Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Spanish Language Special Edition) (1984) Review

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(More customer reviews)The second installment in the Indiana Jones, set 2 years before Raiders, finds Indy going after the Shonkara stones and trying to rescue children enslaved by the Thagee Cult. He is joined by young Short Round (Key He Quan) and nighclub vocalist Willie Scott, played very well by Kate Capshaw, the current Mrs.Spielberg. While Karen Allen's Marion Ravenwood was a two-fisted hellraiser, Scott is a pampered indoor brat, and in turn is brilliant, plus her character is quite funny also, as is Short Round. Amrish Puri is a chilling as the villainous cult leader.
Though Temple of Doom lacks Sallah, Marcus Brody, and the Nazis, it is an improvement over Raiders in more than a few ways. To start, Ford is even better as Indy for his character is tested more. Douglas Slocombe's photography is more effective, and John Williams' music score is even more diverse and genius. Temple of Doom is also more creative, emotionally effective, and imaginative. However, it lacks the spectacle of the first film and is far more controversial and violent.This is the movie that created the PG-13 rating.
Dennis Muren's stunning Oscar-winning visual effects match Richard Edlund's effects in Raiders, yet they are not as awe-inspiring or important to the story. Elliot Scott's production design is terrific, and the cult sequences are very intense. The stunts top the ones in Raiders and are really good. The most memorable sequences have to be the mine car chase, the creature feature dinner, the Shanghai nightclub opening, the duel at the cult platform, and the rope bridge finale, incredible. Though Temple of Doom isn't as good as Raiders or Last Crusade it is highly recommended and is one of the best adventure films ever made.

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The second of the George Lucas/Steven Spielberg Indiana Jones epics is set a year or so before the events in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1984). After a brief brouhaha involving a precious vial and a wild ride down a raging Himalyan river, Indy (Harrison Ford) gets down to the problem at hand: retrieving a precious gem and several kidnapped young boys on behalf of a remote East Indian village. His companions this time around include a dimbulbed, easily frightened nightclub chanteuse (Kate Capshaw), and a feisty 12-year-old kid named Short Round (Quan Ke Huy). Throughout, the plot takes second place to the thrills, which include a harrowing rollercoaster ride in an abandoned mineshaft and Indy's rescue of the heroine from a ritual sacrifice. There are also a couple of cute references to Raiders of the Lost Ark, notably a funny variation of Indy's shooting of the Sherpa warrior.

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Tom Jones - Live at This Moment Review

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(More customer reviews)Tom Jones has so long suffered from his jokey Vegas image and off-stage reputation for wild, orgiastic parties and paternity suits that many "serious" music people have discounted his immense talent and blistering showmanship. (One guy who knew a good thing when he saw it was Elvis Presley, who virtually stole Jones' act, contrary to popular belief.) Jones has always been something of an anomaly in the music world--a macho stud with hair on his chest in a business filled with lots of wishy-washy guys who could go either way. This 1989 concert finds Jones at the mid-century mark, and he hasn't lost much. He still stuffs his bulges in skintight duds and lewdly gyrates his hips and wags his eyebrows at the overheated females in the first row. But it's that odd, hard-to-define Welsh voice that puts Jones over the top, a voice out of Ray Charles and Little Richard by way of the working-class slums of Wales. And unlike many jaded, seasoned performers, Jones has never lost the joy in facing an audience, singing old warhorses like "It's Not Unusual" for the millioneth time. He gives it his all again, whether singing stripteasers like "Deliah," country cornballs like "Green Green Grass Of Home," rockers like "Satisfaction," ballads like "At This Moment," or funk like Prince's "Kiss." Jones' prodigious vocal skills put him in a category with the late, great Bobby Darin; there doesn't seem to be any musical genre he can't handle. This is an essential video for any Jones' fan (admitted or not) or anyone who still cares about crack showmanship in an age of also-rans and mediocrity. BUY IT.

