Two Brothers (Widescreen Edition)

Starring:Guy Pearce, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Freddie Highmore, Oanh Nguyen, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Moussa Maaskri, Vincent Scarito, MaÃ¯ Anh Le, Jaran 'See Tao' Petcharoen, StÃ©phanie Lagarde, Bernard Flavien, Annop Varapanya, David Gant, Teerawat Mulvilai, Somjin Chimwong, Nozha Khouadra, Sakhorn Pring, Jerry Hoh, Juliet Howland, Caroline Wildi
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Studio: Universal Studios
Product Type: DVD

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Well, bless my beautiful hide! Director Stanley Donen invests this rollicking musical with a hearty exuberance. Howard Keel, with his big-as-all-outdoors baritone, stars as a bold "mountain man" living in the Oregon woods who brings home a bride (plucky songbird soprano Jane Powell) to his six slovenly brothers. Taming the rambunctious brood, Jane proceeds to make gentlemen of them so they can woo sweethearts of their own. But old habits die hard: their flirting gives way to fighting in the film's celebrated barn-raising scene, a lively acrobatic dance number exuberantly choreographed by Michael Kidd. Big brother chimes in with his own brand of advice--an old-fashioned kidnapping! Donen manages to get away with such a politically incorrect plot by investing the boys with a innocent sweetness, most notably the youngest brother played with genial earnestness by Rusty (Russ) Tamblyn (pre-West Side Story). This modest production became a huge hit and remains one of MGM's best-loved musical comedies, an energetic, high-kicking classic. --Sean Axmaker

Customer Reviews:

Gift.......2007-05-16

Purchased this item for a gift to a friend that has looked everywhere for this tape. She does not have a computer so misses out. Any way item was recieived in three days in great condition

Great Movie!.......2007-05-14

This movie was great! It had a good story line and was very entertaining. The music is great and the movie was actually very funny. This is just a good, clean movie for the whole family.

A Great Musical!.......2007-05-10

To start with this set of 2 DVDs came in an excellent case making for good storage. While the Cinemascope version on disc one is most enjoyable with top class reproduction of image as well as sound, the second disc with the alternate widescreen version is nearly as good and it is difficult to see the difference. The Commentary by Derector Donen is most informative and shows how in spite of odds against it the movie was made into a great masterpiece. The Donen Trailer galary gives useful priew of some movies making a purchase decission of these essier. On disc 2 we have "making of the the movie" as also MGM Jubilee Overgture, both of which are worth watching and listening to. Bonus material on both the discs hence are enjoyable. The movie itself has great songs with wonderful music and dances from start to finish, especially that at the barn raising event. The subtle comedy is also very much enjoyable.

Top 5 musicals of all time.......2007-04-24

Seven Brides is listed as one of five top musicals of all time. Great scenes include: 1. Love at first site, single day marriage proposal 2. the first dinner 3. the wedding night 4. clothes washed and clean shaved brothers 5. Ben fighting three men, "why help, there just three small ones" 6. learning to court 7. barn raisen 8. capture of the Sabean women 9. the shot gun wedding.

The music and Russian dance culture was amazing. The mountains in the background put the view in the alps. The energy of this film acting and singing is amazing. A great family treat.

LOVE IT!!!!!.......2007-04-10

This movie is a classic! The dancing is amazing! It's a really fun movie to watch!

National Lampoon's Van Wilder - Unrated (Two-Disc Special Edition)

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National Lampoon's Van Wilder - Unrated (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Starring: Curtis Armstrong , Joyce Brothers , Erik Estrada , Paul Gleason , and Edie McClurg
Director: Walter Becker
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
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ASIN: B000ICLRG6
Release Date: 2006-11-28

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You'll never think of bulldogs, pastries, protein shakes or tutors in the same way again....NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VAN WILDER stars Ryan Reynolds as a 7th-year student who has no plans to graduate. Life is good for Van; he's got a coed in every closet and a party to go to every night. His slick reputation even catches the eye of sexy Gwen Pearson (Tara Reid), an on-campus reporter determined to expose the naked truth behind his wild exterior. When Gwen enters his life and his father stops paying for his tuition, could Van's days as the king of Coolidge College be over? Find out for yourself in this outrageous laugh-fest that you're sure to go "nuts" over!

