classic as any fable you have read before. By the time you finish this movie if will feel like you just read a grand fairy tale… only about wondrous and fantastic creatures never seen before. It’s not deep storytelling. Then again it shouldn’t be considering the mythical theme.

The original release of this DVD had a host of wonderful extras that made it the only DVD you would ever need… UNTIL NOW! This DVD has everything that made the original release great plus a good deal more. Here’s what you get:

REFLECTIONS OF THE DARK CRYSTAL – Two-part featurette (Shard of Illusion [16 minutes] and Light on the Path of Creation [20 minutes]) with more recent interviews from writers, directors, and performers including co-writer David O’Dell, conceptual designer Brian Froud, and Jim Henson’s son Brian. These featurettes also include newly discovered test footage from Jim Henson’s home in England.

WORLD OF THE DARK CRYSTAL – The most amazing “making of” documentary one can ever ask for. It details over an hour of footage regarding conceptual design, character creation, production, cinematography, the philosophy behind the creation of this movie and the world it is based on, and more. This documentary was made while the Dark Crystal was released so you get interviews with the man himself, Jim Henson at the time of the movie along with scores of others involved in the movie. Most “making of” documentaries that come out with movies these days are little more than lip service to help promote the movie. I wish they would follow the model done on THIS documentary.

WORK PRINT SCENES – The original concept of The Dark Crystal was to have many of the creatures speak their own language, which we would get subtitles for, in order to further put in that different world. I think that would have been a cool way to see the movie and with this footage you get an idea of Jim Henson’s original concept. Keep in mind this is not fully produced footage and it’s not the same as seeing the end product. Namely the character Augra is being dubbed with Frank Oz’s Miss Piggy-esque voice over and of course there is no music or post-production. Still it’s interesting to get a taste of what the movie could have been like.

DELETED SCENE – Just one deleted scene, which was the Skeksis funeral. You’re really not missing much taking it out if you ask me. The funeral itself is boring. The scene has some footwate with Jen talking to one of the Mystics about his quest, which was nice. No remastering on the scene of course. It’s pretty grainy.

Top all of that off with a newly remastered high definition print, dolby digital sound and an audio commentary by Brian Froud and you have the new winner on which is the definitive Dark Crystal DVD. The difference in video quality is almost night and day. The previous DVDs were grainy and the colors weren’t as vibrant. The remastering does these movies a lot of justice in cleaning up the picture and breathing new life in a 25+ year old movie.

Something I noticed on the audio. The original disk had a Spanish dub track in mono, but this version doesn’t. It does, however have a Japanese 5.1 dolby track while the original didn’t. There is also no Spanish subtitles (something I find odd considering how easy it would be to add). I suppose the spanish speaking Dark Crystal fans may be put off from this.

This is the version of the movie to get… until late September. Good News!! The Dark Crystal will be out on high definition Blu-Ray!! It will have all the same features as this DVD plus an exclusive picture in picture featurette (I think it’s a storyboard comparison), and two games: The Book of Thra (collect artifacts from the movie and view your collection) and SkekTek’s Crystal Challenge (all I know is it’s a game in picture). Hopefully the transfer to Blu-Ray doesn’t take out too much of the original film grain like many of these transfers of older movies do. I will report more on the Blu-Ray details when I get them.

I will admit that some people might be put off of this movie due to the lack of human actors in front of you and the fact the puppet animatronics might feel dated. It’s a shame people would feel that way because The Dark Crystal is fantasy storytelling at its finest. If you are a fan of the genre this movie is an absolute must. If you’re a Muppet fan… well these aren’t Muppets so don’t expect Fraggle Rock when you see it. Any fan of grand storytelling who wants to be whisked away to a strange faraway land will find what they are looking for in The Dark Crystal. Do yourself a favor and check this movie out.
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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans Movie Streaming

April 4th, 2010 by kaylah4947247
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First off, let me just say that I am a fan of the “Underworld” franchise and I do think that Kate Beckinsale is one of the most beautiful women on the planet. Plus, I am also a sucker for tales about vampires and werewolves. That said, this newest installment of the franchise “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans” doesn’t have the previous two films’ director, (although Len Wiseman still has credits for the story) and the absence of Beckinsale is of course to be expected (she is also married to Len Wiseman) considering that this film is a prequel and has taken place before Selene’s timeline. Seems like Hollywood have listened to the “cries” of die-hard fans of the franchise, and delivered a fun installment in a gothic period.