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Killing (1956) Review

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(More customer reviews)An ex-con engineers a race track heist in "The Killing," a taut and suspenseful film noir from director Stanley Kubrick. Johnny Clay (Sterling Hayden) is fresh out of Alcatraz after five years, and immediately goes to work on a job he figures to be worth upwards of two million dollars. He puts together a gang who are not real criminals, just "Some guys with problems and a little larceny in them." Marvin (Jay C. Flippen) is good for some front money Johnny needs; George (Elisha Cook Jr.) is a cashier at the track, and Mike (Joe Sawyer) is a bartender there; Randy (Ted de Corsia) is a cop with loan shark payment problems. Clay's got it all figured out, a precision plan that can't go wrong as long as everyone does his part and keeps quiet about it, before and after. But George has a wife, Sherry (Marie Windsor), who wants nice things, and he can't resist the temptation to let her know it's all going to get better real soon. Trouble is, Sherry has a boyfriend, Val (Vince Edwards), who has more than a little larceny in him, as well. As it is with all "perfect" plans, there are, after all, imperfections. The presentation of this film is not one of them, however; Kubrick keeps the tension high throughout, working with a tight narrative and an out of sequence chronology through which he dispenses bits of information, building the suspense, until it all fits together in the end like pieces of a giant puzzle (Much the same as Tarantino would do with "Pulp Fiction" many years later). The stoic delivery, coupled with the stark black and white photography of the film, creates an almost surreal, fatalistic ambience that works so well with this material; especially at the end, for it underscores the climax and heightens the drama of the final moment, all of which makes for a truly unforgettable scene. The supporting cast includes Coleen Gray (Fay), Kola Awariani (Maurice), Joe Turkel (Tiny), and Timothy Carey, who makes his detached and indifferent hit man, Nikki Arane, one of the most memorable characters in the film. It must be noted, however, that Elisha Cook Jr. gives what may have been his best performance ever, here. His scene, after it all goes bad for him and he stumbles into his apartment, bullet holes in his face and wide-eyed with acceptance, to confront Sherry, is so cool and underplayed that it becomes one of the lasting impressions of the movie. Kubrick wrote the screenplay (with some help from Jim Thompson with the dialogue), adapted from the novel "Clean Break" by Lionel White. "The Killing" is one of Kubrick's earliest and best films; and it's not just for Kubrick fans or for those who love the "noir" genre. This is an excellent piece of work that will definitely be appreciated by anyone who likes good movies.

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Aida's Brothers and Sisters: Black Voices in Opera Review

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(More customer reviews)Buy this great dvd, I did and am extremely pleased. I bought the videocassette recording before the dvd became available and now have both in my library. You won't regret it!!
The writer (and he/she receives my applause) of this magnificent editorial is unaware of an earlier well known (recorded in history) opera singer whose name was Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield. This diva was born in Natchez, Mississippi 1809; before Sissieretta Jones who was so eloquently written of by the Editor. There were many others, male and female, before and later who didn't receive the deserved recognition in history.
Please read the following about Ms. Greenfield:
The story of the black struggle for a place in the American sun began not with the significant in-roads made in jazz, sports, or politics in the 20th century. Its real start came with a singer who was born a slave in the South nearly 40 years before the outbreak of the Civil War. Her name was Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield; she crowned her career with a command performance before Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace.
Elizabeth was born in Natchez, Mississippi 1809 and was reared in Philadelphia by "a Quaker lady named Greenfield" whose name she adopted. After Ms. Greenfield's death in 1844, Elizabeth moved to Buffalo, New York. Seven years later she appeared before the Buffalo Musical Association at Corinthian Hall. She began singing to packed houses "... of respectable, cultured and fashionable people", observed the Buffalo Press, and was critically acclaimed for her vocal artistry. She frequently performed before government officials, heads of state, and visiting dignitaries in Boston and New York.
In 1853, Elizabeth went to Europe with the aid of Harriet Beecher Stowe. She was befriended by the Duchess of Sutherland who arranged many concerts patronized by royalty. May, 1854 she gave a command performance at Buckingham Palace for Queen Victoria and was accompanied by Her Majesty's royal organist and composer, Sir George Smart.
Elizabeth returned to the United States July, 1854; and, as usual, was well received by audiences and critics alike. She received favorable reviews from newspapers that were pro-slavery. As so appropriately stated by the Provincial Freeman, a black antislavery press, "...not a few gentlemen and ladies conquered their prejudices and made call upon the gifted vocalist during the few days she stayed in their midst".
After the Civil War she settled in Philadelphia and opened a voice studio. In 1866 she and her students performed at the National Hall, "Festival of the Friends of Freedom", sponsored by the Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society. Elizabeth Taylor-Greenfield received world-wide acclaim as a most gifted vocalist with an "astonishing" range easily embracing 27 notes, which represents 3 octaves plus. She passed away in 1876 at the age of 67. AFRO-American Almanac
There is so much history left out by mistake, intentionally, lost, etc. I could go on and on...