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What, 1 review?!.......2006-11-27

I cannot believe this classic (well, it will be) movie has one review.

This is the funniest movie I ever seen (unrated version). Austin Powers Goldmember is close, but not quite.

I have watched it at least 15 times over the last 2 years. I laugh at many parts to this day. I think Ryan Reynolds (van wilder himself) had his best role by far in this flick. He has tried to capture the same magic in other movies, but sorry.

I am 38, married and have a 11 year old son. I own my own business and study business and read only non fiction. This movie has a great overall feel as Van is a good hearted guy throughout the movie. He is a good guy in a raunchy movie.

You have a romantic comedy and gross guy flick all in one.

c'mon, 1 review?

Why is this DVD being released?.......2006-10-15

I am looking at the Van Wilder 2 Disc Unrated Version Van Gone Wilder Edition that was released 4 years ago.
The only difference I can see between them is a new cover and less Special Features.

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Two Brothers
Disappointing.
A brotherhood of tigers.
BROTHERLY LOVE CAT STYLE
Family Bonds and Men's Cages

Two Brothers (Full Screen Edition)
Starring: Guy Pearce , Jean-Claude Dreyfus , Freddie Highmore , Oanh Nguyen , and Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
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ASIN: B00064C99K
Release Date: 2004-12-21

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Doing for tigers what The Bear did for Grizzlies and Kodiaks, Two Brothers offers lush adventure with a message that anyone can take to heart. French filmmaker Jean-Jacques Annaud directed both films, blessing them with his keen eye for beauty and a love for wildlife that's as impassioned as it is infectious. This time, the adorable critters are Kumal and Sangha, sibling tiger cubs in French Indochina circa 1920, separated when a treasure-hunting adventurer (Guy Pearce) inadvertently leads them to capture. He makes amends by defending their right to freedom, but before that can happen, the now-grown tigers must endure cruel treatment that younger viewers (and sensitive adults) may find somewhat traumatic. There's a purpose to their ordeal, however, and Annaud (along with a world-class tiger trainer, 30 different tigers, and minimal use of digital trickery) films this uplifting story as a child's fable, with equal measures of danger and irresistible charm. As a family-friendly plea to protect endangered tigers everywhere, Two Brothers is cute, cuddly, and easily recommended. --Jeff Shannon

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Two Brothers.......2007-06-27

This is a great movie for kids and adults. It held my attention and interest all through the movie. It's a great story, and touches the heart. I recommend it for any age group. I bought one for my grandkids and they watch it over and over again.

Disappointing........2007-03-02

I just expected a better story out of this one. THere was some nice footage, but the plot was predictable and boring. The cubs are seperated, both live hard lives, they are the set up to fight eachother, but oh- they recognized eachother, play for a while, and escape back to home where they reconnect with the mom. This film is extremely anthropomorphic in an annoying way. I'm selling my copy back cheap if anyone wants it.

A brotherhood of tigers........2006-12-28

A great and amazing cinematography.You meeta tiger eyes-to-eyes.A beautiful story,but if you are very sensitive,don't watch it.It is sad.They are Felini's family....big cats.If you like cats,naturally you'd like tigers.These striped cats are less than two hundreds exemplaries left in the world.The species are mostly killed by men like in this movie.Especially Bengal tigers.
A full screen movie and the whole beauty of a tiger.

BROTHERLY LOVE CAT STYLE.......2006-09-08

Jean-Jacques Annaud who gave us the wonderful THE BEAR once again brings us the joyous beauty of the natural world and its unbelievable wildlife in TWO BROTHERS. The brothers are two tiger cubs who are separated by a hunter (nicely underplayed by the talented Guy Pearce). One is whisked away to a circus to become a "deadly Caesar" while the other becomes the gift for the little son of a British administrator in Indochina (the delightful little Freddie Highmore, so good in FINDING NEVERLAND and CHARLEY AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY). The cubs grow up and how they reach each other is heartwarmingly told when the two are forced to face each other in a fight for the pleasure of a wealthy landowner.
Annaud lets the tigers be the true stars of the film and it's amazing how lifelike they are, and how our hearts ache with them during their period of capture and when their reunion comes, get out the hankies!
This is truly a family film although younger children may find their cruel treatment a little disturbing, but parents comfort them and tell them this is a story of nature and sometimes man can be the deadliest predator of all.