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In an undisclosed time in the past, the coven of vampires ruled the land, using slaves in the form of Lycans to protect their empire. Lucian (Michael Sheen) may well be the first Lycan to be able to turn into human form at will, and for reasons of his own, vampire leader Viktor (Bill Nighy who reprises his role from the first film) decides to spare him and keep him as his “favored” slave. However, things get a little complicated when Lucian develops an undying love for Viktor’s daughter Sonja (Rhona Mitra) and dreams of freedom for his Lycan brethren. Now, the lines have been drawn, and the war between Vampires and Lycans is about to begin….

Patrick Totopoulos is now in the helm as director of “Rise of the Lycans” and while I’m not very familiar with his work, I have to say that Totopoulos does know how to make an effective monster feature. The werewolves looked very nasty and feral, even downright dirty, while the vampires have those blue contact lenses and wears fancy medieval armor. The screenplay does stay true to the mythos of the original, but it also nicely blends hyper-kinetic violence, with a Shakespearean “Romeo and Juliet”, medieval backdrop in quite a modern fantasy film about the roots of the struggle between the mythological creatures. This prequel does take a life of its own, and while fans are in very familiar territory, the film doesn’t exactly alienate new viewers.

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The filmmakers does stay within the style and feel of the original film with the gloomy cinematography, bluish muted color schemes and the action sequences carry quite a bit in blood and gore elements–and those scenes are nicely placed. The action in “Rise of the Lycans” consists mostly of swordplay–beheadings are aplenty, limbs are torn and bodies are mutilated. Amid the CGI generated set designs, I was somewhat pleased that this prequel didn’t exactly build upon the franchise’s past mistakes but it develops a fresh angle on the “Underworld” mythos. There are familiar characters to be seen in the film, and there are subtle hints of things to come. The film also enforces a gothic element that wasn’t fully realized in the first sequel, and the screenplay does give room for its performers to have touches of melodrama, complete with very cool, moody posturing.

I supposed the film’s main strength will have to come from the effective performance of its cast. Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy does give a very heartfelt performance. Their chemistry as leaders of opposite sides are very nice to be privy to, as their interactions prove to be the film’s central focus–a good move by the director since it proves to be a credible plot device to get the franchise’s established formulas and romantic tragedies’ groundwork. Rhona Mitra is a refreshing presence and proves convincing enough as Sonja, the one major catalyst for rebellion of the Lycans. Of course, fans of the franchise knew exactly what happened to her, and the film just fleshes out her relationship between Lucian, her father and the other vampires.

The film also touches on the vampires relationship with the humans living during this time, and as to how the humans managed to become the dominant species in our present time. The Vampires coven’s “Death Dealers” were supposedly the guardians of the human populace, who protect them from the beastly werewolves. Apparently, werewolves are those infected with no ability to change back to human form, and in this manner the commentary on social status is reinforced. Werewolves are to be killed on sight while Lycans are used as slaves. There is also some commentary on the politics of this mythical world, vampires rule, Lycans serve and humans provide silver. Werewolves are the outcasts. The vampires would do anything to hold onto their power base.

“Underworld Rise of the Lycans” may indeed be better than “Evolution” and the film does succeed as being a passionate period horror adventure. There is very small window of opportunity to further build on its mythos and it does do so quite well. The film’s weakness may well be that being a prequel, it is difficult to offer that many surprises, if there are any at all. The film is a fun experience and highly entertaining to fans and even to those not familiar with the franchise. “Underworld Rise of the Lycans” is a bloody, stylish, visceral, melodramatic installment to further develop the war between vampires and werewolves. It awakens the senses that this franchise is very much alive, and left me wanting more.