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Intriguing documentary about black singers of classical musicset against the background of black emancipation in politicsand society in the US.Think of today's top operatic voices, and black owners of them are aslikely to come into the list as white ones: Willard White, Jessye Normanand Kathleen Battle to name only three. We know it wasn't always thus- Paul Robeson's struggles to be recognised as a great singer, instead ofa black singer, went on for many decades.But this programme reveals just how hard the journey to acceptance ofAmerica's black singers has been. It opens with one of the greatest voices ofthe 20th century: Marian Anderson and a clip of her magnifi cent performanceof Ave Maria. The film offers newsreel footage from her landmark 1939concert at the Lincoln Memorial, which was held after the Daughters of theAmerican Revolution denied her access to their Constitution Hall venue.But the black tradition of classical singing goes back even further: BeforeLeontye Price, Jessye Norman and even before Marian Anderson, SissierettaJones was arguably the greatest black performer of 19th century America andcertainly the first great black diva. Sissieretta Jones , the Black Patti, anallusion to Italian-American primadonna Adelina Patti, performed before four American presidents, mesmerized critics and audiences alikeand was so successful that at one concert in New Jersey 1,000 visitors had to be turned away.The film Aida's Brothers and Sisters intends to focus the viewer's gaze particularly on the black classic and also on the fascinatingmixed forms that have developed from the confrontation of white and black music in the last hundred years. The encounter with thepowerful personalities of the singers and their music will reveal the humour, the lust for life, and the spiritual depth of black culture,and will perhaps add a dash of colour to a white fin de siècle culture that is in danger of contracting anaemia.A fascinating documentary with historical and contemporary film and video records of performances by Leontyne Price, Simon Estes,Grace Bumbry, Reri Grist and many others.

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Don McLean: Starry, Starry Night Review

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(More customer reviews)I pre-ordered this DVD before it is released, and did not have any information i.e. length of concert, audio format (dts, Dolby 5.1 or Dolby 2 ch) when I ordered it. When I received it, I played it at once with great expectation. However, I was somewhat disappointed to note that only about 16 songs were included in the DVD (as compared with 24 songs in the CD set). Moreover, the aduio is only 2 channel that sounds a bit inferior with my 5.1 channel AV system. The most valuable part of this DVD, indeed, is the footages of 3 previous concerts with Don at his peak. But one of them is of rather poor sound & picture quality. Neverthless, this DVD is worth buying for Don's friend as it is the only Don's DVD available in market.

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The Phantom of the Opera (Mother's Day Gift Set with Card and Gift Wrap) (2005) Review

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(More customer reviews)Many people will look at this film version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical spectacular, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA with mixed emotions. There are people who will be upset that Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford, who played the original Christine and Phantom respectively, were not allowed to recreate their signature roles. There will also be people who'll be disappointed that this version is not a literal translation of the stage musical. Finally, we have the critics of both Webber and director Joel Schumacher, who have both been accused of wretched excess in previous projects in their individual careers. Taken as a film version however, this PHANTOM stands the test of time, not only as a wonderful musical film, but as one of the more faithful versions of Gaston Laroux's romance/horror novel.
Starting with a black and white prologue, the film tells the story of budding opera star Christine Daae and the two men who fight for her heart: the noble Viscount who she knew in childhood, and the mysterious Phantom of the Paris Opera House who hides his ugliness behind a half-mask while sponsoring Christine's career. Like the stage production, this film is awash in glorious colors and sets that would put many epics to shame. It's well balanced by solid performances that help propel the romantic, if melodramatic, story along.
Gerard Butler makes for a wonderfully dark and obsessive Phantom, while allowing the character to retain the audience's sympathy. Miranda Richardson is solid as the dour Madame Giry, who knows the Phantom's secret. Minnie Driver easily gets the most laughs as the over-bearing diva, Carlotta. (It's interesting to note that Ms. Driver's singing is dubbed in the film proper, while she actually sings the new closing credits melody "Learn to be Lonely.") Patrick Wilson makes for a stalwart, if somewhat bland, Viscount. But the strongest impression is made by the lovely Emmy Rossum. Only in her late teens when filming, she turns in a fantastic performance with a crystal clear voice that does justice to Webber's score. Joel Schumacher does a strong enough job in directing this film, allowing the music and the screenplay that he co-wrote with Webber to shine.
In the end, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is a delightful spectacle that does justice in its own way to both the stage original and Laroux's book. As such, this is a film I highly recommend.