Family Bonds and Men's Cages.......2006-07-29

Director Jean-Jacques Annaud knows how to open our hearts.

In 1988 his acclaimed masterpiece, THE BEAR, introduced us to that orphaned cub whose feisty and inquisitive ways quickly won the viewers over. This time, with TWO BROTHERS, it's Annaud's extraordinary tigers that warm our hearts and stir our sympathies.

In the ruins of the jungle-covered temples of 1930s French Indochina two tiger cubs are born, later named by their human masters Kumal and Sangha. Kumal is the fierce one. He is brave, curious and quite protective of the playful but rather timid Sangha.

The world of men brings tragedy to the tiger family. The cubs' father is killed and Kumal, separated from his mother and brother, is captured and eventually sold to a small-time circus. Soon after, Sangha also gets caught by a hunting party. Initially a pet and playmate for the local French administrator's young son, he unfortunately ends up in the menagerie of a native prince where he is 'trained' (in another words, tortured) to become a fighter for sport.

A year later we see that Man's sadism and greed has caused a twisted role reversal on the tigers. The once aggressive Kumal is now a skilled circus attraction, complacent in doing tricks for his masters. Sangha, his timid and loving nature beaten and starved out of him, is now a trained and angry killer. When the prince challenges the circus to have their tiger fight his champion, Kumal and Sangha are reunited as enemies.

As every pet owner will tell you, animals are as much individuals as any human being. Each cat or dog is unique, possessing his or her own personality, character, intelligence. Annaud's magic is in his abilty to capture that special spirit of every animal he films. As with THE BEAR, this gifted filmmaker doesn't merely focus on the animals' physical beauty, he goes deeper, highlighting feelings and emotions. One sees the sense of loss on the face of the exhausted mother tiger when she can no longer keep up with the speed of the car that carries away her remaining cub. Baby Kumal's precocious ferocity shows in his powerful eyes and the snarl of his mouth. Love and anger, joy and remorse show upon the faces and body movements of these tigers. The scene where the old tiger, Mighty Caesar, is being led outside to be put down and looks up at the cub Kumal, who he had taken under his nuturing protection, conveys not only all of his life's sadness and regret, it also tries to offer one last lesson and a hope to this little one who will now be replacing him. Most human actors today could only wish they possessed half of this cat's expressive abilities.

Speaking of human actors, I must mention the great performance that Guy Pearce gives as the English adventurer and hunter, Aidan McRory. His character truly is the one most responsible for the unlucky fate of the tiger cubs. To protect one of his baggage handlers, he shoots the two brothers' father and takes away Kumal. McRory, however, quickly grows fond of little Kumal and his experiences with the cub eventually lead him to abandon sport hunting. Another fantastic actor here is Freddie Highmore, who plays the young French boy who loves Sangha.

TWO BROTHERS, filmed on-location in Cambodia and Thailand, is one entrancing film that will hold your interest and your heart. From the opening scene of the male tiger stalking the jungle's density in search of a mate until the end, when the brother tigers must make their decisions, you will feel a part of this world.

A beautiful and magical movie.

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Two Brothers
Disappointing.
A brotherhood of tigers.
BROTHERLY LOVE CAT STYLE
Family Bonds and Men's Cages

Two Brothers (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Guy Pearce , Jean-Claude Dreyfus , Freddie Highmore , Oanh Nguyen , and Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: B00005JN2B
Release Date: 2004-12-21

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Customer Reviews:

Two Brothers.......2007-06-27

Disappointing........2007-03-02

A brotherhood of tigers........2006-12-28

BROTHERLY LOVE CAT STYLE.......2006-09-08

Family Bonds and Men's Cages.......2006-07-29

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Best Yoga DVD

Ease Into Ashtanga
Starring: Tania Jo Ingraham; Rupali; Yoga-Hawaii
Director: Andrew Sanis & Howard Rosen
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ASIN: B000N3T3Z2
Release Date: 2007-01-22