Recommended! [4- Stars]

Seeing current movies these days is a challenge with a very active toddler. When Valentine’s Day came around, we dropped our son off with my parents and I let my wife pick the movie. She of course picked the “vampire movie.” Which is why I love my wife.

As a big fan of Kate Beckinsale and the World of Darkness role-playing game, the Underworld series quickly became a favorite. It featured big budget special effects, lots of PVC and leather, and plenty of pouty vampires. It also featured a battle between vampires and werewolves, a concept that was so prominent in White Wolf’s World of Darkness series that it sparked a lawsuit.

Despite the lawsuit, Underworld continues to forge its own path, such that it now has prequels. You know your movie franchise has made it when executives are willing to pay to produce what is essentially a history book. Fortunately, this bit of history is actually worth watching.

Werewolves and vampires have always been a bit of a mixed bag in Hollywood. The fact that Dracula could turn into a wolf seems to be one of the less plausible aspects of vampirism that were dropped in favor of the Ricean pouty goth. Thus the ability to transform into a wolf is exclusively the domain of the werewolf. But it wasn’t always this way.

The vrykolakas, draws its name from “vryk,” meaning “wolf” and lakas, meaning “fur” in modern Slavic languages clearly meant “werewolf.” Vrykolakas in other countries, however, is used to describe vampires. This is because of the aforementioned ability of a vampire to turn into a wolf, which can be strictly interpreted as meaning that all vampires are actually werewolves.

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans turns this confusion into a plot. In short, vampires and werewolves are descended from the same bloodline, but the vampires have risen to the role of aristocrat while werewolves are little more than beasts. Or at least, that’s what the vampires believe. To that end, Viktor (Bill Nighy) the vampire lord treats domesticated werewolf Lucian (Michael Sheen) as his foster son, giving him blacksmith duties that ensure werewolves don’t transform with inward-pointing spiked collars. But Viktor’s benevolence has limits, and when he discovers that Lucian is having a dalliance with his daughter Sonja (the delectable Rhona Mitra, who still isn’t quite Beckinsale but comes pretty darn close), he teaches Lucian a terrible lesson. What Viktor underestimates is the kinship that Lucian has with his wilder brethren, a kinship that will spark class warfare.

Rise of the Lycans is basically what you get when you give a serious goth injection to the elves from Lord of the Rings, rehash the plot from Romeo and Juliet, and steal the feudal arrangement of vampires and their human “cattle” from the World of Darkness series. Nobody speaks in contractions. Everything is viewed through a dark blue lens. And lots of limbs get hacked off.

The real story here is the werewolves. It’s their class struggle, after all, and the movie never shies away from the dire consequences of the characters’ actions. There is a high enough body count on both sides to make Shakespeare proud.

Vampires. Werewolves. Vampires and werewolves killing each other. Two star-crossed lovers bound by their family allegiances and the curse of their blood. What more could you ask for in a Valentine’s Day date movie?

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April 4th, 2010 by kaylah4947247
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For anyone who loves Steve’s show or just likes wildlife programs in general must purchase this wonderful DVD. It includes three episodes that are also available seperatly on Video. Steve’s Story, Steve’s Most Dangerous Adventures, and Greatest Crocodile Captures. This DVD is a great bargain for what you get, basicly three videos for the price of one. Each takes the best moments from Steve’s show and puts them together into over 170 minutes of footage. Not a whole lot of extras but non are realy needed. The quality is above par, the video is very clear and the audio is what you would expect from any DVD. Do yourself a favor and order it now before it is no longer available. A great movie for the entire family that will teach you a lot about wildlife. Keep up the great work Steve!

Steve Irwin has done to the nature-themed TV show what Bruce Lee did to the martial arts movie: added charisma, class, and thoughtfulness. His approach to teaching conservation and respect for nature is truly entertaining. Not only is it amazing to watch him chase after some of the most poisonous snakes in the world without a second thought, his quirky, Australian humor gets me smiling every time. It’s great for kids and adults.

This DVD has a lot of great moments in true Steve-style. Be warned, though, that there are some things on this DVD that overlap with his Croc Files DVD (Vol #1).
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