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Musical Drama based on Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated musical phenomenon. The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a disfigured musical genius (Gerard Butler) who haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera, waging a reign of terror over its occupants. When he falls fatally in love with the lovely Christine (Emmy Rossum), the Phantom devotes himself to creating a new star for the Opera, exerting a strange sense of control over the young soprano as he nurtures her extraordinary talents.

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Puccini - La Fanciulla del West (2005) Review

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(More customer reviews)The great account of the role of Minnie on DVD is Antonietta Stella's amazing, organic and thrilling performance from Japan available on a good VAI transfer -- though the surrounding performance is routine.
This performance though has many strengths even if no one is quite on Stella's level. For one thing the conductor Veronesi is a Puccini specialist and provides a certainty of touch and a clear love of the music I miss from all the other conductors on DVD. He really points the arresting orchestral touches and surprising harmonies as well as relishing the melodies that sneak into this opera seductively. His pacing is natural -- he understands the words as a native -- and since Puccini set the words very precisely even using a dialog like (or quasi parlando) style that dictates the pace of many scenes -- that is crucial to the opera unfolding naturally and is missed by conductors like Slatkin, Maazel and Mehta who generalize various scenes. The orchestral response is good, not spectacular but the male ensemble, they have a lot to sing, is excellent, well rehearsed and individually good when solo lines are called for. Sound is excellent.
Dessi, Armiliato (they are a real life couple) and Gallo are all to the manner born and they give stylish, committed and large scaled performances. They are capable of nuance and detail as well as big gestures when they are called for. She isn't effortless vocally at every point, sometimes pushing off the pitch at the top and occasionally her sound turns glassy or rough but she absolutely knows what she's doing. She is plausibly girlish (within reason), also tough and also touching, she understands how much small moments matter and the big outbursts are fully committed and colorfully managed. Armiliato is one of the best Italian tenors in the world today. He has resonance and ring throughout the range, handles exposed high writing with conviction and only a hint of effort. Like Dessi he is a fine actor and he's actually the better looking of the two, really quite the dashing bandit (who, as he does it, expresses heart felt remorse). They are a terrific team and their give and take is detailed and intense -- more so than on any other DVD. Gallo is an excellent Rance, though not possessed of an imposing voice he compensates with intensity and a kind of personal glamor.
The production is very handsome along traditional lines.
I love the opera but find problems with the other DVDs mostly because the Italian nuances and colors tend to be missing with one or more singers in all of them and because few of the Minnies really have the full measure of the role, sincere as some as them are (Daniels for example, who really doesn't have the right kind of voice but who is very likable, or Zampieri who does much that is deeply felt and stylish but who has a sound only her mother and I like, Neblett who is like Daniels but screams more and is harder. I'm not the biggest Domingo fan -- sacrilege I know!!!! He's at his best with Neblett but as far as I'm concerned Met and La Scala are diminishing returns with him looking and despite all the added resonance sounding quite old at La Scala. Carroli is the best Rance -- with Neblett and that's an imaginative, theatrical production -- and the Met production is good too -- but on the Neblett DVD I dislike the English supporting cast who seem to think they're doing Gilbert and Sullivan and have poor Italian and while Mehta has energy I find his fast tough approach doesn't hold up well. Though Slatkin opens cuts --as does Veronesi -- and clearly takes the opera seriously I find him dull and Maazel doesn't do much of anything but keep going until it's over.)
I wish the Stella DVD had Corelli (perhaps his most thrilling role), the great Gobbi, a better supporting cast and a conductor less inclined to rush (De Fabritiis, an old timer, knew what he was doing but performance realities in Japan probably prompted him to keep things moving at all costs).
Meanwhile I suspect, barring a miracle, this DVD will be the best we'll get of this unusual but marvelous opera.