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Over 3 1/2 hours of professional yoga instruction shot on location in Hawaii. Essential 3 is proud to present the first run of Ease Into Ashtanga. This fabulous yoga DVD was created with the excellent instructors at the Yoga-Hawaii school in Honolulu. Tania Jo Ingraham and Rupali have created the Ease Into Ashtanga curriculem as a perfect entry to the Vinyasa (breath and movement) style of Ashtanga. This DVD truely creates a manageble way to approach the active sytle of Ashtanga. This DVD utilizes the latest dual layer DVD technology to provide over 3 1/2 hours of video content. The DVD contains two elements. The first element is instructional, teaching all the postures in the primary series of Ashtanga and also offers modifications for each of the poses. The second element is the 75 minute flow series. You may also select from a 30 minute, 40 minute, 50 minute or 60 minute routine. Multiple Teacher Voices: Using your DVD remote you can select your teacher for the practice. Rupali, Diane or Tania. You can even select their voices without music and select your own music from your stereo or ipod. Shot entirely on location in Hawaii. This DVD features a beautiful ambient soundtrack by renowned British musician Rob Palmer.

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Best Yoga DVD.......2007-05-17

I've bought a lot of yoga DVD's and this one is excellent. The instructor breaks down the moves thoroughly. The speakers are not annoying and the background is wonderful. Great DVD!

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Cheesy production, but with a good story and cast.
Three Very Different Movies

Two Brothers and Two Others
Starring: Two Brothers & Two Others
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Adam & Steve (2005)

ASIN: B00006ADF5
Release Date: 2002-08-20

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Cheesy production, but with a good story and cast........2005-05-07

This extremely low-budget film is worth a look. Get past the bottom line production quality. If you're looking for Hollywood style gloss, keep looking. It really looks like something that was thrown together by somebody with a home video camera, but there is a good story and some credible performances. One has to admire the director's tenacity in even completing this film, despite the numerous production limitations. It's like watching a person swim the English Channel, but with a broken leg and during a hurricane. No great art, but worth checking out.

Three Very Different Movies.......2002-08-12

"'Two Brothers' and Two Others" is a DVD with three very different movies on aspects of contemporary gay life.

The feature film, "Two Brothers", is a micro-budget, black and white relationship drama with comic interludes set mostly in beautiful Vancouver, BC.

Producer, writer, director, and cameraman Richard Bell was took four actors, one voice, one editor (Dennis Tal), and one sound person (Paul Moniz de Sa) and $545 Canadian dollars to create this hour-long film. With these limited resources, one must overlook items like graininess, the spartan gay bar, and some stray street or airplane sounds and instead look to the script and acting. (The sound and music were actually pretty good, considering.) The money was so tight, even getting a pizza was worth a mention in the fine commentary track provided in the extras.

"Two Brothers" begins with younger brother Riley (21, played by Norbert Orlewicz) giving the eulogy at his mother's funeral. He settles the estate behind the scenes and then drives from Ashcroft, BC, to the apartment of his older brother Chad (Cody Campbell) in Vancouver. Along the way Riley picks up hitchhiker Gavin (Kevin MacDonald) who is also going to Vancouver. At Chad's place, Riley meets Chad's girlfriend Tobie (Karen Rae). We learn that Riley is gay. Later the group goes out to a gay bar where Gavin reappears and makes himself agreeable to Riley. Old family stories come out. When the brothers' strict father died, Chad moved away, leaving Riley alone to care for their sick, unstable mother. Gavin says he's eager and disease-free, but Riley has fears. Tobie acts as catalyst for everybody. Playful gay sex scenes; romantic straight ones. Twists, turns, and a mostly plausible ending. (The Riley-Gavin resolution needed work.) There is a summation in the voice of the dead mother Ruth Adamson (Wendy Vitter), taking a modified version of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 paired up with past scenes.

The story is engaging, and the characters are appealing. Extras include a trailer, out-takes, photos, director (including Tal and Rae)'s commentary, and a making-of short. Norbert Orlewicz does an especially good job of making Riley the key figure with a deft mix of light and serious touches.

"Birthday Time" has a bigger budget, more cast members, and color. Gay Topher (i.e., Christopher, played winningly by Cory W. Grant) wants desperately to be kissed before he turns 18 shortly. He doesn't quite manage it at school and gets himself kicked out of the bathroom of a gay bar. When his mother takes a trip to Pittsburgh, a classmate's father, Tom (well played by Simon Wolley), arrives as babysitter. Topher had seen Tom at the bar. Unexpectedly, Topher finds out what a real daddy does. Dressing, showering, and fantasy scenes provide eye-candy. Nicely ambiguous, happy ending. There is a behind-the-scenes and a photo gallery.