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The Phantom of the Opera Review

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(More customer reviews)Although marred by static direction and stilted acting, the 1925 silent film THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is known primarily for the memorable contribution by Lon Chaney as an actor and makeup artist. His moving portrayal of the disfigured escaped convict who haunts Paris Opera House is perhaps the sole reason to watch this film. And his talent as a makeup artist helped create one of the most indelible images in film history: the skull-like head of the phantom that conveys sadness, anger, and horror at the same time. This Region-1-only 2-disc DVD set from The Milestone Company includes two versions of this classic film: the 1925 version that was premiered in New York, and the 1929 re-edited silent version that is most often seen today. The DVD also contains excellent supplements that give us a good overview of the film's rather remarkable history.
The rarely seen 1925 New York premiere version included on this DVD is untinted, runs 107 minutes, and was transferred from the only surviving 16mm reduction print. Its video quality is understandably poor; sharpness and clarity are never satisfactory, and blemishes abound. There are some notable differences between this version and the shorter, 93-min, 1929 re-edited version. In the 1925 version, actors are introduced via their own title cards. There is no "Carlotta's mother" character. Carlotta is played by Virginia Pearson in both the opera and the dramatic scenes. The chandelier sequence is edited more competently and thus played out a little more effectively. There are more scenes in Christine's dressing room, so adequate suspense is built up before she meets the phantom. There is also one crucial scene in a garden that explains why Christine is so enamored to the mysterious voice she hears. In my opinion, the 1925 version is the superior version; it seems more complete and satisfying narratively than the edited 1929 version.
The 1929 edited silent version included on this DVD was transferred from a restored, re-tinted print made by the renowned film restoration company Photoplay Productions. This is the best-looking version of PHANTOM to date. It also looks much sharper and cleaner than the 1997 Image DVD. Both DVDs offer the speed-corrected 1929 version, but the '97 Image DVD opens with a shot of a man holding a lantern walking past the camera, while the Milestone DVD, curiously, omits this so-called "lantern man" shot and opens at the opera house. On both DVDs, the "Bal Masque" scene is shown in two-strip Technicolor, with the color on the Milestone disc looking a little more realistic. Also, in order to duplicate the original film as much as possible, some of the color scenes on the Milestone disc were actually digitally colored (such as the phantom's red cape at the roof of the opera house), because there is no existing color footage for them. On the '97 Image DVD, no digital coloring was used.
There was a "talkie" version of PHANTOM made in 1929, but unfortunately the print of that version was lost. The dialogs and sound effects recorded for that version, however, survived. To give the viewer a taste of the sound version, the Milestone DVD offers something interesting to accompany the 1929 silent version: a soundtrack composed of fragments of existing recordings of the sound version pieced together to fit the silent version as much as possible. The result is still far from being a "talkie" track. It has plenty of sound effects and spoken dialogs, but it has almost no synchronized talking. Inter-titles are still present (because this is still the silent version). There is, however, one opera sequence where the singing of actress Mary Fabian (who did her own singing) is perfectly synchronized with the picture, which is a wonder to watch. The DVD also includes audio-only supplements of recorded dialogs, which give us further glimpses of the talkie version -- and of its rather incompetent voice acting.
Also accompanying the 1929 version is a superb audio commentary by PHANTOM expert Scott MacQueen. He provides a wealth of information about the production history, the backgrounds of the cast and crew, the various versions of the film, the use of color, and the use of sound. He deplores the incompetence of director Rupert Julian, and emphasizes that the true auteurs of the film were Chaney and set designer Ben Carré. He points out that contemporary reviews indicate that the 1925 version contains Technicolor sequences in not only the Bal Masque scene, but also the opera sequences and the auditorium scenes (the extensive use of color must have been quite a spectacle for a silent film back then). He recounts in great details (while speaking at a pretty fast pace) how the various versions of PHANTOM survived over the years -- the existing 1925 version originated from the so-called "Show-at-home" 16mm versions which Universal made for private collectors in the 1930s, while the surviving 1929 version was obtained by a Jim Card at Universal in the 1950s, and the Technicolor sequences was obtained from a 1930 dye transfer copy by restorationist David Shepherd.
To add even more value to an already superb package, the Milestone DVD also includes still-frame reconstructions of the Los Angeles and San Francisco premiere versions of PHANTOM. These were the very first public showings of the film. The Los Angeles version ended not with a chase scene as in later versions, but with the phantom dying alone at his piano.

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Lon Chaney's stunningly memorable performance as a terribly deformed phantom with a soft spot for music and a beautiful singer make this film a truly unforgettable cinematic experience worthy of being called a quintessential horror film. Featured on AFI's list of "100 Years, 100 Thrills." Collectible poster included

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Country's Family Reunion Gospel Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an awesome DVD. If you like the old fashion gospel singing, you will truly enjoy this. I saw this at a friends and knew I had to have it and searched for it for a while. The price is way below what it is truly worth. Just hearing the singers tell of their experiences in life makes it worth buying.

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Perfect Peace Review

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(More customer reviews)Originally produced by Moody Institute of Science.
The video is incredible, especially the kayaker going down the rushing white water.
Beautiful songs, though a bit dated, still a wonderful visual devotional for Christians using Maranantha Music. Have owned it for 16 years and still love to watch it. For your teens, the kayaker can be a great image of God's "perfect peace" even in the midst of turmoil. Use it in worship or Bible studies to illustrate!

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John Legend - Live at the House of Blues (2006) Review

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(More customer reviews)This CD is simply amazing. I have been to two of JL shows and this DVD does capture the element and energy of this electrifying artist and band. If you missed his show, cop this CD, get some wine and prepare to take off! Each song is performed with such energy and sensuality. He even gives you a sneak peak of Again, a song that will be on his sophmore album. I wish he had debuted Feak Out also. That's my only beef with the DVD. This CD further cements John as what he really is...a LEGEND!


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John Legend: Live At the House of Blues is an outstanding full concert performance by 3x Grammy Award-Winning artist John Legend. In this musical journey singer-songwriter and pianist Legend brings his old-school soul sound to the stage. This classic concert was recorded at Hollywood's House of Blues in August 2005 and released on Blu-ray on October 3, 2006. Legend delivers remarkable live renditions of his hits such as "Let's Get Lifted," "Number One," and "Ordinary People", with Kanye West and Snoop Dogg making guest appearances during the show.Prior to delivering his first solo record 2005's critically acclaimed GET LIFTED, John spent a number of years performing in small jazz clubs and hiring out his talents to other artists as a session player.The pedigree shows. Now a full-fledged superstar, John Legend: Live At the House of Blues captures this artist at his passionate best, and is destined to become a timeless "Legend" in and of itself. Blu-ray Disc Track Listing: 1.Intro 2. Get Lifted 3. Alright 4.She Don't Have to Know 5.Number One (featuring Kanye West) 6.Do It Again 7.Live It Up 8.Medley 9.Selfish 10.I Can Change (featuring Snoop Dogg) 11. Used To Love You 12.Again 13.Ordinary People 14.So High 15.Stay With You 16.Refuge Special Features: "So High" Music Video The Making of "So High" Music Video Alternate Versions of "So High" (exclusive to Blu-ray) Alternate Versions of "Again"(exclusive to Blu-ray) Alternate Versions of "Ordinary People" (exclusive to Blu-ray) Video/Audio: Mastered in High Definition PCM (uncompressed) Stereo and PCM 5.1 Surround Sound (48 kHZ/24bit) Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound (640 kbps)

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Carmen Miranda - Bananas Is My Business (1995) Review

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(More customer reviews)Helena Solberg takes Carmen Miranda fans where they've never gone before. This video is the most in depth bio I have ever seen on the "Little Girl" from Brazil. Not only does it delve into Miranda's life, but it goes into detail the abuse she took from the movie industry. Hollywood stereotyped Carmen to the point that it was impossible for her to find roles other than the "Rosita" and "Carmelta" characters she portrayed, and her native Brasil deemed her too "Americanized", almost to the point of disowning her. She was definitely a woman without a country."Bananas" also shows some of Miranda's classic numbers from the camp 20th Century Fox musicals. All in all, "Bananas Is My Business" is a detailed account of the life of this extraordinary talent....a "must see" for any Miranda fan.