"Cruise Control" is a six minute elaborated joke set in a gay bar. The film illustrates the notion that some men may be great to look at, but as soon as they open their mouths... The beefy hunk first attracts and then repels several guys, until one figures out the magic, storied solution. For me the highlights were the comments made by the never-attracted Flotilla Debarge and Hedda Lettuce, playing Stall Queens. There are no extras to this short.

Peter Sellers Collection (I'm All Right Jack/Heavens Above!/Hoffman/Two-Way Stretch/The Smallest Show on Earth/Carlton-Browne of the F.O.)
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Caveats

Peter Sellers Collection (I'm All Right Jack/Heavens Above!/Hoffman/Two-Way Stretch/The Smallest Show on Earth/Carlton-Browne of the F.O.)
Starring: Peter Sellers
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ASIN: B00007AJEC
Release Date: 2003-01-21

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The Peter Sellers Collection includes six British comedies in which Sellers plays leading or supporting roles. The Smallest Show on Earth (1957) is among the run of gentle British comedies in the 1950s in which outmoded and broken-down local institutions were saved by collections of committed eccentrics. Aspiring novelist Bill Travers and his wife Virginia McKenna inherit a cinema from a hitherto unknown uncle and discover that it isn't the sumptuous modern Grand, but the decrepit Bijou, with a drunken projectionist played by Sellers.

In 1959's I'm All Right Jack, Sellers plays both Sir John Kennaway and, unforgettably, the trade union leader Fred Kite. The result is laugh-out-loud comedy with a satiric edge, lampooning the then-burning issue of industrial relations. The brothers John and Roy Boulting also directed and produced such British classics as Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959), in which Seller's unscrupulous prime minister is upstaged by Terry-Thomas as the idiot son of a great ambassador, and Heavens Above (1963), in which Sellers gives an unusually low-key performance as a young vicar whose tendencies to interpret Christian doctrines in his own individualistic way, rather than conform to church traditions, leads to all kinds of chaos.

The great crime comedy Two Way Stretch (1960) is about imprisoned crooks who hatch a scheme to pull off a heist with a perfect alibi by breaking out, doing the job, and then breaking back in to serve out their sentences. Sellers, usually an eccentric support in these things, takes a rare lead as cocky mastermind Dodger Lane.

Hoffman (1970) gives Sellers a lot of funny business, acid lines, and whimsical turns. Secretary Miss Smith (Sinéad Cusack) is blackmailed by meek, middle-aged Mr. Hoffman (Sellers) into spending a week of domesticity with him in his flat. At first, the tone is creepy, but it becomes more poignant as both characters learn to see each other as people.

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Caveats.......2003-11-12

Peter Sellers, often written off as a talented mimic, was actually a superb actor, if he found his character's "voice". He's been unfortunately typecast (I have a friend who thought he was French!) as Clouseau, and he may actually be the finest slapstick comedian after the end of the silent era. This collection is a treasure trove for anyone who wants to see him in early or obscure work, but the movies are ineven in quality and tone. Also of interest in that all these movies he plays a single character (even in the early, unincluded, "Only Two Can Play" he lapsed into multiple accents. CARLTON-BROWNE OF THE F.O. is really a Terry-Thomas vehicle with Sellers in support. Like all Cold War comedies its plot (such as it is, about the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. all trying to discover the secrets of a small island under British protection) is quaint and hardly funny, but there are enough bright spots to recommend the movie as a whole (the scenes between Terry-Thomas and Thorley Walters are invariably delightful). THE SMALLEST SHOW ON EARTH has a young Sellers, again in a supporting role, playing the aged projectionist in a run-down theatre; again, the bright spots are scattered but for anyone who likes old movies and quiet humor will find enough not to have wasted his time with it. HEAVENS ABOVE, a satire on Communism, using the Church as a vehicle for its representation, has Sellers in the lead as a mis-appointed Anglican clergyman who turns his parish on its head; but the movie eventually plays against itself with its serious undertones. TWO-WAY STRETCH is an out-and-out farce with Peter Sellers as a prisoner who plots a crime that will give him a perfect alibi -- he's in jail; but a martinet new guard (Lionel Jeffries, the grandfather "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang") may ruin his plans. "I'M ALL RIGHT, JACK" has Sellers in support again, in a star-studded farce about labor vs management, with Selelrs as Hitleresque shop steward and labor leader Fred Kite (a breakthrough role for Sellers). HOFFMAN is the odd man out in this box, as it comes later in Sellers' career, and the character he plays isn't comic, just unpleasant. Why "Hoffman" was included -- why it's even on DVD -- I can't even pretend to speculate. A more fitting addition to the collection would have been "The Wrong Arm of the Law", another crime caper. The poignant comedy-drama "The Dock Brief", with Richard Attenborough as the confessed wife murderer and Sellers as the barrister determined to get him off despite his own protests, would have rounded the box off nicely. The perfect addition would have been the hilarious "The Naked Truth", where Sellers and Terry-Thomas (again) plot to do away with a scandal-sheet publisher (Dennis Price) who threatens to expose their secrets (Sellers' jolly television host character is actually a slumlord). Even the much less funny "Only Two Can Play" would've been an improvement. Why they stuck on "Hoffman" -- unless it was simply dirt cheap to add -- boggles the mind. If you don't mind paying the freight for five comedies that range from middling to pretty-good-for-its-time, just to see early Sellers in some forgotten roles, this is the set for you. Just bring along a shovel to bury "Hoffman" and you'll be fine.