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The Lewis Family: Live In Georgia (2007) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is outstanding classic gospel bluegrass from the legendary "first famly of gospel bluegrass", the Lewis Family. This family has been performing for decades. You get 8 family member musicians, including the "founding grandfather" who was 87 at the time this was filmed/recorded. This was filmed/recorded in the early 1990's, and was originally released in February, 1993. This family of bluegrass musicians also includes "Little Roy", who is a comedian of sorts, he adds a lot of fun to the music. He can play all kinds of bluegrass instuments and he is great on the banjo. This family group also, includes a drummer, which really adds to the music.
The Lewis Family are inductees into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
The Concert consists of the following songs:
1. "Satisfied"
2. "Matthew 24"
3. "Good time Get-Together"
4. "Jesus the Way-Maker"
5. "Joyful Banjos"
6. "Just a Rose Will Do"
7. "Sailing, Sailing"
8. "What a Savior, What a Friend"
9. "Living Upon a Mountain"
10."Child of the King"
11."Will the Circle Be Unbroken" (An A.P.Carter song, and well performed by the Lewis Family).
This dvd is outstanding gospel bluegrass at its best. I gladly, and highly recommend this one. Thanks, and may God Bless!!!


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Rhapsody in Blue (1945) Review

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(More customer reviews)I discovered this movie back in the early 60's when i use to collect vintage 35mm movie prints. This is the only works i've ever seen of George Gershwin. A pleasant surprise for me was an actress named Alexis Smith. Little did i know that one day i would work with her in "Follies" on Broadway. Pure class Alexis was.But i digress. "Rhapsody in Blue" is one of those great Warner Brothers musicals that have countess number of production numbers in them. One of my favorites is "Blue Monday Blues." The music is beautiful and would also make my eyes tear-up. This is a wonderful classic that you can watch over and over again. With todays technology i only hope that someone will invest the time to transfer it to DVD and maybe rechannel the sound to 5.1? or is that asking for to much.If you can, get this one for your collection, i promise you won't be disappointed especially when they play "The Rhapsody in Blue." Hmmm, now that i wrote this, i think i watch it again.

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Jesse Cook: One Night at the Metropolis Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this DVD a while before I watched it. I own all of the Jesse Cook albums with the exception of The Ultimate Jesse Cook (I believe this is a "best of" album). I have been totally blown away by his music since I put the first CD in my machine. Seeing Jesse and the absolutely super musicians he performs with is a must for any fan. If I could rate this DVD twice and total the stars it would get 10. A great audio-visual investment.

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Le Maître de Musique (The Music Teacher) (1989) Review

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(More customer reviews)If you like opera, this DVD is a must have in your collection. Jose Van Dam is a great singer. It's interesting to see how singers are trainned to sing higher. The movie is loaded with beautiful music from many opera. The visual design is also superb.

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Don Juan DeMarco (1995) Review

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(More customer reviews)A young man believing himself to be the greatest lover in the world, Don Juan(Johnny Depp), is depressed at losing the one great love of his life and is ready to committ suicide. (But first must have one last romantic encounter with a woman in need). He is rescued by a psychiatrist who cares for him at a state mental facility. Doctor Jack Miglon(Marlon Brando) is fascinated by this case and takes it on, even though he is to retire in 10 days, which by the way is the amount of time "Don Juan" has to convince everyone he really doesnt belong there.
Over the next 10 days, as doctor listens to his tales of romantic adventures(and they are numerous),Don Juan charms everyone he comes into contact with.(except some of the other doctors who feel he should be medicated.) The stories make Jack look at his own life after 32 years of marriage to Marilyn(Faye Dunaway), and starts him trying to rekindle an old flame. So the question is here, who was curing who?????
The story will grab you fom the beginning, put a smile on your face and keep it there to the end of the credits, during which you can still listen to the Carmenesque score and the Bryan Adams song "Have you ever Really loved a woman".
The cast is perfect in their roles. You will believe that Johnny Depp IS DON JUAN!. Brando was funny and charming, Dunaway, glowed.
The DVD is excellent. The sound quality so good, the musical score filled the room, the dialouge crisp. Picture quality, color, and widescreen excellent as well. The Dvd comes with some nice features, there's a music video featuring Brian Adams, theatrical trailers, filmographies of the cast, and if you cant' get the music out of your head and want to hear more of it you can isolate the score and have the movie dialouge silent. There are also subtitles if needed.
This film may not go down in the annals of Hollywood history as one of the classics but it took me somewhere else for a little while and kept me there. Maybe it will do the same for you.
Enjoy.......Laurie
more delightful romantic comedy:
A Couch in New York
Some Like It Hot
Maxie [VHS]

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