Asian Horror Two-for-One: The Pang Brothers Collection

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Asian Horror Two-for-One: The Pang Brothers Collection

Manufacturer: Panik House
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Bunshinsaba
The Infernal Affairs Trilogy (Infernal Affairs 1 / Infernal Affairs 2 / Infernal Affairs 3) (Special Collector's Edition Box Set)
The Uninvited
The Maid
Hollywood's Legends of Horror Collection (Doctor X / The Return of Doctor X / Mad Love / The Devil Doll / Mark of the Vampire / The Mask of Fu Manchu)

ASIN: B000HEWGTC
Release Date: 2006-10-31

Description

From Danny and Oxide Pang, the directors of The Eye, Bangkok Dangerous and the upcoming Sam Raimi produced The Messengers, Panik House is proud to present a two disc set of unparalleled horror.

Bangkok Haunted

Three women converge in a Bangkok pub to share individual tales of the supernatural. Drinks flow, secrets are revealed and a trio of stories illuminates what looms on The Other Side.

Part One: Legend of the Drum Youthful antiques dealer Jieb is intrigued when she mysteriously receives a decades-old drum. Soon afterward, Jieb is plagued by disturbing dreams and the haunting murmurs of a disembodied female voice. Convinced that the drum is the catalyst for these strange occurrences, Jieb sets out to discover the origin of the instrument - only to be confronted by horrific realizations about herself.

Part Two: Black Magic Woman Tired of single life in the big city, Bangkok beauty Pan longs for the happiness of true romance. Her prayers seem answered when she partakes of an exotic elixir called "Black Magic Woman". After just a few small dabs, Pan has no trouble attracting the man of her dreams, but what starts as affection quickly spirals into obsession, and Pan learns the price of becoming truly irresistible.

Part Three: Revenge Nop is a hard working police cadet unable to shake the untimely death of an attractive woman named Gunya. While his superiors rule her hanging a suicide, Nop is convinced otherwise and pursues his own investigation. To his surprise, he finds himself guided in his work by a spirit, but not even otherworldly intervention can prepare him for the shocking truth of Gunya's demise.

DVD Features

• World Debut of film in its original intended 1.78:1 theatrical aspect ratio, as supervised by the film's producers
• Brand New 16x9 transfer with completely re-mastered video and audio (DTS, AC3, and Dolby Stereo)
• Behind-The-Scenes: The Making of Bangkok Haunted: a documentary featuring interviews with cast and crew (running over half an hour long!) which explains many bizarre incidents which occurred on set during the production -many which rival the stories behind the making of Serpent And The Rainbow and The Exorcist.
• Cinema Pang: A Pang Brothers Biography by Art Black, which is the most comprehensive bio on the Pangs to date.
• Theatrical Trailers • Poster and Still Galleries
• Production Notes
• Thai Cinema: An Essay by Art Black, which dissects the film industry in Thailand and discusses many other recent and worthwhile films.
• Optional English and Spanish Subtitles
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Omen

Three young friends who share an office - Dan, Beem and Big (played by popular Thai boy band D2B) - encounter a spooky old woman who makes grim predictions for their futures. Disturbed by her declarations, each of the men is thereafter confronted by unsettling occurrences. Dan cannot escape a haunting image. Beem meets an attractive young woman who may be dangerously attracted to him. Big faces impossibly strong winds and the appearance of a mysterious boy selling garlands. All these strange events lend credence to the old woman's words. Are they omens of inevitable doom? Can the friends take any action to change their fates?

Directed by Thammarak Kamuttmanoch and written by Oxide and Danny Pang, Omen is a wild thrill-ride that bends times and space, blasts apart viewers' expectations and reinvents the possibilities of the otherworldly thriller. You've never seen anything like Omen, and you'll never forget it once you've experienced all this extraordinary film has to offer.

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Two Can Play That Game
In reducing the rules of romance to a 10-day plan for repairing a breakup, Two Can Play That Game tickles a few funny bones while "keepin' it real" about heartbreak and human behavior. Our hostess through this marathon of head games is 28-year-old Shanté (Vivica A. Fox--emphasis on the fox), who speaks to the camera so much that critic Roger Ebert nicknamed this movie "Waiting to Inhale." In a film packed with positive stereotypes (no crack-smoking gangstas here, thank you), she's a successful marketing executive, and her straying boyfriend is a high-profile attorney (Morris Chestnut). Their turbulent romance survives Shanté's 10-day power play, but not all viewers will be so lucky, since this movie is alternately charming and aggravating, and there's precious little romance while the lovers are plotting their moves. Still, it's a safe bet that many people will appreciate this movie's endearing lesson--namely, that sincere groveling can save you lots of time and heartache. --Jeff Shannon

The Brothers
Think of it as a male version of Waiting to Exhale. The Brothers similarly features four good friends who offer each other advice and support as they navigate the strange and treacherous waters of romantic relationships. Jackson (Morris Chestnut) is a doctor with serious commitment problems; he has dreams about a woman in a bridal gown aiming a gun at him. Brian (Bill Bellamy) is a lawyer with a caustic view of the opposite sex, inspired in large part by his untrusting and unaffectionate mother; he also has commitment problems. Upwardly mobile professional Terry (Shemar Moore) is a well-muscled womanizer who's finally decided to settle down, but as the wedding draws close it becomes clear that he, too, has commitment problems. Fortunately, the fourth member of the quartet, Derrick (D.L. Hughley), is married and devoted to his family--except that his wife refuses to engage in anything but straight missionary sex, which Derrick sees as manipulative. The Brothers depicts a glamorous world in which everyone is good-looking and well dressed; the number of characters makes it hard to delve into anyone's life with any depth, but the actors are engaging and the script makes an effort to look at the "battle of the sexes" from both sides. The immensely charming Gabrielle Union (from Bring It On) plays the girl who just might convince Jackson to give up his single ways. --Bret Fetzer

5 Animated Adventures: Black Tulip / Corsican Bros. / Princess & the Pirate / Tale of Two Kitties / Three Musketeers
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5 Animated Adventures: Black Tulip / Corsican Bros. / Princess & the Pirate / Tale of Two Kitties / Three Musketeers

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Good Housekeeping is proud to present 5 animated adventures that are sure to be great fun for the whole family. Kids of all ages will be delighted with the stunning artwork and stories that are certain to become classics. This one of a kind collection captures the essence and quality only Good Housekeeping could produce. Black Tulip: Wishing to grow the perfect black tulip to win the prize money in a local competition, Corneliu must battle the evil Boxel and save a beautiful gypsy girl - all before the competiton! Corsican Brothers: Journey through the mystical world of the Corsican Brothers as they learn the secrets behind their magical amulets and the power they have within themselves. Princess & Pirate: This delightful tale for fans of Robin Hood and Treasure Island, follows the exciting adventures of a damsel in distress who longs to be rescued by a certain good-natured pirate. Tale of 2 Kitties: The literary classic "A Tale of Two Cities," comes to animated life in this amusing story that combines engaging songs with amusing characters. Children will definitely fall in love with this masterpiece. 3 Musketeers: The original story of bravery and loyalty comes to animated life in this amazing video. See the Musketeer's values put to the test as they defend their King and his land in this timeless tale.

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